Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is open to discussing the amending of provisions in the federal constitution that prohibit party hopping. “If you (the opposition) want to amend the anti-hopping law, we can discuss it. It’s not a problem,” he said, reported FMT. He said this after attending Friday prayers at Surau An-Najah, Presint…
Ipoh Timor MP Howard Lee Chuan How questioned why MCA president Dr Wee Ka Siong did not address his numerous concerns regarding the matriculation programme directly to the Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek yesterday. “President, what are you waiting for? “When the matriculation issue was debated in Parliament, didn’t you ask the Education Minister directly? “Yesterday,did…
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying emphasised that banking and financial institutions must adhere strictly to established standard operating procedures (SOPs) when handling complaints regarding unauthorized withdrawals of customers’ funds. Lim indicated that the ministry had received numerous complaints about bank officials neglecting to take appropriate action or investigate cases where funds were withdrawn without…
Zainurizzaman Moharam, better known as Zack Rockstar who is active on social media, discussing Malaysian political issues, welcomed the call by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim as a point that lifted constraints faced by social media users. “Before His Majesty spoke, there was a constraint for social media users because there was no support…
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said RM100 million had been earmarked for the development of Chinese New Villages, and four development projects totalling RM780,200 have been approved for implementation in Chinese New Villages within the Maran. “A total allocation of RM100 million has been earmarked for the development of Chinese New Villages….
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said only 15,103 Chinese have applied to enter Technical and Vocal Education Training (TVET) programs. “Referring to the statistics of TVET program applications through the UPUOnline system for the years 2020-2023, a total of 306,380 applications have been submitted,” he said. “These applications are limited to programs offered…
The Government has agreed to amend the Medical Act 1971, so students who went through the parallel pathway programme can gain recognition, said the Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. “To ensure that both the Specialist Degree training program and the Parallel Pathway receive recognition from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and that graduates of…
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the government has taken strict actions against smoking in eateries and public places. The two actions taken are intensifying enforcement activities under Regulation 11(1), Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 and Increasing involvement from various ministries, government agencies, private bodies, professional organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in conducting…
China Press headlined that a robber who nearly killed someone, turned out to be a popular insurance broker from a top-ranking insurance company, known for his affluent lifestyle and luxury Audi car. He has been resorting to disguising himself as a food delivery rider since 2019 due to financial recklessness, often targeting individuals wearing jewelry…
Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen said Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates with 10‘A’s can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. “Now, all outstanding students who achieved 10‘A’s in the SPM exams can finally see light at the end of the tunnel as they are assured of admission to…
