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Liu vows to keep speaking the truth

Liu vows to keep speaking the truth

As a backbencher, I am entitled to call a spade a spade. This is democracy, he says.  


PM gives his Harapan gov't good marks for first 18 months of rule

PM gives his Harapan gov't good marks for first 18 months of rule

Holding together the five parties that make up his administration has been a challenge, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Dr M stands firm on not sacking AG, wishes he can axe opposition MPs

Dr M stands firm on not sacking AG, wishes he can axe opposition MPs

 PM says he is not in the business of firing people unless a serious mistake or offence is committed.
Gov’t to amend draconian laws as soon as possible – Dr M

Gov’t to amend draconian laws as soon as possible – Dr M

UPDATED 11:51PM | 'Although we may not do away with it completely, we will amend it such that parts said to be draconian would be changed.'

Harapan and BN to turn up the heat in Tanjung Piai

Harapan and BN to turn up the heat in Tanjung Piai

Both sides are scheduled to launch the respective election machinery on Monday. 

‘Childish’ - S'gor speaker turns down Bersatu rep’s request to sit with opposition

‘Childish’ - S'gor speaker turns down Bersatu rep’s request to sit with opposition

UPDATED 12.24PM | The Jeram lawmaker wanted to sit with the opposition to protest a DAP man’s criticism of the PM.

Bersatu rep wants to sit with opposition to protest attack on Dr M

Bersatu rep wants to sit with opposition to protest attack on Dr M

During next S'gor assembly sitting, Mohd Shaid Rosli plans to stage symbolic protest against DAP's Ronnie Liu for criticising PM.

Malaysia intends to proceed with RTS - Mahathir

Malaysia intends to proceed with RTS - Mahathir

However, PM declines to state if the gov’t has resolved the Bukit Chagar land dispute.
Traffic in the sky? Flying police? - Dr M believes flying cars not ready for mass use

Traffic in the sky? Flying police? - Dr M believes flying cars not ready for mass use

Safety regulations for flying automobiles will not be ready anytime soon, the PM says.

Graduation ruckus - UM VC, activist, skip reconciliation meeting

Graduation ruckus - UM VC, activist, skip reconciliation meeting

A university spokesperson says the vice-chancellor had prior engagements that could not be cancelled.

Fuel subsidy mechanism for M40 to be decided by March

Fuel subsidy mechanism for M40 to be decided by March

One of the budget goodies, it was announced last week that the subsidy will not be limited to only the B40 group.

UM thwarts renewed protest attempt against VC

UM thwarts renewed protest attempt against VC

Another student activist is barred from entering Dewan Tunku Canselor over a placard he was carrying.

Kapar MCA to quit party if Umno fields candidate in Tanjung Piai

Kapar MCA to quit party if Umno fields candidate in Tanjung Piai

Division leader and members say that the party should not surrender its 'traditional seat'.
BN candidate for Tg Piai – MCA respects coalition's procedure

BN candidate for Tg Piai – MCA respects coalition's procedure

Wee Ka Siong says he had a lengthy discussion with the BN chief regarding this issue.

Farid, the reluctant politician who wanted to learn Chinese

Farid, the reluctant politician who wanted to learn Chinese

OBITUARY | We met for Mandarin lessons two days ago and he asked how to introduce himself, "I am the MP for Tanjung Piai".

If critics can seal deal with Beijing, PM says 'may' scrap ECRL

If critics can seal deal with Beijing, PM says 'may' scrap ECRL

PM offers sarcastic response to suggestions that ECRL can be suspended since it was likely devised to bail out 1MDB. 

PM: Khazanah sold assets to repay debts racked up by Najib

PM: Khazanah sold assets to repay debts racked up by Najib

Dr M returns fire at his predecessor who complains about Khazanah's recent divestments. 

Of one-term governments, the opposition and an 'insurance policy'

Of one-term governments, the opposition and an 'insurance policy'

COMMENT | Losing a general election doesn't necessarily have to be a nightmare.

Are our MPs little more than welfare officers?

Are our MPs little more than welfare officers?

COMMENT |  They lack the legislative powers they need to check on the executive.

Funds for Orang Asli school bus applied a week ago - Guan Eng

Funds for Orang Asli school bus applied a week ago - Guan Eng

The application was approved in five days, says the minister.

PKR leaders believe Chinese unhappiness won't hamper 'reformasi' mooncake sales

PKR leaders believe Chinese unhappiness won't hamper 'reformasi' mooncake sales

People must support the fundraising endeavour to ensure the reformasi agenda is successful, they say.
After khat issue, DAP to hold another pow-wow over Lynas

After khat issue, DAP to hold another pow-wow over Lynas

Among the key figures expected to attend are sec-gen Lim Guan Eng and Environment Minister Yeo Bee Yin.

DAP leaders to meet on Monday over khat issue, say party sources

DAP leaders to meet on Monday over khat issue, say party sources

Meeting held to display the right attitude towards the issue and quell uneasiness of DAP members.

Lynas not off the hook yet

Lynas not off the hook yet

The renewal of its three-year permit - which expires next month - is not exactly confirmed.