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Oct 31, 2024 · By addressing statelessness, we not only correct a grave injustice, but also enrich society with contributions of those who have been marginalised for far too long. Alfonso Min. August 26, 2024 5:06 PM. MalaysiaNow goes behind the headlines to bring you news, views and insights into the nation's biggest stories, breaking things down for you ...
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October 24, 2024 11:24 AM. The stance contrasts with the views of some Muslim scholars and rights groups, who consider the bill to be sectarian and unconstitutional. MalaysiaNow goes behind the headlines to bring you news, views and insights into the nation's biggest stories, breaking things down for you here and now.
Najib didn't chant 'reformasi' but did much better than Anwar, …
4 days ago · The former head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has given a scathing assessment of the Pakatan Harapan-led coalition government, saying Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had not only failed to live up to his reform slogans, but had proved to be worse than previous leaders through a series of actions against democracy and human rights.
GE15 - MalaysiaNow
Oct 22, 2024 · Court to decide on Masjid Tanah election petition on Oct 27. September 25, 2023 10:23 PM. The election petition was filed by Barisan Nasional's Abdul Hakim Abdul Wahid, seeking to nullify Mas Ermieyati Samsudin's GE15 win. What you need to know about the 15th general election.
Mahathir, 2 years shy of 100 and still on the go - MalaysiaNow
Jul 10, 2023 · Mahathir, 2 years shy of 100 and still on the go. Today, July 10, 2023, Dr Mahathir Mohamad turns 98. Despite a health scare some 18 months ago, Malaysia's most recognisable leader is now up and about, and very much himself again: when not hogging the local headlines with his characteristically frank and controversial views, he is travelling abroad and addressing international audiences who ...
Ringgit value will continue to fall for now, says economist
Sep 14, 2022 · The ringgit is expected to continue its fall in the near future due to the strengthening performance of the US dollar, an economist says. Lee Heng Guie, executive director at the Socio-Economic Research Centre, however said that its drop in value would be temporary. Speaking to MalaysiaNow, he said the ringgit would bounce back once the ...
'Halal' and Islamic principles: The slippery slope of Jakim's ...
Sep 21, 2024 · Jakim is the sole authority on halal certification for eateries nationwide. A scholar has questioned the extent to which the government's halal certification is in line with Islamic dietary principles, amid a debate triggered by a proposal by the religious affairs minister to make halal certification mandatory for non-Muslim restaurants that do ...
The ghost town of Forest City - MalaysiaNow
May 16, 2022 · The ghost town of Forest City. Originally envisioned as an innovative smart city constructed on four artificial islands in Johor, the project appears to be inching along with only a fraction of the occupants initially targeted. Ahmad Sadiq Mohamad Sani. May 15, 2022 7:44 PM 2 …
Frustrated customers chase AirAsia for refunds - MalaysiaNow
Nov 24, 2021 · AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes had assured in April that some 450,000 customers waiting for refunds would be repaid despite the airline’s cash problems due to Covid-19. It said since January last year, some 1.5 million people had received refunds while 2.9 million accepted credit accounts in exchange for money.
Kampung Baru, KL’s last Malay enclave | MalaysiaNow
June 11, 2022 6:00 PM 2 minute read. Kampung Baru, with its modest houses, stands in stark contrast with the skyscrapers and modern high-rise buildings in the rest of the city. Children play football in a small field in the shadow of the Petronas Twin Towers. A woman named Mama Long stands outside her house, known as the Blue House or Rumah ...