Government introduces tax exemptions for electric vehicles
Tengku Zafrul says move part of pledge to make Malaysia carbon neutral by 2050.
Malaysia must do more to protect children from impact of climate change, researchers say
Those from indigenous groups, urban poor and the stateless are most affected.
Najib sues ex-AG, publisher for defamation over Altantuya reference
Convicted former PM says Thomas links him to murder, even if he is not mentioned by name.
Observers say Najib’s ‘special treatment’ sets bad precedent
This will affect judiciary’s credibility, especially as prosecution did not object to move, they say.
Court allows Najib his preferred passport release dates
Former PM will stay for Malacca elections, leave for Singapore on November 21.
Court releases Shafee’s passport for US trip
Lawyer on trial for money laundering gets to fly to New York to attend to son's education.
Penang teacher who helps poor students now aiding whole community
Chan Min Choo says she wants to continue charity work even after she retires.
Economy reopens but B40 still struggling to make ends meet
Impoverished appeal to government for aid to restart their businesses.
RM17.9 million Bali hotel deal not stated in charge, irrelevant, says Zahid’s lawyer
Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says mention of purchase ‘ridiculous’, merely prosecution’s narrative.
Najib interested in only 1MDB audit report, says witness
Saadatul Nafisah says ex-PM did not ask for any copy of any other special report, including one on klia2.
Zahid tried to cover up misuse of foundation funds, prosecution submits
Umno president stopped using Akalbudi cheques to pay credit card bills after MACC started probe, says DPP.
Putrajaya told to work with civil societies after clinching UN Human Rights Council seat
Group reminds govt ‘country’s backyard is where human rights matter most’.
Zahid knew he was using Akalbudi funds to pay for personal expenses
Ex-secretary was authorised to use foundation’s cheques to pay former DPM’s credit card bills, court hears.
Nothing charitable about Zahid buying luxury hotel in Bali, court hears
Prosecution cannot see how running a boutique hotel overseas using Yayasan Akalbudi’s funds benefits the poor in Malaysia.
Zahid spent Yayasan Akalbudi funds on everything but the poor, court hears
Prosecution says millions gifted, lent to businessman, football team hardly count as ‘charity to eradicate poverty’.
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