Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pointed out multilingualism among Malaysians as a plus point that drew in investments into Malaysia. “With political stability and strong government, we must focus on economic development, investment, and expanding our capability in all fields. “The Cabinet has endorsed this and wants to focus on ensuring Malaysia becomes a…
Umno would request stakeholders for suggestions to amend the Federal Constitution to empower shariah laws. This would include the Islamic Development Department and the Minister in Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Islamic Affairs Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, said party deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. “Regarding the suggestion to amend the Constitution… we will…
The United Nations is steadfast against any forms of forced mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel began drawing up evacuation plans that would allow it to defeat Hamas. “We’re extremely worried about the fate of civilians in Rafah,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, Reuters reported. “What is clear is that people need to…
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Israel is working towards pressuring Hamas to withdraw a ceasefire deal which Tel Aviv deemed as delusional. It is also not offering a counter proposal. Earlier this week Hamas put forth a ceasefire plan over a four and a half month period that would include hostage release in three stages. This was in response to…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has removed the account of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reported Radio Free Europe. “We have removed these accounts for repeatedly violating our Dangerous Organisations and Individuals Policy (DOI),” said a Meta spokesperson. The DOI addresses most seerious threats on the Meta’s social media platforms. It…
The US, Qatar and Egypt mediators are hopeful that that a ceasefire deal would be achieved even as the war between Israel and Hamas reaches its fourth month. Hamas senior official Khalil Al-Hayya is due to arrive in Cairo for the talks and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is optimistic over negotiations, Reuters reported….
The following are Hamas ceasefire proposal over a period of 135 days, sighted by Reuters. In a gist, Hamas wants an end military operations with a sustained de-escalation, exchange hostages and prisoners, end an Israeli blockade of Gaza, allow displaced residents to return home and ramp up aid supplies. FIRST 45 DAYS:Temporary halt to military…
An Indian NGO leader has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over the appointment of the new chairman of Malaysian Indian Transformation (MITRA) Unit’s special committee chairman. Pertubuhan Kemajuan Generasi Baru founder president Dr Selvendran Krishnan said the appointment signifies the government’s commitment to inclusive representation and and a recognition to…
Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib called for the participation of all stakeholders for the successful implementation of the progressive wage system (PWS) pilot project that is scheduled to begin in June this year. It would be a dry run from June to September. “This is why the government is rolling out the…
