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More than three months in, what has the government done right so far? What has it missed? More importantly, how should it move forward? 

Since the dramatic victory on May 9, expectations have been running high, and in response, there has been a flurry of announcements from the new government to show its seriousness in fulfilling its pledges.

Don’t expect debate on the so-called ‘report card’ of the government’s performance to go off the air soon, not when the new Malaysia encapsulates freedom of speech and transparency. Like any other country, Malaysia is a work-in-progress.

'What's more regrettable, is that it is estimated that more than 1,000 workers comprise of Malaysians and Bentong natives themselves.'

The Malaysian High Court has today allowed an application by 1MDB and the Malaysian government to expedite the sale of the yacht, believed to be acquired for US$250 million using money siphoned from the troubled state fund.

Market sources have said that it is widely perceived that Khazanah would plan to sell its stake in the JV at some point.

'We hear youngsters screaming and blasting techno music, partying all night long at homestay units here.'

During the 40-minute meeting, Yeung Kwok Keung had sought the PM’s advice on future investment opportunities and issues related with foreign investment.

FMM wants government to give repayment details first.

The charges for money laundering were brought against Low and his father Tan Sri (Larry) Low Hock Peng “in absentia” by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) of the police and the Attorney-General’s Chambers.