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Peaceful power transfers show Reformasi’s impact on Malaysia’s democracy: Tian Chua

Former PKR leader says acceptance of election outcomes and growing public accountability reflect decades of political change

Attack on Rafizi’s son an act of cowardice, has no place in democracy: Charles Santiago

Former Klang MP demands swift action to protect politicians and their families, calling for a transparent investigation into the shocking assault

No riots, no arrests: ‘Govt handled Turun Anwar rally maturely, far cry from iron fist past’

With cooperation from authorities, protest proceeded peacefully, drawing praise from observers and MPs who say Madani government is walking the talk on democratic freedom

PM wishes Turun Anwar protesters well, stresses criticism shouldn’t be seen as hostility

PM calls for continued dialogue, reinforcing the importance of peaceful dissent for a progressive democracy, thanks volunteers and security forces 

Malaysia holds firm at 40th spot in global Democracy Index

Malaysia has kept its 40th spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global Democracy Index 2023 with an overall score of 7.29 and is the highest-ranked country in Southeast Asia.

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157 ‘sick’ federal projects classified as critically delayed, with Education Ministry leading: A-G’s report

The Education Ministry has the highest number of stalled projects, contributing to a significant backlog under the 12th Malaysia Plan

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino earns a World Cup sized paycheck

Since 2016, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has seen his salary soar to over €5 million a year and that’s before performance bonuses and eye-popping perks like mattresses, tuxedos, and exercise steppers. Football’s top boss is living large while running the world’s game

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