While the lower non-Malay voter turnout in Mahkota was expected, it was also a signal that the Chinese community wanted to send out to Umno, said Professor James Chin, director of Governance Studies at the Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia at Sunway University. “They know that the by-election would not change the government. Having…
Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) chairman RSN Rayer described calls for him to step down as nothing more than politics and outright envy. He added that he would leave it to the DAP to decide on who should lead the board while maintaining he had done nothing wrong. Jelutong MP R.S.N. Rayer, who has led…
By: Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi The results of Barisan Nasional’s (BN) victory in the Mahkota by-election, coupled with the noticeable decline in non-Malay support, reveal a complex political landscape that demands careful and optimistic consideration. While BN managed to secure the win, the shift in voting patterns from non-Malay voters signals discontent and possibly…
Hezbollah has confirmed the death of their secretary general Syed Hassan Nasrallah. The 64-year old died due to an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. “We offer our condolences to the Master of the Age (may God hasten his reappearance), the Guardian of the Muslims, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, may his shadow endure, the great authorities, the…
Pas Supporters Wing (DHPP) information chief Balachandran Gopal Krishnan’s call for non-Muslims to vote for Pas rings hollow. He claimed that Pas brings justice as guaranteed by the Quran and Sunnah. “So, they don’t have any other choice. They used to say that (Prime Minister) Anwar Ibrahim was there, but he had clearly given false…
The sole monkey pox (mpox) patient is getting healthy and stable, confirmed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. “The patient, who is currently in isolation, is stable and healthy. We (Health Ministry) will end the isolation period. “We will let you know when (the isolation period is over),” he told reporters after the Gotong…
President Joe Biden has directed the Pentagon to “assess and adjust as necessary U.S. force posture” in the Middle East, the White House said after Israeli strikes in Beirut that Israel said targeted Lebanese Hezbollah militants. Washington has maintained strong military support for its ally while calling unsuccessfully for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon….
Government’s clear and transparent policies along with political stability led a stronger Ringgit and positive economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “These include policies such as the Madani Economy, the National Energy Transition Roadmap, the Digital Transformation Plan and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP), which have clear and transparent directions,” said…
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed that Malaysia received a batch of antiviral Tecovirimat to combat mpox but added that it is only meant for high risk groups. The high risk groups are those with severe disease and low immune system, he said. Tecovirimat is a medicine to treat smallpox, mpox and…
YUSMADI YUSOFF As we traverse an era defined by unprecedented global challenges, the imperative for dialogue among nations and cultures has never been more critical. In this context, the role of universities, particularly unique institutions such as the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), emerges as pivotal. IIUM stands poised not only to contribute to academic…
