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Posted on September 18, 2018

Called the PD-move, is the upcoming by-election on October 20 that is which we are likely to see Anwar win and make his way back to the government after 20 years.  The by-election was made possible by a PKR fellow member, Dayalt who vacated his seat to make way for Anwar to contest.  There has been much criticism of the actions of both the elected Dayalt and Anwar.  Some have also cried foul with the free banquets, concerts and the usual 'election goody projects'. 

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Foreign workers are not stealing your jobs or suppressing wages, says the report

Migrant workers tend to enter low-skilled jobs while Malaysians generally go into skilled and semi-skilled ones, a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report said. |Read more >|Malaymail

'Policymaking must consider disparities in income between states'

Policymaking must consider income threshold differences across states as there are huge disparities in the middle 40% (M40) income threshold between different states in Malaysia. |Read more >|SunDaily

Study: Malaysia's income gap doubled in two decades

Despite a reduction in official income inequality, the absolute earnings gap between Malaysia's top 20 per cent and their countrymen has nearly doubled, putting more Malaysians in relative poverty.|Read more >|TheStar

Low-skilled tech, foreign workers to slow down Malaysia’s march to an advanced economy

Malaysia’s adoption of low-skill based technologies linked to its dependence on foreign workers may possibly be slowing down the shift to becoming an advanced economy, says Khazanah Research Institute (KRI). |Read more >|TheStar

Report: Malaysians had 3.1 years of idle education

Despite going to school for an average of 12 years, Malaysian students get only about nine years’ worth of meaningful education, a study by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) said.​|Read more >|TheStar

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Deindustrialisation could work to Malaysia’s disadvantage, warns Khazanah Research

Malaysia’s push towards sustained economic growth must be underpinned by more emphasis on more hi-tech manufacturing and more capital invested in technology, says Khazanah Research Institute (KRI).|Read more >|TheStar

Lower-income households vulnerable to economic shocks

Low-income households in Malaysia remains vulnerable to economic shocks and emergencies due to low savings, a study by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) found.
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Malaysia needs to focus on its institutions

Malaysia needs to focus on strengthening its institutions for the country's development.|Read more >|TheStar

Why a 'rich' household in Kelantan is considered a low-income one in KL

In Kelantan where almost every household (85.3 per cent) earns below RM7,000 a month, you would be considered to be in the top 20 per cent (T20) group traditionally regarded as high-income if you earn RM7,000. |Read more >|Malaymail

Research: Malaysian households earning RM2,000 may have only RM76 left after expenses

A household in Malaysia earning less than RM2,000 a month may have only RM76 left after deducting household expenses, research by the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) has found. |Read more >|Malaymail

Report: Number of years spent in school not guarantee of good education

Even though Malaysians stay an average of 10 years in school, students have three years of schooling that do not contribute to their educational achievement, a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report said. |Read more >|Malaymail

Khazanah Research: Malaysian policy-making needs to be rooted in reality

Malaysian policymaking tends to suppress the difference in realities of income levels among households across the country with a contextless approach and by copying international standards considered “best practices” of high-income positions. |Read more >|Malaymail

Feel that only the rich get richer in Malaysia? You may be right

Ever wondered why you feel that the income divide between the rich and poor in Malaysia is getting wider and wider, despite the official index showing less inequality and a fairer distribution of income? |Read more >|Malaymail

Khazanah report: Malaysia needs to focus on strengthening core fundamentals

The focus on strengthening core fundamentals, while reflecting on the state of development, are among key priority areas essential towards securing the future of the state of all households in Malaysia. |Read more >|Malaymail

Thorough assessment of investments from China is important, says Khazanah report

A thorough assessment of investments from China, especially from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is seen as important for Malaysia, says the Khazanah Research Institute’s State of Household 2018: Different Realities Report. |Read more >|Malaymail

2.2 million foreigners sought greener pastures in Malaysia in 2017: Report

Malaysia was home to around 2.2 million foreign workers in 2017, with most of them hired in the agriculture and construction sectors, according to a report. |Read more >|NST

Study: Most women still working as cleaners, clerks, teachers, while men rule top management

Men outnumber women in most occupations except those considered low-level or “feminine”, a report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) showed. |Read more >|Malaymail

Women make up only two-fifths of the labour force - Khazanah report

The participation of women in the country’s labour market constitutes only two-fifths of the labour force even though half of the Malaysian working-age population are women. |Read more >|NST

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New Initiatives | Aug 15, 2019 @ 22:08

Sado cattle breeding hub in Terengganu: Azmin|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Initiatives: MCMC | Aug 13, 2019 

RM21.6b needed for National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan|Read more >|SunDaily

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Govt: MCMC | Aug 12, 2019

MCMC to assist in combating illegal business that is harming endangered animals|Read more >|TheStar

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Govt: Tourism | Aug 11, 2019 

Lahad Datu airport to be upgraded

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New Initiatives - Consumerism                                                    

New Initiatives: KPDNHEP 

KPDNHEP appointed 79 parliamentary consumerism coordinators|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Initiatives - Environment                                                      

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Govt: DoE | Aug 13, 2019

Environment Dept activates two action plans to tackle haze in Malaysia|Read more >|Malaymail​

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New Initiatives: MESTECC | Aug 08, 2019 

Plan underway to power up Orang Asli villages in Pahang, says Yeo|Read more >|NST

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New Initiatives - Education                                                         

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Aug 13, 2019 

• Maszlee: Civics education to cover both literacy and practical aspects|Read more >|NST

• PM expresses shame over country's dirty toilets.|Read more >|NST

• Lack of civic-mindedness will be destructive to the country: PM|Read more >|SunDaily

• Integrated and holistic implementation of civics education: Maszlee|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Initiatives - Transport                                                          

Govt: Works | Aug 09 2019 

Works ministry in favour of bikers restricted to left lane

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Aug 08, 2019 

RM10mil iFleet fund set up to promote telematics in bid to reduce road accidents|Read more >|TheStar

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Aug 07, 2019 | Malaysia bid to be aviation hub gets a boost|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 07, 2019 | Further consolidating Malaysia’s position as Airbus regional hub|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 07, 2019 | Transport Ministry to study impact of cabotage policy waiver in Sabah in November|Read more >|TheStar

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New Initiatives - Target Groups                                                   

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Aug 06, 2019 | 228 workplace nurseries set up in public sector as of July: Hannah Yeoh|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 06, 2019 | Applications to use E-DKK still low: Hannah Yeoh|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Initiatives - Housing                                                             

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Aug 06, 2019 | Getting home loans still a problem|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 13, 2019

Expect major upgrade for Penang Botanical Garden soon, says Jagdeep|Read more >|NST

Aug 11, 2019 | Sabah to identify site for protection of wildlife

|Read more >|SunDaily

Aug 10, 2019 | Malacca: Pioneer e-sports centre aimed at developing talented athletes|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 10, 2019 | Sabah needs to co me up with legal definition of indigenous people|Read more >|TheStar

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Aug 09, 2019 

Tax incentives could be given to private companies that contribute to schools’ development
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Aug 09, 2019 

14, 000ha gazetted for Orang Asli|Read more >|TheStar

Aug 09, 2019 

Liew mulls opening safari park in Sabah|Read more >|TheStar

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Aug 06, 2019 | Shafie Apdal: Sabah will not approve mining in resource-rich Maliau Basin|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Aug 06, 2019 | Sabah Wildlife Dept sets up 24-hour hotline, online site for complaints|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Aug 06, 2019 | Kedah stops operations of 61 plastic recycling factories|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Malaysia | Govt: IGP | Aug 21, 2019 @ 11:09

IGP: More than 100 policemen tested positive for drugs

More than 100 police officers tested positive for drugs during an operation conducted in every police contingent since Aug 13, according to Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador yesterday.|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Policies: Home | Aug 11, 2019 

Industry players caught off-guard|Read more >|TheStar

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Govt: MoH | Aug 8, 2019 

Health minister: Mandatory prescriptions upon request to be included in Poisons Act|Read more >|Malaymail​

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New Policies: Home | Aug 08 2019 

No more foreign workers for service sub-sectors by 2021

|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Policies: Tobacco Act | Aug 07, 2019

New Tobacco Control Bill to be finalised by month’s end, says health minister|Read more >|Malaymail​

New State Policies | Aug 06, 2019 

Sabah passes Bill to outlaw Islamic deviancy|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Lower voting age | Aug 12, 2019 @ 17:30

In survey, potential Malaysian teen voters want more exposure on election process, nation-building|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Projects: KLCP2020 | Aug 12, 2019 @ 08:00

Clamour to degazette KL City Plan grows as more parks become skyscrapers|Read more >|Malaymail​

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12th Malaysia Plan 

12th Malaysia Plan | Aug 15, 2019 @ 16:31

RM988.5 million allocation for Terengganu’s development expenditure|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 06, 2019 | MEA gathering input from all states for preparation of 12MP|Read more >|SunDaily

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Reforms: Reforming the MACC                                       

New Malaysia | Govt: MACC | Aug 06, 2019

• New anti-graft provision spurs more dialogue|Read more >|TheStar

• Whistleblower Act needs to be strengthened: MACC chief|Read more >|SunDaily

• IGU: MACC gathering feedback for guideline|Read more >|SunDaily

• Corruptions involving civil servants, youth worrying: MACC|Read more >|SunDaily

• MACC reviewing 'NFA' cases, says Latheefa|Read more >|TheStar

• Only 30 per cent of complaints received by MACC relate to corruption|Read more >|NST

• Who’s a whistleblower? MACC chief defines criteria, highlights gaps in protection law|Read more >|Malaymail​

• MACC: Gift-giving for government contracts, licences has to stop|Read more >|TheStar

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Govt: Resources | Aug 14, 2019 

Special body should be set up to monitor agencies controlling water resources|Read more >|NST

Viewpoints | Aug 14, 2019

Suspend driving licences of road ragers, say analysts|Read more >|SunDaily

State Govt | Aug 13, 2019

KK mulls designated smoking zones as state-wide ban draws near|Read more >|NST

Healthcare | Aug 13, 2019

Ministry needs more allocation to meet health needs|Read more >|TheStar

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Aug 09, 2019 

'Return to mainstream media for authentic, authoritative news'

Malaysians need to return to the mainstream media platforms for better news reports, which are authentic and authoritative.|Read more >|NST

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New Propositions |                                                       

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ovt: MoA | Aug 15, 2019 @ 15:00

Agriculture Ministry says aims to make Malaysia self-sufficient in milk by 2025|Read more >|Malaymail​

Viewpoints | Aug 12, 2019 

MEF foresees difficulties in filling jobs |Read more >|TheStar

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Govt: MoT | Aug 11, 2019 

Ban on heavy vehicles considered when festivals coincide with school holidays|Read more >|SunDaily

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Govt: CEP | Aug 10, 2019 

Daim: Malaysia should redefine delinquent loans, revamp B40 aid|Read more >|Malaymail​

State Govt | Aug 10, 2019 

Sabah needs to come up with legal definition of indigenous people|Read more >|TheStar

ovt | Aug 10, 2019 

Jokowi moots cooperation or merger of state oil companies with Malaysia|Read more >|SunDaily

Govt: ERC | Aug 8, 2019 

Education of young voters to be main part of Electoral Reform Committee’s proposal|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Reforms                                                                          

Reforms: Asset Declaration 

Aug 06, 2019 | Kelantan govt welcomes MACC’s call on asset declaration|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 06, 2019 | Terengganu assemblymen have no problem declaring assets, says MB|Read more >|Malaymail​

New Malaysia | Reforms | Aug 06, 2019 @ 21:19

Penalty increased to check online cheating by traders

|Read more >|SunDaily

Reforms: NSC | Aug 06, 2019

King’s role as constitutional monarch reduced due to amendment, court told|Read more >|SunDaily

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Reforms: IPCMC | 

Aug 11, 2019 

As IPCMC looms, police rank-and-file long for even basic amenities|Read more >|Malaymail​

Reforms: IPCMC | Aug 08 2019 

JIPS’ powers will not diminish with establishment of IPCMC |Read more >|SunDaily

‘Hold more talks on IPCMC’|Read more >|TheStar

Aug 06, 2019

Liew: Proposal to limit PM's powers within IPCMC to be brought to Cabinet|Read more >|TheStar

New State Policies |

Aug 06, 2019 

Sabah passes Bill to outlaw Islamic deviancy|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Reforms: MA63 | 

Aug 11, 2019 

Mahathir to decide on next MA63 meeting|Read more >|SunDaily

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Scandals                                                                     

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Scandals: Pg JPJ | Aug 07, 2019 

JPJ officers facing graft charges still on duty, says department director|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Projects: K Baru Redevelopment |                                           

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New Malaysia | K Baru Redevelopment | Aug 18, 2019 @ 17:19

Govt estimates 45,000 housing units for Kg Baru re-development: Khalid|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 10, 2019 | Minister to hold four engagement sessions with Kampung Baru residents on redevelopment plan|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Projects | PSR                                                                 

Projects: PSR | Aug 15, 2019 @ 07:59

Fishermen want Penang govt to rehabilitate sea water

|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 11, 2019 

20% of reclaimed land will be reserved for affordable housing units: Jagdeep |Read more >|SunDaily

Projects | 3rd National Car                                             

Projects: 3rd National Car | Aug 15, 2019 @ 14:52

Minister says no bailout if 3rd national car project fails|Read more >|NST

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Aug 14, 2019 

I did not approve government investment in DreamEDGE: Mahathir|Read more >|SunDaily

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Dr M: New national car may attract some govt agencies|Read more >|TheStar

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Aug 13, 2019 

Third national car must be hybrid or electric, says PM|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Dr M: I didn't approve investment in DreamEDGE|Read more >|NST

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Aug 10, 2019  

Minister to hold four engagement sessions with Kampung Baru residents on redevelopment plan|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Aug 09, 2019 

Guan Eng criticised for allegedly going against promise not to use rakyat's money in third national car project|Read more >|TheStar

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New national car model set to be launched in March 2021|Read more >|TheStar

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Govt Programmes                                                       

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New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Aug 18, 2019 @ 18:52

PTPTN to promote matching grant to get poor parents to save|Read more >|SunDaily

National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) >

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Govt | Aug 15, 2019 @ 19:30

Govt will not continue funding incentive for sustainable palm oil certification, minister says|Read more >|Malaymail​

Financial Aid | Aug 14, 2019 

Federal, S’gor govt to provide allocations to repair houses damaged in storm|Read more >|SunDaily

Aug 14, 2019 

RM2,000 each for 176 fishermen in the north affected by last Friday's storm|Read more >|NST

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Financial Aid | Aug 13, 2019 

National disaster agency: Maximum RM5,000 aid for each house affected by Aug 9 storm in Kedah|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Fuel Subsidy | Aug 12, 2019

Targeted fuel subsidy under fine tuning process: Saifuddin Nasution|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 11, 2019

Third phase of BSH payments to begin Aug 28|Read more >|NST

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Fuel Subsidy | Aug 09 2019

Ministry updating data on B40 petrol subsidy recipients: Saifuddin|Read more >|SunDaily

Aug 07, 2019 

Less than 10% aware of petrol stations’ role as one-stop centres for emergency assistance|Read more >|SunDaily

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Red Flags & Concerns |                                               

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Aug 12, 2019 

DAP MP demands Pakatan rein in Dr M|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Aug 06, 2019 

PSM sounds alarm over Putrajaya’s patent on ‘Tongkat Ali’ extract|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Lynas |                                                                                      

Aug 13, 2019

No discussions on PDF with Lynas, says Pahang MB|Read more >|SunDaily

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Aug 11, 2019

Report: DAP leaders to meet again, this time over Lynas licence extension plan|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Aug 8, 2019 

PM: Can’t drive out Lynas because foreign investors are watching|Read more >|Malaymail​

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Current Issues | Khat Controversy                                  

Aug 14, 2019 

• DAP lawmakers criticise Mahathir’s labeling of Dong Zong as ‘racist’|Read more >|SunDaily

• The khat paranoia in Malaysia|Read more >|Malaymail​

• Of khat, Dong Zong and racial unity|Read more >|SunDaily

• ‘Dong Zong stirring the pot’|Read more >|TheStar

• Wee: Many other groups also against teaching khat in schools|Read more >|TheStar

Aug 13, 2019 

• DAP: Dr M has no intention of banning Dong Zong

• |Read more >|Malaymail​

• Dong Zong points to missionary group Yadim’s support as ‘proof’ of Islamisation in khat|Read more >|Malaymail​

• Dong Zong going against the law by instigating M'sians, says Dr M|Read more >|TheStar

• Maszlee keeps mum on khat issue being raised at Cabinet meeting|Read more >|TheStar

• Petition to ban Dong Zong gets 50,000 signatures in just nine hours, nears target|Read more >|Malaymail​

• Mahathir wrong to label Dong Zong racist: Kit Siang|Read more >|SunDaily

• Analysts: Khat rejection by non-Muslims due to poor communication, distrust carried over from previous govt|Read more >|Malaymail​