They are all key leaders of the parties represented in Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s Cabinet. Tengku Zafrul Aziz and several other … More
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I only asked for my entitlement as ex-PM, says Najib
PETALING JAYA: Najib Razak has responded to the uproar surrounding news that he has applied for a plot of land … More
RM100 mil privilege for Najib forces opposition to reconsider ties with govt
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim threatens to pull plug on MoU following government’s ‘shocking’ move KUALA LUMPUR : The government’s move … More
Zafrul confirms cabinet discussion after Dr M queries RM100m housing for Najib
Revelation prompts several opposition MPs to voice dissatisfaction. Dr Mahathir Mohamad asks what Najib Razak has done for the country … More
‘Post-retirement’ Mahathir to ‘tell all’ in book
‘Capturing Hope’ lays out his story of his return to active politics and the events leading up to the 2018 … More
The difference between Muhyiddin and Najib
Muhyiddin made his position on Najib known years ago, and he suffered within the party for that. It is very … More
Revealed: Najib to get free house worth RM100 million in posh KL neighbourhood
Unease as government decides to ‘reward’ former PM for his national service despite his high-profile corruption conviction. Former leader Najib … More
Malaysia minister ‘unaware’ Najib picked as state adviser
Malaysia’s Finance Minister Zafrul Abdul Aziz said he isn’t aware whether Najib Razak has been appointed as an adviser to … More
Report: MPs, including Opposition, receive special allocation from PM to aid constituencies
KUALA LUMPUR : MPs from both sides of the political divide have started receiving the Prime Minister’s Special Allocation for … More
PM unveils new loan repayment support programme for low-income group
KUALA LUMPUR : The government today unveiled a new programme called the Financial Management and Endurance Programme (Urus), which will … More
Umno info chief made PMO economics director
PETALING JAYA : Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan has been appointed economics director in the Prime Minister’s Office. In a … More
Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri seeks ‘family’ unity as political tension rises
KUALA LUMPUR (BLOOMBERG) : Malaysia Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob unveiled his “Malaysian Family” concept on Friday (Oct 8) in … More
Anwar on never becoming PM: Que será será
Opposition leader says he will continue holding the government accountable. PKR president Anwar Ibrahim today said that should he never … More
No more palaces for our Prime Ministers (Part 2)
Before the grandiose and imposing Seri Perdana Putrajaya was built, where did our previous Prime Ministers stay? Tunku Abdul Rahman … More
No more palaces for our Prime Ministers (Part I)
Malaysia needs to move beyond the “presidential premier” model and stop treating Prime Ministers as though they are kings. While … More
Only 22 years old but conditions at Seri Perdana are an embarrassment
The floor area of Seri Perdana is almost the same size as the White House but while the former is … More
PM hopes ministers won’t need to be sacked for failing 100-day report card
‘I asked each minister to personally table their ministry’s report.’ Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed hope that none … More
MoU with Pakatan reduces political heat, brings positive impact, says PM Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Memorandum of Understanding on Transformation and Political Stability … More
PM gives posts Umno MPs who backed Najib in pulling support for Muhyiddin
Azalina Othman Said and Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub were among those who had heeded the call for Umno MPs to revoke … More
Malaysia’s 5-Year Plan Sets Its Sights on High-Income Status by 2025
The new PM’s plan focuses on raising income and reining in pollution. Can it be achieved or is it a … More
Malaysian PM Ismail’s push on bumiputera equity faces criticism in country
KUALA LUMPUR : A new policy announced by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on bumiputera equity has come under fire, … More
How Long Can Ismail Sabri Survive as PM? (Part 2)
The PM’s lack of knowledge and depth in these areas will cause him grief and troubles at some point. Part … More
Government-Pakatan Harapan MoU ignored the ‘elephant in the room’ (Part 2)
IN part 1 of my article, I mentioned that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition appears to be ‘protecting’ Prime Minister … More
How Long Can Ismail Sabri Survive as PM? (Part 1)
How long can our “accidental” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob survive? Part I – The rise of Ismail … More
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