MIC confirmed support for PM Anwar even if it breaks away from BN MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran ruled out the possibility of going solo altogether. As for the resolution to leave BN, it will now be decided by the party’s central working committee. “Most importantly, we are in a dilemma because the prime…
DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke today rebuked outgoing Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick, saying his resignation over Sabah’s 40% revenue entitlement issue was more about “playing to the gallery” than a genuine act of bravery. Loke clarified that the Federal Cabinet had convened a special meeting on 11 November solely to deliberate the…
MIC finally bid goodbye to the BN coalition it jointly formed in 1974. Delegates voted a resounding yes to the motion that MIC has passed the Rubicon to join opposition bloc, Perikatan Nasional. The party will now apply to formally join PN. MIC delegates have left it to the leadership to determine as to how work out…
There is a need to pivot towards eco – tourism in a big way at Langkawi in view of the demand from tourists and the island resort’s stature as a Unesco global geo – park status. Hence, this is where the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) shares the same aspiration with the civil society here. Since…
A formerjournalist turned politician – PKR deputy secretary general Aidi Amin Yazid has urged voters in Sabah to vote with their heads rather than sentiments as their choice of leaders is a manifestation of the future of the east Malaysian state. “Voters should not be deceived by the numerous promises and pledges made by certain…
BY: DR KHINE PWINT PHYU & DR GANESH RAMACHANDRAN According to the World Health Organisation, one in every ten babies takes their first breath a little earlier than expected, arriving before their time and before the world is quite ready. For many families, that early arrival marks the beginning of a journey filled with hope,…
BY: DR JOSEPH MALALUAN VELARDE The 13th Malaysia Plan proposition to make preschool mandatory at age five, primary at age six, and secondary education compulsory marks a bold step towards universal education. It signals a determination to ensure that no child is left behind as the nation continues to develop. Yet ambition without realistic aspirations…
Environment rights group Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (Peka) took the prosecution in the Sungai Gong case to task for being incompetent in handling the case that affected 1.2 million residents of Klang Valley who had to endure massive water cuts. “Despite the seriousness of the pollution, the prosecution had completely failed to call expert…
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching pointed out that the Madani government upholds media freedom unlike the previous government even when there are reports not favoring them. “If the government calls up Malaysiakini and question them, I believe the Opposition would be criticising us for not upholding media freedom. “Firstly Meta made a statement stating…
Malaysia recorded a significant drop in new HIV infections. In the last two decades, Malaysia had a 54% decrease in new HIV infections for the period 2002 to 2024, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister stated in a written parliamentary reply that in 2024, a total of 3,185 new HIV cases…
