Perikatan unready for elections, say leaders, analysts
Alllies have major differences that could jeopardise campaign.
Limited classes, teachers top concerns as schools reopen in 2 weeks
Large pupil populations, especially in city schools, to pose logistical challenges for heads, say PTAs.
Call to release 2016 report on Johor hospital fire
Ex-health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says report on Sultanah Aminah Hospital blaze already declassified.
Publisher denies intentionally insulting jata negara
Umno Youth wants Rebirth: Reformasi, Resistance, And Hope in New Malaysia banned for insulting national coat of arms.
As Musang King demand surges, Orang Asli lose more land
State governments often do not recognise their rights to the land around them and sell them to agriculture players.
World Bank urges pension for all low-income folk
Coronavirus crisis presents golden opportunity to insulate pain for citizens above 65 with little retirement savings.
Small businesses, the poor need more aid, World Bank says
RM295 billion allocated in 4 stimulus packages this year insufficient to sustain economic recovery.
Economy could grow by 6.9% next year, says World Bank
Expert predicts rebound after looming contraction this year due to Covid-19.
Teachers, parents upset over shorter school holidays
New calendar disruptive, implies that teachers and pupils did bare minimum during MCO.
More than 500,000 pupils back today
SOP in place to ensure social distancing, hygiene as fifth and sixth formers return to schools.
Don’t hold your breath for Pakatan Plus govt this year
Distrust between Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Anwar Ibrahim is opposition’s Achilles heel.
Perikatan critics more careful, but not cowed
Suppression worse than in BN era as reasons for hauling up dissenters now are so trivial, say activists.
Govt crackdown on dissent due to insecurity, say analysts
They point to administration trying to curry favour, return to BN-era patronage politics.
Private colleges, varsities set to lose RM11 billion in 2020
Some 100 private institutions in dire financial straits because of drop in foreign, local enrolment.
Kids excited, parents worry as schools reopen
Form 5, 6 classes to start on June 24 with calls for parents to assist teachers prep classrooms.
