KASTHURI PATTO Tomorrow marks the World Day Against the Death Penalty with the theme “The Death Penalty Protects No One” and this year particularly it is very difficult to pen down my thoughts when my heart is full of sadness at the executions of 4 Malaysians this year in Singapore, the latest being Pannir Selvam…
The recent assault by Israeli forces on the Sumud Flotilla, a civilian humanitarian convoy sailing through international waters to deliver food, medicine, and clean water to the besieged people of Gaza, marks yet another act of state terror by the Netanyahu regime. The volunteers aboard the flotilla represented no military, no threat, and no provocation…
The cabinet is looking into regulating Third Party Administrators (TPA) since there are no mechanisms under present laws to do so. “The cabinet is considering a memorandum from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Loving Minister (KPDN) and requested the Health Ministry to refine the proposal and consider regulatory measures on TPA,” said Health Minister…
While Malaysian political circles await for US President Donald J Trump’s arrival to the ASEAN Summit scheduled from Oct 26 to 28 to protest in support of the Palestinian cause, the man himself as a different motive to attend the regional summit. According to New York – Berlin based portal Politico, Trump is attending the…
A police report was lodged by Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (Peka) against Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and pest control company PCH Care Services at the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters this morning. The report lodged by Dr Kartini Farah Rahim urged the police to probe UPM and the private company for conducting two dog…
V GANABATIRAU Every year, Deepavali is celebrated with much anticipation and joy by millions of Malaysians. It is a time for families to reunite, for children to celebrate with their loved ones, and for communities to uphold traditions that have been passed down through generations. Yet, despite the significance of this festival, many of our…
YUSMADI YUSOFF When Malaysia assumed the chairmanship of ASEAN, few anticipated that one of our first major debates would centre on whether to invite former U.S. President Donald Trump to the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Some see the invitation as a betrayal of principle; others view it as a diplomatic necessity.But beyond politics, this…
Xavier Tan The Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign was launched with much fanfare over a week ago at Melaka – one of the states which has enjoyed a resurgence in tourism. It was so crammed in tiny streets of the state that some key tourism officials could not attend the event because there was simply…
BY: HOWARD LEE CHUAN HOW As a Member of Parliament, an Executive Board Member of Invest Perak, and someone with over two decades of experience in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry, I feel compelled to speak up amidst the recent controversy surrounding the Global Travel Meet gala dinner. The allegation that alcoholic drinks were…
Separation of powers between the Attorney General (AG) and public prosecutor would finally become a reality next year with amendments made to the Federal Constitution, along with two new bills. “An amendment to Federal Constitution that determines the source of power will be tabled next year. After that two more bills will be tabled. “One…
