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…
DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng praised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Cabinet’s decision to reinstate the cabotage exemption for non-Malaysian vessels repairing undersea cables, stating it will boost and recover digital investments. He said Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s reinstatement of the exemption, which was widely anticipated, would help to recoup and recover digital…
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh Tseow Tsuan declined to comment on the controversy related to Asia Mobility Sdn Bhd, a company linked to her husband, which was appointed to manage public transport services. “This is a youth and sports ministry event, and that has nothing to do with the ministry,” Yeoh said, reported FMT….
Malaysian Army Public Relations Division urged the public not to worry if they hear gunfire or see military operations in Seberang Takir, Kuala Nerus, and the Setiu districts from May 28 to June 6. “This activity is part of a planned and strictly supervised exercise. Residents are advised to cooperate and adhere to instructions given…
DAP Selangor treasurer Ong Kian Ming said Malaysia need strategic thinking in advancing policy goals during engagements with Chinese officials at various government levels. He highlight three areas with examples in a statement. Comprehensive and coordinated strategy “Firstly, we need to have a comprehensive and coordinated strategy to attract high quality investments from China which…
