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'Don't hide behind EIA': S'gor opposition figures urge govt to resolve pig farm issue

'Don't hide behind EIA': S'gor opposition figures urge govt to resolve pig farm issue

They demand action on ongoing pollution, call for compliance with royal decree.
LETTER | Freedom of Information Act is long overdue

LETTER | Freedom of Information Act is long overdue

Transparency overhaul needed to meet int'l human rights, anti-corruption standards.
COMMENT | How to interpret the LRT3 fiscal controversy

COMMENT | How to interpret the LRT3 fiscal controversy

Ultimately, fiscal discipline must be prioritised when making decisions.
SNAPSHOT | Anwar defends Azam's NFCC appointment; Sarawak DAP chair loses defamation appeal

SNAPSHOT | Anwar defends Azam's NFCC appointment; Sarawak DAP chair loses defamation appeal

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
PM urged to rescind Azam Baki's NFCC appointment

PM urged to rescind Azam Baki's NFCC appointment

'His presence as NFCC Advisory Board member undermines govt's reform agenda.'
MP SPEAKS | Flexi Parking data breach highlights issues with privatised parking concessions

MP SPEAKS | Flexi Parking data breach highlights issues with privatised parking concessions

The breach proved my concerns were valid, the public is owed a full explanation.
NFCC: Agong appointed Azam as adviser in 2024, tenure expires in 2027

NFCC: Agong appointed Azam as adviser in 2024, tenure expires in 2027

Position not tied to his previous job as MACC chief commissioner - Shamsun.
IIUM study torpedoes KL mayor polls, no appointed councillors either

IIUM study torpedoes KL mayor polls, no appointed councillors either

Cabinet to focus on strengthening DBKL's management, minister says.
SNAPSHOT | Group wants action against student dropped; Onn: Release Johor-S'pore economic plan

SNAPSHOT | Group wants action against student dropped; Onn: Release Johor-S'pore economic plan

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
LRT3: Guan Eng, Pua, respectfully counter sultan's drubbing

LRT3: Guan Eng, Pua, respectfully counter sultan's drubbing

'Cuts made due to ballooning costs without impacting passenger demand.'
PARLIAMENT | 'Public-private partnership for new transit project'; MOT mulls harsher cable theft penalties

PARLIAMENT | 'Public-private partnership for new transit project'; MOT mulls harsher cable theft penalties

What's going on in Parliament today.
Hamzah questions Azam Baki's appointment as financial crime adviser

Hamzah questions Azam Baki's appointment as financial crime adviser

UPDATED 3.15PM | The position is raising eyebrows after photos surfaced on social media.
Malaysia to maintain neutral foreign policy, says Anwar

Malaysia to maintain neutral foreign policy, says Anwar

PM says some principles cannot be compromised upon, but we don't take sides.
PARLIAMENT | Fahmi: Social media content takedown requests involve tedious work

PARLIAMENT | Fahmi: Social media content takedown requests involve tedious work

What's going on in Parliament today.
SNAPSHOT | MP panned for politicising sexual crimes against kids issue; Liu: Why was Azam at NFCC meet?

SNAPSHOT | MP panned for politicising sexual crimes against kids issue; Liu: Why was Azam at NFCC meet?

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Dewan Rakyat passes Cybercrimes Bill, Zahid says powers subject to checks and balances

Dewan Rakyat passes Cybercrimes Bill, Zahid says powers subject to checks and balances

PARLIAMENT | MPs raise concerns over surveillance, privacy and civil liberties.
Guan Eng urges Anwar to return RM2.8b, says Penangites must not be shortchanged

Guan Eng urges Anwar to return RM2.8b, says Penangites must not be shortchanged

'Failure to do so would create grievance that their support is taken for granted.'
SNAPSHOT | MOH portal access suspended; outrage over elephants used as wedding entertainment

SNAPSHOT | MOH portal access suspended; outrage over elephants used as wedding entertainment  

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
LETTER | Why can't we have PM candidate from East M'sia?

LETTER | Why can't we have PM candidate from East M'sia?

We must change our 'peninsula-only' mindset.
Anwar rejects unfair allocation claims, says most states get more than they give

Anwar rejects unfair allocation claims, says most states get more than they give

Opposition states receive high funding despite lower revenue, he says.
COMMENT | Cybercrimes Bill overreaching, should be subjected to parliamentary scrutiny

COMMENT | Cybercrimes Bill overreaching, should be subjected to parliamentary scrutiny

Govt's effort to address cybercrime laudable, but approach must be tempered.
Venezuela earthquakes: Nearly 7 million may be impacted - UN

Venezuela earthquakes: Nearly 7 million may be impacted - UN

The death toll has risen to 920, with more than 3,000 still missing.
Speed up Rohingya resettlement process, group tells UNHCR

Speed up Rohingya resettlement process, group tells UNHCR

Some refugees have been waiting up to 15 years in Malaysia, Mahar points out.

COMMENT | AG-PP separation: Let's get reforms right

COMMENT | AG-PP separation: Let's get reforms right

Changes must benefit Malaysians for generations to come.