The Penang state government wishes both Penangites and the record number of tourists here a Merry Christmas. 1.6 million Penangites must remain united in fighting religious extremism, racism and corruption as well as stand steadfast against those who try to bully the public by using the weapons of money politics, lies and fear. We must…
PETALING JAYA: It is only normal to ask for the truth, said the Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur Julian Leow Beng Kim today. Leow, who is also president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, said there was nothing political with voicing out what the public has been asking themselves. “Asking people to own up to…
By Rev Jerry Dusing As we bring 2016 to a close, we thank God for His love, blessings and protection on us throughout the year. We thank God for the strengthened unity amongst the Church and the people of Sabah of various beliefs. In the midst of the political and economic challenges of our nation,…
KUALA LUMPUR: Unemployment is expected to rise next year as the government freezes new posts, the corporate sector slows down and the construction industry employs expatriates for high-paying jobs. Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming said two years ago, the unemployment rate was below 3%, compared with 3.5% now. “The unemployment rate might still seem low,…
PETALING JAYA: Teresa Kok has slammed Barisan Nasional (BN) for making false allegations against her over the water cuts caused by maintenance work carried out by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). Referring to a statement released by the BN strategic communications team yesterday, the Seputeh MP vehemently denied that she had blamed the federal government, nor…
PETALING JAYA: A DAP lawmaker claims to have no knowledge of a recent amendment to the Income Tax Act 1967 that has made some types of donations received by non-Muslim religious bodies taxable. Seputeh MP Teresa Kok said she was not aware of the amendment passed by Parliament on Nov 23 and the Senate on…
PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) must take full responsibility for making an “inconsiderate and wrong decision” which will now cause massive water disruptions in the Klang Valley starting today until Christmas Eve, says Teresa Kok of the DAP. “Despite facing heavy public backlash, TNB has decided to go ahead with its maintenance works,” the…
KUALA LUMPUR: The maintenance work at the Bukit Badong substation in Kuala Selangor scheduled for tomorrow cannot be postponed and must be carried out immediately and safely, says Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)’s Corporate Affairs and Communications senior general manager Mohd Aminuddin Mohd Amin. He said the work, scheduled for 16 hours must be carried out…