Asila Jalil
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Refugee activist enters politics to merge advocacy with policy
Heidi Quah joins DAP to raise awareness of refugees in Malaysia.
Keep public updated on Taman Rimba Kiara probe, MACC told
Hannah Yeoh says people need to know what role Tengku Adnan played.
Anti-Fake News law meant for Najib, 1MDB, says Kit Siang
It was enacted primarily to safeguard them, says MP.
Make it so 1MDB never happens again, says Ambiga
Reforms in institutions and agencies prioritise combating corruption, says IRC member.
Council of Eminent Persons looking to reduce fish prices
The council has met with a fish farmers’ association today to gather feedback on the rising price of seafood.
How much cheaper do you want rice to be, questions Bernas
Right now it’s 26 sen a bowl, it says in pushback against reports that its monopoly will be retracted.
Govt to review second phase of double-track rail project
Transport Ministry looks to reduce its RM5.9 billion price tag and seven-year duration.
KTM trains taking twice as long due to construction work, says Loke
The transport minister says one of the two KTM tracks had been closed for work on the Klang Valley Double Track project.
Education Ministry investigating solar energy project
Alleged misappropriation is reportedly involved in the project.
Education Ministry to freeze internal transfers at state, district levels
The ministry is investigating claims of political appointments.
Muslim groups, authors want Pakatan govt to lift book bans
Faisal Tehrani says, however, he will wait until the dust has settled on A-G appointment.
Feel free to criticise the government, says Maria Chin Abdullah
If you feel things are not right, say it now and say it loudly, MP urges public.
Civil societies should remain independent, says think-tank
Who will ensure check and balance if everyone were to join the new government?
Opposition short on intelligent members, says Gerakan leader
It needs people like Liew Chin Tong and Rafizi Ramli, not Jamal Yunos, says deputy Youth chief.
More freedom of information, less secrecy, says academic
To change the narrative for the better, Malaysia needs Pakatan Harapan to be successful in its reform efforts, says law professor.
