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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.
COMMENT | Parliamentary vetting a must when appointing public prosecutor

COMMENT | Parliamentary vetting a must when appointing public prosecutor

Changes to the process must not be worse than status quo.
COMMENT | Selangor exco's low-price ploy a costly political interruption

COMMENT | Selangor exco's low-price ploy a costly political interruption

Ng's sudden boldness rings hollow after a series of blunders.
SNAPSHOT | Govt urged not to punish migrant workers lacking official papers; hybrid work for civil servants from Aug

SNAPSHOT | Govt urged not to punish migrant workers lacking official papers; hybrid work for civil servants from Aug

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
More than 20pct of M'sian pig farms shuttered in 2024-2025, production dropped 15pct

More than 20pct of M'sian pig farms shuttered in 2024-2025, production dropped 15pct

Supply is now increasingly reliant on imported pork.
SNAPSHOT | Govt mulls new law for foreign e-commerce platforms; 340 evacuated in Perak floods

SNAPSHOT | Govt mulls new law for foreign e-commerce platforms; 340 evacuated in Perak floods

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Anwar remains most favoured political leader - Merdeka Center survey

Anwar remains most favoured political leader - Merdeka Center survey

42pct continue to believe the country is moving in the right direction.
Visit to Myanmar not a recognition of junta - Mohamad

Visit to Myanmar not a recognition of junta - Mohamad

PARLIAMENT | It is part of Asean's efforts to maintain communication in addressing country's crisis, foreign minister says.
Iran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking point

Iran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking point

A tray of eggs costs three times as much as it did a year ago.
PARLIAMENT | MyKad-based diesel subsidy rollout due to rise in smuggling; Budi95 200L quota enough: Amir

PARLIAMENT | MyKad-based diesel subsidy rollout due to rise in smuggling; Budi95 200L quota enough: Amir

Less than 1pct of Budi95 recipients logged usage over the prescribed amount, says minister.
COMMENT | Why we need a progressive bloc

COMMENT | Why we need a progressive bloc

Future must be built by the many, for the many.
PAC proposes 17 measures to curb rising healthcare, insurance costs

PAC proposes 17 measures to curb rising healthcare, insurance costs

Suggestions include price control for medicines, govt regulation of hospital charges.
COMMENT | Govt must commit to effective, progressive, rights-focused FOI framework

COMMENT | Govt must commit to effective, progressive, rights-focused FOI framework

FOI Act should be based on fundamental principles enhancing public's right to know.
YOURSAY | AG-PP separation bill reform in name only

YOURSAY | AG-PP separation bill reform in name only

'Do not sell a half-reform as historic.'
Selangor revises house of worship rules, removes height cap and eases zoning limits

Selangor revises house of worship rules, removes height cap and eases zoning limits

UPDATED 7.41PM | Churches council says it was informed of changes yesterday.
MACC chief gets cracking, officers must update asset declarations in a month

MACC chief gets cracking, officers must update asset declarations in a month

Halim to lead by example and be the first to undertake the process.
Iran-US talks to end war beset by tension, mistrust

Iran-US talks to end war beset by tension, mistrust

Parts of the MOU face criticism for offering too much.
Johor contributed RM14b, received RM16b from federal govt - Anwar

Johor contributed RM14b, received RM16b from federal govt - Anwar

PM explains RM16b returned to Johor via development projects, operating allocations.
COMMENT | Why is PKR-led S'gor govt alienating non-Muslims?

COMMENT | Why is PKR-led S'gor govt alienating non-Muslims?

With low Muslim support and increased disillusionment of non-Muslims, this seems counterintuitive.
'No US-style anti-migrant movements': Saifuddin urges govt to solve Rohingya issue

'No US-style anti-migrant movements': Saifuddin urges govt to solve Rohingya issue

Former foreign minister says public must be assured amid rising anti-Rohingya hate campaign.
Sara programme: Parliamentary committee moots govt agency take over MyKasih's role

Sara programme: Parliamentary committee moots govt agency take over MyKasih's role

PARLIAMENT | Cha says MOF should strengthen governance aspects of aid's implementation.
AG-PP separation: PSSC moots removing executive appointment powers, allowing legislative review

AG-PP separation: PSSC moots removing executive appointment powers, allowing legislative review

This is to enhance transparency and institutional independence.
LETTER | When families grow smaller: Rethinking ageing care in M'sia

LETTER | When families grow smaller: Rethinking ageing care in M'sia

Our aged care systems are primarily designed for elders with adult children.
COMMENT | Can trash be halal?

COMMENT | Can trash be halal?

Nitpicking over what's religiously permissible or not misses the bigger picture, as always.