MIC finally bid goodbye to the BN coalition it jointly formed in 1974. Delegates voted a resounding yes to the motion that MIC has passed the Rubicon to join opposition bloc, Perikatan Nasional. The party will now apply to formally join PN. MIC delegates have left it to the leadership to determine as to how work out…
There is a need to pivot towards eco – tourism in a big way at Langkawi in view of the demand from tourists and the island resort’s stature as a Unesco global geo – park status. Hence, this is where the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) shares the same aspiration with the civil society here. Since…
A formerjournalist turned politician – PKR deputy secretary general Aidi Amin Yazid has urged voters in Sabah to vote with their heads rather than sentiments as their choice of leaders is a manifestation of the future of the east Malaysian state. “Voters should not be deceived by the numerous promises and pledges made by certain…
Environment rights group Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (Peka) took the prosecution in the Sungai Gong case to task for being incompetent in handling the case that affected 1.2 million residents of Klang Valley who had to endure massive water cuts. “Despite the seriousness of the pollution, the prosecution had completely failed to call expert…
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching pointed out that the Madani government upholds media freedom unlike the previous government even when there are reports not favoring them. “If the government calls up Malaysiakini and question them, I believe the Opposition would be criticising us for not upholding media freedom. “Firstly Meta made a statement stating…
Malaysia recorded a significant drop in new HIV infections. In the last two decades, Malaysia had a 54% decrease in new HIV infections for the period 2002 to 2024, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister stated in a written parliamentary reply that in 2024, a total of 3,185 new HIV cases…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that he would be providing a detailed explanation regarding Kota Kinabalu High Court’s decision on Sabah’s entitlement to 40% federal net revenue under Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution along with the government’s decision against appealing the ruling and challenging certain aspects of the decision. “I…
Transport Minister Anthony Loke defended Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB) senior staff appointment. “Eight out of 12 senior positions (including MAHB managing director) are filled by locals.” He said this in his written reply to Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) who questioned on the required number of locals necessary to fill top 10…
Suspended policewoman Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar, infamously known as “Inspector Sheila” will be charged in court for berating police officers over the detention of a foreigner who drove without licence, confirmed Kuala Lumpur police chief, Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus. “Investigations are complete, and she will be charged in the coming days,” Kuala Lumpur Police Chief…
Political analyst Professor James Chin roasted Kuantan MP Wan Razali Wan Nor and Pas for supporting controversial International Islamic University lecturer Dr Solehah Yaacob and pushing for MAS Airline stewardess dress code. “Moon MP Wan Razali Wan Nor (PN-Kuantan) supports pseudo-history and the KMI narrative. “And why not? He is well known as the MP…
