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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024