Malaysia

Malaysia – Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen of the DAP has urged for strong governance in Sarawak to safeguard the state’s multi-cultural tolerance despite the governing Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) coalition with federal parties PAS, Umno, and Perikatan Nasional. Dr Yii, who is his party’s surprise candidate for the Batu Kawah seat, stated people in this area are concerned about …

Malaysia – The Umno Supreme Council voiced “disappointment” after the Court of Appeal in Kuala Lumpur’s decision to maintain former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak‘s conviction for misappropriating RM42 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd. Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said in a statement today that this was the council’s position after a meeting headed by Umno president Datuk Seri …

Malaysia – Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has committed to develop specialty hospitals and satellite units in Sarawak as part of its election program in order to prioritize healthcare and welfare in the state. Dr Michael Teo Yu Keng, MP for Miri, said in a statement that Sarawak’s health system is in critical state and that special appropriations are required. If …

Malaysia – Sarawak Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairman Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian has said that the party would comply by any action taken against its four members who are participating in the 12th state election against the intentions of the party. According to him, the party’s constitution explicitly stipulates that stern disciplinary action, which may include having their …

Malaysia – Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), disputed that he was accompanied by his family on a trade mission to Europe in October. Several members of Pakatan Harapan (PH), led by Jelutong MP RSN Rayer, had queried Azmin during his ministerial winding-up speech if he had brought his family along for the official …

Malaysia – The Court of Appeal will rule today on Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s appeal against his 12-year prison sentence and RM210 million sentence for misappropriating RM42 million in funds from SRC International Sdn Bhd. The former prime minister and his defence counsels had casual contact with Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s son, Muhammad Farhan, who tested positive for …

Malaysia – Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is convinced that the public is capable of evaluating all the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) administration has accomplished so far and electing them for the next five years. The head of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), who is running for the Gedong seat in the 12th state election, said …

Malaysia – Companies that want to invest in Selangor will have to pay 50 percent less in land premium deposits starting next year, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. The 150 percent deposit rate that was in place before was seen as a burden on investors. A deposit (land premium) of just 100% is what the state government will …

Malaysia – After one of his party colleagues criticized Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh for wearing a hijab, a DAP leader today warned that Malaysians either accept the country’s variety and moderation or face irrelevance. Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, vice-chief of the Johor DAP, said such characteristics were critical given Malaysia‘s multiculturalism. “We must not only respect others’ cultures, religions, and …

Malaysia – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the government is dedicated to boosting the participation of Bumiputera firms in large-scale national projects. He also said that the government is dedicated to revising procurement procedures enforced by government-linked businesses (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs), as well as concerns with Bumiputera company equity, which remains considerably below …