Archive - 17 January 2023

Govt approves RM40m for TAR UMT, to keep supporting university

Govt approves RM40m for TAR UMT, to keep supporting university

DAP's Anthony Loke and MCA's Wee Ka Siong attend ceremony.
RM2m 'chocolate' given to another party, not Guan Eng - lawyer

RM2m 'chocolate' given to another party, not Guan Eng - lawyer

Gobind accuses prosecution witnesses of lying in court.
Last 2 lawyers withdraw from Siti Bainun abuse case

Last 2 lawyers withdraw from Siti Bainun abuse case

All five lawyers withdrew from representing Rumah Bonda founder.
Ex-school principal charged with sexual assault, rape of student

Ex-school principal charged with sexual assault, rape of student

Offences said to be committed in Kuala Terengganu and Marang.
Guideline needed for civil servants to report misconduct - Cuepacs

Guideline needed for civil servants to report misconduct - Cuepacs

Ensure confidentiality, Adnan Mat says.
African Swine Fever hits 4 more Penang pig farms

African Swine Fever hits 4 more Penang pig farms

Farms affected now at 11, 4,000 pigs culled.
Madius urges cabinet to discuss cargo ship missing since Jan 9

Madius urges cabinet to discuss cargo ship missing since Jan 9

Ship with 5 crew left Perak for Sarawak on Dec 23.
School cash aid stolen: SOP breach in RM109k withdrawal - Fadhlina

School cash aid stolen: SOP breach in RM109k withdrawal - Fadhlina

'We view this seriously as it involves loss of a large amount.'
Three more charged with submitting false claims for Penjana Kerjaya incentives

Three more charged with submitting false claims for Penjana Kerjaya incentives

The businessmen are accused of filing RM108,900 in claims to Socso.
March 13 fixed for Najib, son's income tax appeal hearing

March 13 fixed for Najib, son's income tax appeal hearing

The appeals will be heard by the Federal Court via Zoom.
Decision on four Sabah MPs keeping seats final - Johari

Decision on four Sabah MPs keeping seats final - Johari

The Dewan Rakyat speaker says he has given all his justifications to Bersatu. 
'Malaysia Madani' poised to replace 'Keluarga Malaysia' slogan

'Malaysia Madani' poised to replace 'Keluarga Malaysia' slogan

Various nationwide programmes will promote Malaysia Madani - unity minister. 
Indonesian court hears class-action suit after children die from tainted cough syrup

Indonesian court hears class-action suit after children die from tainted cough syrup

About 200 children have died of acute kidney injury since last year.
PHOTO ESSAY | Dragon joss sticks in high demand despite price hike

PHOTO ESSAY | Dragon joss sticks in high demand despite price hike

Price for colourful giant incense sticks has increased by 30pct ahead of CNY. 
Two 1MDB trial judges elevated to Court of Appeal

Two 1MDB trial judges elevated to Court of Appeal

UPDATED 7.20PM | Collin Lawrence, Mohamed Zaini sworn in today.
Continuous rain warning in Pahang, Johor, K’tan, T’ganu – MetMalaysia

Continuous rain warning in Pahang, Johor, K’tan, T’ganu – MetMalaysia

Nadma instructs all related agencies to increase preparedness. 
Ex-deputy religious affairs minister claims 'Pulau' film obscene

Ex-deputy religious affairs minister claims 'Pulau' film obscene

He queries why ministers are keeping mum on this horror thriller.
COMMENT | Social security offers a win-win for migrant workers, Asean alike

COMMENT | Social security offers a win-win for migrant workers, Asean alike

Hiring nations benefit from extending migrant workers’ social protection.
RCI into Thomas' book is not about revenge, assures Azalina

RCI into Thomas' book is not about revenge, assures Azalina

Minister says RCI the better avenue to investigate the matter.
COMMENT | Addressing M'sia's 'premarital' children issue

COMMENT | Addressing M'sia's 'premarital' children issue

These kids should not be made to suffer for circumstances beyond them.
Communications and Digital Ministry to introduce KPI soon

Communications and Digital Ministry to introduce KPI soon

It is identifying the principles that will be used to form the KPI.
Govt may outsource legal aid to private lawyers - Azalina

Govt may outsource legal aid to private lawyers - Azalina

UPDATED 5.09PM | For those who can't afford legal fees.
'Changing Constitution's authoritative text to BM not AGC's purview alone'

'Changing Constitution's authoritative text to BM not AGC's purview alone'

Sabah and Sarawak need to agree to it too, Madius says.
Businessman pleads not guilty to making false claims totalling RM1.26m

Businessman pleads not guilty to making false claims totalling RM1.26m

He allegedly submitted false info to Socso under Penjana Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
Sustainability and less wastage: New entertaining Pepsi Cup Game encourages behaviour change this Chinese New Year

Sustainability and less wastage: New entertaining Pepsi Cup Game encourages behaviour change this Chinese New Year

Pepsi is encouraging families and friends to be more sustainable this Lunar New Year with thrilling Pepsi Cup Games and limited-edition Chinese New Year design cans.
LETTER | Should the govt introduce Asset Declarations Act?

LETTER | Should the govt introduce Asset Declarations Act?

Malaysia needs specific laws to curb corruption among politicians and business tycoons. 
LETTER | Anwar needs to act for Selangor’s future

LETTER | Anwar needs to act for Selangor’s future

Edry’s outburst against an exco shows all is not well in Selangor. 
Bersatu disagrees with Dewan Rakyat speaker on Sabah 4, will sue

Bersatu disagrees with Dewan Rakyat speaker on Sabah 4, will sue

Its president says the speaker had erred in his interpretation of the law.
'When will Muhyiddin meet MACC to assist in RM92.5b govt fund probe?' - Isham

'When will Muhyiddin meet MACC to assist in RM92.5b govt fund probe?' - Isham

Umno info chief calls on ex-PM to give evidence to MACC on the alleged embezzlement. 
Police looking for family members of boy found by roadside in Cheras

Police looking for family members of boy found by roadside in Cheras

No one recognises him so far, cops say. 
Loke: I am not Superman; improving public transport takes time

Loke: I am not Superman; improving public transport takes time

He says one spot check won't solve transport woes overnight.
Heralding a New Era of Student Mobility Programs

Heralding a New Era of Student Mobility Programs

The Student Mobility Programs offered by Leong Mi-Chelle at UOWMKDU Penang University College are a hit. Mi-Chelle has been using her English language programs as a draw for international students to sign up for Student Mobility Programs.
China’s population falls for first time, highlights demographic crisis

China’s population falls for first time, highlights demographic crisis

This is the worst decline since 1961.
BN's Segamat candidate files petition against Harapan's GE15 victor

BN's Segamat candidate files petition against Harapan's GE15 victor

Yuneswaran 'violated rules' during campaigning, claims MIC's Ramasamy.
Speed limit on federal roads to be reduced by 10kmh starting tomorrow

Speed limit on federal roads to be reduced by 10kmh starting tomorrow

This is in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration.
No more business as usual - PM warns as national debt hits RM1.2t

No more business as usual - PM warns as national debt hits RM1.2t

UPDATED 12.50PM | Anwar says national debt at worrying level and global headwinds expected.
PM: Old asset declaration system a 'farce'

PM: Old asset declaration system a 'farce'

UPDATED 11.50AM | MACC is making improvements to the system. 
March 9 hearing of bid to quash LFL’s suit against S’pore minister

March 9 hearing of bid to quash LFL’s suit against S’pore minister

Federal Court panel needs to study full grounds of judgement.
April 7 hearing for preacher’s legal challenge against Sedition Act's validity

April 7 hearing for preacher’s legal challenge against Sedition Act's validity

Wan Ji's referral bid seeks Federal Court to look into constitutional issue of the Act. 
LETTER | Article 1(2) of Federal Constitution must be restored

LETTER | Article 1(2) of Federal Constitution must be restored

It accurately reflects the two states' status as partners in Malaysia.
Baby among six people killed in California shooting

Baby among six people killed in California shooting

Many of the victims were shot in the head.
Upko, PBRS to jointly focus on developing Sabah

Upko, PBRS to jointly focus on developing Sabah

The two parties hope their joint effort will bear fruit.
Most CEOs expect a bleak economic outlook for 2023: PwC survey

Most CEOs expect a bleak economic outlook for 2023: PwC survey

'The risks facing organisations and society cannot be addressed alone.'
HK top judge defends judiciary amid fears of compromised independence

HK top judge defends judiciary amid fears of compromised independence

Cheung says judges can only act based on the laws before them.
Covid-19 (Jan 16): 227 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 16): 227 new cases, 6 deaths

There has been 61 deaths this month so far.
Ukraine demands speedier weapons deliveries from the West to confront Russia

Ukraine demands speedier weapons deliveries from the West to confront Russia

We're coming under increased Russian missile attacks - Ukrainian army.
YOURSAY | Time for civil servants to buck up

YOURSAY | Time for civil servants to buck up

’The Malaysian civil service is highly bureaucratic and inefficient.’
COMMENT | Harapan has a lousy partner in Umno

COMMENT | Harapan has a lousy partner in Umno

Umno has killed party democracy in ruling no contest for top two posts. 
Thief breaks into 'thirsty' headmaster's car and escapes with RM109,000

Thief breaks into 'thirsty' headmaster's car and escapes with RM109,000

The money withdrawn from a bank is financial aid for the primary school.
S'gor BN chief upbeat on Harapan electoral pact, MCA insists on contesting

S'gor BN chief upbeat on Harapan electoral pact, MCA insists on contesting

Megat Zulkarnain says MB agreed to have more serious discussions on pact.