Continuous intervention measures will be used to deal with the dropout of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates as it is more persuasive to create awareness of each candidate on the importance and advantages of sitting the examination, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. “Basically, we have conducted this intervention step before the candidates sit…
A TikTok user who goes by the account name @abdulsahtarnagar, whose previous account @abdulsahtarnagarath was banned, has raised his hate against Hindus. This time around the individual did not place his contact number but retained that he is the owner of Era Selera Fasa 2B restaurant in Seri Manjung. In addition to that, the person…
China has alleged that the British Secret Intelligence Service MI6 turned two staff members of unnamed Chinese central state organs into spies for the British government, its State Security Ministry said in a statement today. The ministry said the case against the two spies, a married couple, is under further investigation, Reuters reported. China and…
Opposition protem party Urimai is rooting for Dr Amar Pritpal Abdullah of PKR to contest in the Sungai Bakap by-election. Urimai committee member David Marshel pointed out Amar Pritpal’s plus points if PKR fielded him in the upcoming by-election. “Sungai Bakap is Pritpal’s hometown. There isn’t anyone who doesn’t know him, said Marshel. “He speaks…
Jelutong MP RSN Rayer has lashed out at the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) for introducing drastic increase in water rates. PBAPP CEO K Pathmanathan had justified the increase by claiming there is a need to spend billions for additional infrastructure. “Does this really justify PBAPP’s sudden and drastic increase in water rates? I beg…
Lawyer Datuk Baldev Singh Gurchan Singh has turned down the appointment to be Penang Appeals Board chairman. Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo said that the veteran lawyer turned down the appointment following allegations of nepotism was raised by a political party Urimai. Baldev is Jagdeep’s father-in-law. “It is extremely important to clarify that…
Sabah PKR has reshuffled its state leadership line up following the appointment of Datuk Mustapha Sakmud and Peto Galim to lead the state chapter. According to PKR deputy information chief Razeef Rakimin the reorganisation is meant to strengthen the party ahead of the Sabah polls. The chapter’s three vice presidents are Azmi Datu Tamboyong, Raymond…
A TikTok account has been found to be insulting Hinduism in Malaysia. The account is believed to be held by one Abdul Sathar Nagarath. The account can be accessed by searching for @abdulsahtarnagarath. The information on the account indicates that the account holder is a restaurant owner in Seri Manjung, Perak. A landline and a…
The singing of the Skanda Sashti Kavasam in Batu Caves yesterday was meant to show that Hindus in Malaysia are a peaceful group of people. “I organise it to show that Hindus in Malaysia are a peaceful group of people who want to practice their faith. “It was only meant to tell the rest of…
Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance and Recognition (MFAR) and Muslim-Friendly Tourist Guide (MFTG) recognition programmes play a key role in gaining the trust and confidence of Muslim travellers, said Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) director-general Nizran Noordin. Nizran said that MFAR aims to enhance tourists’ satisfaction and experience in Malaysia, allowing them to explore the country’s…
