Archive - 16 January 2023

GRS 4 survives anti-hopping challenge

GRS 4 survives anti-hopping challenge

Papar MP says the group does not need to vacate seats after receiving speaker's reply. 
3 lawyers withdraw from representing Siti Bainun, proceedings postponed

3 lawyers withdraw from representing Siti Bainun, proceedings postponed

Judge postpones hearing to allow Siti Bainun to engage new lawyers. 
Decades-long hatchet buried, Anwar to attend MCA's CNY do

Decades-long hatchet buried, Anwar to attend MCA's CNY do

The BN component party has invited PM to be one of its guests of honour. 
Samsuri denies 'cold war' claim between T'ganu and Putrajaya

Samsuri denies 'cold war' claim between T'ganu and Putrajaya

Miscommunication caused state leaders' absence during PM's visit, MB explains. 
'Unity govt manifesto' among items discussed at cabinet retreat

'Unity govt manifesto' among items discussed at cabinet retreat

However, no concrete decisions were made on the matter - source. 
EPF withdrawal: PM not keen, Salahuddin says it warrants discussion

EPF withdrawal: PM not keen, Salahuddin says it warrants discussion

Anwar believes it's better for govt to look for other options. 
Importing eggs from India only temporary - Mat Sabu

Importing eggs from India only temporary - Mat Sabu

This will be done until local supplies stabilise. 
Another RM21.1m allocated to fix slope damage in Batang Kali landslide site

Another RM21.1m allocated to fix slope damage in Batang Kali landslide site

Additional sum proposed by the PWD, says MB.
Family of missing cargo ships crew member wants answers

Family of missing cargo ships crew member wants answers

Lyli just wants his brother to get home safely.
Penang Harapan wants certainty on state polls date

Penang Harapan wants certainty on state polls date

State leader Chow says this will allow parties, voters to better prepare.
Activist: World must do more to save Rohingya refugees at sea

Activist: World must do more to save Rohingya refugees at sea

This follows the presumed sinking of boat carrying 180 refugees in December.
Italian police arrest mafia boss Messina Denaro in Sicily

Italian police arrest mafia boss Messina Denaro in Sicily

This most wanted criminal has been on the run for three decades.
Amanah vice-chief Mujahid sues PAS for defamation

Amanah vice-chief Mujahid sues PAS for defamation

This is over allegation he supported LGBT.

PM: First-phase payment of govt cash aid moved to tomorrow

PM: First-phase payment of govt cash aid moved to tomorrow

Aid totalling RM1.67b initially slated for disbursement in March.
T'ganu Umno files petition to cancel electoral results of 3 parliamentary seats

T'ganu Umno files petition to cancel electoral results of 3 parliamentary seats

The seats were contested during the 15th general election.
Selangor optimistic of receiving better investment with China's reopening

Selangor optimistic of receiving better investment with China's reopening

Despite Malaysia expected to face economic headwinds, says Teng Chang Khim.
Harapan candidate petitions to annul GE15 result for Putatan

Harapan candidate petitions to annul GE15 result for Putatan

Awang Husaini narrowly lost the contest by 124 votes.
Court fines private college ex-CEO RM15,000 for issuing fake certs

Court fines private college ex-CEO RM15,000 for issuing fake certs

Amran Mustaffa did this to obtain RM5,000 from a Kolej Sentral student.
PN can capture S'gor in upcoming state polls - PAS leader

PN can capture S'gor in upcoming state polls - PAS leader

State chief Yunus says voters tired of Harapan's 'lies and false promises.'
COMMENT | Inquest over, still no justice for man shot dead by cop

COMMENT | Inquest over, still no justice for man shot dead by cop

Inquest into police shooting death of Kathir Oli ends in 'open verdict'.
Aircraft cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder from Nepal crash found

Aircraft cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder from Nepal crash found

These two black boxes may help determine the cause of the aircraft crash.
Marrybrown’s Egg-stra Ong takes Malaysians on a ‘lagi power’ leap into Chinese New Year

Marrybrown’s Egg-stra Ong takes Malaysians on a ‘lagi power’ leap into Chinese New Year

The fans’ favourite festive menu has returned with ‘lagi power’ to include new egg-citing items and flavours guaranteed to tantalise Malaysians’ taste buds this Lunar New Year!
Education Ministry hopes for more funds in Budget 2023

Education Ministry hopes for more funds in Budget 2023

Minister Fadhlina says most allocation used for salary, little left for development.
Ex-cop, wife among 3 arrested in RM1.1m drug haul

Ex-cop, wife among 3 arrested in RM1.1m drug haul

The man was sacked from the force for drug offences.
JobStreet by Seek wins Putra Aria Brand Award (Gold) 2022 for e-commerce category

JobStreet by Seek wins Putra Aria Brand Award (Gold) 2022 for e-commerce category

JobStreet Malaysia by Seek has emerged victorious as the Gold Winner of the Putra Aria Brand Award 2022 for e-commerce due mainly to the brand being one of the most recognisable by Malaysians.
Couple charged with murdering waiter in parcel bomb blast case

Couple charged with murdering waiter in parcel bomb blast case

The incident happened in front of a restaurant in Pandan Indah.
Dusun Tua rep blasts Harapan colleague over quarry trucks route

Dusun Tua rep blasts Harapan colleague over quarry trucks route

Are residents there not equal to others, asks Edry Faizal.
Waterco Expands Global Footprint to Vietnam to Address  the Market Needs for Clean and Safe Water

Waterco Expands Global Footprint to Vietnam to Address the Market Needs for Clean and Safe Water

The strategic decision is made to bridge the gap between supply and demand for water sanitisation technologies in Vietnam and Southeast Asia countries.
No leads, search for missing cargo ship called off

No leads, search for missing cargo ship called off

However, MMEA says it will continue to monitor the situation.
May 9 verdict on bid to declassify report into Amri’s enforced disappearance

May 9 verdict on bid to declassify report into Amri’s enforced disappearance

Amri's wife seeks judicial review to quash the OSA classification.
Rafizi: Harapan-BN electoral pact talks in N Sembilan expected to go smoothly

Rafizi: Harapan-BN electoral pact talks in N Sembilan expected to go smoothly

PKR leader says there are no major issues to resolve.
Anwar wants civil servants to criticise any violation of law by unity govt

Anwar wants civil servants to criticise any violation of law by unity govt

The prime minister says he himself should not be spared.
Ditch culture of contentment, PM tells civil servants

Ditch culture of contentment, PM tells civil servants

Speak out if you face issues and let’s progress faster, Anwar says.  
Court reschedules Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi corruption trial to April

Court reschedules Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi corruption trial to April

Trial to resume on April 10-13.
LETTER | Seek consensus on social ills related to alcohol

LETTER | Seek consensus on social ills related to alcohol

The issue affects Muslim as well as non-Muslim communities.
LETTER | Overhaul the entire road tax mechanism

LETTER | Overhaul the entire road tax mechanism

The current system based on engine size has no common sense.
Gunmen kill former Afghan female lawmaker in Kabul

Gunmen kill former Afghan female lawmaker in Kabul

Authorities have yet to apprehend the culprits. 

100% sold out Arena Xchange is set to unveil Lotus's new concept store

100% sold out Arena Xchange is set to unveil Lotus's new concept store

Arena Xchange, the first freehold commercial development in Warisan Puteri, Sepang, was fully sold out within four months of its launch in March 2022.
At least 68 killed in Nepal's plane crash, SAR effort continues

At least 68 killed in Nepal's plane crash, SAR effort continues

No clear indication of what caused the crash yet. 
Covid-19 (Jan 15): 244 new cases, no deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 15): 244 new cases, no deaths

The last time we went two days without new reported deaths was in October 2020.
S'gor MB moots ‘Greater Klang Valley’ conurbation

S'gor MB moots ‘Greater Klang Valley’ conurbation

It would be good if KL joins too, Amirudin says. 

COMMENT | Mahathir's creations turn on him

COMMENT | Mahathir's creations turn on him

Mahathir has outlived his usefulness to the minions he created.
UK seeks stronger powers to stop disruptive protests

UK seeks stronger powers to stop disruptive protests

Sunak says right to protest is ‘not absolute’. 
LETTER | Kudos to our Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister

LETTER | Kudos to our Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister

Industries laud Tiong for voicing out against ‘extremist culture’ brought by politicians. 
MIC wants consensus decision reached on BN-Harapan cooperation

MIC wants consensus decision reached on BN-Harapan cooperation

It should not be a unilateral decision, says MIC president.
YOURSAY | Education system needs drastic transformation

YOURSAY | Education system needs drastic transformation

’Progress and success of a nation depends on a good education system’.
Entry of 500k foreign workers won't affect job opportunities for locals

Entry of 500k foreign workers won't affect job opportunities for locals

The workers will be brought in from 15 countries in Asia - HR minister.
Negeri Sembilan expected to dissolve state assembly in May - MB

Negeri Sembilan expected to dissolve state assembly in May - MB

Decision after unofficial discussion with MBs and CMs of six states.
New Upko chief to use common sense leadership approach

New Upko chief to use common sense leadership approach

Ewon calls on party members to be sensitive to all issues. 
'No contest' resolution allows Umno to regroup, analysts say

'No contest' resolution allows Umno to regroup, analysts say

It also opens the party to further splits within its ranks, they note.
Will PM heed ex-opposition chief?

Will PM heed ex-opposition chief?

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