The opaque and controversial appointments of the commissioners are all the more disappointing given the fact that Malaysia recently secured a seat in the United Nation’s Human Rights Council, pledging to the international body that it would uphold human rights issues.

A circular economy envisions the responsible management, recovery and reuse of resources to their full potential.

While RM100 may seem a pittance to some, it can feed a poor family for a week.

A look at two different reactions by former prime ministers to allegations of receiving funds.