Chan Kok Leong
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Khairy will be first to debate Pakatan on national budget, says Zahid
Umno's former Youth chief also holds finance portfolio in shadow cabinet, the party presidents announces in Rantau, today.
Unlimited rail and bus passes for locals only, says minister
Anthony Loke says the system proposed under Budget 2019 will be implemented through identification cards.
1MDB, a scandal even a carrot would understand
As long as Umno members continue to defend Najib, party will continue to be associated with 1MDB.
Releasing IPIC papers would be sub judice, says Lim
If Najib wanted this, why didn't he do it when he was in government, questions finance minister.
No fuel subsidy for luxury cars, says Guan Eng
Finance minister responds to social media criticism that all owners of cars with an engine capacity of 1,500cc qualify for subsidy.
Budget 2019 to reduce inequality for bottom 40%
With little direct cash aid, Budget 2019 offers measures to uplift lower-income Malaysia, say commentators.
Amid global challenges, spending cuts, Malaysia aims for 4.9% GDP growth
Private sector expenditure expected to remain key driver of growth, cushioning effects of lower public spending in 2018 and 2019.
Lower-income group gets biggest boost in Pakatan’s first national budget
B40 group to benefit from health insurance and new minimum wage.
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More taxes, less public spending under Budget 2019
Analysts expect the government to focus on replacing lost GST revenues and tweaking cash aid.
Azmin Ali says lead over Rafizi bigger if not for lost votes
1,800 missing votes in Selangor would have added to my winning margin, says imcumbent PKR deputy president.
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Coming soon, laws to govern political financing
Attorney-General’s Chambers is tasked with drafting the enactments, says deputy legal affairs minister.
Jho Low, Mahoney ‘behind 1MDB-Petro Saudi scam’
Swiss whistle-blower says criminal brains needed to pull off 1MDB-Petro Saudi deals.
1MDB whistle-blower says he’ll do it again
Xavier Andre Justo denies attempting to blackmail Petro Saudi but was forced to ‘confess’ by Thai authorities.
Foreign investors flocking back, says Dr Mahathir
Foreigners happy because no one is asking for a 30% share nor is application refused when they fail to bribe officials.
What else can Najib do but blame Saudis for RM2.6 billion, asks Dr Mahathir
Najib Razak charged based on evidence collected by agencies in Malaysia and not foreign press reports.
