Monthly Archives: August, 2020

The Rise And Rise Of Barisan Nasional

They thought Barisan Nasional was finished. They were wrong. After its historic defeat in GE14, the coalition many had written off is once again finding its footing — and its voice. From the stunning wins in Johor and Negeri Sembilan to the growing unease within the Unity Government, Hasnah Rahman and Emma Harith look at the rise of Barisan Nasional, its renewed confidence and the new generation that could determine whether this is a comeback — or the beginning of something bigger.

‘We Need A Lifeline’: MFM President Calls For Hotels To Open Their Stages To Malaysian Musicians

Musicians need a sustainable livelihood, not just handouts, says MFM president Francis Danker, who wants hotels and resorts to open their stages to local performers and give them a steady platform to work, earn and preserve Malaysia’s musical heritage.
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Lovecraft Country: An Intersection Of Horror And Racism

By Mohamad Taufiq Morshidi Lovecraft Country Episode 1 & 2 Review Jordan Peele has remained one of the best filmmakers today. However, his outputs in television...

Tasik Chini Vs Slim River

(FELDA Settlers At By-Elections) It is interesting that the last two by-elections in the country are held in areas where the Federal Land and Development...

‘What’s to be ashamed of’: Malaysia’s Najib back on the stump despite guilty verdict

A. Ananthalakshmi, Rozanna Latiff (REUTERS) SLIM, Malaysia (Reuters) - Convicted of corruption less than a month ago and sentenced to 12 years in jail, former Malaysian...

Palm oil promotion, KL-Selangor border issues among highlights in Parliament today

KUALA LUMPUR - The impact of palm oil promotional activities carried out by the Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry overseas, will be among matters to be raised at...

Irish-French teenager Nora Anne’s death inquest starts today

Seremban - The inquest proceedings into the death of Irish-French teenager Nora Anne Quoirin, will be heard at the Coroner's Court, Seremban Court Complex here...

Muhyiddin’s Bersatu ready to join MN, says PAS

PAS has received a letter from Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin on the party’s readiness to join Muafakat Nasional (MN), its secretaty-general Takiyuddin Hassan said. "Today I can confirm that...

Poster war lacking in Slim by-election

At the mention of an election campaign, what comes to mind to most people is a war of flags, poster and banners of the...

The Tale of Two Drivers

Cambodians are generally very gentle and soft-spoken, not unlike many of our Malay friends here in Malaysia. Make no mistake, having to endure the...

Awal Muharram Greetings To All Muslims

Awal Muharram or Hijri New Year is celebrated by Muslims the world over as the day symbolises two important events in the Islamic year. Awal means beginning in English and...

We Are Back!

The New Malaysia Herald (NMH) is back with viewpoints from the public with a breezier format. We propagate Citizen Journalism as we will have citizens...

Malaysia’s Political Crossroads: Where Do We Go From Here?

By Hasnah Abdul Rahman, Editor-In-Chief, NMH As at Monday, 17 August 2020, Malaysia is at the crossroads of Should and Must. Should we, as citizens remain...