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Daily Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Malay teachers must reclaim role as community activists, says PN leader
Published on: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 31, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Bersatu's Saifuddin Abdullah said Malay teachers have long played a pivotal role in shaping national identity and in community leadership. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: A Perikatan Nasional MP has urged Malay teachers to revive the historic role they played in activism that contributed significantly to the Malay independence movement, culture and politics. Saifuddin Abdullah said Malay teachers should serve as catalysts contributing ideas, community leaders and political activists to steer the nation's future. 'Historically, Malay teachers have provided crucial leadership and have taken management roles in political parties. 'Their involvement has enabled parties to reach their peak and played a key role in advancing the interests of the Malay community,' the Indera Mahkota MP said when delivering a keynote address at the Forum Pendidikan Melayu, organised by the Selangor Gabungan Pelajar Melayu Semananjung, at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. 'With teachers playing such key roles, they were known then as 'parti berjuang' (parties that led the struggle). Today, with fewer teachers involved, some parties have become 'parti berwang' (cash-rich parties).' Saifuddin, who heads the PN education bureau, also said teachers must be meaningfully involved in decision-making at all levels — from the schools right up to the education ministry. Advertisement To better support teachers, he proposed expanding the number of subject matter experts, increasing funding for education research, improving career schemes, and easing teacher workloads by hiring more support staff and clerical personnel. He added that these ideas were part of PN's education reform proposals, completed in March last year. They outline reforms in philosophy, policy, curriculum, technical and vocational education and training, digital technology, human capital development, governance, and broader stakeholder involvement by parents and alumni. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Can I leave an electric car unattended for a long time?
Dear Alex, I live in the UK, but I am away for up to six months. I am considering buying a small electric vehicle as a runaround. How long will a fully charged electric car hold its charge? What happens if the battery is left to go flat? Is this bad for the battery, and will I lose all the computer information etc? How should I get it ready for use after such a long absence? Finally, is it safe to leave a car on charge for up to half a year? – PN Dear PN, There are no hard and fast figures on how quickly an EV battery will lose its charge, but most of the experts I've spoken to reckon a battery will lose one or two per cent of its charge each month. If you're going to take an EV off the road for a longer period, it's generally agreed that it's best to charge it to 80 per cent, which is better for long-term battery health than a full charge. By doing so, even at a rate of two per cent loss each year, it would still take just over three years to flatten the battery completely. Even then, the battery wouldn't be entirely dead, because even when an EV reads zero, there's still a little bit of charge left – manufacturers tend to leave a small margin because flattening a battery completely is not good for its long-term health. So if you leave the car with 80 per cent charge for a few months, you should still have a healthy amount remaining when you return. I wouldn't recommend leaving it on charge on a three-pin socket all that time, however, three-pin sockets aren't designed for continuous high power use, so while charging that way is fine on occasion, I wouldn't leave a car plugged in for that length of time. In terms of getting the car ready for use, disconnecting the 12V battery (which powers the ancillaries) before you leave is a good idea, as parasitic drain will almost certainly flatten it while you're away. You may lose some of the settings on the car's computers, but otherwise you shouldn't see any ill effects. If you don't fancy that, you could instead use a trickle charger to keep the battery topped up. Also, increase the tyre pressure – to 50psi, say – to avoid flat-spotting, but remember to return the pressures to normal before you drive.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Small enterprises decry mandatory commercial LPG use, citing soaring costs: Rosol Wahid
PETALING JAYA: Small business owners, particularly food operators, are facing significant financial strain and enforcement actions following the Madani government's mandate, effective May 1 requiring them to use 14-kilogram commercial LPG cylinders instead of domestic ones. Hulu Terengganu MP Datuk Rosol Wahid said he had received numerous complaints from affected traders. 'They report a nearly threefold increase in monthly costs, from approximately RM2,600 to RM7,000. 'Adding to their woes, authorities have been conducting 'Ops Gasak' raids over the past three weeks, resulting in fines and confiscation of LPG cylinders from many small businesses,' he said in a statement, today. The Perikatan Nasional (PN) MP also expressed deep sympathy for these entrepreneurs, who are already struggling to survive amidst the federal government's perceived failure to address the rising cost of living. He highlighted the additional burdens they face, including the impending expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) in June, the rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies in the second half of the year, and an anticipated electricity tariff hike in July. Rosol emphasised that subsidy restructuring should be carried out cautiously, with clear communication and accompanying support incentives, rather than in a hasty manner that victimises the public. Such abrupt changes, he warned, create a domino effect where consumers ultimately bear the brunt of increased costs by businesses. As such, Rosol urged the government to immediately suspend the enforcement of the mandatory commercial LPG cylinder usage until appropriate support incentives are provided for small businesses. He called on the government not to be 'cruel' to the rakyat, stressing the need for a specific plan to alleviate the cost burden on small traders to prevent end-users from facing sudden price increases.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
LPG mandate strains small businesses
PETALING JAYA: Small business owners, particularly food operators, are facing significant financial strain and enforcement actions following the Madani government's mandate, effective May 1 requiring them to use 14-kilogram commercial LPG cylinders instead of domestic ones. Hulu Terengganu MP Datuk Rosol Wahid said he had received numerous complaints from affected traders. 'They report a nearly threefold increase in monthly costs, from approximately RM2,600 to RM7,000. 'Adding to their woes, authorities have been conducting 'Ops Gasak' raids over the past three weeks, resulting in fines and confiscation of LPG cylinders from many small businesses,' he said in a statement, today. The Perikatan Nasional (PN) MP also expressed deep sympathy for these entrepreneurs, who are already struggling to survive amidst the federal government's perceived failure to address the rising cost of living. He highlighted the additional burdens they face, including the impending expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) in June, the rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies in the second half of the year, and an anticipated electricity tariff hike in July. Rosol emphasised that subsidy restructuring should be carried out cautiously, with clear communication and accompanying support incentives, rather than in a hasty manner that victimises the public. Such abrupt changes, he warned, create a domino effect where consumers ultimately bear the brunt of increased costs by businesses. As such, Rosol urged the government to immediately suspend the enforcement of the mandatory commercial LPG cylinder usage until appropriate support incentives are provided for small businesses. He called on the government not to be 'cruel' to the rakyat, stressing the need for a specific plan to alleviate the cost burden on small traders to prevent end-users from facing sudden price increases.
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Prove ‘divisive' label, Sarawak DAP tells Sim
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Nicholas Chung, FMT Reporters Text Size: Sarawak DAP secretary Violet Yong said SUPP's willingness to work with PAS under the PN government is not in line with Sarawak's multicultural values. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Sarawak DAP has challenged Sarawak deputy premier Dr Sim Kui Hian to prove his claim that the party is 'divisive'. Sarawak DAP secretary Violet Yong reminded Sim that his Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) had worked with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and its influential component PAS when Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chose to align with PN in 2020. In a statement to FMT, Yong said this was proof that SUPP was willing to work with 'extremists' whose agendas ran counter to Sarawak's multicultural values. 'That decision alone speaks volumes about their priorities and the compromises they are willing to make in the name of political expediency,' she said. 'I challenge Dr Sim to point to a single example where DAP has ever divided Sarawakians. When have we ever played the politics of race or religion? The answer is never.' Sim said yesterday that Sarawak had enjoyed prolonged political stability because DAP was never part of the state government. The GPS vice-chairman also said that DAP was divisive and polarising, Dayak Daily reported. Advertisement Yong, the Pending assemblyman, accused Sim of 'political ignorance and whitewashing' with his statement, calling it a 'gross insult' to the fundamentals of parliamentary democracy. She said DAP, which won only two out of 82 seats at the last state polls, accepted the results and had worked on being an effective opposition by providing checks and balances. 'That is the essence of democracy – not blind obedience to those in power, but principled service to the rakyat. 'True political stability is achieved when every voice is heard, when power is held accountable, and when governance is inclusive – not when the ruling elite is shielded from scrutiny.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
