In supporting the Additional Supply Bill of RM20.2 billion and an additional RM2.3 billion for development expenditure, Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) urged the government to allocate 10 percent of what is allocated to the Bumiputera community for the non-Bumiputeras. “I also would like to suggest that the unity government allocate 10 percent of what is…
Dr Paul Anthony Maria Das The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recently announced a 6.3% dividend for both Conventional and Syariah savings for 2024. While this offers some relief to contributors, it should serve as a reminder of the need for proactive financial planning. Relying solely on EPF savings is no longer sufficient for long-term financial…
DAP has announced that 70 candidates would be vying for the 30 spots in its central executive committee polls during the 18th national congress this month. Here are some interesting statistics from the candidate list. 45 out of the 70 candidates are MPs and state assemblymen 15 out of 70 candidates are female There are…
SWASHNA ARORA The Maha Kumbh Mela—a spectacle of faith, devotion, and humanity—is the largest religious gathering on Earth. Millions of people come together, united by their spiritual calling. My journey to this grand event was surreal, filled with moments of awe, inspiration, and a deep sense of belonging. It all started in Malaysia, where I…
All the government ministries and departments have been given the greenlight to use their financial allocation to sponsor various major festival celebrations as it this would assist in promoting Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and Malaysia’s role as ASEAN Chair this year. “The Madaani government encourages the celebration of festivals such as Chinese New Year, Ponggal…
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has given assurances that both vernacular and missionary schools would receive its due assistance to cover rising maintenance and electricity bills. “For the year year 2024, the government allocated RM44,942,952.60 to Chinese primary schools, RM 17,835,145.40 to Tamil primary schools and RM16.q9 million to missionary schools. The ministry has a special…
The White House has barred access for the Reuters, Associated Press, HuffPost and German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel to cover President Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting. The White House Correspondents’ Association has traditionally coordinated the rotation of the presidential press pool. Reuters, an international wire service, has participated in the pool for decades. White House press…
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid has confirmed that she is not contesting in the upcoming DAP’s central executive committee polls scheduled to be held in March. “I am truly humbled and grateful for the trust and support shown in my nomination for the CEC. It is an honor to be considered, and I deeply…
Having been in the media industry since my late twenties, the passing of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill yesterday is somewhat a welcome. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching’s assurance that the two government representative were actually from the Finance Ministry were meant to ensure funding for the first several years is also assuring….
The current government policy doesn’t restrict foreigners unless they are on the Not To Land list and not the Rukun Negara, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. “The current government policy does not restrict individuals from any foreign countries such as India from coming to Malaysia unless they are on the Not To…
