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Anwar denies sexual misconduct allegation, says he was busy campaigning

Anwar denies sexual misconduct allegation, says he was busy campaigning

UPDATED 7.50PM | Allegation an attempt to tarnish my image ahead of the PKR congress and the transition of power, he adds.

Estate workers gather outside Parliament, demand housing law

Estate workers gather outside Parliament, demand housing law

The group called on the gov't to make it mandatory for estate managers to build houses for the workers.

Two MPs suspended after Chin Peng's ashes linked to Hindu holy ash

Two MPs suspended after Chin Peng's ashes linked to Hindu holy ash

Khoo Poay Teong (Harapan-Kota Melaka) and Tajuddin Abdul Rahman (BN-Pasir Salak) were suspended for refusing to follow orders from the Speaker.

Chinese school reps rap tardy MOE officers

Chinese school reps rap tardy MOE officers

Education Minister's aide isn't sure if the Dong Zong delegation made an appointment. 

Yeoh singles out BN and PAS MPs for trying to defeat welfare budget

Yeoh singles out BN and PAS MPs for trying to defeat welfare budget

Minister says she was shocked by the MP's actions to 'play politics' with a budget aimed to help the needy.

Opposition MPs express shock over return of Chin Peng's ashes

Opposition MPs express shock over return of Chin Peng's ashes

PARLIAMENT | They called for action to be taken against those responsible for bringing the ashes into the country.

Syed Saddiq says yet to receive notice from Indonesia for ‘official apology’

Syed Saddiq says yet to receive notice from Indonesia for ‘official apology’

This is over the alleged assault of an Indonesian last week, which the police are still investigating.
Families of Sosma detainees protest outside Parliament

Families of Sosma detainees protest outside Parliament

Twelve people have been detained by police since Oct 10 over purported links to LTTE. 

Deputy education minister warns schools against hiding bullying cases

Deputy education minister warns schools against hiding bullying cases

Teo Nie Ching says the ministry takes the slight rise in bullying cases in schools seriously.

Anwar wants Azmin's explanation on last night's meeting

Anwar wants Azmin's explanation on last night's meeting

UPDATED 5.33PM | PKR president says the meeting raised a lot of questions which Azmin needs to answer.

Two Wees: MCA not taking Chinese swing for granted

Two Wees: MCA not taking Chinese swing for granted

In joint PC dominated by Ka Siong, the MPs promise to work hard for their constituents.
MCA yet to be a member of Muafakat Nasional - Ismail Sabri

MCA yet to be a member of Muafakat Nasional - Ismail Sabri

TG PIAI POLLS | The party appears to be warming up to the idea after calling Muafakat Nasional a form of opposition solidarity.

Claim support for Jeck Seng is support for Najib is rubbish - MCA chief

Claim support for Jeck Seng is support for Najib is rubbish - MCA chief

TG PIAI POLLS | Wee Ka Siong pointed out that Najib was merely a former leader who had gone down to help the election campaign.
Deputy minister falls ill in Dewan Rakyat

Deputy minister falls ill in Dewan Rakyat

He slumped in his seat while Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Raja Kamarul Bahrin Raja Ahmad was addressing the house.

'Basikal lajak' riders need guidance, not punishment: Syed Saddiq

'Basikal lajak' riders need guidance, not punishment: Syed Saddiq

Instead of constantly taunting them, I choose to enrol them in the National Cycling Development Programme, says the youth minister. 

MOT: Time extension sought from S'pore to work on RTS contracts

MOT: Time extension sought from S'pore to work on RTS contracts

Details of the amendments to the RTS project will need to be discussed bilaterally, says Anthony Loke.

Karmaine's oil palm comment should not be misunderstood - Muhyiddin

Karmaine's oil palm comment should not be misunderstood - Muhyiddin

TG PIAI POLLS| When he said voters to be grateful, I believe Karmaine meant to be grateful as a Muslim, says Bersatu president.
Hadi: MCA candidate against Act 355 bill is personal, PAS works with party

Hadi: MCA candidate against Act 355 bill is personal, PAS works with party

TG PIAI POLLS |  PAS president downplays Wee Jeck Seng's opposition to the bid to amend Act 355.                  
Muhyiddin: We cannot give up on hunt for Jho Low

Muhyiddin: We cannot give up on hunt for Jho Low

'Whatever it is, we want to bring him back to Malaysia to face the court of law,' says home minister.
Felda settlers reminisce good times with BN at protest

Felda settlers reminisce good times with BN at protest

Teresa Kok, however, is puzzled as to why a protest is being held when the price of palm oil is rising.
Gov't to allow more bauxite mines if new SOP works

Gov't to allow more bauxite mines if new SOP works

PARLIAMENT | The Pahang gov't is testing the effectiveness of new SOP in existing bauxite mines, says natural resources minister.

Azmin dismisses study findings on PM’s ‘Bersatu-centric’ GLC restructuring

Azmin dismisses study findings on PM’s ‘Bersatu-centric’ GLC restructuring

The Economic Affairs Minister said the entire Pakatan Harapan team is working hard to rebuild the country's economy.
Screening of foreign preachers necessary for national security - minister

Screening of foreign preachers necessary for national security - minister

Mujahid Yusof Rawa says this is to ensure they were in tune with local sensitivities and norms. 

Syed Hamid calls on gov't to sign UN Refugee Convention

Syed Hamid calls on gov't to sign UN Refugee Convention

UPDATED | 2.40PM | Former minister says Malaysia already has a good record of helping refugees, but can still do more for them.