Consider This: MITRA - Progress, Pitfalls & the Path Forward
MITRA, the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit, was designed to address the socio-economic challenges of Malaysia’s Indian community—to bridge the gaps in education, employment, and social mobility. But has MITRA been an effective agent of change in tackling the layered and varied issues within Malaysia's Indian community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to PKR Member of Parliament for Batu, P. Prabakaran, Chairperson of the MITRA Special Task Force Committee.
Tue Sep 10 2024
MISI TVET RM30 mln allocation demonstrates govt's commitment to Indian community - MITRA
MISI KESUMA-MITRA is a collaboration between MITRA and the Ministry of Human Resources, aimed at the transformation of skilled labour.
Thu May 02 2024
Cabinet agrees to place MITRA back in JPM - Fahmi
On MITRA's new direction, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it would be announced by MITRA.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Government does not conduct censorship, classification of social media content - Fahmi
The government does not conduct censorship or classification of content in allowing or disallowing any form of application or platform to be utilised by Internet users, according to Communications and
Thu Feb 23 2023
Issue on govt using Singapore housing experts among matters raised at parliament today
The government's rationale for bringing in Singapore housing experts into the country will be among matters raised.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Prabakaran defends Batu seat in terrific 10-cornered fight
PH defended the Batu seat in the GE15 when incumbent P. Prabakaran won in style over nine other challengers.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: Police reports lodged on alleged slander, vote buying in Batu
Kuala Lumpur MIC chairman Datuk S. Rajah today lodged a police report against PH's Batu candidate P. Prabakaran for alleging that the latter was offered RM10 million to defect to MIC.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Tian Chua sacked from PKR
The long-time party member submitted his nomination papers to contest in Batu as an independent, running against Pakatan Harapans (PH) pick P. Prabakaran.
Sat Nov 05 2022
PKR party polls: Tian Chua loses Batu division chief post to Prabakaran
Former PKR vice president Tian Chua has lost to Batu MP P. Prabakaran in the fight for the Batu division chief in the party's 2022 polls.
Sun May 29 2022
Govt to look into fate of Malaysian workers who lost jobs in S'pore
The government has assured that the fate of Malaysians workers who lost their jobs in Singapore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be given due attention.
Wed Aug 05 2020
Commotion at Batu MP media conference for not having permit
Batu Member of Parliament P. Prabakaran's press conference at JB Sentral here this morning turned into commotion when he was reprimanded by the authorities for conducting the session without a permit.
Sat Aug 01 2020
Youngest MP P. Prabakaran: The 'Batu' in BN's Shoes
Stand-in candidate P Prabakaran transformed himself from minor irritant to become a major thorn in the flesh and create a mighty headache for BN by winning the Batu constituency.
Thu May 31 2018
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024