Malaysia needs to better manage senior citizens

By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR: Like many developed and developing nations of the world, Malaysia too is heading towards an ageing society, with 15 per cent of the population expected to be 60 and above by 2030. This scenario is actually an inevitable downside of Malaysia’s very own success in providing good primary public health […]

‘Mahathir’s suggestion a joke’

KUCHING: Anyone who agrees with the suggestion of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to have Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal from Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) as prime minister is childish, not only selling their own conscience but also ousting themselves as clowns. Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan stated that a prime minister from East […]

‘It’s Mahathir’s diversionary tactic’

KUCHING: The naming of Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal as Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) prime minister-candidate is just a diversionary effort by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said Mahathir really wanted the post for himself after he unwisely chose […]

Meaningless to support Mahathir, Guan Eng

KUCHING: A leader from Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) said there was no purpose in supporting former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng who had long turned their backs on Sarawak. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang reminded Sarawakians how Guan Eng said that Sarawak would go bankrupt […]

Dr Mahathir occupies Education Minister’s Office today

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today occupied the Education Minister’s office for the first time since his appointment as acting head of the ministry on Jan 3. On his arrival at the ministry at about 2.40 pm, Dr Mahathir was greeted by secretary-general Datuk Dr Mohd Gazali Abas, as well as other members […]