BY: DR JOSEPH MALALUAN VELARDE The 13th Malaysia Plan proposition to make preschool mandatory at age five, primary at age six, and secondary education compulsory marks a bold step towards universal education. It signals a determination to ensure that no child is left behind as the nation continues to develop. Yet ambition without realistic aspirations…
Environment rights group Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (Peka) took the prosecution in the Sungai Gong case to task for being incompetent in handling the case that affected 1.2 million residents of Klang Valley who had to endure massive water cuts. “Despite the seriousness of the pollution, the prosecution had completely failed to call expert…
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching pointed out that the Madani government upholds media freedom unlike the previous government even when there are reports not favoring them. “If the government calls up Malaysiakini and question them, I believe the Opposition would be criticising us for not upholding media freedom. “Firstly Meta made a statement stating…
Malaysia recorded a significant drop in new HIV infections. In the last two decades, Malaysia had a 54% decrease in new HIV infections for the period 2002 to 2024, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister stated in a written parliamentary reply that in 2024, a total of 3,185 new HIV cases…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that he would be providing a detailed explanation regarding Kota Kinabalu High Court’s decision on Sabah’s entitlement to 40% federal net revenue under Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution along with the government’s decision against appealing the ruling and challenging certain aspects of the decision. “I…
Transport Minister Anthony Loke defended Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB) senior staff appointment. “Eight out of 12 senior positions (including MAHB managing director) are filled by locals.” He said this in his written reply to Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) who questioned on the required number of locals necessary to fill top 10…
Suspended policewoman Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar, infamously known as “Inspector Sheila” will be charged in court for berating police officers over the detention of a foreigner who drove without licence, confirmed Kuala Lumpur police chief, Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus. “Investigations are complete, and she will be charged in the coming days,” Kuala Lumpur Police Chief…
Political analyst Professor James Chin roasted Kuantan MP Wan Razali Wan Nor and Pas for supporting controversial International Islamic University lecturer Dr Solehah Yaacob and pushing for MAS Airline stewardess dress code. “Moon MP Wan Razali Wan Nor (PN-Kuantan) supports pseudo-history and the KMI narrative. “And why not? He is well known as the MP…
Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Mahiaddin Yassin’s case will be heard by the High Court in March. Justice Noor Ruwena Nurdin fixed 29 days from March to August for the trial. The dates are March 9 to 11; April 13, 16, 28 and 29; May 25 and 26; July 6 to 10, 13 to 17,…
Sabah PKR Leadership Council chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud confirmed that Datuk Ewon Benedick remains Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH)chairman despite announcing his decision to step down from a cabinet position in the federal government. “As Sabah PH chairman, we still respect him because he only resigned from his Cabinet post,” Mustapha said last night after a…
