Are We OK? podcast co-hosts Peter Yong and Dr Ong Kian Ming pointed out some positive from the strengthening of ringgit. The value of ringgit appreciated from RM4.8 to USD to 4.1 on Oct 1. This was an appreciation of 40 to 50 percent, Ong pointed out. Co-host Peter Yong said that the stronger ringgit…
The daughter of Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, Dr Lee Wei Ling died today at the age of 69. She had progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) a brain disease similar to Parkinson’s that slows physical movements impairs fast eye movements and balance four years ago. Her death was announced by her brother Lee Hsien…
US Vice President Kamala Harris revealed that there were some progress in reached in the negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire deal but cautioned that it is meaningless until the deal is reached, she said on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The full interview will air tonight. “We must have a ceasefire and a hostage…
Former DAP lawmaker Dr Ong Kian Ming came under fire for criticising Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who hit out at Malaysian elites who preferred English over the national language, Bahasa Malaysia. In AMANAH, ex-Sepang MP Hanipa Maidin has constantly taken the government to task over a myriad of issues. Both Ong and Hanipa…
Iran warned Israel today against any attacks, a week after Tehran fired a barrage of missiles that put the Middle East on the edge. Any attack on Iran’s infrastructure will be met with retaliation, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, warning Israel against attacks on his country. Meanwhile, the Israeli military piled more pressure on Lebanon’s…
World Bank has revised forecast on Malaysia with 14 percent raise as it expects the economy here to go by 4.9 percent compared to 3.7 percent in 2023 due to stronger than anticipated performance in the first half of 2024. “This revised forecast is 0.6 percentage points or 14 percent higher than previously predicted, reflecting…
The government will be focusing on the issue of engineering graduates’ preference to work in Singapore as it is contributing to the shortage of skilled workers in Malaysia, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The issue will be raised with the Human Resources Ministry since it is also affecting other parts of…
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday the regional bloc ASEAN must play a key role in ending the protracted civil war in Myanmar, ahead of a summit of the leaders of the 10-member group in Laos this week. Myanmar has been in turmoil since February 2021, when its military ousted an elected civilian…
As expected Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching was named Johor DAP chief. She received the third highest vote. She is the first female state chief. Outgoing chief Liew Chin Tong had reiterated his call for Teo to lead the Johor chapter. Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi is now Johor DAP deputy chair. Penggaram assemblyman Gan…
Prohibiting the use of smartphones in schools measurably boosts students’ social well-being, according to a recent meta-analysis of five international research studies on the matter. “The children feel better, and better enjoy going to school because during the breaks they talk to and play with each other more,” said Klaus Zierer, co-author of the analysis…
