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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!
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Based On Rule Of Law, Najib Should Defend Pekan In GE15

Agong, in explaining dissolution of Parliament, has given the strongest hint on Pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak
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Budget 2023: The Filmmakers Speaketh

Just as cinema, by itself, is made up of many genres and languages, including silent, the reactions to the recent unveiling of Budget 2023 have been rather mixed. Let's look at what some have to say...
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Election Budget? So What, As Long As We Benefit From It!

A WOW and a very well-thought-out budget which includes representation from various sectors of the economy and all walks of life.
Analysis

Zafrul Evaded ‘Big Picture’ In Budget’23, ‘Speech’ For The Rich

Zafrul had a long readout of allocations -- or goodies -- which could have been attached to his Budget 2023 Speech.
Analysis

Joseph Pairin Kitingan Poised In Historic Take As Sabah Governor

Pairin, if Sabah Governor, can take a leaf from sultan, and be dubbed Huguan Siou -- Paramount Chief -- as well, but non-Orang Asal should also be eligible by Convention, if not by the rule of law!
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1MDB On Political Donation: Court Is Not Right, Proper Forum

The court, as evident from 1MDB charges, has degenerated into alleged "abuse of power", based on bits and pieces, on prerogative and discretionary powers of government and management!
Analysis

Ex-AG Tommy Thomas’ Day In Court On Law In Malaysia

There’s grave cause for public concern on reported 19 problem areas in Tommy Thomas' memoirs, ‘My Story: Justice in the Wilderness’ on law!
Analysis

If RM Declines Further, Bank Negara Chief Must Be Sacked, Like Anwar

Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim was sacked in 1998 when he failed to crack down on local speculators in RM, Bank Negara Chief making the same mistake!
Analysis

QE II Pledged Monarchy Would ‘Go Quietly’ If Time Comes

The passage of Queen Elizabeth II at 96 years, after reigning like forever but for 70 years, was like a bolt from the blue for the English Monarchy.
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Samy Vellu, In Immortal Words, ‘Thwarted’ By The Civil Service

The longest serving MIC President tried to help all, with or without gov't, but failed 'spectacularly' One of my last stories on Tun Samy Vellu...
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M’sia Day ’22 No Mention Of Najib’s Compliance On MA’63

Ex-PM Najib Razak, taking the cue from the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA'63), began devolution of powers by way of transfer of greater administrative authority...
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This Man Gave Up His Freedom So We Can See That The Judiciary Is Sick

Let's admit it, the judiciary in Malaysia has gone to the dogs! Unfair judgement, right to fair hearing being disregarded, liberty at stake -...
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