The Madani government has never sidelined the Indian community in the country. In fact, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said various initiatives have always been implemented to empower this community. “Our approach is to assist the Bumiputera, but this does not mean it’s a zero-sum game. Helping the Malays doesn’t mean we sideline other…
Buntong assemblyman Thulsi Manogaran has upped the ante against the opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN) with two more questions in the run up for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election that is set to take place on May 11. “I would like to ask more questions. Who knows, PN may answer all of it. “Would PN…
The fielding of Sdri Xiao Tao 小桃 in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election as a Perpaduan-Pakatan Harapan-DAP candidate is yet another testimony of DAP’s commitment to groom young leaders for the future. This is the long-term planning and ideals of DAP that has allowed us to grow and get stronger for the past six decades….
It was not the unity government that raised the alarm over the academic credentials of Perikatan Nasional’s Kuala Kubu Baharu candidate – Khairul Azhari Saut, said DAP secretary general Anthony Loke. Khairul’s academic credentials was however questioned by social media users who asked how could he obtain a master’s degree without a first degree. “We…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the swift establishment of the Gig Workers Commission as that would champion the interest of gig workers. “In government, when they show concern, they typically focus on civil servants. The government has structures like the chief secretary to the government, the director-general of the Public Service…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Human Resources Policy Framework (NHRPF) today in conjunction with the Labour Day celebration. The framework would address key aspects that also include equitable compensation and job welfare. According to Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, the framework which is made up of three cores and…
The private sector has been told to emulate the government in safeguarding workers welfare by implementing reasonable minimum wages. The call was made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim since private sector companies boast their annual profits in millions and should allocate some of this for their workforce as an acknowledgement to their dedication…
DAP secretary general Anthony Loke described former deputy chief minister II of Penang and current Urimai chief P Ramasamy as being directionless and sore after the DAP decided to drop the latter during the state polls. “He is free to say whatever, but I believe that Malaysians are wise enough to judge and the right…
Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes announced that the airlines would charge sustainability fee “soon” for carbon offset projects. “We are also incorporating a sustainability fee in our airfares soon, exclusively for carbon offset projects, prioritising investments in our region through initiatives like Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the highest ever pay hike for civil servants at 15 percent, effective from Dec 1 this year. The last revision for civil servants’ salaries was 13 percent that was announced in 2012. “The scheme was initially planned for implementation in January next year but will be implemented…
