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Key Highlights

  • Is Anwar overworked?

  • Where’s Jho Low?

  • Cambodian opposition deportation?

Is Anwar overworked?

Anwar Ibrahim is having a hard time juggling being premier and the finance minister at the same time - at least that is what detractors are saying.

Bachok MP Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman said with the ringgit sinking to new lows, the country needed someone helming the finance ministry full-time.

Others have opined that Anwar should appoint a second finance minister.

The last prime minister who held both the premiership and the finance portfolio at the same time without a second finance minister was Dr Mahathir Mohamad, from June 2001 to November 2002.

HIGHLIGHTS

Anwar rebuts claim lack of focus as finance minister caused ringgit fall
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Where’s Jho Low?

Fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) has evaded authorities for years.

The MACC, citing eyewitnesses, believed the alleged 1MDB mastermind was hiding in Macau.

However, one author who has been on Low’s trail for years, believed this information to be outdated, and that the Penangite might be under house arrest in Shanghai instead.

HIGHLIGHTS

Jho Low's alleged associate died of massive stroke, says family
Cops find no criminal elements in Kee’s death
Hadi: Offer to join federal government not recent

Cambodian opposition deportation?

There was a diplomatic stir after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen thanked Anwar Ibrahim for deporting exiled opposition figure, Sam Rainsy.

However, Wisma Putra later claimed that Anwar did not know about the Cambodian opposition figure being in the country, while denying he was deported.

Subang MP Wong Chen then clarified that Rainsy had come on a private visit which - after some political meetings - was filled with recreation including a feast of local fruits.

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Rafizi reminds Puad not to push Harapan voters away from Umno
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    Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari, however, said the issue stemmed from miscommunication.

  • Purported Sulu sultanate heirs, who are in dispute with Malaysia, have volunteered to assist with Malaysian police’s investigations on them.

  • The Economy Ministry is planning a new system that would allow the public to apply for allocations for small projects like patching up potholes.

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