ERA FM controversy: End the cycle of ‘buat salah, minta maaf, ulang lagi’
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ERA FM controversy: End the cycle of ‘buat salah, minta maaf, ulang lagi’

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…

ERA FM controversy: Fahmi calls for MCMC probe on ERA FM
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ERA FM controversy: Fahmi calls for MCMC probe on ERA FM

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…

Take action against ERA FM on sensitive video mocking Thaipusam, says backbencher
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Take action against ERA FM on sensitive video mocking Thaipusam, says backbencher

Backbencher RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) called for action to be taken against ERA FM and its staff for insulting the Thaipusam celebration. “I demand ERA FM to apologise to the Hindus in Malaysia. I want the Communications Minister to take a stern action and all of the staff who were featured in the video to be…

Fiscal reforms boosting Encorp Bhd
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Fiscal reforms boosting Encorp Bhd

Encorp Bhd has enjoyed a brisk turnaround in fortunes after the boardroom’s changes invoke fiscal reforms to how it conducts its businesses. Its non – executive chairman Yusmadi Yusoff spoke about how reforms which was first unearth at Pakatan Harapan street rallies, is now fundamentally entrenched in the group. “It represents our guide in corporate…

Allocate 10% of what is given to Bumis for the non-Bumis, says Lim Guan Eng
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Allocate 10% of what is given to Bumis for the non-Bumis, says Lim Guan Eng

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…

Beyond the EPF Dividend: A Call for Proactive Financial Management
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Beyond the EPF Dividend: A Call for Proactive Financial Management

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…

The Maha Kumbh Mela Experience: A Divine Journey Like No Other
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The Maha Kumbh Mela Experience: A Divine Journey Like No Other

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…

Ministries, departments have allocations to organise various major festival celebrations
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Ministries, departments have allocations to organise various major festival celebrations

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…

Missionary, vernacular schools do receive financial assistance for maintenance upgrades, utilities
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Missionary, vernacular schools do receive financial assistance for maintenance upgrades, utilities

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…