While there are plenty of political parties claiming to represent the Indian community over the years, three are relatively new. The latest is the Malaysian Indian People’s Party led by P Punithan. It officially was accepted into the opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional yesterday. The party has been moving silently since its inception late last year….
MCA president Datuk Wee Ka Siong has dismissed the possibility of his party cooperating in the Kuala Kubu Bahru by-election because DAP secretary general Anthony Loke openly expressed his dislike for MCA on Keluar Sekejap podcast. This is despite MCA which is part of BN and DAP which is part of Pakatan Harapan are partners…
The Songkran festival which is the equivalent of Thai Buddhist New Year is in the news but for very wrong reasons. It is a wonder why certain quarters are politicising it again and again even though the festival has got nothing to do with their faith and culture. As a result of this, Songkran in…
A Perak state lawmaker has suggested that parents should be using two vital tools in controlling social media access for children under the age of 13. The two are Google Family Link and Apple Screen Time. “Google Family Link offers robust parental controls for Android devices. Parents can set screen time limits, approve or block…
South-east Asia’s largest integrated circuit design hub will be built in Selangor, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The IC Design Park will host top-notch anchor tenants and partner with global companies, he said. Anwar added that the move is supported by the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC) and the Selangor…
Pengerusi AMANAH Wilayah Persekutuan Khalid Samad menyoal penggunaan Akta Pengambilan Tanah ke atas pemilik tanah Kampung Sungai Baru. AMANAH WP kesal dengan penggunaan Akta Pengambilan Tanah ke atas pemilik-pemilik tanah di Kampung Sungai Baru oleh Menteri WP di zaman kerajaan Perikatan Nasional yang lalu. “Kerajaan tidak sepatutnya membiarkan dirinya menjadi alat kepada pihak pemaju untuk…
Are they really kingmakers? Kingmakers – they are a small group of people who determine the victors in an election. Their role is extremely vital in a scenario when the votes are split equally among the contenders. In extreme cases, the kingmakers can be made up of even one person since every single vote matters…
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has emphasized on collaboration of all stakeholders as a key for Malaysia to create opportunities and upskilling the workforce in the gaming industry. “Collaboration is key. The gaming industry is inherently global, and the achievement in this field requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders, locally and abroad. “By joining…
Kuala Kubu Baharu: Which PN component would be fielded? That is the puzzle for voters in the semi-rural state constituency in Kuala Kubu Baharu. While Pakatan Harapan has not confirmed its shortlisted candidates, it is confirmed that DAP is set to defend the seat. However that is not the case for PN. During the state…
Indian philantrophist Ohms P Thiagarajan has denied allegations that he is vying for a senator position. “All that are nonsense. I never wanted to be a politician. Titles and positions are unnecessary to serve the community,” Thiagarajan told Harapan Daily. “There are so many people out there who are qualified for this position.” He said…
