(FMT) - Rafizi Ramli’s criticism over the high cost of food has ruffled the feathers of several restaurateurs who say the economic affairs minister is not seeing the whole picture. Bella Muhd,…

The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, released during the World Economic Forum last week, also showed that Malaysia was among the countries with the most significant decline of trust in the government —…

Only 35 per cent of Malaysians polled said that they and their family would be economically better off in five years' time, said a yearly study conducted by global communications firm Edelman late…

A study of 28 countries by global communications firm Edelman found that Malaysia was among the least polarised countries, along with neighbours Singapore and Indonesia. (MMO) -  The 2023 Edelman…

“We need to really be careful that we do not pay a heavy price to protect the unity government” (FMT) - Lawyer-activist Ambiga Sreenevasan has warned of the danger in holding a public inquiry into…

(FMT) - Economic affairs minister Rafizi Ramli’s view that restaurants should lower their prices in line with the falling cost of raw ingredients is off the mark, say economists. Universiti…

Why charity only during election campaign, questions Terengganu Pakatan Harapan chairman (The Vibes) - Pakatan Harapan (PH) has questioned PAS’ rationale of “alms distribution” during the…

The Act says that any action of giving out money (during the campaign period) is bribery, he said. “Whether the intention is good or not, when it comes to the campaigning period, I think the…

Adding that PH still needs Umno, Mak said the Malay party continued to wield strong influence in big businesses and over the mainstream media.  (MalaysiaNow) - Barisan Nasional (BN) lynchpin…

(Bernama) - PERIKATAN Nasional (PN) has strong evidence to refute allegations that the coalition had bribed voters in the last general election, according to secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin.…

(The Star) - The defence of Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Federal Court final appeal was tainted with incompetency of the former prime minister's former counsel, says his lawyer. Tan Sri…

Murray Hunter, Free Malaysia Today As with previous prime ministers, Anwar Ibrahim has come up with a slogan, “Malaysia Madani”, for his government. Dr Mahathir Mohamad had his “Vision 2020”…

SMTrack Bhd fails to obtain summary judgment against BERSATU’s Che'Gu Bard in RM100 million defamation suit (Malaysia Today) - Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has many scandals. As…

The former Bar president describes the probe as a demand by 'Umno-PH'. (MALAYSIA NOW) - Former Malaysian Bar president Ambiga Sreenevasan today hit out at Pakatan Harapan (PH) after being…

The senior lawyer said that he was asked to come back after the former Pekan MP realised he made a mistake “trusting a certain individual too much”. (FMT) - Shafee Abdullah said he had been asked…

Shankar R. Santhiram, Free Malaysia Today Professionally, as a leadership coach, I get company managing directors, CEOs and line managers asking me how to deal with team members who question…

Ahmad Atory Hussain says the prime minister should advise his Cabinet members to refrain from issuing statements that could be seen as attempts to interfere in court decisions. (MalaysiaNow) - Umno…

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's move in questioning the party's no-contest decision for Umno's two top posts has been described as peculiar as his earlier action had suggested otherwise. (NST)…

While UMNO became increasingly assertive of Malay ethnic and religious rights, MCA, MIC and Gerakan could hardly offer any meaningful resistance to change the political course of the non-Malays.…

Has Zahid hijacked Anwar’s administration? Murray Hunter and John Berthelsen, Asia Sentinel Seven weeks into Malaysia’s unity administration, a sideshow is emerging that risks overshadowing…

Hot on the heels of a botched attempt by Umno to usurp the seat of the Sabah government from under GRS chief minister Hajiji Noor’s nose, Zahid is set to drag his party and Anwar’s unity government…

The Bagan MP’s corruption trial involving the project before the sessions court here today saw his lawyer Gobind Singh Deo asserting that the prime minister in 2017 had received monies from…

Internal calls grow for party to leave Malay-dominant coalition (The Vibes) - A call has been made within Gerakan to rouse members to provide compelling arguments to the leadership on why the…

“It is so openly carried out that the authorities can’t be unaware of the illegal activities. Apart from the higher prize payouts, illegal bookies are luring punters by making it easier and more…

(Bernama) - The national debt, including liabilities, has hit RM1.5 trillion and needs to be urgently addressed, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance…

(The Star) - Analysts believe Perikatan Nasional will continue to make waves in the upcoming state elections, especially in Malay-majority states. The coalition won 74 seats in the 15th General…

"If it failed to do so, there is a huge consequence that awaits the party because those who voiced an objection towards the no-contest motion were those who have their own supporters, those who used…

A report by the regional think tank Asia Centre has suggested that hate speech and ultranationalist groups are gaining significant influence in the Malaysian online space recently, promoting their…

With the animosity of both septuagenarian/octogenarian politicians having already scaled the peak of Mount Himalaya -- as evident in their back-and-forth anti-Islam-cum-Islamophobia rants -- perhaps…

Four Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) MPs who quit Bersatu after winning in the Nov 19 polls do not have to vacant their seats. (Sinar Daily) - Sipitang MP Datuk Matbali Musah said he received an…