Koh Jun Lin

Parliament has no role in appointing MACC chief, says Sri Ram

Parliament has no role in appointing MACC chief, says Sri Ram

Former judge explains that such appointments are made by the king upon the advice of the PM.

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.

Now minister’s aide, ex-activist hits snag with 2016 S’wak travel ban

Now minister’s aide, ex-activist hits snag with 2016 S’wak travel ban

Mandeep Singh rues that there is no 'Malaysia Baru' in the state.

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.

AG: Tribunal can recommend stripping ex-EC members of retirement benefits

AG: Tribunal can recommend stripping ex-EC members of retirement benefits

Tommy Thomas tells tribunal that it is 'simplistic' to say it can only recommend whether to remove ex-EC members. 

Historians to write 'inclusive' history of nation for schools

Historians to write 'inclusive' history of nation for schools

They are looking for sponsors to fund the four-year project which will see evidence-based accounts.
Dr M: Civil service too big, but hard to downsize

Dr M: Civil service too big, but hard to downsize

PM hopes civil servants can find jobs in other sectors once country is developed enough. 

We’ll see if PAS supports me in a no-confidence motion, says Dr M

We’ll see if PAS supports me in a no-confidence motion, says Dr M

With so much speculation over shifting allegiances, vote would be litmus test of party’s stance.

PM confirms RCI formation to probe Hamid Sultan's claims

PM confirms RCI formation to probe Hamid Sultan's claims

UPDATED 11.59AM | However, Mahathir says the terms of reference for the RCI have yet to be decided.
Minister assures there's still time for talks on Peka B40

Minister assures there's still time for talks on Peka B40

Dzulkefly Ahmad says that the engagement process with healthcare providers is ongoing.

Minister touts lower tariffs, economic benefits for new solar project

Minister touts lower tariffs, economic benefits for new solar project

Yeo contends solar power not subject to volatility in fuel prices.
Updates on crackdown against illegal plastic recycling next week, says minister

Updates on crackdown against illegal plastic recycling next week, says minister

The public can also lodge reports with the Department of Environment, adds Yeo.
Malaysia to reconsider policy of sending Chin refugees home

Malaysia to reconsider policy of sending Chin refugees home

This is as NGO suggests doing so in view of unsafe environment back in Myanmar

Discuss Umno defections at Harapan council: Saifuddin

Discuss Umno defections at Harapan council: Saifuddin

The coalition's presidential council is the proper platform for component parties to voice out on the matter, he says.
Move to abolish Sedition Act is seditious, lawyer claims

Move to abolish Sedition Act is seditious, lawyer claims

This is unless the Conference of Rulers has already consented to it, says Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman.

Deputy law minister puzzled by fuss over dancing CJ

Deputy law minister puzzled by fuss over dancing CJ

UPDATED 2.47PM | However, Hanipa Maidin stresses that critics are entitled to express their opinions.

Promise delivered: Bangsar South reverts to its former name Kg Kerinchi

Promise delivered: Bangsar South reverts to its former name Kg Kerinchi

The historical place was renamed without local consultation, says Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil.
Gov't didn't spend a penny on my overseas trips, says Anwar

Gov't didn't spend a penny on my overseas trips, says Anwar

All the travels abroad are paid for by his hosts, adds the PKR president.
Anwar refuses 'media provocation' over Mahathir's comment on sodomy

Anwar refuses 'media provocation' over Mahathir's comment on sodomy

'The priority of Malaysia is not 'Anwar versus Mahathir', which some of you tend to harp on'.