159 juveniles arrested under security laws, says Zahid
142 minors were held under POCA, which allows detention without trial.
Putrajaya urged to explain cuts in budget for medicines
Ironic that lower allocation began in the year GST was introduced, says DAP lawmaker.
DAP lawmaker questions Putrajaya's 'protection' of Zakir Naik
Ipoh Barat MP asks if controversial preacher will be extradited, following report that India is set to make formal request ‘very soon’.
Musa Aman's nephew got treatment plant job, says Shafie
He says the Sabah CM’s nephew’s firm was awarded the contract.
Don't turn a blind eye to 1MDB, Pua tells MACC
The PJ Utara MP says it is ‘cowardly’ for MACC to let other agencies investigate the scandal.
MACC did not probe 1MDB because other agencies were already doing so, says minister
Commission did not want investigations to overlap with Bank Negara, police and PAC probes.
PKR lawmaker calls for more federal flood mitigation allocation in Penang
Bayab Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin says only RM1 billion had been allocated since the 9th Malaysia Plan until the 11th Malaysia Plan.
Health Ministry misleading public on health allocation, says DAP
Klang MP Charles Santiago says a parliamentary reply stated that 2016’s health allocation surpassed 7% of GDP but that is not the case.
Police have resubmitted 1MDB papers to Apandi, says Zahid
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says police are waiting for further instructions from Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi Ali regarding their 1MDB report.
Tax relief, not 2% cut, better for middle class, says expert
Government targeting those in the RM20,000 to RM70,000 income band or M40 in its election budget.
Met Dept issues orange alert in northern states
Rainfall and strong winds expected in Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Perak throughout the day.
Call to address people's lack of trust in country's governance
Economist says Malaysians are more concerned about how Budget 2018 allocations will be spent, rather than their size.
Putrajaya to pay PLUS RM102 million a year for scrapping 2 tolls
Highway operator to be paid cash compensation following decision to end toll collections at the Batu Tiga and Sg Rasau plazas.
Govt still forks out millions on fuel subsidies
We don’t want to burden the rakyat too much, says Treasury secretary-general.
BR1M just a Band-Aid solution, wage hikes better
Recipients grappling with higher cost of living prefer not to rely on handouts but on higher salary.
