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Why the delay in new PAC appointments? - Ipoh Timur MP

Why the delay in new PAC appointments? - Ipoh Timur MP

PARLIAMENT | Much work needs to be done but delay is preventing PAC from resuming operations, says Wong Kah Woh.

Murky procurement of 'blacklisted' X-ray scanners

Murky procurement of 'blacklisted' X-ray scanners

SPECIAL REPORT | The equipment which assists humans to detect wrongdoings is tangled with an allegation of fraud.

PAC 'paralysed', can't scrutinise gov't - Ipoh Timur MP

PAC 'paralysed', can't scrutinise gov't - Ipoh Timur MP

PAC vice-chairperson Wong Kah Woh says it could not proceed as some committee members are now part of the executive.

Wong Chen denies Willie Mongin's "toe party line" allegations, demands apology

Wong Chen denies Willie Mongin's "toe party line" allegations, demands apology

Willie had claimed that he was told to be quiet in PAC hearings regarding GST refunds worth RM19 billion.

Let’s speed up the remaking of our Parliament

Let’s speed up the remaking of our Parliament

COMMENT | Dire need to implement long-overdue reforms in the august House.  

Putrajaya needs to inject RM1b a year to keep MAS flying - Khazanah

Putrajaya needs to inject RM1b a year to keep MAS flying - Khazanah

Managing director Shahril Ridza Ridzuan believes industry consolidation will save beleaguered national carrier.
TM, MAS and leadership change: Khazanah explains why it lost RM6.3 billion in 2018

TM, MAS and leadership change: Khazanah explains why it lost RM6.3 billion in 2018

Some 85 percent of its investments had been ‘overconcentrated’ in ten assets, according to a Public Accounts Committee report.

PAC tells Khazanah to conduct investment strategy professionally

PAC tells Khazanah to conduct investment strategy professionally

PAC chairperson Noraini Ahmad says the committee has accepted Khazanah's explanation on its investment losses.

After court exposé, Rahman Dahlan says impossible to 'fix' PAC hearings

After court exposé, Rahman Dahlan says impossible to 'fix' PAC hearings

The ex-1MDB chief had told the High Court that Rahman had briefed him on how the PAC would question him.

Ex-1MDB CEO says he was briefed by Rahman Dahlan before PAC grilling

Ex-1MDB CEO says he was briefed by Rahman Dahlan before PAC grilling

NAJIB TRIAL | He adds Hasan Arifin, who was PAC chief, also briefed him during the second PAC hearing.

Gov't working on proposal allowing Parliament to appoint MACC chief

Gov't working on proposal allowing Parliament to appoint MACC chief

UPDATED 7.45PM | The proposal is to ensure the MACC chief can carry out his or her duties without fear.

PAC to hold proceedings on Air Mobility, two other projects

PAC to hold proceedings on Air Mobility, two other projects

The PAC today heard testimonies from various government officials and industry players involved in the projects.

DBKL land probe won't affect Ku Nan's court cases - PAC chief

DBKL land probe won't affect Ku Nan's court cases - PAC chief

Tengku Adnan is embroiled in two court cases involving corruption in construction projects.

PAC probes dubious DBKL land deals, mayor called to testify

PAC probes dubious DBKL land deals, mayor called to testify

Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan testified before the committee over the past two days.

Bersih says 'can't just rely on trust' after PAC deputy promises to recuse self

Bersih says 'can't just rely on trust' after PAC deputy promises to recuse self

Wong Kah Woh has refused to resign the PAC post despite his appointment as Seda chairperson.  

Yoursay: Isn't being a lawmaker already a full-time job?

Yoursay: Isn't being a lawmaker already a full-time job?

YOURSAY | 'Wong Kah Woh's promise to recuse himself from PAC doesn't negate perceived conflict of interest.'

Wong Kah Woh vows to recuse self from PAC if Seda probed

Wong Kah Woh vows to recuse self from PAC if Seda probed

The DAP lawmaker defends his appointment and aims to let his work at the sustainable energy authority speak for itself.

Bersih: PAC’s Wong risks becoming beholden with appointment to gov’t agency

Bersih: PAC’s Wong risks becoming beholden with appointment to gov’t agency

It says such appointments must go through a transparent process so that it is not viewed as political patronage.

A primer on the 'not missing' GST refunds

A primer on the 'not missing' GST refunds

KINIGUIDE | Was it 'robbed', or was the money there all along?

PAC using parliamentary language in GST report, says Lim

PAC using parliamentary language in GST report, says Lim

When asked about absence of the word 'stolen', finance minister says PAC is adhering to parliamentary convention. 
Najib claims 'vindicated' by PAC report

Najib claims 'vindicated' by PAC report

There was no robbery or misappropriation of the GST collection, says former prime minister.
PAC report confirms GST law was broken

PAC report confirms GST law was broken

MP SPEAKS | 'GST collections were not deposited directly into the Fund for GST Refunds, and this caused delays for more than a year.'
Show me the money, says Dr M of GST money reported 'not missing' by PAC

Show me the money, says Dr M of GST money reported 'not missing' by PAC

The RM19.4bil would only be deemed 'not missing' if the funds concerned are recovered.
Treasury sec-gen: I do not think the RM19.4b was stolen

Treasury sec-gen: I do not think the RM19.4b was stolen

He also says there is sufficient revenue from GST collection to pay off the RM19.4 billion in supposedly delayed GST refunds.