Sean Augustin

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Proposed ban on scholar’s books helped publicise it, says publisher

1 week ago | freemalaysiatoday.com | Sean Augustin
Proposed ban on scholar’s books helped publicise it, says publisher

1 week ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sean Augustin

PETALING JAYA: A proposal by religious authorities to ban two works by a US-based scholar has inadvertently generated greater buzz for the books, publisher Lestari Hikmah has revealed. Its chairman, Rashidi Nasharuddin said that Ahmet T Kuru’s translated work, “Perikatan Ulama-Negara: Punca Autoritarianisme dan Kemunduran Dunia Muslim” was already popular, with 400 copies of the book sold prior to the proposed ban.
Take collective position in calling for Myanmar ceasefire, Asean told

1 week ago | freemalaysiatoday.com | Sean Augustin
Tingkat pelaburan, wujud permintaan hadapi kesan tarif AS, kerajaan diberitahu

2 weeks ago | freemalaysiatoday.com | Sean Augustin

PETALING JAYA: Seorang bekas Ahli Parlimen menggesa Malaysia mengukuhkan pelaburan tempatan dan merangsang permintaan domestik untuk mengatasi sebarang potensi kelembapan ekonomi mungkin dibawa oleh tarif baharu import Amerika Syarikat (AS). “Ini mungkin penyelesaian lebih pragmatik berbanding mendapatkan persetujuan negara anggota Asean untuk satu dasar,” kata Charles Santiago kepada FMT, menunjuk kepada perbezaan hubungan perdagangan dimiliki negara anggota dengan AS.
Boost investment, create demand, to counter US tariff effect, govt told

2 weeks ago | freemalaysiatoday.com | Sean Augustin

PETALING JAYA: A former MP has called on Malaysia to strengthen local investment and stimulate domestic demand to counter any potential economic slowdown which new US tariffs on imports may bring. “This may be a more pragmatic solution compared to getting Asean member states to agree on a single policy,” Charles Santiago told FMT, pointing to the differing trade ties member states have with the US.
Tinjauan: Hanya 14% rakyat rasa kerajaan ambil berat berkait kebajikan

2 weeks ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sean Augustin

PETALING JAYA: Hanya 14% orang dewasa di Malaysia merasakan kerajaan sangat mengambil berat tentang kebajikan mereka, menurut satu tinjauan antarabangsa yang meletakkan negara ini dalam kelompok bawahan berbanding negara jiran Asean lain. Malaysia berada di tempat ketujuh daripada sembilan negara ASEAN dalam Tinjauan Risiko Dunia Yayasan Daftar Lloyd (LRF) yang dilakukan setiap dua tahun.
Tinjauan: Hanya 14% rakyat rasa kerajaan ambil berat berkait kebajikan

2 weeks ago | freemalaysiatoday.com | Sean Augustin
Only 14% of M’sians feel govt cares about well-being, international poll finds

2 weeks ago | freemalaysiatoday.com | Sean Augustin
Income-based traffic fines unfair, will create social bias, says expert

3 weeks ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sean Augustin

PETALING JAYA: A transport expert has warned against linking traffic fines to an offender’s income level, saying the move would foster social inequalities. Wan Agyl Wan Hassan agreed that tailgating was a dangerous practice among motorists which must be curbed, but said a proposal that fines be tied to the earning capacity of offenders would create a double standard and the perception of unequal treatment.
Denda trafik ikut pendapatan tak adil, dikhuatiri wujud ketidaksamaan sosial, kata pakar

3 weeks ago | freemalaysiatoday.com | Sean Augustin