Shahrizat’s bid for top spot irks Wanita Umno leaders
SHAHRIZAT Abdul Jalil’s bid to contest Wanita Umno’s top post has not gone down well with the wing’s leaders, with many saying it gives the impression the wing has run out of fresh talent. They told The Malaysian Insight this is not the case as there are many who step up to the plate if […]
Soup kitchen bounces back after Covid isolation
A SOUP kitchen is back to serving meals to the homeless and marginalised in Kuala Lumpur every Sunday after being forced to scale down its operations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dapur Jalanan Kuala Lumpur (DJKL) co-ordinator Quratulain Atiqah said “normal service” resumed early this month, when the group could offer meals in a more conducive […]
Bukit Gasing rep offers needy constituents smartphones at RM100
BUKIT Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran is continuing to provide the needy in his seat with affordable smartphones. His constituents who cannot to afford a smartphone can purchase it at a subsidised price of RM100 each.
Iran prosecutes woman for ‘disrespecting’ headscarf
IRAN’S judiciary is prosecuting a woman for “disrespecting” the Islamic headscarf after she threw hers to the ground during a public meeting, an Iranian news agency reported yesterday. The requirement for women to wear the headscarf in public, enshrined in law since shortly after the Islamic revolution of 1979, has triggered nationwide protests since the […]
Schoolkids enjoy holidays, SPM students knuckle down
GEORGE TOWN: With the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination getting underway just as the school holidays begin, Julius Tan expects to see his younger sister enjoying outings with his parents while he slogs away at home.“She is in primary school and on holiday now while I study for my exam. Read full story
MOE prepared to tackle floods
NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry has made preparations for floods should they occur when students sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, which starts tomorrow and ends on March 15. Read full story
More education and stiffer penalties may go a long way
JOHOR BARU: The public plays a pivotal role in helping enforcement officers track down those polluting water resources, according to Johor Environment Department director Dr Mohd Famey Yusoff. Read full story
‘Ramp up water supply efforts’
PETALING JAYA: More needs to be done to ensure uninterrupted water supply even during incidents of pollution, say water and energy experts. Read full story
A relief for affected families
PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet’s decision to approve the draft constitutional amendments to grant automatic citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers married to foreigners is the way forward and will bring huge relief to impacted families, say lawmakers and NGOs. Read full story
Group hopes for swift implementation
IPOH: The Cabinet’s nod to the proposal for the Federal Constitution to be amended so that automatic citizenship can be given to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers is a significant move in recognising their rights and struggle, says Suriani Kempe. Read full story