What the stadium purposely left to fall into disrepair, so it would have to be replaced? MURRAY HUNTER Companies that put much time and effort into preparing tenders to refurbish the Shah Alam…

Several leaders agree that calls to support DAP candidates can backfire as ‘past wounds’ have yet to heal. (FMT) - Several Umno leaders have backed Supreme Council member Isham Jalil’s call for the…

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the ringgit-US dollar will remain weak today as market participants stay defensive. (Bernama) - The ringgit extended its…

Lawyer’s letters become weapons of censorship MURRAY HUNTER Yesterday, Greens Party provisional secretary Abdul Razak Ismail received a very surprising letter of demand from Selva Mookiah &…

(The Edge) - A businessman known as "Datuk Roy" together with a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer claimed trial to two charges each for soliciting and receiving bribes in return…

“History shows that some decisions were made to prevent greater harm to the country, requiring (rival parties) to work together. (FMT) - Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu says the party…

BERSATU grassroots are reportedly not pleased that former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has been offered a seat on the party’s Supreme Council as they believe that there are others in the…

Analysts expect a stiff fight in PH's long-time stronghold, with any defeat for the ruling coalition to spell bad news for Anwar Ibrahim's future at the top. (MalaysiaNow) - A political analyst…

The troubled television station has been running afoul of the authorities over various news coverage, including false and inaccurate reports  (The Vibes) - The Malaysian Communications and…

Who arranged this old trick of deception? MURRAY HUNTER The controversy of the RM170 billion investment issue still continues with an opposition MP Johari Ghani (Titiwangsa BN) asking about the…

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating the son of a former prime minister under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities…

Despite having been given a second chance, they are once again allowing the enemy into their homes. Mohd Ariffin Mohamad Asmawi, MalaysiaNow When I became eligible to vote in 1995, I remember…

It comes amid claims by producers who accuse cinema operators of sabotage following poor turnouts. (Malaysia Now) - The government has reached out to school students and firefighters with free…

The two parties’ youth leaders are stepping up efforts to disseminate information about their cooperation in the unity government after years of political animosity. (FMT) - After years of…

Takiyuddin Hassan and Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man say the prime minister had not been clear in his explanation on the withdrawal of the appeal in the ‘Allah’ issue. (FMT) - Several PAS leaders have…

(NST) - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is expected to call back a former senior minister and a businessman with the Tan Sri title for questioning in relation to the embezzlement…

The prime minister explains the government’s decision to abandon its appeal against a High Court ruling allowing a Sarawakian Christian the right to use ‘Allah’ in her religious education. (FMT) -…

Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid says Anwar Ibrahim’s personal reputation is improving among Malay voters but his image is being sullied by association with Umno. (FMT) - A Perikatan Nasional target of…

"If there are talks for PAS to join hands with PH and Barisan Nasional (BN), this means that the government has no strategy to attract Malay support," (MalaysiaNow) - A think tank sees the…

Following the uproar over Coldplay’s Nov 22 concert in Malaysia, which drew ire among conservative political parties that oppose the band’s advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights, another controversy is…

Iskandar Puteri Umno deputy chief Datuk Pandak Ahmad told Berita Harian that it was not right to "force” the party’s supporters to vote for DAP. (MMO) - Several Umno leaders have dissented against…

"Reduced voter turnout might significantly affect the performance of DAP" (MMO) - Penang DAP’s failed bid to hold the state’s elections together with the 15th general election (GE15) could…

(FMT) - A Barisan Nasional (BN) MP has called on the government to explain how companies without a proper track record were allowed to sign memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Chinese…

(The Star) - DAP leaders will work hard to persuade its supporters to vote for Umno candidates during the coming state elections, says Anthony Loke. The DAP secretary-general said this would…

(The Star) - Talks with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Executive Council chairman Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) issue will…

Court orders apology, but no damages. (FMT) - The High Court hearing a defamation suit brought by Muslim televangelist Zakir Naik against former Klang MP Charles Santiago in respect of two separate…

Mujibu Abd Muis says the polls will serve as a referendum on the Umno leadership’s decision to work with Pakatan Harapan. (FMT) - A political analyst has predicted another revolt within Umno if the…

Dennis Ignatius The trouble with not a few of our prime ministers is that they tend to think that if only they can find the right slogan, everything else will fall into place and all our…

Ibrahim M Ahmad, Free Malaysia Today I was intrigued by your columnist’s recent piece, Why PAS cannot be defeated in the heartlands. Indeed, PAS has over the last forty years slowly but…

They were not labelled as Mat Sakau by Anwar but a noun of similar vein and meaning – penyamun – and Anwar, together with his supporters, sang a song specifically composed to demonise to the hilt…