Ke Mana Perginya Duit Zakat?
(MH) : For decades, ZAKAT collection and spending has been very opaque due to almost complete lack of transparency and accountability. Many people who are in need of assistance are often denied any…
Bleak Festival of Light for B40 Malaysian journos as owner cheats on their rightful wages
(FM) : Letter to editor
SEVERAL Hindu journalists of a local online portal are staring at a bleak Deepavali as their employer has gone rogue in terms of settling their wages.
They are left…
The Death of Reformasi: Anwar Ibrahim, UMNO, and the Betrayal of a Movement
(CSIS) : In the annals of Malaysian politics, few figures have been as emblematic of reformative hope as Anwar Ibrahim. Once a beacon for a new Malaysia a champion of transparency, social justice,…
No more ‘quota system’ for state-owned universities, says Sarawak minister
Admission into five state-owned universities in Sarawak will be based solely on meritocracy to pick the best of the best, says state Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development…
Umno-Bersatu-PAS partnership a dimming dream, say analysts
They say the three parties will not be able to cooperate as each wants to be the leading voice of the Malay community.
(FMT) - A union of Umno, Bersatu and PAS may be a dimming dream, given the…
Puad mocks ‘Bersatu outcast’ Redzuan’s dream of Malay political unity
The Umno leader says Redzuan Yusof is a nobody in Bersatu to be making such a proposal, while a PAS leader also dismisses the suggestion.
(FMT) - An Umno leader has mocked Bersatu Supreme Council…
Bersatu suspends Kota Melaka, Hulu Langat divisions on eve of party elections
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has suspended its Kota Melaka and Hulu Langat divisions a day before the party's Supreme Council and vice-president elections.
(NST) - The matter was…
Pahang Bersatu group quits ahead of party elections
State party treasurer Roslan Hassan says Bersatu’s top leadership lack integrity and have failed to fulfil their responsibilities.
(FMT) - Pahang Bersatu treasurer Roslan Hassan led a group of 40…
Don’t kill Wan Fayhsal’s political career, says Bersatu man
Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, the former Bersatu Youth chief, is vying for a spot on the 20-seat Supreme Council at tomorrow’s party polls.
(FMT) - Former Selangor Bersatu secretary Hasnizam…
Petros to be Sarawak’s sole gas aggregator: Abang Johari
Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) is set to be the sole gas aggregator in the state, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
(Daily Express) - He noted that discussions between…
Sarawak BN played a role in ‘bullying’ the people too, says Chong
The Sarawak DAP chief claims Sarawakians were ‘bullied’ not only by the federal government, but also the BN-led state governments in the 1980s.
(FMT) - Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen has…
Hilman’s win may herald Azmin’s control of Bersatu Supreme Council, say analysts
Azmi Hassan says the real key to power lies in control of the council’s 20 seats.
(FMT) - Gombak Setia assemblyman Hilman Idham’s victory in the contest for the Bersatu Youth chief’s post may…
Hope they respond very soon: Fahmi says govt monitoring Khazanah-FashionValet issue
Communications minister acknowledges concerns raised by various quarters on investment involving public monies, but urges public to 'allow them a little bit of time'
(Scoop) - Losses incurred…
No intention to challenge court but Umno confident Najib is in the right, Zahid says
"We will continue to provide support to ensure that he receives justice."
(Sinar Daily) - Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed his support for former prime minister…
Mr. Prime Minister! We, the T15, are not your enemies! – Ahmad Farouk Musa
(IRF) : Dear Mr Prime Minister, we are writing this piece as your friend. As your friend who struggled for you during the time of Reformasi. As your friend who defended you during all the…
How PETROS’s playbook could spawn PETROB, PETROK, and PETROT
The stakes are huge—Petronas has earned between RM10 billion and RM20 billion annually from Sarawak’s gas exports. Now, the national oil giant faces a swift reality check, as its once-solid…
So what if Anwar wants to be the Father of the Nation
When you clean the house, the house will get messier before it becomes cleaner. Maybe things just looked messier in the first two years of Anwar’s reign because Anwar was genuinely trying to clean…
Be a part of the solution FMM, don’t be a part of the problem
When you start your business, and you decide to sell your stuff cheap by making everybody in your company work twice as long for half the pay, that is understandable, but if even after decades,…
Bersatu Youth leader raises concern over alleged election interference
Assistant secretary Faiz Rahmad questions if ‘outside influences’ may have affected the results.
(FMT) - A Bersatu Youth leader has questioned if there was interference in the wing’s recent…
‘We aim to replace Umno’: Bersatu rebrands with core principles
Democracy, moderation, and inclusiveness at the heart of Bersatu’s vision
(Sinar Daily) - Bersatu has unveiled a set of core principles to distinguish itself from past political movements,…
Call for Sarawak to help poorer states unreasonable, says Abang Jo
The Sarawak premier tells Dr Mahathir Mohamad the state government believes that ‘charity begins at home’.
(FMT) - Abang Johari Openg has shot down a call by former prime minister Dr Mahathir…
‘Revelation’ politics likely to create division within Bersatu Armada
There is an intense competition between two camps for the Bersatu Armada chief position, between Bersatu Armada permanent chairman Akmal Zahin Zainal Zahir and Gombak Setia assemblyman Muhammad…
How long more are we going to pretend that we are “shocked” by racism?
The conditions in Malaysia are just too conducive for racism to occur for us to ever be free from it. At best, what you can do is be vigilant and prevent a regular outbreak. Otherwise, you will…
Apology from Father of 1MDB scandal: “Stupidity and foolishness are no defence in law”
A person’s contribution and character can only be a mitigating factor. I think there is nothing in Malaysian criminal statutes where a crime – once filed – can be forgiven because of any other…
Why focus on China flags alone, asks MCA veep
Tan Teik Cheng says over 200 foreigners attended the parade and waved their national flags, including those from Thailand and Vietnam.
(FMT) - MCA vice-president Tan Teik Cheng has questioned why…
Time we call out racists, even those from our own community
I refuse to believe that the sheer lottery of being born into a particular ethnicity or religion somehow confers you with some superiority over others.
Adzhar Ibrahim, FMT
It’s the most…
Dapsy condemns alleged racist statement by Pas leader, to lodge report
Is Razman Zakaria saying PAS is a Malay party and not a Muslim party? - MTadmin
(The Vibes) - Dapsy said before this, the Perak Pas chief even tried to paint the Chinese community in Malaysia…
A scrutiny of Najib’s carefully-scripted frivolous apology: Making an apology that never was
DISGRACED former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s recent non-apology regarding his multi-billion-ringgit 1MDB (1Malaysia Development Bhd) scandal has stirred up much conversation in Malaysia,…
Dr M, Ku Li accused of hypocrisy over federalism
Political analyst James Chin says Dr Mahathir Mohamd centralised a lot of power, to the detriment of Sabah and Sarawak.
(FMT) - Elder statesmen Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah have…
Tony Pua trolls Najib over 1MDB apology
(NST) : Former DAP member of Parliament Tony Pua has taken a jab at former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's apology over the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal.
In a Facebook post,…