The Commonwealth of World Chinatowns (CWC) network has launched its own voice channel with the debut of the New Asia Currents portal as its official media platform. The portal founded by veteran media practitioner Lim Siang Jin with another seasoned comrade Sebastian Lim as its editor; the New Asia Currents in their words, are news…
MIC deputy president Datuk M Saravanan pointed out that Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan had selective memory as it was Umno who had, repeatedly decided unilaterally, without the approval of the BN Supreme Council. “Honestly, when I see this sudden concern about “discussing at BN meetings,” I don’t know whether to cry or…
MIC would decide its future path without waiting for its fellow BN component – MCA, said party secretary general S Ananthan. MIC is a matured independent party. We don’t need advice from others or make a joint decision with the MCA,” he said, reported Malaysiakini. “The decision made by the party leadership will be in…
Anutin Charnvirakul who championed cannabis legalisation has been elected as Thailand’s prime minister. Thai parliament overwhelmingly voted the 58 – year old Anutin following the dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Anutin had started his politics in Paetongtarn;s Thai Rak Thai party but eventually moved to Bhumjaithai party. His name has been those shortlisted as prime minister…
Graduates of Penang should choose the state as their choice of employment, said Penang Deputy Chief Minister Jagdeep Singh Deo. “In reality because of the shifting in global trade trends, the world is coming to Penang to look at prospects to invest and to tap our talents to boost the global supply chain.” This would…
An additional 500 placements for Indian youths to undergo Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses in China would be made available this year. The suggestion that was raised by Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) chairman P Prabakaran received the green light from Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “I approved it….
Opposition party Bersatu’s estimate that the 16th general election would be called in as early as next year was panned by backbenchers and analysts alike as it is nothing but political fodder. Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) said there was no need for the parliament to be dissolved earlier since the nation is on the right…
A picturesque electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s big tourist attractions derailed and crashed Wednesday, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, emergency services said. Five of the injured were in serious condition and a child was among the injured, Portugal’s National Institute for Medical Emergencies said in a statement, adding that an unknown…
Bank Negara Malaysia is scheduled to announced the new overnight policy rate (OPR) and many are expecting it to be retained at 2.75%. The confidence stems from the Ringgit Malaysia that has been able to hold its position at RM4.20 against the US Dollar since May. It is against this back drop and US Federal…
The Health Ministry has defended its pro-health tax raise plan based on at least four studies. “Tax implementation Effectiveness and Impact Assessment on Sugared Sweetened Beverages in 2022 found that carbonated drink intake among teenagers reduced from 36.9% to 16.4%,” said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. “There was also a reduction of 54.5%…
