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Klang MP: Let EAIC and Suhakam probe deaths in custody for now

Klang MP: Let EAIC and Suhakam probe deaths in custody for now

This is the first test for new IGP Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, says Charles Santiago.

Klang MP notes 'discrepancies' in Sivabalan's death, cops clarify

Klang MP notes 'discrepancies' in Sivabalan's death, cops clarify

UPDATED 5.22pm | Charles Santiago urges IGP to expedite inquest to preserve all evidence.

MP suggests three options for enforcing workers' minimum housing standards

MP suggests three options for enforcing workers' minimum housing standards

The govt should enforce new rules, rather than allow more leeways, says Klang MP Charles Santiago.

MP: Why tap trust fund for vaccines, what happened to RM3b budget?

MP: Why tap trust fund for vaccines, what happened to RM3b budget?

Klang MP Charles Santiago says the government needs to be transparent on its vaccine spending.

From detention to amputated legs, death: MP renews call for IPCMC

From detention to amputated legs, death: MP renews call for IPCMC

Charles Santiago also urges IGP to ensure an independent investigation into the death of A Ganapathy.

Online petition launched urging govt to provide rental relief fund for SMEs

Online petition launched urging govt to provide rental relief fund for SMEs

Charles Santiago says the government should allocate up to RM1.5 billion to ease the burden of SMEs.

MPs decry fake news Emergency Ordinance as 'deplorable' clampdown

MPs decry fake news Emergency Ordinance as 'deplorable' clampdown

UPDATED 9.42PM | PN govt can decide what is fake news and real news and punish accordingly, says Klang MP.

COMMENT | Probe against Santiago, Gan a waste of police time

COMMENT | Probe against Santiago, Gan a waste of police time

‘Do the police open investigation files on every report lodged by an NGO?’
Charles alleges intimidation over swift probe on Mkini verdict remarks

Charles alleges intimidation over swift probe on Mkini verdict remarks

UPDATED 5.45PM | Police are also recording Malaysiakini editor-in-chief Steven Gan's statement.

Steven Gan, Charles Santiago summoned to Bukit Aman next Monday

Steven Gan, Charles Santiago summoned to Bukit Aman next Monday

This is over comments made after Federal Court found portal guilty of contempt.
'Govt must answer' - say MPs, NGOs after deportation despite court order

'Govt must answer' - say MPs, NGOs after deportation despite court order

They also call for human rights groups to be given access to immigration detainees.

YOURSAY | PN uses BN’s playbook to intimidate critics

YOURSAY | PN uses BN’s playbook to intimidate critics

‘Have they not learnt from BN’s mistakes? Do they think they are invincible?’
Cops to investigate Malaysiakini editor, Klang MP for sedition

Cops to investigate Malaysiakini editor, Klang MP for sedition

Steven Gan and Charles Santiago are among many to make critical remarks following the contempt of court verdict.
MP: Free vaccines alone won't solve undocumented migrant crisis

MP: Free vaccines alone won't solve undocumented migrant crisis

Govt's plan for herd immunity is at risk, warns Charles Santiago.

MP wants amnesty for undocumented migrants ahead of vaccine rollout

MP wants amnesty for undocumented migrants ahead of vaccine rollout

Charles Santiago does not want last year's 'trick' repeated where undocumented migrants were detained.

MP urges speaker to allow written questions while Parliament suspended

MP urges speaker to allow written questions while Parliament suspended

Charles Santiago says difficult for MPs to raise pertinent issues that need answers from the government.

Klang MP: Govt needs to be more transparent with Covid-19 info

Klang MP: Govt needs to be more transparent with Covid-19 info

COVID-19 | Charles Santiago says there is a need to manage info effectively to create confidence among Klang folk.

Quizzed on 2019 LTTE forum, Klang MP calls police probe 'witch hunt'

Quizzed on 2019 LTTE forum, Klang MP calls police probe 'witch hunt'

Summoned after 12 months, Charles Santiago says this is a waste of his and police's time.

Klang MP summoned for questioning over last year’s Sosma forum

Klang MP summoned for questioning over last year’s Sosma forum

Santiago was speaking at the forum organised by Suaram to repeal Sosma.

MP upbeat after proposing SME rental relief fund idea to minister

MP upbeat after proposing SME rental relief fund idea to minister

Charles Santiago is proposing struggling SMEs be given up to RM8,000 to cover monthly rental costs.

MP proposes rental relief fund to help SMEs survive Covid-19

MP proposes rental relief fund to help SMEs survive Covid-19

Klang lawmaker Charles Santiago moots struggling businesses be given up to RM8k to help with rent.

Don't classify refugees as undocumented migrants, says NGO

Don't classify refugees as undocumented migrants, says NGO

Klang MP Charles Santiago says deporting refugees means sending them for persecution and death.

'M'sians homeless in Singapore' - MP wants PM to act on 'national shame'

'M'sians homeless in Singapore' - MP wants PM to act on 'national shame'

Klang MP says stranded Malaysians not getting help from high commission.

'Hollow words that failed miserably' - Klang MP roasts Azmin

'Hollow words that failed miserably' - Klang MP roasts Azmin

UPDATED 1PM | Charles Santiago rips into minister's defence of emergency move.