Johor takes centre stage, as Malaysia, Singapore leaders commit to enhancing ties
The 10th Leaders’ Retreat between Malaysia and Singapore leaders saw several matters being discussed, including those revolving around Johor, such as enhancing traffic flow on the Causeway, boosting the Special Economic Zone, and addressing the price and supply of water to the republic.
‘Strategic, whole-of-government approach needed to boost sports industry, Visit Malaysia Year’
Sports consultant Nur Jasni Mohamed suggests sponsors should rethink sponsorship strategies to attract non-sporting crowds, adding that Malaysia should have activities, pre- and post- competitions, to boost tourism and tap into the ‘FOMO’ crowd.
Love national language, but leave Palestine-Israel conflict out of schools
It is only right to use our national language when corresponding with government agencies, but we should not involve our schoolchildren in the Middle East conflict, writes Graig Nunis.
Don’t be fooled by ‘scam’ traffic offence emails, complete with police logo
Scammers continue to send out emails, complete with Royal Malaysia Police logo, regarding ‘traffic offences’ and ‘unpaid summonses’. This time, they sent it to this news website.
Is a haze-free Malaysia, Southeast Asia possible? Yes, says expert
For many, a solution to the annual haze problem appears to be nowhere in sight. But Dr Helena Muhamad Varkkey, an Associate Professor of Environmental Politics and Governance at Universiti Malaya’s International and Strategic Studies Department, believes it is possible to achieve a haze-free Southeast Asia, only if governments in the region worked faster.
‘Enough talk, time for MCA to decide – go solo, remain in BN, or join PN’
MCA needs to make drastic decisions, which may include opting out from Barisan Nasional (BN), to ensure the party eventually finds its way back into the hearts of voters, says political analyst Associate Professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk.
Losing friends over Palestine-Israel war
Emotions rise, and friendships lost over the atrocities in Gaza and Israel, writes Graig Nunis.
When will Malaysian govt fulfil promise of 1pc jobs for disabled persons, asks activists
With 16 per cent of Malaysia’s 33.57 million population having some form of disability, it is unwise for the government to ignore this potential workforce, says a group of activists and disabled persons.
Pas has more to lose if it joins Anwar’s unity government
Pas has the most seats in the Malaysian Parliament but will find itself in the back seat if it were to join Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition government, says political analyst Associate Professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk.
Budget 2024 ‘a fine balancing act’, but not reformist enough, says veteran economist
Veteran economist Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam says Budget 2024 appears to be “business as usual”, with no new policies aimed at reducing national debt.