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Following hospital fire, crown prince accuses Putrajaya of neglecting Johor

Following hospital fire, crown prince accuses Putrajaya of neglecting Johor

UPDATED 9.13PM | 'Consider the fact that Johor is advanced and contributes a lot to the national economy.'

Anwar doesn't have majority, but I would like to 'help' him, says Mahathir

Anwar doesn't have majority, but I would like to 'help' him, says Mahathir

Mahathir says he has no wish to be PM for a third time but is asked to do so.

Report: Muhyiddin gearing up for snap polls

Report: Muhyiddin gearing up for snap polls

According to Singapore's Straits Times, this will take place by year-end after the tabling of an 'election budget'.

GPS firm in its support for Muhyiddin amid speculations of gov't change

GPS firm in its support for Muhyiddin amid speculations of gov't change

'The present gov't is doing well in handling the Covid-19 crisis, all the more reason for us to give Muhyiddin strong support.'

We are not mere 'rubber stamp', CM tells Ismail

We are not mere 'rubber stamp', CM tells Ismail

Chow says his June 7 statement 'made it very clear' that Penang will implement recovery MCO, JKKN's June 2 meeting minutes prove so.

Kelantan Umno Youth hits back at DAP youth chief over 'hypocrite' remark

Kelantan Umno Youth hits back at DAP youth chief over 'hypocrite' remark

Noor Hariri Mohamed Noor says destiny led the PN coalition to save the country from a wicked complot masterminded by DAP.

Putrajaya hopes Penang will follow recovery MCO regulations set by federal gov't

Putrajaya hopes Penang will follow recovery MCO regulations set by federal gov't

This comes after Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government will hold a meeting to discuss the recovery MCO.
COMMENT | A united Harapan Plus will spell the end of PN

COMMENT | A united Harapan Plus will spell the end of PN

If Harapan Plus holds together, the kleptocratic coalition of Najib and Muhyiddin has no room to manoeuvre and may crumble on its own.

Ismail advises states to follow SOPs set by federal gov’t

Ismail advises states to follow SOPs set by federal gov’t

Noting the different operating hours of restaurants, the minister says states should just follow SOPs set at the federal level.
Harapan agrees on a PM candidate, says Khalid Samad

Harapan agrees on a PM candidate, says Khalid Samad

The Amanah communications director says the candidate has been agreed on by all parties but did not reveal the person's identity.

Decentralising resource allocation would boost Malaysia's development say academics

Decentralising resource allocation would boost Malaysia's development say academics

The call for greater flexibility and diversity in states’ development a common theme in a policy webinar held today.

The fight is still on, Anwar and Dr M say in joint statement

The fight is still on, Anwar and Dr M say in joint statement

The joint statement comes amid questions about whether Pakatan Harapan is still willing to work with Mahathir after his party left the coalition.
COMMENT | Who calls the shots - Putrajaya or states?

COMMENT | Who calls the shots - Putrajaya or states?

For far too long the states in Malaysia have been subservient to the federal government.
Both federal and state govt’s told to ‘show fidelity to the constitution’

Both federal and state govt’s told to ‘show fidelity to the constitution’

The federal and respective state governments must do so to end the confusion over the opening of businesses during the conditional MCO.
LETTER | Conditional MCO: Mixed signals from federal and state governments

LETTER | Conditional MCO: Mixed signals from federal and state governments

By choosing to ignore the conditional MCO, are states going against the Federal Consitution?

Federal gov't cannot compel states to reopen economy in conditional MCO: Lawyers

Federal gov't cannot compel states to reopen economy in conditional MCO: Lawyers

They say the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) or its regulations does not empower the gov't to do so.

States have power over health matters, Azmin told

States have power over health matters, Azmin told

Neither he nor the federal gov't can rely solely on Act 342 to impose their will on states, Parliament Federal-State Relations Select Committee tells the minister.

COMMENT | No better time for a healthier distribution of power to the states

COMMENT | No better time for a healthier distribution of power to the states

The federal government seems to be unable to coordinate vertically with states and local authorities.

Amid Covid-19 spike in S'pore, MP urges Putrajaya to look out for Malaysians there

Amid Covid-19 spike in S'pore, MP urges Putrajaya to look out for Malaysians there

CORONAVIRUS | Teresa Kok says the Malaysian government has a moral and legal obligation to ensure the well-being of Malaysians in Singapore at all times.
Kelantan hopes new federal gov't will pay petroleum royalty

Kelantan hopes new federal gov't will pay petroleum royalty

Previously, there were parties at the Finance Ministry who flip-flopped on the issue, says deputy minister Mohd Amar Abdullah.

Sarawak gov't agrees to Perikatan Nasional plus GPS federal cabinet

Sarawak gov't agrees to Perikatan Nasional plus GPS federal cabinet

GPS will be partners with PAS, BN, and Bersatu in Putrajaya.

Citing federal gov't factor, Ilham Centre predicts Warisan win in Kimanis

Citing federal gov't factor, Ilham Centre predicts Warisan win in Kimanis

KIMANIS POLLS | Karim Bujang is also seen as more people-friendly than BN's Mohamad Alamin.

Kelantan files to discontinue oil royalty suit against Petronas

Kelantan files to discontinue oil royalty suit against Petronas

The federal government remains a defendant in the matter.