The Way Forward on Article 153
To ‘safeguard’ the Malay special position ... in effect have meant excluding or discriminating against non Malay participation, although article 153 has a balancing provision expressing the need for…
Melayu tak boleh memerintah tanpa bukan Melayu
Melayu tak boleh memerintah tanpa bukan Melayu
‘Stinks of despotism’, says group as Putrajaya mulls social media licensing in latest clampdown on online dissent
Rights lawyers say it is Pakatan Harapan's ultimate betrayal of its reform promises after benefiting from social media's freedom for so long.
(MalaysiaNow) - Rights lawyers have expressed shock…
As Zahid’s rift with Tok Mat widens, will BlackRock’s airport deal lead to a soft landing or outright crash for unity gov’t?
The question is to what extent will the dissenting voices in UMNO undermine Zahid whose backing for Anwar is key to the unity government’s survival?
(Focus Malaysia) - Deputy Prime Minister…
GIP chosen as partner in MAHB privatisation deal due to compliance with criteria, says Anwar
“The criteria included retaining Malaysian nationals as the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of MAHB, and ensuring that the majority shareholders are Malaysians”
(The Edge) - New…
Sungai Bakap by-election: Testing ground for green wave
The Sungai Bakap state by-election will serve as a test to measure the strength of the green wave and the continued influence of Pas in the area.
(Sinar Daily) - Sultan Zainal Abidin University…
Ahmad Maslan says not wrong for govt to organise programmes, announce allocations during by-elections
It is not an offence for ministers or ministries to organise programmes or announce allocations during by-elections, Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said.…
When Dr M gave Umno’s peace team a 45-minute tongue-lashing
“Mahathir called Umno busuk (rotten) and jijik (nauseating) saying that he would never accept Umno ever again in its current form or as a partner in any way.”
(FMT) - Umno leaders sought…
Anwar’s Cabinet has good politicians but lacks administrators, says Dr M
Dr Mahathir Mohamed claims Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is too focused on political survival.
(FMT) - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Cabinet consists of good politicians but lacks administrative…
How brain drain can be beneficial to Malaysia and why it should be encouraged
Encouraging brain supply involves strategic planning, collaboration and a commitment to producing global graduates who could contribute significantly to the world.
Jaziri Alkaf , The Malaysian…
Malaysia’s Sea Nomads: Trapped Between Southeast Asia’s High and Low Politics
Sea nomads have faced decades of discrimination in postcolonial Southeast Asia. Malaysia’s recent mass evictions of the Bajau Laut are just the latest example.
Mustika Indah Khairina and Wengki…
Malaysia tak boleh tukar menjadi republik
Malaysia tak boleh tukar menjadi republik
Pas clarifies Ex-Nenggiri rep, Jeli MP did not take pledge of loyalty
Former Nenggiri assemblyman Mohd Azizi Abu Naim and Jeli Member of Parliament Zahari Kechik, who recently declared their support for the Prime Minister's administration, did not take the bai'ah…
150 Arau Umno members deemed as ‘thorns in the flesh’ expelled from the party since GE15
Almost 150 Umno members from its Arau division have been expelled since the 15th General Election (GE15) concluded in 2022 for allegedly betraying the party.
(NST) - Among those removed were…
Malaysia in tough spot on BlackRock investment
An economist said if Malaysia wanted to sever all ties with entities linked to Israel, it would create a dilemma concerning diplomatic relations with Israel's allied countries.
(Sinar Daily) -…
BlackRock sudah lama di Malaysia, nilai pelaburan kini lebih RM32 bilion
BlackRock sudah sedia ada memiliki pelaburan ekuiti di dalam 100 syarikat tersenarai di Malaysia merangkumi keseluruhan sektor industri, dengan tiga entiti terbesar merupakan institusi perbankan…
Nik Nazmi dares PN to close all BlackRock-owned factories in Kedah, Kelantan
According to Nik Nazmi, BlackRock is not only one of the biggest investors in the Malaysian stock market but also operates many factories in Kedah and Kelantan.
(NST) - PKR vice-president Nik…
‘It’s airports, not supermarkets’, says prominent thinker as Putrajaya launches campaign to discredit critics over BlackRock
Chandra Muzaffar says there should be no compromise with 'evil' in Malaysia's policy just to 'please one superpower or the other'.
(MalaysiaNow) - One of Malaysia's most prominent thinkers has…
Does Malaysia have a deep state?
THE Pakatan Harapan-led government has been in power for more than a year and a half. If you follow current affairs, by now you may have perhaps read hundreds if not thousands of articles…
MCMC complains to X (Twitter)
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Cerita dongeng: kekebalan Raja sudah dihapuskan
Cerita dongeng: kekebalan Raja sudah dihapuskan
Straight fight between PH and PN in Sungai Bakap by-election on July 6
The upcoming Sungai Bakap state by-election in Penang will see a straight fight between candidates from Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN).
(The Edge) - Both the PH…
Did Bersatu deny its 6 MPs their rights under party’s old laws?
It is a rule of construction that a statute should not be interpreted retrospectively to impair an existing right or obligation unless such a result is unavoidable by reason of the language used…
Backbencher urges speaker to respect Federal Constitution in the case of six ex-Bersatu MPs
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has been urged to issue a directive for six parliamentary seats held by former Bersatu lawmakers to be vacated.
(NST) - PKR's Pasir Gudang member of…
Pas has no plans to join unity government, says Tuan Ibrahim
Pas today dismissed claims suggesting that there were discussion on the possibility of the Islamist party joining the unity government.
(NST) - Its deputy president, Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim…
Fahmi says a lot of discussions are ongoing on PAS joining unity gov’t
The speculation about PAS joining Anwar’s coalition underscores the fluid nature of political alliances in Malaysia.
(Focus Malaysia) - COMMUNICATIONS Minister Fahmi Fadzil neither confirmed…
Janji MA63 pasti ditunaikan – Ahmad Zahid
Rakyat Sabah diberi jaminan mengenai perkara dalam Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 (MA63) yang belum dilaksanakan sejajar komitmen kerajaan persekutuan untuk menunaikannya seperti dijelaskan Perdana…
I’ll defend Nenggiri, says Azizi despite Kelantan Umno’s claim to seat
The incumbent assemblyman, whose seat has been declared vacant, declines to reveal which party he would represent.
(FMT) - Azizi Abu Naim, the incumbent assemblyman for the Nenggiri state seat in…
Putrajaya must improve communication, described ‘weak’ by observers
PUTRAJAYA's communication methods are weak and failing to deliver correct information to the public, observers said.
(The Vibes) - They said the government is not delivering the right messages…
Strategi pembangkang: politik hasut dan benci
Strategi pembangkang: politik hasut dan benci
