Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that if Sabah requires additional funding, the federal government will maintain an open attitude towards discussions, reported China Press. He also criticized Sabah Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee for playing low-level politics regarding the funding issue. Economic Minister Rafizi Ramli stated that Malaysia’s total debt…
A University of Tasmania based political scientist called Gerakan president Datuk Dominic Lau foolish for proposing that non-Muslims create a self-contained “prison” to restrict access to their events. “Some foolish person suggested that the organizers construct a self-contained “prison” surrounded by tape and banners to bar the public from entering,” said James Chin via social…
Muslims are not allowed to enter a Hungry Ghost Festival event in Kemaman, Terengganu due to concerns that their presence would disrupt the event. The ban is effective in Kemaman, Terengganu. The organiser of the event had hung red banners at the event’s entrance and on tents. “Muslims are not allowed to enter the event…
The Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta will honour the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations with a special event. “This year is a dragon year and also the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. “This year’s festival will feature a special friendship celebration event. “We are honoured to collaborate with the Consulate…
Socio-Economic Research Center (SERC) executive director Lee Heng Guie urged the government to rationalise the RON95 subsidy in three stages. “We have advised the government that if adjustments to RON95 prices are necessary, they should be implemented in at least three stages rather than all at once, as the impact of RON95 is more widespread,”…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Tesla Inc.’s choice to abandon its plan to build a factory in Malaysia was because Tesla could not compete with China’s electric vehicles (EV). “Because they (Tesla) have suffered losses and are not able to compete with China’s EVs. “Their operation in Thailand is big, we are…
DAP vice-chairman Teresa Kok urged the police to immediately cease undue pressure on Malaysiakini journalists and respect press freedom. Kok, who is also a Seputeh MP, said that journalists have the right to protect their sources. “The police’s action of summoning three journalists to provide statements and reveal their sources is seen as a threat…
A former neighbour of Leang Win Son, the suspect in the Albertine Leo kidnapping case, recalled that he had behaved strangely around her daughter. “When he saw my daughter at that time, he actually picked her up and said he wanted to take her to the convenience store to buy something. “He also said that…
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the AT&S (Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft) investment in Malaysia will create over 6,000 high-skilled job opportunities. “The RM8.5 billion investment by AT&S in its first Integrated Circuit (IC) substrate manufacturing facility in (Malaysia) Southeast Asia is expected to create over 6,000 high-skilled…
The Bank of China (Malaysia) Bhd offers an olive branch in financial support to Chinese independent schools by introducing the “Bank of China Chinese Language Education Scholarship”. support financially disadvantaged students in Chinese independent schools in Malaysia. “Education allows students to develop noble beliefs and become well-rounded talents. “However, some children may not receive quality…
