In less than 48 hours, the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election is about to take place. Both major political coalitions – Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional’s machinery have intensified their campaign. “Indian voters are definitely kingmakers in this by-election,” said USM based political scientist Sivamurugan Pandian who was in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night. “Both machineries…
Penang Mayor Datuk Anthony Rajendran, also the MBPP president, plans to plant over a million trees, primarily sourced from the city centre to turn its central hub into a green city. He also highlighted the importance of ratepayers’ support in addressing the challenges posed by global warming. Besides that, MBPP will urged businesses in George…
DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng urged PN chairman and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to show his fairness by stopping PN MPs from using desperate, dirty and dangerous tactics in politics (3D). “In the run-up to the 11 May voting for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, PN chairman and Bersatu president Tan Sir Muhyiddin Yassin…
Korean DJ NewJeansNim has been invited to perform at a nightclub in Melaka by the end of this month. He is sometimes known as DJ Bbaku or Bbakoo. Recently the Korean DJ has sparked outrage after performing at a nightclub named Gemu Club KL on 3 May, while dressing as a monk. The nightclub that…
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is cooperating with Meta on a chatbot feature that would be included on WhatsApp to combat the spread of fake news. This would enable WhatsApp users to verify news and information shared on the platform through the chatbot that is reachable via a contact number. Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil…
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) plans to designate Malaysia as an export hub for the Volkswagen brand, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The German brand wants to manufacture electric vehicles and conventional models within the country, said the ministry following a discussion involving MITI and VGM. “In the past,…
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Johor is reviewing its new salary rates for civil servants, announced Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said the new rates would be determined based on the state government’s financial position. “For civil servants in Johor, we aim to align with the announcement made by the prime minister. However, we need to examine…
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced that a group of young swimmers from Cameron Highlands need a new swimming pool. Some of them had represented Pahang at the national level. “These children have been winning medals in swimming but they do not have a proper swimming pool to practise for competitive swimming,” Yeoh said…
PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail is confident that Indian voters will give their full support to Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election. “Although certain quarters are asking the Indian community to remain neutral and not vote, I don’t think they will easily fall for the bait. “I am very…
