Martin Vengadesan

Time to crack down hard on water supply security violations

Time to crack down hard on water supply security violations

Despite numerous supervising bodies, negligence and blatant disregard for the law and safety of others are affecting us all.

COMMENT | Stop using bully tactics to silence voices of the young

COMMENT | Stop using bully tactics to silence voices of the young

Targeting of Syed Saddiq supporters and recent fiasco over Veveonah indicate that bullying is an accepted part of the system.

PM's jibe strikes wrong chord with musicians, some forced to sell equipment

PM's jibe strikes wrong chord with musicians, some forced to sell equipment

Nearly six months into the MCO, the industry is suffering as pubs close and musicians sell their instruments.

Looks like Dr M, Pejuang have no support - Perak opposition chief

Looks like Dr M, Pejuang have no support - Perak opposition chief

SLIM POLLS | Aziz Bari suggests it is time to ex-premier to exit the stage.
Umno man favoured to win tomorrow, as Slim campaign draws to a close

Umno man favoured to win tomorrow, as Slim campaign draws to a close

SLIM POLLS | The seat has been an Umno stronghold for decades and Zaidi expected to deliver another win.

COMMENT | By-election goodies – part of the system's warped reality

COMMENT | By-election goodies – part of the system's warped reality

Long-standing issues are finally addressed, but only after the politicians are forced to.

Awam: Increasing reports of rape, domestic violence during MCO

Awam: Increasing reports of rape, domestic violence during MCO

Rights group urges vigilance, education, enforcement and legislation to curb the growing trend.

'Slim voters want jobs, land, and housing, not big-name speakers'

'Slim voters want jobs, land, and housing, not big-name speakers'

SLIM POLLS | PKR veep Chang Lih Kang says by-election has shown strong focus on local issues.

Workers protest outside Malakoff HQ after water, electricity to quarters cut

Workers protest outside Malakoff HQ after water, electricity to quarters cut

Activists say the cuts are an attempt to forcefully evict the workers from the Windsor Estate in Perak.

The Selangor govt and scourge of plastic waste

The Selangor govt and scourge of plastic waste

INTERVIEW | Despite some success, factory operators are relocating to other states, says Ng Sze Han.

Kamala has the right qualities; ancestry, gender, faith shouldn't matter - Rafidah

Kamala has the right qualities; ancestry, gender, faith shouldn't matter - Rafidah

UPDATED 5.45PM | Malaysians laud candidacy of US Senator even as Trump's campaign steps up its attacks.

An uphill battle in Slim, say Harapan leaders

An uphill battle in Slim, say Harapan leaders

SLIM POLLS | They are committed to backing Bersatu Blackout candidate but admit odds are in Umno's favour.

Beatings, marathon shifts among issues faced by Nepali guards, say rights groups

Beatings, marathon shifts among issues faced by Nepali guards, say rights groups

Activists question the causal link between working environment, medical problems and high death rate.
Aziz Bari: Perhaps Perak MB should punch his own face

Aziz Bari: Perhaps Perak MB should punch his own face

Perak DAP man says what MB did to Mahathir and son was much worse than a verbal insult.

Election training is routine, not indication of imminent GE15 polls - Azmi Sharom

Election training is routine, not indication of imminent GE15 polls - Azmi Sharom

The EC's acting chair was responding to speculation following the online circulation of a number of GE15 training letters.

Slim polls: Umno expected to win, but a lot bubbling under the surface

Slim polls: Umno expected to win, but a lot bubbling under the surface

ANALYSIS | Experts feel that PN's cooperation will outshine their rivals and help them gain the heavily Malay seat.

Split opinions over 'job guarantee scheme' proposal

Split opinions over 'job guarantee scheme' proposal

Some say it’s a misplaced idea but political leaders and unionists feel it’s worth considering to curb unemployment.
Bukit Gasing rep submits motion on anti-party-hopping law

Bukit Gasing rep submits motion on anti-party-hopping law

Those who wish to switch political allegiances should immediately vacate their seats, says Rajiv Rishyakaran.
Opposition leaders fear clean sweep in Singapore polls

Opposition leaders fear clean sweep in Singapore polls

With PAP’s impressive economic track record and campaign restrictions in force, a total wipeout of the opposition is a real possibility.

OBITUARY | Hu Sepang - forgotten maverick was one of the most colourful MPs

OBITUARY | Hu Sepang - forgotten maverick was one of the most colourful MPs

OBITUARY | Former DAP strongman was never afraid to speak up or express himself in unorthodox fashion.

COMMENT | Books and music – is the MCO hastening the inevitable?

COMMENT | Books and music – is the MCO hastening the inevitable?

Physical sales of books and music have declined for many years but while some outlets are closing, others are still trying to buck the trend.

From humble beginnings to USM's first Orang Asli faculty dean

From humble beginnings to USM's first Orang Asli faculty dean

MALAYSIANSKINI | Prof Bahari Belaton never let other people’s stereotypes of what he should be hold him back in life.
Hannah Yeoh's tweet consistent with duties as MP, says lawyer

Hannah Yeoh's tweet consistent with duties as MP, says lawyer

Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi warns that the bad days of stifling free speech and intimidating the opposition are back.

Bar Council needs to step up fight against sexual harassment, says activist

Bar Council needs to step up fight against sexual harassment, says activist

Meera Samanther says female lawyers just don't trust the system right now.