Karpal Singh, a towering Malaysian: Malaysia needs more towering Malaysians — Lim Kit Siang

Karpal Singh, a towering Malaysian: Malaysia needs more towering Malaysians — Lim Kit Siang

APRIL 18 — Karpal Singh is a towering Malaysian whose commitment and dedication to justice, the rule of law and good governance must be borne by the new generation of Malaysians. We want not just one towering Malaysian in the person of Karpal Singh but many towering Malaysians and a towering Malaysian nation that can … Read more

Aidilfitri Madani events allow PM Anwar to foster closer ties, address issues with Malaysians, says pol-sec

Aidilfitri Madani events allow PM Anwar to foster closer ties, address issues with Malaysians, says pol-sec

MELAKA, April 12 — The organising of Aidilfitri Madani events at various levels, especially in states, can serve as closure to various recent issue and boost the muhibbah spirit among the multiracial society in the country. The Prime Minister’s senior political secretary, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin said it included the Aidilfitri Madani events … Read more

DPM Fadillah urges Malaysians to use social media to boost unity instead of stirring up racial issues 

DPM Fadillah urges Malaysians to use social media to boost unity instead of stirring up racial issues 

KUCHING, March 30 — Malaysians have been urged to use social media platforms by sharing positive content that does not play up racial issues, which will only undermine the harmony in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said media practitioners are not exempted from playing a role through the writing of positive … Read more

Over 7.36 million Malaysians have updated information in Padu

Over 7.36 million Malaysians have updated information in Padu

PENDANG, March 24 — More than 7.36 million Malaysian citizens, or 35 per cent of the country’s population, have updated their information in the Central Database Hub (Padu). Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) is optimistic that more individuals who have not yet registered or updated … Read more

Are Malaysians happier than most people on earth? Ipsos latest poll suggests we are

Are Malaysians happier than most people on earth? Ipsos latest poll suggests we are

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Malaysians generally are a happy bunch. Southeast Asian countries were found to be the happiest in the world with Malaysia high up in the ranking that surveyed happiness among 30 countries, surpassing richer nations like Japan, South Korea and Singapore, according to a poll by marketing research firm Ipsos. Up … Read more

Analysts: Tepid response to Padu due to Malaysians’ suspicions, fears over data privacy and security

Analysts: Tepid response to Padu due to Malaysians’ suspicions, fears over data privacy and security

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The low registration rate with the Central Database Hub (Padu) that is nearing its March 31 deadline for the public to update their information there suggested lingering distrust towards the government, analysts have suggested. Speaking to Malay Mail, they said the issue went further than concerns over cybersecurity matters, suggesting … Read more

As Ramadan bazaars lose lustre for being pricey and substandard, some Malaysians turn to alternatives for ‘buka puasa’

As Ramadan bazaars lose lustre for being pricey and substandard, some Malaysians turn to alternatives for ‘buka puasa’

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Traditionally a highlight for Malaysians during the fasting month, several Muslims have conceded that high prices and lacklustre quality of dishes being sold have turned them off Ramadan bazaars. Speaking to Malay Mail, those polled said in recent years after the Covid-19 pandemic, Ramadan bazaars have carried a negative image … Read more

Padu is safe, please continue to register, Fahmi tells Malaysians

Padu is safe, please continue to register, Fahmi tells Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil wants Malaysians to know that the government’s recently-launched Central Database Hub (Padu) is very secure and has never been hacked. Fahmi assured them that the data security is being constantly monitored by the Personal Data Protection Department and CyberSecurity Malaysia, so that those who have yet … Read more

Ed Sheeran asks Malaysians for recommendations on what to do in KL in concert promo (VIDEO)

Ed Sheeran asks Malaysians for recommendations on what to do in KL in concert promo (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Award winning British singer Ed Sheeran is returning to Malaysia for the third time — and is asking for Malaysians recommendations what to do while he’s here. With his upcoming show at Bukit Jalil National Stadium taking place this Saturday, the Shape of You singer via a new promo video … Read more

Study warns of ‘brain drain’, finds three in four Malaysians living, working in Singapore skilled or semi-skilled

Study warns of ‘brain drain’, finds three in four Malaysians living, working in Singapore skilled or semi-skilled

SINGAPORE, Feb 21 — Amid concerns of a “brain drain” of skilled workers leaving Malaysia, an official study into Malaysians living in Singapore has found that two-thirds of those living and working here earn a gross salary of S$1,500 (RM5,356) to S$3,599 a month. It also found that almost one in five Malaysian workers living … Read more