PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan’s suggestion for non-Muslim eateries without halal certification to turn away Muslim patrons is labelled ‘half-baked’. (FMT) - Two restaurant groups have…

Dennis Ignatius Professor Tajuddin Rasdi posits the view that Malaysians – and especially non-Malays – have a stark choice before them: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s “progressive” Islam or…

How much did members of the government already know about GISBH? Murray Hunter While the Inspector-General of the Police Razarudin Husain is giving regular updates on the Global Ikhwan Services…

A nation let down many times might be fearful to believe so readily, even when the numbers objectively look better, says Malaysia politics observer James Chai. (CNA) - A video posted on…

Times have changed, but Jakim seems to be living under a rock. Joe Samad, FMT Sabah and Sarawak did not form Malaysia with Malaya to relinquish the autonomy of their people to the whims of…

IT is indeed an irony that in the eyes of the UMNO grassroots and the opposition Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, DAP is perceived to be no better than a ‘devil in disguise’. (Focus Malaysia)…

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man’s assertion that Malays would feel suspicion upon hearing the spoken Chinese language was divisive and incendiary, said DAP lawmaker Lim Lip…

A TOTAL of 33% of Bumiputera lots remain unsold even after three years of completion, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). (The Malaysian Reserve) - President…

Taking a swipe of VIPs (presumably minister and their entourage) who frequently visit foreign capitals, Zaid asked if they ever bring along “JAKIM officers to inspect the food before they dine at…

THERE is life yet in Gerakan, even though the popular view is that the party has no chance of regaining control of Penang. (TMI) - In politics, victories often come not from strength, but from a…

If he is indeed sidelined after the AGM, the party could potentially face a period of instability, unless he steps in to endorse the new state chairman. It is also probable that the new state…

After days of controversy, Putrajaya has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to suspend its plan requiring all internet service providers (ISPs) to implement…

The Johor State DAP Committee will be chipping in to help the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate win the Mahkota state by-election on Sept 28. (MMO) - Its chairman, Liew Chin Tong said the…

JAKIM already takes months to process and approve a Halal certification Murray Hunter As a Muslim, everything is Halal unless its haram JAKIM is now considering compulsory halal certification of…

THE decision by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to withdraw from the state DAP election race leaves us with the burning question: Who could replace him? (The Vibes) - Chow led the party for…

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today said he will continue to lead the state government, dismissing insinuations that he will be forced to step down from the post if he no longer heads the…

The investigation into YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YTL) over the 1BestariNet tender is based on recent findings from the Governance, Procurement and Finance Investigation Committee (JKSTUPKK) and…

With no machinery in Sabah, and chapters in other states, PBM appears more like a national party than a local party. (FMT) - Parti Bangsa Malaysia chief Larry Sng is likely to face rejection as…

Malaysia’s national oil corporation, Petronas, is contemplating a court injunction to defend its monopoly on the country’s natural resources amidst escalating demands from Sarawak for increased…

AFTER DAP vice-chairman Teresa Kok was threatened with a police report for 3R breaches by opposing the Malaysian Islamic Development Department’s (JAKIM) mulling of mandatory halal certification…

Malaysian youths are more inclined towards a coalition of parties representing all races where everyone has an equal say, a survey has indicated. (NST) - The 2024 National Youth Survey…

One week is a long time in politics indeed. Nehru Sathiamoorthy Just last week Muhyiddin stood tall in the court of public opinion, by refusing to recant the truth, even when faced with…

However, Azmi Hassan says the political scenario during Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s time as prime minister was different. (FMT) - A political analyst has described PKR MP Hassan Karim’s praise for…

Mazlan Ali says there does not appear to be any likely successor for now, while Azmi Hassan notes that many view Muhyiddin Yassin’s sedition charge as being politically motivated. (FMT) -…

Urimai chairman P Ramasamy criticised the arrests, taking aim at the Selangor government for being unable to tolerate criticism. (FMT) - The pair had purportedly criticised two programmes by…

James Chin says the Malay establishment in the peninsula is unlikely to accept a Sarawakian for the top post, while Jayum Jawan says Sarawak lacks the political power to lead at the federal level.…

BRICS is the secret to closer and more significant ties between Putrajaya and Moscow. (FMT) - The dates Sept 4 and 5 are important to Malaysia as they signal an appropriate foreign policy approach…

A recent meeting between opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has sparked a heated debate, with allegations of a diplomatic faux pas by PN.…

James Chin of the University of Tasmania says the chief minister’s decision not to defend his state chairman’s post prevents a major embarrassment and protects his reputation. (FMT) - Political…

Why do we have multiple layers of management—Khazanah, MAG, MH, Firefly, MasWings, and Amal? Rosli Khan, FMT Some hard questions must be asked of Khazanah, the Malaysian Airlines Group…