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Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Malaysia Edition: MCA mulls cutting ties with PH
Asian Insider: Malaysia Edition helps you connect the dots on the biggest stories playing out in Malaysia every week. Sign up here to get the newsletter in your inbox. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's multi-coalition government, formed after the November 2022 general election, offers political stability after a series of short-lived administrations following GE2018. But after being sidelined from contesting in by-elections in the last two-and-a-half years, several divisions of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) are making loud calls to terminate its association with Datuk Seri Anwar's Pakatan Harapan when the next general election is called. The MCA's top leaders will discuss whether it should remain with Umno, which favours rival DAP. Meanwhile, Singaporeans heading to Johor will need to be more careful when disposing their waste, as the state government has taken more enforcement action against litter bugs this year. Johor is also beefing up anti-littering by-laws. Follow ST's coverage as we continue to bring you the latest developments.
Daily Express
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Do we have the wrong Education Minister?
Published on: Sunday, May 04, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 04, 2025 Text Size: IT is appalling that we have an Education Minister who while admitting English is important, puts obstacles when parents demand that their children need Dual Language Policy classes, as a constitutional right. Not too long ago she condoned the cos play of pupils pretending to be Gaza war victims, thus radicalising them. Now she wants to introduce Asean languages as elective subjects, when what we want our children to excel in are just Bahasa and English. Many wonder why Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar continues to keep her in that very important portfolio. What we are told is that her late dad was Anwar's inspiration. If so, he is placing personal interests above the nation's. What we need is a progressive Education Minister who can make sure that if there are no jobs for our children in Malaysia, they can make a living in other countries. I fear generations to come may not be able to find jobs both at home and abroad, all because of a politicised Education Ministry and its flawed policies and vision. Sabah had better emulate Sarawak on education or lose our support. Promote use of English and Bahasa both as medium of instruction and communication at official level, in the spirit of MA63. The State Government cannot ignore the call for education autonomy, following the amendment to the Federal Constitution reverting the status of Sabah and Sarawak to that of equal partners. Pro-Sabahans The views expressed here are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the Daily Express. If you have something to share, write to us at: [email protected]
