Lim Guan Eng

MP SPEAKS | Penang LRT loan guarantee small compared to state allocation

MP SPEAKS | Penang LRT loan guarantee small compared to state allocation

'This is merely a loan guarantee with no risk to the federal government'.

MP SPEAKS | Missed opportunity for a unity budget

MP SPEAKS | Missed opportunity for a unity budget

If govt is serious about passing a unity budget, a further discussion must be held with opposition parties and backbenchers.
MP SPEAKS | No unity budget if PN rejects Harapan's six key measures

MP SPEAKS | No unity budget if PN rejects Harapan's six key measures

Unity budget is not equivalent to the so-called unity government as speculated.
MP SPEAKS | Irresponsible for PM to ignore Covid-19 health concerns

MP SPEAKS | Irresponsible for PM to ignore Covid-19 health concerns

To use a snap general election as bait to induce Umno to work harder to secure a victory in Sabah is un-prime ministerial.
MP SPEAKS | Unstable, weak, confused PN govt a poor model for Sabah

MP SPEAKS | Unstable, weak, confused PN govt a poor model for Sabah

PM Muhyiddin's proposed GRS also failed to agree on a common candidate for the CM post.

MP SPEAKS | First MACC, now AGC going all out against me

MP SPEAKS | First MACC, now AGC going all out against me

PN govt using new strategy of 'this is all Lim Guan Eng's fault'.

MP SPEAKS | The two additional charges against me today are baseless

MP SPEAKS | The two additional charges against me today are baseless

'The charges are politically motivated and abuse of power by the unelected government to smear and tarnish my reputation.'

MP SPEAKS | Three economic 'shields' needed to help 1m unemployed M'sians

MP SPEAKS | Three economic 'shields' needed to help 1m unemployed M'sians

One million M'sians expected to be unemployed as of September, including 350k fresh grads and 200k returnees.

MP SPEAKS | Cancellation of Penang projects is 'vengeance' politics

MP SPEAKS | Cancellation of Penang projects is 'vengeance' politics

No logical reasons for PN to cancel Penang International Airport and Penang Hill Cable Car projects.

MP SPEAKS | No need for govt to be stingy, Covid-19 economic aid is vital

MP SPEAKS | No need for govt to be stingy, Covid-19 economic aid is vital

An additional RM45 billion is needed to save not only Malaysian jobs, small and medium enterprises but also manufacturers.

MP SPEAKS | PIA expansion  project - clear manifestation of vengeance politics

MP SPEAKS | PIA expansion project - clear manifestation of vengeance politics

MP SPEAKS | Refusing to implement the expansion project is not only short-sighted but irresponsible.

Up in arms over 'false news', Guan Eng to sue for defamation

Up in arms over 'false news', Guan Eng to sue for defamation

MP SPEAKS | Suit to be filed over claims that his son was detained in Singapore over RM2m undeclared cash.

'Pakatan Nasional' a clear and present danger

'Pakatan Nasional' a clear and present danger

MP SPEAKS | A Pakatan Nasional government will be openly hostile towards non-Muslims and the Federal Constitution.

Avoid Chinese personalities supporting divisiveness - Guan Eng's CNY message

Avoid Chinese personalities supporting divisiveness - Guan Eng's CNY message

MP SPEAKS | The way forward is by moderation based on democracy, law, performance and integrity.

Malaysia maintains high A3 rating from Moody's due to solid economic fundamentals

Malaysia maintains high A3 rating from Moody's due to solid economic fundamentals

MP SPEAKS | The country's strong fundamentals and commitment to institutional reforms also contributed to the rating.

Harapan gov't has never borrowed to pay salaries

Harapan gov't has never borrowed to pay salaries

COMMENT | Unlike Kelantan, the federal gov't is capable of paying its civil servants and meeting its other financial obligations.                   

Charting Malaysia's digital future

Charting Malaysia's digital future

MP SPEAKS | The digital economy must adhere to the 3As of availability, accessibility, affordability of these resources.

Federal gov't on track to meet deficit target

Federal gov't on track to meet deficit target

MP SPEAKS | The Harapan government is committed towards fiscal consolidation to rein in excessive debts.

Q2 growth reflects M'sian resilience amid global economic slowdown

Q2 growth reflects M'sian resilience amid global economic slowdown

COMMENT | 'It also reflects effectiveness of institutional reforms carried out under Dr M's leadership.'

Positive impact of open tenders, zero-based budgeting on gov't finances

Positive impact of open tenders, zero-based budgeting on gov't finances

COMMENT | These have allowed development expenditure to increase, while fiscal deficit has been reduced.

Govt's reforms lead to M'sia’s sovereign credit ratings reaffirmation

Govt's reforms lead to M'sia’s sovereign credit ratings reaffirmation

MP SPEAKS | Sceptics had expected downgrade due to legacy issues that loaded us with high debt and failed governance.

PAC report confirms GST law was broken

PAC report confirms GST law was broken

MP SPEAKS | 'GST collections were not deposited directly into the Fund for GST Refunds, and this caused delays for more than a year.'
Malaysia's industrial growth in May exceeds expectations

Malaysia's industrial growth in May exceeds expectations

MP SPEAKS | The 4% growth exceeded market expectations of a 3.5% increase as compiled by Bloomberg.

MOF welcomes reaffirmation of Malaysia's A- credit rating

MOF welcomes reaffirmation of Malaysia's A- credit rating

MP SPEAKS | Despite an increase in direct debt, there has been a larger decrease in other forms of debts and liabilities.