Celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan decried that he is the victim as he is being investigated by the police for online remarks that linked Indian actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s fashion to kavadi that is carried by Hindus on Thaipusam. “My good intentions were suddenly misinterpreted. If I have a history…
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh welcomed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) probe into the Selangor demand responsive transit (DRT) proof of concept pilot project. “Now that the probe has started, I want to see truth and vindication come out of this investigation. Malaysia deserves nothing less,” she said via an Instagram post. She said…
Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu have announced that all six MPs from his party who declared support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have been booted out from the party, effective yesterday. Yes, their membership is automatically revoked and a notice will be issued to them immediately following a special committee…
Zulkifli Yusuf, 37, a Malaysian climber, died during an expedition on Mount Denali in Alaska, US. This was confirmed by Wisma Putra through the Consulate General of Malaysia in Los Angeles. Wisma Putra said via a statement that the Consulate General of Malaysia in Los Angeles has been in touch with the next-of-kin of the…
The Higher Education Ministry has developed a medical specialist training strategy to train and produce more specialist doctors in Malaysia, said its minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kad said He said that local higher learning institutions produced a total of 7,935 Masters of Medicine degree holders as of last year, reported Utusan Malaysia. In 2022,…
An initiative by several individuals to sing a Hindu religious song – Skanda Sashti Kavasam -resulted in about 700 people going to Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves this morning. “About 700 people attended this event today. It was done to show that prayers can be done in a peaceful manner without courting controversies,”…
Club Rich Singapore, a nightclub scheduled to host a performance by a controversial South Korean DJ NewJeansNim, has canceled the event. Jackie He, the owner of Club Rich, in an interview with Mediacorp’s Channel 8, said that the DJ was adamant about playing two songs containing Buddhist scriptures. “We (were unable to) come to an…
China Press, Guang Ming Daily, Kwong Wah Daily and Sin Chew Daily headlined the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations yesterday. During the celebration in China, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi brought good news: China has agreed to extend Malaysia’s visa-free entry from the current 15 days to 30 days, effective from…
Media Chinese International (MCILl) is considering to cut 44 per cent of its staff and replacing it with artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the modernisation of its operations. “On the back of this, MCIL has initiated internal training for its staff to equip them with the necessary skills to effectively utilise AI tools,” Kenanga…
Nurhidayah Che Rose, Penang’s PKR women’s chief, and Dr Amar Pritpal Abdullah, Nibong Tebal’s PKR chief, are contenders to represent Pakatan Harapan in the upcoming Sungai Bakap by-election. “Nurhidayah’s name is in the lead now, but the Nibong Tebal branch chief is also said to be interested (in contesting the seat). The PKR leadership is…
