In Umno's world, 'worst kleptocracy scandal' never happened
Umno leaders are steadfast in their belief that there is no wrongdoing in the 1MDB scandal.
What to look out for in the most watched Umno assembly
Good news on the economy, demonising DAP and olive branches to ex-members are expected to feature at Umno’s annual conclave.
BN will suffer backlash if Dr Mahathir is prosecuted, say analysts
Take former PM to court and he will become a martyr to the people, warn political observers.
Shia Islam bigger threat than IS in Asean, say scholars
Islamic State is ‘just a collection of independent cells with little financial backing’, says Islamic college lecturer.
Bersih, 1MDB scandal a threat to Muslims, says Jasa
Its director says the spread of uncorroborated information on social media causes hatred among Malaysians and leads them into holding demonstrations against the government.
Middle-wage earners choose food over home ownership
Malaysians reluctant to buy because loan repayments will leave them with money for nothing else.
Hadi’s balancing act between Saudi Arabia and Najib
Though criticising Gulf kingdom in public, PAS president silent on PM’s close ties with Saudi royal family
No sign of housing market crash, say economists
Past trend of property prices do no show a sharp tumble.
Despite smooth re-election, DAP bracing for nightmare of 2013
RoS could invalidate DAP polls results and deny party use of its rocket logo in GE14.
Continuing Karpal’s journey, with his nemesis
Gobind Singh Deo says his father would work with anyone who shared DAP’s aims and principles.
Close to two-thirds of civil servants can now get housing loans, says union
Civil servants can now obtain housing loans after salary caps for getting one have been lowered.
Intellectual freedom under siege as another forum is blocked
Attempts to restrict debate on Islam do not bode well for a country seeking to develop a knowledge-based economy, say academics.
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Why some make it, and others fail in public housing projects
Social interventions necessary to ensure PPR residents achieve social mobility, says veteran community worker.
Public housing, a lifeline that can turn into a trap
The residents’ stories show that the provision of cheap shelter does not always help to break the cycle of poverty.
Without US, unclear how TPP-style pact benefits Malaysia
Access to US market was the prize in original pact, says Khazanah Research Institute managing director.
