Who will benefit the most from Budget 2018
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Najib Razak likely to present an ‘election-friendly’ budget at the end of this month.
After kleptocracy rallies, Pakatan’s bid to ‘Save Malaysia’ continues
Opposition bloc to continue campaigning and will release its policy platform in stages so that people can comment on it.
Pak Lah wrote foreword in banned book
Ex-prime minister praised book by G25 exploring the intersection between shariah law and the constitution in Malaysia’s plural society.
So why is Umno helping PAS with RUU355 again?
Two Kelantan leaders’ contrasting behaviour raises questions as to sincerity of offer to push through bill to enhance shariah punishments.
Umno's doors still 'very much open' to PAS, says Annuar Musa
An Umno-PAS pact is still a possibility, at least to the ruling Malay party unfazed by a recent snubbing.
RM75,000 donation drive to help persecuted Muslim scholar
Freedom Fund starts campaign to help Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa fight shariah court case.
Syed Saddiq episode a rehash of scandal-ridden GE13
Not all scandals affect all parties the same way, as voters now more savvy.
Ahead of Budget 2018, Najib offers RM3 billion election goodies
Analysts expect Najib Razak to table an ‘election budget’ on October 27 with GE14 expected any time soon.
RM5 million for Syed Saddiq proof of his value and threat
Armada leader’s appeal to youth voters a threat to ruling Barisan Nasioanl.
Home Ministry bans books by Muslim think tank, academic
The books by the Islamic Renaissance Front and Faisal Tehrani are banned as they are ‘likely to be prejudicial to public order and interest’.
Muslim scholar to answer charges of abetting Mustafa Akyol
Ahmad Farouk Musa spends 2½ hours giving his statement to religious authorities.
Mainstream media caused its own downfall, say analysts
Some senior editors are actually biased towards Barisan Nasional, says veteran journalist.
PAS’ big rally with little impact
Massive turnout of 200,000 at carnival-like event proves Islamist party can muster the numbers, but it did not offer inspiring message to non-members.
Bera balance hinges on government aid
Dwindling economic opportunities mean people’s livelihoods depend heavily on the government.
Malaysian religious authorities making Muslims ignorant, says think tank chief
There would be fewer problems if authorities accept the different schools of Islamic jurisprudence.
