August 2024

Among senior civil servants and politicians, Mr Anwar’s latest gambit is stirring a quiet but serious debate, with fears of a potential backlash from top level civil servants long accustomed to…

The Principle of Incumbency does not apply to all 56 seats in the Johor State Legislative Assembly as Pakatan Harapan is considered as opposition in the state, a top Parti Amanah Negara leader…

The Amanah president says his party is inclined to give way to incumbent parties to contest seats, but ‘this is not our final stance’. (FMT) - Amanah is prepared to contest in any by-election…

(TMI) - BARISAN Nasional (BN) candidate Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani is the underdog in the Nenggiri state by-election, Umno stalwart Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said, 48 hours before voting day.…

When one looks at Anwar Ibrahim’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood, exemplified by Malaysia’s giving material aid to Hamas, the World Economic Forum (WEF), the US, and expression to…

Hajiji Noor, known for his political survival skills, has emerged as a key ally in Anwar Ibrahim’s Unity Government. Selvaraja Somiah Never rule Hajiji out. The chief minister has proven…

Former prime minister reiterates concerns he once voiced over the Forest City project in Johor. (MalaysiaNow) - Dr Mahathir Mohamad has expressed concern over the sharp increase in the number…

Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says the party wants to ensure that this year’s event is an internal affair. (FMT) - Senior unity government leaders will not be invited to Umno’s…

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has granted a final one-month extension to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's two elder sons to declare their assets. (NST) - MACC Chief Commissioner Azam…

JOHOR is anticipated to become Malaysia’s next growth engine as it is fueled by the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the Special Financial Zone (SFZ) in Forest City. (TMR) -…

Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim says Umno Youth should start by calling for a ban on Muslim husbands divorcing their wives through video or WhatsApp. (FMT) - Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim…

Terengganu has decided not to send female gymnasts to this year’s Malaysian Games (Sukma) due to concerns over attire that does not align with Islamic guidelines, making it the only Perikatan…

The veteran leader says his former deputy is known for playing to the gallery while maintaining cordial relations with Israel-linked groups. (MalaysiaNow) - Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he was not…

A Barisan Nasional candidate will contest the Mahkota by-election, based on the consensus among parties in the unity government. (NST) - BN chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid…

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has expressed his preference to continue leading the state rather than taking up a federal minister post. (NST) - So far, he has not received…

The resignation rumours surrounding Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli after just 20 months in office are an attempt by certain parties to create a negative perception of the state's…

It’s good to be guided by Islamic principles in how we live, but even as we Malays became more pious, we haven’t become kinder, gentler or less corrupt. (FMT) - Over the last few decades,…

The Kuala Lumpur High Court says ex-Nenggiri assemblyman Azizi Abu Naim can still seek recourse in his main lawsuit to challenge his sacking from Bersatu. (FMT) - The High Court here has denied…

The only condition for Pas to consider being the supporting party to Anwar’s rule, likely has to do with its confidence level in Bersatu. Nehru Sathiamoorthy In the original Westminster…

This is very relevant today, since Anwar Ibrahim also adheres to this ‘mythical’ social contract. Dr Lim Teck Ghee, Dr Mavis Puthucheary, Dr Azmi Sharom, Dr Toh Kin Woon and Dr Wan Zawawi…

Where equity means privileges for the elite Murray Hunter The government in Malaysia since the 1970s has engineered the New Economic Policy (NEP) to benefit the rich. Poor Bumiputera’s certainly…

In the lowest category, Perlis, Kelantan, Kedah and Pahang were deemed to have provided insufficient disclosure of budget documents. Kedah and Kelantan did not release any form of budget documents…

The current ghastly demonstrations in Britain eerily reminds me of Malaysia’s own May 13, 1969 deadly race riots. M. Bakri Musa In terms of property damage and lives lost, the latter was far…

The handful of Chinese voters see little benefit in casting their votes, one way or another. (FMT) - With less than a week to go before the constituents in Nenggiri head for the polling booth,…

The Johor government is looking to make the Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) to be a part of the larger Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). (MMO) - State investment, trade,…

Sabahans should appreciate the special attention and the financial commitment from the federal government to the state. (NST) - Recently during a PKR event in Sabah, Prime Minister Datuk Seri…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied a speculated rumour about a cabinet reshuffle. (NST) - He said he was unaware of the development as he was only informed about the rumour…

Group says Terengganu cleric must respect rights of all individuals. (The Vibes) - AN umbrella body representing non-Muslim religions has criticised Terengganu mufti Datuk Mohamad Sabri Haron…