MAY 16 ― The recent death of a person struck by a falling tree has sparked outrage, but Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur’s (DBKL) response by planning mass tree-chopping deserves a critical look. While safety is paramount, resorting to tree removal signals a sort of performative knee-jerk alarmism rather than a well-considered strategy based on data. … Read more
MAY 7 — In 2023, a video of a Malaysian graduate giving a powerful speech at his convocation ceremony went viral and touched the hearts of many Malaysians. He spoke out against the discriminatory racial quotas at Malaysian public universities, recounting a story about how his deceased friend failed to secure a spot in matriculation … Read more
MAY 3 — A revised code of ethics overseen by the government rightly raises concerns about press freedom in Malaysia. There is an alternative solution. In February 2024, the Malaysian government released a revised Journalism Code of Ethics, claiming it was necessary to adapt to the challenges of social media and contemporary issues. The latest … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The government is planning some initiatives to encourage the installation and utilisation of solar energy systems in government hospitals through collaboration with the private sector to support energy transition efforts at the organisational level based on service-oriented approaches. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that this, which is … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, April 23 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has urged the public not to share any video clips of the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) helicopter crash tragedy, to avoid committing any offence under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA 1998). MCMC also advised any party that had uploaded the video clips … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Food operators continued to voice support for the Menu Rahmah initiative to offer consumers affordable meals, with some saying they dropped these after pledged support from the federal government did not materialise. Speaking to the Malay Mail, two restaurateurs said it was no longer feasible to offer meals at RM5 … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited the public to attend the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Feast at Masjid Bandar Utama Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor at noon tomorrow. According to his Facebook post, Anwar said he will also perform Friday prayers with the local community at the same location tomorrow. … Read more
GEORGE TOWN, April 1 — The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project which is expected to start this September has received over 90 per cent in support from the public during engagement sessions, said Chow Kon Yeow. Advertisement The Penang chief minister said engagement sessions were held with the public including non-governmental organisations … Read more
KOTA SAMARAHAN, March 30 — All parties are reminded to not take matters into their own hands following another incident whereby a Molotov cocktail was hurled at a KK Mart convenience store in Sungai Isap, Kuantan, at 5am this morning. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the public should respect and abide by the … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, March 29 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) hopes more express bus operators will apply for the Temporary Change of Licence (LPS) to provide better, safer and more efficient quality of service to passengers in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilftri celebration. APAD, however, reminded express bus operators to offer reasonable fares and … Read more
