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Anti-graft rally against ‘deaf and blind govt’
How Klang Valley’s Rapid Rail got better
If ‘fair and sinless’ Hadi becomes PM
Anti-graft rally against ‘deaf and blind govt’
Heeding Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s call, Sekretariat Rakyat Benci Rasuah will organise an anti-corruption rally in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 25.
In a statement endorsed by 50 organisations and 38 individuals, the secretariat demanded swift action against all politicians involved in corruption cases, transparent probes into all corruption allegations, and for all political leaders to affirm commitment towards ending corruption.
“Is the government blind or deaf to the people’s voices?” it asked.
“We are taking to the streets because that is the only way the people’s voices can be heard.
“Recently, the prime minister himself advised that the youth should not be busy defending corrupt leaders. So, here we take up the call,” it said.
Among others, the secretariat pointed to Malaysiakini’s recent exposé of the scandal in Sabah involving several state assemblypersons and it expressed disappointment over how the matter appears to have been swept under the carpet.
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How Klang Valley’s Rapid Rail got better
If you rely on the two busiest rail lines in the Klang Valley - Kelana Jaya LRT and Kajang MRT - to go about your day, you may have the impression that the lines frequently break down.
You’re not far off the mark.
It took a concerted effort to turn things around. Kini News Lab looks at the issues which made the difference.
In 2023, the Kelana Jaya LRT line broke down up to five times a month. In total, there were 36 breakdowns in 2023.
In 2024, the Transport Ministry aimed to reduce the number of breakdowns, setting a target of no more than 28 times that year.
By the end of the year, the Kelana Jaya line broke down 26 times, within the target and a 28 percent reduction from before.
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If ‘fair and sinless’ Hadi becomes PM
As Perikatan Nasional debates who their best prime minister candidate is, senior PAS leader Mokhtar Senik has endorsed party president Abdul Hadi Awang.
He said the most crucial qualities for a leader are knowledge and piety, enabling them to distinguish between what is permissible and prohibited while guiding the people on such matters.
He added that this knowledge would allow a prime minister to exercise independent reasoning (ijtihad) when required.
Furthermore, he noted, the individual must have commendable character and fairness.
“A fair person is one who does not commit major sins such as murder, adultery, or engaging in usury. They also do not persist in committing minor sins.
“Thus, appointing a morally corrupt person (fasik) is invalid. A morally corrupt person is someone who does not meet the conditions of fairness,” said the PAS central ulama council member.
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