Budget 2020 should focus on tax cuts, aid for the poor
Economists say expansionary budget needed to deal with fallout from US-China trade war, Brexit and slowing global economy.
Sending powerful message with Malaysian mission in Palestine
Putrajaya takes bold step after US, allies’ recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital, jeopardising two-state solution.
Putrajaya to spell out Rohingya plan
Limited resources must be stretched to help one of the world’s most persecuted communities, says Foreign Affairs Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.
Signing other human rights treaties likely to be ‘smoother’
Putrajaya learns lessons from failure to ratify ICERD and Rome Statute, says foreign affairs minister.
If Pakatan can win GE14, it’ll survive sex clips, says Saifuddin
This is nothing compared with stiff odds it faced trying to wrest Putrajaya from BN, says coalition’s secretary.
‘Deep-state actors’ out to sabotage Pakatan
Saifuddin Abdullah warns of further attempts to derail Malaysia’s bid to sign on to UN conventions by those pushing own national agenda.
Putrajaya careful with any extradition request, not only Zakir’s
Foreign affairs minister explains why Putrajaya looking into all extradition requests on case-by-case basis to determine charges are valid.
Anwar defends Pakatan’s lack of reform action for GLCs
There's nothing wrong with letting 'honest and capable' politicians head the companies, says Reformasi icon.
Pakatan forms special panel to review polls promises
Anwar Ibrahim responds to DAP supremo's remarks that it's time for ruling pact to come clean on which pledges can't be fulfilled.
Anwar slams ‘urban elite’ call to end affirmative action
Pakatan Harapan working to close wealth gap with needs-based policies, says PM-in-waiting.
Pakatan lacks will to rid patronage system in GLCs, says academic
UM professor says ruling pact has failed to keep promise to not appoint politicians to these firms' boards.
Penang reclamation will hit fish supply, prices
Fisheries board warning comes amid claims miners will mine for sand off Manjung coast, Perak, an important fish-breeding ground.
18-year-olds complex, pragmatic, ready to vote
Merdeka Centre executive director allays concerns that segment not mature enough, easily duped by political rhetoric.
Lowering voting age will lead to mature political culture, say experts
They say an influx of young voters meant campaigning tactics of old are no longer as effective.
Penang reclamation project will lead to pricier ikan kembung
Critics say sand mining related to project will cause the destruction of fish-spawning grounds, reducing supply.
