Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that Malaysia will procure new passenger trains for Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) through a government-to-government mechanism with China, reported China Press. The plan involves leasing 62 new trains in the first phase from 2024 to 2027, with an estimated cost of RM10.7 billion, to be paid in instalments over…
Seputeh MP Teresa Kok urged Umno supreme council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi, and Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Salleh to respect judicial independence and court rulings, and to uphold freedom of speech and publishing in view of their recent criticism. “Puad and Akmal Saleh should respect judicial independence and court decisions, rather than calling…
Sabah has no intention of reinstating the long-abandoned cabotage policy, said Sabah State Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe. Phoong emphasised the need to build a strong and dynamic economy in Sabah, which would increase demand for container exports and attract more international cargo ships to the state. “We will not revert…
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that action had been taken against the Kuala Kangsar Kwong Sai Association in Perak for displaying the Jalur Gemilang upside down. “I was told in this case, the authorities have taken action,” he said, reported Bernama. Fahmi said that displaying the Jalur Gemilang upside down violates the law and noted…
China Press headlined that scammers used the Google logo to scam people. Using the Google logo, they offered enticing part-time jobs to victims. These positions involving simple keyboard tasks allegedly offer up to RM6,188 per month. Police urged the public to be cautious of seemingly “too good to be true” job offers to avoid falling…
Canning state assemblyperson Jenny Choy wanted Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor canned over the new regulations that prohibit performers from wearing provocative outfits. “Sanusi should step down from his position as state leader. “These restrictions will only exacerbate tensions among different groups, especially in a diverse society where exclusion and limitations spark greater…
Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi said that the current shortage of Chinese language teachers in national schools is worrying as many are expected to retire in the next 5 to 6 years. “Currently, a significant proportion of Chinese language teachers in national schools are over 50 years old, indicating a severe shortage of teachers in…
Pokémon voice actor Rachael Lillis (46), known for voicing Misty and Jessie in the English dubs of the 1990s Pokémon anime and film, has died from breast cancer. Her death was confirmed by her sister, Laurie Orr. “With a heavy heart, I regret to say that Rachael has passed away. “She passed peacefully Saturday night,…
DAP national secretary Wayne Ong said that non-Muslims should not practice self-censorship when hosting events in public spaces, as Muslims can understand the nature of the events and would not participate recklessly. “Honoring gods via performing on stage has been done for years without problems. “Organizers have never misled Muslim attendees. “Why take the extra…
A total of 708,089 beneficiaries nationwide have received a total of RM2.9 billion in the form of benefit payments that was disbursed in the first six months from Social Security Organisation (Socso), revealed Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad. The benefit payments covered various categories such as Temporary Disability Benefits, Permanent Disability…
