Local convenience store chain KK Mart’s public apology over socks with “Allah” term. They confirmed that they did not intend to disrupt public harmony, said its founder Datuk Seri KK Chai, headlined China Press. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s warning to educators who engage in sexual harassment of school children while launching Safe School Programme frontpaged…
Swedish pedagogue and children’s librarian Ingrid Källström’s workshops at the Raja Tun Uda Library in Shah Alam have been a delightful and enriching experience for both children and parents alike. With a focus on sparking creativity and interest in literature through reading and arts-and-crafts exercises, Ingrid’s workshops also provided a unique Swedish perspective on children’s…
A man in his 40s was arrested during a raid at a warehouse in Port Klang in relations to the dates imported from Israel, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Ali. “The Customs Department had conducted a raid in Port klang on 12 March and detained a man in his 40s,…
In an effort to raise awareness of young girls on puberty change and health issues, Buntong assembly woman Thulsi Thivani Manogaran unveiled the Hold Her Hands program on 11 March in conjunction with International Women’s Day. “We need to guide them, I see them as my little sisters. I want to create a safe platform…
Ministers defending their policy decisions and scam operations were the main interest of some Chinese dailies. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s defending her policy of keeping school canteens open during Ramadan in her ministerial wrap up speech in the Dewan Rakyat was front paged by Sin Chew Daily. She also called for mutual respect among students…
Malaysia has emerged as a surprising hub for the semiconductor industry, as companies around the world seek alternatives amid geopolitical uncertainties. The reason for that is Malaysia’s neutrality. The Financial Times reported that the USA is also jostling with China for global technology supremacy and has enlisted support from allies in Europe and Asia as…
The draft law to Parliamentary Services Act (PSA) is in its final stages of preparation, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman. “There was a PSA previously but it was repealed in 1993. It was abolished during that time as it was felt that Parliament should…
A civil society member questioned PAS’ call for school canteens to be closed since Islam is a religion of tolerance. “Islam is a religion of tolerance, the truth speaks of islam as a religion of tolerance, must appreciate and respect the needs of non muslim who are going to school and probably want food in…
Truth can be stranger than fiction. Guang Ming Daily headlined a Sarawakian non Muslim kolo mee seller Lin Shun Jian marrying two women at a same time Wang Ai Hui and Dewi Kartika. Sarawak Women Childhood and Community Wellbeing and Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said non Muslims in civil marriage cannot practice polygamy….
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s call for school canteens to operate operate as usual during Ramadan was front paged in China Press. She announced this while visiting SK Saujana Putra yesterday. Nanyang Press headlined SJKC Hua Lian 2 Parents Teachers Association members welcoming new students while wearing popular cartoon personalities such as Captain America, Iron Man…
