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Refugee healthcare comes at a price - MPs push for insurance, cost-sharing

Refugee healthcare comes at a price - MPs push for insurance, cost-sharing

We need sustainable financing approach to reduce govt's financial burden - Leong.
COMMENT | Don't be a fixed deposit voter for anyone

COMMENT | Don't be a fixed deposit voter for anyone

Voters have a choice despite what politicians say.
COMMENT | When an explanation becomes an excuse

COMMENT | When an explanation becomes an excuse

When explanations are repeated year after year, they are just excuses for failure.
MPs appeal for calm, peace after activist demolishes temple

MPs appeal for calm, peace after activist demolishes temple

'Don't allow this issue to divide us,' says Syahredzan.
Sosma: PSSC moots curbing 28-day detention, restoring bail discretion

Sosma: PSSC moots curbing 28-day detention, restoring bail discretion

PARLIAMENT | Eight strategic proposals aimed at improving Act's implementation, Leong says.
'Evidence first,' says PSSC chair over calls for Azam to go on leave

'Evidence first,' says PSSC chair over calls for Azam to go on leave

Mere mention of his name is insufficient, Leong says.
'Assembly' under PAA defined contextually - minister

'Assembly' under PAA defined contextually - minister

Saifuddin says this is based on purpose, scale, location, and impact on public order.
PKR MP questions S'gor parking deal legality, PJ groups want it scrapped

PKR MP questions S'gor parking deal legality, PJ groups want it scrapped

Move translates to a failure to hold public staffers accountable, says Leong.
Unfair to say AG hid addendum: PSSC chair

Unfair to say AG hid addendum: PSSC chair

Let's wait for full facts before drawing conclusions – Leong.

MPs call for CMA changes to be referred to special committee first

MPs call for CMA changes to be referred to special committee first

PARLIAMENT | Definitions need refining as they are overly broad, says PKR lawmaker.
LETTER | EC chair job: Leong’s statement laudable but will PM listen?

LETTER | EC chair job: Leong’s statement laudable but will PM listen?

Nothing ‘elitist’ about calls for reforms.

Dewan Rakyat committee is ready to review EC chair candidates

Dewan Rakyat committee is ready to review EC chair candidates

They could submit recommendations to govt and Agong, Leong says.
PSSC looking into AG, PP power separation

PSSC looking into AG, PP power separation

Committee will hold at least two more rounds of discussion, says chairperson.
PSSC chief: AG, ex-AG not 'summoned' but 'invited' to assist

PSSC chief: AG, ex-AG not 'summoned' but 'invited' to assist

'Invitations to them are to assist this committee in understanding several issues.'
Can Rawang folk cope with two incinerators, asks Selayang MP

Can Rawang folk cope with two incinerators, asks Selayang MP

Relocate facilities if public's concerns not addressed, Leong says.
PSC to probe immigration law issues following KLIA incident

PSC to probe immigration law issues following KLIA incident

However, the committee will not investigate the airport ruckus.
MP urges cops to find missing Myanmar refugee activist, family

MP urges cops to find missing Myanmar refugee activist, family

‘Lack of positive results from probe will reflect poorly on Malaysia’s security.’
Incumbent PKR MP wants answers on Bkt Lagong before GE15

Incumbent PKR MP wants answers on Bkt Lagong before GE15

Do not hide behind technicalities, disingenuous arguments, says William Leong.
Unlike Najib, Anwar did not siphon public funds - Wan Azizah

Unlike Najib, Anwar did not siphon public funds - Wan Azizah

'Anwar was detained, Najib had bodyguards - that’s the difference.'
MP SPEAKS | Smoking end game: Govt intervening, personal consent

MP SPEAKS | Smoking end game: Govt intervening, personal consent

Paternalism is using coercive govt power to change personal behaviour.
Pandora Papers: Selayang MP says he invested offshore as M'sian market unsafe

Pandora Papers: Selayang MP says he invested offshore as M'sian market unsafe

William Leong says lack of regulation caused volatile market in 1994.

PKR MP tells Idris quartet to stand as independents

PKR MP tells Idris quartet to stand as independents

UPDATED 1.30PM | 'They cannot hide under some other political party.'

PKR lawmakers oppose Selangor forest de-gazettement

PKR lawmakers oppose Selangor forest de-gazettement

'There is enough land for development in Selangor.'
PKR MP flays S'gor govt for 'approving in principle' PJ tolled highway

PKR MP flays S'gor govt for 'approving in principle' PJ tolled highway

'It will be in violation of Harapan's position against tolled highways.'