DAP deputy secretary general Liew Chin Tong debunked the notion of dynasty and divisions within the party as the DAP is set to decide on its new set of leaders in the upcoming party polls. “I don’t think we sound like a dynasty. I came from nowhere — I sold lottery tickets as a kid….
MALAYSIA has received praises from a Bloomberg columnist on the country’s policies governing Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially in applying it into daily lives of the civil service. Catherine Thorbecke, a seasoned journalist on tech matters in Asia said that Malaysia is doing just that, turning to AI to help with some of the tedious parts…
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow who is also Batu Kawan MP and DAP vice chairman has confirmed that he would contesting in the DAP polls on March 16. “The nomination period has closed. Today I can confirm that I will be contesting in the election,” said Chow. He was, however, non-committal over the position…
BY: AFFEZAH ALI When an employee opens an email titled ‘Your Bonus Statement’, anticipation runs high. However, does the actual bonus match the reward envisioned? Bonuses are often seen as a recognition for hard work and commitment, a tangible acknowledgment of effort. While bonuses can boost morale and motivation, they also carry a psychological catch:…
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail reveled that the ban put in place against controversial Indian Muslim preacher Zakir Naik from delivering public speeches was only in the year 2019. “When investigations were launched against him in 2019, he was banned from delivering any ceramah during that period (of investigations). “I have just checked on this…
R Yuneswaran (PH-Segamat) has urged Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil to also engage Chinese and Tamil news organisations to understand their specific struggles. “Beyond Malay and English news organisations, it is also important to recognise the challenges faced by Tamil and Chinese news organisations. If we recall, Tamil Nesan, the oldest Tamil newspaper in Southeast Asia,…
Two veteran DAP leaders have announced that they are withdrawing from the DAP CEC election that would be held during the 18th national congress on March 16. The two are DAP national advisor Tan Kok Wai who is also Cheras MP and party treasurer Fong Kui Lun who is also Bukit Bintang MP. Both Tan…
The recent enforcement action by the Ministry of Health (MOH) against misleading cosmetic advertisements, particularly those promoting their products as “edible” has raised serious concern on ethical marketing. This alarming trend not only poses serious health risks to consumers but also underscores the urgent need for stricter regulatory oversight and consumer awareness. The Dangers of…
There is no necessity to table an Anti Racial Discrimination Act since present laws in place are sufficient. “The present laws are sufficient to ensure race relations are maintained. “Anyone who takes an action or makes a statement that can cause racial or religious disharmony can be investigated and charged in court,” said National Unity…
Even though the Federal Constitution (Amendment Bill) 2024 was passed on Oct 17 to enable citizenship to be given to offspring of Malaysian mothers abroad, it has not been gazetted and enforced yet. “The AGC has finalised a copy of the Bill and sent to the Dewan Rakyat secretary on Jan 31 to obtain royal…
