The government is considering shorter working hours for female employees under the Civil Service Remuneration Scheme, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “I will discuss with the Chief Secretary to the Government and the Director-General of the Public Service to provide flexibility even with slightly lower salaries. “For example, instead of the usual working…
Retired Superintendent of Police Datuk Pahlawan Paul Kiong who received the nation’s highest gallantry award Darjah Kebesaran Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa SP thinks veterans aren’t given what they deserve. Recipients of the SP awards are entitled to a monetary allowance and gain status above even those honoured with the titles Tun and Tan Sri. “For…
Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (SP) medal holder, Datuk Pahlawan Paul Kiong rubbished claims made by Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abdul Muttalib (PN-Maran) who linked the Chinese New Villages to the communists. “Not all Chinese New Villages are communist. This is wrong. Some are communists. We identified and isolated them. We checked and took away their…
Bak kut teh isn’t just a pork based dish. The DAP’s effort to emphasize this frontpaged Kwong Wah Daily. DAP leaders and members visited a bak kut teh shop. They ordered chicken and vegetarian version along side the traditional pork versions. DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang, Klang MP V Ganabatirau, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, Kepong…
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo urged women to play a critical role in enhancing the digital economy in conjunction with International Women’s Day celebration. “In the digital technology realm, women’s participation is critical for our progress in the digital economy. “As women are often marginalised, they must be empowered in order for them to contribute…
There is an increase in fish landings nationwide of 1.89 million metric tonnes last year, compared with 1.75 million metric tonnes reported in 2022. In view of that, Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil said that the agency aims to increase the number this year, to achieve the goals set by…
A Bersatu federal lawmaker who is among the six who supports Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the federal level has hailed Selat Kelang assemblyman Datuk Abdul Rashid Ansari’s move. “The support from the Selat Klang assemblyman (Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari) towards the Selangor Menteri Besar (Datuk Seri Amiruddin Shari (PH-Gombak) (shows) Bersatu’s amended…
Containing China’s rise in view of growing competition with the US is not the way forward, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “In their eyes, the adverse reactions to China’s rise – militarily, economically and technologically – represent nothing less than an attempt to deny their legitimate place in history. “The obstacles being placed…
China appreciates the stance taken by Prime Minsiter Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in view of the China-phobia among US and its allies. Minister at the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia Zheng Xuefang said Anwar’s remarks reflected the wish of developing world in pursuing independence and development. “We note with appreciation the remarks by Prime Minister Anwar…
The United Nations will assess tomorrow how it can use an Israeli military road bordering the Gaza Strip to deliver aid to hundreds of thousands of desperate civilians in the north of the Palestinian enclave, a senior UN aid official said. The UN has warned that at least 576,000 people in Gaza – one-quarter of…
