Author: ANDREW ONG

University Malaya Centre for Democracy and Elections lecturer Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi stated that the ruling coalition might use JP Morgan’s decision to upgrade Malaysia’s ratings from underweight to neutral as a way to bolster its political position. “The ruling coalition might leverage this upgrade to strengthen its political position, presenting it…

The public’s anger over Teoh Beng Hock’s death has faded over time, but the Teoh family and the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA) continue to fight for justice, said Seri Kembangan assemblyman Wong Siew Ki. “The public’s anger was palpable 15 years ago, but it has faded over time, and many now…

China Press headlined that with August 31, National Day, and September 16, Malaysia Day, coming up. In view of this, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged all sectors of society, including the private sector, to display the national flag at their homes and offices to showcase the spirit of independence. Kwong Wah Daily reported…

DAP has not forgotten Teoh Beng Hock as he hold a special place in the hearts of its members 15 years since he passed away, said Wanita DAP chief Teo Nice Ching “Beng Hock, it’s been 15 years, and you are always in our hearts.  “Time has flown by, but we still believe in the…

Federal Territories AMANAH has filed a police report against two Facebook users, alleging that they defamed its Wanita chief, Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu. The Facebook users in question are identified as Sabri Mamat and Md Nor Azam on Facebook.  AMANAH’s communications director, Razali Zakaria said that they became aware of  Facebook posts that were defamatory…

The High Commission of Malaysia has relocated Malaysian students in Bangladesh to the high commission official residence in Dhaka, to keep them safe from riots happening in Dhaka and Mymensingh, Bangladesh.  Mymensingh is situated 120 kilometres 120 km from Dhaka. “As of 4 pm on 19 July 2024, the high commission reports that all Malaysian…

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said Urban Renewal Act (URA) would address neglected and deteriorated areas in Malaysia by reducing satra owner consent to 80 per cent.  “Why does our country need the Urban Renewal Act? “One successful example to follow is the High Line in New York. “It was once dirty,…

China Press headlined that on July 19, Microsoft’s Windows system suffered a major outage that disrupted services for numerous airlines, banks, and stock exchanges worldwide. However, Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Terminal 1 (KLIA1) was unaffected, and its service systems continued to operate normally. Nanyang Daily reported that the culprit behind the global computer system breakdown…

China Press headlined that the police force is undergoing a major overhaul. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has ordered the implementation of a restructuring plan. Over the past four months, 1,803 police officers who had served for more than five years have been reassigned, and an additional 3,724 officers are awaiting further instructions…

Malaysia’s GDP grew to 5.8 per cent in the second quarter, according to advance GDP estimates released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).  “Malaysia’s advance GDP estimates expanded by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2024 from 4.2 per cent in the preceding quarter.  “In terms of quarter-on-quarter performance, Malaysia’s economy increased…