Jakim not constitutional, needs to be reformed, says G25
It is only meant to aid Council of Rulers, not deal with federal Islamic matters, explains former judge.
Water pumps, cloud seeding to help rice farmers facing record drought
Padi growers warned to be judicious in their use of water as three dams in Kedah and Perlis run low on water.
Public airing of Najib audios discredits Pakatan, MACC, says opposition
They say it's clear the anti-graft agency is being used as a political tool.
Planters hope India palm oil import restriction does not affect prices
Producers association looks to other markets to keep demand healthy.
Sitting PMs can be wiretapped, audio clips ‘evidence’
Lawyers wade into question of legality of MACC recordings of Najib Razak, officials discussing 1MDB scandal.
Nation’s rice bowl stays filled despite drought
Majority of growers in Kedah, Perlis irrigate fields with water from rivers as dams dry up.
Fishermen’s income improving after Ops Naga
Fish stocks are slowly recovering after the seizure of illegal trawler boats.
Salahuddin warns officers who defy orders, falsify documents
Officials accused of ignoring plight of poor Malaysians, belittling programmes to help the destitute.
Angered by water cuts, Selangor folk say no to tariff increase
They rap poor service during supply disruptions, saying water tankers either don’t have enough supply or simply don’t show up.
Maszlee poured energy into poor, disabled and dispossessed
Former education minister proud of achievements to assist neediest Malaysian pupils.
‘Good man’ brought down by inexperience, bad communications
Black school shoes, Jawi among issues that divided Malaysians and ended education minister’s stint, say academics.
Outcry over critical service incentive cut rooted in jobless grad issue
What was seen as carrot then is now a necessity, say govt doctors.
Suspension means RM1 million compensation stuck with MTUC
Industrial court awards channelled via union but official who signs cheques resigned last month.
MTUC warns labour law reforms will backfire on workers
President says they erode employees’ ability to negotiate collective agreements with companies.
MTUC suspended, fate in RoS’ hands
President says congress unable to hold much-awaited meeting on Sunday to discuss next elections.
