Repeal repressive laws during first parliamentary sitting - Aliran

Repeal repressive laws during first parliamentary sitting - Aliran: Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet) urges our new Pakatan Harapan government to table bills repealing the Prevention of Crimes Act 1959 (Poca) and all remaining detention without trial laws at the coming first parliamentary session beginning on 16 July 2018. The right to a fair trial will then be a reality for all …

Shafie secures CM position - Nation | The Star Online

Shafie secures CM position - Nation | The Star Online: KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has secured his position as chief minister with a thumping two-thirds majority endorsement at the State Assembly.

Musa's alleged intimidation case not over, say Sabah police - Nation | The Star Online

Musa's alleged intimidation case not over, say Sabah police - Nation | The Star Online: KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police are unable to wrap up investigations on Tan Sri Musa Aman's alleged intimidation case against the state Governor.

Gobind: Internet access as constitutional right to be proposed to Cabinet | Malaysia | Malay Mail

Gobind: Internet access as constitutional right to be proposed to Cabinet | Malaysia | Malay Mail: CYBERJAYA, June 11 —The proposal for internet access to be made a constitutional right would be brought to the Cabinet in the near future, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the proposal was aimed at allowing Malaysians to benefit from the national e-economy and...

DAP Malaysia | DAP MPs will contribute over RM210,000 to Tabung Harapan Malaysia – will UMNO/BN MPs make any contribution to the Tabung Harapan?

DAP Malaysia | DAP MPs will contribute over RM210,000 to Tabung Harapan Malaysia – will UMNO/BN MPs make any contribution to the Tabung Harapan?: The 42 DAP MPs will contribute over RM210,000 to Tabung Harapan Malaysia – with MPs donating RM5,000 each while some DAP MPs donating more to help in the national crisis with a trillion-ringgit national debt.

Malaysian King offers to reduce his allowance by 10% due to concern for economy, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Malaysian King offers to reduce his allowance by 10% due to concern for economy, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's King, Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, has offered to reduce his allowance and emoluments by 10 per cent until the end of his five-year reign ends in 2021.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Shell grants RM500,000 to six NGOs and CBOs | Malaysia | Malay Mail

Shell grants RM500,000 to six NGOs and CBOs | Malaysia | Malay Mail: KOTA KINABALU, June 11 — Shell Malaysia has awarded financial grants to six non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organisations (CBOs) that would undertake sustainable development projects to empower the local communities. Sabah Shell Petroleum Company General Manager...

Putrajaya considers intervening in Petronas vs S'wak gov't suit

Putrajaya considers intervening in Petronas vs S'wak gov't suit: This is over the state government's decision to take over petroleum rights through Petroleum Sarawak Bhd.

Malaysia said to pick Nor Shamsiah as Bank Negara governor: WSJ | The Edge Markets

Malaysia said to pick Nor Shamsiah as Bank Negara governor: WSJ | The Edge Markets: KUALA LUMPUR (June 11): Wall Street Journal reports, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. * Earlier, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he has identified the person to become the next central bank governor, but that he couldn’t name the person before getting approval from the king * NOTE: Malaysian Governor Departure Adds Uncertainty to Economy in Flux * NOTE: Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal Takes Down Its Central Bank Governor

New Malaysia? Here’s how you can do it with one law - Nation | The Star Online

New Malaysia? Here’s how you can do it with one law - Nation | The Star Online: PETALING JAYA: The Pakatan Harapan Government can fulfil its pledges of amending or repealing undemocratic laws with just one law.

Dr M: I’ll be PM as long as people want me | Malaysia | Malay Mail

Dr M: I’ll be PM as long as people want me | Malaysia | Malay Mail: KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — At 92 soon to be 93 years old next month, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he will serve as prime minister for as long as Malaysians want him as their leader. In the same breath, the Kedahan added wryly that he wasn’t sure how long his body could hold out. “I don’t know...

Ex-aide denies any link to raid on Najib’s ‘safe house’, says just lived there | Malaysia | Malay Mail

Ex-aide denies any link to raid on Najib’s ‘safe house’, says just lived there | Malaysia | Malay Mail: KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The former private secretary of Datuk Seri Najib Razak has denied any link to the raid carried out at the double-storey house by officers from the Federal Commercial Crime Investigations Department yesterday. Tan Sri Mohd Shukry Salleh, who is now a retiree said he lived in...

Many Malaysians against idea of new car venture - Nation | The Star Online

Many Malaysians against idea of new car venture - Nation | The Star Online: PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s announcement in Tokyo regarding a new national car company has sparked intense discussion among Malaysians, most of whom are strongly against the idea of such a venture.

Vision 2020 may now become Vision 2025 instead - Nation | The Star Online

Vision 2020 may now become Vision 2025 instead - Nation | The Star Online: TOKYO: Tun Dr Mahathir Moha­mad says his once envisioned Vision 2020 might be delayed until 2025.

Dr M voices desire for new M’sian car - Nation | The Star Online

Dr M voices desire for new M’sian car - Nation | The Star Online: TUN Dr Mahathir Mohamad has seemingly made good on a pre-election promise that has many quarters worried.

Kedah Amanah urges PAS to stop polemic over state assembly Speaker | Malaysia | Malay Mail

Kedah Amanah urges PAS to stop polemic over state assembly Speaker | Malaysia | Malay Mail: ALOR SETAR, June 11 — Kedah Amanah wants PAS to stop its political polemic regarding the nominee for the State Legislative Assembly. Its state chairman Datuk Ismail Salleh said PAS’ actions showed it was insensitive to the desire of the people for change. “At the 14th general election, the...

Sarawak govt 'disappointed' with decision by Federal Court to postpone hearing on Petronas case - Business News | The Star Online

Sarawak govt 'disappointed' with decision by Federal Court to postpone hearing on Petronas case - Business News | The Star Online: KUCHING: The Sarawak government has expressed its “deep disappointment” with the decision by Federal Court to postpone to June 21 a hearing over the state rights on its oil and gas resources.

S4S to celebrate Sarawak independence with July 22 march to Padang Merdeka – BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News | Largest English Daily In Borneo

S4S to celebrate Sarawak independence with July 22 march to Padang Merdeka – BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News | Largest English Daily In Borneo: KUCHING: Sarawak for Sarawakians (S4S) South Division has called on Sarawakians to join them in celebrating Sarawak’s Independence Day at Padang Merdeka here on July 22. S4S 722 Independence Day Ye…

TODAYonline | Dr Mahathir's top adviser Daim considers basic income fund for Malaysians

TODAYonline | Dr Mahathir's top adviser Daim considers basic income fund for Malaysians: KUALA LUMPUR — A top adviser to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is considering an overhaul to Malaysia's social safety net by setting up a fund that pays out basic income to the poor.

Last year alone, the government spent about 37 billion ringgit (S$12.4 billion) on subsidies, various

North Korea's Kim Jong Un a 'young, confident' leader: PM Lee - Channel NewsAsia

North Korea's Kim Jong Un a 'young, confident' leader: PM Lee - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un came across as a confident, young leader who wants to forge a "new path" for his country, Prime ...

Thousands Protest in Vietnam Over Proposed SEZ Concessions

Thousands Protest in Vietnam Over Proposed SEZ Concessions: Dozens are beaten and detained amid concerns over Chinese commercial encroachment on Vietnamese land.

Myanmar’s Lower House Rejects Proposal to Nix Foreign Expert From New Advisory Commission

Myanmar’s Lower House Rejects Proposal to Nix Foreign Expert From New Advisory Commission: Opposition lawmakers say putting an international representative on the new panel will compromise Myanmar’s sovereignty.

China may take bigger role as ‘guarantor and mediator’ after Trump-Kim nuclear talks | South China Morning Post

China may take bigger role as ‘guarantor and mediator’ after Trump-Kim nuclear talks | South China Morning Post: Beijing will help both sides keep their promises on expected ‘symbolic deals’ made in Singapore, according to Chinese analysts

Philippines complains after China Coast Guard took fishermen’s catch in exchange for noodles and cigarettes | South China Morning Post

Philippines complains after China Coast Guard took fishermen’s catch in exchange for noodles and cigarettes | South China Morning Post: Remarks by President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman were a rare public rebuke from Manila

Indian billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi seeks asylum in Britain after ‘hiding’ in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post

Indian billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi seeks asylum in Britain after ‘hiding’ in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post: Nirav Modi is in London trying to claim asylum from what he calls ‘political persecution’

Malaysia’s PM Mahathir urges TPP ‘renegotiation’ during trip to Tokyo | South China Morning Post

Malaysia’s PM Mahathir urges TPP ‘renegotiation’ during trip to Tokyo | South China Morning Post: Leader’s visit to Japan seen as a sign of Malaysia’s move away from China, which pumped billions of dollars into the previous administration

Mother of ‘nut rage’ Korean Air heiress grilled over ‘illegal maids’ | South China Morning Post

Mother of ‘nut rage’ Korean Air heiress grilled over ‘illegal maids’ | South China Morning Post: Lee Myung-hee is accused of illegally hiring Filipino domestic helpers using the airline’s funds

Mike Pompeo says North Korea could get ‘unique’ security guarantees if it gives up nukes | South China Morning Post

Mike Pompeo says North Korea could get ‘unique’ security guarantees if it gives up nukes | South China Morning Post: US President Donald Trump holds a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on Tuesday

Najib maintains innocence as 1MDB probe picks up steam | South China Morning Post

Najib maintains innocence as 1MDB probe picks up steam | South China Morning Post: Malaysia’s former PM said he was ‘confident’ the courts will find him not guilty, as police raid another property

Kim’s big night out: North Korean leader goes sightseeing in Singapore | South China Morning Post

Kim’s big night out: North Korean leader goes sightseeing in Singapore | South China Morning Post: The young leader spends an evening on the town with just hours to go before his landmark meeting with Donald Trump