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30 years, 6 MBs, yet Kg Jalan Papan residents’ woes remain, ex-MP rues

30 years, 6 MBs, yet Kg Jalan Papan residents’ woes remain, ex-MP rues

Charles urges S'gor govt to intervene and stop proposed demolition.
Back off from Myanmar's 'sham election', Bersih tells govt

Back off from Myanmar's 'sham election', Bersih tells govt

This is over claims that M'sia will send observers to Myanmar's December election.
Ex-MP presses Wisma Putra on claims of backing Myanmar elections

Ex-MP presses Wisma Putra on claims of backing Myanmar elections

UPDATED 11.20AM | Charles claims junta planning to consolidate control using the polls.
Charles: Include migrant, informal workers in protection scheme

Charles: Include migrant, informal workers in protection scheme

UPDATED 2.50PM | Ex-MP urges Putrajaya to consult stakeholders to get programme right from start.
Malaysians deserve transparency on nuclear plans, ex-DAP MP says

Malaysians deserve transparency on nuclear plans, ex-DAP MP says

Rakyat has right to know location of proposed reactors, waste sites - Charles.
Binding pacts key to ending migrant worker exploitation, says ex-MP

Binding pacts key to ending migrant worker exploitation, says ex-MP

M'sia and the region risk more sanctions without it, says Charles.
Charles: Better to channel Sara aid to EPF accounts under RM10k

Charles: Better to channel Sara aid to EPF accounts under RM10k

Ex-MP says millions of contributors with low savings a ticking time bomb.
Unexplained wealth law needed, not political finger-pointing: Ex-MP

Unexplained wealth law needed, not political finger-pointing: Ex-MP

This follows PM's urging for Dr M's sons to return wealth if can't explain source.
Ex-MP urges for binding pact with Bangladesh to protect workers

Ex-MP urges for binding pact with Bangladesh to protect workers

Charles urges M'sia to replace 'toothless' MOU that enables syndicates.
'Tax ultra-rich, not burden the poor,' ex-MP tells Treasury sec-gen

'Tax ultra-rich, not burden the poor,' ex-MP tells Treasury sec-gen

While ultra-rich dodge taxes, they demand incentives - Charles.
Heed BNM's wage reform call before expanding SST, urges ex-DAP MP

Heed BNM's wage reform call before expanding SST, urges ex-DAP MP

Cost of living is biting, pay cheques aren't catching up, says Charles.
Rakyat paying for food crisis caused by govt policy failures, says ex-MP

Rakyat paying for food crisis caused by govt policy failures, says ex-MP

Charles points out fertile land often repurposed for development, technological advancement.
'Political payback in legal robes': Charles pans Ramasamy charges

'Political payback in legal robes': Charles pans Ramasamy charges

'Leadership is confronting uncomfortable truths, not muzzling them.'
Former Indah Water CEO replaces Charles as Span chairperson

Former Indah Water CEO replaces Charles as Span chairperson

The commission gives no reason for replacing the former MP.
Asean MPs warn against 'weaponising' law on journos

Asean MPs warn against 'weaponising' law on journos

Concerns over media freedom in wake of pressman's arrest.
Span urges raid on satellite factories in Kuang for water pollution

Span urges raid on satellite factories in Kuang for water pollution

This involves rakyat's health, water security – Charles.
Wee's EPF stand casts shadow on festival of lights eve, says Charles

Wee's EPF stand casts shadow on festival of lights eve, says Charles

Absolutely disgusting should migrants not be treated fairly, says ex-MP.
Charles: Anwar must speak out against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Charles: Anwar must speak out against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

This is as PM has demonstrated unwavering commitment to defending the oppressed, says ex-MP.
Ex-MP wants wealth tax for super-rich, urges 'bold political will'

Ex-MP wants wealth tax for super-rich, urges 'bold political will'

It's a viable solution to fund essential social protection, welfare programmes, says Charles.
Former MP calls for emergency Parliament sitting on Gaza war

Former MP calls for emergency Parliament sitting on Gaza war

This is following an Israeli strike in Rafah that killed 45 Palestinians.
Set up committee to monitor programmes for Indians, govt urged

Set up committee to monitor programmes for Indians, govt urged

Group says it can help PM monitor important issues.
Skip rhetoric and offer tangible solutions, Charles tells S'gor MB's aide

Skip rhetoric and offer tangible solutions, Charles tells S'gor MB's aide

'I hope promises made to Indian community not forgotten after KKB polls.'
Aide: Charles' claim a lie, MB met local Indian leaders

Aide: Charles' claim a lie, MB met local Indian leaders

Amirudin expresses his administration's resolve to continue assisting community, aide says.
Still no indication S'gor MB will meet displeased Indian voters

Still no indication S'gor MB will meet displeased Indian voters

Appeal could have fallen on deaf ears, says Charles.