Author: ANDREW ONG

Datuk R. Sugumaran, the police aide-de-camp (ADC) to the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, revealed that Yang di-Pertua Agong Sultan Ibrahim dislikes keeping people waiting for his arrival. “In my 20-odd years as Sultan Ibrahim’s ADC, I have never seen His Majesty arriving late, but instead always being five or 10 minutes early,” he said, reported…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the unity government respected and accepted the Pakatan Harapan candidate’s defeat in yesterday’s Sungai Bakap state by-election. He also said the government acknowledges the Sungai Bakap constituents’ decision. “The Madani government acknowledges this decision with renewed determination to intensify efforts to champion the people’s struggle and successfully…

Admission to the matriculation programme should include Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students who scored 9‘A’s, said Melaka Action Group for Parents in Education (Magpie) chairman Mak Chee Kin. “Automatic admission to the matriculation programme should include SPM students who scored 9‘A’s, instead of only offering guaranteed placements to those who scored 10‘A’s and above,” he…

The Public Accounts Committee has revealed that the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) not only used the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF), which is paid monthly by employers, for high-risk investments but also for various lavish activities and overseas trips, with each event costing up to RM6 million, headlined China Press. Starting from September…

Housing and Local Government Minister Kor Ming announced that a proposal to waive parking fees for electric vehicles (EVs) entering cities is under consideration.  This initiative aims to promote EV usage following the recent introduction of “green plates” for these vehicles.  “We are currently studying the possibility of giving parking exemption for EV cars as…

A coalition of Indian NGOs led by Agamam Ani Malaysia urged the government to retain matriculation quota for Indian students. “Prime Minister’s (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) announcement that all students achieving 10’A’s in SPM will be prioritized for matriculation regardless of race is a very good decision. “However, does this decision benefit Indian students? Certainly…

MCA Youth Chief Ling Tian Soon is determined to secure placements in the matriculation program for 69 non-Bumiputera students who achieved 10 ‘A’s in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) but were rejected to enter the program. They were rejected before the government relaxed ethnic quotas for excellent students.  The Education Ministry is expected to announce the…

A chemical leak at the KLIA Southern Support Zone Aircraft Engineering area resulted in at least 20 people vomiting. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department operations control centre reported today that the individuals affected were employees from Sepang Aircraft, MAS Engineering Hangar, and CAE. “Six were sent to the air disaster unit, 13 to the…

The damaged wall and drain of the historic Sien See Sze Ya Temple on Jalan Suasa 6 in Pekan Sungai Besi will be reconstructed, said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) advisory board member Carmen Leong.  “City Hall has promised to rebuild the drain. “The local authority will also assist the temple by demolishing the wall…

Penang’s health committee chairman, Daniel Gooi, advised the public to exercise caution as Covid-19 cases surged, to help contain the spread of the virus. “People should wear face masks in crowded areas and wash their hands regularly.  “These are basic precautionary measures that we should adopt. We must also closely monitor the health of all…