Malaysia Oversight
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Populist spending not the same as helping the people

From Muhammed Abdul Khalid The government recently announced a rakyat assistance package, the headline measures of which included a reduction…
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‘Turun Anwar’ rally missed the point, says ex-Muda man

About 18,000 people took part in Saturday’s ‘Turun Anwar’ rally in Kuala Lumpur, according to police, although the organisers, PAS…
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Rubio says US officials are in Malaysia to help in Cambodia-Thailand talks

Marco Rubio said he and President Donald Trump were actively engaging with counterparts from both countries and closely monitoring the…
Ayer Kuning win shows BN-PH cooperation is working, says Puad

Umno’s future in unity govt hinges on power consensus, says Puad

Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi said Umno’s strategic move to join the unity government had given the party time…
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Trump says Israel will have to decide on next steps in Gaza

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media after he arrived at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire, Scotland. (AP pic)…
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WHO says malnutrition reaching ‘alarming levels’ in Gaza

Protesters gather near the UN headquarters in New York to demand food access for Palestinians facing famine in Gaza. (EPA…
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How Anwar’s opposition handed him an unintended victory

From Ahmad Ibrahim The scene on July 26 was familiar: Malaysia’s opposition gathering, banners aloft, voices raised against the sitting…
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Federal leader’s insult pushed GRS into unity govt, says Hajiji

GRS chairman Hajiji Noor said many of Sabah’s demands were approved by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, whereas previous leaders found…
Anwar to announce decision on duo’s resignation later, says PMO

Anwar to chair peace talks between Thailand, Cambodia

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would seek a ceasefire in the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. PETALING JAYA:…
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4th Penang pig farm infected with swine fever

The state veterinary department said the four infected farms hold a total of about 6,000 pigs. (Bernama pic) KEPALA BATAS:…
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Border control agency finds exotic animals, arrests man at KLIA

An enforcement operation at KLIA Terminal 1 discovered two silvery langurs, two siamangs and two armadillos in the suspect’s luggage.…
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PJ mayor outlines conditions for privatised parking scheme

PJ mayor Zahri Samingon said the privatisation process must not disrupt the existing parking situation in the city. (Bernama pic)…
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Semporna residents grateful as STR programme reaches their doorsteps

Treasury deputy secretary-general (policy) Zamzuri Abdul Aziz (centre) distributes Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah aid to residents of Pulau Bum Bum and…
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Zahid warns of a ‘cancer’ that could bring down Umno

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi opening the Arau Umno division’s office today. (Bernama pic) ARAU: Umno leaders and members must…
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20 songbirds and monitor lizard seized in raids on wildlife traffickers

A live monitor lizard, 20 white-rumped sharma birds and wild boar carcasses were seized in raids against poachers and wildlife…
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Free haircuts, oil change service draw crowds at Madani event

Workers at a barber shop in Muar, Johor, were kept busy providing free haircuts for a Madani community event today.…
Officer nabbed over RM40,000 bribes linked to Sabah housing project

Two more detained over ‘flying passport’ scheme

The four suspects, all men aged between 20 and 40, will be taken to the Johor Bahru court for a…
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Health concerns keep Hadi away from Turun Anwar rally

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang seen in this file picture after undergoing a medical procedure at the National Heart Institute…
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Woman rescued as car sinks into giant pothole

A portion of Tanjong Katong road in Singapore gave way at about 5pm, adjacent to a water board worksite. Source…
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Sarawak PKR chief Roland Engan named as party vice-president

Roland Engan was appointed a PKR vice-president, joining four others who were elected as vice-presidents in May. (Facebook pic) PETALING…
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On fire Aaron-Wooi Yik smash their way into China Open final

They were in sizzling form as they swept aside Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in straight games. Source link
Bid to review court’s power to revisit pardons boards’ decisions on hold

Govt will take follow-up action on royal addendum, says Zahid

A royal addendum to a pardons board decision on Najib Razak’s sentence is currently the subject of a case before…
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It’s a no-confidence vote by the rakyat, says Takiyuddin

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should take heed of the turnout at today’s rally and make…
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Cops say 18,000 rally-goers, PAS Youth claims over 200,000

Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said no disturbances were reported and that everything went smoothly for the…
SST expansion still being discussed with stakeholders, says deputy minister

No registration for RM100 cash aid, beware of scams, warns govt

Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying said the ministry has received complaints about fake links and messages claiming that registration…
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Cops probe break-in at home of Dr M’s grandchild

Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said they are looking into CCTV footage of the victim’s residence. (Bernama…
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Cambodia bans flights over conflict zones at Thai border

A Cambodian defence ministry spokesman said the deadly conflict with Thailand has spread to Pursat province as of this morning.…
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Anwar pushes for ceasefire as Thai-Cambodia clashes escalate

Reports said the death toll from clashes between the two countries in the last three days has risen to 33.…