Rashvinjeet S. Bedi

Jan 10, 2025 | channelnewsasia.com | Rashvinjeet S. Bedi

KUALA LUMPUR: Almost two decades ago, when Sue Haizal received the call-up to serve in Malaysia’s national service, the now 38-year-old housewife recalled being terrified as she was about to venture into the unknown. She had heard of countless “horror stories” about the programme from her friends, and was worried that she would have a negative experience as well. "I didn't want to go.

Dec 5, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Rashvinjeet S. Bedi

KUALA LUMPUR:  Former Malaysian prime Minister Najib Razak’s legal bid for “house arrest” saw a new twist on Thursday (Dec 5) with an attempt to introduce fresh evidence. The hearing that was slated to begin on Thursday was adjourned after government lawyers said that they needed time to go through an affidavit that was handed to them on Tuesday.

Dec 4, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Rashvinjeet S. Bedi

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new amendments to laws governing the internet – which include penalties several times harsher than current provisions – have been panned by civil society groups and experts, who say the changes could be seen to include a backdoor attempt to legislate a “fake news” law.   On Dec 2, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil tabled in parliament proposed changes to the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA).

Nov 30, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Rashvinjeet S. Bedi

KUALA LUMPUR: In an area known to many as “Mini Dhaka” in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, signs in Bengali, Burmese and Nepali were once a common sight on the walls and pillars of buildings. Following inspections in the past week by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), however, these signs have largely been replaced or removed. The area is a recent target of efforts by city officials to ensure that all business signage prioritise the use of the national language, Malay.

Nov 22, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Rashvinjeet S. Bedi

KUALA LUMPUR: Five years, five leaders. After a period of rapid government turnover from 2018 to 2022, many Malaysians see the current Madani administration’s two-year birthday as the mark of relative political stability. “If the government keeps on changing, how are policies going to stick? Who would want to invest in the country?,” said Mr Mohd Asrul Nizam.