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'RM35 food packs from NGO’, Rasah MP questions RM100 aid promised by gov’t

'RM35 food packs from NGO’, Rasah MP questions RM100 aid promised by gov’t

Cha Kee Chin says defence minister’s denial shows that his constituents have yet to receive the much-touted RM100 food packs from the government.
Gov't told to rein in ‘irresponsible’ employers threatening mass retrenchments

Gov't told to rein in ‘irresponsible’ employers threatening mass retrenchments

MTUC secretary-general J Solomon fears that companies will take stimulus package money and still discard workers.

Dilemma in Bersatu over Dr M's 'rebellion'

Dilemma in Bersatu over Dr M's 'rebellion'

May 18 Parliament session set to see a split party with Muhyiddin's faction on gov't bench and Dr M's group sitting with opposition.

Gov't forfeiture case against Najib, Rosmah, others on May 4

Gov't forfeiture case against Najib, Rosmah, others on May 4

The case management, was previously set on March 23 but was vacated following the implementation of the MCO by the gov't.

WAO says more survivors reaching out on Talian Kasih, lauds PSAs

WAO says more survivors reaching out on Talian Kasih, lauds PSAs

CORONAVIRUS | Strong, consistent messaging on avenues to obtain help for domestic violence survivors still needed, says the NGO.

Cabinet committee on food security to be set up - Ronald Kiandee

Cabinet committee on food security to be set up - Ronald Kiandee

The minister says the main focus is to improve M'sia’s food security and to generate higher income for agriculture frontliners.

Yusof Ismail is new Mampu DG

Yusof Ismail is new Mampu DG

He replaces Mazlan Yusoff who has been appointed as Higher Education Ministry's sec-gen effective March 23.

PN should learn from the history of failed GLCs - Malay-Muslim NGOs

PN should learn from the history of failed GLCs - Malay-Muslim NGOs

Many GLCs with political appointees suffered massive losses and had to be bailed out by the government, say the NGO coalition.

LETTER | Parliament must function in a parliamentary democracy

LETTER | Parliament must function in a parliamentary democracy

It is imperative that all the three arms of our political system, must all start moving in tandem again.
Gov't urged to reconsider opening temporary prisons for MCO

Gov't urged to reconsider opening temporary prisons for MCO

Activist group Edict reminds the government there is much more to the running of a prison than just a building with walls, fences and locks.
COMMENT | What is the gov't trying to curb - freedom of speech or fake news?

COMMENT | What is the gov't trying to curb - freedom of speech or fake news?

The people have a right to dislike their gov't if there is a valid reason for them to feel so, and that valid reason would be real news.

LETTER | Why GLCs cannot be totally insulated from politics

LETTER | Why GLCs cannot be totally insulated from politics

Politicians in GLCs need to walk a fine line between corporate and community considerations.
MP SPEAKS | Engage the best minds to save us from Covid-19

MP SPEAKS | Engage the best minds to save us from Covid-19

We have to strike a balance between saving lives and saving the economy.
PN-led Putrajaya to fully cooperate in recovery of more 1MDB funds - Tengku Zafrul

PN-led Putrajaya to fully cooperate in recovery of more 1MDB funds - Tengku Zafrul

Finance Minister says the US will resume the return of the misappropriated funds with a tranche of US$300 million credited this month.

Group urges gov't to engage stakeholders and ensure enough PPE supply

Group urges gov't to engage stakeholders and ensure enough PPE supply

CORONAVIRUS | The government should be directing industry players to produce and supply essential materials needed by healthcare frontliners, says Gerak.
LETTER | MCO needs to be enforced strictly to ensure no resurgence

LETTER | MCO needs to be enforced strictly to ensure no resurgence

The best way is prevention and not cure as there is no vaccine or drugs for Covid-19 right now.
COMMENT | Gov't doesn’t know everything, whole-of-society effort is needed

COMMENT | Gov't doesn’t know everything, whole-of-society effort is needed

It is about getting everyone to 'dance' in sync when the country moves out of the MCO and into the next phase.

COMMENT | Media freedom and fake news during the time of Covid-19

COMMENT | Media freedom and fake news during the time of Covid-19

A public health crisis should not give the gov't a free hand to either muzzle the media or impinge on individual free speech.

Najib: It was Harapan that promised to end political appointments

Najib: It was Harapan that promised to end political appointments

In his Facebook post, the former premier shared news reports quoting Pakatan leaders that such appointments will continue under Harapan.

LETTER | What is Perikatan Nasional up to?

LETTER | What is Perikatan Nasional up to?

LETTER | We shouldn’t be arguing that all MPs are 'qualified' to fill up the executive positions in the government.

COMMENT | Proposals on protecting people and businesses

COMMENT | Proposals on protecting people and businesses

To complement fiscal policies, the government ought to consider introducing innovative legislation and policies.
LETTER | Thumbs up for stimulus package 3

LETTER | Thumbs up for stimulus package 3

Government money is people’s money and giving out relief should never be publicised for political gains.
More top departures from gov't agencies, this time Socso

More top departures from gov't agencies, this time Socso

The technocrat Zakri Khir is to be replaced by a politician, Bersatu’s Sabak Bernam MP, according to Focus M'sia.

LETTER | Gov't support and financial packages to save local airlines

LETTER | Gov't support and financial packages to save local airlines

MAS, AirAsia and Malindo Air are suffering due to the Covid-19 pandemic.