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LETTER | Weathering the pandemic storm - with a little bit of help

LETTER | Weathering the pandemic storm - with a little bit of help

I would like to extend my personal gratitude to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Suhakam calls on PN govt to accede to Icerd, clamp down on hate speech

Suhakam calls on PN govt to accede to Icerd, clamp down on hate speech

Human rights commission is alarmed at the spread of online hate speech.

COMMENT | The wheels are creaking and may come off at anytime

COMMENT | The wheels are creaking and may come off at anytime

When will our decision-makers stop falling over themselves or have them become untouchable?

LETTER | How long more the day of reckoning?

LETTER | How long more the day of reckoning?

There is a tipping point beyond which the nation may face irreparable damage.
What will the next Perak government look like?

What will the next Perak government look like?

KINIGUIDE | The situation is very fluid, and a unity or minority governments are on the table.

71pct of M'sians believe govt corruption a major problem: Survey

71pct of M'sians believe govt corruption a major problem: Survey

Parliament, police and govt officials are perceived to be the three most corrupt.

Zahid calls on govt to table motion of confidence in Parliament

Zahid calls on govt to table motion of confidence in Parliament

UPDATED 3.04PM | PARLIAMENT | Umno president says Dewan Rakyat is the best place to ensure political stability.

Dhaya Maju obtains ad-interim injunction over KVDT2 suit

Dhaya Maju obtains ad-interim injunction over KVDT2 suit

The company has three ongoing legal actions on the alleged termination of its KVDT2 contract with the govt.

A sharp drop - government revenue at a glance

A sharp drop - government revenue at a glance

BUDGET 2021 | Covid-19 has devastated the economy resulting in much lower government revenue.

PM worried about Batu Sapi, S'wak polls, says only emergency can delay them

PM worried about Batu Sapi, S'wak polls, says only emergency can delay them

UPDATED 5.25PM | Muhyiddin says if elections can't be delayed, voters must follow SOPs strictly.

LETTER | Solve the mother of all problems first!

LETTER | Solve the mother of all problems first!

'The mother of all problems is that the duly elected government was betrayed by some of its own people...'

M’sian govt sued over Singapore’s anti-fake news law

M’sian govt sued over Singapore’s anti-fake news law

The new legal action is linked to LFL’s earlier suit against Singapore’s Home minister.
PN leaders, Muhyiddin, Azmin benefitted from open media - Mkini CEO

PN leaders, Muhyiddin, Azmin benefitted from open media - Mkini CEO

'We are really trying to persuade the govt that independent free media is essential for the country,' says Premesh Chandran.
Govt's revenue falls 18 pct due to Covid

Govt's revenue falls 18 pct due to Covid

Finance minister says due to this, he expects wider deficit at 5.8 to 6.0 pct of GDP.

LETTER | Appointment of MACC chief - PN govt will have to deliver

LETTER | Appointment of MACC chief - PN govt will have to deliver

It may not have an election manifesto, but it is still accountable to the people to amend the MACC Act.
Ex-minister: Govt could have got more from Goldman Sachs if it wasn't hasty

Ex-minister: Govt could have got more from Goldman Sachs if it wasn't hasty

Lim Guan Eng backs the former AG on the matter and says he's waiting to see how the government responds to the criticism.

AG: Govt is not halting court proceedings against IPIC in London

AG: Govt is not halting court proceedings against IPIC in London

Idrus Harun says the government will ensure that the country’s assets are returned and justice is upheld.
Rohingya refugees have 'no rights', but children can access education - minister

Rohingya refugees have 'no rights', but children can access education - minister

PARLIAMENT | The government decided in 2016 that these children can be given an education at alternative guidance centres, he says.

COMMENT | Goldman Sachs settlement and bargaining power

COMMENT | Goldman Sachs settlement and bargaining power

I have to set the record straight and correct the misleading statements made by Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul.
COMMENT | Malaysians, take a bow – you deserve it

COMMENT | Malaysians, take a bow – you deserve it

It was late on a Saturday evening when the call came. The caller wanted to meet - urgently.

COMMENT | Najib's conviction – another day of infamy for Malaysia

COMMENT | Najib's conviction – another day of infamy for Malaysia

'We never thought we would see the day when a former PM would be sentenced to jail by a court of law for stealing money from the rakyat.'

Govts can restrict protests on public health grounds, UN says

Govts can restrict protests on public health grounds, UN says

CORONAVIRUS | 'It's understandable and acceptable that for health reasons there may be limits on your rights.'

Govt respects Najib's right to appeal his sentence

Govt respects Najib's right to appeal his sentence

SRC TRIAL | Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says Perikatan Nasional government always upholds the rule of law.

Veep: PAS' fiery position on Act 355 due to being in opposition

Veep: PAS' fiery position on Act 355 due to being in opposition

However, Tuan Ibrahim says this cannot still be the case as PAS is now in the government.