PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has opted out of campaigning for the PKR candidate for the Sungai Bakap by-election Dr Joohari Ariffin. “No (I won’t), thank you,” he briefly commented when approached by reporters outside Masjid Al-Umm, Bandar Baru Bangi after Friday prayers. He did not reveal his reason for not campaigning for PKR…
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli highlighted that one of the objectives of the targeted diesel subsidy is to invest in the nation’s critical infrastructure, particularly emphasizing public transportation infrastructure. “One of the goals of restructuring diesel subsidies is to ensure that only eligible individuals receive subsidies, with the remainder invested in the nation’s key infrastructure. “One…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the government’s intention to provide due consideration and attention in developing Malaysia’s sports industry, particularly concerning the youth. “Despite facing economic constraints, I affirm that special considerations will be given to enhance local sports performance,” he said via a Facebook post. He also said that sports activities in…
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad called for more thorough studies to ensure food quality and safety before advancing the plant industry ecosystem and future foods. “The development of the plant industry ecosystem and future foods such as cultured meat, cultured meat products, and cell-based foods must be preceded by comprehensive studies to ensure…
China Press and Guang Ming Daily headlined that the man who killed his wife in front of his daughter was remanded for 7 days. The 56-year-old suspect was brought to court at around 11:10 AM yesterday to apply for an extension of his detention. The suspect was remanded from yesterday until June 19. Nanyang Daily,…
The Malaysia Tipper Lorry Operators Association (MTLOA) said housing prices might be affected and increased due to the newly implemented targeted diesel subsidy. “It is quite difficult for them to accept this suddenly, as the tipper lorry industry works closely with the construction field. “Therefore, the cost of construction will indirectly face a sudden increase,…
No connection between Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh Tseow Tsuan and the awarding of the contract to Asia Mobility Sdn Bhd said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. “The investigation we are currently conducting focuses on the procedures regarding the awarding of the contract to the company. “However, as I…
Prominent online news site Malaysiakini is down. A check on their site revealed a blank page. The news site took to X to explain that is facing technical glitches. “Malaysiakini is currently facing technical glitches, partly due to hacking activities affecting our domain.” Readers of the news site can visit its alternate site malaysiakini.com.my to…
Facebook’s parent company, Meta would be collaborating with the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission to raise awareness on online safety practices, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. “Meta agreed to collaborate with MCMC and other partners to implement a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about online safety practices, including the Online Safety for Children and Families…
All three Chinese newspapers, China Press, Kwong Wah Daily and Guang Ming Daily headlined that yesterday at 8:30 AM, a man committed murder in front of his 12-year-old daughter by killing his wife. Nanyang Daily led by Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, emphasised that the government’s immediate priority is to implement targeted…
