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Sinar Daily
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Scrap 3R laws, let the people speak
SHAH ALAM – Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that if he were ever to return to office, the first order of business would be to abolish laws restricting public discourse on race, religion and royalty (3R), which he believes are being misused to silence dissent. He argued that shutting down criticism only isolates leaders from the realities faced by the public. A long-time critic of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's administration, Tun Mahathir said the continued use of 3R laws — now and during Datuk Seri Najib Razak's time — has hindered open criticism and weakened democratic discourse. 'I must know what the people are thinking. If their mouths are kept closed, they might have a bad opinion of you, but you feel that they are okay. 'When you do not respond to the problems and feelings (expressed by the people), then the country cannot become developed, we need freedom of speech,' he reportedly said at a dialogue session in conjunction with the launch of his latest book 'A Conversation with Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad: A Legacy of Leadership and Vision' in Putrajaya. Although Mahathir, who turns 100 this July, brushed off the idea of leading the country again, he expressed a willingness to offer guidance if the current government is open to hearing him out. 'If I become Prime Minister again, God forbid, I know a few things I should do. 'Even if I am not the Prime Minister, if the government is willing to listen to this old man, I am willing to give some ideas,' he added during the event, which was moderated by Perdana Leadership Foundation trustee Vaseehar Hassan and economist Muhammed Abdul Khalid. A long-time critic of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's administration, Tun Mahathir said the continued use of 3R laws — now and during Datuk Seri Najib Razak's time — has hindered open criticism and weakened democratic discourse. 'You need the Opposition to point out where you have gone wrong. If we have a one-party state where that party is carried by its own ideas, they will have no way of knowing when a mistake has been made and correcting it. 'The management of a nation hinges on the freedom to exchange ideas. Leaders must respond to the realities around them to determine the best path forward,' he reportedly said. When asked about the possibility of Najib returning as prime minister, Mahathir rejected the idea outright, citing the former premier's leadership style and alleged tolerance for corruption. '(Before Najib assumed the role of Umno President), Umno had its own objectives, principally to struggle for the betterment of the people, country and religion. Under Najib, instead of focusing on (such struggles), he brought in another different objective; he was talking about 'cash is king'. '(Najib's objective) says corruption is alright, that this country can be ruled by corrupt practices, that you can become a Prime Minister simply by offering money. I do not think (Najib) would have changed much. 'He would still be thinking that the best way to become the Prime Minister is to give money to the people. If you do not have the money, then you can borrow it (before) stealing it. To me, that is not acceptable. 'If (Najib) does come back, I think he should just apologise and say 'sorry, I made a mistake,'' he said. The former Pekan MP is currently serving a prison sentence after the Federal Court in 2022 upheld his convictions in the SRC International case, part of the wider 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. Though originally sentenced to 12 years and fined RM210 million, the Pardons Board reduced his sentence in February 2023 to six years and RM50 million.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Tun Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad Shares Thoughts On Economic Development And Leadership At Perdana Leadership Foundation's Launch Of Its Latest Publication
PUTRAJAYA, May 20 (Bernama) -- What drives economic development and what traits do leaders need to have to make a nation prosperous? These questions, and more, are addressed by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad in the latest publication by Perdana Leadership Foundation, 'A Conversation with Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad: A Legacy of Leadership and Vision', officially launched on Monday, 19th May 2025, in Putrajaya. Part of Perdana Leadership Foundation's ongoing Oral History Series in which conversations with past and present leaders are held, the publication presents the conversations between Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad and two interviewers: Dato' Seri Dr Vaseehar Hassan, trustee of Perdana Leadership Foundation, and Mr Eddin Khoo, founder of PUSAKA.
Rakyat Post
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Rakyat Post
I'll (Maybe) Be Back – Dr Mahathir Not Ruling Out Return As PM
Subscribe to our FREE Former two-time prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad attended a book launch featuring the Perdana Leadership Foundation (PLF)'s latest publication, A Conversation with Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad: A Legacy of Leadership and Vision, on 19 May at the Foundation in Putrajaya. The launch included a special dialogue with Mahathir discussing the theme 'Challenges of Economic Development in the 21 st Century.' Mahathir, who will turn 100 on 10 July, unsurprisingly made an interesting comment during the dialogue. He was asked what will be the first thing he implements if he becomes the prime minister again. Without missing a beat, Mahathir said he would abolish the punishments on those who speak of 3R (race, religion, and royalty). He explained that he must know what the people is thinking about, citing that keeping people's mouths closed is not a good idea for leadership. He said he needs to be able to respond to people's feelings and problems and failing to do so, he'll fail to build a developed country. We need freedom of speech. We need freedom to do business on our own. We need a good cooperation between the government and the private sector. We need to develop this factory and make things easy. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad Mahathir added that he feels there's too much corruption, adding that the wealth of the country cannot be exploited due to corruption any more. Netizens were amused by Mahathir's comments regarding 3R due to his known stance regarding Malay supremacy and his previous comments that could divide races. Some shared they didn't want Mahathir to be prime minister again and wondered how many times he wants to lead the country. To refresh everyone's memory: Mahathir suddenly ''rage quit'' aka While Mahathir has his own lifetime fans, many agreed that he should remain permanently retired. READ MORE: READ MORE: READ MORE: READ MORE: Pls retire for good…. Pleaseeeee — Nushi (@AnuNushi) Please rest Tun, Thank you for your service but we've had enough of you. — VJ (@Vijen_39) That's like a wolf saying it will become a vegetarian if it won an election representing sheeps. — 🤴 His Royal Highness of Subang 🏴 🌍 (@the_REAL_deal88) No lah. Punya ko tamak kuasa. Dah 100 tahun mau jadi PM lagi. Kuburbdah kata Mari dah weh. Sudah sudah la. Dekatkan diri pada Tuhan kan lagi afdal. — Mektam (@Meranti99) 100 years old and you still think you can be PM again? — Yee Kuan Loh (@Lohyeekuan80) The desire to lead again remains strong in him, and that's understandable. But if leadership becomes a tool for personal vendettas, then it loses its purpose. — frightrice (@salzian) Who care about him anymore as he single handedly caused Malaysia politics become a chaos today by throwing away the PM baton. — Calvin Lee (@usprotec) Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
New York Post
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Richard Kind is going on tour and has a show in NY. Get tickets today
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Your favorite character actor's favorite character actor is hitting the road. From May through July, Richard Kind is embarking on his 'How Not To Be Famous – A Conversation with Richard Kind' tour that will take him to venues all North America. Along the way, the 68-year-old 'Everybody's Live' sidekick is slated to make two stops in New York and New Jersey. First, he'll swing into Patchogue, NY's Patchogue Theatre on Sunday, May 18. At that gig, he'll be chatting with NPR 'Fresh Air' host David Bianculli. A little over a month later, the Trenton native drops by Englewood, NJ's Bergen Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 28. At all shows, Kind takes the stage to perform stand-up comedy and then take questions from the audience. 'I'm going to be coming to your town talking about me and only me,' the 'A Serious Man' actor shared via Instagram. '…it might be funny. It might not. I don't know. Would you come see me?' In an interview with the Suffolk County News, he elaborated 'I just tell stories. I talk about how sitcoms are different from movies. I talk about different acting styles. It's a little bit educational.' If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all 'How Not To Be Famous' shows as of now. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $47 before fees on Vivid Seats. Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $54 before fees to $115 including fees. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Richard Kind's 'How Not To Be Famous Tour' below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Richard Kind tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here: Richard Kind tour dates Ticket prices start at May 18 at the Patchogue Theater in Patchogue, NY $56 June 13 at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, CA $115 (fees included) June 14 at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, CA $109 (fees included) June 21 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre in San Antonio, TX $69 June 28 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ $47 July 19 at the Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, GA $54 July 26 at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma, WA $83 (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. 'Everybody's Live with John Mulaney' In May 2024, Kind served as the sidekick to John Mulaney for his experimental six-episode 'Everybody's In LA' talk show filmed during the Netflix is a Joke Festival. Each episode featured a topic that high-profile guests, experts and callers would weigh in on. Subversive, interstitial gags and genre-smashing musical guests fleshed out the exciting live show that toyed with the format of what exactly a talk show could be. This year, Mulaney brought the envelope-pushing series back — now known as 'Everybody's Live' — with Kind and their trusty pal Saymo, who delivers snacks mid-show. Standout guests this season include Luenell, Fred Armisen, Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey and Wanda Sykes. Want to catch up? You can find all episodes of the inventive series here. Richard Kind upcoming projects Shockingly, Kind only has two projects in the works, according to IMDb. Here's a little bit about each to whet your appetite. '10-13' As of now, plot details are under wraps for David Zayas' film. All we know is that Kind stars alongside fellow character actor heavyweights Mekhi Phifer and Dylan Baker. 'The Auction' takes place at Aztec Corp., a company that auctions off ancient antiquities and semi-distinct wild exotic animals. Mary-Louise Parker, Billy Crudup, Audra McDonald, Ben Vereen and Richard Schiff round out the ensemble. Comedians on tour in 2025 Many of the funniest people around — by our estimation — are playing venues all over the U.S. and Canada these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites we can't wait to see IRL. • John Mulaney • Steve Martin with Martin Short • Tina Fey with Amy Poehler • Jerry Seinfeld • Bill Murray Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest comedians on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
The National
10-02-2025
- Business
- The National
World Governments Summit's goal is to improve lives of communities, says Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said the aim of the World Governments Summit is to improve people's lives through strengthening global co-operation, building expertise and developing relationships. Sheikh Mohammed made his comments on social media platform X ahead of the gathering that begins in Dubai on Tuesday, with a star-studded line-up expected over the course of the event. 'We welcome the guests of the World Governments Summit, which begins tomorrow with a record international participation,' said Sheikh Mohammed. 'More than 30 heads of state and 140 government delegations, including 400 ministers, will engage with global business leaders and international organisations across more than 200 sessions covering all future sectors. 'The goal is clear: to strengthen global co-operation, build expertise, develop relationships, and draw inspiration from experiences to improve the lives of communities. Welcome to the governments of the world in Dubai and the UAE.' Elon Musk, former UK prime ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson, chief executive of Google Sundar Pichai and the presidents of Indonesia, Poland and Sri Lanka are some of the names confirmed for this week's event, which runs until Thursday, February 13. The theme of this year's event is Shaping Future Governments. The summit is hosting prominent thought leaders and global experts, with more than 6,000 people expected to attend. A key part of the event will be major global transformation, with a focus on resulting opportunities and challenges. Elon Musk, the world's richest man and owner of social media platform X, as well as leading efforts by US President Donald Trump to reduce the size of federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency organisation, is taking part in a plenary session on Thursday, called Boring Cities, AI and DOGE. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will be in conversation with Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, on Reimagining Technology for Government On Wednesday. Boris Johnson, another former UK prime minister, will be taking part in a plenary session called A Conversation with Churchill, also on Wednesday. Louise 'Liza' Araneta-Marcos, the first lady of the Philippines, will give an address the following day on climate adaptability and energy.
