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Muhyiddin going against Agong’s wish for Anwar to complete 5-year term |
Posted by: superadmin - 02-16-2023, 11:27 AM - Forum: Politics
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Of treacherous Muhyiddin going against Agong’s wish for Anwar to complete 5-year term
THE real power behind the Opposition leader has spoken: it’s a declaration of war as Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin has completely ignored the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s (YDPA) wishes that he (the King) will not swear in another Prime Minister (PM) before his five-year reign ends next January.
Yesterday (Feb 15), I criticised Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin for failing the Agong’s test to ensure political stability for the next five years to allow the country to unite a very polarised plural nation.
I said that Hamzah failed the minimum test to give an undertaking that Anwar would be the last PM – the 16th – that the YDPA will swear in before the end of his five-year reign next January.
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Smartphone app or physical road tax sticker, motorists must be allowed to choose |
Posted by: superadmin - 02-15-2023, 08:39 AM - Forum: Local News
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FURTHER to objections raised by retirees and senior citizens over use of the MyJPJ app versus the use of the current physical road tax sticker and physical driver’s license plastic card in your article “Retiree: Elderly M’sians to face challenges in adoption of MyJPJ app” dated Feb 12, 2023, I would like to add that motorists and vehicle owners should be given the choice to use the MyJPJ smartphone app or the physical motor vehicle license windscreen sticker and their physical driver’s license, whichever they are more comfortable with.
While I am a senior citizen who will be 69 years of age in three months’ time, I am, however, also an electronics engineer who installed and maintained computer and communications equipment from 1982 till 1992.
I have also been writing about computers, communications and information technology since 1994 until today and have continued to work with computers, smartphones and communications equipment and have conducted many product reviews of PCs, mobile phones and smartphones.
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PM’s Questions a boon for transparency, accountability: observers |
Posted by: superadmin - 02-15-2023, 07:35 AM - Forum: Politics
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KUALA LUMPUR – The government is taking positive steps towards better accountability and transparency by establishing a new convention for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to regularly answer three queries during Prime Minister’s Questions and Answers (PMQs), say observers.
During PMQs, parliamentarians will be able to hear directly from the prime minister for an hour every Tuesday at the first meeting of the second session of the 15th Parliament, Anwar said yesterday morning.
However, the standard Minister’s Question Time for cabinet members will be held every Thursday.
Ong Ooi Heng, a parliamentary affairs researcher, said the newly introduced convention shows that the government has the political will to implement parliamentary reforms, including better accountability on the part of the prime minister who will directly answer questions regarding his administration’s policies or decisions.
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Now the whole world can see: Rafizi schools Hamzah on economic growth |
Posted by: superadmin - 02-14-2023, 04:29 PM - Forum: Business. Economy and Investment
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KUALA LUMPUR – Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli gave Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin (Larut-PN) a lecture on economic growth in the Dewan Rakyat today, claiming that the opposition leader lacks knowledge on the matter.
This is after the Perikatan Nasional secretary-general questioned the accuracy of figures provided by Rafizi.
“I am thankful because now the whole country and the world can see that the opposition leader doesn’t understand the concept of economic growth,” he said, drawing laughter from the House.
Earlier, Rafizi was explaining the decision behind the setting up of the National Economic Action Council, which he noted will assist the government in planning, implementing and monitoring the economy.
For this purpose, the minister said the council will act as the government’s principal economic adviser, with a focus on coordinating decisions across the various ministries and agencies to resolve structural economic issues.
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MACC takes statement from 84-year-old ex-minister in Pandora Paper scandal |
Posted by: superadmin - 02-14-2023, 02:17 PM - Forum: Stop Corruptions
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THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has hauled up a former minister for questioning concerning the Pandora Papers scandal. The 84-year-old ex-minister was asked to explain the money flow of 12 offshore companies owned by him and his family. The MACC may call the latter again for clarification.
A son of a former prime minister will also be called by the MACC soon with more people also expected to be probed in relation to the Pandora Papers.
A source told The Star that investigators are looking at many angles, but the probe is still at an early stage. Thus far, no accounts have been frozen yet although if necessary, the MACC will seek for accounts to be frozen.
In this regard, the anonymous source contended that the MACC will be focusing its investigation on whether the assets and investments that the minister and his family are involved in abroad stem from government projects.
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Umno reaffirms backing for Anwar to run full term as PM |
Posted by: superadmin - 02-14-2023, 10:03 AM - Forum: Politics
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BANGI – Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the party remains committed to supporting the leadership of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister until the completion of his term for the sake of the country’s political stability.
He said this was in line with the resolution achieved at the party’s annual general assembly last month.
“Our support for this government means Anwar is the prime minister we have (until the end of his term)… so the country will be stable,” he told reporters after the launch of the Drone Sports Incubator Programme at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia here today.
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Agong bids farewell to MPs, urges unity for nation |
Posted by: superadmin - 02-13-2023, 04:37 PM - Forum: Politics
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KUALA LUMPUR – The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has bid a poignant farewell to MPs while urging them to set aside political manoeuvring for the sake of the people’s welfare.
His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah also called on politicians to capitalise on Malaysia’s plural and diverse nature.
“As my final advice to MPs, do not act while waiting for praise. Instead, serve wholeheartedly as a representative of the people while prioritising citizens and the country’s future.
“Put aside narrow political agendas and stand together in the name of unity. The shaping of a new glorious Malaysian era should come from the bond of unity between MPs,” he said during his final speech to officiate the opening of the second session of the 15th Parliament today.
Breaking from convention, the ruler was accompanied by his wife Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, who sat by his side in the hall’s dais throughout his speech.
Al-Sultan Abdullah, who was sworn-in to the post on January 31, 2019 and will end his tenure as the nation’s 16th Agong on January 30 next year, also expressed his concern over the nation’s developments being sacrificed for the sake of political expediency.
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