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BERSIH urges Anwar to prioritise Malaysia’s institutional reform to ensure stability of the Govt

Thomas Fann, the chairman of The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH), has urged Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to prioritize institutional reforms to ensure stability in the government. Fann called for reforms that promote political stability and inclusivity, including granting equal rights to backbenchers and opposition MPs in Parliament. He highlighted that while the anti-hopping law has been put into action, other reforms such as political financing and fair allocation of resources are still pending. Fann also warned that failure to implement these reforms could lead to further turmoil and instability in government.

Mother in postpartum period found dead with knife in neck in Malaysian village

A 35-year-old mother of four, who was in her postpartum period, was found dead with a knife lodged in her neck in her room in Kampung Beris, Panchor, Malaysia, on Wednesday (12 Apr). The incident was discovered by the victim’s younger brother after he climbed and saw the woman in her locked room. The victim’s mother stated that her daughter had often complained about stomach pain before the incident and looked stressed since returning from the hospital that morning. Police have confirmed the incident, and the case is classified as sudden death, with investigations ongoing.

Father of two sells RM6 laksa to support family, receives overwhelming support from Malaysians

A Malaysian man’s Facebook post announcing his last effort to sell fresh fish laksa to earn money to cover the expenses for the upcoming Aidilfitri festival went viral. Muhammad Nadhzir Nazrin sells the laksa for only RM6 (US$1.36) as a car boot vendor near Putrajaya and its surroundings. The post brought him many supportive followers, booking all his laksa for the last ten days of Ramadan. Despite facing several difficulties in life, Nadhzir’s determination to provide for his family earned him netizens’ praise.

65-year-old Sarawak cancer patient not able to travel for treatment after IC confiscated by registration department

A cancer patient in Malaysia is unable to attend medical treatment after the National Registration Department confiscated her MyKad, as it was allegedly found that she holds Indonesian nationality, according to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The seizure of the woman’s identity card was condemned as an “unlawful and unconstitutional act” by Lawyers for Liberty, as it deprived her of her rights, including her right to receive cancer treatment at government hospitals. Sarawak Health Department assured that regardless of the patient’s registration status and nationality, they will continue to provide her with medical treatment.

19-yr-old Malaysian youth pleaded guilty for act of beating and burning stray dog at Johor

A 19-year-old Malaysian Chinese youth, Braden Yap Hong Sheng, has pleaded guilty to committing cruelty to a dog after abusing and setting fire to a stray dog last month. Yap was charged with animal cruelty for causing undue pain to a brown female dog and could face a minimum fine of RM 25,000 and a maximum of RM 100,000 or imprisonment for up to three years or both if convicted. CCTV footage showed Yap repeatedly hitting the dog with a metal rod, throwing a brick at it, and setting it on fire, causing it to run away with its tail ablaze. Yap issued an apology through a 45-second video on his Facebook post after the video went viral, but many netizens questioned the sincerity behind his apology.

Randstad Malaysia Workmonitor reveals employee concerns over job stability and financial insecurity

The 2023 Randstad Malaysia Workmonitor survey has revealed that employees in Malaysia are increasingly concerned about their job stability and financial security in the face of a softening economy, global business restructuring, and rising operating costs. The survey found that 60% of respondents were worried about losing their jobs, while 86% expressed strong confidence in their employers to provide them with security. However, 65% of respondents would not accept a new job offer if it did not offer a significant pay increase, and 80% said that their financial position was preventing them from retiring as early as they wanted. Employers are urged to prioritize the well-being of their workers during business restructuring and support them through the transition process.

Malaysian woman acquitted in high-profile court case involving fatal collision with illegal bicycles in 2017

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday (11 Apr) acquitted and discharged clerk, Sam Ke Ting, of the charge of reckless driving causing the death of eight teenagers who were riding illegal modified bicycles in 2017. The three-judge panel, led by Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail sitting with Datuk Hashim Hamzah and Datuk Azman Abdullah, unanimously made the decision to set aside the six-year imprisonment and RM6,000 (1,359 USD) fine imposed by the High Court on Ke Ting.

Malaysia takes significant step towards abolition of death penalty, say activists

Malaysia’s Lower House of Parliament has passed the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Bill 2023, which replaces 11 offences previously punishable by automatic death sentences with discretionary ones. Dr Lim Chee Han, co-founder of Agora Society Malaysia, praised the move as a “huge step forward” and hopes that it will motivate other countries to follow suit. Lawyer and anti-death penalty activist Ngeow Chow Ying noted that Malaysia has only abolished the mandatory death penalty, meaning judges still have the option to hand down death sentences. Meanwhile, Professor Saul Lehrfreund, Co-Executive Director of The Death Penalty Project, believes that Malaysia’s move is a major milestone and could inspire other countries in the region to reform their own death penalty laws.

‘She’s sick, later delete that video” said driver caught committing indecent act with girlfriend believed to be a school student

A video of a young couple being intimate in a car park in Johor, Malaysia has gone viral on social media, sparking concerns that the girl is underage. In the 22-second video, the couple is caught in the act while sitting in a car at an undisclosed location that appears to be a public car park. When confronted, the driver claimed that the girl was “sick”.

Malaysia’s PM pledges permanent positions for 12,800 contract doctors within 3 years in response to strike

Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has promised to hire 12,800 contract doctors into permanent positions within the next three years in response to recent contract doctors’ strikes. The government has allocated RM19.7 billion (US$4.4 billion) in emoluments in Budget 2023, with RM1.1 billion allocated for the absorption of contract doctors into permanent positions. The additional funding has been announced in response to calls for greater job security, higher pay and reduced hours. Contract doctors have been resorting to strikes and protests to demand better employment terms since the “Hartal Doktor Kontrak” movement launched in July 2021.