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Malaysiakini
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysiakini
'Ronggeng' dance not Malacca culture, state opposition chief tells CM
Malacca opposition chief Dr Yadzil Yaakub has hit out at the state government's plans to revive the art of 'tari ronggeng' or a cultural dance with shared Malaysian, Indonesian roots. Taking to Facebook, Yadzil (above) questioned Malacca Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh's reported remarks that the state intends to promote tari ronggeng as a new tourist attraction.
Malaysiakini
24-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
'Is waterfront economic zone another white elephant?'
Malacca opposition leader Yadzil Yaakub asked if the Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone (SM-WEZ) is another white elephant project. He said the RM100 billion cited for the SM-WEZ mega project does not include explanations of the investment's composition, foreign direct investment sources, or an implementation schedule that can be fiscally scrutinised.
