Ipoh Timor MP Howard Lee Chuan How dared MCA vice president Wee Jeck Seng to either demonstrate or raise the alleged discrepancies in the MyKiosk issue in the parliament. “I openly challenge you. Bring the MCA members and demonstrate at any spots where MyKiosk has been built. Lets see who would follow suit. People are…
The US International Trade Commission determined on Tuesday that domestic solar panel makers were materially harmed or threatened by a flood of cheap imports from four Southeast Asian nations, bringing the United States a step closer to imposing stiff duties on those goods. The “yes” vote by the three-member ITC means the Commerce Department will…
Parti Warisan Sabah led by Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal has dismissed rumours that it is part of any alliances or electoral pacts. This means Warisan will be going solo in the upcoming 17th Sabah state election. Party secretary-general Datuk Lorretto Padua Jr confirmed that the party would contest under its own logo. “Rumours that Warisan…
Malaysia and Iran would be having strategic collaborations in three health areas, revealed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. “Malaysia recognises Iran’s technical expertise and scientific advancement in healthcare — and believes this collaboration can harness our shared strengths for the benefit of global health,” he said via a Facebook post. The minister said…
The wave of new US tariffs has severely dampened the mood among exporters and 42% of companies now expect their export revenues to decline markedly, according to a global survey by Allianz Trade published on Tuesday. The credit insurer surveyed 4,500 exporters in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Britain, the United States, Singapore and China…
President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act, bipartisan legislation that enacts stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called “revenge porn,” as fell as deepfakes created by artificial intelligence. The measure, which goes into effect immediately, was introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar,…
Israel announced it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade, days after global experts on food security warned of famine. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a “starvation crisis” would jeopardize Israel’s new military offensive in Gaza, and his Cabinet approved a decision to allow a “basic” amount…
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asadudin Owaisi who is also Hyderabad MP described Pakistan as a threat to humanity due to its role sponsoring terrorism. This comes in the wake of the BJP led Indian government roping in MPs across political divide to solidify India positioning following the strikes that India conducted on Pakistan…
Hindus in Penang are questioning defence lawyer Shamser Singh Thind’s claim that the PHEB is empowered to give out funds and assistance to Muslims. “The PHEB is governed by the Hindu Endowments Ordinance (Cap. 273) and is established specifically to manage Hindu religious endowments and assets in Penang,” said a source who wished to remain…
The Global Human Rights Federation (GHRF) is at loggerheads with the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisation (Mapim) over Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Hindutva. RSS is an India based right wing, Hindu nationalist volunteer body. Hindutva is a term coined by the West to describe the extremism by right wing India. GHRF president S…
