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AG says no permit needed for door-to-door campaigning

Nov 15, 2019

The Attorney-General has clarified police permits are not required for walkabouts and door-to-door campaigning under the law. 

Tan Sri Tommy Thomas issued the statement after Johor police introduced the new requirement for the Tanjung Piai by-election, following altercations between rival campaigners. 

Johor police have yet to respond, but the Election Commission and the Opposition have welcomed the update.

Polling Day for the parliamentary by-election is tomorrow. 

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Prabakaran will not vacate for Tian Chua

Batu MP P. Prabakaran says he will not give up his seat, in response to a call by 14 NGOs urging him to make way for Tian Chua, Batu's two-term MP.

Malaysia's youngest MP says he will not abandon his constituents.

Tian Chua endorsed Prabakaran's candidacy in GE14 , after he was barred from contesting because of a court fine.

However, the KL High Court recently ruled Chua was actually qualified to contest last year.

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Students will soon get help to choose courses

The government believes 30% of existing jobs might not be relevant in the future.

To prepare the youth, the Human Resources Ministry is preparing a list of critical jobs, as a guideline for students in choosing courses at the tertiary level. 

Minister M. Kulasegaran said the World Bank will pitch in to help with the list.