Diyana Ibrahim
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PAS, Umno leaders brag about ‘unity of ummah’ but grassroots feuds go on
After years of being ‘enemies’, members on both sides in Terengganu find it hard to follow directive to work together.
Ministers must be introspective, take heed of Daim’s advice, says Syed Saddiq
He says they have to be open in accepting criticism on communication skills.
Kelantan’s plans hinge on oil royalties
Poorest state in the peninsula demands long-promised 5% payment to fund its development, welfare programmes.
Going into debt for Raya
Ministry data shows more than 422,600 people borrowed from licensed moneylenders last year.
Hari Raya traders feel the pinch from weaker ringgit
Besides the slowing global economy, businesses say the SST had impacted them more than the GST.
High bonuses, travel expenses under scrutiny in orphans’ foundation
Bonuses of up to RM400,000 a year have been paid to top management and senior officers at YaPEIM.
Internet activist out on police bail, says lawyer
Firdaus Abdillah Hamzah is released after giving cops his statement,
Dr Mahathir disappointed with arrest of Johor palace critic
Police yesterday arrested Firdaus Abdillah Hamzah for allegedly posting embarrassing tweets about Johor royalty.
A year after GE14, lower-income earners say life better under BN
Voters complain that they don’t see tangible improvements to quality of life and in fact, note that things are more expensive now.
Owning first homes still pipe dream for many Malaysians
Tight credit, stagnant salaries and rising cost of living among factors cited by aspiring home owners.
High overheads, red tape take shine off food trucks
Despite challenges, operators are willing to give it a try to improve their income.
Lack of facilities affecting placements for doctors
Putrajaya has to place up to 6,000 medical graduates every year while budget is not keeping pace with demand.
Declining economy, Anwar says no to finance post
He says the current GDP is only at 4.5%, not 10% when he was finance minister in the 1990s.
Taman Rimba Kiara works won’t start until residents’ okay
Khalid Samad wants a resolution to stand-off between developers and residents before year-end.
Putrajaya’s plans for Kg Baru may cost up to RM10 billion, says Khalid
If government buys over reserve settlement, it can also stop developers selling off unsold properties to non-Malays.
