Anil Netto

Serially late - 1MDB’s tale of missed deadlines

Serially late - 1MDB’s tale of missed deadlines

The challenges faced by 1MDB’s external auditors, and the repeated delays in submission of financial statements.
Women lead local democracy in Penang

Women lead local democracy in Penang

An electoral exercise carried out in Penang may serve as a cue for the revival of local elections in Malaysia.
M'sia's green movement goes political

M'sia's green movement goes political

himpunan hijau green merdeka day 180712 thumbnail Environmental activism in Malaysia, particularly among young people, is on the rise and becoming increasingly vocal.
M'sia: Too few women in leadership positions

M'sia: Too few women in leadership positions

COMMENT Women make up only 14 percent of decision makers in the public and private sectors on average.
Planned subsidy cut draws fire, seen to hurt poor

Planned subsidy cut draws fire, seen to hurt poor

COMMENT If subsidies are removed, there will be more money for the government to distribute to its 'goons', says a Malaysian.
Encroaching forest, oil palm plantations alarm villagers

Encroaching forest, oil palm plantations alarm villagers

'Now they are doing work in the jungle. After the jungle, the native customary land. After that, the whole place, and definitely our farms will go.'
Tougher days ahead for both BN, Pakatan

Tougher days ahead for both BN, Pakatan

ANALYSIS The political awakening of the country continues to be a work in progress with both sides of the divide finding the going tough.
Holes in social safety nets

Holes in social safety nets

COMMENT Their reach is limited in Malaysia, causing the vulnerable to fall through especially when they need help most.
Copenhagen talks: Barely a ripple in M'sia

Copenhagen talks: Barely a ripple in M'sia

COMMENT Climate change and its impact on Malaysia has not been placed in the public domain.
S'wak on warpath with AG

S'wak on warpath with AG

NONE The auditor-general is standing by his findings of unsustainable logging in the state, much to the joy of activists.
Capital outflows cloud economic outlook

Capital outflows cloud economic outlook

The government has sought to put a positive spin on the capital flight, which has hit the electronics and metal products industries hardest.
Gov't to bosses: Hit foreign workers first

Gov't to bosses: Hit foreign workers first

bangladesh foreign workers migrants 030108 But critics say the early termination of employment would mean these workers ending up in an even worse situation.
A battle of wills in Perak

A battle of wills in Perak

During a tense press conference, in the midst of a constitutional crisis in Perak, which is peninsular Malaysia's second largest state, a reporter's mobile phone began ringing.

KT poll debacle may hit reforms

KT poll debacle may hit reforms

analysis At issue now is whether the ruling BN is capable of pushing through reforms which many believe are vital for the long-term prospects of the coalition.
It's been a rough ride

It's been a rough ride

jerit bicycle event nation wide ride for change to parliament 211108 Two cycling teams - four dozen from the north and three dozen from the south - each accompanied by a dozen or so activists, have been pedaling their way to KL.
Job losses feared as recession bites

Job losses feared as recession bites

workers day labour day may 1 The global economic slowdown is slowly creeping onto Malaysian shores leaving many worried about the impact it will have on workers who may be losing their jobs.
Gov't edgy over candlelight protests

Gov't edgy over candlelight protests

news analysis The latest show of force by the police comes at a time when Umno and its coalition partners are experiencing leadership transitions and factional struggles.

Final fantasy: Abdullah's reform plans

Final fantasy: Abdullah's reform plans

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah concerned worried news analysis What really pushed Umno president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi out of top-level politics, and can he now implement his reform agenda?
Taib family's CMS to benefit from new dam project

Taib family's CMS to benefit from new dam project

tutoh dam site sarawak 050708 Its key shareholders are the chief minister's sons, Sulaiman Abdul Rahman and Mahmud Abu Bekir, daughters, Jamilah Hamidah and Hanifah Hajar, wife Lejla, and son-in-law Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree.
Sarawak begins work on new RM3 bil dam

Sarawak begins work on new RM3 bil dam

penan The plan for the Murum dam comes at a time when uncertainty hangs over what to do with all the electricity to be generated from the mega-Bakun dam.
PKR leader needs a bigger majority

PKR leader needs a bigger majority

analysis A winning majority of less than 13,388 could prompt the BN to claim a moral victory and allege that Anwar is losing support.

Koh, Lim debate PGCC/Batu Kawan land deals

Koh, Lim debate PGCC/Batu Kawan land deals

PKR leader's popularity undimmed by sodomy charges

PKR leader's popularity undimmed by sodomy charges

Permatang Pauh gears up for a by-election that may prove to be a watershed for Malaysian politics.
Anwar's political battle rages on

Anwar's political battle rages on

Analysis Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's de facto opposition leader, is locked in a political battle of wills with ruling coalition leaders and determined to wrest federal control despite fresh charges of sodomy brought up against him.