Author: ANDREW ONG

Universiti Malaya Feminism Club (UMFC) President Chin Jes Weng, emphasised the urgency of advocating for sexual and reproductive health and rights among tertiary students in light of the rising HIV cases. “Sex is taboo in society, and it does not help with protecting students’ health,” she said. She said not enough is being done to…

A fraud syndicate solicited donations by exploiting the deceased headlined China Press. They shared the story of a Chinese woman who passed away from breast cancer two years ago to deceive kind-hearted netizens into giving money. The government’s exemption threshold for e-invoicing is set at an annual turnover of RM150,000, but this is considered insufficient,…

Police have launched an investigation into the abuse of a husky by its owner, following the circulation of a viral video exposing the incident. A report was made about the incident at 12.47 am yesterday said Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abd Yusof. “The report was lodged about a viral video where a…

Malaysian food comedian Nigel Ng, also known as Uncle Roger has hinted at opening a restaurant in Malaysia later this year.  He said this in his latest video titled “Uncle Roger Miss Anthony Bourdain.”  The video was a tribute to the late American chef Anthony Bourdain.  “Another reason to go to Malaysia: Uncle Roger is…

The Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that his ministry has finished constructing a total of 101,516 affordable housing units for the lower-income group. “This commitment is ongoing. Under the Budget 2024, 19 new PPR projects are being built including 6,006 units that will benefit approximately 24,000 low-income households. “We are now…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that Malaysia should preserve its identity and cultural vibrancy amidst its pursuit of development. “Our architects are trained in the West. I’m pleased to know they are more familiar with and committed to showing that what we show is not just a concrete jungle. “It has to have…

Datin Wong Mei Choo has been a victim of scammers over the past few months. She is the wife of Malaysia’s badminton legend, Datuk Lee Chong Wei. Scammers have been using her photos and identities to create at least 50 fake accounts falsely claiming that her husband endorses a Japanese air conditioning brand. She had…

Malaysia will not compromise on its sovereignty, said Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin.  “The government is resolute in not compromising on matters relating to our country’s sovereignty. “From the beginning, we have been firm in defending our sovereignty and we will continue to utilise existing platforms to negotiate with China (on the matter). “We…

Dapsy National urges Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh to cease making futile suggestions that only serve to disrupt racial harmony, said DAPSY chief Kelvin Yii. He was responding to Akaml’s proposal that proficiency in the Malay language should be a prerequisite for entry into matriculation courses. “Akmal does not need to make pointless…

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the construction of the new Chinese primary schools (SJKC) approved by the former education minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid on October 26, 2017, has been included under Malaysia Education Ministry (MoE)’s new initiative known as the Donation and Build Initiative. “This initiative aims to create opportunities for agencies, foundations, non-governmental…