Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 5.3 percent year – on – year in the second quarter of 2024 as there is a sustained domestic demand and better exports, said Ambank Group. This forecast was mentioned in a note released last night It is based on gradual improvements of the external sector, improved…
There are no restrictions for opposition lawmakers to enter schools “However there is a guideline that must be applied from the Education Ministry and abided to – the Guidelines for Invitations or Visits by Dignitaries and Politicians to Education Institutions, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. This guideline is part of a professionals circular. She said…
Universiti Teknologi Mara accepts international students as it is a prerequisite to be listed in QS World University Rankings. “It is also an element that is measured by the Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA),” explained Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. The international students are only accepted for postgraduate studies. There has been a steady increase of international…
The need for Tamil Language teachers is not critical in national secondary schools, confirmed Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “As of May 31, 2024, 624 is needed and there are 640 teachers. “To ensure an even spread of teachers teachers are relocated according to schools that opted to have Tamil Language with students who are keen…
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has not settled his income tax arrears and has not reached a conclusive end on this matter, confirmed Finance Minister. “There case proceedings are ongoing and the next hearing at the Insolvency High Court in Kuala Lumpur is scheduled on 29 July 2024.” The Finance Minister said this…
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that the report claiming he called for ties with Umno to be cut off is false. “The statement in question was never made by Penang Chief Minister and Penang Pakatan Harapan chairman YAB Chow Kon Yeow,” said Chow’s Facebook page admin. Recently a Facebook post titled “The Penang…
Kelantan Umno has officially declared its Youth chief Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani as the BN candidate for the Nenggiri by-election that would be held on August 17. Kelantan Umno liaison chief Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub made the announcement in a press conference in Kota Bharu. The candidacy of the 38 year old Azmawi was…
Two motions regarding the late Teoh Beng Hock was rejected by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. Johari rejected both the motions filed by Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) since Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution told the Dewan Rakyat on July 2 that the matter was still under investigation under section 342 of the…
Umno supreme council member Datuk Puad Zarkashi dared Pas to field its candidate in the upcoming Nenggiri by-election. “Pas ought to punish Bersatu for Azizi’s actions,” said Puad, in reference to Azizi Abu Naim who won the seat as Bersatu candidate during Kelantan state polls last year. Azizi is also Gua Musang MP who is…
Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng assisted Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students with 10‘A’s in his constituency to get placements in the matriculation programme. “All 80 students with 10’A’s from the Bagan parliamentary constituency, including the initial 7 students who did not receive acceptance letters, have now been admitted to matriculation programme. “In Penang, 21 out…
