Koh Jun Lin

Retailer says fictional Jho Low-esque Santa Claus 'just for laughs’

Retailer says fictional Jho Low-esque Santa Claus 'just for laughs’

Cartoon character created for Apom's Xmas campaign bears uncanny resemblance to a certain fugitive financier.

Economist sceptical of govt's 2019 GDP growth target

Economist sceptical of govt's 2019 GDP growth target

Factoring in slower global growth, he predicts the GDP growth rate will be at 4.7%.

'GST a good tax ruined by poor implementation' - economist

'GST a good tax ruined by poor implementation' - economist

UPDATE 1AM: Kenanga Investment Bank economic research chief hopes that the country can one day bring back GST.

Novel home financing scheme will work, says EdgeProp’s Tong

Novel home financing scheme will work, says EdgeProp’s Tong

He says his team will try to explain how it works, 'but it’s definitely not too good to be true'. 

'PTPTN promise would've been delivered if not for Jho Low'

'PTPTN promise would've been delivered if not for Jho Low'

Guan Eng says gov't could have delivered had Jho Low not taken away RM50b from the country's coffers.

Property crowdfunding scheme a risk worth taking, says Lim

Property crowdfunding scheme a risk worth taking, says Lim

With safeguards in place, Malaysia can blaze the path to enable homeownership on a larger scale, says finance minister.

Dr M: There's pressure for me to stay but I'll hand over to Anwar

Dr M: There's pressure for me to stay but I'll hand over to Anwar

He says he promised to step down and he always kept his promises.

Mahathir: Tok Pa not happy with Najib but afraid to speak up

Mahathir: Tok Pa not happy with Najib but afraid to speak up

Many people were afraid of Najib including himself, says the Bersatu chairperson.

Dr M: BN defectors will be vetted, backers of thieves turned away

Dr M: BN defectors will be vetted, backers of thieves turned away

There will be no such thing as automatic membership, says Bersatu chairperson.

Leissner's admission strongest proof yet that 1MDB scandal is real, says Guan Eng

Leissner's admission strongest proof yet that 1MDB scandal is real, says Guan Eng

The finance minister adds that he can't understand why people still believe the 'crook on the other side'.

'Clean government gets 0.65 pct interest bonds, kleptocrats 7 pct'

'Clean government gets 0.65 pct interest bonds, kleptocrats 7 pct'

BUDGET 2019 | That's the difference between the two forms of government, says the finance minister.

Fuel subsidy for luxury cars? Jangan haraplah! - Lim

Fuel subsidy for luxury cars? Jangan haraplah! - Lim

BUDGET 2019 | The mechanism for this still being worked out, says the finance minister.

UKM to get major bump in funding, up almost 40pct

UKM to get major bump in funding, up almost 40pct

BUDGET 2019 | Other major public universities will also see an increase in funding next year.

Police seek arrest warrant against eyewitness in Amri's abduction

Police seek arrest warrant against eyewitness in Amri's abduction

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | This follows his absence in court and Suhakam inquiries.

Police confirm jammer discovered at Kuala S'gor PKR polls

Police confirm jammer discovered at Kuala S'gor PKR polls

PKR POLLS | This comes after a candidate earlier claimed that a jammer was used to sabotage the polls.

It’s as though I’ve sinned by speaking the truth, rues ‘immoral’ Guan Eng

It’s as though I’ve sinned by speaking the truth, rues ‘immoral’ Guan Eng

It was PAS lawmakers who wanted proof about K'tan appealing for federal loans, says the finance minister.

I prevented M'sia from defaulting, claims 'conscience clear' Najib

I prevented M'sia from defaulting, claims 'conscience clear' Najib

UPDATED 6.11PM | Commenting on his CBT charges, ex-PM says it was not for personal benefit, but to safeguard the nation.

Selangor local gov't heads told to meet with elected reps regularly

Selangor local gov't heads told to meet with elected reps regularly

They must meet with all elected representatives, inculding those from the opposition, once every three months.

'Umno is MCA's daddy': Soi Lek accuses Kit Siang of spinning

'Umno is MCA's daddy': Soi Lek accuses Kit Siang of spinning

UPDATED 6PM | He says he was only explaining that no one questioned the source of funds to MCA.

Azmin: E-voting hiccups in PKR polls leaving a bad impression

Azmin: E-voting hiccups in PKR polls leaving a bad impression

PKR POLLS | Candidate for the No 2 post says election committee must ensure no repeat of such incidents.

1MDB subsidiaries rightful owners of Equanimity, court rules

1MDB subsidiaries rightful owners of Equanimity, court rules

UPDATED 4.59PM | The decision is made after no one challenged the joint claims made by the M'sian gov't and 1MDB.

Heritage activist who promotes classic facets of Penang

Heritage activist who promotes classic facets of Penang

MALAYSIANSKINI | Khoo Salma – the historian who reads George Town like a book.

Gov't studying national digital IDs to combat fraud, channel subsidies

Gov't studying national digital IDs to combat fraud, channel subsidies

Minister says a national digital ID would enable efficient identity verification in online transactions

Cabinet agrees to suspend enforcement of Sedition Act

Cabinet agrees to suspend enforcement of Sedition Act

Gobind Singh says the decision will be communicated to the attorney-general.