‘No evidence SPM English paper was leaked,’ says Education Minister

PUTRAJAYA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has dismissed claims that the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) English language speaking test examination paper was leaked. Recently, there had been accusations that the questions were leaked via Telegram. Fadhlina stated that the Education Ministry conducted investigations and found no evidence to classify it as a "leak." "It had nothing to do...

Dr Wee expresses condolences over passing of local journo Benjamin Tan

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has expressed his condolences over the passing of local journalist Benjamin Tan Zhi Wei. The MCA president said he was saddened upon learning of Tan’s death which was caused by cryptococcal meningitis infection. “Benjamin was always there to cover events I attended and interviews I gave to the media...

Tributes pour in for late Tan Sri Dr Ibrahim Saad

PETALING JAYA: Condolences and tributes are streaming in for the late Tan Sri Dr Ibrahim Saad (pic), who passed away at the age of 78. The former Penang deputy chief minister passed away on Friday evening (Nov 15). Shortly after news of his demise, tributes and wishes were posted online by various leaders and citizens. Former prime minister...

Anwar condemns bombing in Quetta, extends condolences to Pakistan

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) expressed his sadness over the horrific bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, which has claimed the lives of at least 24 people and left many others injured. "On behalf of Malaysia, I extend our deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, who mourn this senseless and devastating loss," he...

Anwar extends condolences to Vietnam on the passing of Nguyen Phu Trong

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his condolences to the people of Vietnam on the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on Friday (July 19). Anwar, in his Facebook post, said the passing of Nguyen Phu Trong had left an unfathomable void. "His vision of...

Anwar extends condolences to family of cartoonist Rizalman

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his condolences to the family of legendary local cartoonist Rizalman, who died Friday morning (June 28). He was 76. The prime minister described Rizalman, whose real name is Mohamad Razali Osman, as a man who contributed immensely to the country's art and comics industries. In the 1970s, Rizalman...

Dr Wee Ka Siong offers heartfelt condolences over the loss of Tan Sri Joseph Kurup

PETALING JAYA: The death of Tan Sri Joseph Kurup is a great loss to the people, says Datuk Seri Dr Seri Wee Ka Siong. "My heartfelt condolences to the family members of Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, a prominent figure to the people of Sabah, who was also the former president of Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS). His...

MCA extends condolences to Wong Seng Chow’s family

PETALING JAYA: MCA has extended its condolences to the family of party veteran Datuk Wong Seng Chow who passed away on Thursday (Jan 25). "The former party vice-president's departure was a great loss to the party and people," said Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong on his Facebook on Saturday (Jan 27). "Wong was serving in the...

Anwar extends condolence to the late Tan Sri Devaki Krishnan’s family

PETALING JAYA: The late Tan Sri Devaki Krishnan’s contribution and sacrifices will be remembered forever, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "I am also saddened by the demise of Tan Sri Devaki Krishnan, the first woman to have served in the Malaysian civil service," he said in a Facebook post. "Devaki is an important figure in...

Rosemary Chow’s death a loss for the party, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The passing of Tan Sri Rosemary Chow Poh Kheng is a great loss to the nation and MCA, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Rosemary, who passed away on Thursday (Dec 28) at the age of 96. “On behalf of the...