Bangladesh’s Supreme Court abolished the majority of government job quotas yesterday, following nationwide student-led protests that escalated into violent riots, resulting in at least 139 deaths. Dismissing the lower court decision, the Supreme Court instructed the government to reduce job quotas for families of independence fighters to 5%, according to Bangladesh Attorney General A.M. Amin…
Issues raised in the judicial review application by four parallel pathway trainees from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh are among the issues that has not been resolved in the amendment to the Medical Act 1971. This is a vital aspect before one can see the Medical Act 1971 being implemented. The four filed the…
University Malaya Centre for Democracy and Elections lecturer Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi stated that the ruling coalition might use JP Morgan’s decision to upgrade Malaysia’s ratings from underweight to neutral as a way to bolster its political position. “The ruling coalition might leverage this upgrade to strengthen its political position, presenting it…
The public’s anger over Teoh Beng Hock’s death has faded over time, but the Teoh family and the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA) continue to fight for justice, said Seri Kembangan assemblyman Wong Siew Ki. “The public’s anger was palpable 15 years ago, but it has faded over time, and many now…
China Press headlined that with August 31, National Day, and September 16, Malaysia Day, coming up. In view of this, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged all sectors of society, including the private sector, to display the national flag at their homes and offices to showcase the spirit of independence. Kwong Wah Daily reported…
US President Joseph R Biden Jr, 81, has quit the re-election campaign. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down…
DAP has not forgotten Teoh Beng Hock as he hold a special place in the hearts of its members 15 years since he passed away, said Wanita DAP chief Teo Nice Ching “Beng Hock, it’s been 15 years, and you are always in our hearts. “Time has flown by, but we still believe in the…
Federal Territories AMANAH has filed a police report against two Facebook users, alleging that they defamed its Wanita chief, Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu. The Facebook users in question are identified as Sabri Mamat and Md Nor Azam on Facebook. AMANAH’s communications director, Razali Zakaria said that they became aware of Facebook posts that were defamatory…
The High Commission of Malaysia has relocated Malaysian students in Bangladesh to the high commission official residence in Dhaka, to keep them safe from riots happening in Dhaka and Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Mymensingh is situated 120 kilometres 120 km from Dhaka. “As of 4 pm on 19 July 2024, the high commission reports that all Malaysian…
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said Urban Renewal Act (URA) would address neglected and deteriorated areas in Malaysia by reducing satra owner consent to 80 per cent. “Why does our country need the Urban Renewal Act? “One successful example to follow is the High Line in New York. “It was once dirty,…
