Govt firm on religious issues to preserve harmony, says Zahid

ALOR GAJAH: The government is firm in addressing religious issues in Malaysia to ensure that the nation's harmony is preserved, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi "We know religious issues are sensitive, and we do not want fingers pointed at the government, accusing it of being indifferent, especially in defending Islam. "We are confident...

Police investigation into Era FM DJs complete and referred to AGC, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The police investigation into a controversial video involving three Era FM radio announcers have been completed and the investigation paper has been referred to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC), say police. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (pic) also said a total of 73 police reports were lodged in connection with the case He...

Young Malaysians must have courage, says Anwar

LONDON: The new generation and young Malaysians must have the courage to reject corruption, racism and religious extremism, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "In our Madani concept, we don’t compromise on issues like corruption, leaders squandering wealth... it doesn’t matter (the same) coalition or not,” he said during a question-and-answer session following his lecture...

Stern action must be taken on those culpable in sock issue, says King

PETALING JAYA: Stern action must be taken against those found culpable in the controversial sock issue, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. Sultan Ibrahim said socks being sold with the word "Allah" on them was a grave issue as it offends Muslims and threatens national harmony. ALSO READ: Vendor behind sock controversy apologises again, regrets any...

‘Pak Wee’ enjoys teaching friends, family not just Malay but Perak dialect

BATU GAJAH: It is common to see people of other races speaking Malay in the country, but Wee Fook Seong is not only fluent in the language but speaks it in the Perak dialect (Loghat Perak). Wee's ability to speak the language flawlessly in the local dialect has made him a social media sensation, gaining him...

Fostering unity key to countering provocative voices, says Sultan Nazrin

KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to foster unity have become even more critical now to counter voices that provoke the people's emotions in the name of ethnicity or religion, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah. His Royal Highness said voices that fuel hostility, if left unchecked, have the potential to poison the minds of the people,...