Archive - 26 October 2019

The PM and Anwar Ibrahim highlight attempts to divide that Malaysians must overcome.

This comes amid speculations that competing factions are trying to woo Umno MPs.

Its president explains that paying taxes only allows the IRB to track one's income but not assets.

COMMENT | Our current "first-past-the-post" (FPTP) system creates several problems.

In the spirit of Deepavali, my family and I extend our sympathies to all those who have been arrested, says the Penang deputy chief minister.

Both sides are scheduled to launch the respective election machinery on Monday. 

Shoppers doing some last-minute night shopping at Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur ahead of the Deepavali celebrations on Oct 27.

Dina Ramadan, 30, had been travelling to Morocco, Bali and Malaysia, says the Lucie Blackman Trust.             

DAP sec-gen says any attempt to oust ruling coalition parties is tantamount to betraying democracy and people's will.  

At night, heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for almost the entire peninsula and several areas in East M'sia.

He has his audience in stitches with his imitation of the common household gecko.  

MP SPEAKS | M'sia has suddenly become a major test case as to whether a multicultural nation can survive the existential threat posed by fake news and hate speech.

The aim is to collect 100,000 signatures to be presented to the Council of Malay Rulers, says the duo.

The move is part of a 12-year roadmap to phase out single-use plastics.

LETTER | Questionnaire at several booths around the state contains three laughably ludicrous and leading questions.

Minister responds to PM, who had expressed frustration over allegations of racism regarding Malay Dignity Congress. 

New nation-building narrative must focus on economic fundamentals rather than racial or religious rhetoric, says PKR president.                  

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar wants the Wildlife and National Parks Department to ramp up operations in the state.

PKR president says party needs to seek feedback from Sabah grassroots leaders first.

The state government could leverage on the experience of former menteri besars and exco members who are still elected representatives, he says.

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad had made the announcement at the NAM Summit yesterday.

The money would not just go to Terengganu and Kelantan, but also Sarawak, Sabah, Terengganu and Pahang.

PKR president says Lim Teck Ghee should have proposed solutions instead of criticising the state of the country after GE14. 

The two major economies are trying to calm a trade war that has dragged on for nearly 16 months.

PKR president says all quarters must support authorities’ efforts to ensure country’s peace and security.

However, no one has approached him with proposal thus far, says the Malacca opposition leader.

Malacca Bersatu deputy chief says meetings with Umno concern state improvement, while Umno rep adds discussions focused on Malay unity.

In Deepavali speech, Mahathir expresses hope for young generations of M'sians to work together to achieve success. 

Plaintiffs accuse Ottawa of allowing emissions to increase at a level incompatible with a climate that sustains life and liberty.

The embattled aircraft manufacturer pledges to learn from last year's crash.

New temporary relief centres have also been opened in several flood-hit states.

COMMENT | This is an example of how the gov't is able to arrive at a middle ground on issues relating to labour.

COMMENT | When will the DAP ever spend the political capital it has got right now? 

Hata Wahari claims the purported death threat against Lim Kit Siang was misunderstood.

Aged 11 and 8, their musical skills rival adult tribute bands, with the duo favouring classic rock songs.

According to the police, the protesters ignored repeated orders to disperse and were causing traffic disruption.

LETTER | How are we considered a democracy if our people are not given a fair chance to defend themselves?