Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman complained in the Dewan Rakyat that Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mastura Mohd Yazid had misled the House when she said all opposition MPs would receive equal funding with government MPs.Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman (Muar-Independent) (above) complained in the Dewan Rakyat that Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mastura Mohd Yazid had misled the House when she said all opposition MPs would receive equal funding with government MPs."Where is the justice when government MPs get RM3.8 million to RM5 million, Harapan MPs get RM3.8 million but for Muar, it's RM0."How can we start a new political culture? Don't discriminate based on politics," he said.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman complained in the Dewan Rakyat that Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mastura Mohd Yazid had misled the House when she said all opposition MPs would receive equal funding with government MPs. Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman (Muar-Independent) (above) complained in the Dewan Rakyat that Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mastura Mohd Yazid had misled the House when she said all opposition MPs would receive equal funding with government MPs. "Where is the justice when government MPs get RM3.8 million to RM5 million, Harapan MPs get RM3.8 million but for Muar, it's RM0. "How can we start a new political culture? Don't discriminate based on politics," he said.

Syed Saddiq: Funding for Harapan MPs, but none for Muar

Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa told Parliament today that the government does not have the legal tools to block sensitive content on streaming services such as Netflix. According to Annuar, this is because the country does not have jurisdiction over companies operating outside the country.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa told Parliament today that the government does not have the legal tools to block sensitive content on streaming services such as Netflix. According to Annuar, this is because the country does not have jurisdiction over companies operating outside the country.

Annuar: Malaysia does not have 'tools' to censor sensitive content on Netflix

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi duelled with opposition MPs in the Dewan Rakyat after they pushed for his resignation if he was not able to resolve the rising price of goods by Dec 9.This was after Alexander said on Nov 25 that the issue will be resolved in a couple of weeks."If by Dec 9, it is not resolved, will the minister take responsibility?" asked Lim Guan Eng (Bagan-DAP).However, Alexander explained that the issue was complex and there was a possibility that the issue may not be resolved by then, prompting Lim to continue pressing Alexander.

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi duelled with opposition MPs in the Dewan Rakyat after they pushed for his resignation if he was not able to resolve the rising price of goods by Dec 9. This was after Alexander said on Nov 25 that the issue will be resolved in a couple of weeks. "If by Dec 9, it is not resolved, will the minister take responsibility?" asked Lim Guan Eng (Bagan-DAP). However, Alexander explained that the issue was complex and there was a possibility that the issue may not be resolved by then, prompting Lim to continue pressing Alexander.

Guan Eng: Don't blame traders for high prices, minister should take responsibility

Bersatu Youth has doubled down on its position for vernacular schools to be abolished in phases.Bersatu Youth information chief Mohd Ashraf Mustaqim Badrul Munir said this after Bukti Mertajam MP Steven Sim questioned in the Dewan Rakyat if Deputy National Unity Minister Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal still stood by his previous position to abolish vernacular schools.

Bersatu Youth has doubled down on its position for vernacular schools to be abolished in phases. Bersatu Youth information chief Mohd Ashraf Mustaqim Badrul Munir said this after Bukti Mertajam MP Steven Sim questioned in the Dewan Rakyat if Deputy National Unity Minister Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal still stood by his previous position to abolish vernacular schools.

‘Abolish vernacular schools’ - Bangladeshis speak better BM, says Bersatu Youth

Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa told Parliament today that certain streaming services such as Netflix, provide content that may go against Malaysian values and sensitivities, however the government cannot do anything about it.Annuar said this is because the government can only act on companies based in the country.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa told Parliament today that certain streaming services such as Netflix, provide content that may go against Malaysian values and sensitivities, however the government cannot do anything about it. Annuar said this is because the government can only act on companies based in the country.

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said his ministry has deployed more than one thousand officers to monitor the prices of 480 items across the country.Recently, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) raised concerns after it found that prices of some vegetables had increased by up to 200 percent in the past two weeks.CAP revealed that prices of sawi pendek (choy sum) have increased from RM3 per kg to RM9 per kg, a hike of 200 percent, broccoli from RM8 per kg to RM20 per kg, an increase of 150 percent and cauliflower from RM7 per kg to RM16 per kg, a hike of 100 percent.

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said his ministry has deployed more than one thousand officers to monitor the prices of 480 items across the country. Recently, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) raised concerns after it found that prices of some vegetables had increased by up to 200 percent in the past two weeks. CAP revealed that prices of sawi pendek (choy sum) have increased from RM3 per kg to RM9 per kg, a hike of 200 percent, broccoli from RM8 per kg to RM20 per kg, an increase of 150 percent and cauliflower from RM7 per kg to RM16 per kg, a hike of 100 percent.

Minister warns traders against raising prices of goods

Deputy National Unity Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, who reportedly asked in August 2020 for  vernacular schools to be phased out, clarified yesterday that he merely wanted the institution to strengthen the Malay language and not abolish them."In Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Wan Fayhsal has backed away from his own stance on abolishing the vernacular schools which he took last year. He explained that he did not mean to shut down but to strengthen the Malay language as the medium of instruction in the vernacular schools," Sim said."Among the many U-turns, this is a positive development. I welcome the change in his stance," he said, referring to the Bersatu Youth chief.

Deputy National Unity Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, who reportedly asked in August 2020 for vernacular schools to be phased out, clarified yesterday that he merely wanted the institution to strengthen the Malay language and not abolish them. "In Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Wan Fayhsal has backed away from his own stance on abolishing the vernacular schools which he took last year. He explained that he did not mean to shut down but to strengthen the Malay language as the medium of instruction in the vernacular schools," Sim said. "Among the many U-turns, this is a positive development. I welcome the change in his stance," he said, referring to the Bersatu Youth chief.

Wan Fayhsal: I only sought to strengthen the Malay language

[KiniNews] Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has proposed a revival of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) after his predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin terminated the project at a cost of RM320 million.Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the proposed revival was conveyed to him by Ismail Sabri during a bilateral meeting in the city-state today."The prime minister (Ismail Sabri) has suggested the revival of discussions on the HSR, and I responded to the PM that Singapore and Malaysia previously reached an agreement to terminate the HSR project, and this was amicably settled and closed.""Nevertheless, Singapore is open to fresh proposals from Malaysia on the HSR project, and the two ministries of transport will discuss the matter," Lee was quoted as saying by Bernama.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has proposed a revival of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) after his predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin terminated the project at a cost of RM320 million.Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the proposed revival was conveyed to him by Ismail Sabri during a bilateral meeting in the city-state today."The prime minister (Ismail Sabri) has suggested the revival of discussions on the HSR, and I responded to the PM that Singapore and Malaysia previously reached an agreement to terminate the HSR project, and this was amicably settled and closed.""Nevertheless, Singapore is open to fresh proposals from Malaysia on the HSR project, and the two ministries of transport will discuss the matter," Lee was quoted as saying by Bernama.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: PM proposes revival of KL-S'pore HSR after Muhyiddin’s govt paid compensation

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has proposed a revival of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) after his predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin terminated the project at a cost of RM320 million.Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the proposed revival was conveyed to him by Ismail Sabri during a bilateral meeting in the city-state today.

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has proposed a revival of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) after his predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin terminated the project at a cost of RM320 million. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the proposed revival was conveyed to him by Ismail Sabri during a bilateral meeting in the city-state today.

PM proposes revival of KL-S'pore HSR after Muhyiddin’s govt paid compensation

Today is the first day of the Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane for air travellers. For many, this would be the first time reuniting with loved ones after being separated between the two countries for several months.Today is the first day of the Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane for air travellers. For many, this would be the first time reuniting with loved ones after being separated between the two countries for several months.

Today is the first day of the Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane for air travellers. For many, this would be the first time reuniting with loved ones after being separated between the two countries for several months.Today is the first day of the Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane for air travellers. For many, this would be the first time reuniting with loved ones after being separated between the two countries for several months.

‘Enough of lockdowns, please’ - Emotional first day of VTL at KLIA

Otai Reformis has called on Pakatan Harapan component party leaders to stop making PKR president Anwar Ibrahim as the scapegoat for the coalition's defeat in the Malacca state election.In a press conference today they said Harapan leaders should instead conduct a post-mortem to find out the real cause of their defeat.They also objected to DAP’s national organising secretary Anthony Loke's suggestion that Anwar should not be Harapan's sole candidate for the post of prime minister.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/suarakeadilanofficial/videos/449444226716943/

Otai Reformis has called on Pakatan Harapan component party leaders to stop making PKR president Anwar Ibrahim as the scapegoat for the coalition's defeat in the Malacca state election. In a press conference today they said Harapan leaders should instead conduct a post-mortem to find out the real cause of their defeat. They also objected to DAP’s national organising secretary Anthony Loke's suggestion that Anwar should not be Harapan's sole candidate for the post of prime minister. Video source: https://www.facebook.com/suarakeadilanofficial/videos/449444226716943/

Otai Reformis: Stop making Anwar the scapegoat for Harapan's Malacca defeat

Former tourism and culture minister Nazri Abdul Aziz received a donation for Pattani religious school rehabilitation from a company director linked to the Penang Undersea Tunnel project, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court heard today.The 14th prosecution, however, reiterated that the unspecified amount of money has nothing to do with the corruption case against former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng.During the trial of the case before judge Azura Alwi, Nazri testified that he received the religious school donation from Consortium Zenith Beijing Urban Construction Group Sdn Bhd senior executive director Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli.

Former tourism and culture minister Nazri Abdul Aziz received a donation for Pattani religious school rehabilitation from a company director linked to the Penang Undersea Tunnel project, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court heard today. The 14th prosecution, however, reiterated that the unspecified amount of money has nothing to do with the corruption case against former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng. During the trial of the case before judge Azura Alwi, Nazri testified that he received the religious school donation from Consortium Zenith Beijing Urban Construction Group Sdn Bhd senior executive director Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli.

Nazri: RM500k donation was for dilapidated religious schools in Thailand

A positive Covid-19 case has been detected at the Johor Causeway entry point on the first day of the Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.He said the case was discovered through RTK-Antigen on-arrival testing conducted at the international entry point today. The minister said the Johor Bahru District Health Office (PKD) was doing risk assessment on those who travelled on the same bus as the individual found positive, to decide whether they need to be quarantined or subjected to other restrictions.

A positive Covid-19 case has been detected at the Johor Causeway entry point on the first day of the Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said the case was discovered through RTK-Antigen on-arrival testing conducted at the international entry point today. The minister said the Johor Bahru District Health Office (PKD) was doing risk assessment on those who travelled on the same bus as the individual found positive, to decide whether they need to be quarantined or subjected to other restrictions.

Covid-19 case detected on first day of M'sia-S'pore VTL

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has urged government agencies, government-linked companies (GLCs) and the private sector in the country for prioritise the use of Bahasa Malaysia in their events, meetings, conferences, projects and products.Speaking at the Malay Language Public Speaking Competition, Ismail Sabri said it it the responsbility of Malaysians to ensure that the Malay language continues to grow.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/DBPMalaysia/videos/1567888243554301

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has urged government agencies, government-linked companies (GLCs) and the private sector in the country for prioritise the use of Bahasa Malaysia in their events, meetings, conferences, projects and products. Speaking at the Malay Language Public Speaking Competition, Ismail Sabri said it it the responsbility of Malaysians to ensure that the Malay language continues to grow. Video source: https://www.facebook.com/DBPMalaysia/videos/1567888243554301

Use Bahasa Malaysia, PM tells GLCs, private sector

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PKR wants the use of its logo by Pakatan Harapan parties to be considered following the coalition's lacklustre performance in the Malacca polls.PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil said the party's leadership council had discussed the challenges in introducing new candidates and the relatively new Harapan logo under the restrictive campaigning rules during the Malacca polls.Moving forward, he said PKR is of the view that there is a reasonable need for the PKR logo to be used again.

PKR wants the use of its logo by Pakatan Harapan parties to be considered following the coalition's lacklustre performance in the Malacca polls. PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil said the party's leadership council had discussed the challenges in introducing new candidates and the relatively new Harapan logo under the restrictive campaigning rules during the Malacca polls. Moving forward, he said PKR is of the view that there is a reasonable need for the PKR logo to be used again.

PKR calls on Harapan to discuss using PKR logo for elections

Malaysia has once again slipped into a technical recession as its economy contracted by 4.5 percent in the third quarter of the year, said former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Najib linked the country's economic performance to the seven-month nationwide emergency and suspension of Parliament during the tenure of former premier Muhyiddin Yassin.

Malaysia has once again slipped into a technical recession as its economy contracted by 4.5 percent in the third quarter of the year, said former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak. Najib linked the country's economic performance to the seven-month nationwide emergency and suspension of Parliament during the tenure of former premier Muhyiddin Yassin.

M'sia doing worse than neighbours due to emergency, half-baked lockdowns - Najib

Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah believes his record-breaking political career will finally come to an end at the next election."I am old. The last two elections (in 2013 and 2018) I had also said, 'Count me out,' but I think this time it’s for real."“The problem I have is that, if I withdraw, the constituency (Gua Musang) may not be a safe one. That was the reason given to me before, that’s why I had to stand in the last two elections,” he said in an interview with news portal FMT.

Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah believes his record-breaking political career will finally come to an end at the next election. "I am old. The last two elections (in 2013 and 2018) I had also said, 'Count me out,' but I think this time it’s for real." “The problem I have is that, if I withdraw, the constituency (Gua Musang) may not be a safe one. That was the reason given to me before, that’s why I had to stand in the last two elections,” he said in an interview with news portal FMT.

Count me out for GE15, I think this time it's for real, says Ku Li

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[KiniNews] The fairytale love story which saw Umno and PAS coming together under Muafakat Nasional may not have a happy ending after all.PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang appears keen on continuing with Bersatu under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) banner despite the setbacks.Meanwhile, Umno secretary-general Mustapha Yaakub has called on the party’s supreme council to dissolve Muafakat Nasional (MN) and dismantle its charter.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa  

[KiniNews] The fairytale love story which saw Umno and PAS coming together under Muafakat Nasional may not have a happy ending after all.PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang appears keen on continuing with Bersatu under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) banner despite the setbacks.Meanwhile, Umno secretary-general Mustapha Yaakub has called on the party’s supreme council to dissolve Muafakat Nasional (MN) and dismantle its charter.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa </a>

#KiniNews: End of the road for Umno-PAS romance as Hadi lobbies for PN

A veteran Umno leader has suggested the party’s supreme council dissolves Muafakat Nasional (MN) and dismantles its charter, effectively ending Umno’s alliance with PAS.Umno secretary-general Mustapha Yaakub said this is to avoid a prolonged polemic between the two parties.

A veteran Umno leader has suggested the party’s supreme council dissolves Muafakat Nasional (MN) and dismantles its charter, effectively ending Umno’s alliance with PAS. Umno secretary-general Mustapha Yaakub said this is to avoid a prolonged polemic between the two parties.

Umno veteran: Dissolve 'non-existent' Muafakat Nasional

The government will soon mandate weekly Covid-19 screening to be conducted at primary and elementary schools, where students are not yet eligible to be vaccinated against the disease.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this is one of the items in the National Covid-19 Testing Strategy that will be launched next Monday and is aimed at ensuring there would be no Covid-19 clusters at schools.

The government will soon mandate weekly Covid-19 screening to be conducted at primary and elementary schools, where students are not yet eligible to be vaccinated against the disease. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this is one of the items in the National Covid-19 Testing Strategy that will be launched next Monday and is aimed at ensuring there would be no Covid-19 clusters at schools.

Khairy: Govt to mandate weekly Covid-19 screening at schools

Pakatan Harapan has urged Attorney-General Idrus Harun to explain why Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has not been charged for alleged abuse of power.The MACC began probing Tajuddin in May over alleged abuse of power during his tenure as the Prasarana chairperson.

Pakatan Harapan has urged Attorney-General Idrus Harun to explain why Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has not been charged for alleged abuse of power. The MACC began probing Tajuddin in May over alleged abuse of power during his tenure as the Prasarana chairperson.

Harapan: Tajuddin still not charged six months after MACC probe

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Sarawak DAP has indicated a willingness to “compromise” with fellow opposition party Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) in the upcoming state election.This afternoon, state wing chief Chong Chieng Jen unveiled names for 18 of the 26 seats the party will be contesting in the Dec 18 polls.He stopped shy of revealing the full line-up, including where he will be contesting, for apparent “strategic reasons”.

Sarawak DAP has indicated a willingness to “compromise” with fellow opposition party Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) in the upcoming state election. This afternoon, state wing chief Chong Chieng Jen unveiled names for 18 of the 26 seats the party will be contesting in the Dec 18 polls. He stopped shy of revealing the full line-up, including where he will be contesting, for apparent “strategic reasons”.

DAP reveals 18 candidates for Sarawak, 8 more kept secret

DAP said that it will return 50 percent of taxes collected from Sabah and Sarawak to the state governments if it comes to federal power.  At a press conference yesterday DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said the party will also ensure 20 percent oil royalty is paid and allow the states full autonomy in healthcare and education.

DAP said that it will return 50 percent of taxes collected from Sabah and Sarawak to the state governments if it comes to federal power. At a press conference yesterday DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said the party will also ensure 20 percent oil royalty is paid and allow the states full autonomy in healthcare and education.

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DAP vows to return 'rightul share' of taxes, oil royalty to Sabah, S'wak