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In being appointed Malaysia’s 10th prime minister in November 2022, Anwar Ibrahim made history by becoming the country’s first prime minister from a multiracial party. Despite Anwar’s unity government commanding the clear support of a majority of parliamentarians, including those of UMNO, the (...)
Media statement by the Environment and Climate Crisis Bureau of the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) in conjunction with Earth Day 2023.
The word “sustainable” is used commonly nowadays, the most prominent example being the Sustainable Development Goals, or better known as SDGs. It is a joint (...)
The memorandum has been handed over to the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia and the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Kuala Lumpur on 15th March 2023.
We, the undersigned organisations, are deeply concerned over the prolonging of the war in Ukraine.
The illegal Russian (...)
24th February 2023 marks the 1st anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a watershed event that has reshaped the geopolitical balance in the 21st century towards a greater degree of global instability.
World opinion is divided on the question of war in Ukraine, and so is the (...)
Malaysian Socialist Party (PSM) leader Soh Sook Hwa addressed the recent Socialist Alliance national conference in Geelong, saying that in Malaysia there is a growing population of young people concerned about environmental issues.
“Undoubtedly, the widespread ‘Greta Thunberg phenomenon’ has (...)
Malaysia’s 15th general election (GE-15) on 19 November 2022 resulted in no single political coalition commanding a majority in the 222-seat federal legislature. It took almost a week, after intense backroom negotiations and the intervention of the constitutional monarch, for Pakatan Harapan (...)
Malaysia’s 15th general election (GE-15) on 19 November 2022 resulted in no single political coalition commanding a majority in the 222-seat federal legislature. It took almost a week, after intense backroom negotiations and the intervention of the constitutional monarch, for Pakatan Harapan (...)
“Celebrate Diversity, Don’t Create Animosity”
The statement is in response to the recent fatwa issued by the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) that prohibits Muslims in Johor from observing Thaipusam procession and taking part in Pongal celebrations as reported in Free Malaysia Today on 3 (...)
Members of UNI Global Union gaming affiliates, Genting Malaysia Bhd. Workers Union (GMBWU) and Resort World Berhad Executive Union (RWBEU), met on 13 to 14 December in Kuala Lumpur to learn more about the revised Employment Act in Malaysia, which comes into effect on 1 January 2023.
The (...)
Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan, known as “Arul”, told Green Left that until just days before the close of nominations for the November 19 snap general elections, his party had hoped to have an electoral pact with opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan (Alliance (...)
Malaysia’s parliament system offers two options for the new parties, including MUDA. They can go solo but be stranded in the political wilderness or join a broader coalition that moderates their radicalism and reduces their autonomy.
21.1 million Malaysians are estimated to head to the polls (...)
We were informed through an official letter from Pakatan Harapan dated 30th October 2022 that PSM’s minimum request for an electoral pact with PH has been totally rejected. Without a single seat given, we understand that PH does not desire an electoral pact with PSM. Our regret being the matter (...)
KUALA TERENGGANU - Four new Sections and 21 amendments to the existing punishments under the Terengganu Syariah Criminal Offences (Takzir) Enactment 2001 will be proposed for the improvement of the law.
Terengganu Syariah Court chief judge Datuk Wan Mohd Zakri Wan Mohd said the four new (...)
On 19 October 2022, the student movement announced 15 demands addressed to the candidates of the 15th General Election (GE15). Pemuda Sosialis not only supports but was also involved in the process of coming up with the demands. There are a few among them that need to be emphasised.
Firstly, (...)
The issue of primary and secondary school access for refugee learners in Peninsular Malaysia has received some public attention. But with a minority of refugees arriving or graduating with secondary school diplomas, an equally important question to ask is: What comes next?
“Remember that I (...)
Parti Sosialis Malaysia held an interesting Forum titled “Can we strengthen the Social Safety Net given our Trillion Ringgit Debt?” in the KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall on 29th September 2022. Dr Kumar, the national chairperson of the PSM, explained that with the budget announcement fast (...)
Firstly, let me respond to the article “PSM owes supporters explanation for seeking to join PH” which appeared on FMT on Sept 27. I would like to thank Kua Kia Soong for posting these questions as it will give us the avenue to respond.
To start with, PSM did not seek to join Pakatan Harapan (...)
Firstly let me respond to the article “PSM owes supporters explanation for seeking to join PH” which appeared in Free Malaysia Today on 27-9-2022. I will like to thank Sdr Dr Kua Kia Soong for posting these questions as it will give us the avenue to respond to these questions.
To start with, (...)
The FMT article on Sept 17 covering my short presentation at the forum titled “Dark forces towards GE15” has elicited a fair amount of comments and criticisms. As the issues I flagged are important, I think I had better explain a little more about what I actually said that day.
I had said that (...)
On the 7th of September 2022, our Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, announced that the use of face masks will no longer be mandatory in indoor settings effective immediately, except for in public transportation and medical facilities.
This is a decision that puts everyone at further risk of (...)
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