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Top Malaysian Political Stories In 2020

On 4 December, Malaysia fell into another political impasse when former Perak MB Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu failed to garner enough votes of confidence during the state legislative assembly.He resigned the next day and started a statewide political maneouvering, where even opposition party DAP offered itself to join UMNO to form a multi-racial state government.However, the offer was quickly rejected.As politicians from Bersatu, UMNO, PAS, and others wrestled for […]

today18 December 2020

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Emergency In Malaysia, Explained

Since yesterday, various Opposition members decried Muhyiddin's alleged attempt to declare an emergency as an 'overkill' move, citing existing laws as sufficient for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.However, it is worth noting that while the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 can empower the government to call off big gatherings, it cannot call off a by-election, a state election, or a snap poll.After the passing of former de facto […]

today24 October 2020

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Rape, Incest & Molestation Among 1,721 Sexual Crimes Committed Against Children This Year

According to New Straits Times, the ministry recorded 1,856 underage marriages in 2018 alone. Among the number, 1,542 cases involved Muslim couples, while 314 cases involved non-Muslim couples.Sabah topped the list of recorded underage marriages involving Muslims, while Pahang took the number one spot for non-Muslim cases.Here is the breakdown of cases according to each state and federal... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today19 August 2020

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Malaysians Angered By Minister Who Flouted Home Quarantine After Returning From Turkey

The owner of the nasi kandar restaurant linked to the Sivaganga cluster, Nezar Mohamed Sabur Batca, has been charged with five months in jail and a RM12,000 fine for violating the HSO.On the other hand, a woman in Perak was sentenced to one day in jail and a RM8,000 fine for dining out while under quarantine orders.The most recent case involves a technician from Penang who was slapped... Click here […]

today19 August 2020

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6 Times MPs’ Questions Were Ignored Or Dismissed In The 14th Parliament So Far

After Mohamad Ariff was ousted, former deputy Nga Kor Ming relinquished his position in solidarity with the former's removal, reported New Straits Times.His resignation came ahead of the motion for his removal in the Dewan Rakyat during lunchtime.When the Parliament reconvened after the break, Premier Muhyiddin withdrew his motion to remove Nga as the deputy speaker since the latter had... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today18 July 2020

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“Too Dark, Can’t See” – Baling MP’s Comment In Dewan Rakyat Infuriates The Opposition

"Before we proceed, Speaker, based on the rules, I request Baling MP to retract his 'too dark, can't see' comment," said Rayer.To which Abdul Azeez shouted into the microphone, saying, "I am 'too dark, can't see' too. What's the difference here?" "YB is dark too. Being dark is not an issue."As Rayer and Abdul Azeez continued arguing over each other, newly-minted Dewan Rakyat Speaker... Click here to read the full […]

today13 July 2020