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RM42m SRC Suit: If RM30m Came Back To SRC, Why Is The Full Amount Still Being Claimed?

The defence in former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s RM42 million civil suit has challenged the basis for the full claim, pointing to bank records showing RM30 million was credited back into SRC International’s own account within 12 days of the December 2014 transactions.
Court

Dorsett Hotels Marks 10 Years With ‘Perfect 10’ Celebration

Ten years is a long time to show up for people. For Dorsett, it has meant a decade of welcoming guests, creating memories and building connections with the communities it calls home.
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Johor Polls: Performance Versus Perspective

DAP Came To Johor With Slogans. Onn Hafiz Came With Shovels. Voters Will Decide Which One Matters More
Johor Polls

Negeri Sembilan, Based On Post-5 June Steps, Resolves Civilisational Crisis

Negeri Sembilan 5 June Meet, by itself, does not resolve Civilisational Crisis (Part 1).
Opinion

Malaysia’s Press Freedom Needs More Than Rankings to Recover

For Malaysian journalists, unpredictability now hurts more than outright bans, bringing rise to the age-old question: Whither Press Freedom?
Opinion

Jho Low vs Murray Hunter: A Question of Priorities

Malaysia moved swiftly — and at cost — to pursue Murray Hunter. Years on, Jho Low remains beyond reach — even as new questions emerge.
Opinion

Loyalty And Trust Permeate The Zahid-Anwar Relationship

Anwar’s relationship with Mahathir cannot be restored, betrayal even if forgiven, was never forgotten based on lack of loyalty (Part 1).
Opinion

A Jho Low Pardon Would Make A Mockery of Due Process in 1MDB Case

With the alleged mastermind still at large, granting clemency to fugitive Jho Low would leave Malaysia’s most consequential trial half-tried
Opinion

Is MACC Enforcement Impartial? Azam Baki’s Timing Raises Doubts

The pending Arm Holdings charges will measure public trust in the MACC more than they will test the guilt of those named.
Opinion

New Labour Package For Sabah From Parliament . . .

The new labour package would incorporate direct migrant labour recruitment, and formally recognise the stateless in Sabah, as providing direct 'migrant' workers!
Opinion

Direct Migrant Worker Recruitment: Malaysia Needs Specific Exemption Under Act

The government can, alternatively, gazette new regulation permitting association‑led recruitment of direct migrant worker! (Part 2)
Opinion

Direct Migrant Worker Recruitment Disallowed In Malaysia

Malaysia’s present recruitment system, form of corruption, does not benefit the migrant worker! (Part 1)
Opinion

1MDB-Tanore – Delay in Written Grounds Raises Questions of Fairness

Delays in issuing written grounds of judgment are not uncommon in complex cases. But when such delays extend well beyond established timelines, do they begin to affect an accused person’s ability to exercise a meaningful right of appeal?
Opinion

Kangaroo Court and Hanging Judges: A Disturbing Reality

⁠In Malaysia, the phrases "kangaroo court" and "hanging judge" have taken on a chilling significance in the wake of controversial legal proceedings involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Opinion