The Durian Tunggal police shootings once again caught the attention of federal lawmakers. RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) questioned why the culprits involved were not detained and charged. “Why were those involved not detained and charged for murder. The investigators are still waiting for bullet casings. “Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim himself has called for an…
A lawyer representing the families of three victims in the Durian Tunggal police shootout has questioned the lack of due process even after the case was reclassified under section 302 of the Penal Code. Section 302 criminalises the act of murder and carries a discretionary death sentence or imprisonment of 30 and whipping. “In a…
The Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) was told to wake up to reality, intervene and save the micro, small and medium enterprises instead of claiming that the MSME is strong enough to contribute to a resilient economic growth this year. Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) reminded that the deputy president of the…
US-based Syntiant Corporation, a global provider of low-powered Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, gave Penang a boost with its decision to reinvest US$15 million (RM60.8 million) in manufacturing and research and development (R&D). It is a significant outlay by a tech company in AI, and despite concerns over the US import tariffs cascading over the manufacturing…
MIC has confirmed that it will convene its central working committee (CWC) meeting soon to discuss its entry into the federal opposition, Perikatan Nasional (PN). Its president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran confirmed that he would chair the meeting but stopped short of stating when it would be held. “I will discuss the matter with the…
The Malaysian ringgit (RM) crossed the psychologically crucial 4-per-dollar level on Friday as strong economic fundamentals and attractive growth prospects buoyed optimism towards one of Asia’s strongest performing currencies. RM was at 3.990 to the US dollar. RM surged 1% to its highest level since January 2021, extending gains after Bank Negara Malaysia held rates…
Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh (PH-Bukit Gelugor) questioned how long more would the Sedition Act be under review for amendment or would there be a new law replacing it. “If the said Act is indeed under review or is on the brink of being amended as claimed by Saifuddin, why is it still being used…
A Penang state assemblyman took the Indian community on social media to task for the continued decline of students in Tamil primary schools since there are quarters blaming political leaders and the government for the current imbroglio. Bagan Dalam assemblyman K Kumaran also said that it is wrong to blame political leaders and the government…
Teoh Beng Hock’s death has been classified as No Further Action (NFA) by the Attorney General due to lack of evidence. “The main legal basis for this decision is due to present evidence being insufficient to prosecute any individuals in the court on the basis of beyond reasonable doubt,” said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin…
A source within the opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional claimed that reports about MIC joining them was leaked out by MIC itself. “In policy we have accepted them on Dec 9 last year. They would now need to submit an application. “We believe this is being used by MIC as a bargaining chip as it is…
