Former PM’s fight for house arrest continues as courts pause proceedings; even judges express frustration over the prolonged delay in the Royal Addendum issue
Takeoff to touchdown is far more than just adeparture and arrival. In the world of aviation, it embodies something deeper: safety, responsibility, and discipline.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court today decided to discharge without acquittal (DNAA) former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, over charges of criminal breach of trust involving RM6.6 billion of government funds. This decision came after procedural delays and the prosecution’s failure to submit key documents, a ruling that was met with relief from Najib's supporters, who believe the case lacked sufficient grounds.
The true story on 1MDB somewhere between former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak's Sworn Statement from the Dock and cross examination of witnesses! The case will haunt future governments in Malaysia as there’s no proof that the rule of law, the basis of the Constitution, was upheld in High Court Judge Dato’ Collin Lawrence Sequerah’s ruling that prima facie case had been made out against Najib.
Sabah and Sarawak, always against Anwar Ibrahim, would probably find it difficult accepting another Decree by Agong on the prime ministership if the incumbent remains in the saddle!
This is the second year that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been unable to celebrate Father’s Day with his family since he was imprisoned on 23 August 2022. His daughter Nooryana was recently interviewed by a Malaysian Chinese daily. We publish here the translated article
The long speculated end to fuel subsidy is here. Well, almost. The end of blanket diesel subsidy in Peninsular Malaysia comes with trepidation, as the rationalisation is long overdue. Yet, the years of delay in the rationalisation may have structurally weakened the nation's economy. The big-bang approach to rationalise the diesel subsidy too is worrisome, as there may not be adequate room for Malaysian businesses, be they micro-SME or SME, to land on their two legs.
Umno and BN (Barisan Nasional) can remain with unity government decreed by Agong but, advised by former Prime Minister Najib Razak, contest in free for all in more than the 30 parliamentary seats conceded by Allies!
Former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has proven, based on strong circumstantial evidence, that Agong's Decree on House Arrest exists and that he merits benefit of the doubt on the matter!
In the vibrant tapestry of Malaysian politics, an unsettling pattern has emerged, one that blurs the line between solemn governance and theatrical frivolity. A...
One can gauge the power of a political party by two means: 1) Their success at elections; 2) The loyalty of the members. PKR seriously has issues with loyalty, if one were to look at the members who took a hike the last few years