Robin Augustin

4 days ago | nst.com.my | Robin Augustin

The six-month suspension of Perak opposition leader Razman Zakaria from the state assembly has sparked a power tussle among Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia leaders in the state. The New Straits Times has learnt that two factions have emerged in the Perikatan Nasional lynchpin's Perak chapter, with one aligned with Bersatu vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu, and the other with Sungai Manik assemblyman Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin.

4 days ago | nst.com.my | Robin Augustin

KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry should charge developers of sick and abandoned projects instead of merely blacklisting them, says the National House Buyers Association (HBA). HBA secretary-general Datuk Chang Kim Loong said blacklisting developers was not the answer, as it did not carry the same weight as criminal prosecution.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The country's top graftbuster has paid tribute to former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for his bold leadership in the fight against corruption. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said Abdullah will be remembered for his integrity, vision, and dedication to the nation. "Notably, his leadership saw the transformation of the Anti-Corruption Agency into the MACC in 2009.

1 week ago | nst.com.my | Robin Augustin

KUALA LUMPUR: A think tank for water and energy has called on water authorities to replace leaking pipes in a bid to curb theft. Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia president S. Piarapakaran said water leaks and theft accounted for around 70 per cent of non-revenue water (NRW). In 2023, NRW losses stood at RM2.32 billion, with the figure expected to rise to RM4.05 billion a year if this issue is not resolved. "Water theft has been happening for some time.

1 month ago | nst.com.my | Robin Augustin - |Robin Augustin

Umno will ensure that its leaders are on the same page on the importance of structured consultation, strategic messaging and clear communication before making statements on race, religion and royalty (3R). Its secretary-general, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said while it was unrealistic to expect uniformity in thought and expression among its three million members, Umno remained committed to the values that unite Malaysians.