U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country, yesterday, saying the U.S. movie industry was dying a “very fast death” due to the incentives that other countries were offering to draw American filmmakers. “This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is,…
Government spokesman and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that Putrajaya has not reached an ultimatum on whether civil servants would be allowed to work from home (WFH) and students placed on home-based teaching and learning during the upcoming Asean Summit, scheduled to take place end of this month. “The focus is on those working…
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam remarked that Singapore is ultimately the winner after the general elections that took place yesterday. He also pointed out Singaporeans are united regardless of their political preference. “As emotions settle following the General Elections, one thing is clear. Singapore is the winner. “Regardless of how we each voted, Singaporeans remain united…
Reporters Without Borders announced Malaysia’s improved ranking in terms of press freedom on the eve of World Press Freedom Day. Malaysia is placed at number 88 in the world press freedom index compared to the 107th position a year ago. The rise by 19 spots is due to an addition of 4.02 score to 56.09….
Would Umno – Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition materialise in time for the upcoming 17th Sabah state election? That is the gist of the matter that would be determined by Umno supreme council at a meeting tonight at 8 pm. A proposed memorandum of understanding involving both parties in Sabah would be also be tabled, said…
After championing the cause for a public healthcare facility close to 12 years, Subang residents would be getting their first public healthcare facility, thanks to Subang MP Wong Chen of PKR. He revealed the task that he undertook to make this a reality, since the healthcare facility project was postponed for three years during Khairy…
The proposed expansion of the sales and services tax (SST) that was supposed to be effective on May 1 has been put on hold since the discussion with stakeholders are ongoing. A major issue is with regards to the scope that is being refined. “When the ministry has updates on the matter, we will make…
China has claimed an uninhabited reef in the South China Sea that marks escalating tensions with the Philippines. The uninhabited reef – known as Sandy Cay is categorized as a rock and it would allow China to claim a 12 nautical mile of territorial sea which overlaps with a key Philippine military post, Thitu Island….
Despite the implementation of reciprocal tariffs, Malaysia will continue to export rubber gloves to the United States (US), confirmed Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. This is based on the fact that the rubber glove sector accounted for about RM15 billion out of RM37 billion for rubber and rubber based products last…
Efforts to reach a fresh ceasefire in Gaza is underway. However an agreement between Hamas and Israel is elusive, said Qatar’s prime minister yesterday. “We have seen on Thursday a bit of progress compared to other meetings yet we need to find an answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war. “That’s the…
