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Malay Mail
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
J‑Kom denies directing staff to support specific PKR leaders in party polls
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Community Communications Department (J-KOM) has denied instructing its staff to 'like', 'share' or 'promote' the campaign of certain leaders in the 2025 PKR election. J-KOM director-general Datuk Ismail Yusop described allegations linking the department with the party's election as being unfounded. 'All J-KOM staff carry out their duties professionally and with integrity, in line with the stipulated regulations. 'I also strongly deny allegations that J-KOM is involved in campaigning for any leaders or that it is being used to attack certain leaders,' he said in a statement posted on Facebook. He added that as a government agency under the Ministry of Communications, J-KOM remains committed to delivering information that is accurate, fair and balanced so as to strengthen the system of democracy and stability of the country. 'I wish to remind all parties to stop disseminating false information that can tarnish the department's reputation,' he said. — Bernama
Bloomberg
08-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
As Tariff Chaos Reigns, What Is Trump Actually Trying to Do?
After promising during his election campaign to put tariffs back at the center of US economic policy, President Donald Trump moved swiftly once back in office, announcing significant new import taxes aimed at America's trading partners. His tactic — implementing new tariffs and threatening others in an effort to intimidate or gain leverage in other disputes — represents a dramatic shift in a global economy where most major players have sought to reduce trade barriers.
