MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan is set to debate controversial Indian Muslim convert preacher Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu over the latter’s offensive statement. “I take note you have accept the challenge for a debate. The topic is simple. You claimed that Hindus carry kavadi while chanting ‘Vel Vel while dancing as if one is…
The Federal Territories Department has plans to create a CHASE City that would cater for the B40 and M40 residents in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. “CHASE is an acronym for Clean City, Healthy City, Advanced City, Safe City and Eco Friendly City,” Federal Territories Dr Zaliha Mustafa said. “To ensure the safety of…
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir clarified that the total number of Indian students who have been accepted into the public universities for the current academic year of 2024/2025 stands at 12,871 candidates. “The total number of Indian candidates with SPM qualification that was offered a seat in public universities is 8,529 candidates…
A legislative backbencher have lodged a police report against controversial Indian Muslim convert preacher Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu following the latter’s Facebook posting that mocked Thaipusam. The police report was lodged by RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters late last night. “I have just lodged a police report at the Dangi Wangi…
ERA FM that has been under the spotlight after three of its radio deejays mocked the religious celebration have been slapped with a license suspension intention notice. “A license suspension intention notice have been handed over to the license holder of those handling ERA FM radio station. “The license holder has been given 30 days…
MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan (BN-Tapah) has urged Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to take action against Indian Muslim convert preacher Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu as the latter made an offensive comparison of Hindus chanting “vel vel” during Thaipusam with possessed or intoxicated individuals. “This is a clear violation of the 3R…
BY: RODZIAH ISMAIL Whenever the government proposes changes with the good of the people in mind, there are always political opponents who raise objections for the sake of creating issues and unhappiness. A case in point is the Akta Pembaharuan Semula Bandar which is expected to be tabled later this year, and is an initiative…
A senator has called upon the police to probe ERA FM radio hosts under section 298A of the Penal Code for insulting the Thaipusam celebration. “Apology has been issued but it is not enough. “I urge the Home Ministry and the Royal Malaysian Police to open investigation papers under section 298A of the Penal Code…
Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera) has called for an end to the cycle of buat salah, minta maaf, ulang lagi in the wake of the controversy over ERA FM’s hosts. “Let’s be honest—how often have we seen cases where someone makes an offensive remark or action, only to get away with a simple apology or…
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called for a probe to be conducted by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission on ERA FM. This would include calling up Astro and ERA FM’s management for an explanation. “This is to ensure action can be taken based on existing laws,” he said. This was over an offensive TikTok…
