Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has clarified that the placement of Islamic Development officials in various government departments is merely meant for limited roles such as organising Islamic programmes in the departments. “It is not true. Jakim only organises religious programmes,” he said citing a statement released by his…
It is absolutely okay for politicians to have different ideologies and political views as long as it is not defamatory, said DAP veteran Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang. “We are not talking about whether it is normal or not normal, we are talking about whether it is defamatory or not defamatory here,” he said, Malay…
Tahukah anda ada enam syarikat francais makanan yang kerap dikunjungi oleh masyarakat Muslim tetapi kesemuanya tidak mempunyai sijil pengesahan halal Malaysia? Menurut satu surat daripada Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) bertarikh Sept 2, lima syarikat tersebut adalah seperti berikut: a) Johnny’s Restaurantb) Black Canyonc) Dolly Dim Sumd) Ayam Penyet Beste) Mr Dakgalbif) Bungkus KawKaw Perkara…
Sabah Pakatan Harapan is undecided on whether it would use the GRS logo in the upcoming state polls. “We are open to working with anybody when the time comes. But to me, it is too early for Harapan to consider this,” said Sabah PH chairman Christina Liew. “Right now, we may consider any option, but…
Moody’s Analytics is expecting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to retain leave its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0% on Thursday. Similar to the move made in early 2019, it expected BNM to retain this rate throughout 2025. “Malaysia’s central bank will give an update on its monetary policy settings on Thursday. “While the New Zealand…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the civil service to buck up in terms of reforms since it remains at an unsatisfactory level with issues of overlapping positions. In addition to that he indicated major reforms would be carried out this month. “Reports from department heads, directors-general and unit chiefs regarding the negligence…
Strong protests hit Israel following the discovery of the death of six hostages in Gaza against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Crowds numbering 500,000 hit the cities of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities demanding Netanyahu to do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages. Of this number, one third are estimated to have died….
Pas president Tan Sri Hadi Awang can dream on having a better presence in Sabah since the party ideology is contrary to the people of Sabah, said Universiti Malaysia Sabah analyst, Romzi Ationg. Pas has always towards the Malay and Islamic struggle which was effective in Peninsula Malaysia compared to Sabah. It currently has an…
Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil had announced efforts by Byte Dance – the parent company of TikTok to better moderate the mini video social media platform in July with content moderation in vernacular languages as a major step following the death of TikTok influencer A Rajeswary, better known as Esha. However, TikTok remains a battlefield filled…
MCA president Datuk Seri Ir Wee Ka Siong pointed out it will do its best for the people and BN in elections. He said MCA will do what is best for the people and that party members must act with noble intentions. “As long as this party remains strong, and is dignified, it will do…
