Galvin Lee Kuan Sian Malaysia and the United States signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) during the 47th ASEAN Summit, a bilateral pact that formalises market-access terms and signals closer technical cooperation between two long-standing partners [1]. For a country that relies heavily on trade, the practical question is simple: what does this mean…
AMANAH communication director Khalid Samad told the DAP to thrash out issues to the president of Pakatan Harapan presidential council Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim instead of mulling over the possibility of pulling out of the coalition altogether. “PH is still a very new vehicle. We have to identify and solve the problems. It is premature…
The three sons of the late iconic DAP chairman Datuk Seri Karpal Singh Deo, found themselves simultaneously in the limelight as they argued their way through contentious issues. First, Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh Deo took Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to task for concluding that the individuals detained at a wellness centre…
Out of the 528 Tamil primary schools in Malaysia only three are under dilapidated building category, revealed Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “The Ministry has approved replacement building construction for SJKT Dengkil that was passed under the Second Rolling Plan 2022 of the 12th Malaysia Plan. “Application to rebuild a dilapidated building and an additional building…
Long Time MIC Observer Big bully Umno should bear the responsibility for the demise of Barisan Nasional coalition which has been in existence since 1957. Initially Umno together with MCA and MIC formed Alliance but was later renamed as Barisan Nasional in 1973 and held power until 2018. The recent decision of MIC to break…
Bersatu president Tan Sri Mahiaddin Yassin needs to state whether the opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional still has the trust of the people and component parties since his announcement regarding MIC’s entry into the coalition proves that he was inaccurate and confused. “What is PN’s real status before and after Sabah election? “Does the present leadership…
Pengurusan Asset Air Berhad (PAAB) chairman Datuk Seri Jaseni Maidinsa, who is also a veteran water conservationist expert has called for the water industry to adopt green practises and technology as it pivots towards a circular economy to address climate change. Jaseni said that the industry must embrace innovation and the latest tech if it…
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has appointed Bingkor state assemblyman Datuk Mohd Ishak Ayub of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) as Assistant Minister in the state cabinet. Ishak is also Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman’s nephew. STAR president and Tambunan state assemblyman Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan however has declared that STAR would be…
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail would be moving a motion to suspend Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) from attending Dewan Rakyat session and Selection Committee meeting for six months. The motion is listed in the Dewan Rakyat Order Paper. The motion is being tabled due to Takiyuddin’s allegations that the Malaysian Maritime…
Healthcare financing reforms are among key issues undertaken in the Health White Paper and the ministry is looking at establishing National Health Fund in the long term. “Basically the National Health Fund would function as fund collector and trustee. It would source for funds from various sources and government funding would be the core. “It…
