An activist questioned the lack of police action against pro-Palestinian supporter who insulted Hindus and the various Indian communities despite numerous police reports that was lodged. “There has been no police action taken against Mythreyar even though he insulted Hindus and the various Indian ethnicities in Malaysia. This is a serious offence as it involves…
A former PKR leader wants Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and PKR to take the lead in resolving issues concerning the Indian community in Malaysia. Ex-PKR deputy secretary general S Raveentharan said that there is a dire need to focus on the B60 working class Indians since the community leaders are split and not…
The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) confirmed that the death of a friendly stray dog, Kopi was due to an capture and disposal operation involving wild dogs that was conducted by the Besut District Council on Oct 6. “The operation which was conducted on Oct 6 in Kampung Raja, Paya Rawa. Pengkalan Nyireh, Air Tawar,…
A police report has been lodged against B Sathiskumar, better known as Dulal Brothers, and Shalini Periasamy for cyberbullying another victim. For the record, both of the above were charged in court previously for cyberbullying TikTok influencer A Rajeswary, better known as Esha. The police report was lodged by Hema Subramaniam on Sept 30 at…
Ideal Property Group has etch another milestone in an impressive portfolio of completing development projects fast and efficiency in Penang with the launching of the next phase of its inaugural industrial project -“Ideal Business Hub.” This marks the company’s foray into industrial development under the leadership of its chairman Tan Sri Alex Ooi Kee Liang….
The Ringgit traded slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) at the opening as traders anticipated that the local currency would trade sideways while focusing on next year’s fiscal deficit targets, even as global banks continued to pursue easy monetary policies. At 8 am, the Ringgit edged up to 4.3050/3250 against USD from yesterday’s close…
MIC vice president Datuk T Murugiah called on the federal government to declare an additional public holiday on Nov 1 to allow Hindus a longer period to celebrate Deepavali. Deepavali celebrated by Hindus has always been a one day public holiday. He pointed out that the extra holiday would not only benefit the Indian community…
While Malaysia and Singapore is well known for its native Chinese speakers, new data indicates that native Chinese speakers are largest in numbers in Thailand within the Southeast Asian region. Malaysia’s native Chinese speakers amount to 3.7 million, second only to Thailand that record 8.8 million. Singapore is not too far away as they have…
Penang Hindu Endowments Board chairman RSN Rayer has a hard hitting message for Dravidian NGOs who are interfering into the practice of Hindus. “Dravidians have no right to tell Hindus how to practice Hinduism. “Saraswathi pooja will continue in all Tamil schools,” Rayer told Harapan Daily. He said this in response to a recent call…
The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Russian warship Zhemchug in the Penang Straits will commence today with a visit to the Penang Hospital. Later, a Russian naval and diplomatic delegation of eight persons, including Penang’s own civil society luminary Datuk Seri Anwar Fazal will visit the hospital. A brief solemn ceremony would take…
