Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil denied that the police probe against Bloomberg journalists were indicators of scuttled press freedom. “The police report was made by Berjaya Group. It is not from the government or the MCMC. There are no directive from the government to probe. “The investigation was not made based on a government directive. It…
Sarawak will continue to pursue the agenda of increasing its number of representatives in Parliament. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, Malaysia Agreement 1963 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the demand must be fulfilled to ensure a balanced representation in the Parliament, in line with the spirit and…
The Education Ministry would continue aiding schools in purchasing books this year via Projek Mini Buku Kota, said deputy education minister, Wong Kah Woh. “This project is a continuation of a project conducted last year. “In 2023, the government provided a special allocation of RM2 million for the purchase of reading materials in Tamil language…
In his maiden appearance on the Kuala Kubu Baharu election campaign trail Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming refuted claims that the DAP candidate Pang Sock Tao is a proxy. “Pang is a young, professional, and capable politician; she is not anyone’s proxy. She is truly the best spokesperson for Kuala Kubu Baharu,”…
Buntong state assembly legislator Thulsi Manogaran claimed that the opposition alliance Perikatan Nasional merely copied Pakatan Harapan’s manifesto that was launched earlier. “To me this PN candidate is not committed to the voters of KKB. He merely copied PH’s manifesto. The fact that he only launched his manifesto on Monday shows that he is not…
Malaysia has 5-10 years to capitalise on the global semiconductor industry, said deputy minister of investment, trade and industry Liew Chin Tong. “I would like all leaders in the semiconductor industry and in government to have a great sense of urgency, that we have a window of opportunity between 5 to 10 years to make…
Pas secretary general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan’s threat to file an election petition in the event Pang Sock Tao retains the Kuala Kubu Baharu seat is an insult to Malaysia’s parliamentary democratic system. “Takiyuddin’s ‘threat’ on filing a petition after the by-election is an insult to the Malaysian parliamentary democratic system that is helmed by…
Lower-ranking police and firefighters ought to have higher pay, said Seputeh MP Teresa Kok. “Here, I would like to propose to the government to provide a higher rate of increase for police officers and firefighters, especially low-ranking ones,” Teresa said on Facebook. She claimed that the starting salary for police officers with SPM qualifications is…
Pakatan Harapan’s Pang Sock Tao inherits Lee Kee Hiong’s spirit said Berapit state legislative assemblywoman Heng Lee Lee. “I believe Sister Pang Sock Tao, candidate N06 who has inherited Lee Kee Hiong’s spirit, will make this place even better,” Heng said in Facebook. “Kuala Kubu Baharu is a place with beautiful scenery, perfect for tourism. “Here, you’ll feel like slowing down and experiencing the diversity of…
Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh confirmed that the commission had not received any complaints or reports from any parties regarding bribery to voters or misuse of government assets and machinery during the ongoing Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election. Only one report was received regarding one man who displayed the image of His Majesty…
