Call for the appointment of a reformist independent Election Commission chairman — Undi18

Call for the appointment of a reformist independent Election Commission chairman — Undi18

APRIL 9 — Undi18 strongly urges Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to ensure that the Madani government’s spirit of transparency, accountability, and reform is reflected in the appointment of the new Election Commission (EC) Chairperson. With the current EC chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, due to retire in May 2024, the government must … Read more

Sabah electricity: Two independent power producers resume operations, back on grid

Sabah electricity: Two independent power producers resume operations, back on grid

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 20 — Two independent power producers (IPPs) are now back in operation, supplying 155MW of electricity to the Sabah grid system. Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan Grid System operator Adrian Mosigil said that one of the companies, Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd, had resumed operation, and supplied 95MW of electricity yesterday (January … Read more

Dr Annuar: Chinese independent schools can reinforce Sarawak’s talent development pool

Dr Annuar: Chinese independent schools can reinforce Sarawak’s talent development pool

SIBU, Dec 31 — The Sarawak government has pioneered the approach of giving recognition to Chinese Independent Schools (CIS) in a bid to further strengthen its pool of human capital and talent development, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. According to Deputy Minister I for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, the 14 CIS in Sarawak have … Read more

‘All of Us Strangers’ dominates British Independent Film Awards

‘All of Us Strangers’ dominates British Independent Film Awards

LONDON, Dec 4 — Drama All of Us Strangers was the big winner at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) on Sunday, taking home seven awards, including best British independent film and best director. Actors and makers of some of this year’s most talked-about movies, including Jodie Comer and Celine Song, attended the gala ceremony … Read more

CIJ’s response to the revocation of Harakah’s media passes — Centre for Independent Journalism

CIJ’s response to the revocation of Harakah’s media passes — Centre for Independent Journalism

NOVEMBER 8 — The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) has serious concerns on the issue of ethical reporting and related actions of the Information Department to revoke the media passes of Harakah and Harakah Daily. Upholding international standards and due process of justice It is of grave concern that there is no transparency and clarity … Read more

Video game Baftas spotlight UK’s thriving independent scene

Video game Baftas spotlight UK’s thriving independent scene

LONDON, April 3 — Britain’s 2023 Bafta Games Awards this week showcased independent video games studios, celebrating the powerful role of lesser-known creators in an industry where blockbuster titles enjoy vast budgets. Video game gongs were announced Thursday, one month after the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) annual cinema awards. Vampire Survivors, … Read more

Siti Kasim bertanding PRU-15 di bawah Gerak Independent

Siti Kasim bertanding PRU-15 di bawah Gerak Independent

PETALING JAYA: Kumpulan inisiatif bersama yang membantu menilai dan mempromosikan calon-calon bebas bertanding dalam pilihan raya dikenali sebagai Gerak Independent, mengenal pasti 15 kawasan Parlimen untuk ditandingi pada Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-15 (PRU15) akan datang. Lima daripada keseluruhan kawasan Parlimen diperhati itu adalah milik gabungan pembangkang Pakatan Harapan (PH) iaitu Batu, Subang, Wangsa Maju, Petaling Jaya … Read more

Post-mortem on AFF Cup debacle: Dell Akbar to head independent investigation body

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Dell Akbar Khan has been appointed to head an independent investigation body to conduct a post-mortem on the national team’s performance at the recent Asean Football Federation (AFF) Cup 2020 in Singapore. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd