Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 2) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, MP for Muar, Johor.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 1) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ooi Choon Nam, Senior Journalist at Malaysiakini, and Aidila Razak, Special Reports Editor at Malaysiakini.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Orang Asli in Pulai wants elected representative to prioritise quality education for their children
The community wants more efforts made to encourage their children to attend school and understand the importance of education.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Awareness on voting among Orang Asli increasing
The Kensiu Orang Asli tribe in Kampung Lubuk Legong hope for an elected representative who can resolve their issues.
Wed Aug 09 2023
No signature of elected rep needed in education scholarship application form
The requirement to obtain the signature of an elected representative on the state government's scholarship and education Loan Application Form through Yayasan Pahang (YP) has been abolished starting t
Thu May 11 2023
Five Sabah BN state reps deny having plans to form new party
Shahelmey Yahya today denied claims that he and four other UMNO state elected representatives who are backing Hajiji Noor in the ongoing political crisis will be forming a new party.
Mon Jan 09 2023
People's interests, rights to be pillars - PM Anwar
PM Anwar said today that he will assume the responsibilities of an elected representative by placing the interests and rights of the people as main priorities.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Jail, fine, disqualify as elected representative under Election Offences Act 1954
After this election, the winning party is expected to form a govt with integrity, and together with the people, fight corruption.
Thu Oct 13 2022
DAP passes motion to amend constitution on anti-party hopping
The DAP 2022 Special Congress today passed a motion to amend its constitution prohibiting its elected representatives from party hopping in line with the Anti-Party Hopping Bill passed in Parliament.
Sun Sep 25 2022
GE15: PBM to only contest seats held by elected reps - Zuraida
Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) will field candidates only in seats now held by its elected representatives, in the GE15.
Sat Sep 24 2022
PBB won't force MPs to step down
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will not force its elected representatives to step down and make way for younger candidates in the coming general election.
Sat Aug 27 2022
"I don't miss politics" - Lee Lam Thye
Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said he never misses politics despite having served as an elected representative for several years previously.
Tue Aug 02 2022
PH files legal action over Sabah 40 per cent revenue entitlement
Thirteen Sabah PH elected representatives filed a legal action to seek a declaration over Sabah's 40 per cent entitlement of revenue derived by the federal government from Sabah annually.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Dewan Rakyat adopts motion to set up special select committee on Anti-Party Hopping Bill
Dewan Rakyat adopted a motion to set up a special select committee to provide recommendations on the constitutional amendment relating to the restrictions for elected representatives to switch parties
Mon Apr 11 2022
Johor polls: It's not a downgrade - Mohd Puad
"I want to spend my life serving the people. Either at the Parliamentary or state constituency level, it makes no difference for an elected representative," said Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi.
Wed Mar 09 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024