Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that he would be providing a detailed explanation regarding Kota Kinabalu High Court’s decision on Sabah’s entitlement to 40% federal net revenue under Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution along with the government’s decision against appealing the ruling and challenging certain aspects of the decision. “I…
Transport Minister Anthony Loke defended Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB) senior staff appointment. “Eight out of 12 senior positions (including MAHB managing director) are filled by locals.” He said this in his written reply to Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) who questioned on the required number of locals necessary to fill top 10…
Suspended policewoman Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar, infamously known as “Inspector Sheila” will be charged in court for berating police officers over the detention of a foreigner who drove without licence, confirmed Kuala Lumpur police chief, Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus. “Investigations are complete, and she will be charged in the coming days,” Kuala Lumpur Police Chief…
Political analyst Professor James Chin roasted Kuantan MP Wan Razali Wan Nor and Pas for supporting controversial International Islamic University lecturer Dr Solehah Yaacob and pushing for MAS Airline stewardess dress code. “Moon MP Wan Razali Wan Nor (PN-Kuantan) supports pseudo-history and the KMI narrative. “And why not? He is well known as the MP…
Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Mahiaddin Yassin’s case will be heard by the High Court in March. Justice Noor Ruwena Nurdin fixed 29 days from March to August for the trial. The dates are March 9 to 11; April 13, 16, 28 and 29; May 25 and 26; July 6 to 10, 13 to 17,…
Sabah PKR Leadership Council chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud confirmed that Datuk Ewon Benedick remains Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH)chairman despite announcing his decision to step down from a cabinet position in the federal government. “As Sabah PH chairman, we still respect him because he only resigned from his Cabinet post,” Mustapha said last night after a…
A backbencher has called for the strict enforcement of ‘Esha Clause’ in reaction to revelation of growing numbers of cyber bullying cases particularly involving Indian female influencers. “The ‘Esha Clause’ and existing laws must be properly enforced,” said Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid, reported FMT. “But tech platforms and service providers must also play…
A Hindu NGO – Malaysia Hindu Dharma Mamandram (MHDM) has called upon US Pizza for an immediate cessation of the latter’s pizza box design which was deemed as offensive. MHDM also demanded an unconditional public apology from US Pizza. “We formally demand the following immediate actions from US Pizza Malaysia: a) Immediate cessation: The immediate…
Perak DAP vice chairman Datuk A Sivanesan brushed off challenges by MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan to contest in Malay majority seat. “Why should I contest a Malay majority seat? MIC should at least retain deposit in an Indian majority seat,” retorted Sivanesan who is also Perak exco for human resources, health, Indian…
UPKO president Datuk Ewon Benedick has announced that he would be resigning over a plausible appeal against a High court judgment that ruled that the federal government must give 40 percent revenue to Sabah. A political analyst pointed out that Ewon’s announcement have kickstarted UPKO’s campaign in the Sabah state polls. Professor James Chin of…
