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Federal village community management councils to be set up

Federal village community management councils to be set up

PARLIAMENT | They'll first be set up in five opposition-ruled states to channel info on federal policies, says Sivarasa. 

Ministers told to drum up palm oil sales abroad, not Tg Piai votes

Ministers told to drum up palm oil sales abroad, not Tg Piai votes

Even if we drink (palm oil) a bottle a day, we would not solve this palm oil issue, says Shahidan

Health checks for GDL, PSV licences not new, Loke reiterates

Health checks for GDL, PSV licences not new, Loke reiterates

PARLIAMENT | Transport minister says such checks are stipulated under the Land Transport Act 2010.

Over 250 cops nabbed for drug abuse since Hamid became IGP

Over 250 cops nabbed for drug abuse since Hamid became IGP

PARLIAMENT | Home Affairs Ministry will consider rewarding officers who inform on wrongdoing in the force - deputy minister.

Lawyer in cops' crosshairs over LTTE suspects 'tortured' claim cries foul

Lawyer in cops' crosshairs over LTTE suspects 'tortured' claim cries foul

S Selvam says if police are investigating him, he will not be able to represent his clients effectively.

Let’s wear batik to Parliament tomorrow - speaker

Let’s wear batik to Parliament tomorrow - speaker

PARLIAMENT | This after a call from the deputy minister for culture for parliamentarians to wear and promote batik.

Best for AG to clear the air on tahfiz sexual abuse case - lawyer

Best for AG to clear the air on tahfiz sexual abuse case - lawyer

Yusmadi Yusoff also questions silence from parties who in the past had called on Thomas to explain his actions.

Malay rights NGO accuses Kit Siang, Siti Kasim, DAP Youth of targeting UM VC

Malay rights NGO accuses Kit Siang, Siti Kasim, DAP Youth of targeting UM VC

Pro-UM VC student activists say this during a demo outside the university today.

Give task force time to probe Amri, Koh disappearances - home minister

Give task force time to probe Amri, Koh disappearances - home minister

UPDATED 3.20PM | Muhyiddin Yassin emphasises that the task force was given six months to complete its probe.

Racial concerns arise as people lose faith in the gov't - S'gor MB

Racial concerns arise as people lose faith in the gov't - S'gor MB

'The loss of trust in the administration is creating a nervous and restless atmosphere in the country.'

Govt urged to hasten set up of media council, Indonesian model cited

Govt urged to hasten set up of media council, Indonesian model cited

It will strengthen the media so it can operate independently, says Malaysiakini CEO Premesh Chandran.

Penang amok case: Police hunt 3 suspects over 'inciteful statements'

Penang amok case: Police hunt 3 suspects over 'inciteful statements'

Bukit Aman CID principal assistant director says two of the suspects are from Kedah while one is from Penang.

Tax reforms needed to combat tax evasion - Jomo

Tax reforms needed to combat tax evasion - Jomo

The economist says surveys have found many luxury car owners did not even pay income tax.

Jomo: Gov't should regulate working hours of migrant workers

Jomo: Gov't should regulate working hours of migrant workers

Employers can get migrant workers to work longer hours with lower pay compared with Malaysian workers.

Minister to bring up Bersih’s Undi18 proposal to cabinet

Minister to bring up Bersih’s Undi18 proposal to cabinet

Bersih proposed that youths aged 18 to 21 be allowed to register on EC's website.
Mujahid says raids on Syiahs adhered to SOP

Mujahid says raids on Syiahs adhered to SOP

The minister says the jurisdiction of state religious authorities must be respected.

Zuraida: Anwar has promised to meet us

Zuraida: Anwar has promised to meet us

Ampang MP's claim is the latest in the back and forth between PKR factions.

Zuraida defends Raudhahville as promoting universal values

Zuraida defends Raudhahville as promoting universal values

UPDATED 7.57PM | She says non-Muslims will also be living in the township.

Zakir Naik leads prayers in Malacca, no speeches

Zakir Naik leads prayers in Malacca, no speeches

Some  2,000 people turn up to welcome the controversial Indian-born preacher.

Anwar dodges poser on aide's 'rioting' charge

Anwar dodges poser on aide's 'rioting' charge

PKR communications director says the matter will be left to authorities to investigate.

'Azmin's absence discussed, but not focus of PKR politburo meeting'

'Azmin's absence discussed, but not focus of PKR politburo meeting'

Deputy president missing again, a day after Anwar Ibrahim's stern reminder.

Non-Muslim boycott: Anwar says unhealthy, Guan Eng slams PAS, Umno

Non-Muslim boycott: Anwar says unhealthy, Guan Eng slams PAS, Umno

Promoting halal products is acceptible, but promoting divisiveness is not, the PKR leader emphasises.
Must attend meetings! Anwar's stern reminder to Azmin

Must attend meetings! Anwar's stern reminder to Azmin

UPDATED 1.42PM | PKR president says he has advised his deputy to be present at party meetings.

Don't slander those you're not helping, Hilman says after token rebuke

Don't slander those you're not helping, Hilman says after token rebuke

UPDATED 11.15PM | In response, Najwan Halimi tweets that being a leader isn't about 'helping cronies'.