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Indian leaders told to stop squabbling and start solving community issues

Indian leaders told to stop squabbling and start solving community issues

UPDATED 5.35PM | KKB BY-ELECTION | Charles says long-standing problems need solutions.
'Suspending UN funds to Gaza similar to being complicit in genocide'

'Suspending UN funds to Gaza similar to being complicit in genocide'

Charles Santiago slams six countries for halting funds to UNRWA even before probe.
Former MPs slam Mahathir for spewing 'venom' against M'sian Indians

Former MPs slam Mahathir for spewing 'venom' against M'sian Indians

UPDATED 9.14PM | Ex-premier has undone whatever good he has done, rues Charles.
Migrant workers’ arrest: HR minister to summon agent involved

Migrant workers’ arrest: HR minister to summon agent involved

UPDATED 10.46AM | We will not hesitate to take action against those responsible, Sim says.
Ex-MP slams Sivakumar's 'red flag' reply on forced labour claim

Ex-MP slams Sivakumar's 'red flag' reply on forced labour claim

'Belittling magnitude of the issue poses harm to workers trapped in the system.'

Ex-MP calls for fresh probe into Nepali recruiter's death

Ex-MP calls for fresh probe into Nepali recruiter's death

Charles questions police's 'no foul play' assertion in Rinji's death after Malaysiakini's exposé.
Charles: Mufti's post heightens racism, disservice to Palestinians

Charles: Mufti's post heightens racism, disservice to Palestinians

Not all Jews support Zionist regime, ex-MP says.
Prioritise water as national security concern - Span chief

Prioritise water as national security concern - Span chief

Charles says this would protect the country against climate change uncertainties.

Malaysia shot itself in foot over Rome Statute, rue ex-DAP reps

Malaysia shot itself in foot over Rome Statute, rue ex-DAP reps

UPDATED 11.03AM | We can't do much more, says Charles Santiago.
Win Malays through the economy, not pandering, Charles tells Harapan

Win Malays through the economy, not pandering, Charles tells Harapan

He says state polls show the pact isn’t gaining traction among Malay voters.
DAP ex-MP questions PAS sincerity on non-Muslim rights

DAP ex-MP questions PAS sincerity on non-Muslim rights

Charles claims Islamisation practices in Kelantan, Terengganu.
COMMENT | An account of modern-day slavery: Part 4

COMMENT | An account of modern-day slavery: Part 4

Why do authorities fail to arrest agents and employers who profit off migrant workers? 
Charles calls home minister to overhaul recruitment system

Charles calls home minister to overhaul recruitment system

Former MP likened the system to modern-day slave trading.
Charles told to apologise, court says Zakir's speech can 'cause tensions'

Charles told to apologise, court says Zakir's speech can 'cause tensions'

Judge rules Charles has not defamed Zakir in relation to the other press statement.
LETTER | Bestinet's response to migrant worker allegations

LETTER | Bestinet's response to migrant worker allegations

'Charles has chosen to continue to issue untruthful and malicious allegations.'
Bestinet wants Charles to apologise, retract 'misleading' statement

Bestinet wants Charles to apologise, retract 'misleading' statement

Recruitment discussed between govts, we're not involved, company says.
Charles echoes call to declassify foreign workers' management report

Charles echoes call to declassify foreign workers' management report

DAP leader believes report could have improved migrant management. 
Charles back as Span chairperson

Charles back as Span chairperson

UPDATED 4PM | He's the first notable DAP leader to receive political appointment under Anwar's govt. 

Ex-Klang MP: Don’t allow those fanning religious flames to unseat Anwar

Ex-Klang MP: Don’t allow those fanning religious flames to unseat Anwar

Charles says it's a ploy for political gain.
Ex-Klang MP: PAS should fight poverty and sex crimes, not LGBT

Ex-Klang MP: PAS should fight poverty and sex crimes, not LGBT

'Cease verbal attacks, focus on real problems.'
Urgent flood mitigation, insurance needed, says ex-Klang MP

Urgent flood mitigation, insurance needed, says ex-Klang MP

Charles Santiago says govt needs to enact measures to shield vulnerable communities.
Enact laws to protect human rights defenders, Asean MPs tell M’sian govt

Enact laws to protect human rights defenders, Asean MPs tell M’sian govt

Backbenchers and opposition MPs must support the endeavour as both got affected. 
GE15 actions 'academic', apex court denies leave to appeal

GE15 actions 'academic', apex court denies leave to appeal

Case does meet requirements of Section 96 of the Courts of Judicature Act.
Charles tells govt to address living cost to halt 'green wave'

Charles tells govt to address living cost to halt 'green wave'

All ministers must support PM Anwar, make peoples' agenda priority.