Wong Kai Hui

UEC panel chief positive over report, depressed over racialisation

UEC panel chief positive over report, depressed over racialisation

The task force's finding is intended to guide the gov't on its future policy with regard to UEC.

Pro-Hong Kong rally takes place in carpark after forced change of venue

Pro-Hong Kong rally takes place in carpark after forced change of venue

The '929 Global Anti Totalitarianism' rally in Kampung Attap was attended by about 70 people. 

UEC task force to submit summary findings to Education Ministry tomorrow

UEC task force to submit summary findings to Education Ministry tomorrow

Its chairperson Eddin Khoo says the full report will be handed over soon after.
Freedom Film Festival calls on Finas to press for reforms

Freedom Film Festival calls on Finas to press for reforms

Among others, the national film development board should ensure a ‘safe space’ for film screenings.
After MEF's objection, proposed anti-discrimination provision removed

After MEF's objection, proposed anti-discrimination provision removed

Removal allegedly comes after the human resources minister promised to amend the law.  

Blatant open burning near Pekan shocks lawmaker

Blatant open burning near Pekan shocks lawmaker

UPDATED 9.36PM | Semambu assemblyperson estimates that 20 acres are on fire.

We're still united, DAP sec-gen says after almost 5-hour meeting on khat

We're still united, DAP sec-gen says after almost 5-hour meeting on khat

UPDATE 1.30AM | Lim Guan Eng says an official statement on the party's position will be released later in the day.

Beng Hock Trust wants MACC officers suspended, probed for murder

Beng Hock Trust wants MACC officers suspended, probed for murder

'It has been a year since Harapan came into power, we really need to see some progress.'
Beng Hock's family to meet AG next week

Beng Hock's family to meet AG next week

July 16, 2019 will be the 10th anniversary of his death.

Activists gather outside Kajang Prison, demand release of Wan Ji

Activists gather outside Kajang Prison, demand release of Wan Ji

They also demand the upholding of freedom of expression and the abolition of the Sedition Act.

Gerakan survey: Support for gov't policies on the slide

Gerakan survey: Support for gov't policies on the slide

Opposition party's survey gauges voter sentiment on 185 major policy decisions by Harapan.
Tough to determine cause of death of Kuala Koh Orang Asli - deputy minister

Tough to determine cause of death of Kuala Koh Orang Asli - deputy minister

More could have been done if bodies found much earlier but they are too decomposed now, says Dr Lee Boon Chye. 
Nga: New Malaysia should ‘move away from race-based politics’

Nga: New Malaysia should ‘move away from race-based politics’

He made his call following the PM's call for all Malay-based parties to join Bersatu.

Gov't has 'no intention' of amending constitution to curb deforestation

Gov't has 'no intention' of amending constitution to curb deforestation

UPDATED 6PM | Xavier points out that it was previously agreed that land would fall under state purview.

PAS thanks Bersatu for invite, but says it will stick with Umno

PAS thanks Bersatu for invite, but says it will stick with Umno

'To us, the real Malay unity is still with Umno,' says Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

'Happy to be where I am' - KJ on invitation to join Bersatu

'Happy to be where I am' - KJ on invitation to join Bersatu

Syed Saddiq had issued the invitation, saying this would better position Bersatu as a centrist party for the Malay community.

Muslim NGOs protest China's treatment of Uyghurs

Muslim NGOs protest China's treatment of Uyghurs

UPDATED 11.34PM | Their memorandum to Beijing was not received by embassy officials, however.

Could a new electoral system make politics more moderate?

Could a new electoral system make politics more moderate?

SPECIAL REPORT | Aussie academic Benjamin Reilly believes the preferential voting system can compel parties to seek broader support and promote centrism. 

Minister: Initial pneumonia result doesn't contradict measles findings

Minister: Initial pneumonia result doesn't contradict measles findings

Findings from first postmortem on Orang Asli villagers still stands, given the condition is a complication of measles, says Dzulkefly Ahmad. 

Protesting cabbies fail to meet minister or his deputy

Protesting cabbies fail to meet minister or his deputy

Taxi drivers gather in front of Transport Ministry to voice their grouse over growing e-hailing service. 

Loke dodges press waiting to quiz him on damning MH370 claims

Loke dodges press waiting to quiz him on damning MH370 claims

UPDATED 3.27PM | Transport minister exits through a side door after attending his ministry's monthly meeting.

Activist condemns 'cheap publicity' that reinforces homophobia

Activist condemns 'cheap publicity' that reinforces homophobia

Some companies are promoting their products through questionable advertising tricks.

Suaram: Freedom of expression 'better, but not great' after May 9

Suaram: Freedom of expression 'better, but not great' after May 9

Project coordinator Dobby Chew says this at the launch of the 2018 Malaysia Human Rights Report.

Perak MB slammed for implying that Orang Asli are 'encroachers'

Perak MB slammed for implying that Orang Asli are 'encroachers'

Activist Tijah Yok Chapil urges Harapan to recognise orang Asli rights and not be hypocritical.