Malaysian Communications Minister Assigns Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to Investigate Issue In a recent development, the Malaysian Communications Minister has announced that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been assigned to investigate a particular matter. The minister’s directive comes as part of the government’s efforts to address the issue at hand. Background…
Broadcaster to Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit Filed by President Trump A major broadcaster has announced its intention to file a motion seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against it by United States President Donald Trump. The lawsuit concerns the editing of a speech delivered by the President. Background of the Lawsuit President Trump filed…
The Issue of Conflating Compliance with Support in Politics The practice of equating compliance with support in political discourse is a topic that has garnered attention recently. This issue was highlighted in a post titled “Conflating compliance with support: a political habit worth revisiting” on The Online Citizen. Implications of Limited Alternatives on Public Actions…
Malaysia to Triple Port Handling Capacity Over 30 Years Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Loke Siew Fook, recently announced plans to significantly increase the handling capacity of the country’s ports over the next 30 years. The current capacity of 2.3 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) is set to more than triple to 6.8 million TEUs under this…
Israel to Block 37 Aid Organisations from Gaza Over Staff Information Concerns Israel announced last month that it will prevent 37 aid organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), from operating in Gaza starting March 1. The decision was made due to concerns regarding the lack of sufficient information about the staff working for these organizations….
Global Scrutiny on Content of Popular App A wave of condemnation and investigations from regulators and governments across Europe and Asia has prompted a significant response from a popular app. The move follows concerns over sexualized content present on the platform. Regulatory Response Authorities in various countries have expressed apprehension regarding the nature of content…
Concerns Raised by Hwa Chong Students Over SATS Central Kitchen Catering Students at Hwa Chong Institution have recently expressed their discontent with the transition from traditional canteen stalls to SATS central kitchen catering. The concerns raised encompass various aspects, including food quality, portion sizes, pricing, and the functionality of the online ordering system. Issues with…
Bloomberg to Contest Defamation Claims by Singapore Ministers Bloomberg is set to contest defamation claims in April 2026 brought forth by Singaporean Ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng. The claims are in relation to a 2024 article published by Bloomberg concerning property dealings in Singapore’s high-end real estate sector. Background of the Defamation Claims…
Hwa Chong Institution Faces Criticism Over New Canteen Model Hwa Chong Institution, a renowned school in Singapore, has recently implemented a new hybrid canteen model that has sparked online criticism. The backlash stemmed from images circulating on Reddit that purportedly showed catered meals provided to secondary students at the institution. Concerns Raised by Netizens Upon…
Controversy Surrounding NMP Designate Haresh Singaraju’s Past Political Affiliation A deleted Instagram photo of newly nominated Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Haresh Singaraju wearing a People’s Action Party (PAP) T-shirt has stirred up discussions on the neutrality of Singapore’s NMP scheme. Haresh has acknowledged his previous affiliation with the PAP but has stated his commitment…