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30/06/2023

And it’s a wrap folks. Our final newsletter. Thank you for all the love and support, and to all who’ve reached out or written such wonderful things about Between The Lines.

But now we ask that you show the same to others who, like us, are trying to make a difference. We’ve named a few but there are more (sadly we can’t name 'em all due to space constraints). Good journalism as well as responsible and diverse content need support.

Our final QOTD is dedicated to our beloved and deeply missed BTL co-founder Marc Lourdes, for daring to dream and giving flight to BTL.

Sadly, the sun has gone to bed on Between The Lines (BTL) newsletter and it’s time for us to similarly bid our farewell. But not before 1 final recap of the latest state election news and other politicos' shenanigans, the drama over a pair of shorts in Kelantan and more.

23/06/2023

All good things must come to an end. And so it is for Between The Lines newsletter after over four amazing years. June 30 will be our last newsletter edition, but we look forward to exploring possible new projects in the future.

22/05/2023

Opening the box

A coupla big, fat sharks are in our graftbusters' crosshairs over the alleged, purported pilfering of billions of RM. And not only is this all apparently linked to the Pandora Papers, it seems 1 of 'em suspected culprits is a former senior minister.

Elsewhere in today's weekend news roundup, the finger-pointing continues over Malaysia's poor showing at the Cambodia SEA Games; a former Umno strongman is apparently set to lead some 1k people to the green Islamist promise land of PAS; and a freak storm wreaks havoc in the Klang Valley.

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02/05/2023

🎶 It's gotten hot in here 🎶

Welcome back from yet another long weekend, friends. We hope it was an awesome and restful one!

Today, we look at how the mercury's risen to the point it's got at least 1 gomen bigwig wondering if kids should be kept from school.

Elsewhere in today's weekend news roundup, there're upset folks as a massive land reclamation project gets the all-clear; a jailbird ex-PM's pardon bid is causing inter-gomen bickering; and, several ex-Umno stalwarts are getting ready to turn out in opposition colours.

It's on with the show, folks!

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28/04/2023

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There'll be no weekend roundup on Mon, May 1 'cos of the Labour Day public holiday. But fear not! We'll see you in your inbox on Tues, May 2, instead. Have another lovely, long weekend, friends.
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Tour de Malaysia

It's Day 7 of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, yet our supreme leader/PM10's decision to hold multi-state open houses is still ruffling some feathers.

Elsewhere in today's weekly news roundup, talk of yet another coup is put to bed (we hope!); Sarawak politicos spar over possibly, maybe opening a casino; and, the long arm of the 1MDB scandal nets a Grammy-winning star with ties to a certain Malaysian pirate.

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21/04/2023

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In light of the Aidilfitri celebrations and the PM's holiday announcement, there'll be no weekend roundup on Mon, April 24. We'll see you next on Fri, April 28. Have a Selamat and Wonderful Hari Raya Aidilfitri, dear friends from team BTL. Maaf zahir & batin. Please don't forget to send some rendang and ketupat our way.
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A very long weekend

We may not be getting a "Hurried" nor a "Harried" Raya this year (we hope!), but there's still been a wee bit of confusion and complaints about the extra public holidays.

Elsewhere in today's weekly news roundup, graft busters quiz a non-suspect/non-witness minister once more and nab a coupla immi officers; a political party's accounts get frozen, again; and sorry DBKL, but it's hands off Taman Rimba Kiara!

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10/04/2023

Pardon me?

Umno's got Najib Razak's back. And what's more, the party insists that its push for a royal pardon for their jailed ex-chieftain won't jeopardise unity gomen ties with Pakatan Harapan. Sure or not?

Elsewhere in today's newsletter, Malaysian ain't kowtowing to Chinese claims in the South China Sea; there's serious concern over the treatment of an arrested minor; and, an ex-state bossman's set to be charged with corruption.

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06/04/2023

The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

After almost 5 decades, the powers that be will finally lift the lid on the Double 6 air crash. But will it bring closure for still-grieving family members and Sabah politicos?

Elsewhere in today's newsletter, authorities haul an opposition bigwig's sonny boy to court over a subsidy scam; the senate passes Budget 2023; and, are Malaysians really selling kidneys to try and make ends meet?

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03/04/2023

Jibby's back in the slammer

Go to jail. Go directly back to jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect a caramel macchiato. In other words, Najib Razak's Federal Court's decision review bid doesn't go as planned.

Elsewhere in today's newsletter, our minister uses her superpowers to remove a coupla stuff from the poisons list; our inglorious leader returns from China with goodies aplenty; and that doctor's strike appears to be very much on. Also, our that’s inspired by the daily news 👇

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23/03/2023

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Today is the 1st day of Ramadan. BTL would like to wish Selamat Berpuasa to all our Muslim and fasting friends. Now please tell us which bazaar Ramadan to hit up later 🙏🏾
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It's gettin' hot in here

They may be an attraction in Thailand. But the enlisting of 6-packed, lingerie-wearing male dancers for a private event's gotten red-flagged and cancelled faster than you can say "local sensitivities".

Elsewhere in today's newsletter, a foreign worker freeze might spell doom for Indian biz operators; increasing permanent posts for docs is gonna be tough; Umno's got a bunch of new bigwigs; and, is su***de finally on course to be decriminalised? Also, our that’s inspired by the daily news 👇

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21/03/2023

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The Mahathir Dilemma

Tantrum-y, bitter nonagenarian ex-PM twice over Dr Mahathir Mohamad is playing a dangerous game of divide and conquer. His pawns? Us, the rakyat, of course!

Elsewhere in today's newsletter, MIC and MCA are tempted with a green offer; there's still nothing to see as far as our Climate Change Bill is concerned; and, Muda wants to know if it's in or out.

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20/03/2023

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Do also read our special report on Malaysia’s horror story on increasing moral and religious policing and censorship of local films, including horror film Pulau and Mentega Terbang here - https://betweenthelines.my/the-horror-story-behind-malaysian-film-censorship/
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No More Mr. Nice Guy

Our leader supreme fiercely claims he's prepared to fight against "scoundrels" spouting racial and religious hate to ensure that Malaysia's for all Malaysians. Thing is, PM Anwar ol' pal, we're gonna need more than fancy speeches and big words.

Elsewhere in today's newsletter, Umno's bossman "wins" at the party polls; our egg sitch goes from bad to ridiculous; and, history repeats itself as our unity gomen secretariat meets once more.

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