Singapore will prioritise healthcare workers in the distribution of mpox vaccine – JYNNEOS – since they have the highest risk of exposure to the disease as well as close contacts of confirmed cases. It will be offered for free. This was announced at a press conference today against the backdrop of growing concern about the…
The notion of sharing wealth and resources between four states held by the opposition through the establishment of corporate entity called SG4 Group Sdn Bhd is nothing more than a political propaganda, said Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research senior fellow, Associate Professor Azmi Hassan. He said the establishment was done to create a perception that…
A TikTok influencer questioned the necessity for some content creators posting videos that feature the coming of age ceremony of their daughters as well as intimate videos on TikTok. The ceremony is known as ritu kala samskara in Sanskrit. “There is no need to record the part where the pouring of water on the young…
Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow has announced that he is exiting the party polls at the state level, scheduled to take place on Sept 22. He confirmed that he had rejected nominations for the polls. “After due consideration, I have decided not to contest in the polls. Since I’m not contesting, you know what…
Major reforms in the civil service that was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim two days ago have kicked with a major reshuffle of secretary generals involving many ministries. The reshuffle is meant to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, said Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar The reshuffle involves…
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has clarified that the placement of Islamic Development officials in various government departments is merely meant for limited roles such as organising Islamic programmes in the departments. “It is not true. Jakim only organises religious programmes,” he said citing a statement released by his…
It is absolutely okay for politicians to have different ideologies and political views as long as it is not defamatory, said DAP veteran Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang. “We are not talking about whether it is normal or not normal, we are talking about whether it is defamatory or not defamatory here,” he said, Malay…
Sabah Pakatan Harapan is undecided on whether it would use the GRS logo in the upcoming state polls. “We are open to working with anybody when the time comes. But to me, it is too early for Harapan to consider this,” said Sabah PH chairman Christina Liew. “Right now, we may consider any option, but…
Moody’s Analytics is expecting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to retain leave its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0% on Thursday. Similar to the move made in early 2019, it expected BNM to retain this rate throughout 2025. “Malaysia’s central bank will give an update on its monetary policy settings on Thursday. “While the New Zealand…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the civil service to buck up in terms of reforms since it remains at an unsatisfactory level with issues of overlapping positions. In addition to that he indicated major reforms would be carried out this month. “Reports from department heads, directors-general and unit chiefs regarding the negligence…
