Cyberbullying would be classified as a criminal offence via amendments that are made to the Penal Code, confirmed Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “The division will also look into proposing amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code to ensure effective enforcement against cyberbullying crimes,” she said in…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a more effective organised and systematic energy transition and green investment to raise Malaysia’s standing as a preferred green investment destination. In line with that the fifth National Investment Council Meeting assessed and agreed on an action plan to improve Malaysia’s competitiveness. “Consequently, this effort is…
The issue of roping in Singaporean volunteer teachers to teach English is raised by Kalam Salan (PN-Sabak Bernam) to the Education Minister. He also questions the efforts to fortify teaching and learning as well as training for local English language teachers. This is raised during the Minister’s Question Time. Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal questions the…
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek gave her word that her ministry ensures that the access, equity and quality of education which is the main core of the national education agenda would be continued, regardless of the type of school, location and race, including to the government aided schools (SBK). “Hence, SBK would also receive maintenance allocation…
Studying Mathematics and Science in the national language is a compulsory requirement in schools that implement the Dual Language Programme (DLP), the Dewan Rakyat was told. “Schools that implement the DLP must ensure tequal opportunities are given to students to learn Mathematics and Science in either their mother tongue language or the national language. Schools…
The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has slapped Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s subsidiaries – Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd and Measat Broadcast Network Systems a bill over RM734 million including penalties. The bill is for the period from 2019 to 2023. Astro Shaw alone owes LHDN RM22,011,627 and Measat owes RM712,865,984 respectively. “The notices were served pursuant…
Despite having three viable candidates, Gua Musang Umno division submitted only one name as the BN candidate for the Nenggiri by-election – Gua Musang Umno Youth chief Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani. A Gua Musang division leader who did not want to be named revealed that Azmawi received the blessings of Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah who…
KK Mart Group founder and CEO Datuk Seri Chai Kee Kan is relieved that the court discharged and acquitted him over the charge of offending the religious sentiments of Muslims due to the controversial “Allah” socks as the last four months have been difficult for him, his wife Datin Seri Loh Siew Mui and their…
The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court acquitted and discharged KK Mart founder cum CEO Chai Kee Kan, 57, and director Loh Siew Mui, 53. Both claimed trial against charges of intentionally wounding the religious feelings of Muslims by selling socks that had the word ‘Allah’ under section 298 of the Penal Code in March. Sessions court…
Pas needs to eradicate illegal gambling instead of penalizing legitimate gaming outlets in Kedah, said Buntong state assembly person Thulsi Manogaran. “Legal gambling is a regulated industry that contributes significantly to the economy through taxes and job creation. These businesses operate under strict guidelines and oversight, ensuring that the interests of the public are safeguarded….
