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Don’t force non-Muslim business operators to get halal certification, says Zahid

Mandatory halal certification proposal falls under Conference of Rulers purview, says Zahid

ANY decision on the proposal to make halal certification mandatory for all restaurants and food operators comes under the jurisdiction…
Anwar to consider land title request of Felda Lahad Datu folks

Anwar to consider land title request of Felda Lahad Datu folks

PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim has agreed to consider a request for land titles from Kampung Tambisan folks residing on Felda…
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Let no Muslim resort to name-calling.

IN A few days’ time, Muslims will celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him – pbuh)…
Probe into welfare homes child sex abuse claims ongoing, says IGP

Probe into welfare homes child sex abuse claims ongoing, says IGP

THE interviewing process involving the 402 rescued children from 18 care homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings…
Our children need better protection under laws

A wake-up call for child protection services

OVER the years we have had numerous wake-up calls for improving child protection services. Children dying in childcare centres, being…
Seeking halal food in multireligious Malaysia

Seeking halal food in multireligious Malaysia

DAP lawmaker Teresa Kok has found herself at the centre of controversy after expressing concerns over a proposal recently revealed…
South China Sea issues should be resolved through Asean, says minister

South China Sea issues should be resolved through Asean, says minister

DEFENCE Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has stressed that Asean must continue to handle all issues related to the South China…
Sarawak villagers worry over presence of outsiders on native land

Sarawak villagers worry over presence of outsiders on native land

SARAWAK natives have raised concerns after discovering outsiders carrying out surveys on indigenous land in remote areas. The Society for Rights…
Unicef calls for long-term support after claims of mass child abuse in welfare homes

Unicef calls for long-term support after claims of mass child abuse in welfare homes

THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has expressed shock over revelations of physical and sexual abuse of children in welfare…
Sarawak’s pursuit of rights not anti-federalism, says Abang Jo

Sarawak’s pursuit of rights not anti-federalism, says Abang Jo

SARAWAK’s pursuit of its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is not intended to challenge the country’s federal system,…
Union lodges police report against KL bank over alleged obstruction of activities

Union lodges police report against KL bank over alleged obstruction of activities

THE National Union of Bank Employees (Nube) has lodged a police report against a bank in Kuala Lumpur for allegedly…
Good sense must prevail over halal certification controversy, says business group

Good sense must prevail over halal certification controversy, says business group

THE decision to apply for halal certification should be made by eatery operators, not the Islamic development department (Jakim), said…
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It’s divisive to classify cigarettes as non-halal

I’M concerned about the recent proposal to place cigarettes in the non-halal section of stores, aligning them with alcohol and…
Our children need better protection under laws

Transforming the Malaysian healthcare system – Rebuilding the workforce – Part 2

FOLLOWING the Covid-19 crisis from 2020 to 2022, Malaysia’s public healthcare system has experienced a significant exodus of doctors, nurses,…
Agricultural cartels must end, says PM

PM orders immediate probe into GISB

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the relevant authorities, including Islamic religious departments and councils to immediately investigate…
Quit squabbling or risk losing elections, Lokman warns

Quit squabbling or risk losing elections, Lokman warns

THE public feud between Umno and DAP could spell disaster for the unity government, warned Lokman Adam. The head of…
Fight for Mahkota state seat begins with nominations

Fight for Mahkota state seat begins with nominations

THE battle for the Mahkota state by-election begins today, with the nomination for candidates at Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail in…
Up to delegates to decide who leads Penang DAP, says Kon Yeow

Up to delegates to decide who leads Penang DAP, says Kon Yeow

PENANG Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who is set to relinquish his state DAP chairmanship next week, feels it is best…
Straight fight between Barisan, Perikatan in Mahkota

Straight fight between Barisan, Perikatan in Mahkota

THE Mahkota state seat in Johor will see a straight fight between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional. BN is represented…
Barisan man’s Mandarin fluency an advantage in Mahkota, says Jo Ghani

Barisan man’s Mandarin fluency an advantage in Mahkota, says Jo Ghani

BARISAN Nasional’s Syed Hussein Syed Abdullah’s command of Mandarin will give him the edge in the Mahkota by-election, according to…
Agricultural cartels must end, says PM

Agricultural cartels must end, says PM

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that cartel practices within the country’s agricultural sector must be halted immediately,…
There have been 1 or 2 cases of sodomy, says GISBH CEO

There have been 1 or 2 cases of sodomy, says GISBH CEO

GLOBAL Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH) today revealed that there have been cases of sodomy in the organisation previously.…
IGP say 39 more GISBH homes on police radar 

IGP say 39 more GISBH homes on police radar 

THE police have 39 more welfare homes under GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (Gisbh) on their radar as the probe into…
Our children need better protection under laws

Let’s think of kinder ways to treat strays

JUST like the rest of the world, dogs and cats are cherished by many as beloved pets here in Malaysia.…
Blogger RPK in final video urges Malays not to blame others for own failures

Blogger RPK in final video urges Malays not to blame others for own failures

CONTROVERSIAL blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin (RPK) left a powerful message before his death, urging Malays not to blame other races for…
Indian leadership vacuum in DAP

Indian leadership vacuum in DAP

PENANG executive councillor Datuk S. Sundarajoo has declined his nomination to contest in the upcoming state DAP party election next…
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Malaysians must demand more of our professors

THE recent social media uproar, sparked by Prof Tajuddin Abdullah’s thoughtful and courageous critique, sheds light on a troubling reality:…
PAS approves anti-party hopping motion | The Malaysian Insight

PAS approves anti-party hopping motion | The Malaysian Insight

THE PAS muktamar unanimously approved seven amendments to the party constitution, including strict provisions on anti-party hopping, Bernama reports. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin…