BY V. MARTIN If you are wondering why you are seeing more and more racial narratives and hate speech over the last few years, the answer is simple. The government, while flawed, is more representative of Malaysians of all races, genders, religions and regions. The opposition representation is heavily about one race, one religion, one…
Four Melaka DAP assemblymen were seated with the opposition during the final day of the State Legislative Assembly sitting today. The change came a day after the four announced they were withdrawing support for the Barisan Nasional (BN)-led state government. As a result, they are now seated alongside Perikatan Nasional and Independent assemblymen, Bernama reported…
Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan has urged Indian voters in Johor to judge candidates based on their track record, political stability and their ability to govern the state. The PKR Central Leadership Council member said, since the Johor state election campaign began, MIC has spent more time attacking Pakatan Harapan (PH) instead of explaining what…
The Malaysian government has spent RM42.5 billion to pay debts and other commitments linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. Although RM31.3 billion has been recovered so far, the government still expects to bear a net cost of RM20.1 billion if no further funds are recovered. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said the…
70 percent of first-time voters aged between 18 and 22 have expressed their willingness to return to their hometowns to fulfil their responsibility in the upcoming Johor State Election. A survey conducted by Sin Chew Daily through its community segment ‘Da Johor’ found that young voters are enthusiastic about taking part in shaping Johor’s future….
A video of a Barisan Nasional (BN) supporter expressing hope for the release of former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak has gone viral on social media. The video sparking hundreds of reactions from Malaysians after the woman claimed that Najib’s release was “what everyone has been waiting for”. When asked why Umno supporters continued…
Malaysia has begun implementing its National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) through the launch of SemiconStart Malaysia, an initiative aimed at strengthening innovation and developing more locally developed semiconductor companies. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the initiative demonstrates Malaysia’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the capabilities, institutions, and ecosystem required to stay competitive in…
Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said requests for additional federal allocations or loans must be renegotiated whenever project costs increase. He said, the federal government cannot be expected to automatically bear additional costs or loans made by the state governments That is why, according to Anwar, maintaining good relations between the federal and state…
Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Russia and Turkmenistan has been described as a significant success in advancing Malaysia’s long-term energy security and economic interests. According to the chairman of Bernama, Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, the visit delivered two major outcomes. First, Russia assured Malaysia of long-term supplies of oil, gas…
BY MARTIN VENGADESAN Critics of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have been absolutely silent over his recent deals to help supplement and secure Malaysia’s energy supply. As well they might, for why would they want to draw attention to his success in the field of economic diplomacy that will have positive implications for the…
