Muslim pride

Why Pravind must embrace the Muslim pride over the Lgbt issue

This weekend we saw a flurry of attacks against Muslims on social media in Mauritius. The attack surged after a large group of Muslims ‘armed’ with their faith showed their opposition to a Lgbt march in Port Louis. This is the first time the Muslims of all ages were upset

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Why Trump is winning the trade war

On the onset, the US is winning a trade-war that it started. A well-calculated move by President Donal Trump. Here we explain why is he winning. Indeed, President Donald Trump would not start a war bulldozing across his allies without plans to come out victorious. However vicious his

Maybank appoints Michael Foong as new CEO, International

Maybank appointed Michael Foong Seong Yew as Chief Executive Officer, International in addition to his role as Group Chief Strategy Officer with effect from 1 June 2018. Foong takes over the leadership of International from Pollie Sim who has retired from Maybank effective that same day. Foong joined the Group

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Mauritius: Lgbt chief disrespects Ramadan, accuses Muslims of terrorism

Saturday was not about gay rights or Lgbt’s right to walk freely in the country. They are always free and they have all the rights as any other Mauritian citizens.  This has never been a problem for them. Why? Because rally or not, the gay community in Mauritius is

Lgbt group cancel

Large Muslim crowd forces Lgbt group to cancel Port Louis march

A march organised by the Collectif Arc-en-Ciel – a Lgbt group – was cancelled after it was allowed to go on today. The rally was cancelled by the police citing potential disruption of peace. A large crowd of Muslims had assembled near the Caudan area, where the Lgbt group wanted

U.S.-France abusing Lgbt issue to destabilise Mauritius

The United States and France are meddling in the country and testing the peace among the various communities, said a source to WFTV. The source said the U.S. and French are in tacit support to a Lgbt group that is causing havoc in the country. “The U.S. and

Shangri-la dialogue: A solution to SCS conflict needed

U.S. news network CNBC reported on May 2, 2018 that China had installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three features in the Spratlys, namely Fiery Cross Reef, Subi Reef and Mischief Reef. The report substantiates the concern among regional observers that China may

Moehamad Izat Emir

Perdasama founder urges Malaysians to zero-in on exports

In a media release today, the Perdasama founder Datuk Moehamad Izat Emir urged Malaysians entrepreneurs and businessmen to focus on exporting Malaysian goods. The UMNO Petaling Jaya Selatan division chairman of the Setia Budi branch however said there must be a dialogue with local banks to assist in the drive

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Mahathir: The first Malaysian reformist Prime Minister

Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad’s meteoric comeback in Malaysian politics is second to none in modern history. But his return as the head of a reformist government does not augur well for many. In particular for the fallen ex-PM Najib Razak and the collectivity that kowtowed behind

Ramadan

Ramadan body cooling drink - try it

https://youtu.be/z4OD3LiXO_0 This Ramadan, if you are in hot weather, why not try this drink? This cucumber juice is an essential part of the fasting in Ramadan in Indonesia. It is served as a cooling drink and regulates your body temperature on a hot day!

Faking Kim meeting

Trump faking Kim meeting exposed U.S. China strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump played a smart game with the North Korean planned summit that he eventually cancelled. For all we know, there was no real summit planned, despite all the data that points to a summit in Singapore. It was all drama to unmask the biggest threat against

1MDB hearsay

Now, is 1MDB criminal case in Singapore hearsay?

Recently, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he will shout ‘help’ if he needed help from Singapore in the 1MDB investigation. Prior to that, the Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore was ready to assist Malaysia in the investigation on 1MDB. Mahathir also said Lee has indicated that

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MACC indicates Najib's proof of Saudi donation dubious

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency MACC suggested the ex-Malaysian premier gave dubious proof to clear his name in the 1MDB scandal. Watch the video below (in English) to hear the MACC chief Mohd Shukri Abdull on the famous Saudi Arabian prince. Based on this video statement from the MACC

Senegal's money

Mauritius again in dirty linen over Senegal's money

A lopsided treaty signed between Senegal and Mauritius eased the waving of $8.9 million in taxes for a Canadian company, SNC-Lavalin, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists or ICIJ said. That was made possible thanks to Mauritius being a renowned tax haven. The loss in taxes is dire

1MDB money

Najib got 1MDB money evidence showed but Apandi refused to investigate

Ex-PM Najib Razak received money transfers from 1MDB despite denying the sovereign funds landed in his accounts. A panel apparently launched by the new Mahathir administration told Reuters the MACC found evidence in late 2015 that RM42 million (US$10.6 million) was transferred from a former subsidiary of

Rosmah's Birkin bags

Najib's accounts and Rosmah's Birkin bags

Rumours are that ex-PM Najib Razak’s accounts are under scrutiny as they are blocked from any transactions. The same is the case for his wife, Rosmah Mansor’s accounts said unconfirmed reports. The reports also suggest that the new government is not going to allow Najib and his

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Updated: Najib under unofficial house arrest?

Former Prime Minister Najib Razak is possibly under an unofficial house arrest. he could be cordoned there while the new government launches a new investigation on the 1MDB scandal. There are no indications the ex-PM or his wife are within the compound. Police began cordoning off the exit to

Najib steps down

Najib steps down as Umno leader

Ousted Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak said on Saturday he has resigned as the president of the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) and chairman of the Barisan National coalition. His resignation, expected, comes after calls from party members that he quit. His barring from flying out of Malaysia could have

The Star

The Star plays opposition to family members in Pakatan's upcoming cabinet

The Star newspaper, a massively pro-Najib, pro-Barisan Nasional newspaper is perhaps taking over as the next opposition mainstream newspaper in Malaysia. It is already questioning whether the Tun Mahathir’s cabinet should have more than one family members as ministers. In a report today on what to expect

Najib can't fly

Najib can't fly: Immigration finally 'travel' bans him and Rosmah

Ex-Premier Najib Razak can’t fly. He and his wife Rosmah Mansor are now under a ‘travel’ ban by the Immigration, which earlier stated they were not on a barred list. This came after a confusion on Najib’s immigration status. Today the ex-Premier twitted this morning that

Najib running away

Najib running away to Indonesia?

The news is that ex-PM Najib Razak is making a run for his freedom after failing to retain power in Malaysia’s 14th General Elections. Astro Awani said today a source informed them a private jet is scheduled to land at the Subang Airport to fetch Najib. The jet

Full pardon

Anwar Ibrahim granted full pardon says Mahathir

Anwar Ibrahim, the jailed opposition leader was given full pardon by the Malaysian King, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V. The Star newspaper in its online edition today said the Sultan has consented to granting  Anwar Ibrahim a full and immediate pardon. Newly minted Prime Minister Tun Mahathir

Najib defeat

Najib accepts defeat!

“I accept verdict of the people, trust wisdom of King to make best choice. “I realise that we were lacking in governing the country. I accept the decision made by the people, and BN is committed to respecting the practice of democracy.”  This is outgoing Prime Minister Najib Razak speaking

Ex-BNM governor

Ex-BNM governor Zeti seen at PKR booth

The ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM) is seen at the opposition PKR booth in a voting station today. Wearing a light blue dress – which is similar to the PKR party colours – Zeti Akhtar Aziz is seen smiling and posing for pictures with family members and party

Electoral Commission

Malaysian Electoral Commission in cheating drive?

Salam Spr Malaysia. Saya pengundi di saluran 2 Sekolah Kebangsaan Seberang Batu Hampar. Tagging ballot korang terbalik. Kertas undi dun korang tag parlimen. Kertas undi Parlimen korg tag dun. Mohon betulkan. — Muaz | Abd Rahman (@muazrahman_) 9 mai 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js   The Malaysian Electoral Commision (EC) is