Malaysia Hindudharma Maamandram (MHDM) has called on Hindu temple management and Hindus at large to ensure that temples are reserved for Hindus. Its president Radhakrishnan Alagamalai called for the reservation following the controversy that sparked off after a group of Muslims visited the Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple in Kampung Kasipillai, Kuala Lumpur. “It has been…
DAP vice chairman Teresa Kok blasts Terengganu authorities for being arrogant and discriminatory. Kok, who is also Seputeh MP, accused them of using arbitrary interpretations of regulations to suppress non-Muslim cultural activities. “The Guan Di Temple event did not invite Muslims or promote the event to them. “Terengganu’s claim that passersby could see the performance,…
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) stated that food products containing the popular Chinese herbal syrup, Pei Pa Koa, are permitted in Singapore. This reason is that herbal syrup does not cause issues in small quantities. “In view of the low levels of each herbal ingredient in the food, Pei Pa Koa-flavoured food products are unlikely…
Having a social media app for Malaysians is not a priority for the government. However private companies who wish to develop them are welcome to take up the initiative, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. “However, if any private companies in Malaysia wish to develop these platforms, we won’t stop them. They can contact Mosti (Science,…
Bangladesh’s parliament was dissolved on Tuesday, the president’s office said in a statement, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following violent protests demanding her ouster. The announcement came hours after protesting student leaders set a deadline to dissolve parliament and warned a “strict programme” would be launched if their…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged Meta’s apology for deleting his condolence posts about the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Facebook and Instagram. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil hoped that this situation would not repeat. “I took note, I contacted the prime minister, and he acknowledged Meta’s apology,” Fahmi said. “The prime minister…
Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman announced that to stop illegal entry by individuals seeking to harvest durians from durian plantations owned by the Pahang Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPP), police will increase patrols and intensify operations. “Ops Sekat is ongoing, and police will coordinate our enforcement with the other agencies to prevent people from…
Johor police chief Commissioner M. Kumar said the police are investigating a new lead and would find the motive behind the kidnapping of Albertine Leo soon. “The (31-year-old) suspect is under remand until Saturday (Aug 10). “The case is still being investigated (and) we have found new leads to help us in this matter. “This…
Bangladesh’s army chief will meet student protest leaders on Tuesday as the country awaits the formation of a new government a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled following a violent uprising against her. Bangladesh army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman plans to meet the protest organisers at 12 noon local time (0600 GMT) on…
The DAP isn’t as thick skinned as the Gerakan, said DAP secretary general Anthony Loke when queried on why the party isn’t assisting BN in the Nenggiri by-election. “I am not thick skinned. If people don’t invite, I wouldn’t go,” said Loke. On that note he denied the notion that the DAP is not in…
