Where did Felda’s profits go, Dr Mahathir asks Najib crony
PM takes rare step of interjecting Ahmad Maslan’s defence of BN administration’s handling of land agency.
Govt allocates RM6.23 billion to rescue and restructure Felda
Allocation takes the form of loans, grants and govt guarantees, according to Felda white paper.
Najib used RM2.7 billion from Felda to buy support in GE, says Azmin
Agency’s commercial arm, Felda Global Ventures Holdings, raised RM10 billion in 2012 but BN diverted funds to buy support.
Gig workers pay for ‘freedom’ of freelancing
With no benefits, those in informal sector of the economy look forward to landing a full-time job.
Freelancers may outnumber full-timers in 5 years
Trend of ad hoc hiring might benefit the bottom line but carries long-term social, economic risks, and not just for the unprotected gig workers, say experts.
White paper on what ails Felda tabled tomorrow
Pakatan Harapan’s plans to rescue land agency hinge on coming clean about its debts, problems and what strategies to pursue in future.
As Rantau campaign reaches mid-point, BN expects to win with 1,500-vote majority
The possible victory can be attributed to Mohamad Hasan's popularity among the constituents.
Why removing Tabung Haji subsidy a tricky thing
What started out as aid for poorer would-be pilgrims is now eating up a chunk of board’s funds – and turning into political fodder.
Tabung Haji has ‘no business making high-risk investments’
Analysts say fund has strayed from its mission of helping Muslims perform the haj, to the detriment of depositors and nation.
BN spent billions on aid but no impact on poverty reduction
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says under previous govt, leakages saw both the rich and poor receiving subsidies.
Petrol subsidy may be extended to M40 group, says minister
This is if govt incurs huge savings once new scheme in place, explains Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Putrajaya relooking monopolies on rice, medicines, licence renewals and vehicle inspection
Not all monopolies are bad, but govt mulling revamp to tackle rising prices, says Saifuddin.
Najib testing ‘bossku’ brand, PAS-Umno union in Kelantan
Analysts say he is attempting to rebrand himself and also draw support from hardcore PAS supporters to Umno.
Labour market reform urgently needed to deal with low wages, says BNM
Comprehensive plan needed to sharply reduce pool of cheap, unskilled foreign workers, says Marzunisham Omar.
