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PAS info chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said his party  (PAS) has never resorted to being uncouth or used harsh language when expressing disagreement with others. He said when asked to comment about, Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh’s spat with DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok about the halal certification issue.

“In principle uncouth is not PAS' culture: Fadhli on Akmal-Teresa spat. We disagree with Kok on the matter... Being uncouth is not PAS' culture.

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim criticised certain “elite groups” for their obsession with the English language, which has led them to underestimate the importance of Bahasa Melayu.
He said the belief that success and intelligence can only be achieved through mastery of English was misguided...

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At least RM120m needed to repair burst bunds in Bagan Datuk - Zahid.

Repairing burst bunds in 12 areas in Bagan Datuk will cost an estimated RM10 million at least for each damaged structure, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/...ng-pelepas

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UPDATED: Johor reverting to Saturday, Sunday off days starting Jan 1

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor will revert to weekend off days on Saturday & Sunday starting Jan 1, the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim announced." Following consent and blessing from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and after considering the views of the Johor Islamic Religious Council (JAINJ).

I would like to announce that starting Jan 1, 2025, Johor's weekend off days will be changed to Saturday and Sunday," Tunku Ismail wrote on his Facebook page today. He added that he has decreed both Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi & Johor mufti to discuss & study every angle and aspect regarding this matter.

"I hope that the private sector, the govt & related parties allow sufficient time space for Muslim workers to perform Friday prayers accordingly," Tunku Ismail said. Johor has been observing Friday and Saturday as its official weekend since January 2014.

Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu also have Friday and Saturday as their weekend rest days. In June 2022, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said there were complaints from public about difference in rest days between the govt and the private sector.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/...ting-jan-1

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is inching closer towards acquiring Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jets to beef up the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
The New Straits Times understands details of the procurement are expected to be on the cards during Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin's visit to Kuwait that began yesterday. This is among matters expected to be discussed during Khaled's courtesy call on Kuwait First Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. Sheikh Fahad is also defence minister and interior minister. Khaled is also set to have an audience with Kuwait Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. 

The Kuwait Air Force has 39 F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornet jets, comprising single-seat and two-seat fighter jets. Reports about the possible procurement emerged in June when a technical team from RMAF visited Kuwait to discuss it. The procurement was also discussed after Kuwaiti ambassador to Malaysia Rashed Mohammad Al-Saleh visited the Defence Ministry the following month. In August, Khaled said Malay-sia was working with Kuwait about the procurement.

He said M'sia was waiting for Kuwait's response, adding from a technical standpoint. Hornet fighter jets were suitable for RMAF's needs as Kuwait's F/A-18C & F/A-18D Hornets had lower op hours than RMAF's existing Hornets. Malaysia has eight F/A-18D Hornets and 18 Sukhoi Su-30MKMs in its Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) fleet.

RMAF recently purchased 18 South Korean-made FA-50Ms to replace the RMAF's fleet of BAE Hawk 208/108 light fighters & lead-in fighter trainers. FA-50M aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2026. This left a gap in MRCA fleet after retirement of 16 Russian-made Mikoyan MiG-29N Fulcrums 7-years ago. Plans to replace MiG-29Ns, air defence role, were reportedly put on hold due to budgetary constraints.

The RMAF began its MRCA acquisition programme in 2011, with a planned entry of service date between 2015 & 2016. While it was initially reported the RMAF was seeking to procure 18 aircraft, this rose to 24 to 40 new aircraft in 2014. Experts believe acquiring F/A-18C & F/A-18D Hornets would improve RMAF's capabilities, particularly in South China Sea, where greater militarisation is taking place.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/...uwait-jets

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is inching closer towards acquiring Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jets to beef up the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
He said M'sia was waiting for Kuwait's response, adding from a technical standpoint. Hornet fighter jets were suitable for RMAF's needs as Kuwait's F/A-18C & F/A-18D Hornets had lower op hours than RMAF's existing Hornets. Malaysia has eight F/A-18D Hornets and 18 Sukhoi Su-30MKMs in its Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) fleet.

The RMAF began its MRCA acquisition programme in 2011, with a planned entry of service date between 2015 & 2016. While it was initially reported the RMAF was seeking to procure 18 aircraft, this rose to 24 to 40 new aircraft in 2014. Experts believe acquiring F/A-18C & F/A-18D Hornets would improve RMAF's capabilities, particularly in South China Sea, where greater militarisation is taking place.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/...uwait-jets

The New Straits Times understands details.
Procurement are expected to be on cards during Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin's visit to Kuwait This is among matters expected to be discussed during Khaled's courtesy call on Kuwait 1st Deputy PM Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. Sheikh Fahad is also defence minister & interior minister. Khaled also is meeting an audience with Kuwait PM Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. 

Kuwait AirForce has 39 F/A-18C & F/A-18D Hornet jets, from single-seat to 2-seat jets, in June a technical team from RMAF visited Kuwait to discuss it, procurement was also discussed after Kuwaiti ambassador to M'sia Rashed Mohammad Al-Saleh visited Defence Ministry following mth. In August, Khaled said M'sia was working with Kuwait about the procurement.

RMAF recently purchased 18 South Korean-made FA-50Ms to replace the RMAF's fleet of BAE Hawk 208/108 light fighters & lead-in fighter trainers. FA-50M aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2026. This left a gap in MRCA fleet after retirement of 16 Russian-made Mikoyan MiG-29N Fulcrums 7-years ago. Plans to replace MiG-29Ns, air defence role, were reportedly put on hold due to budgetary constraints.

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Discriminatory practices against minority races in Malaysia include preferential treatment in education with Malay students receiving priority in govt universities and scholarships. Malay businesses are given preference in govt contracts and licenses. The govt has implemented policies to increase Malay ownership of key economic sectors. All these practices show how weak the Malays are since their leaders have acknowledged that they are unable to compete on a level-playing field with the minorities. These policies have created a system of cronyism and corruption that hinder the economic growth of Malaysia. Is it any wonder why there is such a great brain drain of gifted Chinese and Indians out of the country?

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Towards GE16 litmus test, Najib's freedom Umno's top priority. Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi agreed with DAP deputy secretary-general Liew Chin Tong that the next general election is the main battlefield for the coalition govt. “There should be no idiotic formulas, which become butt of jokes. For Umno, as the Najib issue is a prodigy important to Umno Party.

Stressing the importance for ministers and the government to prove to the public that it is a high-performing administration, he took a potshot at Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and reiterated Umno’s commitment to securing its former president Najib Abdul Razak’s freedom.

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Bolehland Ah Bolehland... Dr M continue to complain....

M'sian ringgit going strong, the S'pore dollar.

Mean much more less purchasing power. Earlier this year, can stretch as much when S'poreans go shopping, dining, or vacationing in Johor Bahru. 

But before, exchange rate was at S$1 = MYR3.5725. Today, it’s at S$1 = MYR3.28

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M'sian ringgit going strong, the S'pore dollar.
Mean much more less purchasing power. Earlier this year, can stretch as much when S'poreans go shopping, dining, or vacationing in Johor Bahru.
But before, exchange rate was at S$1 = MYR3.5725. Today, it’s at S$1 = MYR3.28

Good. this means Bolehland has become more expensive overnight at the moment VEP keeps getting bad news...

What's the result ?

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/so-qui...ule-kicked

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Malaysia hosts Asean's first change management conference, setting new regional benchmark.

KUALA LUMPUR, October 10 — Malaysia made a significant stride in regional leadership with the inaugural Asean Change Management Conference, positioning itself as a hub for advancing organisational transformation in Southeast Asia.Organised by K-Pintar Sdn Bhd at Wyndham Grand Bangsar, the landmark event set a new benchmark, drawing global thought leaders and change practitioners under one roof.

Themed ‘Change is accelerating: Are you ready?’, conference showcased expertise from Poland, Britain, India, Indonesia, S'pore & M'sia, providing a high-level platform for int'l collaboration, knowledge sharing on change management.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/...ark/153204

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Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has again stressed that he had no role in the murder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu, stating that he never knew, met, or ordered her killing.
Testifying at the Shah Alam High Court today, Najib responded to questions posed by his lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

The counsel asked if Najib had any knowledge of or connection to Altantuya, as claimed in chapter 42 of the book “My Story: Justice In The Wilderness” by former attorney-general Tommy Thomas. “I have never known her, never met her, and I have never given such an order. I am innocent...

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Anwar us going 78 going 80 while Dr M is 99 lehh. Najin 71 going 72 still young younger even after he can out from jail.

https://youtu.be/JTFTQninuB8?si=V21t1BflW17_YlfE

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Bolehland Ah Bolehland... Dr M continue to complain....

Obsolete.

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Oct 30 decision if Najib needs to enter defence on RM2.27b 1MDB case. Najib Abdul Razak will know on Oct 30 whether he walks free or needs to enter his defence to 25 counts of abuse of power and money laundering involving RM2.27 billion from 1MDB.

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Anwar reposts article about delayed justice for deaf driver. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today reposted a Malaysiakini article that highlighted the delay in justice for assaulted deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong. The PM reposted the Malay version of the article on his official X account.
https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/722472

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Anwar reposts article about delayed justice for deaf driver. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today reposted a Malaysiakini article that highlighted the delay in justice for assaulted deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong. The PM reposted the Malay version of the article on his official X account.
https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/722472

https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/722472

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Bolehland Ah Bolehland... Dr M continue to complain....

LKY to "Tunku" (a Malay royal title), Abdul Rahman is widely regarded, even by his critics, as Malaysia's "founding father". Malaya with Singapore joined with Sarawak & Borneo Sabah to make it get togetting as Malaysia. Tongue Clapping

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Lorry with brake failure rams into six vehicles at Batu Pahat junction (VIDEO)

BATU PAHAT, Oct 14 — A lorry suffered a brake malfunction and ploughed into six stationary vehicles at a traffic light intersection in Sri Medan here yesterday. However, all victims escaped serious injuries. Batu Pahat police chief ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the incident happened at the traffic light junction where the vehicles were stopped. The crash damaged four cars and two motorcycles in the 3.47pm incident. However, all victims escaped serious injuries.“ The lorry was driven by a 46-year-old man and was travelling from Parit Sulong to Johor Baru at the time.“ The lorry, which had brake problems, lost control and hit four cars and two motorcycles at the junction.

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Overkill': Govt MP blasts police for using Sosma, M16 rifles in GISBH case
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Updated: PARLIAMENT | Govt MP Hassan Abdul Karim (Harapan-Pasir Gudang) has blasted the Home Ministry and police over what he described as an “overkill” in their handling of the Global Ikhwan Services and Businesses Holdings (GISBH) case.

Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat this afternoon, Hassan questioned the authorities’ decision to utilise the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012 against some 50 members of the group accused of practising a deviant Islamic teaching.

“What is Sosma? It is a law that pertains to terrorism and threats...