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
No by-election in Jeli or Gua Musang
Technically, Zahari Kechik and Mohd Azizi Abu Naim were not elected to Dewan Rakyat as members of Bersatu or of Pas, and their seats cannot be vacated under 49A.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Mutang Tagal elected as 20th Dewan Negara president
Former Bukit Mas Member of Parliament, Datuk Mutang Tagal, replaces Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Armada Funds: Syed Saddiq gets seven-year jail, whipping and fined RM10 Million
Muar Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was sentenced to seven jail, two strokes of the cane and fined RM10 million by the High Court here today
Thu Nov 09 2023
Legal action against Kedah MB a lesson for all - Pas
Pendang Member of Parliament Datuk Awang Hashim, who is Central Pas Committee member, said all parties should learn from the incident.
Tue Jul 18 2023
London police institutionally racist and sexist, major review finds
Casey, a member of parliament's upper house, found severe failings across the Met that required "radical" reform.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Lim Hui Ying determined to raise standard of national education
Lim Hui Ying, who is also the Tanjong Member of Parliament, clocked in for official duties today.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Anwar not considering holding Finance Minister position 'at the moment'
Anwar, who is also the Tambun member of parliament, said he will look at all possibilities before making a final decision.
Fri Nov 25 2022
GE15: Khairy says no seat confirmation yet, willing to contest anywhere
The three-term Rembau Member of Parliament is giving way to UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan to defend the seat.
Mon Oct 31 2022
MOSTI hopes for more allocation to commercialise R&D, drive technology startups
MOSTI hopes to get a higher allocation from Budget 2023 so that it can commercialise research and development (R&D) activities. Dr Adham, who is also a member of parliament for Teng
Sun Sep 18 2022
GE15: Saravanan wishes to defend Tapah seat
Incumbent Tapah Member of Parliament Datuk Seri M. Saravanan wishes to defend the seat in the 15th General Election (GE15).
Sun Sep 11 2022
Najib still Pekan Member of Parliament - Dewan Rakyat speaker
Former prime minister Najib Razak is still the Member of Parliament for Pekan, said Dewan Rakyat speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Mohammadin joining Parti Bangsa Malaysia
Lahad Datu Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Mohammadin Ketapi, who is also Segama state assemblyman, today announced that he is joining Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM).
Sun Aug 28 2022
Labuan MP's application to transfer case to High Court dismissed
The trial of a power abuse case involving Labuan Member of Parliament Datuk Rozman Isli will be heard at the Sessions Court.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Defence asks witness to submit information on Shahrir's incomes, allowances since 1978
The defence today told a prosecution witness to provide the files containing information on the incomes and allowances of Shahrir Ab Samad as a member of Parliament since 1978.
Thu Jul 28 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024