Political Parties Must Be Pro-Worker? REGULAR employment and DIRECT employment PRIORITY > More than 8 million Malaysian workers NOT Regular Employees > most precarious??

They do not understand Malaysian WORKER rights and NEEDS - That has been the problem with Malaysian political parties and coalitions - as reflected in party commitments and ELECTION MANIFESTOs - they believe that Minimum Wage increases are the main issue for Malaysian workers...(or sometimes protection against migrant workers)...

RETIREMENT AGE - What is the use for NON-REGULAR workers as increasing RETIREMENT AGE does not benefit workers on fixed term employment contracts?

MATERNITY LEAVE and RIGHTS - you have to a REGULAR employee to benefit from this. If you are a employee under a a short-term 1 year employment contract - NO USE, because you will no longer be an employee and thus will NOT BENEFIT from this new MATERNITY LEAVE and rights... 

WHY is this? Primarily it is because politicians and political party, and MPs/ADUNs seem to be pro-business/employers, and not so bothered about the POOR Malaysian worker.

What does a Malaysian worker need? After his/her studies, the Malaysian moves on to find regular employment - a secure Employment/Job which will generate regular and dependable income - then he/she takes next step in setting down - marriage, kids, home and establishing relationship with community, religious institution - he also may buy homes, which he/she intends to live long in possibly until retirement..

BUT the problem these days is that the Worker cannot get REGULAR employment because the Malaysian government is OK with short-term employment contract, which means every year the problem of finding new jobs which generally means starting all over again with a low salary and lesser rights ....and sometimes, it is difficult to find employment in the same area - causing families to live apart, or having to move again...

A GOOD GOVERNMENT can abolish such PRECARIOUS short term employment practices > insisting that ALL workers be employed as REGULAR EMPLOYEES until retirement, ensuring also that worker wages increase as the work longer, and so too some basic rights like ANNUAL LEAVE, SICK LEAVE and also the availability to Termination/Retrenchment Benefits... This a Government concerned about the plight of Malaysian workers and their family would do > the present PH-led MADANI government, just like the previous BN regime is not bothered to assist the Malaysian worker...(An MP/ADUN is assured of 'employment' of 4-5 years, but the Malaysian worker is only assured of 12 months or less employment.

WAGES is important, BUT not as important as REGULAR EMPLOYMENT ... This is what political parties do not understand... 

ONLY 8.6 million full-time(REGULAR) employees - more that 8 Million NOT REGULAR employees? 

Malaysia’s total workforce comprises approximately 17.1 million employed persons. Of these, about 12.5 to 12.6 million are classified under the "employees" category. While the government does not publish an official, continuous split between regular (permanent) and contractual workers, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported that 8.6 million (86.1%) of the total paid workforce were full-time employees. 

REGULAR EMPLOYMENT is the main issue that Malaysian workers want, especially in the B40 and M40 categories?

Without REGULAR employment, workers get employed on short-term contracts(1 year or less), and they LOSE the RIGHTS provided in Employment Act, a law enacted for Regular Employees, which see RIGHTS increase the longer they are employed...

PAID ANNUAL LEAVE - Section 60E Employment Act - Annual leave

(1) An employee shall be entitled to paid annual leave of-

(a) eight days for every twelve months of continuous service with the same employer if he has been employed by that employer for a period of less than two years;

(b) twelve days for every twelve months of continuous service with the same employer if he has been employed by that employer for a period of two years or more but less than five years; and

(c) sixteen days for every twelve months of continuous service with the same employer if he has been employed by that employer for a period of five years or more,

and if he has not completed twelve months of continuous service with the same employer during the year in which his contract of service terminates, his entitlement to paid annual leave shall be in direct proportion to the number of completed months of service:...

PAID SICK LEAVE -  Section 60F Employment Act Sick leave

(1) An employee shall, after examination at the expense of the employer-....
   
...be entitled to paid sick leave-

    (aa) where no hospitalisation is necessary-

        (i) of fourteen days in the aggregate in each calendar year if the employee has been employed for less than two years;

        (ii) of eighteen days in the aggregate in each calendar year if the employee has been employed for two years or more but less than five years;

        (iii) of twenty-two days in the aggregate in each calendar year if the employee has been employed for five years or more; or

    (bb) of sixty days in the aggregate in each calendar year if hospitalisation is necessary, as may be certified by such registered medical practitioner or medical officer: ...

THUS, the longer the Malaysian worker works with the same Employer, his/her legal entitlement to PAID Annual Leave, PAID Sick Leave, ... increases according to Malaysian law. 

However, if an employee is employed by virtue of a SHORT-TERM Employment Contract - the Malaysian worker WILL NOT get these rights provided in law, and this is UNJUST. After one employment contract, he has to find employment again and again > and his entitlement to RIGHTS that increase with the length of employment is DENIED to this Malaysian worker... 

WOULD PROVISION OF REGULAR EMPLOYMENT PREJUDICE THE EMPLOYER - NO it does not but it certainly prejudices the Malaysian worker-VOTER and their families.

Because with REGULAR employment too, a worker can be DISMISSED for a serious breach of employment contract, or if he/she commits a serious Employment Misconduct...

If the employer no longer needs the worker because the specific work is no more, or by some reason the number of workers needed decreases, the employer can LEGALLY RETRENCH the Malaysian worker... so, no problem.

Under REGULAR EMPLOYMENT, usually the employer first employs the worker on PROBATION (reasonably 3 months or less) to give the employer the opportunity of evaluating the suitability of the worker, and if NOT suitable, Employer will NOT CONFIRM the worker's employment...

NOW, the Malaysian law also provides for an EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT - termination and lay off benefit...

Regulation 6 EMPLOYMENT (TERMINATION AND LAY-OFF BENEFITS) REGULATIONS 1980 - Amount of termination or lay-off benefits payment 

(1) Subject to the provisions of these Regulations, the amount of termination or lay-off benefits payment to which an employee is entitled in any case shall not be less than-

(a) ten days' wages for every year of employment under a continuous contract of service with the employer if he has been employed by that employer for a period of less than two years; or

(b) fifteen days' wages for every year of employment under a continuous contract of service with the employer if he has been employed by that employer for two years or more but less than five years; or

(c) twenty days' wages for every year of employment under a continuous contract of service with the employer if he has been employed by that employer for five years or more,

and pro-rata as respect an incomplete year, calculated to the nearest month...

But, NOTE no termination/lay-off(retrenchment) benefits if not employed for MORE than 12 months - so THIS right is denied the short-term employment contract Malaysian worker...Regulation(1) Subject to these Regulations, an employer shall be liable to pay termination or lay-off benefits payment calculated in accordance with regulation 6 to an employee who has been employed under a continuous contract of service for a period of not less than twelve months ending with the relevant date...

What else do these short-term employment contract workers lose out on - RIGHT TO REINSTATEMENT because of wrongful dismissal. The main claim is the RIGHT to go back to the employment...

For the regular employee, who already has the right to be employed until RETIREMENT Age - this right makes sense - for when they WIN in Court - the employer gives the worker back the employment, and all the backwages from the date of wrongful dismissal/termination without loss of benefits until the worker goes back to work...

HOWEVER, for a 1 year short-term employment worker > his RIGHT to be employed is JUST 1 year, and so, if he/she is WRONGFULLY terminated/dismissed, will he/she file for wrongful dismissal claiming reinstatement... By the term the case is OVER, that worker because of the '1 year employment contract' has NO MORE right to be employed back ...UNJUST >> so many of the workers whose rights have been violated by WRONGFUL dismissal do not even file a case to get JUSTICE...

That is WHY Malaysia MUST ABOLISH SHORT-TERM employment contracts, and INSIST that workers be employed as REGULAR EMPLOYEES - right to be employed until RETIREMENT AGE.. {What is the use of increasing RETIREMENT age when it benefits not the short-term employment contract employee, whose numbers are GROWING as the opportunities for regular employment is on the decline??}

DIRECT EMPLOYMENT is the 2nd Problem.

Now, many principal or owner of a workplace or a business want to EVADE employee-employer relationship with their workers, thus they use workers supplied by labour suppliers(contractor for labour, etc) who remain employees of the labour suppliers themselves - not becoming employees of the principal or owner of a workplace. 

That mean 2 classes of workers at the same workplace, although still under the supervision/control of the principal/owner of the workplace. 

Wages for the EMPLOYEES paid principal/owner, while the supplied workers are paid by the labour supplier employer >  Hence, a posible violation of the equal work equal pay principles.

In the begining, it was only migrant workers who were supplied workers(sometimes referred as 'outsourced' workers), but today there are more and more LOCAL Malaysian workers.

Supplied workers HAVE NO RIGHT to fight for better working conditions > which is controlled by the principal/owner of the workplace.

Whilst the government now only looks at 'EMPLOYEES' not workers at the workplace, even migrant-local worker QUOTAS can be ignored and violated. Why? As far as the principal/owner's employee are considered, the QUOTA is followed, but if the total workers(including supplied workers are considered) - then there me more migrant workers in a workplace than allowed.

This REALITY also weaken TRADE UNION power to fight and get better rights - because now Trade Unions represent a much lower worker percentage of the workforce. Even if a STRIKE happens, the employer may be able to continue operations using these supplied workers...so the capacity of TRADE UNIONS to get better rights and working conditions weakened.

In the beginning, when the Employment Act was enacted in 1955, this problem of using NON-EMPLOYEE workers was anticipated - and the government put in a mechanism to overcome this problem to ensure that ALL workers at the workplace are EMPLOYEES of the principal/owner of the workplace >>> HOWEVER to date, no government from the Barisan Nasional, PN and/or the Pakatan Harapan government has used this provision of law that just require a MINISTER's order to ensure all workers at a workplace are ALL Employees of the principal/owner of the said workplace - and this means that governments, until the MADANI government are not concerned about worker rights or trade unions, and are pro-employer...a fact now, after the MADANI government Human Resource Minister have been found by the HIGH COURT to BIASED in favour of Employer/Businesses > and guess what, PM Anwar Ibrahim to date did not even apologize to the Malaysian Worker, and ensure that the government will no more be pro-Business and will henceforth be-PRO WORKER? Do workers and their families want to VOTE for such governments that do not protect Malaysian workers and their rights... 

Section 2A  Employment Act - Minister may prohibit employment other than under contract of service 

(1) The Minister may by order prohibit the employment, engagement or contracting of any person or class of persons to carry out work in any occupation in any agricultural or industrial undertaking, constructional work, statutory body, local government authority, trade, business or place of work other than under a contract of service entered into with-

(a) the principal or owner of that agricultural or industrial undertaking, constructional work, trade, business or place of work; or

(b) that statutory body or that authority.

(2) Upon the coming into force of any such order, the person or class of persons employed, engaged or contracted with to carry out the work shall be deemed to be an employee or employees and-

(a) the principal or owner of the agricultural or industrial undertaking, constructional work, trade, business or place of work; or

(b) the statutory body or local government authority,

shall be deemed to be the employer for the purposes of such provisions of this Act and any other written law as may be specified in the order.

A Minister's ORDER is all that is needed - and that will automatically make all workers of the workplace, an EMPLOYEE of the principal/owner of the workplace, thus allowing all employees to join Trade Unions and collectively fight to improve worker rights and worker conditions at the workplace.

IT IS FOOLISH FOR WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND FAMILIES OF FUTURE WORKERS TO VOTE FOR POLITICAL PARTIES THAT DOES NOT COMMIT TO DEFENDING AND PROMOTING WORKER RIGHTS - ENSURING THAT ALL WORKERS GET REGULAR EMPLOYMENT(Until Retirement Age), and THE RIGHT TO BE DIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY THE PRINCIPAL/OWNER OF THE WORKPLACE/BUSINESS ...

What is happening to Malaysian Government and GLCs - are they also providing short-term precarious employment? Are they also using 'supplied workers'(not their employees) as workers NOT EMPLOYEES of their workplaces?

WORKERS make the biggest number of VOTERS - so vote for parties that promise REGULAR EMPLOYMENT and DIRECT EMPLOYMENT to Malaysian workers...

WE need the following INFORMATION from the government

How many Malaysians enjoy REGULAR Employment in Malaysia?

How many Malaysians only have SHORT-TERM Contract Employment?

How many Malaysians are now WORKERS supplied by Labour Contractors to work in the workplace of the Principal/Owner of the workplace as workers NOT employess of the principal/owner of the workplace?

IS it a growing trend for short-term or fixed-term employment rather than providing REGULAR employment?

Is the GOVERNMENT too now not providing REGULAR EMPLOYMENT but more and contractual short-term employment?

 

 

 

 

Halim Aman (new MACC Chief) - same like Azam Baki? Will he investigate and prosecute everyone including PM, Azam Baki,...OR...? Time to evaluate...will there be 'TURUN HALIM' protests soon?

Halim Aman (new MACC Chief), is he BETTER, WORSE or the same as AZAM BAKI?

It was PM Anwar Ibrahim and picked and kept Azam Baki as MACC Chief for so long - and sadly, Halim Aman is another person that Anwar picked - 

Thus Halim Aman has GOT TO PROVE that he is an independent, professional law enforcement chief, who would also INVESTIGATE Anwar if he is suspected to commit a crime... 

Now, there was this VDO that was circulated where there was a claim that Prime Minister Anwar, and his former aide may be involved in wrongdoings, possibly crimes, & what is most disappointing is that law enforcement seems focused on investigating MEDIA that reported these allegations --- and 'whistle-blowers' rather that investigating Anwar Ibrahim and former aide to determine whether any CRIME was committed... 

In the video, she claimed an individual named “Anwar” had told another individual called “Farhash” to steal money, which the latter was said to have then sent to Africa. 

LOOK, what is important is that Prime Minister, politicians and 'connected' individuals are thoroughly investigated to determine whether allegations are TRUE or not ... of course, when it comes to CHARGING in Court - it then becomes a question  of whether prosecution managed to get sufficient evidence to prove the accused is GUILTY beyond a reasonable doubt. {Many 'guilty' may never be charged because not enough evidence ...not because they are 'innocent'?) 

So, what will Halim Aman DO - Investigate ANWAR or adopt a stance of 'protecting" PM Anwar and attacking all who dare to make allegations of corruption/abuse of power/etc..against dear Anwar? 

DID we get a GOOD MACC Chief in Halim Aman OR..... will he be a 'protector of Anwar' and act against all who dare raise suspicion/allegation of wrongdoings ???? 

We shall see...we shall see...and Malaysians will weigh in as to whther Halim Aman good MACC Chief or bad...? 

 

Going after media for reporting corruption claims unacceptable, says lawyer

Farah Solhi

Published:  May 20, 2026 8:00 PM

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Updated: May 21, 2026 10:26 AM 

Investigations against media outlets for reporting on entrepreneur Sofia Rini Buyong’s claims linked to corruption allegations involving prominent figures are unacceptable as they amount to harassment, said lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan.

Sofia, in a video posted by PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari on April 22, was seen speaking to another person, believed to be businessperson Albert Tei.

In the video, she claimed an individual named “Anwar” had told another individual called “Farhash” to steal money, which the latter was said to have then sent to Africa.

Speaking to Malaysiakini today, Rajesh said that he was informed by a police investigating officer that several media outlets, including Malaysiakini, had been called for investigation over their reports on the claims.

Rajesh said he learned this when he accompanied his client, MalaysiaNow editor Abdar Rahman Koya, for questioning at the Petaling Jaya police headquarters at 2pm today.

“The authorities did not call those who lodged the police report, but the press that published news reports on it, which doesn’t make any sense.

“It is unacceptable to do this to the press. They’re the fourth estate; society needs a free press for the proper functioning of the government,” he said, adding that the media acts as vital checks and balances that keep the powers that be accountable.

Will answer in court

Rajesh said Rahman’s questioning was brief, lasting around 30 minutes, in which he was asked 57 questions, including one that centred on how his news report would affect the prime minister’s dignity.

He added that his client had responded to all questions by saying he would answer them in court.

MalaysiaNow editor Abdar Rahman Koya

“My client is being investigated under Section 500 of the Penal Code for criminal defamation as well as Section 233 of the MCMC Act 1998.

“Rahman cooperated very well, I would say. He showed up when he received the notice. He is just exercising his constitutional duties during questioning today,” he said.

Anwar, Farhash deny claims

Both Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, had denied Sofia’s allegations after the video surfaced.

Farhash said in a statement on May 6 that he had lodged a police report over the claims and had instructed his lawyers to take legal action against those spreading the allegations.

Sofia first made headlines last year over a video in which she discussed allegations of corruption involving Anwar’s former political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, with Tei.

Shamsul Iskandar Akin

Following this, Shamsul resigned as Anwar’s aide, claiming there were attempts to attack him with an issue that could ruin the government’s image.

This was after Malaysiakini contacted him for a response to allegations that he received money from Tei in connection with the mining scandal.

Subsequently, Shamsul and Tei were charged over the Sabah mining scandal, while the MACC classified Sofia as a prosecution witness.

Tei called for questioning

Tei, in a separate matter, claimed that he had been summoned by Bukit Aman’s CID Special Investigation Unit for questioning.

He said in a statement today that an investigating officer had informed him that Farhash had filed a police report on the night of May 5 regarding allegations in Sofia’s video.

Albert Tei

However, Tei said he had lodged a police report on the matter earlier in the morning that same day, but he ended up being investigated instead.

“I was the one who filed the complaint with the police. But I am the one being investigated now,” he said, adding that it seemed that high-profile people are being given special treatment. - Malaysiakini, 21/5/2026

Iran's FATWA NO nuclear weapons - Deception by non-independent MEDIA - BEWARE? Journalism Ethics - Has Malaysian media 'ignored' ethics?

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a fatwa, most prominently around 2003, prohibiting the development, production, stockpiling, and use of nuclear weapons, calling them forbidden (haram) under Islamic law.

The US-ISRAEL justification for ILLEGALLY attacking IRAN was because of worry that Iran may develop Nuclear Weapon - DOUBT that Iran will go against any existing FATWA. 

Laws, like FATWAs can change over time - but existing FATWA must be acknowledge - Has IRAN developed Nuclear Weapons - the fact that IRAN has the technology or the materials needed to build Nuclear Weapons  is like saying that one has the ability/capacity to kill > but until he/she Kills, can she/he be considered to be a MURDERER or a person who will MURDER?  

Malaysians and others understand that this will reasonably mean that Iran will never develop Nuclear weapons until the existing FATWA is varied or removed.

The REASON for the US-Israel ILLEGAL attack was based on a FEAR that Iran may be developing Nuclear Arms, which has been proven false in the past by several EIAC investigations. 

US-Israel attack ILLEGAL. Why? Proven FACT that the attack was against UN Charter and also INTERNATIONAL LAW.

Attacking a COUNTRY because of fear that it may attack is ILLEGAL - Worse, ISRAEL who now has NUCLEAR weapons who is not even part of the NON-Proliferation Agreement - and US is also a nation with NUCLEAR weapons..

So, that 'rationale' of attacking another country because it may soon have NUCLEAR weapons is ABSURD and totally unjustifiable.

The attack of another country attacking another country because of 'FEAR' that it may or may not attack it sometime in the FUTURE is absurd - Likewise, Malaysia attacks Singapore because of such a 'FEAR' cannot be justified...

We recall that US did use similar justification to attack IRAQ - claims that Iraq had Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) - and today, we know that it was a LIE - no WMD was found.

Journalism ethics are professional principles guiding reporters to deliver accurate, independent, fair, and accountable news, fostering public trust. Key pillars include verifying facts, minimizing harm, ensuring diversity, and disclosing conflicts of interest. These guidelines adapt to digital challenges and contextual constraints.

The INDEPENDENT MEDIA and professional journalism is on the decline. Once trusted media like BBC, etc now cannot be 'trusted' anymore as they no longer report the TRUTH and the different perspectives. The 'downfall' began with the IRAQ war - as the reporting seemed to justify the US illegal attack on Iraq because of 'Weapons of Mass Destruction(WMD)'- at the end of the day, NO WMD - was the real intention a 'Change in Regime"? 

If you read any media report on the war in Iran, who does not mention the basic fact that US-Israel unlawfully attacked Iran leading to start of US/Israel against Iran - that media and/or journalist maybe BIAS and possibly compromised into becoming a propaganda tool of US/Israel. 

OR if Media blames just Iran ONLY for the global economic crisis not mentioning that is a consequence of the Us-Israel attack of IRAN, Iran's use of its right of self defense. 

All that needs to be mentioned in at least a paragraph in media reports is HOW the war started and is continuing? Who was responsible? Maybe also whether it was a violation of international law... And the actions of Iran is a justified exercise of the right to self defense acknowledged in the  UN Charter and International Law. TO NOT MENTION the background - can deceive the readership into not understanding how it all started - hence leading to readership BLAMING IRAN only...is not professional journalism.

US/Israel has been trying very hard to convince the global public that their attack against IRAN is justified - when it actually VIOLATED UN Charter and also international law.

Be careful of Media that try to blame IRAN alone for the rise of cost of living and other problems we face now > all that would not have happened if US/Israel did not unlawfully without notice attack Iran, kill the Ayatollah and leaders of Iran - WORSE because at that time there was an ongoing US-Iran Negotiations, and it was going well.

Malaysian MEDIA simply take reports from Reuters, AFP, etc and publish it in their publications - BUT be careful some of these media agencies have been 'compromised' - they forget to mention important FACTs, i.e. the WAR was unlawfully commenced by US-Israel, and that Iran is exercising its right to defend in its attack of US/Israeli  in some Gulf Nations, or airports/ports in these countries that were used to attack IRAN...

Do these Reuters, AFP, etc even present the view/position of IRAN - or it just reports the position and narrative of US only?  SO, what should Malaysian media do - write your own UNBIASED reports - reporting western sources and maybe also other sources so Malaysians are not 'brainwashed' into a pro-US narrative and justification.

In Malaysia, MEDIA can be biased - in favour of government, sometimes in favour of big businesses too...do they report on ALL perspectives and views? Do they report and explain properly WHY the people are protesting - not just numbers who turned up ... Do they provide the names of COMPANIES that allegedly violated worker rights? OR are they ONE-SIDED? 

Why is Malaysian MEDIA biased in favour of government sometimes >> the fear of government retaliation using MCMC? the cancellation of licences/permits?

Why is Malaysian MEDIA biased in favour of companies? WELL, the worry that these bigger companies MAY SUE Media as it has happened often before ...

Bestinet Sdn Bhd and its founder, Aminul Islam Abdul Nor, are suing 10 media outlets and individuals, including Malaysiakini, with over RM1 billion being sought as damages.

This is over Bloomberg’s report titled “Everyone gets a cut, and migrant workers pay the price”, published on Jan 23, and subsequent reports repeating its claims and commenting on the issue.

In their statement of claim, Bestinet and Aminul (above) claimed that the impugned statements, among others, portrayed them as being involved in human trafficking, money laundering, corrupt practices, deliberately denying the government access to the Foreign Worker Centralised Management System (FWCMS), and had enriched themselves at the expense of vulnerable migrants.

“The impugned statements are defamatory, false, untrue, inconsistent, baseless, published with malice, misleading, and a complete fabrication,” Aminul said in his affidavit, according to filings made at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 12 and served to Malaysiakini today. - Malaysiakini, 24/2/2026

Journalist and MEDIA, if they practice ethical journalism that report the TRUTH - they too are vulnerable to wrongful repercussion by State and big businesses - they could face SLAPP actions - Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. Many media and journalist simply cannot afford to spend so much money and time ... so some chose to play SAFE ...but in so doing they RISK undermining the principles and values of Journalism...

If a media is not pro-US, its access to the US market can be blocked - Remember during the 1MDB issue, the Sarawak Report was not accessible online in Malaysia.

EVEN then, simply endeavor to be an independent JOURNALIST - it is wrong to report in a way that your readership gets a wrong understanding or a 'pro-US understanding' of what is happening in the US-Israel against IRAN illegal war... 

 

Iran’s rejection of nuclear weapons based on religious beliefs, fatwa: Pezeshkian

Thursday, 26 February 2026 10:33 AM  [ Last Update: Thursday, 26 February 2026 10:33 AM ]

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in the northern province of Mazandaran on February 26, 2026. (Photo by IRNA)

President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated Iran’s opposition to nuclear weapons, saying the policy is rooted in “theological" beliefs and a religious decree issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei banning nuclear arms. 

"When the religious leader explicitly states that we will not pursue nuclear weapons, this is a position rooted in theological and jurisprudential beliefs, not a political tactic that can be changed,” Pezeshkian said while speaking during a visit to the northern province of Mazandaran on Thursday, highlighting the fatwa (religious decree) that had been issued by Ayatollah Khamenei forbidding nuclear arms.

“A politician may speak based on expediency, but a religious leader cannot speak against beliefs and a religious ruling.”

The remarks came on the same day that Iran and the United States are holding the third round of Oman-mediated nuclear negotiations in the Swiss city of Geneva.

The two sides held two rounds of indirect talks on February 6 and 17 amid escalating tensions caused by the US military threats against Iran and the build-up of American forces in the region.

3rd round of nuclear talks opens in Geneva; Iran’s proposal seen as ‘test’ of US sincerity

Iran has reportedly put forward proposals to the US that address all of Washington

Speaking in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump claimed that last year’s illegal Israeli-US aggression “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities, but alleged that Tehran is restarting its “sinister” nuclear ambitions.

Trump also spoke of recent foreign-backed riots in Iran, which he had openly supported, and claimed that at least 32,000 people had been killed. 

Pezeshkian said, “We have announced the death toll and even provided the national ID numbers of the people killed; anyone who says it's more than this, they should corroborate the claim with evidence.”

According to Iran’s Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, a total of 3,117 people lost their lives during the riots, and 2,427 of those killed were innocent civilians and security personnel.

The Iranian president said that 300 to 400 of the martyrs were military personnel who were defending the country’s security.

The enemies sought “regime change” during the riots, he noted, saying those who set mosques on fire and martyred security forces are not considered protesters.

Meanwhile, Pezeshkian stressed that Iran has been a victim of terrorism over the past decades.

The enemies, he added, want to deprive the country of its human resources by eliminating capable and specialized people in a bid to insinuate that the authorities are ineffective in addressing problems.

"We recognize protests and consider ourselves obliged to serve our people … in the face of shortcomings and deficiencies. We are deeply saddened from the bottom of our hearts by what has happened to our beloved people,” he said.

“The Leader stated that we are grieving for the people, but a distinction must be made between a peaceful protest and a violent action.” - PressTV, 26/2/2026

 

LIE - Was it a lie to lump Tafiz schools with UEC? DO NOT make it a Racial Political Issue - It concerns Malaysian Children - their RIGHT to enter PUBLIC Universities, enter PUBLIC Services, get Government student loans,...

Outstanding performances in the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) by Maahad Tahfiz Negeri Pahang (MTNP) and Maahad Tahfiz Turath Negeri Pahang (MTTNP), both under Yayasan Pahang, have helped the state achieve its best-ever state average grade, placing it second nationwide. _NST, 8/4/2026 

Recently, we read that the Anwar's Madani Government has OPENED access to Malaysian Public Universities for students from Tahfiz/Religious Schools and the Chinese Independent Schools. 

A bit of research revealed a 'LIE?' - because Tahfiz/Religious schools take the SPM, and the Chinese Independent schools have UEC (an equivalent to the SPM). Many in the Chinese Independent schools also do additionally sit for SPM/STPM exams...but some may only have have UEC certifications ...UEC certification today is acknowledged by many Universities overseas and private universities in Malaysia - ONLY the Malaysian public Universities do not??? 

Under the new framework, two distinct pathways are now available. First, students from these streams who possess a full Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificate may apply for any study programme offered through the standard UPUOnline system.

Second, for those without a full SPM but who have passed the SPM papers for Bahasa Melayu and History, a new pathway has been created for them to apply to a specific list of relevant degree and diploma programmes.For religious and tahfiz school graduates under this second pathway, the identified programmes include studies in Dakwah (Islamic Outreach), Al-Quran and As-Sunnah, and Tahfiz Education.

Meanwhile, for graduates of Chinese independent secondary schools, the available courses focus on Chinese language and cultural studies, such as a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language Studies and a Bachelor of Chinese Language and Linguistics

Initial happiness EXTINGUISHED because it is not a TOTAL Recognition, which opens to all courses in Malaysian Public Universities (which Malaysians fund with our monies) - but a LIMITED ACCESS to just to some Islamic studies, and for UEC just Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language Studies and a Bachelor of Chinese Language and Linguistics. MOST DISCRIMINATORY - if recognized, access to all courses in Malaysian Public Universities.

Now, we learn that Tahfiz/Religious schools sit for the SPM there is no other academic qualification exam like UEC- in fact some Tahfiz schools do rather well in SPM - one even 2nd nationwide? -

Thus, was not the only QUESTION for Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim's MADANI government to do was the recognition of the UEC academic certification for admission into PUBLIC Universities and to get to become public officers??/- Note,  the UEC graduates are not just Chinese Malaysians but also include Bumiputeras too. So it is not just discriminatory against Chinese and Indian Malaysians but also Malaysian Bumiputra students? 

Bumiputera students make up approximately

20%  of the student population in Chinese Independent High Schools. While the vast majority are Chinese, a growing number of Malay and other indigenous Bumiputera students take the UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) to benefit from its trilingual curriculum 

The UEC is accepted by over 1,000 universities worldwide as a qualification equivalent to A-levels or STPM.

Why is Anwar Ibrahim's Madani government not acknowledging UEC? It is really an achievement of Malaysians - how many other non-government academic qualification have gained recognition of so many foreign Universities?  Getting an EDUCATION standard created not by government is a GREAT achievement - now recognized by about 1,000 Universities...(What was needed was just that the Malaysian government to decide whether the UEC is of sufficient standard to be a necessary academic qualification for entry into PUBLIC Universities in Malaysia - FULL STOP. 

Politics should not be brought in...Malaysian Public Universities do already consider academic qualification OTHER than SPM/STPM - they consider A Levels, and other national qualification especially for foreign students....do the foreign students in Malaysian Public Universities have SPM/STPM to enter - naturally NOT - the Universities evaluate and determine whether their academic qualification from overseas is acceptable to be recognized for entry qualification for local Public Universities ...that is all - so do the same for UEC?

Was Anwar's decision a politically-motivated decision, to give an impression that he is pro-MALAY??? What was the DAP and MCA's motivation?

At the end of the day, it is an issue affecting Malaysian CHILDREN - and as such, the ONLY consideration must be an evaluation of the certification - is it GOOD enough to be recognized as enough for admission into Malaysian PUBLIC Universities, and for entry into PUBLIC SERVICE > No problem if it requires an additional SPM Credit for Bahasa Malaysia and History...

UEC is IRRELEVANT if the student manages to get into University and secure a Diploma, Degree, Masters or Doctorate from the University...because then only the later is important... 

HISTORY - Why? As it is the History taught in Malaysia have problems in terms of accuracy - 'the famous cliché suggests history is dictated solely by the winners' - in the Malaysian context, the British colonial power was handed over to UMNO-MCA-MIC coalition - and thus WHO decided and wrote the Malaysian HISTORY was this UMNO-MCA-MIC coalition government .... did they accurately record the contributions of others in Malaysia in the fight for MERDEKA. Remember UMNO was not even involved in the HARTAL - and thus a 're-writing of History'?? showing that this political parties were PRIMARILY responsible for getting MERDEKA ...so, inadvertently many important aspects of our HISTORY is left out...(that is a different discussion...for another time...)

What are the proponents for the recognition of UEC asking for...Note that Sabah/Sarawak has already recognized and accepted UEC - so only Peninsular Malaysian States remain???  

...stakeholders are seeking a conclusive answer on whether the UEC will be formally recognised for entry into the civil service and public universities, or whether it will continue to exist in a state of policy uncertainty.

“The federal government must clearly state whether the UEC is academically equivalent to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), and on what objective, transparent and academically defensible criteria such determinations are made,” he told The Borneo Post.

The UEC issue is more that issue of entry into Public Universities - it is also about the issue of qualification for State/Federal Student Grants/Loans, and also qualification for entry into the civil service...Now, Sabah/Sarawak has already acknowledged and accepted the UEC - so it now is about the Peninsular Malaysian States only... 

At the federal civil service level, the UEC is not yet recognized for standard government officer entry [Public Uni Pathway](1.1.15, 1.2.11), but you can take the convertible loan pathway Pre-Service Training which converts partially to a scholarship upon entering the civil service.

Detailed options for UEC graduates regarding loans and public service include:

 

1. Education Loans & Grants

• PTPTN: Eligible to apply if your degree or diploma course is fully accredited by the MQA.
• Sarawak Foundation Loans: UEC holders who meet localized criteria, including a Grade B6 in SPM Bahasa Melayu, can apply for this Yayasan Sarawak loan or grant.
• Sabah State Government: Sabah fully recognizes the UEC, allowing holders to apply for state scholarships and financial aid to further their tertiary studies Sabah Govt UEC.

2. Public Service / Civil Service Employment

• Federal Civil Service: The federal government does not currently recognize the UEC for entry into federal civil service jobs or fully unrestricted public university admission [Public Uni Pathway](1.1.15, 1.2.11).
• State Civil Service: East Malaysian states of Sarawak State and Sabah Govt UEC officially recognize the UEC, which qualifies you for employment in state-linked entities, state-owned companies, and state civil services.
• Convertible Loans (PBU): You can apply for the Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (PSD) sponsorship. If you study under this program and subsequently serve in the Malaysian Civil Service, your loan will be converted into a full scholarship and exempted from repayment Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam. 

Now, many students in the Chinese Independent Schools not only get UEC qualifications - but also take the SPM/STPM as well. In the past and still now, many Malaysian students also do not study to get SPM/STPM qualifications - but also A/O Level qualifications - WHY? To increase opportunities for getting accepted to Universities... No big deal. 

Remember that if you are only literate in the Malay language - now your chances of getting jobs and promotions reduce - compared to those who have literacy in English, Chinese and other languages. If you cannot speak English, like Anwar Ibrahim, will the government send you overseas for meetings/courses where the language used is basically English..or Chinese.. Only those with language skills get the chance... 

Even in the public universities, the needed reference material is NOT in Malay but English... that is why Malaysian education system need to change imparting OTHER language skills including English, Chinese and other language. Malaysia have generally failed to TRANSLATE into Malay required reference material, and other resources ...and with only literacy in Malay...Malaysians students are prejudiced, and blame lies in Malaysian Education policy????

Will a private company who deals with customers and supply chains that do not speak Malay want employees who can speak/communicate in other languages? If you only have Malay, you can get low jobs in maybe Malaysian companies - but you may be unable to qualify for jobs in Singapore, UAE or other countries...??? 

Many liberal Malaysians, not just the non-Malay population, wonders when the government will address this issue that affects Malaysian UNITY > Special preference for certain citizens in terms of education is acceptable - but there must be some certainty as to the QUOTA allocated. 

IT was shocking that UITM closes its doors to non-Bumiputra students, and oddly allows foreign students. What I expected of the MADANI government was to change this and open the doors to non-Bumiputra students - even if a higher quota of 60-70% is maintained for Bumiputra students - and CLOSE the door to foreign students. This is a PUBLIC or government University - and all Malaysians pay for it??? 

As all students compete for places in Malaysian government universities - which rightly not simply merits-based BUT should take into account socioeconomic realities. For 'superior' big town schools, usually with better teachers and access to tuition centers IS NOT THE SAME as rural schools, which is not of the same quality. There must be special preference for children from poorer families who simply cannot afford additional tuition or other reference books 

When I was in school, for the form 6 exam (HSC/STPM), in my school in Kuantan, the teacher only managed to cover 2 out the 3 parts in the Chemistry subject - so, when I sat for the Chemistry paper, I could only answer two-thirds of the questions - compared to students in many Klang Valley/Big Town schools... 

When Anwar became PM, he took the position that 'special preference' should be for B40 and M40 - because the rich can easily find other options even if they do not get admitted to public universities...

Anwar's MADANI government FAILINGS -

a) Failed to change Malaysian EDUCATION priority that emphasizes not just Malay, but also other languages like English, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish and languages needed to improve employment opportunities in our GLOBAL World for our young people;

Mr Anwar also said that if he were to remove the racial quota system, his Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and its alliance the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition would lose all elections in Malaysia. “We will lose all the elections in this country and you will suffer more in this country. Run by PAS (Parti Islam Se-Malaysia) and Bersatu (Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia). Do you understand that?” he said. He added: “They are my children - the Chinese and the Indian students here. (If) you force us to change course now, to satisfy the demand of the extremists, we will be wiped out in the elections. “You will have PAS and Bersatu to govern and you know how they treat you. So please bear with us.” 

b) Preferential treatments for Malays and natives of Sabah/Sarawak still OK - but there must be certainty how this happens. A definite ethnic QUOTA for those given preferential treatment - say 30%. Will those who manage entry by way of these preferential quota face the same standards of evaluation in acquiring University degrees > OR will lower standards apply - so, the 30% still graduate even if the fall below the required standards to pass exams > our future doctors, engineers, lawyers,etc...??? These need to be CLARIFIED by the MADANI government ... what is the policy and practice? If a Malaysian is seeking a good doctor - will it choose a Malay or native Sabah/Sarawak doctor or will they chose a non-Malay doctor - not certain about the 'quality' of the doctor because of this 'special preference' policy? From my experience there are many Malay doctors, engineers, lawyers that are TOP QUALITY - but the suffer the 'perception' that they are lower in standards because many believe they are sub-standard because they passed because of their ethnicity - and not because of their achievement academically ...HOW do we deal with this PERCEPTION, which is FALSE in most cases?

Anwar did not want to REVIEW the Quota System or EXPLAIN better WHY the QUOTA system is still NEEDED today - His only REASON once, was if we do that - PAS and BERSATU will come into POWER come next elections >> was it a GOOD reason? It may be important for PAS to explain their position on the QUOTA system, UITM, UEC too... IS PAS a WORSE Option for Malaysians today... or is PH the worse option?  

c) UITM Issue - MADANI government should have acted - OPENED it to non-Bumiputra students, setting maybe a low QUOTA of 10-15%...and closed the doors to foreign students.

ALL Malaysians want a GOVERNMENT for all Malaysians, that emphasize and recognize EQUALITY of persons. OK for preferential treatment for some marginalized and poor - especially the B40 and M40 - but not otherwise. 

NO preferential treatment for some politicians and persons in LAW -  '...entitled to the equal protection of the law...'. This means that even them politicians that break the law, even though the support of their party MPs are needed for Anwar to remain Prime Minister and for the MADANI government continue to govern, they must be investigated and CHARGED for their crimes... 

Even if the alleged perpetrator is Anwar Ibrahim himself - he must be professionally investigated and charged if needed.  

TRUE, PH, in the last elections did not get MUCH MALAY SUPPORT -   

Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that the coalition lacked Malay support and had received only 19% of Malay votes in the recent general election. Anwar said a preliminary analysis of the election results showed that PH received the support of 31% of Malay voters overall.- FMT, 6/2/2023

Our VOTES are secret - so how exactly did you figure out how many Malays voted for PH? 

Another factor that has CHANGED is Malaysians have moved from voting for a political party because of its RELIGION or ETHNICITY - the modern VOTER is smarter - he/she looks at the PARTY's position/principles/values and of course its track record. If there are many who have been corrupt, or many who still support leaders who are CORRUPT - then, the VOTER's preference is for one that is CLEAN, Efficient and TRUSTWORTHY. The VOTER's preference is for a party and its 'leaders' who speak out bravely against injustices, wrongs... In that sense, PAS gets more and more support - as there SEEMS to be less CORRUPTION or ABUSE of Power cases against its leaders/members.

BN/UMNO got rejected because of 1MDB/SRC - and numerous allegation of corruption and abuse of power - and confirmed by Najib's conviction - and the fact that many still in leadership still deny this fact. Then, there is Zahid Hamidi - prima facie case against all 47 charges (it matters not that the Prosecutor has discontinued the case, the DNAA, etc - for after all it was NOT a decision of the COURT at the end of the Trial).

PH too is plagued now with its own 'corruption' and abuse of power - we have Anwar's own political secretary, allegations of abuse of power by Anwar... all NOT RESOLVED. Worse, was the fact that Anwar applied for NAJIB to be pardoned, and made Zahid Hamidi his Deputy Prime Minister... Note also DAP leaders corruption cases...

When PH decided to JOIN HANDS with UMNO/BN to form the government - many were angry...but many accepted as PH had 'NO CHOICE' but to join hands with BN to form government ... BUT, when PH formed an 'electoral pact' with BN to contest some elections, MANY were disappointed... OK as far as elections to contest as PH only - and then if the ONLY OPTION to form Government is to do so with BN > but to CONTEST TOGETHER?? 

Do NOT UEC a racial issue - it is NOT...  

LET's BE HONEST ...  

All in all, we need to know MORE about the UEC. Is the UEC really following the Malaysian education fundamental policy/syllabus/requirements - is this even required in LAW. It is OK if the language of instruction is DIFFERENT, and it is OK if they study MORE than what is required by the existing Malaysian policy. NOW, if they were breaking the Malaysian law and not teaching the basics as required by government policy - WHY was no legal action taken against them before? - this applies to the all INDEPENDENT schools in Malaysia, Tahfiz schools and other schools as it involves MALAYSIAN children.. it is NOT just a matter of content, but also a matter of QUALITY (lower quality should be a breach of law - whilst same or Higher quality should NOT be???) Best interest of the CHILD is an important Human RIGHT ...we do not want schools that teach how to be corrupt, or promote ethnic/religious/gender discrimination...???

 

Tahfiz schools lift Pahang to 2nd place in 2025 SPM

By T.n. Alagesh

April 8, 2026 @ 7:00am

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia top scorers from Maahad Tahfiz Turath Negeri Pahang posing for a photo in Kuantan recently. PIC FROM YAYASAN PAHANG

KUANTAN: Outstanding performances in the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) by Maahad Tahfiz Negeri Pahang (MTNP) and Maahad Tahfiz Turath Negeri Pahang (MTTNP), both under Yayasan Pahang, have helped the state achieve its best-ever state average grade, placing it second nationwide.

MTTNP emerged as the top school in both Pahang and the country, while MTNP was ranked second in the state and placed among the top five nationwide.

MTTNP recorded an impressive school average grade (GPS) of 0.6, with 83.3 per cent of its students achieving straight A's, underscoring the institution's status as a model
of educational excellence that integrates academic strength with character development.

MTNP, the top-performing school nationwide in the 2023 SPM, delivered another outstanding performance, recording a GPS of 1.06 — the best in its history — with 90 per cent of its students scoring at least eight A's.

Yayasan Pahang said some quarters had argued that religious subjects such as Al-Adab Wa Al-Balaghah and Hifz Al-Quran contributed to inflated grades.

"This is untrue. Unlike typical science stream students who usually take about nine subjects, students at MTNP often handle 11 to 12 subjects.

"This includes advanced Arabic and specialised Islamic studies, indicating that their achievements are not derived from taking 'easier' papers, but from managing a more demanding curriculum."

The foundation said greater emphasis should be placed on the cognitive impact of hifz, or Quran memorisation, as studies suggested that the discipline required to memorise all 30 juzuk (chapters) could boost focus and memory retention.

"These cognitive benefits support students in mastering challenging subjects such as Physics and Additional Mathematics, as well as passing the Syahadah Quran tests for 10, 20 and 30 juzuk," it said.

Yayasan Pahang said beyond academic performance, students were shaped by a rigorous culture of discipline and time management.

"Their daily routine, often described as a '3am to 11pm cycle', reflects a balance between religious and academic commitments.

"The day typically begins in the early hours before dawn with Quran memorisation, requiring high levels of focus and mental endurance.

"As the day progresses, students transition into formal academic classes, including practical science laboratory work.

"This demonstrates their ability to manage time effectively in a dual curriculum that integrates spiritual and academic excellence.

"The strong SPM performance was attributed to the commitment of stakeholders in advancing education in the state, particularly under the leadership of Yayasan Pahang chairman Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

The achievement reflects steady progress in the state's education sector, demonstrating that ongoing efforts to improve quality are yielding results.

This aligns with the Pahang First aspiration, which prioritises human capital development and educational excellence._NST, 8/4/2026 

UEC Results Will Count For Admissions at UPM, UM And UPSI — But Only For These Four Courses

To qualify, applicants must have obtained a credit in Bahasa Melayu and a pass in History in the SPM; the application starts on 30 June.

by Fernando Fong

May 15, 2026

UMCCed/Kuen Cheng

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Malaysian students from Chinese independent schools will be able to apply directly to selected public universities from 30 June, the Higher Education Ministry announced today (15 May), marking a quiet but notable shift in the country’s university admissions landscape.

The move opens a direct application pathway for graduates from non-national education systems — including religious schools, private schools and Chinese independent schools — who have sat the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

To qualify, applicants must have obtained a credit in Bahasa Melayu and a pass in History.

The pathway is limited in scope. Independent school students may apply for one of four Chinese-language courses at three public universities:

• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) — Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language Studies
• Universiti Malaya (UM) — Bachelor of Chinese Language and Linguistics; Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies
• Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) — Bachelor of Chinese Education

Director General of Higher Education in Malaysia, serving within the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Datuk Prof. Dr Azlinda Azman, confirmed that the ministry has no plans to expand the pathway to other courses for now, saying the focus remains on these four programmes.

Unified Exam Results Will Count

In a significant detail, Azrilinda said admissions for these four courses will consider results from both the SPM and the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) — the qualification sat by most Chinese independent school graduates.

While the UEC has long been a point of contention in Malaysian education policy, its formal consideration in public university admissions, even for a limited number of courses, marks a meaningful step.

Students admitted through this pathway will be treated the same as any other public university student, including receiving government tuition subsidies, Azrilinda confirmed.

If they are admitted, they are considered part of the mainstream pathway, which means these courses are government-funded.

Applications Will Be Handled Separately for Now

To avoid disrupting the ongoing UPU Online centralised admissions system, applications under this new pathway will be processed directly by each university.

From next year, the ministry intends to incorporate applicants from non-national education systems into UPU Online — the government’s centralised university admissions portal that processes the bulk of public university applications in Malaysia — under a separate category.

Admissions will be based on merit, available places, academic standards and interview assessments set by each university, said MOHE deputy secretary-general for policy Ahmad Riza.

If students meet the standard required to pass the interview, they will have to compete with other students — that is only fair to everyone. TRP, 15/5/2026

Malaysia PM’s 'harsh' response to student's question on meritocracy stirs debate; Anwar explains why ethnic quotas cannot be scrapped

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Penang MADANI Unity Tour on Aug 5, 2023. (Photo: Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim)

Rhea Yasmine Alis Haizan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is under fire for his harsh tone during his explanation to a student that the country’s racial quota system cannot be scrapped as it would cause the unity government alliance to lose all elections. 

Videos of his response went viral and sparked debate online among the Malaysian masses.

Last Saturday (Aug 5), during a dialogue session at the Penang Matriculation College, Mr Anwar was asked by a student about whether the student admission quota system will be abolished in favour of a meritocratic system. 

In Malaysia, the expansive pro-Bumiputera system means that Bumiputera students enjoy a 90 per cent quota for the matriculation college enrolment, paving their way to university. 

After interrupting the student twice, Mr Anwar chided her for asking a question that he had answered before at a separate “Meet Anwar” event. 

“Next time, follow this,” he told her. 

He then went on to explain that such questions require knowledge about history and the social contract in Malaysia, adding that it is better to provide special aid to a few outstanding non-Bumiputera students than to change the policy. 

Mr Anwar also said that if he were to remove the racial quota system, his Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and its alliance the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition would lose all elections in Malaysia.

“We will lose all the elections in this country and you will suffer more in this country. Run by PAS (Parti Islam Se-Malaysia) and Bersatu (Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia). Do you understand that?” he said. 

He added: “They are my children - the Chinese and the Indian students here. (If) you force us to change course now, to satisfy the demand of the extremists, we will be wiped out in the elections. 

“You will have PAS and Bersatu to govern and you know how they treat you. So please bear with us.” - CNA, 7/8/2023