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'Wedding bells, same roll call': Syed Saddiq's Parliament attendance record holds

'Wedding bells, same roll call': Syed Saddiq's Parliament attendance record holds

Muar MP attends Dewan Rakyat sitting 2 days after getting married.
S'wak announces 25pct electricity discount next year, tables RM14.8b budget

S'wak announces 25pct electricity discount next year, tables RM14.8b budget

The discount will cost the state government RM281 million.
Hamzah warns Putrajaya against 'slaughtering golden goose' with GLC, GLIC demands

Hamzah warns Putrajaya against 'slaughtering golden goose' with GLC, GLIC demands

UPDATED 4PM | PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader questions govt's usage of funds from Petronas and KWAP, among others.
No lemonade for carmaker's lemons: PKR Youth leader wants 'lemon law' in fast lane

No lemonade for carmaker's lemons: PKR Youth leader wants 'lemon law' in fast lane

The legislation intends to strengthen consumer dispute and claims mechanisms.
Two MPs sue Malacca state govt over appointed reps motion

Two MPs sue Malacca state govt over appointed reps motion

Khoo, Adly want court to rule motion contradicts federal and state constitutions.
Public access to govt contracts available from 2027 - PM

Public access to govt contracts available from 2027 - PM

Anwar says every single contract must be fully transparent.
After RTD suspension, Chery M'sia issues recall for Omoda 5 variants C, H

After RTD suspension, Chery M'sia issues recall for Omoda 5 variants C, H

This comes after an Omoda's rear axle came loose on the road.
Sole proprietor or Sdn Bhd? How a little-known rule played out for tuition centres

Sole proprietor or Sdn Bhd? How a little-known rule played out for tuition centres

Experiences show that surviving under the old policy followed no single formula.
El-Sisi reaffirms two-state solution, praises Malaysia’s support for Palestinians

El-Sisi reaffirms two-state solution, praises Malaysia’s support for Palestinians

Palestine issue among key matters discussed with Anwar.
Anwar thanks El-Sisi for Egypt's crucial role in facilitating Malaysia's aid to Gaza

Anwar thanks El-Sisi for Egypt's crucial role in facilitating Malaysia's aid to Gaza

Leaders' discussions also touch on pressing international developments.
COMMENT | Give opposition, backbenchers a voice in Dewan Rakyat agenda

COMMENT | Give opposition, backbenchers a voice in Dewan Rakyat agenda

Fair play is true parliamentary reform.
Budget 2027 balances growth, fiscal discipline, household support

Budget 2027 balances growth, fiscal discipline, household support

This is a budget of disciplined continuity, says AmBank Group CEO.
Eight takeaways from Budget 2027

Eight takeaways from Budget 2027

BUDGET 2027 | PM's 'wa'ad nasional' ensures no one is left behind.
'Segulai sejalai, wa'ad and others': PM utilises rare words, ancient wisdom during budget speech

'Segulai sejalai, wa'ad and others': PM utilises rare words, ancient wisdom during budget speech

BUDGET 2027 | Rare words, wisdom from various languages used to emphasise duties of a responsible govt.
Anwar: Firms can claim salary tax deductions only for traceable wage payments

Anwar: Firms can claim salary tax deductions only for traceable wage payments

BUDGET 2027 | The move is to curb the employment of undocumented migrants.
Govt defers PTPTN repayment for borrowers earning RM2,500 and below

Govt defers PTPTN repayment for borrowers earning RM2,500 and below

BUDGET 2027 | Borrowers earning RM2,501-RM3,000 will only be required to pay a minimum RM50 monthly.
Minimum wage rises to RM2,000, gig workers get RM160m package

Minimum wage rises to RM2,000, gig workers get RM160m package

BUDGET 2027 | Income, retirement savings, social protection measures unveiled.
Anwar: Motorists in drug- and alcohol-linked road accidents to pay victims

Anwar: Motorists in drug- and alcohol-linked road accidents to pay victims

BUDGET 2027 | The Road Transport Act will be amended to allow this.
Friday announced, Monday registration opens: Anwar allocates RM1b for public housing

Friday announced, Monday registration opens: Anwar allocates RM1b for public housing

BUDGET 2027 | New developments coming in Kulai, Nilai, Paya Rumput, and Lembah Petang.
12 politicians granted DNAA in 19 criminal cases since 2010, Azalina says

12 politicians granted DNAA in 19 criminal cases since 2010, Azalina says

Written reply omits names of those involved and the charges they faced.
COMMENT | Min Aung Hlaing’s visit: Diplomacy for the powerful, silence for the rest

COMMENT | Min Aung Hlaing’s visit: Diplomacy for the powerful, silence for the rest

The defence of engagement reveals an inconsistency in how M'sia treats dissent.
YOURSAY | Reality check on Bersama's 'commendable' shadow budget

YOURSAY | Reality check on Bersama's 'commendable' shadow budget

'Hard road is getting reforms implemented, fixing mistakes and staying accountable when things become unpopular.'
'Reach for the skies, rooted to earth': Anwar sets tone for Budget 2027

'Reach for the skies, rooted to earth': Anwar sets tone for Budget 2027

PM says budget will safeguard people's interest, enable people to live with dignity.
Who watches GLCs, statutory bodies' finances?

Who watches GLCs, statutory bodies' finances?

GLCs' finances can become a confusing, opaque web when their many subsidiaries are taken into account.