M Mukundan Nair Two days ago Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah called out against bullying and cyberbullying. “Cyberbullying and bullying in general must not be allowed,” said His Royal Highness while commenting on the death of A Rajeswary aka Esha several months ago, reported The Star. One B Sathiskumar aka Dulal Brothers was jailed…
M KULASEGARAN The recent situation in Bangladesh involving increased incidents of harm against members of the Hindu community and the desecration of Hindu places of worship is most concerning. These incidents not only jeopardise the safety and well-being of minority communities but also risk the fundamental values of harmony and inclusivity that are essential to…
Dr Camelia May Li Kusumo Climate change is impacting us more rapidly and more severely than expected. It has become apparent that due to extreme dry and wet spells in Malaysia, the risk of climate change-related disasters in Kuala Lumpur has increased significantly. The Malaysian National Water Research Institute (NAHRIM) estimates that from the 1970s…
Shaun Kua The recent Fashion Valet saga highlights, for better and for worse, government involvement in the local startup scene. The current marquee policy for startups is KL20. It was launched to much fanfare in April and is supplemented by the Malaysia Startup Ecosystem Roadmap (SUPER) 2021-2030. These policies aspire to turn Malaysia into…
By: NARINDER PAL SINGH While the Madani government had officially welcomed the Afghanistan delegation here, there should be a robust plan for continuity in the collaboration between the two nations. Those voices that have raised a concern on the visit should instead be more focused on floating the bigger issue of the country, especially on…
Dr. Thian Lok Boon The World Bank has projected that Malaysia is on track to become a high-income nation by 2028 a milestone fuels Malaysia’s ambitions to become not only prosperous but also inclusive and sustainable, as mentioned in its 12th Malaysian Plan 2021-2025. This raises an important question: What talents do Malaysia urgently need…
A senior fellow of the Regional Economic Studies Programme, and Co-coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute pointed out that the government’s plans to impose differential petrol prices raised more fundamental issues. “First, Malaysia should not lose sight of the underlying sustainability and climate crisis mitigation objectives of fuel subsidy rationalisation….
The Budget 2025 introduces several crucial tax incentives and initiatives aimed at supporting SMEs and enhancing their financial sustainability and growth. By leveraging these incentives, SMEs can manage increased labour costs, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen their financial resilience. Budget 2025 affirms that Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not be re-introduced but the existing…
BY: NG WEI JIE Since 2010, the number of Malaysian companies focusing on factory automation has doubled, with the top 10 firms now boasting a combined valuation exceeding RM25.8 billion, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). Automation has proven to be a game-changer, reshaping how industries approach operation scalability, production optimization, engineering efficiency, and…
BY: A Media Practitioner Out Cold It is looking to be a bleak Deepavali for several Hindu journalists of a local online portal as their employer has gone rogue in terms of settling their wages. With 48 – hours to go in the anticipation of the celebrations of the festival of lights – the victory…
