Backbencher V Ganabatirao (PH-Klang) questioned whether the spirit of compassion in the Malaysia Madani vision is present in the Budget 2025 due to the imbalance in allocation for the various communities in Malaysia, particularly the Indian community. Compassion is one of the six values put forth in the Madani vision. “I fully support the concept…
Senator Dr A Lingeshwaran has called upon Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to declare Nov 1 as public holiday too. This is in view of Oct 31 being a public holiday in conjunction of Deepavali. “It will be great if PMX can consider extra holiday on Friday for all, not just limited to Indians,”…
Newly minted Sabah DAP chairman Phoong Jin Zhe heads the state chapter with Sandakan MP Vivian Wong Shir Yee as the state secretary from 2024 to 2026. Deputy Primary Industries and Commodities Minister secured his position as deputy chairman. The following are the full list of Sabah DAP’s new committee Chairman: Phoong Jin Zhe Deputy…
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo is confident that the Johor – Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) would be a catalyst for data centre supply chain growth. “I am confident that more data centres will be built here, thanks to the establishment of the JSSEZ. “I believe this special economic zone will spur businesses, including small-…
DAP will review its policy that prohibits its elected representatives from accepting honorific titles next year during the party congress in March, confirmed party secretary general Anthony Loke. He who supports the current policy said this during the Sabah DAP convention today. DAP’s Likas assemblyman Datuk Tan Lee Fatt was among those awarded the Panglima…
National DAP Socialist Youth (DAPSY) chief Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen confirmed that a police report will be lodged against Perak Pas chief Razman Zakaria. “We in DAPSY will make a police report against him and i urge the authorities to carry out an investigation without fear or favor against Razman Zakaria. “Once proven, he…
Commercial satellite imagery showed that Israeli airstrikes hit buildings during an attack on Saturday that Iran used for mixing solid fuel for ballistic missiles, according to separate assessments by two American researchers. The judgments were reached by David Albright, a former U.N. weapons inspector who heads the Institute for Science and International Security research group,…
A senator has called upon the government to allocate RM200 million for a foundation that would empower Indians in the education sector. “How do you empower education of Indian children? Instead of giving out handouts, send them to attend good courses. Indians needs education, economic, social empowerment. “Why should our intelligent children study locally? Why…
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that the Health Ministry has no plans to amend Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 regarding the abolition of death sentence for offences related to dangerous drugs. “Even though the Health Ministry supervises the 1952 Dangerous Drugs Act, the implementation and enforcement of the act is under other agencies,…
Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) urged the government to create a game changer by establishing an Indian education fund with an annual allocation of RM100 million for Indian students in higher education institutions nationwide. He made the call while acknowledging the government’s specific and general allocation for the Indian community via MITRA and several other initiatives. “We…
