Day: September 16, 2024

KOTA KINABALU, The opposition’s rejection of the government-proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on opposition allocations does not mean that negotiations on the matter have ended, said Unity Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the Communications Minister, said the government remains open to collaboration or negotiations with the opposition. “Since the day he was sworn in, the Prime Minister has kept his doors wide open for collaboration or negotiations. “The government is ready if the opposition wishes to continue negotiations on the MoU, and Deputy Prime Minister II Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has also said that we are awaiting

KOTA KINABALU, The Ministry of Education (MoE) sees positively the matter raised by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi regarding the national education policy that does not conduct examinations for Year 6 and Form 3, which needs to be revamped. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said since the desired matter is aimed at improving national education, the MoE will probably bring the issue to the Cabinet to be discussed and decided. She said in improving the national education system, the MoE announced the national education reform agenda including the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme; Science,

KUALA LUMPUR, Football clubs across the country must manage their finances wisely, with transparency and within their means, to avoid falling deeper into the wage arrears crisis, an issue that continues to plague the Malaysian League (M-League). Academician and sports analyst Mohd Sadek Mustafa stressed that clubs need to remain grounded in financial realities and resist the urge to overspend in an attempt to match the wealthier teams. ‘Many clubs try to emulate bigger teams that can afford to offer luxury, and that’s where the problem starts. Clubs that don’t have financial issues should maintain their transparency in budgeting and

KUANTAN, Upholding the sanctity of Islam is a collective responsibility, regardless of background, political affiliation, or status, says Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. His Royal Highness said this responsibility should not be divided or fragmented based on political beliefs or ideological differences, and that Islam taught unity and cooperation for the common good. “No matter the colour or logo of the flag, as Muslims, we must place religion as the foundation of life and not let political differences become the reason for weakening our unity. Remember, united we stand, divided we fall. “I sincerely hope that

ALOR SETAR, Former Kedah football coach, the late Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah was named as the recipient of the Maulidur Rasul Special Award in conjunction with the Kedah state level Maulidur Rasul celebration at Wisma Darul Aman here today. The Special Award was presented by the Raja Muda of Kedah, Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Sultan Sallehuddin on behalf of Kedah Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, to the widow of the late Azraai, Rohani Ibrahim, 64, Rohani received a certificate of appreciation, accompanying gift and a mock cheque for RM7,000 in appreciation of the services of the late Mohd Azraai in the national