V SIVAKUMAR Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are vital players in the nation-building process. They act as a bridge between the government and the people, ensuring that voices from the grassroots level are heard. Some NGOs operate in alignment with government policies and maintain a neutral stance, supporting various government initiatives. Others take on a more critical,…
The proposed expansion of the sales and services tax (SST) that was supposed to be effective on May 1 has been put on hold since the discussion with stakeholders are ongoing. A major issue is with regards to the scope that is being refined. “When the ministry has updates on the matter, we will make…
China has claimed an uninhabited reef in the South China Sea that marks escalating tensions with the Philippines. The uninhabited reef – known as Sandy Cay is categorized as a rock and it would allow China to claim a 12 nautical mile of territorial sea which overlaps with a key Philippine military post, Thitu Island….
Despite the implementation of reciprocal tariffs, Malaysia will continue to export rubber gloves to the United States (US), confirmed Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. This is based on the fact that the rubber glove sector accounted for about RM15 billion out of RM37 billion for rubber and rubber based products last…
By: ANAS ZUBEDY This article may surprise some. However, I hope many will find it educational or perhaps, a little enlightening. Are the crescent moon and star the symbols of Islam? The answer is obvious but it will need some unpacking. Let us start by asking the most important question. Did the Prophet use them…
Efforts to reach a fresh ceasefire in Gaza is underway. However an agreement between Hamas and Israel is elusive, said Qatar’s prime minister yesterday. “We have seen on Thursday a bit of progress compared to other meetings yet we need to find an answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war. “That’s the…
Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin announced that he is joining the race for PKR vice president in the party’s party’s upcoming central leadership polls next month. “As the party’s longest-serving strategy director (2013–2022), I played a crucial role in the historic achievement of changing the federal government in 2018. “I was also charged in…
With a Unesco accredited global geo-park status in hand, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) wants to promote other green, sustainability tourism to draw in environmentally conscious tourists. Its tourism manager Lt Kol Dr Azmil Munif Mohd Bukhari said that the geo-park status meant that Langkawi is home to sustainable initiatives. “Tourists prefer destinations which are rich…
MIC deputy president Datuk M Saravanan claimed that over half of the Indian voters in Ayer Kuning would be supporting the BN candidate. Saravanan is optimistic of this despite the growing dissatisfaction among the Indian community towards the government. There are 4,603 Indian voters in Ayer Kuning. Of that, 2,600 are loyal to BN, he…
MIC has agreed to a proposal for the establishment of non-Muslim religious affairs advisory board that was made by Sentosa state assemblyman G Gunaraj. MIC deputy president Datuk M Saravanan who is also Tapah MP added that the board should also comprise politicians to better highlight the issues raised. “But the most important thing is…
