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Food safety amendments passed, MPs question if stronger enforcement can keep pace with 'viral' sales

Food safety amendments passed, MPs question if stronger enforcement can keep pace with 'viral' sales

PARLIAMENT | They ask how enforcement authorities can apply requirements such as labelling to online sellers.
New N Sembilan excos? MB says ‘one at a time’; appoints village chiefs first

New N Sembilan excos? MB says ‘one at a time’; appoints village chiefs first

Court challenge looms as former state excos contest their removal.
Who decides on government guarantee for billion-ringgit off-budget loans?

Who decides on government guarantee for billion-ringgit off-budget loans?

Power seems to be concentrated in the finance minister's hands, and transparency is often lacking.
No new gambling licences, only regulating existing ones - MOF tells Kedah MP

No new gambling licences, only regulating existing ones - MOF tells Kedah MP

Any bid to amend gambling policies must consider Constitution, ministry warns amid Kedah's push to reinstate state ban.
Guan Eng makes 11th-hour appeal for Anwar to ensure ‘last budget’ counts

Guan Eng makes 11th-hour appeal for Anwar to ensure ‘last budget’ counts

Ex-finance minister proposes higher tax exemptions, relief for education and elderly care.
MOH guarantees 30pct quota for doctors serving in East M'sia to pursue further studies

MOH guarantees 30pct quota for doctors serving in East M'sia to pursue further studies

PARLIAMENT | This is my commitment and appreciation to those serving in East M'sia – Dzulkelfy.
Govt: Median wage for professionals RM6k, could get S$7k in S'pore

Govt: Median wage for professionals RM6k, could get S$7k in S'pore

Ramanan says govt implementing various programmes to tackle this and retain talent.
Covid-19, contractors and more: Minister explains Sabah's Pan Borneo project woes

Covid-19, contractors and more: Minister explains Sabah's Pan Borneo project woes

This comes auditor-general flags problems plaguing the massive highway project.
Beyond the federal budget: Following billions in government-backed debt

Beyond the federal budget: Following billions in government-backed debt

The government is on the hook for hundreds of billions in loans that do not show on the annual budget.
Federal Court office always on alert, working with others to resolve e-Jamin issues

Federal Court office always on alert, working with others to resolve e-Jamin issues

This follows PAC's report that bail system had been operating without contract for years, handled up to RM130m.
Anwar's aide defends Min Aung Hlaing's visit, says dialogue part of diplomacy

Anwar's aide defends Min Aung Hlaing's visit, says dialogue part of diplomacy

'Conflict cannot be resolved if all communication channels are shut.'
After DAP targets Zahid, Selangor BN says probes must be done regardless of party, person, or ministry

After DAP targets Zahid, Selangor BN says probes must be done regardless of party, person, or ministry

In government financial management, original allocations are not necessarily final allocations, Armand says.
Hassan: Don't use public funds to bail out troubled airline with wealthy bosses

Hassan: Don't use public funds to bail out troubled airline with wealthy bosses

'Let them save their own company; the government has other priorities.'
Raise minimum wage only for M'sian workers, Guan Eng urges govt

Raise minimum wage only for M'sian workers, Guan Eng urges govt

He warns extending the increase to foreigners would further burden businesses.
Azalina: New Parliament Services Act to strengthen lawmakers, benefit public

Azalina: New Parliament Services Act to strengthen lawmakers, benefit public

It gives Parliament greater control over its administration, finances, staffing and professional support services - minister.
Rafizi to present Bersama's shadow budget tonight

Rafizi to present Bersama's shadow budget tonight

Rafizi says its alternative budget has undergone econometric process to ensure figures used grounded in reality.
Minister: 'Pardon authority' to determine restrictions on Najib during house arrest

Minister: 'Pardon authority' to determine restrictions on Najib during house arrest

UPDATED 1.51PM | Ex-PM's visitation, movement, and monitoring rules remain unspecified.
LETTER | Is the sports minister acting hastily?

LETTER | Is the sports minister acting hastily?

Existing laws are adequate in addressing errant sports organisations and bodies.
Citing FAM citizenship scandal and vague clauses, MPs raise abuse fears as sports bill passes

Citing FAM citizenship scandal and vague clauses, MPs raise abuse fears as sports bill passes

They question whether a politician should have the power to declare a sports body illegal.
Warisan wants names of contractors, consultants behind Pan Borneo delays

Warisan wants names of contractors, consultants behind Pan Borneo delays

Chen describes audit findings as 'indictment of failed governance'.
Paedophile-hunting thriller inspired by US TV show banned in Malaysia

Paedophile-hunting thriller inspired by US TV show banned in Malaysia

UPDATED 6.06PM | The film's distributor and a cinema chain confirm it has been banned by the Film Censorship Board.
Political funding: Govt to propose recording of foreign funds, including via NGOs

Political funding: Govt to propose recording of foreign funds, including via NGOs

Azalina says this scope will apply at both federal and state levels.
Despite risk of GE16 defeat, Anwar's govt holds firm against equal constituency funding

Despite risk of GE16 defeat, Anwar's govt holds firm against equal constituency funding

Opposition lawmakers, DAP leaders have urged Putrajaya to change its policy.
Zetrix AI submits proposed solution to govt on RM314m outstanding remittances

Zetrix AI submits proposed solution to govt on RM314m outstanding remittances

Company says its priority is to resolve the issue and restore services.