However, the five-member bench led by Chief Justice Datuk Seri Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat ruled that the defence and prosecution would have to take it up with High Court trial judge Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah on Aug 19 itself whether they want to proceed with the case on that day.

“It is disturbing to see the condition of rivers in the state and if no immediate action is taken, Johor will face a major water crisis like what is happening in the Klang Valley.”

"The BNM cut will likely be due to the continued lowering of a bamboo curtain between the US and China.”

“Prosperity is not only to close the gap of economy between the people and regions as development efforts are also to close the gap between the economy of towns in Kelantan with other more developed states to ensure greater equality.”

“The storm that lashed through Langkawi at 8 pm on Friday (Aug 9) was its worst. If the existing system was able to detect the warning signs earlier, perhaps the extent of damage could have been reduced.”

He said Malaysians were fortunate because compared to some other countries which faced disasters, their peoples did not get assistance.

“But what has happened now is that the KLCP 2020 contains plans which were not displayed for the public for due objection and consultation.”

In Budget 2019, it was stated that owners of cars 1,500cc and below or motorcycles 125cc and below will be eligible for RON95 petrol subsidy, limited to 100 litres/month for the former and 40 litres/month for the latter.

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“Measures used should be realistic, and include the assessment of the minimum level of income to have a decent life in Malaysia.”