ERA FM that has been under the spotlight after three of its radio deejays mocked the religious celebration have been slapped with a license suspension intention notice. “A license suspension intention notice have been handed over to the license holder of those handling ERA FM radio station. “The license holder has been given 30 days…
MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan (BN-Tapah) has urged Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to take action against Indian Muslim convert preacher Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu as the latter made an offensive comparison of Hindus chanting “vel vel” during Thaipusam with possessed or intoxicated individuals. “This is a clear violation of the 3R…
A senator has called upon the police to probe ERA FM radio hosts under section 298A of the Penal Code for insulting the Thaipusam celebration. “Apology has been issued but it is not enough. “I urge the Home Ministry and the Royal Malaysian Police to open investigation papers under section 298A of the Penal Code…
Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera) has called for an end to the cycle of buat salah, minta maaf, ulang lagi in the wake of the controversy over ERA FM’s hosts. “Let’s be honest—how often have we seen cases where someone makes an offensive remark or action, only to get away with a simple apology or…
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called for a probe to be conducted by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission on ERA FM. This would include calling up Astro and ERA FM’s management for an explanation. “This is to ensure action can be taken based on existing laws,” he said. This was over an offensive TikTok…
Backbencher RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) called for action to be taken against ERA FM and its staff for insulting the Thaipusam celebration. “I demand ERA FM to apologise to the Hindus in Malaysia. I want the Communications Minister to take a stern action and all of the staff who were featured in the video to be…
Encorp Bhd has enjoyed a brisk turnaround in fortunes after the boardroom’s changes invoke fiscal reforms to how it conducts its businesses. Its non – executive chairman Yusmadi Yusoff spoke about how reforms which was first unearth at Pakatan Harapan street rallies, is now fundamentally entrenched in the group. “It represents our guide in corporate…
In supporting the Additional Supply Bill of RM20.2 billion and an additional RM2.3 billion for development expenditure, Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) urged the government to allocate 10 percent of what is allocated to the Bumiputera community for the non-Bumiputeras. “I also would like to suggest that the unity government allocate 10 percent of what is…
DAP has announced that 70 candidates would be vying for the 30 spots in its central executive committee polls during the 18th national congress this month. Here are some interesting statistics from the candidate list. 45 out of the 70 candidates are MPs and state assemblymen 15 out of 70 candidates are female There are…
All the government ministries and departments have been given the greenlight to use their financial allocation to sponsor various major festival celebrations as it this would assist in promoting Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and Malaysia’s role as ASEAN Chair this year. “The Madaani government encourages the celebration of festivals such as Chinese New Year, Ponggal…
