KELANTAN, Terengganu and Kedah were the three states in Malaysia that developed the slowest in the last three decades since 1991. Was this because the three states were conned by plunderers who…

Jobs for the boys, as Mat Sabu politicizes agriculture MURRAY HUNTER Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu (centre) with those appointed to lead major agriculture-related agencies…

By Dr Paul Anthony Mariadas A possible leap from 13% to 20% in employer contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a significant increase of almost 54%. The increase in the…

Is Hadi referring to all the MCA and MIC leaders since the founding of the nation, and the Gerakan leaders as conmen and “plunderers”? Lim Kit Siang, Focus Malaysia PAS president Tan Sri Hadi…

Lim Guan Eng has questioned the timing of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s move to raise the issue of the alleged discontinuation of Yayasan Al-Bukhary’s tax exemption status, as the latter had remained…

PAS central committee member Nasrudin Hassan has taken to Facebook to air his grievances about the Coldplay concert that is scheduled to be held in Malaysia in November this year. (Focus…

On May 9, 2018, the historic 14th general election saw the fall of the Barisan Nasional government that had ruled Malaysia for over 6 decades. Yet, the resulting “New Malaysia” turned out to be far…

(FMT) - DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has urged Malaysians to lodge police reports against PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang for making repeated claims against the non-Malays, saying it threatens…

Haven’t plans already been drawn up for Selangor’s new stadium? MURRAY HUNTER According to a reliable source within the corridors of power, the designer of the new Selangor stadium Populous, on…

(FMT) - Amanah president Mohamad Sabu says it wouldn’t surprise him if PAS were to reunite with DAP to form a political alliance in the near future. He said there was precedent as PAS and DAP…

It is often said that in politics there are no permanent friends or enemies. Again and again our politicians are proving this adage right. A. Kathirasen, Free Malaysia Today Shifting political…

“It’s just about showing some kind of force against the Anwar government that, ‘look we have Malay leaders on our side so we are more ‘legitimate’ in the eyes of the Malays. But in power, these same…

Some government agencies have been ignoring reports of misconduct involving their staff despite recommendations from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to take action, says top graft…

(The Star) - Putrajaya will not change its stance of not allowing more withdrawals from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) despite six state elections looming around the corner, says Datuk Seri…

DATUK Razali Idris said Bersatu has no plans to table a motion of confidence against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the upcoming Dewan Rakyat meeting on May 22. (Focus Malaysia) - The party…

A recent spat between Umno and Amanah over former prime minister Najib Razak’s application for a royal pardon could be a boon for the unity government in the run up to the state elections, says an…

Selangor Pas confirms receiving applications from former political leaders from other parties to join the party. (Sinar Daily) - Selangor Pas Commissioner Datuk Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi said these…

Rantau Panjang MP Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff did not get prior permission to open up a fire hydrant for the use of residents in her constituency facing a water shortage last week, according to…

(MMO) - Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today said his party’s Pasir Gudang MP was mistaken to believe Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest overnight policy rate increase would jeopardise the 'unity'…

(MMO) - There is said to be disquiet within the ranks of Terengganu Umno as some party officials purportedly do not want to accept Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates in the east coast state and may…

With Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim challenging the opposition, what say the 10 BN MPs on the call for a vote of no confidence? From Hafiz Hassan, Free Malaysia Today March 29, 1979 remains as one…

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says its vital for candidates in upcoming state polls to seek common ground and not focus on differences. (Bernama) - Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid…

The case of Paya Indah Wetlands MURRAY HUNTER There is an extremely close nexus between serving politicians and corporations. At state level, the menteri besar, or chief minister is the person…

(The Star) - The RM42mil civil lawsuit filed by SRC International Sdn Bhd and its subsidiary Gandingan Mentari Sdn Bhd (GMSB) against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been fixed…

The prime minister says he is fed up with constant rumours of plots to bring down the unity government. (FMT) - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a veiled threat to those trying to topple the…

MURRAY HUNTER The dismissal of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) chief strategic communications officer Wan Nurzila Abd Rahman is only a symptom of much deeper problems. Local media is touting…

(MMO) - Parties in the national unity government were doubtful to have an easier time campaigning in Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu later this year despite the added benefits Prime Minister Datuk…

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s allegations have eroded his status as a statesman and former PM. (FMT) - Dr Mahathir Mohamad has filed a RM150 million libel suit against…

(FMT) - The opposition should wait until Parliament reconvenes if it has the numbers to form the government, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He said that if the opposition has statutory…

Murray Hunter The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has followed most other international central banks and raised the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points…