Category: Malaysia
Yahoo Poll: Is it fair for Malaysia to hike the price of water it sells to Singapore?
The price of water is of perennial concern to Singapore’s residents. Soon after Pakatan Harapan won the Malaysian general election in May 2018, hints began dropping [...]
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MCA says cleared to use party logo
Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said MCA is entitled to use the party’s logo when contesting in elections. He said being part of Barisan Nasional did not prevent the party from [...]
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I hope Anwar will be PM soon…to help farmersAhmad Maslan
A Barisan Nasional (BN) lawmaker told Dewan Rakyat today that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should be the prime minister soon, to help resolve farmers’ woes. With a smile, [...]
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No internet for Malaysian teens from 12am to 6am daily?
The government is looking at emulating Japan and South Korea by preventing internet access for those under 17-years-old, between 12am and 6am. Deputy Health minister, Dr Lee [...]
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Special envoy not on par with Cabinet members, says law minister
DAP national chair Tan Kok Wai’s appointment as special envoy to China does not entitle him to the perks and privileges of a minister, said minister in prime [...]
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Separating Najib from Umno can merely do some good, analysts say
Umno may not win future by-elections or the 15th general election just by distancing itself from former president Datuk Seri Najib Razak, political analysts have said. [...]
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GST refund shortfall more than we thought: Malaysia finance minister
The shortfall in Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds totalled RM19.2 billion (US$4.7 billion) as at May 31 this year and not the RM17.9 billion stated last week, [...]
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Malaysia kindergarten teachers detained over abuse of children
Two kindergarten teachers have been detained to assist with investigations into the abuse of four children at a nursery, Malaysia authorities said on Monday (August 13). Two [...]
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Malaysia seeks financier’s $35 million jet linked to 1MDB scandal
Malaysia is seeking to repossess a $35 million (GBP 27.3 million) private jet owned by financier Low Taek Jho as part of investigations into a multi billion dollar scandal at [...]
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Dr M: Senior holders of red MyKad to get full citizenship
Permanent residents over the age of 60 who have applied for citizenships will be granted this soon, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today. The prime minister said the decision [...]
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Melaka posts second-highest GDP growth in Malaysia
Governor Mohd Khalil Yaakob says the services sector remains the main contributor to the state’s economy. Melaka recorded a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 8.1 [...]
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PM: We’ll have Jho Low’s jet once ‘it can fly’
Putrajaya will need to service the private jet belonging to billionaire Low Taek Jho before having it flown back to Malaysia, prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said [...]
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Najib: Yes, debt increased, but Malaysia averted economic crisis
Former prime minister says failure to talk up BN’s efforts sees him being continuously attacked over the national debt. Najib Razak today defended some of the economic [...]
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Johor-S’pore water agreement must reflect current economic reality
The state government believes that there are certain terms in the 1962 Johor-Singapore water agreement which must be revised to reflect the current times. State International [...]
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Malaysia eyes more than 10-fold hike in Singapore water deal
Malaysia’s prime minister said Monday he is seeking to hike the price of water sold to neighbouring Singapore by more than 10 times as his country searches for ways to [...]
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