AMANAH mulls over having non-Malay vice presidents
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AMANAH mulls over having non-Malay vice presidents

While there are no written rule in AMANAH’s constitution for the representation of non-Malay representation in the top leadership, the party’s newly minted deputy president, Senator Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof mulls over this notion. “On this issue of vice president, from the non Muslims, it is not written in the constitution. It is our aspiration…

Houthi hit US-owned dry bulk ship, no injuries
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Houthi hit US-owned dry bulk ship, no injuries

Houthi forces in Yemen struck the U.S.-owned and operated dry bulk ship Gibraltar Eagle with an anti-ship ballistic missile, U.S Central Command said, Reuters reported. However there were no reports of injuries or major damage. US based vessel operator Eagle Bulk Shipping said that it was hit by an “unidentified projectile” while sailing 100 miles…

China calls for larger scale international peace conference on Gaza
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China calls for larger scale international peace conference on Gaza

China has called for a larger scale, effective international peace conference and a concrete timetable that would make the two state solution for Israel and Palestine a reality. The call for this measure was made by China Foreign Minister Wang Yi as Israel continues its military operation in Gaza following the surprise attack by Hamas…

Russia condemns US, UK ‘irresponsible’ airstrikes
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Russia condemns US, UK ‘irresponsible’ airstrikes

Russia has condemned the US and UK over the airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen. It termed the strikes as irresponsible. We strongly condemn these irresponsible actions by the United States and its allies,” Maria Zakharova, Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman said, Reuters reported. “A large-scale military escalation in the Red Sea region could strike out the…

Housekeeping on progressive wage policy still needed
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Housekeeping on progressive wage policy still needed

Employers are prepared to implement the progressive wage policy with a pilot project ready to be rolled out in June this year, but cautioned about the need to tighten any loose ends before implementing the policy, said the Malaysia Employers Federation (MEF). According to its president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, higher wages based…

PM: PN doesn’t even have the numbers for a no-confidence motion
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PM: PN doesn’t even have the numbers for a no-confidence motion

The opposition bloc, Perikatan Nasional (PN) does not even have the numbers for a no-confidence motion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “We have been waiting but there is nothing. “I don’t think it has the strength to bring this motion in Parliament,” he said after meeting Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) management and…