Film industry players have become jittery and unsure due to President Donald J Trump’s decision to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the United States. Details on the film tariffs are still unclear but have still sent jitters and fuelled uncertainty. The dilemma for producers and distributors is: do they no longer…
The following are part of the speech delivered by Wong Chen (PH-Subang) during a special seating at the Dewan Rakyat earlier today: In my opinion, there are several main reasons why the United States is implementing this extraordinary, very aggressive trade policy, including: (a) slowing down post-Covid consumer spending and shifting the culture of hyper-consumerism…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country, yesterday, saying the U.S. movie industry was dying a “very fast death” due to the incentives that other countries were offering to draw American filmmakers. “This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is,…
Government spokesman and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that Putrajaya has not reached an ultimatum on whether civil servants would be allowed to work from home (WFH) and students placed on home-based teaching and learning during the upcoming Asean Summit, scheduled to take place end of this month. “The focus is on those working…
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam remarked that Singapore is ultimately the winner after the general elections that took place yesterday. He also pointed out Singaporeans are united regardless of their political preference. “As emotions settle following the General Elections, one thing is clear. Singapore is the winner. “Regardless of how we each voted, Singaporeans remain united…
As Malaysia enters the second half of the decade, it stands at a critical juncture. One path leads toward national regeneration, progressive reform, and inclusive prosperity. The other, toward regression, division, and economic stagnation. The divide is not theoretical—it is starkly embodied in the contrast between the Unity Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri…
Reporters Without Borders announced Malaysia’s improved ranking in terms of press freedom on the eve of World Press Freedom Day. Malaysia is placed at number 88 in the world press freedom index compared to the 107th position a year ago. The rise by 19 spots is due to an addition of 4.02 score to 56.09….
As Malaysia joins the annual global celebration of World Press Freedom Day by the United Nations on 3rd May, the nation stands at a pivotal moment for media freedom, ethical journalism and reform. This year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media”[1], resonates…
Today is May 3, 2025. This date commemorates the World Press Freedom Day. According to Unesco, the World Press Freedom Day would be focused on a theme that has hit hard on Malaysian media practitioners. The theme is – Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Press Freedom…
BY: RUBANA VIGHNESVARAN & HANNA YAHYA In Malaysia, the steep increase in medical insurance premiums remains a pressing issue. Many individuals have been forced to give up their policies, while others must reassess their coverage to ensure affordability. This rise in premiums stems from multiple factors, including rising healthcare costs, annual medical inflation, over utilisation,…
