Malaysia

Patinggi Abang Johari Openg, Sarawak’s Chief Minister, said the state would reject any proposals that violate religious freedom. He said that the state government would always guarantee the welfare of other religions but did not explain more. On Malaysia Day, at the Sarawak State Assembly Complex, the chief minister stated, “We walk the talk.” Related PostsA-G discovers security flaws and …

Childcare, kindergarten and daycare operators, as well as parents, are reminded to comply with the stipulated standard operating procedure (SOP) as childcare services in states under Phase One and Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (PPN) reopen tomorrow. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said that the reopening of childcare services was a good …

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Transformation and Political Stability signed between the government and Pakatan Harapan (PH) stems from the government’s inclusive policy, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wants to govern the country in an inclusive manner and based on the spirit of the Malaysian Family, …

Pengerang MP Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said delivered a no-holds-barred speech today when urging the government to expedite her Private Member’s Bill to penalise party hopping MPs. In sarcastic remarks that included a Malay poem criticising political defectors, the former de facto law minister and Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat said her Bill was urgent as “frogs can hop …

Former World Junior champion Goh Jin Wei shocked the badminton fraternity today by announcing her retirement from the racquet sport, aged only 21. The Penangite announced her early retirement through a video posted on her YouTube, just two days after she was excluded from the Sudirman Cup squad. Related PostsChina Projects in Philippines Discovered Loaded with Cryptic ConditionsChina’s growing problem …

Tan Sri Annuar Musa, Minister of Communications and Multimedia, does not eliminate the possibility of having similar agreements with other Opposition parties following the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. According to reports, he indicated that the administration is interested in pursuing similar agreements with the rest of the Opposition. Related PostsA Petition to Approved Ivermectin …

UMNO spokesman Shahril Hamdan reiterated his party’s rejection of DAP and Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, citing the government and the Pakatan Harapan coalition’s bipartisan agreement. On Facebook, he said that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed recently was only to guarantee the present administration’s stability rather than a political realignment. Related PostsAnwar urges govt to improve current Bumi …

DAP’s Anthony Loke said that the “historic” agreement that the government and opposition legislators will sign this evening may pave the way for more political collaboration and bipartisanship throughout the nation. The DAP’s parliamentary leader encouraged Malaysians not to rush to judgment on the historic deal, stressing that opposition MPs will continue to scrutinize the government for mistakes and inadequacies. …

Around 100 teachers in Terengganu have refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said today. He said that the figure represented a tiny fraction of the total number of teachers employed in the state. Following the opening ceremony of the 14th State Legislative Assembly’s Fourth Term at Wisma Darul Iman here, he told …

The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) is looking into a video that has been making the rounds on social media depicting a VIP who reportedly skipped the line at a mosque to conduct the Friday prayer. The video has gone viral since then. Mr. Datuk Ahmad Marzuk Shaary, the deputy minister, emphasized that all worshipers should be treated equally, and that …