The big surprise: Malaysia ‘not back to normal’
Economic growth in 2023 was worse than expected and lower than the advance estimates. This paints quite a different picture from the rosy narrative of the main analyses and forecasts.
From Paolo…
No U-turn by govt on ‘Madani white rice’, says Fahmi
(FMT) - Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil denies the government made a U-turn on the introduction of the “Madani white rice” category for consumers.
On Wednesday, the National Action Council on…
Adding criminal jurisdiction to constitution’s concurrent list a no-go, say experts
“Otherwise, we will have two sets of criminal law and a degree of inequality in treatment and punishment that will breed a sense of unfairness or injustice over time”
(FMT) - Constitutional…
Umno division chiefs unhappy with reshuffled Johor lineup
Several Umno division leaders are unhappy with Johor’s reshuffled executive council (exco) lineup, saying more eligible colleagues were overlooked for spots in the state administration.
(FMT) -…
Aman Palestin duo charged with CBT, money laundering, cheating
The NGO’s top two executives and a company director face a total of 164 charges, involving almost RM40 million.
(FMT) - Two executives from an NGO and a company director pleaded not guilty in…
Old wounds the cause of spats within unity govt, say analysts
The ongoing spats between party leaders in the unity government, which is now in its second year in power, show “old wounds” have not healed, say political analysts.
(FMT) - Ariff Aizuddin Azlan…
Umno has closed the book on Muafakat Nasional with PAS, says Puad
Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi says it is a case of ‘once bitten twice shy’, calling any talk of reviving it an effort to undermine the unity government.
(FMT) - An Umno leader has criticised…
Ex-CJ Tun Hamid says Kelantan’s constitutional clash already obvious 10 years ago, even more than 16 provisions could be nullified
Writing on his website yesterday, Abdul Hamid said he had already brought up the constitutional clash in Kelantan's state enactments as early as 2014, and said that the Federal Court could have…
Respect apex court’s shariah enactment decision, says Selangor sultan
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who heads the national Islamic affairs council, says the Federal Constitution must be upheld by all Malaysians as the supreme law of the land.
(FMT) - The sultan of…
Amanah Youth chief says PAS’ Hadi as MP swore to uphold Constitution, but insulted it instead
“Abdul Hadi had taken an oath to uphold the Constitution,” he wrote. "By right he should understand the importance of respecting the court ruling which is derived from the Federal Constitution. What…
Jho Low told Kee Kok Thiam to prepare Arab donation letter to Najib, Jasmine Loo tells 1MDB trial
(MMO) - Fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low had in 2015 ordered the preparation of an “Arab donation” letter to explain cash deposits into then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s…
‘Lots of money’ sent to Najib to fund Umno and BN, court told
Defence counsel Shafee Abdullah objects to Jasmine Loo’s statement, saying it is hearsay.
Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, once informed 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo…
Only Jho Low could meet Najib, says ex-1MDB legal officer Jasmine Loo
The former 1MDB general counsel says fugitive financier Low Taek Jho instructed her to wait at the gate of Najib Razak’s private residence on every occasion.
(FMT) - The High Court heard today that…
Malaysia’s plan to scrap pensions sparks backlash, calls to raise salaries of civil servants
The government wants to scrap pensions for new civil servants to avoid bankruptcy. Will promises to raise salaries be enough to sweeten the controversial plan?
(CNA) - When Aminah (not her real…
Legal challenges ahead for syariah criminal law enactments in 13 states
Legal challenges are expected to be filed in the coming three months against the Syariah Criminal Enactment across 13 states in Malaysia.
(Sinar Daily) - This follows the Federal Court's 8-1…
Careless and reckless political leaders are promoting criminal behavior in the masses
When people often see their leaders recklessly breaking or bending the system, and behaving as if they are smart and capable because they are capable of bending the system, then they will aim to…
Hadi: Colonial laws still in place despite independence
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has voiced his concerns over the erosion of Islamic principles in Malaysia due to the continued enforcement of colonial-era laws, despite the nation’s…
PAS spiritual leader ‘confident’ over informal talks to revive Muafakat Nasional
A PAS leader is “confident” that informal talks between the leaders of the party and Umno to revive the Muafakat Nasional (MN) pact will yield results.
(FMT) - PAS spiritual adviser Hashim Jasin…
Najib interfered with 1MDB probe via MACC leadership change, court told
(MMO) - Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had hampered investigations into 1MDB back in 2016 as there was a change in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) leadership at the…
PKR grassroots unhappy with party’s handling of Najib’s commuted sentence
Division leaders say PKR seems to be going against the principles it once preached.
(FMT) - PKR grassroots are unhappy with the party’s handling of former prime minister Najib Razak’s reduced…
Dr M’s libel trial over Zahid’s ‘Kutty’ remark begins July 19
High Court is told the former prime minister has been warded at the National Heart Institute and is unfit to attend hearing.
(FMT) - The much anticipated trial in a libel suit brought by Dr…
Give fair treatment to PAS, people of Kelantan, says Hassan
PKR MP Hassan Karim says the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Offences (I) Enactment 2019 is a ‘manifestation of the people’s will’.
(FMT) - A PKR MP believes that society needs to be fair to the PAS…
Can Malaysia keep up with government pensions any longer?
As the country’s population ages, there are concerns whether Malaysia can keep up with its pension payment obligations to government retirees.
(FMT) - Presently, the federal government’s public…
“Currency weakness threatens Msia’s sovereignty, security”
“From September 2014 until July 2017, when the 1MDB scandal was exposed, the ringgit fell drastically from RM2.52 to RM3.15 which was about 25%, and again until February 2022 from RM3.10 to RM3.54…
PN’s shadow cabinet vital for political check and balance – Experts
"We can see that the main composition in PN is monopolised by Bersatu, even though the party has issues with MPs defecting and so on. This generally makes it a bit difficult for the people to put…
Like Nik Elin and Yasmin, we should all be busybodies — Azrul Mohd Khalib
For years, these State Legislative Assemblies aided by their respective legal advisors seem to have wilfully or unwilfully taken a collective approach to pass state legislation for offences which…
Ikim: Shariah punishments in Malaysia determined by govt, no question of any challenge against Islamic laws
“The punishment for civil and Shariah in Malaysia is a form of ‘takzir’ where the punishment for the offences are enacted by the rulers, hence there is no challenge towards Islamic laws in Shariah…
Guan Eng-Chow feud will test DAP supporters’ tolerance, says analyst
The growing spat between DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng and Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow may eventually test the tolerance level of the party’s supporters, an analyst said.
(FMT) - Oh Ei…
Watch your mouth, Razali tells Fahmi over accusations against Muhyiddin
(NST) - Bersatu information chief Datuk Razali Idris has slammed Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil for accusing his party president of spreading fake news over the constitutional challenge…
Hassan Karim: ‘If I am sacked, then so be it’
(NST) - Pasir Gudang member of parliament Hassan Abdul Karim is unperturbed if PKR decided to sack or take disciplinary action against him.
He holds firm to his stand on recent issues because…