Asila Jalil
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Bersih urges Mat Hasan to take up debate challenge
Debates serve as platform for candidates to state their positions, views and commitments, says polls watchdog chairman.
Pakatan behind 21 of 35 election offences in Semenyih
Bersih 2.0 says total is highest number of offences committed in 6 by-elections since GE14.
Racism rife in private sector
Job applicants face all kinds of hurdles before landing an interview, Centre for Governance and Political Studies research shows.
Police still engaging with China on Jho Low, says IGP
They are also communicating with Interpol, says Mohamad Fuzi Harun.
Don’t neglect police welfare, IGP urges govt
Police welfare was one of recommendations in Royal Commission of Inquiry into police force in 2005, says Mohamad Fuzi Harun.
More parliamentary committees to be formed, says speaker
They will monitor the ministries and their work, says Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof.
Dr Mahathir says Raja Petra lying about probe into Penang exco over tunnel project
People believe him despite blogger lying, says PM.
Affordable homes pricier because people are earning more, says PM
Price ceiling of affordable home now RM300,000, and govt will have to work with private sector to meet demand, says Dr Mahathir.
Lim supports heavier penalties for insulting religions
He says freedom of speech should not cover degrading comments on sensitive issue.
No need for supplementary budget over fuel subsidy, says Guan Eng
Govt has enough savings to bear costs, even if global prices exceed RM2.08 ceiling price, explains minister.
Airbnb hosts urged to register for guests’ sake
The authorities seek to know who the hosts are so that it can help them to raise tourist arrivals.
Malaysia’s tourism receipts hit RM84.1 billion
This is from 25.8 million foreigners visiting country last year, says minister.
Legal to set minimum wage by sector, says minister
The National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 permits the minimum wage to vary according to type of employment and region.
Toll rates to be paid by people’s taxes if tolls abolished, says PM
Cancelling all toll rates will be too expensive for government, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
ECRL to continue if price is right, says PM
Malaysia and China have not yet agreed on right price for project, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
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