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An interview with Premesh Chandran

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Malaysiakini (English)

Yesterday, Premesh Chandran announced that he would be stepping down as CEO of Malaysiakini. Here’s a Q&A about his time with the country’s top online news website and his future plans. You are stepping down as Malaysiakini CEO, why now and how did this come about? Actually, I had planned to step down in 2020, as I announced at Malaysiakini’s 20th anniversary dinner. It was a good time to let go, with a government committed to improving press freedom, combined with an experienced team and financial stability at Malaysiakini. However, as we were working on the transition, the unprecedented Covi… Continue reading “An interview with Premesh Chandran”

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YOURSAY | Deputy minister’s shocking lack of legal knowledge

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Malaysiakini (English)

YOURSAY | ‘We pay you to defend the Constitution, not your religion.’ Respect state laws – deputy minister on unilateral conversion Hello Brader: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Ahmad Marzuk Shaary is yet another clear example of an absolute lack of understanding and comprehension of fundamental issues that even a school kid can grasp. How can a federal government function in practice when a state is at liberty to pass laws that contradict federal laws, and then require the enforcement of those very contradictory laws on citizens all over the country, bey… Continue reading “YOURSAY | Deputy minister’s shocking lack of legal knowledge”

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Ex-Goldman banker’s bombshell

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Good morning, here’s what you need to know today. __Key Highlights __ Ex-Goldman banker’s bombshell Jobs for Najib’s children Zahid fights back __Ex-Goldman banker’s bombshell __Tim Leissner, a former Goldman Sachs banker, dropped several bombshells while testifying before a US court during the trial of fellow former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng. Ng is facing charges of conspiracy to commit bribery and money laundering over the 1MDB scandal. During the trial, Leissner testified that he had an affair with three Malaysians, some of who were politically connected. They include the niece of a f… Continue reading “Ex-Goldman banker’s bombshell”

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Ex-Goldman banker’s 1MDB corruption trial hits snag over evidence disclosure

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By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – The trial of a former Goldman Sachs banker accused of helping loot Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund will be paused due to late disclosure of some evidence by prosecutors to the defense, the judge in the case ruled on Wednesday. Roger Ng, Goldman’s former head of investment banking in Malaysia, has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to launder money and to violate an anti-bribery law. Prosecutors say Ng received millions of dollars in kickbacks for helping embezzle funds from 1MDB. Prosecutors said in a Wednesday morning court filing – more than a… Continue reading “Ex-Goldman banker’s 1MDB corruption trial hits snag over evidence disclosure”

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Brad Pitt Is A Golden Boy With A Dark Past

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When Brad Pitt stepped onto the screen as a cowboy hitchhiker in Thelma & Louise , he cemented his place in Hollywood, and he’s only continued to build his legacy with films like Fight Club, Ocean’s 11 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood . Yet for all his rugged good looks and acting chops, his life has been as full of ups and downs as his critically-acclaimed films. Here are 45 little-known facts about Hollywood golden boy Brad Pitt. Brad Pitt Facts1. Willy Pitt Doesn’t Have the Same Ring to It…Brad isn’t even his first name! Pitt’s birth name was William Bradley Pitt. Born December 18, 1963,… Continue reading “Brad Pitt Is A Golden Boy With A Dark Past”

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YOURSAY | Harapan’s structural problem in wooing voters

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YOURSAY | ‘Race and religion should not be issues after 65 years of independence.’ Championing Malay rights must not be at expense of others, says Anwar Existential Turd: PKR president Anwar Ibrahim seems to be making the argument that because the minorities are looking down on the Malays, therefore Malays need special rights. That is a strange justification indeed. Nowhere in this article did he mention the justification for Malay rights. Respect is something you earn by the sweat of your brow, not because of your birth. Even if we accept his argument for the sake of argument, he still needs … Continue reading “YOURSAY | Harapan’s structural problem in wooing voters”

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Hospitality 360 Launches Kuantan 188, Malaysia’s Second Tallest Tower; Targeting 350,000 Visitors This Year

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Kuantan 188 unveils its new logo along with certification as a member of the World Federation of Great Towers KUANTAN, Malaysia, Feb 21, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Hospitality 360, the hospitality arm of MAA Group Berhad, is pleased to announce the unveiling of Kuantan 188, a 188-metre tower that graces the heart of Kuantan, Pahang as well as Malaysia’s second-tallest tower, on 20 February 2022. Locals and tourists alike can now buy tickets online at Kuantan 188’s official website, travel Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) technology platform Go Tifi and on site to visit this iconic tower with the on… Continue reading “Hospitality 360 Launches Kuantan 188, Malaysia’s Second Tallest Tower; Targeting 350,000 Visitors This Year”