A group of activists and lawyers want Chinese Muslim convert preacher Firdaus Wong Wei Hung’s head to roll over the underhanded and unconstitutional tactics that the latter had revealed recently to convert minors in schools. They also wanted an end to conversion of minors to the Islamic faith. One activist Arun Dorasamy made his three…
National Consumer Foundation Sabah chairman David Chan thanks the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali for allowing Sabah and Sarawak to continue enjoying subsidised diesel. He also said the exclusion of Sabah and Sarawak from the new targeted diesel subsidy ruling by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reflects his…
Bulk subsidy systems only benefit T20 and foreigners, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Bulk subsidy systems cannot be maintained as they benefit ineligible groups (T20 and foreigners) and oppress the eligible ones. “If we were to pursue populism, we could simply continue with bulk subsidies and accumulate debt. However, out of awareness, the…
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying stated that Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan will soon provide detailed information on the use of the fleet card. “There is a limit in terms of litres, not amount (value), but I think we wait for Finance Minister II (Amir) to make the announcement. We are…
Parti Rakyat Malaysia is the third party mulling over the question of whether to join the Sungai Bakap by-election which is scheduled to be held on 6 July. Prior to this, Muda and protem party – Urimai was reported to be keen in contesting the suburban seat in Penang. “This week, the top leadership will…
Singapore Airlines has offered US$10,000 (RM47,000) as compensation to passengers of the SQ321 who have sustained minor injuries during a turbulence on Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore. One died and 30 were injured during the flight on 20 May. There were a total of 211 passengers. “For those who sustained more serious injuries from…
China Press headlined that a scam group, operating under the name of the Prime Minister’s Office, launched an SME investment project five years ago, defrauding 15 people of nearly 30 million ringgit. Now, with the police crackdown, 18 people, including a 70-year-old man, have been arrested. The sudden implementation of the diesel subsidies rationalisation, left…
Hamas, its ally – the Islamic Jihad group and the rival Palestinian Authority of President Mahmoud Abbas’s welcomed a UN Security Council resolution backing a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. In its statement, Hamas said it was ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan. Hamas earlier yesterday said it…
The court decision on the representation submitted to the Attorney General’s Chambers by the founders and owners of KK Supermart & Superstore Sdn Bhd Group would be made on 15 July by the Sessions Court. Founder and executive chairman Datuk Seri Dr Chai Kee Kan and his wife Datin Seri Loh Siew Mui filed the…
The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) collaborated closely with the Finance Ministry and the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to access data for detecting cartel activities associated with targeted diesel subsidy information. “The crucial data will allow us to detect and respond to any signs of market distortion, particularly cartel activities,” said MyCC. “MyCC…
