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The Sun
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
PKR members warned against abusing freedom of speech in party
SUBANG JAYA: PKR members have been cautioned against misusing their right to freedom of speech within the party. The warning came from PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, who stressed the importance of ethical and responsible expression. Speaking to the media after launching The Changemakers at INTI International College Subang and a seminar by the National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN), Ramanan emphasised that while freedom of speech is a fundamental right, it should not be exploited to spread falsehoods. 'This is the strength and greatness of PKR and the current government – that everyone has the right to speak. But I must remind you, do not resort to slander,' he said. Ramanan clarified that expressing opinions is acceptable as long as it is based on facts and conducted with discipline. He warned that freedom is lost when it is misused to defame others. The reminder follows recent concerns raised by a group of PKR MPs regarding the judiciary, including calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged irregularities in judicial appointments. - Bernama
The Star
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Good relations between leaders ensure development, says Ewon
KOTA KINABALU: Good relations between assemblymen and government leaders are beneficial, says Penampang MP Datuk Ewon Benedick. He said that close relations between both parties help ensure continued development and smooth organisation of programmes for the people, as seen in Penampang over the years. He then added that the same applies to other districts with amicable working relations with government leaders, ensuring development and policies for those constituencies are achieved. Benedick made these remarks at the Kepayan Kaamatan Festival on Sunday (June 1), attended by leaders including Kepayan assemblyman Jannie Lasimbang and PH leaders Steven Shim, Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, Vivian Wong, and Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. "Each time there is an issue that needs attention in Kepayan, I will sit with the assemblyman to find solutions. We do not work in silos but as a team," he said. He mentioned that some ongoing projects in Penampang include the flood mitigation project, Terian-Buayan road upgrading, bridge construction in Babagon, and the PANTAS programme in Kg. Togudon. A Penampang Development Plan 2024-2035 is also included in the proposals for the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), Benedick added. "I am confident that with these strategic plans and work relations among various parties, including the federal and state governments, Penampang will continue to receive better allocations and development benefits in RMK13," he said. Many economic and development initiatives have been implemented in Penampang, including the National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN), Tekun Nasional, and the Tamu Desa project. On Kaamatan, Benedick said the festival is celebrated by people from all cultural and social backgrounds, in line with the 'Kaamatan for All' theme chosen for this year.
