Brewery companies sponsoring charity concerts in vernacular schools isn’t an issue for Malay parents who sent their children to Chinese schools provided it is done so in the best interests of the institutions. “I have no issue (with the concert) as long as the money will be used to improve school facilities, and the donation…
The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) chairperson Charles Santiago wants states to accept that prolonged drought spell and water supply disruption to be a common occurrence from now due to the fact that climate change is here to stay. Hence, he needs all state governments, especially those in water critical areas to step up their…
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) finally took Terengganu Mufti Datuk Dr Mohamad Sabri Haron over the latter’s stand that it was okay for Muslims to preach Islam in non-Muslim places of worship. “If the purpose of entry to a place of worship is with a view to fostering…
Automated teller machines (ATM) will be installed in Nenggiri, said the Finance Ministry (MoF). “The ministry had completed discussions with several local banks and received positive feedback regarding the setup of ATM machines in Nenggiri,” MoF said in a statement. This is in response to reports that the residents of Nenggiri are having difficulties accessing…
The new regulatory framework introduced by MCMC aims to protect children from pedophiles. It would do so by preventing children from registering on social media platforms, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. “Currently, the platforms do not seem so serious to prevent them from opening and using accounts. “Through licensing, we hope that we can curb…
Social media unleashed its ugly side to businessman Leong Chan when a photograph of a stray cat tied behind a truck he was driving went viral to an extent his family and friends are now hounded by well meaning netizens on the pretext of animal abuse. The saying that the picture tells a thousand words…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will present the Madani Economy report during the closing ceremony of the Southern Zone Madani Rakyat (PMR) Programme 2024 on Aug 17. He will also deliver an address at the event. Ahmad Jefry Aziz@Adan, executive director of the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU), noted that the highlight of the…
Penang’s role in supplying 80% of the nation’s gold exports demonstrates the state’s significant economic strength, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. “Penang, as the hub of Malaysia’s gold and jewellery sector, proudly contributes 80% of the country’s gold exports. “This not only highlights Penang’s strength but also underscores Malaysia’s significant position in the…
Malaysia should prioritise economic cooperation over trade and investment, said Investment Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong. “In our usual conversations about Malaysia-China economic relations, we often focus on investment and trade. “However, we may need a new way of looking at things. “We are not just talking about trade for its own…
MIC has decided to appoint coordinators in about 125 parliamentary constituencies having sizeable Indian voters next month, president Tan Sri S A Vigneswaran said. “This is being done to make preparations for the party to contest in the next general election,” he said while opening the 78th Penang MIC convention here late Friday. He said…
