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I am no lame duck, says Penang CM

I am no lame duck, says Penang CM

CHOW Kon Yeow has dismissed claims that he would become a “lame duck” chief minister after opting out of contesting…
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Transparency, good governance needed for MRT3

THE news headline reads, “Public feedback sought for MRT3 project”. MRT Corp will be undertaking a three-month public inspection exercise…
When in govt, action needed, not more words, says Kon Yeow

When in govt, action needed, not more words, says Kon Yeow

PENANG Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow displayed his sterner side in an exclusive interview with the state’s in-house media Bulletin…
Work stopped at Sungai Rasau water supply project after breach

Work stopped at Sungai Rasau water supply project after breach

ALL work at the construction site for the Sungai Rasau Water Supply Scheme (Stage 1) project, located at Taman Mas,…
Prabowo visits Anwar, invites PM for presidential inauguration

Prabowo visits Anwar, invites PM for presidential inauguration

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto have expressed their commitment to enhancing relations between the…
Malaysia can reshape Brics’ future, says ex-MP

Malaysia can reshape Brics’ future, says ex-MP

MALAYSIA’S application to join the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) intergovernmental economic bloc is a key step…
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For Budget 2025, we need jam tomorrow, not jam today

ANOTHER budget has come around and often what I wish is that we could just fulfill all the requests and…
Defending ICC integrity against pro-Israel barristers

Defending ICC integrity against pro-Israel barristers

IN the labyrinthine corridors of international law, Karim Khan, the stoic chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, finds himself…
New president of medical association aims to secure better future for doctors

New president of medical association aims to secure better future for doctors

THE Malaysian Medical Association’s (MMA) new president, Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira, wants to focus on establishing and securing a better future…
Fahmi instructs MCMC not to proceed with DNS redirection plan

Fahmi instructs MCMC not to proceed with DNS redirection plan

THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been asked not to proceed with the plan to require all internet…
Teresa Kok's views on halal certification not Pakatan's, says PM

Teresa Kok’s views on halal certification not Pakatan’s, says PM

PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the remarks made by DAP MP Teresa Kok are her personal views and do not…
Urgent reforms needed in coming budget, says economist

Urgent reforms needed in coming budget, says economist

A PROMINENT economist has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to initiate reforms in the coming national budget which are…
Gerakan at crossroads | The Malaysian Insight

Gerakan at crossroads | The Malaysian Insight

THERE is life yet in Gerakan, even though the popular view is that the party has no chance of regaining control of…
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Why Muslims must have open conversations about suicide

SEPTEMBER is Suicide Prevention Month, a vital time to raise awareness and combat the stigma surrounding mental health. In Malaysia,…
Our children need better protection under laws

Meet dissenting opinions with debate, not law

DIFFERENCES in views, ideas, or opinions should be resolved through dialogue, discussion, and debate. We should not constantly rely on…
Teresa Kok not wrong to speak her mind about halal cert, says Ramasamy

Teresa Kok not wrong to speak her mind about halal cert, says Ramasamy

FORMER Penang deputy chief minister P. Ramasamy has defended his old DAP colleague, Teresa Kok, over her remarks regarding the proposal…
DAP has thrown Teresa Kok under the bus, says Zaid Ibrahim

DAP has thrown Teresa Kok under the bus, says Zaid Ibrahim

FORMER law minister Zaid Ibrahim has criticised DAP for not standing up for its lawmaker Teresa Kok, who is under…
No timeline for MCMC sessions on DNS redirection, says Nie Ching

No timeline for MCMC sessions on DNS redirection, says Nie Ching

NO timeline has been set for the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) engagement sessions regarding the DNS redirection following…
Teresa Kok to give statement to police tomorrow

Teresa Kok to give statement to police tomorrow

SEPUTEH MP Teresa Kok will give a statement to the police tomorrow regarding her remarks on the issue of mandatory…
Dark life under the ‘milk tree’ in Sri Lanka – Part 3

Dark life under the ‘milk tree’ in Sri Lanka – Part 3

IN THE 1947 State Council elections, the estate workers’ votes significantly contributed to the election of many representatives from the highlands…
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Malaysia on right track to realise green mobility aspirations

MALAYSIA is moving towards a greener and more sustainable future, in line with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and…
Status quo for Kedah, Perak DAP leadership

Status quo for Kedah, Perak DAP leadership

IT WAS business as usual for both Kedah and Perak DAP leaders as the same leadership was re-elected by their…
Blogger Raja Petra dies in Manchester

Blogger Raja Petra dies in Manchester

BLOGGER Raja Petra Kamarudin has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 74, FMT reports. His death was confirmed…
Dangerous to dismiss 'Abang Bas' behaviour as a joke, says Wanita MCA

Dangerous to dismiss ‘Abang Bas’ behaviour as a joke, says Wanita MCA

WANITA MCA has urged all parties to take threats to children’s safety seriously, even if they seem “trivial”. Referring to…
Groups urge PM to reform timber certification system

Groups urge PM to reform timber certification system

FIVE civil society groups have urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to reform the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), which they…
Anwar saddened by Raja Petra’s death

Anwar saddened by Raja Petra’s death

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed sadness over the passing of blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin, who died last night.…
Difficult for Perikatan to sustain 4 states without federal support, say analysts

Difficult for Perikatan to sustain 4 states without federal support, say analysts

IT WOULD be challenging for Perikatan Nasional (PN) to sustain its newly formed State Government 4 (SG4) in the long…
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Making sense of Raja Petra Kamaruddin

RAJA Petra Kamaruddin (RPK) started as one of the warriors of the Reformasi movement and defended Anwar so valiantly. It…