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Month: September 2021

Zimbabwe’s contest that celebrates the artistry of women

The annual contest shines a light on the Ndebele matrilineal tradition of home painting using natural materials like ash, clay … More

Artists, Home, Matobo, Painting, Tradition, Zimbabwe

The woman reviving Egypt’s Nubian heritage

Nubian filmmaker Hafsa Amberkab is reclaiming the power of narrative by connecting younger generations to their language and culture that … More

Civilisation, Destination, Egypt, Nile River, Nubian, Tourism

12MP: A tall order for the Malaysian Government to deliver expectations

IN continuation with the Vision 2020’s aspiration to achieve a high-income nation in 2025, the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP) which … More

12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), GDP, High-Income, Policy, Reforms, Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (SPV 2030)

Malaysia’s 5-Year Plan Sets Its Sights on High-Income Status by 2025

The new PM’s plan focuses on raising income and reining in pollution. Can it be achieved or is it a … More

12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), Development, GDP, High-Income, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Prime Minister

Malaysian PM Ismail’s push on bumiputera equity faces criticism in country

KUALA LUMPUR : A new policy announced by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on bumiputera equity has come under fire, … More

12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), Bumiputera, Equity, Government, Policy, Prime Minister

Khairy shows us that competence matters

The current health minister’s ability contrasts with his predecessor’s. COMMENT | If ministerial jobs are by application only, the requirements … More

Competencies, Leadership, Ministers, Requirements

Get to know the place where personal data is being traded

Malaysia-centric databases appearing online is not a new phenomenon. Every day, millions of lines of data with personal identifiable information … More

Cyber Security, Databases, Hackers, Internet, Personal Identifiable Information (PII), Trade

‘False and fabricated’ – Anwar’s defence against Yusoff’s suit

PKR chief says sexual assault allegation made to hinder his PM bid. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed as “utterly … More

Allegations, Anwar Ibrahim, reputation, Sexual Assault

Could 4D friction strike a blow on govt and PAS?

PETALING JAYA: PAS’ simmering discontent over an increase in the number of 4D special draws could be a harbinger of … More

4D, gaming, Government, PAS, Perikatan Nasional, Special Draws, UMNO

Former Malaysian diplomat says Dr Mahathir ‘needs to retire and stay retired’

KUALA LUMPUR : Former Malaysian ambassador Datuk Dennis Ignatius has urged former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to step … More

Mahathir Mohamad, Paradise Lost: Mahathir and the End of Hope, Retire, Sheraton Move

Minutes show Jho Low attended Sept 2009 board meeting, ex-company secretary tells court in 1MDB audit trial

KUALA LUMPUR : The businessman Low Taek Jho was recorded as present in the minutes of a 1Malaysia Development Berhad … More

Arul Kanda, Audit Report, Jho Low, Najib Razak, Tampering

RM1.1 million compound against Ahmad Maslan a punitive act, says MACC

KUALA LUMPUR: The RM1.1 million compound issued against Ahmad Maslan was a punitive act and a form of asset recovery … More

Ahmad Maslan, AMLA, Compound, MACC, Money Laundering

How 3D printing could help save Hong Kong’s coral

(CNN) : With a reputation as a concrete jungle, few know that Hong Kong is one of Asia’s most biodiverse … More

3D-printing, Conservation, Coral, Hong Kong, Marine Life

The Most Inspiring Photography by Vietnamese Photographer Ly Hoang Long

Meet Ly hoang Long from Vietnam. Since his childhood, he has been more than passionate about colors and wonderful pictures. … More

Creative, Nature, Photography

How Long Can Ismail Sabri Survive as PM? (Part 2)

The PM’s lack of knowledge and depth in these areas will cause him grief and troubles at some point. Part … More

Barisan Nasional, Government, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Perikatan Nasional, Prime Minister, UMNO

Government-Pakatan Harapan MoU ignored the ‘elephant in the room’ (Part 2)

IN part 1 of my article, I mentioned that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition appears to be ‘protecting’ Prime Minister … More

Bipartisan, Government, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Opposition, Pakatan Harapan, Prime Minister

How Long Can Ismail Sabri Survive as PM? (Part 1)

How long can our “accidental” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob survive? Part I – The rise of Ismail … More

Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Perikatan Nasional, Prime Minister, UMNO

More than 51,000 COVID-19 cases in Malaysia’s prisons; overcrowding is an issue: Deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR : More than 51,000 individuals including inmates, prison staff and their family members have contracted COVID-19 since last … More

Coronavirus, Covid-19, Prison

Sustainability, economic goals in 12th Malaysia Plan require further consideration and planning: Experts

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced a series of targets for Malaysia to achieve in its … More

12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), Development, Economy, Government

Cops will try to block sale of personal data from major hacker

Police don’t discount possibility of an inside job. The police are attempting to block an alleged attempt to sell millions … More

Data, Hack, Leak

Weak fiscal position behind muted 12MP prospects for construction sector

OUTLOOK of the construction sector looks subdued as lack of details on the prospects of new mega project roll-outs in … More

12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), Construction, Development, Economy, Government, Policy

Najib: GST needs to be reinstated as soon as Malaysia recovers from pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR : Pekan MP Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) must be reinstated as … More

12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Najib Razak, Parliament

Political elites sabotaged development, says Amanah’s Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The stability brought by the political understanding (MoU) between the government and opposition is vital to keep the … More

12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), Bipartisan, Coopération, Development, Government, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Opposition, Pakatan Harapan

Opposition Leader urges govt to postpone mega projects, focus on public health needs

KUALA LUMPUR : The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) should focus on efforts to provide for the needs of the people … More

12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), Anwar Ibrahim, Development, Economy, Government, Pakatan Harapan

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