Malaysia – On February 20, DAP announced it supports the National Recovery Council’s (NRC) recommendation to restore international borders on March 1 in order to assist the country’s economic recovery and create new employment possibilities. Lim Guan Eng, the party’s secretary-general, said that the party is prepared to set aside political differences in order to satisfy the NRC’s demand, which …

Malaysia – PKR and the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) are still in seat negotiations, according to Muda. In a previous statement, Johor PKR stated that it had offered Muda three seats but had yet to hear back from the newly formed party. To that end, the Muda political bureau said that it has proposed contesting three seats that the …

Malaysia – DAP Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng noted that if action is not taken against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki over his proxy stock trading issue, Malaysia’s lower rating and rank in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) issued by Transparency International (TI) will continue to see a significant fall. The substantial decrease in ranks and …

Malaysia – Dr Boo Cheng Hau, Johor DAP’s outspoken leader has denied participation with purported group favoring Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) prime minister candidate. The member of the Johor DAP committee said that he was not responsible for any claims made concerning this alleged group. Dr Boo said that the event occurred at …

Malaysia – The Cost of Living Committee of Pakatan Harapan (PH) has demanded  the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and his deputy Datuk Rosol Wahid to quit after failing to manage food price increases. PH members brought the matter up in Parliament, according to a committee statement, but the government has failed to handle …

Malaysia – MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, said that the Barisan Nasional (BN) is not to blame for the Kedah government’s move to completely outlaw numbers forecast businesses in the state. Wee said today at a news conference that the decision originated from Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and was thus unrelated to the …

Malaysia – Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and former Penang Barisan Nasional chief Teng Chang Yeow have agreed to settle a defamation suit over an article on Pulau Jerejak. Lim’s counsel Datuk N. Mureli informed the Court of Appeal today that both parties have reached a settlement and a consent judgment draft has been filed in respect of …

Malaysia – If Pakatan Harapan (PH) wins the upcoming Melaka state election, former Melaka chief minister Adly Zahari would be the coalition’s nominee for the same position. This was revealed today by PH leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who was accompanied by Adly, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, and Amanah president Mohamad Sabu at a news conference held recently. According …

Malaysia – Lim Guan Eng, the DAP’s secretary general, today disputed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) impartiality. The Bagan MP questioned the MACC about the recent flurry of criminal proceedings against opposition MPs and the absence of legal action against government supporters. Lim criticized the MACC and the Attorney General’s Chambers of prosecuting only individuals who oppose the government or …

Malaysia – Lim Guan Eng, the DAP secretary-general, was the hero who defended Tabung Haji for the greater benefit of Malaysia, according to Parti Amanah Negara president Mohamad Sabu. The former defense minister, popularly known as Mat Sabu, said that it was Lim who persuaded the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Cabinet in 2019 to “rescue” the Muslim pilgrims’ fund, which had …