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https://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/708...v2-1WGyxzg

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https://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/708...v2-1WGyxzg

Sacked Bersatu MP sues party for revoking membership; Parliament Speaker defends decision not to vacate seats

Labuan Member of Parliament (MP) Suhaili Abdul Rahman accused the Malaysian opposition party of violating his constitutional rights to personal liberty and free speech, among others.

One of the six Members of Parliament (MP) expelled from Malaysia’s opposition party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) for supporting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is suing the party for revoking his membership.

This comes as the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat - Malaysia’s House of Representatives - defended his decision for the MPs to keep their seats, claiming he is not a “postman” delivering Bersatu messages.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/sac...at-4474841

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Decision harmed the country’s parliamentary democracy, which was an offence under Section 124B of the Penal Code, covering activity detrimental to parliamentary democracy, according to local media. 

Mr Suhaili is one of seven elected representatives stripped of their membership for backing the Malaysian premier. Six are federal MPs and the other is a Selangor state assemblyman. 

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The six federal MPs are: Mr Suhaili, Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi (Tanjong Karang), Mr Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Mr Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), Mr Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), and Mr Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang).

They were sacked from the party last month, after failing to retract their support for Mr Anwar and not responding to a written instruction from the party’s supreme leadership council to pledge allegiance to the party.

Selat Klang assemblyman and former Selangor Bersatu chairman Abdul Rashid Asari also declared support for the leadership of Selangor chief minister Amirudin Shari. Mr Amirudin is a member of Mr Anwar’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR).

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul defended his decision not to declare the six MPs' seats vacant.

12 Jul 2024 (Updated:
SINGAPORE: One of the six Members of Parliament (MP) expelled from Malaysia’s opposition party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) for supporting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is suing the party for revoking his membership.

This comes:Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat - Malaysia’s House of Representatives - defended his decision for the MPs to keep their seats, claiming he is not a “postman” delivering Bersatu messages.

In a lawsuit filed with the KL High Court on Monday (Jul 8) & obtained by local media on Thursday, Labuan MP Suhaili Abdul Rahman accused Bersatu of violating his constitutional rights to personal liberty, free speech, and association, and for obstructing him in his duty to serve his constituents, according to the Malay Mail.

He also accused Bersatu of acting criminally in the matter, alleging its decision harmed the country’s parliamentary democracy, which was an offence under Section 124B of the Penal Code, covering activity detrimental to parliamentary democracy, according to local media.

They were sacked from the party last month, after failing to retract their support for Mr Anwar and not responding to a written instruction from the party’s supreme leadership council to pledge allegiance to the party.

Selat Klang assemblyman and former Selangor Bersatu chairman Abdul Rashid Asari also declared support for the leadership of Selangor chief minister Amirudin Shari. Mr Amirudin is a member of Mr Anwar’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR).

On Thursday, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul defended his decision not to declare the seats of the rogue former six MPs vacant, adding that he was not a messenger delivering Bersatu’s message to the Election Commission.

His ruling had been relayed to the Bersatu leadership on Wednesday.

Mr Johari said that he had explained his decision in a letter sent to Bersatu Chief Whip Ronald Kiandee. Mr Kiandee - who is also Beluran MP - had raised a standing order during a recent debate to discuss the matter.

“I want to make it clear that I am not a postman,” Mr Johari said, as quoted in local media. “When I receive something (a notice) like the one mentioned by the Beluran MP, I will make sure I study all the aspects involved.

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“And I made the decision, and my decision remains … there are no vacancies.”

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Problems left behind by Dr. My and Muhaidin! 

[Omnipresent88]

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2...n-to-china

Malaysia huat arh huat arh huat huat arh

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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2...n-to-china

Malaysia huat arh huat arh huat huat arh

Third world poor ahtiongs spend so much on durians

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Claiming up fuel price will only affect lich\elite ish the same kind of lie like claiming up GST will only affect lich\elite. Fuel will affect the cost of transport and logistic, and logistic will directly or indirectly affect the cost of all kind of consumable products in the country regardless of household items or luxury goods.

Anwar ish destined for failure. So far his boleh land economy revival plan ish still sticking to his predecessors OBOR concept to try attract RMB tourists and RMB investment, but have no other real alternatives. If AT economy not recovering, boleh land will suffer together.

Economy not good mean tax revenue also lesser, lesser tax revenue mean some welfare and expenses would need to cut, or some other form of income must be explored. Supposed fuel price ish one easy way to do so. After all sheep wool must still be harvested from the sheep one way or another.

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Sacked Bersatu MP sues party for revoking membership; Parliament Speaker defends decision not to vacate seats

Labuan Member of Parliament (MP) Suhaili Abdul Rahman accused the Malaysian opposition party of violating his constitutional rights to personal liberty and free speech, among others.

One of the six Members of Parliament (MP) expelled from Malaysia’s opposition party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) for supporting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is suing the party for revoking his membership.

This comes as the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat - Malaysia’s House of Representatives - defended his decision for the MPs to keep their seats, claiming he is not a “postman” delivering Bersatu messages.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/sac...at-4474841

Bersatu expels 123  members from party.
https://youtu.be/tqQq6ph4tpQ?si=od3VmdGqk4A7Ofa-

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Labuan MP drags Bersatu to court over effective expulsion for supporting Anwar. Suhaili accused Bersatu of violating his constitutional rights to personal liberty, free speech & association, for obstructing him in his duty to serve his Labuan constituents by obtaining development funds for their benefit. He also accused Bersatu of acting criminally in alleging its decision harmed the country’s parliamentary democracy, which was an offence under Section 124B of the Penal Code.

Suhaili alleged revocation was effectively an expulsion, which would safeguard his seat under exceptions allowed under anti-hopping law incorporated into Article 49A of the Federal Constitution, he & five other former Bersatu MPs previously declared support for PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim despite being members of the Opposition party. Ya!. Aside from Shuhaili, & 5 are Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang), Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang) dan Datuk Zulkafperi Hanapi (Tanjung Karang).

Bersatu subsequently sacked the Labuan MP and suspended the others. Yesterday, Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin criticised Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul’s for refusing to declare vacancies in the six MPs’ seats, saying it contravened the letter and spirit of anti-hopping law. Earlier today, Anwar defended Johari's decision and said the Speaker acted in accordance with the Federal Constitution.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/...ort/143373

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Malaysia to review all water deals with Singapore since 1962, says DPM Fadillah. 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The govt is reviewing all existing agreements related to the issue of raw water from the Johor River being sold to Singapore at a fixed price of 3 sen (SGD 0.01) per 1,000 gallons since 1962, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/...lah/143912

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Any subsidy given is painful when removed.

But it ma be necessary to go through the pain then to misallocate resources.

Yes people suffer one round of price hikes.

But the money saved can be channelled to help the poorest folks who need it most.

Unfortunately many people only measure a policy by the benefit they receive but faiil to appreciate that someone who needs jt more is getting it.

Anwar made a bold move ...and a right move but human selfish nature may work against him.

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Don't cherry-pick the law to suit your fancy, Anwar tells Opposition. KUALA LUMPUR: The Opposition should not pick choose only those parts of the law that suit its desires, says Datuk Seri Anwar.

The PM Anwar said this is what was done in the case of the "Bersatu six", who were ejected by their party after they pledged support for him. The (Dewan Rakyat) Speaker read the law and Constitution in its entirety and based his interpretation on those (to allow the MPs to keep their seats).
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2...opposition

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's nearly 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been hospitalised for "continuous coughing", his aide told AFP on Thursday (Jul 18).

"Mahathir is expected to be treated for the next few days," Sufi Yusoff said, adding he had been admitted on Monday.

A two-time former prime minister, Mahathir turned 99 last week.He has suffered several heart problems in recent years and underwent bypass surgeries. He spent nearly three months in hospital earlier this year.

Born on Jul 10, 1925, Mahathir served as prime minister twice, first taking office as the country's fourth national leader from 1981 until 2003. He then served as prime minister for a second time at the age of 92 from 2018 to 2020.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2...n-to-china

Malaysia huat arh huat arh huat huat arh

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2...n-to-china
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/ec...72060.html

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Problems left behind by Dr. My and Muhaidin! 

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir being investigated in anti-graft probe involving his sons...

Malaysia's anti-graft agency has confirmed former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (the FOX) is being investigated in connection with a probe involving his two sons. Both have been served notices to declare their wealth as part of ongoing inquiries…investigated in connection with a probe involving Dr M money to his 2 sons. Both his sons have been served notices to declare their wealth as part of ongoing inquiries into offshore financial and business records. The probe comes amid a widening crackdown on graft involving prominent political figures. This includes those seen as allied to the 99-year-old former leader the Old FOX Himself. Melissa Goh reports from Penang.

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https://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/708...v2-1WGyxzg

Zahid: No official talks between Umno, PAS on electoral pact.

No official meetings or discussions between Umno and PAS to form an electoral pact have taken place, said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. However, he did not rule out that certain quarters could have held meetings in their personal capacities.

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PN leaders continue to roar over Tiger Beer fundraiser. Perikatan Nasional leaders have come out swinging over a donation to a Chinese vernacular school which involved Tiger Beer.

Two of them, PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari and Bersatu’s Permatang assemblyperson Nurul Syazwani Noh sank their fangs into Amanah women’s wing chief Aiman Athirah Sabu.

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The six federal MPs are: Mr Suhaili, Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi (Tanjong Karang), Mr Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Mr Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), Mr Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), and Mr Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang).

They were sacked from the party last month, after failing to retract their support for Mr Anwar and not responding to a written instruction from the party’s supreme leadership council to pledge allegiance to the party.

Selat Klang assemblyman and former Selangor Bersatu chairman Abdul Rashid Asari also declared support for the leadership of Selangor chief minister Amirudin Shari. Mr Amirudin is a member of Mr Anwar’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR).

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul defended his decision not to declare the six MPs' seats vacant.

12 Jul 2024 (Updated:
SINGAPORE: One of the six Members of Parliament (MP) expelled from Malaysia’s opposition party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) for supporting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is suing the party for revoking his membership.

This comes:Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat - Malaysia’s House of Representatives - defended his decision for the MPs to keep their seats, claiming he is not a “postman” delivering Bersatu messages.

In a lawsuit filed with the KL High Court on Monday (Jul 8) & obtained by local media on Thursday, Labuan MP Suhaili Abdul Rahman accused Bersatu of violating his constitutional rights to personal liberty, free speech, and association, and for obstructing him in his duty to serve his constituents, according to the Malay Mail.

He also accused Bersatu of acting criminally in the matter, alleging its decision harmed the country’s parliamentary democracy, which was an offence under Section 124B of the Penal Code, covering activity detrimental to parliamentary democracy, according to local media.

They were sacked from the party last month, after failing to retract their support for Mr Anwar and not responding to a written instruction from the party’s supreme leadership council to pledge allegiance to the party.

Selat Klang assemblyman and former Selangor Bersatu chairman Abdul Rashid Asari also declared support for the leadership of Selangor chief minister Amirudin Shari. Mr Amirudin is a member of Mr Anwar’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR).

On Thursday, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul defended his decision not to declare the seats of the rogue former six MPs vacant, adding that he was not a messenger delivering Bersatu’s message to the Election Commission.

"Muhyiddin is sometimes right". His ruling had been relayed to the Bersatu leadership on from boss himself. Mr Johari said that he had explained his decision in a letter sent to Bersatu Chief Whip Ronald Kiandee. Mr Kiandee - who is also Beluran MP - had raised a standing order during a recent debate to discuss the matter.

“I want to make it clear that I am not a postman,” Mr Johari said, as quoted in local media. “When I receive something (a notice) like the one mentioned by the Beluran MP, I will make sure I study all the aspects involved. "& I made decision. My decision remains there are no vacancies.”

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Najib, son fail to postpone RM1.7 bil bankruptcy notice hearing. Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his son Datuk Nazifuddin failed to stall the bankruptcy proceeding initiated by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) to recoup billions of ringgit in unpaid tax from the duo.

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his son Datuk Nazifuddin failed to stall the bankruptcy proceeding initiated by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) to recoup RM1.7 billion in unpaid tax from the duo.

This is after High Court here rejected father & son's application (for postponement) today. Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Shafee, who appeared for duo, said they requested a postponement b'cos they had filed an appeal for a tax reassessment with the Special Commissioners of Income Tax. "We will appeal to the decision," he said briefly when after the proceeding.

The incarcerated former prime minister and his son has exhausted their final avenue to overturn the High Court's decision compelling them to settle RM1.69 billion and RM37.6 million in unpaid taxes and penalties respectively last year. This was after the Federal Court's ruling on Oct 16, 2023 that affirmed IRB's summary judgement compelling them to settle the amounts for the period between 2011 and 2017.

The top court, in an unanimous decision, ruled Section 103(1) of the Income Tax Act (ITA) provides that tax payable under an assessment shall be due and payable on the due date, regardless of whether the person appeals against the assessment. The court said the present incarnation of the ITA was enacted by the legislature to facilitate the expeditious collection of government revenue and to deter tactical attempts from would-be tax evaders to delay the payment of outstanding taxes.

Najib and Nazifuddin were served with a bankruptcy notice three years ago following their failure to pay the disputed monies to the IRB.
According to the notice sighted by the New Straits Times, the former prime minister has to pay RM1.69 billion with interest at five per cent, for the period between July 22, 2020 and Feb 4, 2021 amounting to RM45.9 million from the date of the order of the summary judgement as well as costs of RM15,000. This brings the accumulated sum to RM1.73 billion. Meanwhile, Nazifuddin has to pay RM37.6 million with interest at five per cent for the period between July 6, 2020 and Feb 4, 2021, amounting to RM1.1 million from the date of the order of a summary judgement as well as costs of RM10,000. This brings the accumulated sum to RM38.7 million.

On July 22, 2020, High Court allowed the IRB's application for a summary judgement be entered against Najib in its suit to recover RM1.69 bil in taxes from latter for period between 2011 & 2017. On July 6 same year, another High Court ordered Nazifuddin, 39, to pay RM37,644,810.73 in unpaid taxes to the IRB.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts...ce-hearing

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Sacked Bersatu MP sues party for revoking membership; Parliament Speaker defends decision not to vacate seats

Labuan Member of Parliament (MP) Suhaili Abdul Rahman accused the Malaysian opposition party of violating his constitutional rights to personal liberty and free speech, among others.

One of the six Members of Parliament (MP) expelled from Malaysia’s opposition party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) for supporting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is suing the party for revoking his membership.

This comes as the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat - Malaysia’s House of Representatives - defended his decision for the MPs to keep their seats, claiming he is not a “postman” delivering Bersatu messages.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/sac...at-4474841

Court can't hear challenge on Labuan MP's membership cessation: Bersatu. Bersatu contended that courts have no jurisdiction to hear Labuan MP Suhaili Abdul Rahman’s challenge over his membership cessation. The opposition party raised this in its application to strike out the elected representative’s lawsuit. Aug 1, 2024.

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Malaysia's VEP info counter to open in Woodlands, as its transport minister sticks to Oct 1 enforcement deadline. Speaking to reporters in Johor Bahru, Mr Anthony Loke did not give details on the location of the information counter in Woodlands. It is also not clear whether drivers would be able to apply for the VEP in Singapore.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/mal...ts-4519526

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https://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/708...v2-1WGyxzg

PAS is creating a storm in a tankard over this event. Surely it is the outcome or result of the exercise which truly matters, rather than the method or means employed to achieve it. CcAll settled', Hamzah says over PN 'storm in teacup'

The government is stingy with its funding. Vernacular schools need money, and this is one way of achieving it. As far as I am aware, no one has complained about some previous major polo tournaments in Malaysia, which has, among its sponsors, the Veuve Clicquot champagne house and Carlsberg. So, is PAS’ criticism based on class divisions or racial bias?

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The Perikatan Nasional top leadership appears to have successfully brokered peace between Gerakan & the PAS, which had been at loggerheads over issue on brewery donations to vernacular schools. In a cryptic Facebook post afternoon, PN secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin said "everything been settled" through discussion 

Meanwhile. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has brokered peace between two feuding senior party leaders in Selangor and advised them to leave their past behind. During the launching of the Kota Raja Umno division meeting in Klang this afternoon, Zahid called the division chief Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz & Selangor Umno chairperson Megat Zulkarnain Omardin to come on stage and make amends.

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The Perikatan Nasional top leadership appears to have successfully brokered peace between Gerakan & the PAS, which had been at loggerheads over issue on brewery donations to vernacular schools. In a cryptic Facebook post afternoon, PN secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin said "everything been settled" through discussion 

Meanwhile. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has brokered peace between two feuding senior party leaders in Selangor and advised them to leave their past behind. During the launching of the Kota Raja Umno division meeting in Klang this afternoon, Zahid called the division chief Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz & Selangor Umno chairperson Megat Zulkarnain Omardin to come on stage and make amends.

Bersatu's own issues hinder mediation efforts with PAS, Gerakan. (Aug 4, 2024 11:15 AM)
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Despite assurances that relations between PAS and Gerakan were back to normal yesterday, some observers say it would be difficult for Bersatu to prevent further flare-ups between the two parties.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Political Science senior lecturer Jamaie Hamil said unresolved internal issues within Bersatu are likely to complicate efforts to broker peace between its Perikatan Nasional partners..
https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/714263

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Claiming up fuel price will only affect lich\elite ish the same kind of lie like claiming up GST will only affect lich\elite. Fuel will affect the cost of transport and logistic, and logistic will directly or indirectly affect the cost of all kind of consumable products in the country regardless of household items or luxury goods.

Anwar ish destined for failure. So far his boleh land economy revival plan ish still sticking to his predecessors OBOR concept to try attract RMB tourists and RMB investment, but have no other real alternatives. If AT economy not recovering, boleh land will suffer together. 

Economy not good mean tax revenue also lesser, lesser tax revenue mean some welfare and expenses would need to cut, or some other form of income must be explored. Supposed fuel price ish one easy way to do so. After all sheep wool must still be harvested from the sheep one way or another.

Malaysia Boleh ..  it’s near a deal w/Singapore to develop S.E.A 1st border Special Economic Zone (SEZ),  two countries hope will lure new investment and spur growth. “We have gone into some final legwork,” Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, who is representing Malaysia in bilateral talks with Singapore, said at a briefing in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (Jul 10). “Both sides should be able to sign a deal” and unveil the zone in September.

The geographic makeup of zone has almost been finalised, Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi said at the briefing. Isit in JB...

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Even after Malaysia national shuttlers had returned home from 2024 Paris Olympics with two bronze medals, politicians are still trading smashes with each other.

The first smash came from Bersatu lawmaker Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad, who took offence with Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh lauding Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn for bagging silver in the men’s singles.

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Malaysia Boleh ..  it’s near a deal w/Singapore to develop S.E.A 1st border Special Economic Zone (SEZ),  two countries hope will lure new investment and spur growth. “We have gone into some final legwork,” Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, who is representing Malaysia in bilateral talks with Singapore, said at a briefing in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (Jul 10). “Both sides should be able to sign a deal” and unveil the zone in September.

The geographic makeup of zone has almost been finalised, Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi said at the briefing. Isit in JB...

Moi ish really skeptical whether this will work, after all the rebuilding of the simple simple causeway and that HSR link already got so many conflicts between the two sides and quarrel for so many years already.

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Malaysia Boleh .. Big Grin it’s near a deal w/Singapore to develop S.E.A 1st border Special Economic Zone (SEZ),  two countries hope will lure new investment and spur growth. Who were be here, unless Malay they say ok...

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Bersatu's own issues hinder mediation efforts with PAS, Gerakan. (Aug 4, 2024 11:15 AM)
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Despite assurances that relations between PAS and Gerakan were back to normal yesterday, some observers say it would be difficult for Bersatu to prevent further flare-ups between the two parties.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Political Science senior lecturer Jamaie Hamil said unresolved internal issues within Bersatu are likely to complicate efforts to broker peace between its Perikatan Nasional partners..
https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/714263

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Political Science senior lecturer Jamaie Hamil said unresolved internal issues within Bersatu are likely to complicate efforts to broker peace between its Perikatan Nasional partners.