Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim defended his Sinophobia remark in view of the growing competition between China and the United States. He also underlined the fact that Malaysia is free to trade with any of its trading partners. “We are fiercely independent. We do not want to be dictated by any force while we…
Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook believes that the implementation of an electronic driving test system (eTesting) will effectively eradicate bribery and uphold the integrity of exams. The etesting system will be introduced at three driving institutes next month according to Loke, he later added that candidates may take the regular driving test or opt for…
Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang was questioned by federal police today regarding a statement he made on February 20, purportedly targeting the Malay Rulers. The interrogation lasted slightly over an hour, signalling heightened scrutiny over his remarks. Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman, Hadi’s special officer, informed reporters who were outside the Pas headquarters earlier…
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted renewable energy, green tech, digital advancements, and food security as critical avenues for Malaysia and Australia to explore further cooperation. “Malaysia could substantially benefit from Australia’s advancements” he said. “I think renewable energy, green technology and digital, and, of course, food security is important and is something…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that his government would consider reconvening search operations for the ill fated MH370 that had disappeared a decade ago. “We have taken the position that if the compelling case, evidence, that needs to be reopened, we will certainly be happy to reopen,” Anwar told reporters when asked about…
Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun is puzzled to hear allegations by former US journalist Christine Hill. She had claimed that she was constantly sexually harassed while walking in Kuala Lumpur. Fong questioned why Hill had lodged a police report, reported China Press. Guang Ming Daily highlighted the case of an elderly Chinese man and…
Kedah Ruler Sultan Sallehuddin ibni Sultan Badlishah cautioned the state and federal governments to reach a consensus or else Malaysia would crumble like House of Cards. While political differences should be celebrated, animosity must not, he said in his royal address at the first meeting of the second session of the Kedah legislative assembly. To…
The police would record a statement from Pas leader Tan Sri Hadi Awang tomorrow afternoon, over the latter’s controversial remarks against the Selangor sultan, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. “We will record his statement tomorrow at 2.30 pm at the PAS Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur,” Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said, since Hadi’s…
Kedah UMNO Information chief Datuk Shaiful Hazizy Zainol Abidin believes the government’s campaign to encourage the Chinese to join the civil service is a way to “oppress the Malay people.” “The civil service has been the platform for Malays to compete on a stage of fairness and equity. If this platform is also to be…
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said celebrating holidays of different races and cultures would help in curbing extremism and racism. “Different ethnic groups of Malaysia have celebrated holidays together, and we need to continue to do so, we cannot allow religious extremism and racism to appear and destroy racial harmony within our…
