Geraldine Tong

EPF loan scheme ineffective in helping rakyat's money woes – economists

EPF loan scheme ineffective in helping rakyat's money woes – economists

We must reform pension, social protection and income systems. 
Groups submit memorandum to delay gazetting KL Structure Plan 2040

Groups submit memorandum to delay gazetting KL Structure Plan 2040

They want PM to postpone approval of KLSP 2040 draft, consider their feedback. 
Moratorium on suicide penalties proposed until its decriminalisation

Moratorium on suicide penalties proposed until its decriminalisation

PARLIAMENT | Second reading of bills will be at next sitting in May. 
Anwar asserts Petronas' South China Sea activities within M'sian waters

Anwar asserts Petronas' South China Sea activities within M'sian waters

PARLIAMENT | This matter was raised with China because both sides have overlapping claims, he says.
Mas Ermieyati, Shu Qi appointed PAC chair, deputy

Mas Ermieyati, Shu Qi appointed PAC chair, deputy

UPDATED 12.58PM | PARLIAMENT | Motion passed unanimously.
Dewan Rakyat passes abolition of mandatory death sentence

Dewan Rakyat passes abolition of mandatory death sentence

UPDATED 4.42PM | PARLIAMENT | No data to support death sentence helps prevent crime, Ramkarpal says. 
Trio given marching orders over 'minister a liar' row

Trio given marching orders over 'minister a liar' row

PARLIAMENT | This is over minister's remarks about Malay reserve land in Kedah.

PN MPs stage walkout over EPF withdrawal debate rejection

PN MPs stage walkout over EPF withdrawal debate rejection

UPDATED 1.09PM | PARLIAMENT | 'I cannot overrule speaker's decision', deputy says. 
Anwar: China receptive to their companies hiring M'sians first

Anwar: China receptive to their companies hiring M'sians first

They will also hold training programme for local workers, PM says.
PN tells govt not to punish health workers for joining strike

PN tells govt not to punish health workers for joining strike

The strike is rumoured to take place between April 3 and 5.
Opaque political appointments: A case for Parliament oversight

Opaque political appointments: A case for Parliament oversight

Advertise GLC appointments to public with selection criteria.
Govt taking steps to address unsustainable tax model

Govt taking steps to address unsustainable tax model

Govt revenue from taxes is only 11.5pct of GDP, says Ahmad.
MOH can't deny at-risk groups anti-HIV drug - Lukanisman

MOH can't deny at-risk groups anti-HIV drug - Lukanisman

PARLIAMENT | This is in spite of S'gor Mufti Department's opposition.
'Don't go lah YB', deputy minister tells PAS MP on 'hot guy' show

'Don't go lah YB', deputy minister tells PAS MP on 'hot guy' show

PARLIAMENT | Ugak also notes such programmes have nothing to do with the government.
Decriminalising suicide likely to be tabled this Parliament sitting

Decriminalising suicide likely to be tabled this Parliament sitting

PARLIAMENT | In-depth study on the issue has been conducted, says deputy minister.
KINIGUIDE | How do foundations get and benefit from tax exemptions?

KINIGUIDE | How do foundations get and benefit from tax exemptions?

This grabs public attention after Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status was revealed.
'Punishing non-filial children not the way to go in protecting seniors'

'Punishing non-filial children not the way to go in protecting seniors'

Experts say education is always a better approach.
Amendments to criminalise stalking re-tabled in Dewan Rakyat

Amendments to criminalise stalking re-tabled in Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | First passed last October, but not approved as Parliament was dissolved.
Egg saga: No need for inquiry into Wee's claims - speaker

Egg saga: No need for inquiry into Wee's claims - speaker

MPs enjoy legal immunity when speaking in Parliament – Johari. 
Replacing UUCA is akin to 'changing skins' - deputy minister

Replacing UUCA is akin to 'changing skins' - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Act is relevant as it addresses several matters, says Mohammad Yusof.
Wee reveals caller ID screenshots, eggs Deepak to lodge police report

Wee reveals caller ID screenshots, eggs Deepak to lodge police report

PARLIAMENT | I 'memorised' every word spoken, MCA chief says. 
Data shows 'Akta Sakit Hati' not been abused - minister

Data shows 'Akta Sakit Hati' not been abused - minister

PARLIAMENT | He says more than half of the complaints deal with obscene content.

DAP MP calls for audit into cost of ‘Mari Kenali Sawit’ book

DAP MP calls for audit into cost of ‘Mari Kenali Sawit’ book

PARLIAMENT | Teresa Kok alleges discrepancies in the cost of producing books. 
Wee claims Deepak name-dropped PMO to settle egg dispute

Wee claims Deepak name-dropped PMO to settle egg dispute

UPDATED 4.38PM | PARLIAMENT | 'This person using Prime Minister's Office's name'.