One year on: What do you really think about Malaysia Baru

 

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Growing weariness as the rakyat awaits a better life under PH

If there was a honeymoon feeling among Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders last May when the coalition pulled off the first change of government since Independence in 1957, they must have come down to earth with a bump.

The list of challenges that the new government faces to put Malaysia on a ...

One Year After May 9 - An opinion piece by The Edge

It seems like only yesterday that I was receiving pictures and videos of election rallies from across the country. Now, Pakatan Harapan has been in power for a year. How time flies. How has it done in the past 12 months? Mostly good, with some opportunities for improvement, as with most things.

Business climate: Positive changes, but speedier approvals needed

Although civil society may be concerned about the slow pace of reform in Malaysia Baru, the Pakatan Harapan government has done more in one year than the Barisan Nasional ever did in checking gross abuse of power, lifting the veil of impunity and putting back in place a respect for the rule of la...

Checks and Balances: True test of reformation lies in the future

When the Pakatan Harapan government took over the Ministry of Health (MoH), it was one of the better organised and well-performing ministries, even under the Barisan Nasional administration. Professional, competent and experienced civil servants form the backbone of the health department, steerin...

Healthcare: On the right track, but financing challenge awaits

In Promise 17 of its manifesto, Pakatan Harapan (PH) committed itself to take firm action to restore the trust of the people in the elections, acknowledging that there are many concerns about the integrity of the electoral system.

Despite several seriously flawed structural issues in th...

Electoral Reform: Impressive changes leading to a robust democracy

Since the last general election, the space for press freedom has expanded considerably. Almost overnight, the electronic and print media shed their political inhibitions, while censorship in many areas dropped, the most noticeable, of course, surrounding the issue of 1MDB. At first, the media app...

Press Freedom: Build on creditable progress for freer expression

The challenge has always been to improve the quality and standard of education in the country. It is imperative to improve the economic livelihood and social strata of the B40 and M40 groups to ensure that they have better prospects in life. This will give them the opportunity to aspire for highe...

Education: The commitment to quality, efficiency and meritocracy

Within a year of the regime change, we have seen some significant changes in our political system and public life — in Parliament, the electoral process and the media. Not many of Pakatan Harapan’s promises have been fulfilled but progress has been seen.

The most obvious changes happene...

Political Reform: Public must demand that reforms continue

Two things dominated Sarawak politics in the past 12 months.

First was the debate over the Malaysia Agreement of 1963 (MA63) and the failed constitutional amendment on April 9 to restore the status of Sabah and Sarawak back to the original wording of the agreement. The constitutional am...

Malaysia Agreement 1963: In election mode, state nationalism reigns in Sarawak

From my perspective, the root cause of the present-day issues of racism and extremism lies mainly in the prevalent narrative of Islam in the country. When Malaysians voted in a new government, I wrote in several articles that for Malaysia, the battle in the next five years and perhaps beyond woul...

Race relations: Change the narrative for true national harmony

One year after our momentous change of government, I am breathing much more easily. This country is not going to implode in the sense that I felt in the years running up to 2018.

Where civil liberties are concerned, we certainly see much more freedoms than before. The Attorney-General’s...

Civil liberties: Show political courage to do the right thing

Sabah and Sarawak assumed a critical political status for over a decade from the 2008 general election, as their parliamentary seats became indispensable for the formation of the federal government, which at the time was commanded by the longstanding Barisan Nasional coalition.

The poli...

Malaysia Agreement 1963: Restoration of state rights a priority for Sabah

Much water has flowed under the bridge in Malaysia since the regime change on May 9, 2018. Ironically, it turned out to be a double whammy for the new government, now that it is not only saddled with huge inherited problems, but also daunted by the explosive expectations of the voters who demand ...

Fixing the economy: Troubling signals on Putrajaya’s economic focus

RIYADH (April 28): Malaysia adopts a balanced foreign policy approach between the West and East and stands clear of any sort of position that is deemed provocative, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday.

Anwar: Malaysia adopts a balanced foreign policy, stands clear of provocations

RIYADH/DUBAI (April 28): Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, will adjust its Vision 2030 plan to transform its economy as needed, scaling back some projects and accelerating others, its finance minister said on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 projects to be adjusted as needed, finmin says

KUCHING (April 28): Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said on Sunday that prospective investors must deposit at least RM2 million or purchase property worth not less than RM1.5 million to obtain permanent residency (PR) in the state.

Abang Johari: Investors must deposit minimum RM2 mil to migrate to Sarawak

BANGKOK (April 28): Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has abruptly resigned after losing the role of deputy prime minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, local media reported on Sunday.

Thai foreign minister resigns, local media report

SEREMBAN (April 28): Tabung Haji (TH) bore over RM350 million in direct and indirect financial assistance costs for this year's haj operations, its haj management general manager Mohamed Heikal Mohamed Yusuff revealed on Sunday.

Tabung Haji bore more than RM350m in assistance cost for this year's haj ops

KUCHING (April 28): Water is an important component which acts as a stabiliser and catalyst for sustainable national development, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Water acts as stabiliser, catalyst for sustainable national development — Fadillah

LISBON (April 28): Russia's air defence systems destroyed 17 drones launched by Ukraine over its territory, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday, with a regional official saying the attack targeted an oil storage facility in the Kaluga region.

Russia says it destroyed 17 drones launched by Ukraine

CYBERJAYA (April 28): The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 will come into effect on June 1, thus further increasing the level of safety and health at workplaces nationwide, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

Minister: Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 comes into force on June 1

SHANGHAI (April 28): A private jet linked to Tesla chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk landed in Beijing on Sunday, a flight tracking app showed, as two people with knowledge of the matter said the billionaire was kicking off a surprise visit to the automaker's second-biggest market.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk kicks off surprise trip to Beijing, sources say

BANGKOK (April 28): Thai former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named the country's finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

Former exec Pichai named as Thai finance minister, faces growth challenges

Companies Commission of Malaysia issues directive to Ewog’s trustee to freeze trust account funds

Companies Commission of Malaysia orders East West One Group’s trustee to freeze trust account funds

Boustead Properties Bhd will unveil its latest transit-oriented development in Mutiara Damansara in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024). A redevelopment project of the eCurve mall, which began operating in 2006 and was closed in 2021, The Lines will be part of the developer’s efforts to elevate the neighbourhood through the Mutiara Damansara revitalisation plan. The overall plan will take about 10 to 15 years to complete with an estimated gross development value of RM8.9 billion.

Reimagining Mutiara Damansara

HULU SELANGOR (April 27): The Selangor government, via several subsidiaries, including the Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or MBI, has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with several technology companies in Germany, in an effort to further develop the state.

Selangor signs MOU with tech firms in Germany

(April 28):&nbsp;A higher-for-longer interest rate environment is burnishing the credentials of cheap Chinese stocks and driving value investment strategies in Asia.&nbsp;

Fed repricing gives rise to new equities playbook in Asia

SHANGHAI (April 28): A private jet linked to Tesla chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk landed in Beijing on Sunday, a flight tracking app showed, as two people with knowledge of the matter said the billionaire was kicking off a surprise visit to the automaker's second-biggest market.

RIYADH (April 28): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Saturday (April 27) night for a three-day working visit to participate in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting.&nbsp;

Anwar arrives in Riyadh for World Economic Forum's Special Meeting

CYBERJAYA (April 28): The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 will come into effect on June 1, thus further increasing the level of safety and health at workplaces nationwide, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

KUCHING (April 28): Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said on Sunday that prospective investors must deposit at least RM2 million or purchase property worth not less than RM1.5 million to obtain permanent residency (PR) in the state.

BANGKOK (April 28): Thai former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named the country's finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

Jazz luminary Tay Cher Siang and songstress Janet Lee share their journey through the vibrant world of jazz, each shaped by unique encounters and cultural influences. For Tay, a chance encounter with Astrud Gilberto’s Corcovado sparked a lifelong passion for jazz, rooted in Malaysia’s rich tapestry of sounds and traditions. His eclectic approach to music, termed “cham cham jazz”, celebrates the country’s multicultural essence, blending diverse elements into a harmonious fusion.&nbsp;

Jazz is their jam

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia is on a mission to explore various economic opportunities and attract new investments at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which will last two days starting Sunday.

Anwar on a mission to explore economic opportunities, attract new investments at WEF

RIYADH (April 28): The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting commences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia&nbsp;on Sunday, to find solutions to a host of global challenges relating to humanitarian issues, the climate and the economy.&nbsp;

World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting commences in Riyadh

KUCHING (April 28): Water is an important component which acts as a stabiliser and catalyst for sustainable national development, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

SEREMBAN (April 28): Tabung Haji (TH) bore over RM350 million in direct and indirect financial assistance costs for this year's haj operations, its haj&nbsp;management general manager Mohamed Heikal Mohamed Yusuff revealed on Sunday. &nbsp;

RIYADH/DUBAI (April 28): Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, will adjust its Vision 2030 plan to transform its economy as needed, scaling back some projects and accelerating others, its finance minister said on Sunday.

BANGKOK (April 28): Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has abruptly resigned after losing the role of deputy prime minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, local media reported on Sunday.

RIYADH (April 28): Malaysia adopts a balanced foreign policy approach between the West and East and stands clear of any sort of position that is deemed provocative, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday.

WASHINGTON (April 27): US&nbsp;President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, as protesters outside criticised his support for Israel's war against Hamas.

Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner

LISBON (April 28): Russia's air defence systems destroyed 17 drones launched by Ukraine over its territory, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday, with a regional official saying the attack targeted an oil storage facility in the Kaluga region.

BEIRUT (April 28): France's foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah during a visit to Lebanon on Sunday, as Paris seeks to refine a roadmap that both sides could accept to ease tensions.

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