Subang PAS chief Zaharuddin Muhammad says former prime minister Najib Razak’s trial did not follow ‘Islamic guidelines’. (FMT) - A royal pardon for Najib Razak would be “more Islamic” than keeping…

Among the three, providing discounts for summonses is irrational: chronic defaulters are “rewarded” with huge discounts while law-abiding motorists remain out of pocket. (FMT) - A three-in-one…

Murray Hunter Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s accusations of defamation against Anwar Ibrahim could be the last chapter of the 25 year feud between the two of them. Anwar, at a Party Keadilan Rakyat…

(Bernama) - The Barisan Nasional (BN) Supreme Council, at its meeting last night, unanimously agreed to back the unity government. BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the…

Malaysia needs forward thinking and wise ministerial decision makers MURRAY HUNTER The minister of health Dr Zaliha Mustafa is planning an urgent inter-ministerial meeting with the education…

(MMO) - Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim may risk being labelled the “worst prime minister” Malaysia ever had if he does not make concerted efforts to implement the changes and amendments he preached when…

They say if PH and BN perform poorly, then both GPS and GRS may reassess their positions. (FMT) - The upcoming state elections will determine whether the two ruling coalitions in East Malaysia will…

There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics Murray Hunter ‘Et tu, Brute?’ For political strategists, it's always important to map out and play through different political scenarios…

(BBC) - Ex-Fugees musician Prakazrel "Pras" Michel has been found guilty of 10 counts, including corruption, stemming from allegations he used money to peddle influence in the US. US…

(The Star) - PAS has “totally changed”, says Datuk Mohammad Agus Yusoff in expressing his “discomfort” over the Islamist party’s current politics, “I was raised in a PAS family. I was…

(CNA) - The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) settlement agreement between Putrajaya and Goldman Sachs is in jeopardy due to differences over the asset recovery process, with a senior Malaysian…

(FMT) - Two PetroSaudi International Ltd managers have been charged in Geneva, Switzerland, over the misappropriation of at least US$1.8 billion in 1MDB funds. According to AP, the duo are…

(The Straits Times) - State assembly elections in six Malaysian states are expected to take place simultaneously by July, a top leader of opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) said on Sunday.…

(The Sun Daily) - Pre-elderly individuals, or those defined as being between 50 and 64 years of age, who made full and partial withdrawals of their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings under…

However, it won’t be plain sailing for PH and BN, which must still be very wise when allocating seats. MURRAY HUNTER Negeri Sembilan is a very diverse state, just south of Klang Valley. It has…

UMNO, reduced almost to a rump party, shows how to run things John Berthelsen, Asia Sentinel Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appears to be in danger of losing control of his government,…

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong has denied involvement in any plot between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) to overthrow the current government. (MMO) - He said his…

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today said he is not aware of any move to topple the federal government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. (MMO) - He was responding…

PBAPP CEO says state govt approves RM400,000 allocation for operations (The Vibes) - For the third consecutive year, Penang is forced to undertake cloud seeding to boost water supply. The…

Datuk Ahmad Yakob notes hot spell has caused prolonged drought, destroyed crops (The Vibes) - Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob has called on the people of the state to hold solat hajat…

(FMT) - The Hari Raya open house by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in six states is very much to gain support for the upcoming state elections, analysts say. Mazlan Ali of Universiti Teknologi…

(FMT) - It will be difficult for Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional to form a multiracial state government in Penang as envisioned by Penang PH chief Chow Kon Yeow, say political analysts. Oh…

ALIRAN Does the party really want a pardon for a PM who abused his power to enrich himself and bring shame to the nation? Why is Umno discrediting itself by seeking a pardon for Najib Razak…

(MMO) - A regional law association representing 33 legal bodies said today the Federal Court’s dissenting judgment relied on by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in support of an…

Hello @RajaPetra, In the interest of transparency, we are writing to inform you that Twitter has received a request from Malaysia regarding your Twitter account, @RajaPetra, that…

People must not only be allowed to think but must be taught to think. And this can only happen if we allow questions and debates regarding God, the Holy Books, the Monarchy, and all those other…

Rumours abound some BN reps being wooed to quit their parties, re-contest under opposition (The Vibes) - The rumour mill continues to churn over purported attempts to remove Datuk Seri Anwar…

Umno’s ability to represent the Malay population puts other parties in the unity government at its mercy, says an analyst. (FMT) - Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara disputed the view of Umno deputy…

"Yes, they should be very worried. If I want to buy a house in (mainland) Penang, I would be lying if I said I was not concerned if the sea was going to be part of my land, say in 10 years or 20…

The unity government under Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's leadership is described as not holding on to its administrative principles after organising Aidilfitri open houses which will be held in three…