‘Sabah is not for experiments’: Masidi urges respect, rejects ‘lab rat’ treatment as seat negotiations loom in unity govt Posted on 09/11/2024 KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 — Sabah is not a place for political experiments, said Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) deputy president Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun. Referring to Sabah’s political history, Masidi pointed out that there have been instances where the state was a subject of political experiments. “I… Read more
Dewan Bahasa refutes ‘baseless’ social media claims of burning Iban books, reaffirms commitment to cultural preservation efforts Posted on 09/11/2024 KUCHING, Nov 9 — Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has denied allegations that it had burned Iban works of literature and books. In a statement today, DBP stressed that such a statement, which has been widely circulated in social media, is unfounded, untrue and may cause confusion and misunderstanding and… Read more
Thai police: Solid evidence behind arrest of six Malaysians in Sg Golok, including popular Kelantan folk singer, for possessing yaba pills Posted on 09/11/2024 NARATHIWAT, Nov 9 — Thai police have confirmed that the arrest of six Malaysians, including a female singer, at a hotel in Sungai Golok on Nov 1 was based on solid evidence. Sungai Golok district police chief Col. Pol Jedsadavit Ingprapan said the investigation was supported by evidence found at… Read more
Home Ministry: Cops to probe Kulim ‘khatib’ for Friday sermon claiming Putrajaya granted citizenship to 1.2 million Chinese nationals Posted on 09/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 – The police are reportedly investigating a khatib for allegedly making false claims in a Friday sermon that Malaysia had granted citizenship en masse to 1.2 million Chinese nationals. New Straits Times reported Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail expressing regret over the sermon in… Read more
DBKL arah henti kerja projek perumahan susulan ‘letupan’ Posted on 09/11/2024 Keadaan struktur binaan yang retak membabitkan sebuah projek perumahan di Wangsa Maju. PETALING JAYA: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) mengarahkan kerja pembinaan di sebuah projek perumahan di Wangsa Maju dihentikan susulan insiden letupan melibatkan kegagalan struktur binaannya, kelmarin. Dalam kenyataan, DBKL memaklumkan tindakan itu susulan aduan diterima daripada penduduk PPR… Read more
Bendung segera isu kaum, agama, titah Sultan Perak Posted on 09/11/2024 Sultan Nazrin Shah berangkat ke Istiadat Menghadap Sembah Taat Setia dan Penganugerahan Darjah Kebesaran Negeri Perak Sempena Sambutan Ulang Tahun Hari Keputeraan Ke-68 Sultan Perak di Istana Iskandariah. (Gambar Bernama) KUALA KANGSAR: Isu agama dan kaum terus dijadikan bahan untuk berpolitik yang mengancam perpaduan rakyat negara ini perlu segera dibendung,… Read more
Meritocracy with affirmative action Posted on 09/11/2024 From Kua Kia Soong It is heartening to hear that Sarawak has decided to remove race-based quotas for university entrance and to bring back meritocracy as the basis for entry into tertiary educational institutions. This is indeed a game changer when we continue to witness the abuse of the so-called… Read more
HRD Corp to continue funding parenting courses, says Anwar Posted on 09/11/2024 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative by the Human Resource Development Corporation is in support of the National Family Month celebration. KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) will continue its initiative to fund courses focussed on family development and parenting for employees, using employer levy contributions…. Read more
Nottingham Forest aiming high after defying expectations Posted on 09/11/2024 Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood celebrates scoring during their Premier League match against West Ham United at the City Ground, Nottingham. (AP pic) NOTTINGHAM: Nottingham Forest have defied expectations to reach their highest Premier League position in 26 years after surviving one of the most turbulent seasons in the club’s history…. Read more
Perak police detain Vietnamese woman linked to arson destroying homes, cars in Manjung Posted on 09/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Police have detained a Vietnamese woman to assist with an arson investigation involving three homes and four vehicles in Taman Singa, near Sitiawan, early yesterday. According to a report by the New Straits Times, Manjung district police chief Assistant Commissioner Hasbullah Abd Rahman said a… Read more