Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu says losing Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin will not weaken the party, and that priority should be on economic recovery, and not politics.
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Is Malaysia ready for more Ameer Ali Mydins?
In a country where most businessmen tend to be “diplomatic” when it comes to expressing their views, Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin is the exact opposite. It remains to be seen if more tycoons will speak their minds, in the best interest of Malaysia.
Malaysia, Japan to work on youth, sports initiatives as Look East Policy turns 40
Malaysia and Japan are set to work closely in youth and sports-related matters following the signing of a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) in Tokyo, yesterday.
3,000 days on, families of MH370 victims still have no closure
It has been 3,000 days since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished on March 8, 2014. While some have moved on, there is still no closure for the families of the victims.
HFMD: Over 47,000 cases reported this year
Since the start of the year till May 21, Malaysia has recorded 47,209 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Here’s a breakdown of the numbers and what you need to know.
Brick-and-mortar shops still relevant, despite online onslaught, says tech retailer TMT
Thunder Match Technology’s (TMT) ‘Whatsapp Jer’ programme, introduced during the Movement Control Order in 2020, is here to stay. Despite the pivot to online retail, TMT sales and marketing director Eric Chan believes there is still a strong demand for brick-and-mortar shops.
Holding on to what matters as we turn four today
This year, Twentytwo13 celebrates its fourth year in the industry. We will continue to bring the People’s Perspectives to the forefront, and Breaking Boundaries, while doing it.
Good times are back? Packed malls, sold-out eateries the new norm
The crowds are back. From congested roads, to malls, hordes of people are out. Paradigm Mall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, was packed with shoppers and cosplayers last Sunday, and many eateries ran out of food, writes Graig Nunis.
Cost of medicines will go up if left unchecked
As 90 per cent of medicines in Malaysia is imported, the weakening ringgit and the Russia-Ukraine war will further push the cost of drugs, warns Malaysian Pharmacists Society president, Amrahi Buang.
‘Strengthen currency, raise income to build up food security in Malaysia’
Malaysia needs to rejuvenate its tourism industry and attract foreign investors to strengthen the ringgit. Income levels in the country also need to be raised. These measures will help ensure food remains available and affordable to all, says former minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
Unvaccinated kids face higher risk of long Covid, other complications
Consultant paediatrician and researcher, Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS, is worried about the low uptake of Covid-19 vaccines for those aged 5-11, as he says those unvaccinated run a higher risk of getting long Covid and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
Food security: It will take time for Malaysia to be self-sufficient, says don
Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Plantation Studies Institute director, Professor Shaufique Fahmi Ahmad Sidique, says even if Malaysia succeeds in producing more food, there is no guarantee it will be secure, or help bring prices down.
Muhyiddin: Critical for Malaysia to address food security
Malaysia remains heavily reliant on food imports, forcing consumers to pay more due to unstable prices and a weak ringgit. It is time Malaysia takes a serious look at food security, says National Recovery Council chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.