The Regional Incentive Payment, better known in its BM acronym as BIW, is not a privilege but a policy tool for public health service, argued Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen (PH-Bandar Kuching) in his address of thanks to the Agong in the Dewan Rakyat today. “BIW is not a privilege. It is a vital policy…
US President Donald Trump is considering a new major airstrike on Iran following the failure in the preliminary discussion to limit Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile production. Weeks ago Trump considered military action in response to the nationwide protests in Iran. Trump on Wednesday posted on Truth Social demanding that Iran come to the…
Ex military intelligence director Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Datuk Mohd Razali Alias, formerly of the Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation (MDIO) today claimed trial to three charges of corruption. In the first charge, Razali is accused of taking US$20,000 (RM78,550) from one Sheikh Ahmad Nafiq Sheikh A Rahman, as inducement to approve a confirmation letter and service acceptance…
The Durian Tunggal police shootings once again caught the attention of federal lawmakers. RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) questioned why the culprits involved were not detained and charged. “Why were those involved not detained and charged for murder. The investigators are still waiting for bullet casings. “Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim himself has called for an…
A lawyer representing the families of three victims in the Durian Tunggal police shootout has questioned the lack of due process even after the case was reclassified under section 302 of the Penal Code. Section 302 criminalises the act of murder and carries a discretionary death sentence or imprisonment of 30 and whipping. “In a…
The Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) was told to wake up to reality, intervene and save the micro, small and medium enterprises instead of claiming that the MSME is strong enough to contribute to a resilient economic growth this year. Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) reminded that the deputy president of the…
US-based Syntiant Corporation, a global provider of low-powered Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, gave Penang a boost with its decision to reinvest US$15 million (RM60.8 million) in manufacturing and research and development (R&D). It is a significant outlay by a tech company in AI, and despite concerns over the US import tariffs cascading over the manufacturing…
MIC has confirmed that it will convene its central working committee (CWC) meeting soon to discuss its entry into the federal opposition, Perikatan Nasional (PN). Its president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran confirmed that he would chair the meeting but stopped short of stating when it would be held. “I will discuss the matter with the…
The Malaysian ringgit (RM) crossed the psychologically crucial 4-per-dollar level on Friday as strong economic fundamentals and attractive growth prospects buoyed optimism towards one of Asia’s strongest performing currencies. RM was at 3.990 to the US dollar. RM surged 1% to its highest level since January 2021, extending gains after Bank Negara Malaysia held rates…
Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh (PH-Bukit Gelugor) questioned how long more would the Sedition Act be under review for amendment or would there be a new law replacing it. “If the said Act is indeed under review or is on the brink of being amended as claimed by Saifuddin, why is it still being used…
