1MDB poured RM690 million into CSR while losses were RM19 billion
Recipients of 1MDB funds include scholars and health providers.
Despite upbeat figures, gloom is real
Malaysians have little to cheer about given the religious conflict, corruption and rising cost of living confronting their daily lives.
Disquiet in legal fraternity over controversial extension for Chief Justice
Legal experts say it compromises the perception of independence of the Malaysian judiciary.
Children most susceptible to JE virus, says doctor
A 1997-2006 hospital-based surveillance system for JE in Sarawak found that 92% of 133 cases were children aged 12 years or younger.
Fears of JE outbreak in Sarawak goes viral as state grapples with rabies cases
Health official says there is no outbreak of Japanese encephalitis and vaccination drive in school was just a precaution.
DAP urges suspension of Kuching port tariff
Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen says the Sarawak government should not impose charges until work on a navigational channel is complete.
Sarawak rabies deaths the first in nearly 20 years
State officials say the state was rabies-free before the recent outbreak and the last death in Malaysia was in 1998.
Sabah, Sarawak seek bigger share of tourism tax revenue
Leaders from the two states have had a ‘successful’ meeting today and have agreed to push for more favourable provisions in the tax.
Sarawak folk ready for autonomy, even if govt isn’t
Sarawak’s move to seek greater autonomy as per the Malaysia Agreement has been dismissed as a ‘gimmick’.
Forget UK legal team, fight for Sarawak’s rights first, say activists
Kuching’s move to send a legal team to London on the Malaysia Agreement a fool’s errand, say opposition leaders.
No tourism tax if Pakatan takes over Putrajaya, says Dr Wan Azizah
Pakatan Harapan will abolish Tourism Tax Act if granted mandate to govern.
Hadi either ignorant or Umno pal, say legal experts
PAS president’s call for financial scandals to be resolved internally displays lack of understanding on the global nature of the crimes.
People biggest loser in Sarawak’s tourism tax deal with Putrajaya, says DAP
Sarawak gets to keep the tourism tax revenue, but Malaysians are taxed twice for hotel stays, says state DAP chief.
Miri revival expects smaller crowd after earlier cancellation
Number of attendees will be a far cry from tens of thousands who were expected at massive revival gathering themed All Borneo Revival Convocation.
DAP wants emergency meeting after speaker names Sarawak assembly as legal opponent
Asfia cannot continue to be speaker after taking legal action, says opposition party.