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As Deepavali approaches, ex-MP urges govt to close gaps on Indian representation in civil service

As Deepavali approaches, ex-MP urges govt to close gaps on Indian representation in civil service

Indian Malaysians make up 6.5pct of the population but only 3.63pct of the civil service.
COMMENT | Shuhaily: Victor or villain?

COMMENT | Shuhaily: Victor or villain?

Amid confrontation, key question is what DG was trying to change within the agency.
Remembering a patriot: Rafizi reflects on civil service glass ceiling for Indian M'sians in tribute to official

Remembering a patriot: Rafizi reflects on civil service glass ceiling for Indian M'sians in tribute to official

Ex-economy minister shares obstacles encountered in trying to secure Valluvan's promotion.
Caltex, Petron begin goodwill payments to motorists over RON95 engine damage - minister

Caltex, Petron begin goodwill payments to motorists over RON95 engine damage - minister

PARLIAMENT | Payments will be made to customers who have submitted complete complaints.
50pct toll discount from Nov 6 to 7 in conjunction with Deepavali

50pct toll discount from Nov 6 to 7 in conjunction with Deepavali

It excludes toll plazas located at national borders.
'No one above the law', Ramanan warns MPs, reps and 'those higher than ministers' over unpaid Socso

'No one above the law', Ramanan warns MPs, reps and 'those higher than ministers' over unpaid Socso

Checks find nearly 600 fail to meet their contributions for domestic workers.
Repeated floods test Selangor's mitigation plans as residents count losses

Repeated floods test Selangor's mitigation plans as residents count losses

Flash floods inundate major roads in Shah Alam, bridge collapses in Sungai Buloh.
COMMENT | Govt, opposition must ink deal to accelerate reforms

COMMENT | Govt, opposition must ink deal to accelerate reforms

PN can use deal to showcase its visionary leadership, democratic commitment post-GE16.
Khalwat among teens tops list of Kelantan syariah arrests, cross-dressing records 24 cases

Khalwat among teens tops list of Kelantan syariah arrests, cross-dressing records 24 cases

The offence makes up about two-thirds of the total arrests.
Hidden charges when ordering food: Minister says it's against the law

Hidden charges when ordering food: Minister says it's against the law

Armizan says full enforcement will begin in January, warns traders and relevant parties.
COMMENT | Has Umno’s Melaka eroded the charm of old Malacca?

COMMENT | Has Umno’s Melaka eroded the charm of old Malacca?

Environmental and historical destruction plagues the state, long mismanaged by the local administration.
Drop beer sponsor, Sports Ministry tells Hyrox KL as approval hangs in balance

Drop beer sponsor, Sports Ministry tells Hyrox KL as approval hangs in balance

Ministry's guidelines state alcohol companies cannot organise, sponsor, or offer rewards in sports events.
Najib to pay RM50m fine today? Lawyer says no instructions yet

Najib to pay RM50m fine today? Lawyer says no instructions yet

UPDATED 11.05AM | Ex-PM will head home for house arrest if fine paid.
Minister insists no acceptance letters cancelled for East M'sia rural road projects, MPs pushback

Minister insists no acceptance letters cancelled for East M'sia rural road projects, MPs pushback

PARLIAMENT | Several East M'sian MPs claim some contractors in their constituencies received cancellation letters.
Hadi links CSA to 'Dajjal approach at the end of times'

Hadi links CSA to 'Dajjal approach at the end of times'

'Loss of trust is a sign of the world heading towards Judgment Day.'
What happened to promised 50pct vape tax allocation for health, MP asks

What happened to promised 50pct vape tax allocation for health, MP asks

PARLIAMENT | The question comes amid second attempt to remove liquid, gel nicotine from poisons list.
'You fight, we suffer': Sabah MP demands accountability over rural road projects row

'You fight, we suffer': Sabah MP demands accountability over rural road projects row

PARLIAMENT | Isnaraissah questions why ministries allowed problem to persist for years, culminating in public spat.
'Same path again?' Critics question minister over second bid to delist liquid nicotine

'Same path again?' Critics question minister over second bid to delist liquid nicotine

This is despite a High Court order declaring the previous attempt illegal.
Probe into 1MDB-linked pipeline scandal still open, Anwar says 'sakau' detected

Probe into 1MDB-linked pipeline scandal still open, Anwar says 'sakau' detected

PARLIAMENT | PM says investigations show elements of corruption, serious governance failures.
No new extradition request from India for Zakir, says Saifuddin

No new extradition request from India for Zakir, says Saifuddin

Home minister says no commitment made to extradite controversial preacher.
Sarawak MP urges ministers to settle road allocation dispute behind closed doors

Sarawak MP urges ministers to settle road allocation dispute behind closed doors

PARLIAMENT | We don't know which one is telling the truth, says Willie.
Haram to topple a govt? Zahid's religious adviser begs to differ, cites democracy

Haram to topple a govt? Zahid's religious adviser begs to differ, cites democracy

Among others, Khairuddin says tabling no confidence motion is part of democracy.
Shuhaily returns to border agency, chairs strategic meeting

Shuhaily returns to border agency, chairs strategic meeting

UPDATED 5.21PM | Saifuddin says no discussions yet about Shuhaily's successor as MCBA DG.
PKR urges Rauf to clarify status of 55 Malacca development projects

PKR urges Rauf to clarify status of 55 Malacca development projects

MALACCA POLLS | Sivamalar wants detailed breakdown of projects' progress.