chagos archipelago UK CONFIRMS ILLEGAL SNATCHING DIEGO GARCIA FROM CHAGOS PEOPLE The Mauritian government has responded to the British government’s statement made to the UK Parliament on Nov 16, 2016. The statement stipulates in all impunity the US presence in the Chagos Archipelago (Diego Garcia nuclear base is part of the Chagos), under current arrangements with the UK will continue
Abdullah Badawi TN50 - Hot Ticket for Umno Poster Boy Khairy Jamaluddin The “TN50” or National Transformation Plan 2050 is another calculated move by embattled PM Najib Razak to steer Barisan Nasional clear of all association to former leader Tun Mahathir Mohammad. The most interesting thing here is the fact that Youth Minister Khairy Jamaluddin will lead the program. TN50 is Khairy’
akash Bukit Bintang restaurant owner deported for ISIS links A 37-year-old Bangladeshi, owner of a restaurant in Bukit Bintang, the popular tourist spot in Kuala Lumpur, was arrested and deported for suspected involvement in smuggling weapons for terrorist groups. Police Inspector-General Khalid Abu Bakar said in a statement, which did not reveal the name of the
robotics Top Glove expands further into Thailand KUALA LUMPUR — The World’s largest glove maker commanding a quarter of the world’s gloves market, locally born Top Glove, is expanding in Thailand. The company cited rising costs in Malaysia with the doubling of foreign worker levies this year and employment policy flip-flops that have disrupted production,
1MDB Mahathir says Anwar is part of his plan to remove Najib Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad told the Wall Street Journal in an interview this week, Anwar Ibrahim the jailed leader of the opposition and his former protege, is part of his plans to form a solid coalition to oust Prime Minister Najib Razak from power. He said
amwayc Tough road ahead With the oil price continuing on its drop, since June 2014, with lowest price of USD 25 in early 2016. it is expected that the global oil price will remain low for several years if Iranian production and OPEC could not come into any decision to cut the oil supply.
fashion Muslimah lifestyle products gain momentum KUALA LUMPUR — The spike in mobile internet usage has boosted the growth of online shopping outlets on social media networks, and this trend is going to continue for a long time. One important aspect of this trend is the rise in Islamic fashion, or some would rather call it Muslim
asean IACSP ASEAN security symposium needed to fight terror KUALA LUMPUR — The IACSP ASEAN Security Symposium & Awards: Trends; Forecasts – Non-Traditional Security Threats Conference organized by IACSP and co-organized by Fleming was helpful in creating a network of agencies to combat terrorism. Public-private partnerships between government, military and the private sector really have to happen through
Exclusively for Ladies Impiana launches the Orchid floor, exclusively for ladies KUALA LUMPUR — In Dubai, they have exclusive ladies hotels, where men are definitely not allowed to visit or to put up as this would violate the ‘áurat’ of the ladies. Now, Kuala Lumpur has its first all ladies floor at the Impiana KLCC Hotel with the launch of “The Orchid
Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai NWP to build 3855 subsidised homes KUALA LUMPUR — It is a welcome news for people looking for affordable houses as 3,855 more units of Rumah Aspirasi Rakyat costing RM744 million will be built in six towns nationwide and completed within four years. NWP Holdings Bhd (NWP), which is listed on the main market of Bursa
1MDB 1MDB and Malay Nationalism With WorldfutureTV Comments Prime Minister Najib Razak is currently the most powerful PM Malaysia has ever had with his absolute control of the party apparatus, which gives him total control of the government levers. The incredible loyalty of the security forces, the party members and the news medias in general towards the party
asean Asean urged to show unity in dealing with South China Sea dispute The lurking fear that China is now hegemonic, while it remained adamant after the PCA ruling, could undermine Asean, said Professor Muhammad Abu Bakar, local expert in Asean affairs. The professor said: “Hence, Asean should follow steps with the Philippines and Vietnam and show public support for the PCA ruling”
ANWAR IBRAHIM Surprise meeting between Anwar, Mahathir takes Malaysia by storm This meeting could prove to be a shift in Malay votes in the next General Elections in Malaysia. The opposition, now joined by former PM Tun Mahathir Mohammad, could get the boost it lacked to garner a majority of the Malay support in peninsular Malaysia. The surprise meeting and hand-
asean Seminar discusses post-PCA peace, unity in ASEAN Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – A seminar titled “ASEAN: Peace and Unity after the PCA Ruling” was organised following the ruling of the Arbitral Tribunal in The Hague, the Netherlands, on the case the Philippines brought against China’s claims in the East Sea . The event was co-organised by the Worldfuture
bodikinis Chinese women wear 'facekinis' - in order not to get dark After the Burkini controversy,the French people are thrown the another veiled intention in their face in the form of a Chinese ‘facekinis’. Well, it is not happening in France, yet, but in China they do wear protection against the sun light at beaches. So what will the French ultras
ANWAR IBRAHIM Good start for Parti Pribumi with 36% approval rating AMPANG — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Parti Pribumi), which was met with ridicule on social media over its Malay-only membership, seemed to be a favourite among the majority Malay-Muslim population of Malaysia. Since it’s creation, the media and whatsapp messages have been abuzz with the real potential of
agalega Diego Garcia a paralel to South China Sea dispute Drawing a parallel to the South China Sea dispute, of which the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague seized up, there is a belief that the tiny Island republic of Mauritius could also seek redress over its maritime and territorial disputes via legal means. The Hague ruling demolished
sanichi Better prospect for Sanichi KUALA LUMPUR: SJ Securities Sdn Bhd said Sanichi Technology Bhd (Sanichi stock code 0133), has better prospect with its revenue expected to jump by a staggering 171.26% to RM116.1 million in 2018. The broking house rated the technology company as overweight, which means the capital appreciation and dividends
historical rights PCA Ruling: Why it is not good for Asean to let China win China is adamant that it’s historical rights must be respected, saying in many of its literature that the Islands it occupies within the invisible nine-dash line in the South China Sea (SCS) are historically Chinese. While many across the world would sympathise with China over its claims for
asean Asean: Unity and Peace After The PCA Ruling ASEAN, as a grouping, was given a boost with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling which ruled that China had no legal basis in its claims over the South China Sea (SCS) bordering the countries of the Asean. The ruling was rendered by a five-person PCA bench, and
Mahathir Muhyiddin Yasin: The lone wolf had it coming Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin, an elderly political figure, and MP for the Pagoh constituency in Johor – the birthplace of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) – was cozily gyrating within the party’s corridor, fighting a lost battle. Or was he up to something? His attempts to address the woes affecting
WORLD Terrorists pressure West on gay agenda: Trump or boots on the ground? The Orlando attack is a pure strategical move by the terror networks, shaking the balance in the Western world, while putting pressure on the political establishments from Europe to the Americas. This attack will force the political establishments in the Western nations to find a solution, and it will be
anti-Malay Hudud paves the way for PAS-Umno alliance In the event the opposition Muslim MP’s from the other parties within the PR votes against Hadi’s private motion, the PAS will have yet another political tool to use to promote its pull-out (legitimate in PAS’ views) from the PR. The Hudud bill in Kelantan, voted by
ANDREW CARNEGIE NO LEADERSHIP, NO WISE COUNSEL “No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.” Andrew Carnegie Global problems are rapidly overwhelming the capacity of governments to make farsighted decisions. No need is greater today than that of competent leadership! The technological advances
