MIC number 2, Datuk M Saravanan has called upon BN to abandon the incumbency formula in determining candidates for the next general election. “If we had followed this formula, we wouldn’t have given up the Cameron Highlands (parliamentary seat) to Umno,” he said at BN’s golden jubilee celebrations at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur…
M Mukundan Nair Two days ago Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah called out against bullying and cyberbullying. “Cyberbullying and bullying in general must not be allowed,” said His Royal Highness while commenting on the death of A Rajeswary aka Esha several months ago, reported The Star. One B Sathiskumar aka Dulal Brothers was jailed…
M KULASEGARAN The recent situation in Bangladesh involving increased incidents of harm against members of the Hindu community and the desecration of Hindu places of worship is most concerning. These incidents not only jeopardise the safety and well-being of minority communities but also risk the fundamental values of harmony and inclusivity that are essential to…
The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a former Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) trustee yesterday. The trustee was held overnight for questioning. According to a source it was over a number of fund misappropriation funds under the previous PHEB chair. Both the current PHEB chair RSN Rayer and the MACC have remained tight-lipped…
Georgetown High Court judge Quay Chew Soon took Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad to task for disseminating unfounded information despite holding a PhD and being aware of good practice guidelines in research methodology. “Despite holding a PhD and having cognizance of good practice guidelines in research methodology she chose to disseminate unfounded information based…
Cheras police have confirmed that they have recorded the statement of B Sathiskumar aka Dulal Brothers in the prison for cyberbullying and the investigation papers would be handed over to the deputy public prosecutor this week. “A statement from Sathiskumar has been recorded after obtaining approval from the prisons department. “We would be forwarding our…
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A total of 12,871 Indian students joined public universities in the academic year of 2024/2025. The figure is the total number of students who gained entry via SPM and STPM examinations. “The total number of Indians with SPM results who applied, qualified and were offered a place in the public higher education institutions for the…
Penang may likely provide a second public holiday in conjunction with Deepavali. Deepavali has been a one day public holiday at the federal level in Peninsula Malaysia. “I proposed that the state declared a state level holiday for Deepavali in the state legislative assembly. “Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow promised that he would look into…
The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah turned down a proposal for the name change of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). His Highness said the UPM Board of Trustees and himself as Chancellor were not consulted in advance regarding any proposed change of the university’s name. “Therefore, I do not agree with the proposal,” said…
