Author: ANDREW ONG

Legislative matters regarding political funding are currently dealt with via the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities (AMLATFPUAA) Act 2001, said Minister in the Prime Minister Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “At present, Malaysia still does not have a…

The Malays retain their majority participation in the military at 85.81% said Defence Minister Datuk Mohamed Seri Khaled Nordin. “As of May 2024, the membership of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) by major ethnic groups is 85.81% Malay.  “The participation of Bumiputera from Sarawak and Sabah is 8.0% and 6.9% respectively. The participation from the…

The total fertility rate (TFR) for all major ethnic groups in Malaysia has shown a declining trend, said Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “Between 2010 and 2022, the TFR decreased from 2.6 children to 2.0 children among the Bumiputera, from 1.5 children to 0.8 children among the Chinese, and…

The Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said his ministry is close to finalising the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill which will empower and grant more freedom to the media carrying out their duties. “In addition, to empower the media in the country, including granting more freedom in carrying out their duties, the Communications Ministry is in…

Maldives’ State Minister for Environment, Climate Change, and Energy, Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem, was arrested under accusations of practising sorcery against Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. AFP reported that Fathimath will undergo a one-week remand to aid police in their investigations. “There have been reports that Shamnaz was arrested for performing black magic on President…

Penang PKR Youth has strongly condemned the actions of irresponsible individuals who vandalized Pakatan Harapan flags and campaign materials in Bandar Tasek Mutiara yesterday. Party workers discovered the incident at Puteri Gunung around midnight while conducting monitoring rounds, according to the party’s chief, Muhammad Fadzli Roslan. During the monitoring rounds, he noted, a group of…

A backbencher criticized the National Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) for its silence regarding allegations that preacher Firdaus Wong had provided guidance on handling requests from minors who wished to secretly convert to Islam. Hassan Karim (PH-Pasir Gudang) informed the Dewan Rakyat that the commission seemed unwilling to address concerns related to racial discrimination and religious…

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is considering patenting the Musang King durian variety internationally to establish it as a recognised Malaysian agricultural product. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu believes this move is imperative, especially considering the widespread popularity of Musang King durians abroad, particularly in China. “The Agriculture Department and its international…

G25 co-founder Datuk Noor Farida Mohd Ariffin,76, passed away. G25 is an NGO made up of retired senior civil servants. G25 executive secretary Jasmine Zulkifli confirmed her death, reported FMT. A prayer would be held at the Kampung Baru Mosque. She would be buried at the Muslim cemetery at Jalan Ampang. She was born in…

Hong Kong’s Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Chris Sun, highlighted that Malaysia could serve as a crucial talent reservoir due to the multilingual abilities of many Malaysians, including proficiency in Cantonese, the local language of Hong Kong. “Malaysians are fluent in English, and many also speak fluent Cantonese and Mandarin,” Sun said. “There is a…