The former prime minister says people from the lower income group will need the money in a slowing economy.

This year's convention cut to 2 days from the usual 5.

Many government contracts are awarded through direct and negotiated tenders – practices wide open to palm-greasing, says Centre to Combat Cronyism and Corruption director.

The lack of pomp this year has not dented their support of the former prime minister.

Claims merely to soil name of previous BN state government, says Khaled Nordin.

Such a move unwise in light of present financial situation, says Council of Eminent Persons chairman.

Government must ensure it can prove guilt of accused to avoid looking bad and wasting public funds on trial, says CEP chair.

The Council of Eminent Persons chairman says there are no quick fixes to the problems that the council has identified.

We did not expect the damage to be of such magnitude and severity, says Daim Zainuddin.

Enough of financial scandals, just focus on growing the economy, says the former finance minister.

A report with recommendations has been prepared for the prime minister, says the Council of Eminent Persons chairman.

New government can count on public goodwill to see it through the next 24 months, says Umno man.

The PKR president's suggestion comes after criticisms against lawmakers for their lack of decorum when debating in the House.

The PKR leader says he is not keen on banning books but those that mock religion must be acted upon.

The PKR president says his ties with the prime minister are good and will not allow anyone to drive a wedge between them.