Meta Platforms apologised on Tuesday for the removal of content from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Facebook and Instagram accounts related to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh last week. Malaysia had asked Meta for an explanation after the posts expressing condolences over Haniyeh’s death were removed. “We apologise for an operational error where…
Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) President Tan Sri Goh Tian Chuan said Chinese entrepreneurs choose to venture to Malaysia because the Chinese community here is similar to those in China. “In recent years, many Chinese entrepreneurs have ventured abroad to expand their businesses, with many choosing to visit Malaysia. “This is because the Chinese…
Investors’ concerns about a potential U.S. economic recession have deepened. Escalating tensions in the Middle East, led to a widespread collapse in Asian stock markets today, with some markets experiencing historic crashes, front-paged China Press. Due to weak U.S. employment data, poor performance in technology stocks, and the imminent threat of war in the Middle…
Budget 2025 will focus on reducing cost of living for Malaysians, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Even though the prices of sugar, oil, flour, and cooking oil are low, Malaysians still feel burdened (by high prices),” said Anwar who is also Finance Minister. “That’s why in this budget, besides the issues that we…
Khaled Meshaal’s rise to lead Hamas has hit the wall due to Yahya Sinwar’s opposition. Meshaal is Hamas’ former political bureau head. Sinwar who is Hamas chief in the Gaza Strip wants the new Hamas leader to be one who has warm relations with Tehran, reported Saudi Arabia owned Alhadath news channel. Meshaal has not…
The Anti – Discriminatory Student Movement (ADSM) that triggered off the protests in Bangladesh weeks ago have proposed that Nobel Laureate Dr Mohammad Yunus be made chief advisor to the interim Bangladesh government. “We have decided that the interim government would be formed in which internationally renowned Nobel Laureate Dr Mohammad Yunus, who has wide…
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that the government is mulling over a proposal to develop a social media app specifically for Malaysians. “Last year, it was estimated that Facebook alone earned US $ 600 million dollar (RM2.6 billion) from Malaysia, but what have they done to ensure that the condition and use of their platform…
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan advised Malaysians in or visiting the UK to avoid protest areas and register with the Malaysian High Commission in London for safety. “Malaysians are advised not to be in areas likely to be targets, and to stay in contact with the embassy so we can ensure they are safe,”…
Malicious and discriminatory attention on Malaysian women badminton doubles pair for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan is unwarranted. This is because their sportswear met international standards, said Penang’s Social Development and Welfare Committee chairman, Lim Siew Khim. “Such malicious and discriminatory attention is unacceptable. “Instead, we should focus on their dedication…
Malaysia’s progress hinges on rejecting populism, respecting cultural differences, and fostering tolerance to create a new political culture, said Dong Zong chairman Tan Yew Seng. “We advocate that for the country to progress, it must avoid sinking further, stop manipulating populism, and respect differences through mutual tolerance and understanding to build a new political culture. …
