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YOURSAY | Najib has no shame in claiming his ‘entitlement’

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YOURSAY | ‘Why endorse a convict with a gift of this magnitude?’ Zafrul confirms cabinet discussion after Dr M queries RM100m housing for Najib Jordan Tan: This world-famous convicted man, who is appealing his RM210 million fine and 12-year jail sentence, is still enjoying outrider escort, parliamentary allowances and salary, is given freedom to travel overseas, has yet to pay his overdue income taxes, and is still conducting himself as the Pekan MP! Why was this RM100 million appreciation gift being considered as per his request? Just because Najib Abdul Razak was a former prime minister, fin… Continue reading “YOURSAY | Najib has no shame in claiming his ‘entitlement’”

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Youth group flags all 3 coalitions in Malacca polls for playing race card

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MALACCA POLLS | A youth group has flagged candidates and parties from all three coalitions contesting in the Malacca polls for using race and religion in their campaigning. Architects of Diversity (AOD) Malaysia said it had detected at least 17 uses of the race and religion card as of Nov 17 via its #KamiNampak (We can see) campaign. They cited three examples in a statement today, one for each coalition. For BN, they cited how its Paya Rumput candidate Rais Yasin reshared a TikTok video of Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki saying that “only Umno and BN can protect and defend our (Muslim) re… Continue reading “Youth group flags all 3 coalitions in Malacca polls for playing race card”

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COMMENT | Campaigns without campaigning in Malacca

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COMMENT | It is a few days before polling day in Malacca. Red, blue and the occasional yellow flags pepper the roads across Malaysia’s majestic historical gem. If it was not for the signs, flags and modestly-increased traffic, one would not believe there is an election happening. Residents are going about their everyday business, focusing on surviving, largely disconnected from the political competition. Disengagement The situation on the ground is markedly different than any other election in Malaysia. There is little excitement. Part of this is due to the Covid-19 imposed campaign SOPs that … Continue reading “COMMENT | Campaigns without campaigning in Malacca”

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Lawyer representing Pharmally’s Dargani siblings used to work for Palace

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Bella Perez-Rubio – Philstar.com November 17, 2021 | 5:51pm MANILA, Philippines — The chairman of the Senate blue ribbon panel on Wednesday accused one of the lawyers representing Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. execs Mohit and Twinkle Dargani of trying to hide his ties with Malacañang. Reelectionist Sen. Richard Gordon was referring to Daryl Ritchie Valles, one of four lawyers named by the Dargani siblings as their legal counsel. The two Pharmally executives are currently detained at the Senate following their failed attempt to flee to Malaysia from Davao City through a private flight. Gordon … Continue reading “Lawyer representing Pharmally’s Dargani siblings used to work for Palace”

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DNB instructed to engage with MPs for transparency’s sake – Annuar

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PARLIAMENT | Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa said he has instructed Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), which is in charge of the 5G rollout in Malaysia, to have engagement sessions with all MPs for the sake of transparency. This comes after Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Independent-Muar) suggested DNB hold a special briefing for MPs to explain in “meticulous detail” about the planned 5G rollout. “Regarding what Muar raised, I would like to inform this house that in my meeting with them (DNB) recently, in the past week or so, I have specifically instructed DNB to have engagements w… Continue reading “DNB instructed to engage with MPs for transparency’s sake – Annuar”

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Caloocan-Manila, Negros-Malaysia open PCAP playoffs

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Rick Olivares – Philstar.com November 17, 2021 | 9:57am MANILA, Philippines – Twenty-nine teams began the Professional Chess Association-San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Premier Cup. Now, there are 16. By end of Wednesday, there will be eight. The playoffs. The knockout rounds. It’s literally win or go home time. In the Northern Division, the top-seeded Pasig King Pirates battle the eighth-seeded Rizal Batch Towers. The second-seeded San Juan Predators take on the seventh-seeded Isabel Knight Raiders. The third-seeded Laguna Heroes lock horns with the up-and-coming Davao Chess Wizards. Lastly… Continue reading “Caloocan-Manila, Negros-Malaysia open PCAP playoffs”

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COMMENT | Give our rainforest chance to breath and rejuvenate

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COMMENT | Pledging anything on an international stage is not something to be taken lightly. Once a pledge is given, the giver is duty-bound to stand and act accordingly. By all rights, Malaysia, having now taken the pledges on climate change, must fulfil them not only for climate change but more for ourselves and the future generation. However, it would seem that the present Malaysian government does not take climate change or natural environment issues seriously. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob had pledged that Malaysia will meet her carbon goals by 2050, yet Environment and Water Minister… Continue reading “COMMENT | Give our rainforest chance to breath and rejuvenate”