Malaysia

Malaysia – Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, the PBM’s newest high-profile recruit, is simply an ordinary member, according to deputy president Haniza Mohamed Talha. Despite the party’s enthusiastic response to the plantation industries and commodities minister’s declaration yesterday, Haniza told reporters that Zuraida would not be seizing the reins of PBM anytime soon. “As a new member, Zuraida’s stance will be considered …

Malaysia – The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) is confident about Malaysia’s economic recovery in Q3 2022, despite external threats and downward pressure following Q1 2022’s favorable performance. Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin, chief statistician, said several nations performed better in Q1 2022, suggesting economic recovery despite various global crises producing supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressure, and monetary policy tightening. …

Malaysia – An ex-member of the Malaysian police force who subsequently became involved in the training of dolphins has been elected as a member of the Australian Parliament following victory in the election for the Tangey seat in Perth. Sam Lim, who was born in Malaysia and is the oldest of eight children, has overtaken Liberal Ben Morton with a …

Malaysia – A local Malay language expert Professor Emeritus Datuk Asmah Omar said that the term Bahasa Melayu cannot be replaced with Bahasa Malaysia. According to Berita Harian, a Malay grammarian informed the International Symposium on Bahasa Melayu that altering the language’s name would completely erase its past. “The name of a language is significant because it contains information about …

Malaysia – The letters “KJ” appeared in a ledger kept by Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) for several cash payments to high-profile persons, the High Court heard during Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s foreign visa system (VLN) corruption trial. Former UKSB director Harry Lee Vui Khiun, the prosecution’s 15th witness, stated this during cross-examination. Lee was cross-examined by Datuk Ahmad …

Malaysia – Many images may spring to mind when you think about Malaysia. The fast rising economy and the massive KL Petronas Twin Towers may be the reason for some. Others may recall a sizzling dish of nasi lemak and the country’s diverse culture. In any case, having quick access to some of Southeast Asia‘s most beautiful beaches is one …

Malaysia – Physical voting for the 2022 PKR Election in Sabah, Sarawak, and Perak finished on Sunday with just minor technical issues. Sabah PKR State Leadership Council (MPN) secretary Mustapha Sakmud said voting at 33 polling sites in 26 branches was smooth and controlled from 9 am to 5 pm. Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, and Sepanggar experienced a few technical issues this …

Malaysia – One of the factors that contribute to the shortage of the protein source in Selangor is the high demand for chicken during the festival season. Another aspect that contributes to the shortage is the rise in the price of raw materials used to create chicken feed. Izham Hashim, the head of the State Infrastructure, Public Utilities, Modernization of …

Malaysia – As the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games starts its 13th day today, all eyes will be on whether the national contingent will meet the 36 gold medal objective. Malaysia is only two gold medals short of achieving the aim, having collected 34 gold, 38 silver, and 73 bronze medals to maintain sixth in the overall medal rankings. As …

Malaysia – In order to regain voter appeal in the 15th general election (GE15), Pakatan Harapan (PH) has to change its political narrative as well as infuse new blood into its line-up, according to a forum panel. Former Bersih 2.0 chairman Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, speaking at an event titled “Does Parliament Hold Key Reforms?” remarked that certain PH leaders still …