Kamles Kumar


Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 04:11 PM

Don't punish the poor by removing BR1M, Najib tells Dr Mahathir

The former prime minister says people from the lower income group will need the money in a slowing economy.

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Don't punish the poor by removing BR1M, Najib tells Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 25 Aug 2018 11:00 AM

Umno assembly will be shorter but concise, says Annuar

This year's convention cut to 2 days from the usual 5.

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Umno assembly will be shorter but concise, says Annuar

Friday, 24 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Putrajaya needs procurement reform to plug leaks

Many government contracts are awarded through direct and negotiated tenders – practices wide open to palm-greasing, says Centre to Combat Cronyism and Corruption director.

Putrajaya needs procurement reform to plug leaks

Wednesday, 22 Aug 2018 01:25 PM

At low-key Aidiladha do, Pekan folk remain staunch Najib defenders

The lack of pomp this year has not dented their support of the former prime minister.

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At low-key Aidiladha do, Pekan folk remain staunch Najib defenders

Tuesday, 21 Aug 2018 04:14 PM

Former Johor MB slams successor over false claims on religious schools

Claims merely to soil name of previous BN state government, says Khaled Nordin.

Former Johor MB slams successor over false claims on religious schools


Monday, 20 Aug 2018 08:06 PM

Inadvisable to remove tolls now, says Daim

Such a move unwise in light of present financial situation, says Council of Eminent Persons chairman.

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Inadvisable to remove tolls now, says Daim

Monday, 20 Aug 2018 07:04 PM

Ensure watertight case before prosecution, Daim tells Pakatan

Government must ensure it can prove guilt of accused to avoid looking bad and wasting public funds on trial, says CEP chair.

Ensure watertight case before prosecution, Daim tells Pakatan

Monday, 20 Aug 2018 06:30 PM

Be patient with Pakatan, Daim tells Malaysians

The Council of Eminent Persons chairman says there are no quick fixes to the problems that the council has identified.

Be patient with Pakatan, Daim tells Malaysians

Monday, 20 Aug 2018 06:11 PM

Council blames BN for 'disheartening' state of affairs

We did not expect the damage to be of such magnitude and severity, says Daim Zainuddin.

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Council blames BN for 'disheartening' state of affairs

Monday, 20 Aug 2018 06:04 PM

CEP recommends overhaul of Finance Ministry

Enough of financial scandals, just focus on growing the economy, says the former finance minister.

CEP recommends overhaul of Finance Ministry

Monday, 20 Aug 2018 05:51 PM

We've done our job, over to you, Dr Mahathir, says Daim

A report with recommendations has been prepared for the prime minister, says the Council of Eminent Persons chairman.

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We've done our job, over to you, Dr Mahathir, says Daim

Saturday, 18 Aug 2018 04:32 PM

Malaysians willing to overlook Pakatan failures for 2 years, says Khairy 

New government can count on public goodwill to see it through the next 24 months, says Umno man.

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Malaysians willing to overlook Pakatan failures for 2 years, says Khairy 

Friday, 17 Aug 2018 07:39 PM

Mind your Bahasa in Parliament, Anwars tells MPs

The PKR president's suggestion comes after criticisms against lawmakers for their lack of decorum when debating in the House.

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Mind your Bahasa in Parliament, Anwars tells MPs

Friday, 17 Aug 2018 06:41 PM

Books should not be banned, except for those that insult religion, says Anwar

The PKR leader says he is not keen on banning books but those that mock religion must be acted upon.

Books should not be banned, except for those that insult religion, says Anwar

Friday, 17 Aug 2018 06:15 PM

Let Dr Mahathir run country, I will manage Parliament, says Anwar

The PKR president says his ties with the prime minister are good and will not allow anyone to drive a wedge between them.

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Let Dr Mahathir run country, I will manage Parliament, says Anwar