Author: ANDREW ONG

The Education Ministry announced plans on July 9 to introduce living allowances for Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) students, aiming to enhance interest in the program. Education Deputy Minister Wong Kah Woh said that the education ministry is exploring the possibility of providing allowances to senior assistant teachers in Form Six, along with increasing the…

MCA’s deputy national organising secretary, Datuk Kang Meng Fuat, stated that students who have not been approved to enter matriculation should said properly to the authorities rather than resorting to verbal abuse. “The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, announced yesterday that the Cabinet has decided that Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students scoring 10 ‘A’s…

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming praised Penang as one of the top five sustainable urban cities in the world. “Penang is one of the top five cities in the world recognized for sustainable urban development, having been honoured with the UN-HABITAT Shanghai Award last year. “Additionally, Penang is undeniably a food paradise…

Democratic Action Party (DAP) stands firmly with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reaffirmed Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.  “As a political party driven by a vision and mission to build a highly respected Malaysia, DAP will continue to fully support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership in driving reforms and…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with renowned Indian composer and singer, Mr. A.R. Rahman, at Parliament this morning. “Our discussions revolved around the local and international music and arts industry. Mr. A.R. Rahman shared that he is currently exploring Sufi music, and we also delved into other issues involving digital aspects and Artificial…

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong has submitted a list of 151 students who were unsuccessful in their appeals to enter the matriculation programme to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Out of the 151 students who failed in their appeals, 65 scored 10’A’s and above, with seven achieving straight 11As, 53 obtaining straight…

Penang-style Hokkien is a precious cultural language of Penang and it needs to be protected and passed on to the next generations, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. “Penang-style Hokkien, or Minnan language, is one of Penang’s precious cultural languages. Therefore, the state government strongly supports the promotion of various dialects to protect and…

Ipoh Timor MP Howard Lee questioned Malaysia Chinese Association (MCA) secretary-General Datuk Chong Sin Woon’s motives for airing his grievances publicly about Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) cooperation in the next general election, stating that such actions could damage the image of the unity government. “As a member party of BN, whether they…

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said that small businesses with annual sales below RM150,000 are temporarily exempted from issuing electronic invoices, headlined China Press, Kwong Wah Daily and Guang Ming Daily. Genting Group executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay’s annual salary is RM190 million, earning over RM760,000, reported Nanyang Daily. The Alor Setar…

Umno veterans’ club secretary Mustapha Yaakub’s accusation is unacceptable, said Penang DAP organising secretary Jason H’ng Mooi Lye. “The accusation by Umno veterans’ club secretary Mustapha Yaakub, that DAP failed to reach Chinese voters resulting in PH’s defeat in the Sungai Bakap by-election, is unacceptable,” said H’ng in a statement. He mentioned that all component…