A new minister is needed for education
No vision, no reform, no improvement in education and now a mass exodus of teachers
Murray Hunter
Teachers are leaving public schools in droves, and Fadhlina blames them.
Fadhlina Sidek is a…
Analysts agree PAS cannot win Putrajaya on its own
Awang Azman Pawi says the party’s best chance is for it and Bersatu to team up with Umno.
(FMT) - Analysts say PAS’s best chance of taking Putrajaya lies in cooperating with Umno, along with…
Pemuda PAS bimbang ‘pisang berbuah dua kali’ di Nenggiri
(Harakah) - Dewan Pemuda PAS Gua Musang bimbang ‘pisang berbuah dua kali’ dengan mengulangi pengkhianatan yang berlaku di Nenggiri sekiranya pemilihan calon tidak dilakukan secara berhati-hati.…
Zahid risks ouster from Umno over MAHB deal, says analyst
Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid says Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s backing of the share sale exercise may further damage his popularity within the party.
(FMT) - Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s insistence that…
PAS can never come to power on its own, says Dr M
The ex-prime minister says for the Islamic party to form a government, it needs to work with non-Malays and Malays who are not party members or traditional supporters.
(FMT) - The Islamic party PAS…
Why politicians don’t lie
The fact is, we keep believing politicians – over and over again – even when something at the back of our mind whispers ‘don’t trust him/her’.
A. Kathirasen, FMT
As I lie down on my bed, eyes…
Mahathir diguling atau Mahathir yang gulingkan Pakatan pada February 2020?
Mahathir diguling atau Mahathir yang gulingkan Pakatan pada February 2020?
The Untold Story: Tangkapan aktivis Reformasi April 2001
The Untold Story: Tangkapan aktivis Reformasi April 2001
Jho Low, DoJ ink ‘confidential’ agreement for global settlement to assets forfeiture
The deal will ‘forever resolve’ Washington’s civil, criminal and administrative asset forfeiture actions, says report.
(FMT) - The US justice department (DoJ) is said to have inked a confidential…
Mahathir gave DAP power, but clipped Guan Eng’s wings, book claims
Author Romen Bose says former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad appointed Lim Guan Eng finance minister, but removed his control over GLCs.
(FMT) - Following Pakatan Harapan’s win at the 2018…
Archaeological Sites In Kedah Should Force A Rewriting Of Malaysian History
An inconvenient truth
Murray Hunter
Built in 6th century A.D, Candi Bukit Batu Pahat is the most well-known ancient Hindu temple found in Bujang Valley, Kedah, Malaysia. Photo Credit: abdullatif…
Persimpangan jalan bagi PAS: Anwar ke Muhyiddin?
Persimpangan jalan bagi PAS: Anwar ke Muhyiddin?
Bersatu patut jaga-jaga perbincangan ’PAS-kerajaan’, kata penganalisis
Azmi Hassan berkata, jika PAS menyertai kerajaan perpaduan, Umno mempunyai ruang untuk mengukuhkan diri.
(FMT) - Seorang penganalisis politik memberi amaran agar Bersatu lebih berhati-hati dengan…
Bersatu Youth labelled ‘Mat Rempits in suits’, new book reveals
Their refusal to follow protocol alienated members of the civil service, Romen Bose says in ‘Shattered Hopes’.
(FMT) -The tendency of young Bersatu members to “ride roughshod” over government…
Badan Peguam gagal cabar keputusan AG dalam kes Zahid
Mahkamah Tinggi juga menolak permohonan merujuk isu undang-undang tertentu kepada Mahkamah Persekutuan.
(FMT) - Mahkamah Tinggi menolak permohonan Badan Peguam memulakan prosiding semakan kehakiman…
Stop rehiring retired officials for senior positions, govt told
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng says appointing a retired official as Election Commission chief may not fully address the need for a forward-thinking approach to electoral governance.
(FMT) - Kepong MP Lim…
3.5 million EPF members transfer RM11 billion into Account 3
(TMI) - A TOTAL of 3.45 million, or 26.6%, of EPF members under the age of 55 have transferred part of their savings into the Flexible Account, the Finance Ministry said.
As of June 10, RM10.86…
Why Langkawi must remain open to all visitors
(TMI) - The proposal to make Langkawi a Muslim tourist destination has received flak from people, particularly those in the tourism industry.
Such a reaction erupted following the response of…
Not all states are benefiting from FDI
Efforts must be made to woo investment to states that are lagging behind, including those under Perikatan Nasional.
Murray Hunter
There is a major imbalance in direct investment in Malaysia and,…
Justice Department to Recover Over $100 Million in Additional Funds Linked to 1MDB Scheme
Latest Recovery in Largest Civil Forfeiture Ever Concluded by Justice Department
The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low,…
PAC sahkan penangkapan pegawai Felcra isu projek RM1.2 bilion
(Malaysiakini) - Jawatankuasa Kira-kira Wang Negara (PAC) mengesahkan penangkapan pegawai Felcra bulan lalu adalah berkaitan projek Menara Semarak 20 yang bermasalah.
Dalam sidang media hari…
Ousted rep Azizi seeks to stop Nenggiri by-election
Azizi Abu Naim claims he was not given the right to be heard before the Kelantan state speaker vacated his seat.
(NST) - The High Court here will hear a bid by ousted Nenggeri assemblyman Azizi…
Dr M openly threatened to sack me 3 times, says Guan Eng
Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng claims former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad threatened to sack him three times in front of other Cabinet members.
(NST) - In a Facebook post, Lim…
Rafizi: Govt studying the need for RON95 subsidy rationalisation
THE government is studying the need to expand targeted subsidies to include RON95 petrol, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
(Focus Malaysia) - In a written parliamentary reply to Putrajaya MP…
Rosmah applies to recuse High Court judge from 1MDB lawsuit
(FMT) - Rosmah Mansor has applied to recuse Adlin Abdul Majid, the High Court judge presiding over 1MDB’s US$346 million (RM1.63 billion) lawsuit against her.
The Edge reported the wife of…
PKR founder member Syed Husin Ali in critical condition
(FMT) - Syed Husin Ali, a founding member of PKR, is said to be in critical condition.
In a text message, his son, Ali Syed Hussein, said his father is currently unconscious.
“His health…
UiTM kekal untuk Bumiputera, kata menteri pengajian tinggi
(Malaysiakini) - Kerajaan hari ini memberi isyarat bahawa Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) kekal tidak akan dibuka kepada pelajar bukan Bumiputera.
Sebaliknya, kerajaan dilihat mempunyai…
Anwar: kalau takut risiko jangan bicara tentang perjuangan
Anwar: kalau takut risiko jangan bicara tentang perjuangan
Pengasas WikiLeaks, Julian Assange bebas
Julian Assange pulang ke Australia selepas dibebaskan dari penjara United Kingdom.
(Bernama) - Pengasas WikiLeaks, Julian Assange dibebaskan dari penjara United Kingdom dan terbang ke Australia,…