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Riza Aziz granted discharge not amounting to acquittal for money laundering

Riza Aziz granted discharge not amounting to acquittal for money laundering

This after an agreement is reached where Najib's stepson will hand over 'several million' ringgit to gov't.

COMMENT | We are a parliamentary democracy governed by a written constitution

COMMENT | We are a parliamentary democracy governed by a written constitution

PN may not be the Government we elected or wanted, but that should not prevent them from doing the right things.

Minister: All gov’t departments, service counters to fully resume operations

Minister: All gov’t departments, service counters to fully resume operations

UPDATED 4.27PM | CORONAVIRUS | Ismail Sabri Yaakob, however, reminds all SOPs, including temperature screening and social distancing, must be followed.

'Democracy will crumble' - IFJ blasts media restrictions on Parliament sitting

'Democracy will crumble' - IFJ blasts media restrictions on Parliament sitting

The move creates information divide that means politicians cannot be held accountable, says the international body.

Kedah Harapan says state gov't is functioning as usual

Kedah Harapan says state gov't is functioning as usual

It dismisses allegations that there would be a change in state government's administration.
Only government media can cover Perak state assembly sitting

Only government media can cover Perak state assembly sitting

This is despite an earlier invitation to all media to send one journalist and one photographer.
COMMENT | Where are we now?

COMMENT | Where are we now?

The coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent lockdown had distracted everybody from anything else.

COMMENT | Harapan's 'New Deal' and democratic change

COMMENT | Harapan's 'New Deal' and democratic change

To win back the people’s support, all Harapan Plus parties have learned their lessons and come together for the people.

Gov't prefers making announcements, not hearing the people: MEF

Gov't prefers making announcements, not hearing the people: MEF

CORONAVIRUS | It does not seem to be willing to discuss with stakeholders, says its executive director Shamsudin Bardan.

Gov't urged to bear Covid-19 screening cost for construction industry

Gov't urged to bear Covid-19 screening cost for construction industry

Redha and Mbam say the screening should be for all workers to enable them to begin work on-site and get the industry started again.

MEF insists gov't must bear costs for foreign workers’ Covid-19 tests

MEF insists gov't must bear costs for foreign workers’ Covid-19 tests

The country’s largest bosses’ group says it would be unfair to expect employers to foot the bill especially since many companies are facing cash flow issues.
COMMENT | Clear communication needed for the conditional MCO

COMMENT | Clear communication needed for the conditional MCO

Malaysians are being told that we must practise a high level of self-discipline and compliance - but we are not told what the government will do...

LETTER | Why Tengku Zafrul should resign

LETTER | Why Tengku Zafrul should resign

The past few weeks have shown that the finance minister is not capable of running the country's coffers.
Gov't support needed for media council to become a reality - Mkini CEO

Gov't support needed for media council to become a reality - Mkini CEO

'We haven't heard from the new government which came to power in March,' Premesh says during a coffee talk webcast.
Gov't restrictions among challenges to Covid-19 reporting, says journo federation

Gov't restrictions among challenges to Covid-19 reporting, says journo federation

CORONAVIRUS | In Malaysia, the limiting of daily press briefings to only national agencies stands out.

LETTER | Do not forsake workers - MTUC's Labour Day plea to gov't

LETTER | Do not forsake workers - MTUC's Labour Day plea to gov't

Workers don't have any other recourse but to turn to the government to save their livelihood during MCO and beyond.
LETTER | Remove redundant agencies and incompetent officers

LETTER | Remove redundant agencies and incompetent officers

The shutdown of these agencies will have no impact on the government’s operation.

COMMENT | A new normal

COMMENT | A new normal

This is the right time for us to seriously rethink the projects that have wrought havoc on our environment.

LETTER | Fomca calls on gov't to extend loan deferments to nine months

LETTER | Fomca calls on gov't to extend loan deferments to nine months

LETTER | Many are facing loss of income or even employment with the latest MCO extension.

UK rights group voices concern over hate speech against Rohingya in Malaysia

UK rights group voices concern over hate speech against Rohingya in Malaysia

It stressed that the Rohingya are not seeking citizenship but protection until they can return safely to their homes in Myanmar.

LETTER | Gov't must be prudent regarding EPF withdrawal

LETTER | Gov't must be prudent regarding EPF withdrawal

This is in order to protect the long-term interest of the contributors.

Putrajaya slash debt repayment for Terengganu

Putrajaya slash debt repayment for Terengganu

The gov't will only take 5 pct of oil royalties due to the state as debt repayment instead of 25 pct.

LETTER | Art of 'doing nothing' solves the climate riddles

LETTER | Art of 'doing nothing' solves the climate riddles

In protecting the environment, all of us should offer our full cooperation towards this objective.
Ismail Sabri: More than 24 million free face masks distributed

Ismail Sabri: More than 24 million free face masks distributed

CORONAVIRUS | This is part of the 30.7 million free face masks allocated for distribution.