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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…

Pakatan Harapan’s Pang Sock Tao also known as Xiao Tao expressed gratitude to Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh on Facebook. “Thank you, Sister Hannah Yeoh,” said Pang.  Pang was responding to a Facebook post posted by Hannah. “I believe the late Lee Kee Hiong introduced many cultural initiatives and supported sports clubs.  “I hope…

A food trailer scam left 19 victims poorer by RM300,000. Multiple aspiring food truck entrepreneurs paid for food trailers from the same company last year but never received them, disrupting their business plans significantly, reported China Press and Sin Chew Daily Nanyang Daily headlined that the government’s plans to increase civil servants salary by 13…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Anti-Corruption Strategies (NACS) 2024-2028 with a focus on effective corruption prevention efforts and improvisations on governance and integrity in the administration of public services and government linked companies. The NACS replaces the National Anti -Corruption Plan is part of Malaysia’s reform agenda with core strategies to…

A vernacular school is facing triple whammy that would probably cause it to be shutdown. SJK(T) Ladang Mados in Ulu Tiram, Johor is among 3380 school with less students (SKM) nationwide. It only has nine students with five teachers. The school that began its operation 1928, at its peak, had around 130 students, reported Vanakkam…