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Expect anti-reform attacks against Tommy Thomas to intensify   

Expect anti-reform attacks against Tommy Thomas to intensify   

He represents reform, and not everyone in Malaysia wants change.

PM promises equal status for Sabah, Sarawak after MA63 study completed

PM promises equal status for Sabah, Sarawak after MA63 study completed

Dr Mahathir says the Pakatan Harapan government realises that the status of Sabah and Sarawak had eroded under the previous administration. 

Utusan staff urged to protest delayed salary payments

Umno-owned Malay daily has been in the red for several years and now says it is struggling to pay its staff. 

Influential lawyer on the wrong side of the law

Influential lawyer on the wrong side of the law

Criminal charges may not kill Shafee Abdullah's career, but they will surely hurt his reputation as one who walks the corridors of power.

We celebrate two Merdeka this year, says Dr Mahathir

We celebrate two Merdeka this year, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says the second independence was Malaysia's liberation from a kleptocracy.

‘Bangsa Malaysia’ remains a dream if we don’t take it up

‘Bangsa Malaysia’ remains a dream if we don’t take it up

Inclusive national identity only works if the people identify themselves with the country, speak Bahasa Malaysia and accept the constitution.

Firms offer to build ECRL for RM10 billion, says Dr Mahathir

Firms offer to build ECRL for RM10 billion, says Dr Mahathir

If Putrajaya does not have enough funds Chinese-backed projects are either cancelled, deferred or their cost reduced.

Tax refunds paid out only when Putrajaya has money

Tax refunds paid out only when Putrajaya has money

The government needs to sort out empty coffers before it can repay taxpayers, including those 'victimised' for supporting then opposition, says prime minister.

Dr Mahathir on why Daim must stay

Dr Mahathir on why Daim must stay

He has all the right qualities which makes him indispensable, says the prime minister.

Lean times call for a thin Budget 2019, says PM

An RM1 trillion debt leaves the country with very little to spend, says Dr Mahathir.

BR1M will be reduced before it is discontinued, says Dr Mahathir

BR1M will be reduced before it is discontinued, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says the cash aid is unsustainable as the government is not stealing from the people.

Social media top source of news for Malays in GE14

Social media top source of news for Malays in GE14

Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp play an outsized role in terms of informing voters.

3-cornered fight for PKR Youth chief solidifies Azmin-Rafizi rivalry

3-cornered fight for PKR Youth chief solidifies Azmin-Rafizi rivalry

Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide joins the fray after being sidelined in his bid for the deputy Youth chief’s post.

Fahmi Ngah tipped as PKR's pick for Seri Setia

Fahmi Ngah tipped as PKR's pick for Seri Setia

Office of the Selangor Economic Advisor CEO said to have the support of eight party branches.

300,000 new members will decide outcome of PKR polls

300,000 new members will decide outcome of PKR polls

 5 states register highest number of new members with some leaders calling for clean-up of roll.