US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken cautioned Israel’s response to Iran’s missile barrage on Oct 1 cannot lead to greater escalation even as he pushed for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the clashes in Lebanon. “Now is the time to turn those successes into an enduring strategic success,” he told reporters as…
BY: DR PAUL ANTHONY MARIA DAS The Malaysian Budget 2025, unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on October 18, 2024, marks a significant turning point in the nation’s economic strategy. With an unprecedented allocation of RM421 billion, this budget is not only the largest in Malaysia’s history but also encapsulates a vision for…
There are cloth meant to be used to make uniforms for nurses, are so hard that some nurses donate them to be used for burial ceremony, revealed Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) while debating Budget 2025 allocations. In light of this, Lim called upon the Health Ministry to revealed further details regarding the contract to supply…
Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) has called for an increment in the budget allocation for non-Muslim places of worship and the Indian community. “I urge the Finance Ministry to raise the allocation for non Muslim places of worship from RM50 million to RM100 million. I think the opposition would agree to this too. “See, Indera Mahkota…
Guidelines for managing workplace bullying for Health Ministry staff will be issued through the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (NCEMH). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the guidelines are aimed at raising awareness among healthcare workers regarding workplace bullying. Dr Dzulkefly said the guidelines will also clarify reporting procedures, outline prevention…
Malaysian Coalition of Hindu NGOs and Temples hopes that the government would postpone the tabling of the Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024 which is scheduled to be tabled in the current Dewan Rakyat session. “We urge the government to postpone the tabling of the Mufti Bill temporarily and host consultation and negotiations for the bill…
Ayer Hitam MP Datuk Seri Ir Dr Wee Ka Siong was appointed as investment adviser for nationals and companies from China in Malaysia by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday. The appointment was made when Ahmad Zahid officiated MCA’s annual general assembly at the San Choon Hall, Wisma MCA. While many on…
An activist questioned the lack of police action against pro-Palestinian supporter who insulted Hindus and the various Indian communities despite numerous police reports that was lodged. “There has been no police action taken against Mythreyar even though he insulted Hindus and the various Indian ethnicities in Malaysia. This is a serious offence as it involves…
A former PKR leader wants Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and PKR to take the lead in resolving issues concerning the Indian community in Malaysia. Ex-PKR deputy secretary general S Raveentharan said that there is a dire need to focus on the B60 working class Indians since the community leaders are split and not…
The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) confirmed that the death of a friendly stray dog, Kopi was due to an capture and disposal operation involving wild dogs that was conducted by the Besut District Council on Oct 6. “The operation which was conducted on Oct 6 in Kampung Raja, Paya Rawa. Pengkalan Nyireh, Air Tawar,…
