Malaysian pilgrims told to maintain discipline, country’s good name
SEPANG: Malaysian pilgrims should always be disciplined and maintain the country’s good name while on the Holy Land to perform the fifth pillar of Islam, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. “Muslims are known for their discipline and on that basis I advise them to maintain their […]
Introduce code of ethics for elected representatives
KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim has suggested that a code of ethics for elected representatives be introduced to members of Parliament and assemblymen to make them respected and exemplary leaders. In his writing in the Journal of the Malaysian Parliament entitled ‘Etika Legislatif untuk Wakil Rakyat’ (Legislative Ethics for Elected […]
Little Aadra has superb memory
By Ekamiezza Kamil Aadra Fatihah Mohd Zulkarnaen is only five years old but she has good memory skills. She was able to memorise 52 surah al-Quran and juz Amma when she was just four years old. “Aadra can memorise things just by looking and hearing,” said her mother Siti Aishah Ramli. She added her daughter […]
Barricades will not keep them in
KUCHING: No number of barricades is sufficient if self-awareness and discipline are ignored by the people in efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic especially in rural longhouses. This was stated by Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports, Datuk Snowdan Lawan when commenting on longhouse residents escaping movement restriction order. “Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari […]
Maintain discipline
KUCHING: Sarawak’s success in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic will depend largely on her citizens, says Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Arts and Culture minister reiterated that everyone had a responsibility to care for their fellowmen. “After two months under lockdown, all Malaysians would already be aware what Covid-19 is and how […]
Three Sarawak PKR members suspended
KUCHING: Three members of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in Sarawak were suspended by the party’s disciplinary bureau yesterday. They are Baharuddin Mohksen and Nurhanim Mohksen from Petra Jaya branch and Abdul Raafidin Majidi from Sibu branch. The disciplinary bureau is currently reviewing every complaint and evidence against them and will recommend further action to the […]
Second stage of MCO critical period for Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR: The second phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO), which begins today, is a critical period for Malaysians to determine whether efforts to break the Covid-19 chain of infection are successful or not. Its effectiveness will surely depend, among others, on the people’s level of discipline to comply with the MCO, whereby the public is continuously […]
Ignore fake news
KUCHING: Once again, the public are reminded not to easily believe fake or unverified news on social media. Regarding this, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said people should only trust news from the authorities and reputable mainstream media. “We are aware that some people spread fake news which can confuse the public. […]
Discipline in school is everyone’s responsibility
SIBU: Discipline in schools isn’t primarily the responsibility of the school authorities. SJK Thai Kwang school board management chairman Datuk Tiong Thai King said parents in particular and society, together with the Education Ministry, should all put up a concerted effort to instil discipline in schools. Tiong, therefore, congratulated the Education Ministry and Royal Malaysia […]
