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‘Muslims know what to do’

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya |Arfa Yunus |Junaid Ibrahim

No need to dictate participation in non-Muslim events, says PM GOMBAK: There is no need for guidelines for Muslims visiting non-Muslim houses of worship or events, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that Muslims are already aware of religious guidelines for visiting these sites, particularly not participating in non-Muslim prayers. “I think there is no need (for the guidelines) because as Muslims they should know (the dos and don’ts).
Plan balik kampung journey beforehand

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya |Junaid Ibrahim

PETALING JAYA: With about 2.6 million vehicles expected on the main highways during the peak hours of Chinese New Year balik kampung euphoria, drivers and passengers should adhere to travel advice to ensure they reach their destinations safely, says the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM). Its director-general Datuk Sazali Harun advised the public to plan their journey by keeping tabs on the travel advisory issued by highway operators.
Don’t just enjoy retreat, make the right decisions, doctors group urges Health Ministry

Jan 17, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry should not merely enjoy a retreat, but solve various issues, especially the contentious Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) system, says the Malaysia Medical Association Section Concerning House Officers, Medical Officers and Specialists (MMA Schomos).
Keep an eye on price hikes

Jan 16, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya

PETALING JAYA: The government should monitor prices and conduct checks to mitigate “wage-push inflation” due to the new minimum wage policy, according to an expert. Think Tank Social and Economic Research Initiative managing director Rashaad Ali said there is a need to be wary of rising costs following the RM200 increase in salary. “A wage increase is a step towards helping lower income groups manage existing high costs.
No friction - just shifting sands, say Bersatu leaders

Jan 12, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya

PETALING JAYA: Bersatu’s recent shift in support from a couple of grassroots leaders does not spell a major split but is a normal occurrence within a political party, say its senior leaders. The recent resignation of Dr Mahathir Mohd Rais as the Federal Territories Bersatu secretary and member of the party following his opposition to the controversial royal addendum issue has raised concerns about support for Bersatu’s new top leadership.
Training with utmost transparency

Jan 11, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya

PLKN 3.0 trial findings will be made public, assures Defence Minister PETALING JAYA: The assessment of the pilot batch of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 will be done with precision and the findings to be made public, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has pledged.
Pilot PLKN 3.0 starts tomorrow

Jan 10, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya

PETALING JAYA: The pilot batch of the National Service (PLKN) 3.0, consisting of 142 trainees, will register for training at an army camp in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The first batch will consist of 98 males and 44 females between the ages of 18 and 25 who volunteered for PKLN 3.0 for this trial period. “The trainees are from 13 states, with the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur having the most number of participants at 28 while only one is from Sarawak.
Authorities must learn to identify REE to prevent smuggling across borders, says Nik Nazmi

Dec 11, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya

KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities may have inadvertently allowed rare earth elements (REE) to be smuggled across borders due to their inability to identify the declared substances, says Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. He explained that his ministry is collaborating with the police and Customs to train them in recognising the various forms of REE.
Dr Mahathir denies being treacherous in making Pulau Batu Puteh decision

Dec 9, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya

PUTRAJAYA: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has denied being treacherous to the country, saying that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision on Pulau Batu Puteh was accepted in line with commitments made to other countries. He said the decision was made with the full agreement of the Cabinet in 2018, as the Middle Rocks awarded to Malaysia are considered to be more valuable than Pulau Batu Puteh, which was awarded to Singapore.
Seat allocations must prioritise Barisan components, not 'others', says Dr Wee

Dec 7, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Zakiah Koya

KUALA LUMPUR: Seat allocations for the next general election should prioritise Barisan Nasional component parties and not "others", says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said that the unity government's mandate was only for this term, as no single coalition won a majority to form the government in the last general election in 2022. Dr Wee said this to the media after the 50th Barisan anniversary celebration at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, here, on Saturday (Dec 7).