House arrest for Najib a stunning abuse of power
The whole move to clear a path for Najib to evade further prison-time also raises troubling questions about the inordinate influence that UMNO now exerts over the unity government.
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Budget 2025: Winners and losers of Putrajaya’s largest federal spending to date
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Muhyiddin to be quizzed on 1BestariNet at right time, says MACC
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Anwar’s Secret Deal with Zahid
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MACC probes five firms linked to Selangor politician after RM600,000 seized in yesterday’s raid over sand mining scandal
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed today that it is investigating five companies linked to a Selangor politician under investigation over alleged corruption involving a…
Ex-MBI COO arrested, remanded again, says Azam
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In 1MDB’s RM1b civil suit against Riza Aziz, court told funds siphoned out were used for gambling and producing movies
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Umno man questions timing of Shamsul’s election remarks
Puad Zarkashi says the prime minister’s aide should have lodged a police report instead.
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Hadapilah dengan tenang, Shamsul Iskandar cuma berterus-terang – Hassan Karim
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Not good enough, DAP representative told
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GISBH: No proof of links to political leaders, Home Ministry says
There is no solid evidence linking government officials or political leaders to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), based on investigations so far, said the Home Ministry.
(SJournal) - However, in a…
UKM bars staff from commenting on govt policy
(FMT) : Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia has issued a circular barring its staff from making public statements, especially those that disparage the government or highlight weaknesses in its policies…
This isn’t the DAP I joined 12 years ago, says ex-Bangi MP
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The investigation of Azmin Ali is revenge politics at its best
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Anwar has done much more than we assume
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Sabah dan Sarawak seharusnya berhenti mencuba mendapatkan 35 peratus kerusi parlimen
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MBI corruption probe: MACC re-arrests businessmen linked to politicians
The second case is also related to MBI, but involves other projects under it.
(The Vibes) - A BUSINESSMAN who was remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) last Thursday over…
Najib’s Daughter Joins MATRADE Board: Merit Or Controversy?
Nooryana has been vocal about her father’s acquittal in the 1MDB case, expressing disappointment over the lack of a pardon.
(The Rakyat Post) - The appointment of Datin Nooryana Najwa, daughter…
‘Pakatan’ Bagan Datuk membunuh demokrasi, kata PAS Perak
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Unfair to keep linking me with ex-aide Farhash, says Anwar
The prime minister says the contract in question was approved by the previous government, not his administration.
(FMT) - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today it was unfair to continue…
Dakwaan campur tangan: PM serah kepada PDRM, Peguam Negara ambil tindakan
Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) telah mengambil tindakan termasuk memanggil wakil Bloomberg, berhubung dakwaan agensi berita antarabangsa itu mengenai campur tangan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar…
2 hit out at Anwar aide over ‘election night drama’
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Australia unlikely to send back Altantuya killer Sirul, says lawyer
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Ku Li says Anwar is ‘all talk’, call for reforms merely borne out of anger against Dr Mahathir
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Shamsul ‘mengalah’ di Bagan Datuk demi penubuhan Kerajaan Perpaduan
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Pendedahan arahan lewat malam Anwar supaya biarkan Zahid menang cetus tanda tanya
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Guest Editorial: The Malay Gentry
The Malay T20, shaped by the New Economic Policy, risks becoming disconnected social climbers, forgetting their roots while benefiting from state support without giving back to the Rakyat.
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The proper way for Sabah and Sarawak to get the 35 percent of parliament seats
When two parties want something that only one can have, there are two ways to go about it. There is the masculine way and the feminine way.
Nehru Sathiamoorthy
The masculine way of getting…
SPRM geledah 2 ‘safe house’ lagi, temui wang tunai RM321,000
Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Azam Baki berkata RM243,000 ditemui di sebuah rumah manakala satu lagi lokasi disimpan wang tunai kira-kira RM78,000.
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‘Prominent’ politician will be called in when time is right, says MACC
15 witnesses have been called so far to facilitate investigations.
THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has not ruled out the involvement of a prominent politician as it widens its…
