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Today (20/10/26) I accompanied a delegation of PSM members to Parliament to lobby for a higher allocation to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in the 2027 budget.
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written by: Thulasidasan Jeewaratina, Workers Bureau, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) Malaysia’s “subdued wage outcomes” are not an immutable feature of the economic order.
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I was invited to Kathmandu by the Nepali Communist Party to share about the situation in Malaysia. on 24 September 2026. The following is a summary of the points I raised. It is a great honour for me and for the PSM, to be given this chance to share about Malaysia and our work.
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We are in a catch-22 situation. Every commentator will have a disclaimer that their comments should not be construed as going against the King, as that would open them up to investigation under the 3R rule: Race, Religion, and Royalty.
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Every state, over the years, has used different apparatus to curb dissent and opposition. Among the strongest movements against these practices were the Reformasi movement and, later, Bersih.
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PSM media statement – 14 September 2026 – Transboundary haze pollution is now treated as a routine annual occurrence in Malaysia. What is, by all accounts, an avoidable consequence of human activities – the burning of forests for agricultural activities – is instead treated as a…
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Datuk Dr Ronnie McCoy was my father’s generation. They were in the University of Malaya in Singapore in 1948 – 1952. Ordinarily I would not have had the opportunity to get to know him well.
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Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) fully supports the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC)’s call for a national picket over the PERKESO Lindung 24 Jam scheme and will back all efforts toward making it a success.
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23 August 2026, Selayang Increase the minimum wage to bring it in line with the living wage. The Government should review the Minimum Wages Order at least once every two years, as provided for under the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 (Act 732).
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Dari Rakyat, Untuk Rakyat This weekend, starting from Friday, PSM will kick off its 28th National Congress, which will be held at the Capitol Selayang Hall.
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As expected by many, PSM lost its deposit in the Rahang state election, securing just 3% of the total votes cast. Yet, an article that appeared in The Sun a week before the polls noted that PSM remains relevant despite its electoral defeats.
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The Federal Constitution is supposed to be the supreme law of the land. It is therefore quite upsetting when senior officers of the National Registration Office seem to not understand some of the fundamental constitutional provisions pertaining to citizenship.
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Why now- is this political blackmail? The decision to prosecute Dr Jeyakumar, two other PSM members, and a farmer at this time is truly baffling. When Dr Jeyakumar and the three others were arrested in September 2023, Nurul Izzah, then Vice President of Parti Keadilan Rakyat…
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Pemuda Sosialis welcomes the Prime Minister’s indication that the government is considering abolishing PTPTN. For generations, Malaysian youth have entered working life already in bondage to debt – sold the promise that knowledge would set them free, only to discover that…
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Parti Sosialis Malaysia trembles with indignation at the brutal crackdown inflicted upon the youth, students, activists, and concerned citizens who participated in the peaceful protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
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Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) is deeply shocked by the Cabinet’s decision to make the SOCSO Lindung 24 Jam scheme voluntary, after it was launched barely a month ago as a mandatory programme.
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Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) is deeply shocked and disturbed by the Federal Court’s decision to conveniently postpone its ruling on the prosecution’s appeal against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal to a date just two days after the Johor state polls, which are scheduled for 11 July…
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Name: Amir Syafiq Ameer Soekre Age: 40 tahun Education: Sekolah Kebangsaan Sena SMK Perimbun Diploma In Business Administration, International Islamic College (IIC) BA (Hons) International Business Management, Teesside University, England Career: 15 years experience in sales and…
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24th June 2026 To my friends in AKSI, I am a little concerned about the ideas attributed to AKSI in The Malaysian Reserve 17/6/26. Not because they are critical of the PSM, but because those half-truths and misconceptions can lead you into a cul-de-sac both ideologically and…
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A joint statement initiated by the PSM to condemn the ongoing blockade on Cuba and continuous military threats against the Cuban people imposed by the imperialist US
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Looking at all the major issues facing the country today — pig farming in Selangor, matriculation quotas, temples labelled as illegal, halal and non-halal controversies, the Rohingya question, and more — one thing is clear: almost all of these issues are rooted in racial and…
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The call to link wage reform to productivity once again assumes that Malaysian workers have yet to earn higher wages through their contribution to the economy. The evidence suggests otherwise.
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Parti Sosialis Malaysia Petaling Jaya (PSM PJ) expresses deep concern and firm opposition to the Selangor state government’s proposed guidelines that impose arbitrary physical restrictions and ban non-Muslim houses of worship (RISI) in new commercial zones.
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It has now been more than three weeks since the nation’s largest trade union congress was temporarily dissolved by the Registrar of Societies (RoS), yet it seems no workers or unions are missing them. There is hardly any traction, no news and updates.
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After almost a decade of delays, residents of Petaling Jaya, especially the B40 community, sections of the M40, and even pockets of the T20 who still depend on subsidised healthcare, may finally see a public hospital built in the city.
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Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) is both appalled and disgusted by the manner and lack of maturity shown by the Perak State Executive Councillor for Human Resources, Health and Indian Community Affairs, YB A. Sivanesan, in handling a workers’ dispute.
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The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) denounces the recent accusation and indictment against Raúl Castro pushed by the US Department of Justice. The indictment appears to be a pretext for the imperialist US to launch a war on Cuba and Cuban people, or to replicate a military…
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The government is expected to table the amendments to the constitution that would enable the separation of powers between the Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor (PP).
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The Director-General of Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), Datuk Mohd Hadzmir Yusoff recently claimed that new highways need to be built to accommodate the 600,000 new vehicles registered last year.
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The current discussion surrounding fuel subsidy rationalisation must be approached with caution, fairness, and a clear understanding of the realities faced by ordinary Malaysians.
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The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) strongly condemns the latest coercive measures and military threats against the Cuban people imposed by the US government. The US government has imposed a new wave of sanctions on Cuba, on top of the oil blockade early this year.
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We, the undersigned organisations, stand in solidarity with Singaporean abolitionist activist Kokila Annamalai Parvathi, criminally charged on 23 April 2026 for defying a correction direction under Singapore’s Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA)
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MADANI either wants us to drop dead or this is an unfunny joke at our expense. Yesterday, the treasury announced that it plans to implement a RM 5.4 billion cut to both public healthcare and education.
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PSM condemns the government’s decision to ban two historical non-fiction memoirs; those of Samsiah Fakeh and Comrade Asi (Rejimen 10). This ban is baffling, as these books have been in circulation for at least half a decade without issue.
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Donald Trump has shown time and again the bare face of Western imperialism. The bloodthirsty nature of the United States as never been clearer. This, of course, is nothing new.
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For nearly 30 years, Prasarana Sdn. Bhd. has been appointed the responsibility over RapidKL, who oversees affairs of public transportation in the Klang Valley.
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