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Officially, the National Bureau of Economic Research says a “technical recession” has hit the United States. The world’s largest economy had already declined by 1.6% in the first quarter – January to March, 2022. Now, the latest data unleashed on Thursday (July 28) shows the country’s economy contracted for the second straight quarter from April […]
... written on Jul 29 2022Former PM Najib Razak used to brag that he would never seek to have his criminal cases dropped, but instead want to clear his name in the courts. His so-called hotshot lawyer Shafee Abdullah previously said Mr Najib wanted to get acquittal through the court process. Of course, in reality, the serial liar knew he […]
... written on Jul 27 2022The shocking revelations a month ago by Malaysiakini in “Ex-Professor Urges External Probe Into USM Medical Faculty Exam Leak” have suddenly been stone-walled and hidden away from public view with no follow-up by the authorities concerned with just a cursory and pathetic reply stating the examination procedure. As if that answers the gross injustice which […]
... written on Jul 21 2022For better or worse, the collapse of democratically elected Pakatan Harapan government after just 22 months came at a time when Malaysia was about to enter a series of political, economic, financial and social uncertainty. Muhyiddin Yassin was on cloud nine when he succeeded in stealing the government through a political coup in the infamous […]
... written on Jul 10 2022Congratulation is in order for voters who had voted for the UMNO-led Barisan Nasional in the recent Melaka and Johor state elections. In appreciation to both Barisan Nasional supporters (especially UMNO supporters) and non-supporters, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri has prepared a magnificent gift – RM100 cash aid for B40 households and RM50 for single individuals. […]
... written on Jun 23 2022Almost a month since Zuraida Kamaruddin quit Bersatu, the political party which she proudly joined in August 2020 as a result of the infamous treachery “Sheraton Move”, unelected Prime Minister Ismail Sabri has yet to meet Zuraida to decide her current position as Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister. The turtle-egg premier, however, could no longer […]
... written on Jun 20 2022At the 93rd convocation ceremony for Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) three days ago, Malaysia’s King (Agong) delivered a speech which every citizen has been waiting for. The monarch said Islam and all religions in the world condemn and denounce corruption as it is a cancer that could destroy civilisations. He gave an example how the Sultanate […]
... written on Jun 17 2022In retaliation against Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor over the issue of Bon Odori, both the PAS Ulama Council and its women’s wing issued statements on Thursday (June 9) to urge Muslims not to participate in the Japanese festival. The order from the PAS Islamist political party “clashes” with a royal decree from the Selangor Palace […]
... written on Jun 11 2022Bon Odori (not to be mistaken with Bon Jovi) is a festival that has been celebrated in Japan for centuries. Obon or just Bon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honour the spirits of one’s ancestors. Odori means lively dance. Hence, Bon Odori is a family reunion where people return to ancestral family places and visit […]
... written on Jun 08 2022You know this country is in serious financial trouble when Prime Minister Ismail Sabri floats the crazy idea of restoring GST (Goods and Services Tax) in the middle of global inflation. Either he was extremely desperate because the national coffers are already empty, or he had no idea that Najib Razak’s advice to re-introduce the […]
... written on Jun 04 2022
