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March 17, 2021 Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. Reuters Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday sought to defuse dissent among supporters over a purported plan to join forces in upcoming polls with rivals such as the ex-leader Najib Razak , saying talks remained at a preliminary stage. Anwar’s supporters have reacted with consternation after the 73-year-old said in a weekend interview that his Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Najib’s United Malays National Organisation (Umno) shared fundamental goals. Those comments stood in sharp contrast to PKR’s long-standing...

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YOURSAY | Xavier's defection - politics just got even dirtier Modified15 Mar 2021, 11:10 pm A Vijay47: Sungai Buloh MP Sivarasa Rasiah, you have more than implied that MACC has allowed itself to be used as a political tool. Similarly, most Malaysians, whether government or opposition-leaning, share the perception that despite their pious protestations, many public agencies have become the cat’s paw to ruling parties, rather than serving the government of the day. But at this junction, we must part, sir, when you proceed to claim that selective investigation was the reason for Kuala Langat M...

In one of the videos, he fires a scathing salvo at the govt and the decision to hold a single-day Parliament session.

PUTRAJAYA – Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has given an assurance that action under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance (No.2) 2021 will be taken against those involved in spreading false news about COVID-19 and the Proclamation of Emergency, and not because of criticism. He said his ministry (KKMM) listened to the views and criticisms of various parties, whether members of opposition parties, non-governmental organisations or the Malaysian Human Rights Commission, who expressed concern about the ordinance. Advertisement “I would like to reiterate ...