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No M'sian plantation firms involved in Indonesian forest fires, govt confirms

No M'sian plantation firms involved in Indonesian forest fires, govt confirms

UPDATED 8.57PM | Fahmi says, in some cases, the fires originated elsewhere but spread into M'sian company's land.
Deputy minister defends student’s criticism of corruption, power abuse at forum

Deputy minister defends student’s criticism of corruption, power abuse at forum

UPDATED 7.11PM | Adam says universities must encourage independent thinking, open debate.
DAP MP refers Wee to privileges committee over ministry spending remarks

DAP MP refers Wee to privileges committee over ministry spending remarks

MCA leader must substantiate comments, Chong says.
'Rakyat not stupid': MP fumes over Home Ministry reply on flag gaffes

'Rakyat not stupid': MP fumes over Home Ministry reply on flag gaffes

Lim had asked the ministry to explain perceived double standards involving such cases.
Ramkarpal wants clear formula for road crash victim compensation

Ramkarpal wants clear formula for road crash victim compensation

PARLIAMENT | MP asks how payouts will reflect severity, lost income, care costs.
MP: Billions lost to scandals, yet Sabah still waiting for its due

MP: Billions lost to scandals, yet Sabah still waiting for its due

PARLIAMENT | Great deal of money spent in peninsula but no payment for Sabah - Jonathan.
Rayer: Prison Dept must spell out Najib’s house arrest dos and don’ts

Rayer: Prison Dept must spell out Najib’s house arrest dos and don’ts

He says lack of clarity has led to speculation over what the ex-PM could do.
Johari warns states against overcommitting water for data centres

Johari warns states against overcommitting water for data centres

PARLIAMENT | Minister says such projects are sometimes approved without considering the available water supply.
Cabinet to decide on F1's return to Sepang after November report

Cabinet to decide on F1's return to Sepang after November report

PARLIAMENT | Multi-ministry committee assessing costs, gains, hosting feasibility.
PN MP wants ‘lemon law’ expanded to cover used cars, electrical goods

PN MP wants ‘lemon law’ expanded to cover used cars, electrical goods

PARLIAMENT | Zahari urges swift amendments to consumer protection laws.
'Stay': Anwar doubles down on Loke as storm clouds gather over Najib's parade

'Stay': Anwar doubles down on Loke as storm clouds gather over Najib's parade

The corrupt should leave office, not 'good person' like Loke, PM says.
'Najib told to keep mum on details of house arrest conditions'

'Najib told to keep mum on details of house arrest conditions'

If info is revealed, media and public will 'spin' stories - Shafee.
Scrap RM15k haj savings rule, don't burden aspiring pilgrims - Tuan Ibrahim

Scrap RM15k haj savings rule, don't burden aspiring pilgrims - Tuan Ibrahim

PARLIAMENT | He says the requirement could disadvantage rural Muslims.
‘Be the same people we were before’ - Govt MP makes plea for equal allocations

‘Be the same people we were before’ - Govt MP makes plea for equal allocations

PARLIAMENT | Isnaraissah also asks how RM18.7b allocation will benefit Sabahans.
Number of data centre jobs not proportional to announced investment value - minister

Number of data centre jobs not proportional to announced investment value - minister

Ramanan says most roles are high-skilled, amid concerns over benefits generated.
Govt ready to implement new citizenship rules, just waiting for date from Agong - minister

Govt ready to implement new citizenship rules, just waiting for date from Agong - minister

Saifuddin's assurance comes after group's lament over enforcement delay.
Evidence hurdles in holding firms accountable for overseas haze - deputy minister

Evidence hurdles in holding firms accountable for overseas haze - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | 'This includes info on coordinates of fire hotspots, land ownership.'
PAS MP wants Rohingya settlement modelled on 1978 Vietnamese refugee camp

PAS MP wants Rohingya settlement modelled on 1978 Vietnamese refugee camp

PARLIAMENT | Fadhli says controlled centres could ease refugee influx concerns.
Govt mulls requiring data centres to manage own water supply

Govt mulls requiring data centres to manage own water supply

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says facilities should deliver tangible benefits.
No study shows 30pct equity rule helps bumiputera, says ex-govt agency chief

No study shows 30pct equity rule helps bumiputera, says ex-govt agency chief

UPDATED 2.57PM | Ibrahim warns of proxy ownership without genuine participation.
Recognising femicide in law needs cross-agency cooperation, minister says

Recognising femicide in law needs cross-agency cooperation, minister says

Nancy says her ministry will consult police, legal authorities before moving forward.
'PM not AG': Azalina schools Rayer on prosecutorial powers as DAP targets Zahid

'PM not AG': Azalina schools Rayer on prosecutorial powers as DAP targets Zahid

Decisions must be guided by legal considerations, facts and evidence, rather than political pressure - minister.
'Every day a child is born to suffer,' group laments as new citizenship rules delayed

'Every day a child is born to suffer,' group laments as new citizenship rules delayed

Amendments passed in Dewan Rakyat on Oct 17, 2024, gazetted in March 2025.
YOURSAY | Transparency must cover how contracts are awarded

YOURSAY | Transparency must cover how contracts are awarded

'The lie is in what is not disclosed.'