Yearly Archives
2023
Pre-elderly who made EPF withdrawals during Covid pandemic in danger of living in poverty
(The Sun Daily) - Pre-elderly individuals, or those defined as being between 50 and 64 years of age, who made full and partial withdrawals of their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings under…
Negeri Sembilan may be a bridge too far for PN
However, it won’t be plain sailing for PH and BN, which must still be very wise when allocating seats.
MURRAY HUNTER
Negeri Sembilan is a very diverse state, just south of Klang Valley. It has…
Malaysia’s Anwar Feared to be Losing Power to UMNO
UMNO, reduced almost to a rump party, shows how to run things
John Berthelsen, Asia Sentinel
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appears to be in danger of losing control of his government,…
MCA president denies involvement in plot to overthrow Anwar administration
MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong has denied involvement in any plot between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) to overthrow the current government.
(MMO) - He said his…
Don’t pay attention to unverified ouster rumours, says DPM Fadillah
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today said he is not aware of any move to topple the federal government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
(MMO) - He was responding…
Penang to conduct cloud seeding until May 7
PBAPP CEO says state govt approves RM400,000 allocation for operations
(The Vibes) - For the third consecutive year, Penang is forced to undertake cloud seeding to boost water supply.
The…
K’tan MB calls for solat hajat to bring rain as heat scorches nation
Datuk Ahmad Yakob notes hot spell has caused prolonged drought, destroyed crops
(The Vibes) - Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob has called on the people of the state to hold solat hajat…
Open house in 6 states linked to polls, say analysts
(FMT) - The Hari Raya open house by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in six states is very much to gain support for the upcoming state elections, analysts say.
Mazlan Ali of Universiti Teknologi…
‘Green wave’ will thwart multiracial Penang govt, says analyst
(FMT) - It will be difficult for Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional to form a multiracial state government in Penang as envisioned by Penang PH chief Chow Kon Yeow, say political analysts.
Oh…
A pardon for Najib? What has come over Umno!
ALIRAN
Does the party really want a pardon for a PM who abused his power to enrich himself and bring shame to the nation?
Why is Umno discrediting itself by seeking a pardon for Najib Razak…
Regional law association says Najib cannot rely on Federal Court’s dissenting judgment in further review bids
(MMO) - A regional law association representing 33 legal bodies said today the Federal Court’s dissenting judgment relied on by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in support of an…
Fahmi Fadzil complains to Twitter
Hello @RajaPetra,
In the interest of transparency, we are writing to inform you that Twitter has received a request from Malaysia regarding your Twitter account, @RajaPetra, that…
Malaysia’ sedition law is aimed at stifling free speech, says Pakatan Harapan
People must not only be allowed to think but must be taught to think. And this can only happen if we allow questions and debates regarding God, the Holy Books, the Monarchy, and all those other…
Fresh attempt to topple unity govt via ‘forced’ by-elections?
Rumours abound some BN reps being wooed to quit their parties, re-contest under opposition
(The Vibes) - The rumour mill continues to churn over purported attempts to remove Datuk Seri Anwar…
It’s other partners who are at Umno’s mercy, says analyst
Umno’s ability to represent the Malay population puts other parties in the unity government at its mercy, says an analyst.
(FMT) - Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara disputed the view of Umno deputy…
Underwater in 10 years
"Yes, they should be very worried. If I want to buy a house in (mainland) Penang, I would be lying if I said I was not concerned if the sea was going to be part of my land, say in 10 years or 20…
Unity govt has forgotten its promises – Patriot
The unity government under Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's leadership is described as not holding on to its administrative principles after organising Aidilfitri open houses which will be held in three…
National-level open house in six states more cost-effective: Amirudin
Anwar chose to hold national-level open houses in six states, including PN led states of Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu. Other states included Selangor, Penang, and Negri Sembilan (but says…
Avoid provocative talk on 3Rs, experts tell leaders, public
(Bernama) - Leaders and members of the public need to be careful and not make any provocative statements involving the rulers, race and religion (3R), as it is feared that it could lead to…
Exploring alternative payment system
Dr Rais Hussin and Jason Loh Seong Wei, The Sun Daily
IT would be somewhat inconceivable that before the conflict in Ukraine, the process of de-dollarisation would have gained traction at the…
May/June Parliament meeting a make-or-break session for the Anwar’s unity government
THE three-week May/June Dewan Rakyat proceedings will be a make-and-break session for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government.
“Cost of free toll, extra public holidays are borne by taxpayers & employers, not government per se”
IN A ‘no holds barred’ opinion piece, veteran journalist and blogger Datuk A. Kadir Jasin has taken the unity government to task for embarking on populist measures in the form of four toll-free days…
Anwar’s coalition may be brought down by ‘inconvenient matrimonial’ feud
A MODERN-DAY Malaysian Rip Van Winkle who woke up from a six-month slumber yesterday can be forgiven for thinking that the country’s political landscape has not changed much since the 15th General…
An open letter to V. Murugasu, legendary former headmaster of Victoria Institution
Without you I would have probably become a doctor, engineer, or lawyer instead of someone who wants to bring down governments -- because all governments, never mind when or where, are evil. And I am…
Go on leave, PH MP tells Sivakumar
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim says ministers should not wait for the prime minister to issue such an order, should their ministries be under any corruption probe.
(FMT) - A Pakatan Harapan MP has…
Why are some members of the Bar getting hot under the collar?
It appears paranoia has set in with unwarranted comments by groups with vested interests over perceived attacks on the judiciary.
From Walter Sandosham, Free Malaysia Today
Let’s cut to the…
CONFIRMED: tak jumpa RM300 juta dalam akaun bank Bersatu
CONFIRMED: tak jumpa RM300 juta dalam akaun bank Bersatu
https://youtu.be/aCVa_MI0Dls
Pembunuh Teoh Beng Hock nak ‘bunuh’ Muhyiddin Yassin
Pembunuh Teoh Beng Hock nak ‘bunuh’ Muhyiddin Yassin
https://youtu.be/vGtudilU5lc
Hishamuddin Hashim: pembunuh Teoh Beng Hock, budak Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, yang nak ‘bunuh’ Muhyiddin Yassin