Tag: Malaysia

For Najib Razak, The Fight Continues

Najib Razak’s legal team was deeply disappointed by the refusal to stay the 15-year 1MDB sentence imposed by Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, but Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah says the defence will now take a fresh stay application to the Court of Appeal, where Najib’s substantive appeal is already pending — even as his separate house-arrest arrangement moves closer to reality.

Dorsett Hartamas: Terima Kasih, Abang Rider, Kami Hargai Jasa Anda

Bagi sebuah hotel yang mahu menjadi sebahagian daripada komuniti sekitarnya, menghargai abang-abang rider yang setiap hari berada di jalan raya adalah satu langkah kecil yang bermakna – lebih-lebih lagi apabila sarapan RM3 itu turut membantu mereka yang memerlukan, seperti apa yang dikendalikan oleh pekerja dan pengurusan Dorsett Hartamas.
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GE16: Electoral Landscape Looking Clearer As Polls Draw Nearer

Umno is preparing to repackage itself as a competent party ready to run government as a ‘professional administration’ based on history and traditions.

Johor Polls: Can BN Win Big Without The Najib Factor?

BN is going solo in Johor. Without Najib, and now with a united PH, repeating 2022’s landslide victory may be a bit of an uphill task.

PKR Fracture Proves the Reformasi Promise Was Never More Than a Slogan

The public break between Anwar and Rafizi exposes that the so-called reformist project by PKR died in government, leaving BN the only party offering coherence.

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.

UEC Recognition: A Shortcut That Undermines National Standards

UEC billed as inclusivity may instead create unequal pathways and undermine a shared national identity.

Law In Malaysia Permits Judicial Review On Public Interest Grounds

In law, judicial review asks whether the decision-maker considered irrelevant factors, ignored relevant ones, acted in bad faith or reached a conclusion no reasonable authority could reach (Part 2).

Delayed Motherhood Remains Stigmatised In Malaysia

Motherhood pressure in Malaysia remains entrenched as married couples are still expected to have children soon after marriage, despite fertility rates dropping to historic lows. Siva Tangai Raju has the story

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

Eight Years After We ‘Saved Malaysia’: Same Circus, New Tent

Eight years, and then some. GE14 toppled one government. Since then, we’ve had four prime ministers, BN is back in Cabinet, and reforms are stuck in committee.

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.

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!

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)