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New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Nurul Izzah: Win or lose, Rafizi remains my friend
JOHOR BARU: Nurul Izzah Anwar said Rafizi Ramli would remain her friend regardless of the outcome of their contest for the PKR deputy presidency. Nurul Izzah is challenging Rafizi, who is seeking to defend the post in this year's party elections. "Whether I win or lose, it won't affect our friendship. Rafizi has been my friend not only in the past, but now and always. "Our methods may differ – different mechanisms and different approaches – but if you want to be a leader, you have to put ego aside and accept challenges," she said in her speech at the 'Bersama Membina Parti Kita' grand finale this evening. In the PKR Congress election tomorrow, Nurul Izzah and Rafizi will go head-to-head for the deputy presidency, a post Rafizi won in 2022. Nurul Izzah also urged those who lost or chose not to contest to support the leadership for the sake of the party's unity, rather than sow division from within. She said she had no issue with being a follower of the current leadership after choosing not to contest in the previous election. "I've already played my role as a supporter, I didn't contest in the last election. "So I hope for the same spirit when it's my turn to lead. "We need to keep working together. Let's not get too caught up with who's on top. What's wrong with embracing decisions made collectively? "Look at my track record – I've contested four times in Malay-majority areas and, Alhamdulillah, I won three times. I may stay quiet and not speak much, but believe me, I will fight to the end," she said. Recently, Rafizi has been vocal and firm in his criticisms of several party leaders over what he claims are weaknesses in leadership discipline and accountability.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Rafizi sounds alarm over decline in Chinese support for PH
KULIM: Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has raised concerns about a decline in support for PKR and Pakatan Harapan (PH) among Chinese voters, a trend he believes could have significant repercussions in the next general election. Referring to internal data and the outcome of the 15th General Election, the PKR deputy president said that a considerable portion of Chinese voters who previously supported PH no longer intended to vote. "We should be concerned about support from Chinese voters. Within just two years of PH being in power, more than half of Chinese respondents openly stated they would no longer vote for PH or PKR. They're simply choosing to stay at home," he said. Rafizi cited Kulim as a prime example, stressing that it was a seat PH should not have lost. "A seat like Kulim, which we should never have lost, suddenly turned into a Malay-majority seat due to this shift," he said during the Jelajah Hiruk campaign event here yesterday. He also noted a similar trend among Indian voters, with support for PH dropping by 38 per cent, according to internal party findings. Rafizi, who is also Economy Minister, acknowledged that the ruling coalition must recognise the growing frustration on the ground, particularly as fence-sitters continue to scrutinise the unity government's performance. Commenting on recent by-election results, he said that vote transfers between PH and Barisan Nasional (BN), the two partners in the unity government, were not materialising as expected. "Umno voters are choosing PN, while PH voters have supported BN in contests where it's BN versus PN. But when it's PH versus PN, BN voters are going to PN," he said. Rafizi said these trends should encourage PKR to rethink its approach and reconnect with the people. "I believe this is a sign of political maturity. Instead of holding closed-door events in hotels and instructing branches to bring 40 people just to take group selfies, we need to do more," he added. "We may feel good about ourselves within the party, but we are increasingly disconnected from the people." Rafizi is defending his position as PKR deputy president in the upcoming party elections later this month, where he faces a direct contest against long-time ally Nurul Izzah Anwar. Nurul Izzah is believed to have strong grassroots support, with several party divisions already pledging their backing for her in the race for the number two post.
Malaysiakini
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Over 300 protest Negeri Sembilan's stance on culling stray dogs
Over 300 animal welfare campaigners gathered outside the Negeri Sembilan state government's administrative building today. They protested against the authorities' decision to carry out a mass culling operation targeting stray dogs in Malay-majority areas across the state.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
State govt urged to halt planned culling of stray dogs in Negri Sembilan
SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has been urged by Gabungan NGO Haiwan Malaysia to cease the state government's plan to cull stray dogs in Malay-majority areas in the state. Earlier today, the coalition handed over a formal memorandum to a representative from the Menteri Besar's office at Wisma Negeri, here, along with a file containing over 5,000 signatures from concerned citizens who strongly oppose the culling. This memorandum submission was presented by Gabungan NGO Haiwan Malaysia, consisting of 40 animal welfare organisations along with a file containing over 5,000 signatures from concerned citizens who strongly oppose the culling The peaceful gathering involving more than 300 individuals was organised by Negri Sembilan-based animal NGO Furrykids Safehaven (FKSH), in collaboration with Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia SAFM, GHRF, and MAWA. 'Our purpose is clear: to stand together and send a strong message that there are humane and sustainable alternatives to managing the stray dog population, and that killing is not a solution. 'These signatures represent a growing movement of Malaysians who believe in compassion, coexistence, and responsible, evidence-based population control strategies. 'We stand united in our firm opposition to the proposed inhumane culling of stray dogs in Negeri Sembilan,' the coalition stated in a statement. Gabungan NGO Haiwan Malaysia also stated that the this submission follows the petition submitted to the Malaysian Parliament in November 2024, calling for humane and effective solutions to address the stray dog population. 'We have already engaged in discussions with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), where we proposed a comprehensive No-Kill Policy for managing stray animals. 'We strongly believe that the solution lies in compassionate, ethical strategies for population control, such as sterilisation and responsible adoption, rather than the barbaric approach of mass killing. 'As a nation that prides itself on its moral and ethical standards, Malaysia must lead by example in promoting a compassionate and inclusive approach to all living beings.' The coalition also suggested Aminuddin to engage in further discussions with the relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), to find a more humane, science-based solution. 'The coalition stands ready to collaborate and offer our expertise to implement a more sustainable and ethical solution. 'We respectfully request an open dialogue to resolve this issue, and we remain committed to working towards a solution that protects the welfare of all animals, human and non-human alike,' the coalition added. Meanwhile FKSH chairman Jeskiran Kaur said the proposed policy by the state government does not address the root cause of the problem and only exacerbates the suffering of innocent animals. 'We believe in long-term solutions such as sterilisation programmes, responsible adoption, and public education campaigns to ensure that the stray dog population is managed humanely. 'We urge the Negeri Sembilan government to reconsider their decision and work with animal welfare groups to find better solutions,' she said. Additionally, Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia SAFM president Kalaivanan Ravichandran strongly advocates for the No-Kill Policy and the urgent need to reform the Animal Welfare Act 2015. 'The proposed culling of stray dogs is not only inhumane but also a temporary and ineffective solution to a much larger issue. Instead, we need comprehensive, long-term measures such as sterilization and responsible adoption, which align with a compassionate, ethical approach to managing the stray animal population. 'The current Animal Welfare Act needs to be reformed to provide more robust protections for animals and promote sustainable, humane strategies. We believe that by reforming this legislation and adopting a No-Kill Policy, Malaysia can set a global example in animal Welfare,' he said. Last month, state assemblymen from both government and the opposition bench were reportedly in unison over plans to eradicate stray dogs in Malay-majority areas within Negri Sembilan. Aminuddin had reportedly said that the presence of these dogs had disrupted the daily lives of the population.
The Star
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Rounding up and killing is not a solution
I REFER to the report 'Negri Sembilan assemblymen agree on stray dogs culling in Malay-majority areas' (The Star, April 30; online at I'm sure other Negri Sembilan residents join me in pleading with all the state assemblymen to adopt a more humane solution to deal with the overwhelming population of strays in the state.
