Abdul Rahman Dahlan

Dr M being 'too simplistic', multiplier effect would have paid for HSR costs

Dr M being 'too simplistic', multiplier effect would have paid for HSR costs

COMMENT | 'It will be a wasted opportunity if we don’t proceed with the project now.'

Would Daim, Mahathir prefer ECRL to be foreign owned?

Would Daim, Mahathir prefer ECRL to be foreign owned?

MP SPEAKS | Although funded by a loan from China, control will remain in M’sian hands.

Harapan's budget irresponsible, unrealistic and unsustainable

Harapan's budget irresponsible, unrealistic and unsustainable

COMMENT | Operating expenditure in opposition-controlled states has increased since 2008.

'Thanks for confirming that federal gov't helps Penang gov't'

'Thanks for confirming that federal gov't helps Penang gov't'

MP SPEAKS | Minister claims BN has evidence that the Penang gov't sold or traded RM37 bil worth of state assets since coming to power in 2008.

Legacy of lopsided IPP deals solved but Harapan still unhappy

Legacy of lopsided IPP deals solved but Harapan still unhappy

MP SPEAKS | Rafizi should know that the electricity rates had been kept low due to gas subsidies from Petronas. 

Please learn some economics, Guan Eng

Please learn some economics, Guan Eng

MP SPEAKS | Abdul Rahman Dahlan explains the difference between headline and core inflation.

Dr M still stuck in the past

Dr M still stuck in the past

MP SPEAKS | Ex-PM needs to understand Malaysia can no longer compete based on low-cost manufacturing industries.

‘All infrastructure projects cannot be compared directly’

‘All infrastructure projects cannot be compared directly’

MP SPEAKS | The ECRL will also have 88km of new lines that will connect Gombak with Port Klang.

Minister explains why ECRL will cost RM55 billion

Minister explains why ECRL will cost RM55 billion

COMMENT | The East Coast Rail Line has been proposed since 2007, with initial cost estimates at RM30b to RM70b.

Did Guan Eng peddle third bridge to avoid tunnel scrutiny, asks Rahman Dahlan

Did Guan Eng peddle third bridge to avoid tunnel scrutiny, asks Rahman Dahlan

COMMENT | Key questions on the tunnel project remain unanswered says the minister.

Why the Penang gov't has more answering to do on the undersea tunnel

Why the Penang gov't has more answering to do on the undersea tunnel

COMMENT | 'The Penang gov't needs to provide straight answers'.

Seven questions for the Penang gov’t to answer

Seven questions for the Penang gov’t to answer

COMMENT | These are fair questions that many people in Penang and NGOs have been asking.
Stumbling block to political funding reform

Stumbling block to political funding reform

MP SPEAKS First to back proposal was Najib. One of the first to object was DAP.
Is Pua being a prophet of doom, again?

Is Pua being a prophet of doom, again?

MP SPEAKS First it was Syed Mokhtar, now it's 1MDB. Once bitten, twice shy.
Time to stop all the bickering...

Time to stop all the bickering...

With fence-sitters alarmingly increasing, BN must heed rakyat’s aspirations.
I am not a religious bigot

I am not a religious bigot

NONE ‘Those who know me personally as an individual and a politician, and know the work I've done as an MP would readily attest to that.'
Let's talk about the 2011 audit report

Let's talk about the 2011 audit report

MP SPEAKS While there are examples of wastage and leakages in BN-held states, those under Pakatan Rakyat are no better off.
In defence of Sabah Umno's RM40mil

In defence of Sabah Umno's RM40mil

NONE 'It is not illegal for any Malaysian to give money to a political party of his or her choice - or to anybody for that matter.'
Sorry, Ambiga, you don't convince me

Sorry, Ambiga, you don't convince me

abdul rahman dahlan COMMENT The BN MP explains why he's not convinced that Bersih's grouses with the Election Commission.