madness It's maddening to know what will be the biggest illness by 2020 A report says one out of three locals suffer from mental health problems while the Ministry of Health says 4.2 million Malaysians are suffering from some form of mental health issues. If we go by the health ministry report, that would be 1 out of 7 Malaysians are suffering
IRAN Malaysia battle ground of Islamic influence with Iran-Saudi rivalry in KL A report from Al Jazeera says there is a growing threat of sectarianism in Malaysia through a Saudi-Iranian rivalry in Kuala Lumpur. The reports entitled “The growing threat of sectarianism in Malaysia” says the rivalry is raising sectarian tensions and threatening the country’s security. With Al Jazeera’s report,
Why McDonald's or Starbucks isn't the most franchised company in the world Despite the seeming ubiquity of McDonald’s Golden Arches and the Starbucks’ twin-tailed mermaid, sandwich chain Subway actually has the most locations of any restaurant worldwide. In 2018, Subway had 42,431 stores worldwide in 2018, down from a total of 44,608 restaurants in the previous year. It beats
bersatu Why did Dr Mahathir make a U-turn on a mega-Malay party? This is how Dr Mahathir Mohamad shook the Pakatan Harapan government in its foundation, creating a wave of anger and fear among the leaders. Already shaken by the gay-sex tapes and a series of rape-corruption-sexual harassment accusations, the Pakatan did not need Dr Mahathir’s call for Malay parties to
boris johnson What it means for British Muslims to have Boris Johnson as PM? A chilling start to an open letter to Boris Johnson, the newly-minted Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Ajmal Masroo, a British imam and broadcaster. “I cannot help myself but shiver with fear of what is to come under your premiership. I wonder how you will look into the
nik abduh Najib, more popular than Nik Aziz? The son of Nik Aziz Nik Mat is not an out of the ordinary man. He is popular in Kelantan, as his dad was, but it seems he made his name mostly by himself. At the peak of the RM90 million scandal hitting the PAS he made compromising comments on
Azmin Ali Can Anwar contain the split in PKR? The video lucah (sex video) issue is not over and the investigation continues, keeping the suspense alive. It also keeps the people busy with the guessing game, a great distraction to what is to come, perhaps. But no one can deny that an attempt to break the PKR is in
big ben Isis threatens to blow up Big Ben showing they are still around The Daily Express in London says: ISIS has issued a chilling threat to blow up Big Ben. It published a poster depicting Parliament engulfed by a raging inferno after an apparent explosion. This was in March this year. But the problem is a serious one with the ISIS not totally
bale Why the Neymar, Bale, Pogba hype risk damaging soccer's reputation Neymar Jr has done no good to his image with his unending rolling on the pitch while Gareth Bale fell out of favour at Real Madrid and Paul Pogba is still struggling to impose himself at Manchester United. What went wrong with these superheroes of the beautiful game? Neymar Jr
ANWAR IBRAHIM PKR leader speaks of conspiracy against Anwar ‘Reformasi’ and ‘Anwar for 8th PM’ was heard in the streets of Kuala Lumpur today. This after the release of Anwar Ibrahim’s aide Farhash Wafa Salvador who says he does not look like Azmin. The latter was jailed in a police sweep to get to the bottom of a
divorce Rihana Petra: Malaysians are cool! Saying ‘Allah may bless you all my friends’ Rihana Oksana, the ex-wife of the royal Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan won hearts in Malaysia. “I believe God has better plans for you and Leon (the model’s baby name)”, is a message from an Instagram user in reply to Rihana
aviation Malaysia to bid for ICAO seat says Loke Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the country will seek re-election into the Council of International Civil Aviation Organisation. He spoke at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at a reception for Ambassadors yesterday. Malaysia will stand for re-election to Part III of the council, for a fifth consecutive term from
Why is the trade friction between Japan and S. Korea an important affair Long-standing disputes and historical animosity are behind Japan’s punishing trade terms against South Korea. The Japanese imposed tighter controls on the export of semiconductor materials to South Korea. It also threatens to exclude Seoul from the “white list” of trusted trade partners. The Koreans are shocked at the Japanese
ANWAR IBRAHIM Anwar won leadership tussle but Azmin's next move crucial Anwar Ibrahim conducted a master class at the PKR retreat, getting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to finally show up on his side. The loser at the weekend is Azmin Ali because of his glaring absence. <<This was the ultimate chance for the deputy President to come
De Rugy Is it harmful to be a minister and to serve lobsters at lavish dinners? https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The French are hypocrites about money, the soccer star Nicolas Anelka once said after his fellow citizens criticized his love of expensive sports cars, writes Bloomberg. The Emmanuel Macron’s administration is hit with the resignation of its
divorce Heart-breaking video of Rihana, ex-wife of Sultan of Kelantan https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram … A post shared by Rihana Oksana Petra (@rihanapetra) on Jul 17, 2019 at 9:54am PDT Rihana Oksana former Russian beauty pageant contestant and now ex-wife of Sultan of Kelantan Muhammad V posted
Cloud Practice Builder Tech Data Expands Cloud Practice Builder Singapore — Tech Data (Nasdaq: TECD) announced it has expanded its digital Cloud Practice Builder program to include interactive solutions-focused paths and vendor-specific enablement programs. These new additions offer technology solution providers with a single source for growing diversified cloud practices by quickly assessing, mapping and building expanded practice or solution
Ringgit may strengthen against US$: FXTM Written by Han Tan, Market Analyst at FXTM The Malaysian Ringgit could climb further against the US Dollar in the week ahead, should investors raise their expectations for a larger Fed rate cut in July. The US Q2 GDP and July composite PMI figures due in the week ahead are
love This is why Trump loves Sadiq and Ilhan Mr Donald Trump has a way of getting support. He shows his perceived hatred for non-Whites but in actual fact, he loves to have smart opponents around him. Without these smart people, it is not easy for him to rally support on the American domestic front. In the US he
ANWAR IBRAHIM Who is (really) behind the news? By Alexander Winifred I write this in response to a commentary that appeared today in The Independent Singapore. In a world where the truth is increasingly the exception rather than the norm, the press has a responsibility to stick to their role and report the facts. Even commentary pieces by
Beef price-fixing yes but where is the religious principle By DF The fixed price for beef for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha is Rs132.50/kg. This is the official and confirmed price for beef unveiled by the Minister of trade and commerce Hon Gungah on July 18. The price for beef was well received by the Muslim community and many
ANWAR IBRAHIM Mahathir and Anwar has to cut loose the rotten apples https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim have to cut loose the dirty baggage they carried in the Pakatan Harapan. When Dr Mahathir came to Anwar at the courts to shake hands and reconnect, it was for a
motor grand prix The Sprinta makes waves at Dutch Grand Prix KUALA LUMPUR — Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team’s title sponsor, Petronas at the recent Dutch Grand Prix in Assen, says it has successfully integrated its new engine oil, Petronas Sprinta with the Yamaha YZR- M1 of Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo. Uniquely formulated to suit the characteristics of the Yamaha
biamalaysia Bio-XCell or how you burn Rm470m of public money Malaysian Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd (Bio-XCell) has gone into receivership exposing over 80 acres of land within the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SILC) in Iskandar Puteri, Johor which will be put up for sale to recover money owed to investors. The news of the company going into receivership is a
ANWAR IBRAHIM Why not call for PKR emergency meeting? The PKR should call for an emergency meeting, with Minister of Economic Affairs Azmin Ali and the entire leadership of the party to discuss the latest revolt in party and the video implicating the party’s deputy president. This is what people who are outside the party’s leadership and
