(Sept 18): Former Langkawi Wanita Umno leader Anina Saadudin has filed an injunction to freeze Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s assets, as well as a detailed account of how the RM2.6 billion donation that he received for the party was used.

Anina's membership was terminated after...

Sacked Umno member Anina files injunction to freeze Najib’s assets

(Aug 27): The Federal Court has adjourned to September 22 its judgment on a corruption appeal by former Selangor menteri besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo, who is in the hospital after collapsing yesterday morning.

Judge Tan Sri Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin, who is chairing a five-man bench, said ...

Ex-Selangor MB’s corruption verdict put off to Sept 22

(September 25): Activist Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir today took a dig at Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia, saying that the daily enjoys absolute freedom unlike other newspapers which do not have such a privilege.

"Utusan has the freedom to stir up things," said the eldest daughter of fo...

Only Utusan has total freedom, says Marina Mahathir

(September 23): Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the latest to be investigated for sedition over a speech he gave at a ceramah three years ago.

Lawyer Latheefa Koya, who is also PKR's legal adviser, said the speech was delivered in Gombak.

Ampang police are expected to qu...

Anwar facing sedition probe over 2011 speech

A peaceful walk by lawyers to protest the Sedition Act will take place soon, following the overwhelming approval by members of the the Malaysian Bar Council of a resolution to repeal the law, its chairman Christopher Leong said.

Bar vows sedition protest march sooner than later

Attorney-General (A-G) Tan Sri Gani Patail must not only withdraw sedition charges against law professor Dr Azmi Sharom, but several others as well, the Malaysian Bar said today.

Bar tells A-G to drop sedition charges against Azmi Sharom, others

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on February 26, 2016.

 

KUALA LUMPUR: A police report has been lodged against a CIMB Bank branch for allegedly allowing withdrawals from the Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MA...

Report lodged against CIMB Bank over RM2.3m withdrawal

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on February 26, 2016.

 

KUALA LUMPUR: A housewife and her family have filed a RM32 million negligence suit against Malaysia Airlines and eight others over the disappearance of flight MH370, which is believe...

Housewife and family file RM32m suit

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on February 24, 2016.

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is scheduled to take the stand next month in his defamation suit against PAS organ Harakahdaily despite the Court of Appeal’s advi...

Najib to give evidence in suit against Harakahdaily

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on February 18, 2016.

 

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has dropped a sedition charge against Johor PKR chairman Hassan Karim, following a representation made to the Attorney-General’s (AG) Chambers — the thi...

AG drops third sedition charge since November

Seventeen people, including three children, were killed in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel in a major setback for Kyiv.

Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 17, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow

Police detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the "Cockroach" youth movement in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India's election chief.

India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest

The Johor government has decided to extend the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the state for five days, from Oct 12 to 16, due to the haze.

Johor extends closure of schools, educational institutions due to haze until Oct 16

The RM1.1 billion allocation to enhance the operational capabilities of law enforcement agencies, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), reflects the government's strong commitment to combating crime, including corruption, and strengthening national governance.

Budget 2027: RM1.1 bil allocation shows govt's commitment to combat corruption, crime and governance — MACC

Penang is ready to work with the federal government to establish the National Integrated Care Centres of Excellence (Nice) in the state as part of efforts to prepare for an ageing population.

Penang ready to host Nice, prepare for ageing society — Chow

A special tax deduction incentive for the Ihsan Food Bank Initiative (i-FB) under Budget 2027 is expected to encourage greater participation by strategic partners, including the corporate sector, in strengthening the food bank ecosystem.

Budget 2027: i-FB tax incentive encourages corporate sector participation — Armizan

he provision of better infrastructure facilities is expected to enhance Negeri Sembilan’s attractiveness as an investment destination, in line with the ongoing development of Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0).

Budget 2027: Better infrastructure boosts Negeri Sembilan's investment, improve access — MB

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has established a special team to review and re-examine corruption allegations amounting to RM350,000 involving one of its senior officers.

Special team set up to review and re-examine corruption allegations involving a senior officer — MACC

The government will continue to focus on prudent fiscal management in Budget 2027 to return benefits to the people and reduce cost-of-living pressures, especially for low-income households, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2027: Fiscal consolidation continues, cost of living priority for the people — Anwar 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday stressed that Budget 2027 is a covenant between the country and its leadership and the people, which must be implemented with full trust and integrity.

Budget 2027 is govt’s covenant with the people, must be fulfilled in earnest — Anwar 

China’s passenger vehicle retail sales fell 24% in September from a year earlier to 1.702 million units, while new-energy vehicle sales declined 12% to 1.141 million units, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association.

China passenger vehicle retail sales drop 24% in September

Malaysia must build its capability in quantum technology starting now, particularly in talent development, research and development (R&amp;D) and infrastructure, to ensure the country is ready to leverage this strategic technology in the future, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

Malaysia must build quantum tech capability now — Chang

he provision of better infrastructure facilities is expected to enhance Negeri Sembilan’s attractiveness as an investment destination, in line with the ongoing development of Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0).

The Johor government has decided to extend the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the state for five days, from Oct 12 to 16, due to the haze.

Typically called into action when poor countries get mired in debt, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be confronted this week with mounting signs of trouble in the wealthiest ones.

Rich countries are now on front lines as world’s risk map shifts