Andrew Ong

'Gov't sowing culture of fear by acting against anti-palm oil school show'

'Gov't sowing culture of fear by acting against anti-palm oil school show'

UPDATED 9.48AM | Freedom of expression advocacy group Article 19 calls for a cessation to any action against an international school.

'Gatal list' shows work-related sex harassment not just at office

'Gatal list' shows work-related sex harassment not just at office

The Sexual Harassment Act the government has committed itself to must fill this gap, says WAO. 

Women lawyers to meet Bar chief to discuss sexual harassment

Women lawyers to meet Bar chief to discuss sexual harassment

The Association of Women Lawyers wants firms to adopt code of ethics and increase awareness about harassment.

Female lawyers share list of 'gatal' colleagues to avoid harassment

Female lawyers share list of 'gatal' colleagues to avoid harassment

They say reporting incidents of harassment to HR or the Bar Council would be 'career suicide'.

Sexual harassment a problem at M'sian Bar, but fear keeps lid on it

Sexual harassment a problem at M'sian Bar, but fear keeps lid on it

Survey shows 1 in 3 lawyers in KL and S'gor have experienced sexual harassment, adds Women Lawyers Association. 

No more bottled water, plastic-wrapped food at gov't events

No more bottled water, plastic-wrapped food at gov't events

The move is to reduce public reliance on single-use plastics.
Ministry: Gebeng groundwater contamination not from Lynas

Ministry: Gebeng groundwater contamination not from Lynas

UPDATED 12.30PM | Mestecc's deputy sec-gen says a spike in heavy metals in the water appears to be a one-off event, but the source is still undetermined.

Minister to head to Australia to discuss Lynas issue

Minister to head to Australia to discuss Lynas issue

UPDATED 1.12PM | Yeo Bee Yin will meet her Australian counterpart to discuss conditions for Lynas' operations and waste management.

Transwoman charged twice for same crime, lawyer says

Transwoman charged twice for same crime, lawyer says

Kent Carburnay Acuin was caught climbing on top of a car naked near Bukit Bintang last month.

Lynas' claim of bauxite polluting groundwater called into question

Lynas' claim of bauxite polluting groundwater called into question

Critics say it is unlikely the heavy metals originated from bauxite mines and stockpiles.

Is groundwater under Lynas plant high in heavy metals? Yes, but…

Is groundwater under Lynas plant high in heavy metals? Yes, but…

FACT CHECK | Heavy metal content is way beyond an acceptable level. It wasn’t so before Lynas started operation.

Dormant company is AP holder, but firm claims filing error

Dormant company is AP holder, but firm claims filing error

SH Warisan Cergas' director says there is a mistake in the records, but the company's secretary says the records are reliable.

In defeat, Kit Siang reminds M’sians ‘we’re in the same boat’

In defeat, Kit Siang reminds M’sians ‘we’re in the same boat’

INTERVIEW | Cameron polls and a recent survey on Malay sentiments are causes for concern to the DAP veteran.

Some obscure faces made PKR state chiefs

Some obscure faces made PKR state chiefs

Some surprises have emerged, among them a new party member being given a vital leadership role.

What can we learn from the PKR elections?

What can we learn from the PKR elections?

While PKR's elections were intended to be democratic and inclusive, certain practices compromised its objectives.
Complaints by Julau PKR 'new members' continue to pour in

Complaints by Julau PKR 'new members' continue to pour in

Police receive more complaints by people who were registered, without their knowledge, as PKR members.

Spotlight on Julau as race for PKR No 2 heats up

Spotlight on Julau as race for PKR No 2 heats up

PKR POLLS| Irregularities in the membership list has raised concerns because the division
can impact the outcome of the contest.

MRT2: Gov't must pay compensation, call for re-tender soon

MRT2: Gov't must pay compensation, call for re-tender soon

There are already works done on the underground portion of MRT2 which have been cancelled.

PKR logo gambit faltered on east coast in GE14, says Dr M

PKR logo gambit faltered on east coast in GE14, says Dr M

INTERVIEW | He says PAS became ultimate beneficiary from Harapan's logo woes during GE14.

Harapan needs two-thirds to implement reforms, and it's within sight

Harapan needs two-thirds to implement reforms, and it's within sight

Harapan only won 122 out of 222 seats, but will likely get support from the opposition bench on certain issues.

The jailed general returns to rally his troops

The jailed general returns to rally his troops

After a three-year absence, Anwar reasserts his leadership in his party.

MOF under Najib agreed to RM5m ex-gratia for Arul Kanda?

MOF under Najib agreed to RM5m ex-gratia for Arul Kanda?

EXCLUSIVE | Sources claim half of the amount will be paid when his contract expires on June 30.

Rafizi: Three cabinet appointments a done deal

Rafizi: Three cabinet appointments a done deal

PKR veep says his recent statement was an attempt to send the correct message.

‘PKR absent from meeting over top cabinet posts’

‘PKR absent from meeting over top cabinet posts’

Harapan sources say Rafizi’s claim they were not consulted is untrue.