Kamles Kumar


Friday, 26 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Perikatan govt lacks transparency, say journalists

Absence of press conferences raises a lot of questions, media practitioners say.

Perikatan govt lacks transparency, say journalists

Friday, 05 Feb 2021 02:06 PM

Tommy Thomas’ book publisher questioned by cops

Gerakbudaya founder says sold-out memoir removed from website not out of intimidation.

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Tommy Thomas’ book publisher questioned by cops

Friday, 05 Feb 2021 12:02 PM

Federal Court rules woman free to determine own faith

Panel says Rosliza Ibrahim never practised Islam, so not bound by Shariah law.

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Federal Court rules woman free to determine own faith

Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 05:22 PM

It was Saifuddin, not PH, that pushed for ICERD, says Guan Eng

Proposal wasn’t on coalition’s manifesto, says DAP secretary-general.

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It was Saifuddin, not PH, that pushed for ICERD, says Guan Eng

Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 05:08 PM

Give poor families RM1,000 monthly spending money, says Guan Eng

One-off handouts don't do much for folk struggling to feed their families, he says.

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Give poor families RM1,000 monthly spending money, says Guan Eng


Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 09:54 AM

Zahid bemoans RM100,000 allocation for constituency

Opposition gets that sum while other government MPs get RM3.7 million, says Umno president. 

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Zahid bemoans RM100,000 allocation for constituency

Tuesday, 02 Feb 2021 11:00 AM

Pejuang considering acquisition of mosquito party, say insiders

After rejection by RoS, Dr Mahathir looking at alternatives to formalise party before next election.

Pejuang considering acquisition of mosquito party, say insiders

Wednesday, 27 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Unity first, PM candidate later, opposition told

Pejuang leader issues reminder that opposition fight is against Perikatan, not with each other.

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Unity first, PM candidate later, opposition told

Tuesday, 26 Jan 2021 06:15 PM

Govt only as good as its leaders, says Dr Mahathir

Even the best of systems will only work if there is someone of quality at the helm, he says.

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Govt only as good as its leaders, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 23 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Why suspend parliament but allow other sectors to open, ask lawmakers

Perikatan Nasional enjoys slim majority of 109, PM using Covid-19 as excuse to cling to power.

Why suspend parliament but allow other sectors to open, ask lawmakers

Thursday, 21 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Pressure in and outside Umno for Zahid to step down, say observers

3 factions in party, anger over bid to topple Perikatan Nasional, work with Anwar Ibrahim.

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Pressure in and outside Umno for Zahid to step down, say observers

Friday, 15 Jan 2021 11:10 AM

Pejuang valuable ally at GE15, says Dr Mahathir

Neither Perikatan nor Pakatan will get clear majority, predicts former PM.

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Pejuang valuable ally at GE15, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 15 Jan 2021 09:45 AM

Dr Mahathir brands Muhyiddin ‘dictator’

Former PM questions emergency to deal with Covid-19 when country has enough laws to deal with pandemic.

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Dr Mahathir brands Muhyiddin ‘dictator’

Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021 06:41 PM

Muhyiddin put country above politics, say Bersatu leaders

Emergency push is to curb the spread of Covid-19, they say.

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Muhyiddin put country above politics, say Bersatu leaders

Thursday, 07 Jan 2021 07:56 PM

Dr Mahathir agrees with HSR cancellation, says can revisit in 20-30 years

It’s not a good project to invest in right now, considering nation’s debt, says former prime minister.

Dr Mahathir agrees with HSR cancellation, says can revisit in 20-30 years