The recent enforcement action by the Ministry of Health (MOH) against misleading cosmetic advertisements, particularly those promoting their products as “edible” has raised serious concern on ethical marketing. This alarming trend not only poses serious health risks to consumers but also underscores the urgent need for stricter regulatory oversight and consumer awareness. The Dangers of…
It is somewhat interesting to see National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang putting forth the notion that his ministry can handle non-Muslim religious affairs. “The various divisions under the ministry can handle non-Muslim religious affairs as will the various religious representatives. “Besides BKAPA, the unity issues management committee also handles sensitive issues pertaining to religion,”…
By Dr Vivian George Fernandez February is Kids Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about ENT health issues in children, including hearing loss. Hearing is essential for the development of an infant and child. It impacts intellectual growth and speech development. When hearing impairment goes unnoticed, children may…
Mukundan Nair The recent difference of opinions involving Malaysian Indian People’s Party and Gerakan on the question of who should be leading the federal opposition coalition in Penang just goes to show that the non-Malay components of Perikatan Nasional are merely token components within PN. While P Punithan and Dominic Lau came out with guns…
BY: SIM TZE TZIN Many people questioned the priorities of the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his intention to help rebuild Gaza. Prioritise Malaysia First. They said. First, Let us go back to our history. Malaysia, although a small country, has always contributed to international rebuilding efforts. For example, in Bosnia Herzegovina, Timor…
Recently the prohibition over alcohol sales became an issue in Ipoh, Perak since one Muslim majority area have imposed the prohibition. While the Malay Muslim crowd pointed out that it is against their faith, the non-Muslims have used the Federal Constitution to argue for the alcohol to be retained. I have somewhat a different take…
BY: SYERLEENA ABD RASHID The recent attack on a person with disabilities (OKU) is not only shocking but profoundly heart-breaking. It forces us to confront a deeply unsettling question: what has become of our humanity? More painful than the heinous act itself is the inaction of those who stood by, watching without lifting a hand…
Swashna Subramaniam – Arora This piece is a counter argument to an article authored by Urimai president P Ramasamy who subscribes to Periyarism, Dravidianism and the Aryan-Dravidian divide theory. It highlights the importance of the Hindu faith, the relevance of the BJP and the irrelevance of the Periyar ideology in Malaysia. This is especially so…
SYERLEENA ABDUL RASHID Malaysia, once celebrated as a beacon of multicultural harmony, now finds itself in the throes of growing racial and religious intolerance. The unity that bound us together is being tested like never before, as incidents of bigotry, misunderstanding, and divisiveness become disturbingly common. The recent controversy surrounding the labeling of “ham” on…
By: Vimalan Nagarajan Some people today are calling Ponggal a “secular” festival, detached from Hinduism, it’s nothing but a sign of ignorance about the deeper understanding of this culture and religion. For those claiming Ponggal is not Hindu, do enlighten me on how the date and the timing of Ponggal is calculated, if not based…
