Archive - 25 January 2023

Floods: Victims rise to 5,000 in Johor, 1,400 in Sabah

Floods: Victims rise to 5,000 in Johor, 1,400 in Sabah

Pahang also records 138 people being evacuated. 
Defiant Indian students to hold more screenings of documentary on Modi

Defiant Indian students to hold more screenings of documentary on Modi

BBC documentary highlights the 2002 Gujarat riots. 

Segregated SPM workshop: PTA says ministry, principal's answers inconsistent

Segregated SPM workshop: PTA says ministry, principal's answers inconsistent

Source claims workshop was extended to non-Malay students ‘as an afterthought’.
Bersatu MP claims govt planning to undermine Malay property ownership

Bersatu MP claims govt planning to undermine Malay property ownership

This is over plans by govt to meet S'pore HDB contractors.
F&B outlets may need 'A' rated toilets to renew licences next year

F&B outlets may need 'A' rated toilets to renew licences next year

One year warning for operators to clean up their act - Nga.
Budget 2023 will cater for every community – PM

Budget 2023 will cater for every community – PM

M40’s needs will be addressed too, Anwar says. 
Anwar's defamation suit: Court directs T'ganu MP to file defence by Feb 6

Anwar's defamation suit: Court directs T'ganu MP to file defence by Feb 6

On the allegation Anwar lied about his RM1 economic adviser salary.
Tengku Zafrul eyeing state seat in S'gor?

Tengku Zafrul eyeing state seat in S'gor?

Source says he's shortlisted for a seat under Kota Raja parliamentary constituency.
No meeting to decide on KJ today - Umno sources

No meeting to decide on KJ today - Umno sources

UPDATED 6.31PM | He is a vocal critic of Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Muhyiddin's ex-aide slams news portals on vaccine procurement claim

Muhyiddin's ex-aide slams news portals on vaccine procurement claim

They are vilifying my ex-boss with allegations of corruption, Marzuki says.
Bersih: Cash handouts during elections still bribery

Bersih: Cash handouts during elections still bribery

It urges the police and MACC to investigate Hadi's statement.
Taps will go dry for 48 hours in Seremban, Kuala Pilah

Taps will go dry for 48 hours in Seremban, Kuala Pilah

Water supply will be cut from Jan 31 to Feb 2
Coming soon: food-chain projects to lessen dependency on imports

Coming soon: food-chain projects to lessen dependency on imports

UPDATED 4.58PM | Economy minister says the goal is to sustain local growers.
Sabah floods: Five roads impassable for all vehicles in Kudat

Sabah floods: Five roads impassable for all vehicles in Kudat

The flooding is caused by continuous heavy rain, state PWD says.
Rafizi defends call for consumers to be picky to bring down prices

Rafizi defends call for consumers to be picky to bring down prices

UPDATED 4.26PM | He urges them to use the market forces to achieve this goal.
Rayer seeks explanation into probe on Bentong MP's aide

Rayer seeks explanation into probe on Bentong MP's aide

UPDATED 6.39PM | 'What was so offensive about her tweet?'
FMM urges govt to review RM1,500 recalibration fee for foreign workers

FMM urges govt to review RM1,500 recalibration fee for foreign workers

FMM is concerned about low take-up rate under latest scheme due to high cost. 
Australia: Kanye West could be denied entry over anti-Semitic remarks

Australia: Kanye West could be denied entry over anti-Semitic remarks

Pressure mounts to deny the rapper entry visa.
PAS leader censures Zahid's opaque twist to Hadi's 'clear' explanation

PAS leader censures Zahid's opaque twist to Hadi's 'clear' explanation

PAS Youth leader tells BN, Harapan leadership to focus on Zahid’s corruption charges.
US, Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine, answering Kyiv's pleas

US, Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine, answering Kyiv's pleas

The delivery of heavy armour gives Kyiv a big boost to its war effort.
Anwar granted audience with Brunei sultan

Anwar granted audience with Brunei sultan

This is his second official visit abroad after being appointed as PM.
Johor floods: Number of evacuees rises to nearly 4,000

Johor floods: Number of evacuees rises to nearly 4,000

There are now 41 relief centres to shelter victims in five districts.
COMMENT | Anwar's Malaysia Madani skeleton needs fleshing out

COMMENT | Anwar's Malaysia Madani skeleton needs fleshing out

Slogans are easy, making them work for policy-making is another matter. 
Safe Sport Act still on the table, says ex-gold medalist gymnast

Safe Sport Act still on the table, says ex-gold medalist gymnast

Sarina Sundara Rajah is now engaging with the new administration to discuss the development.
PAS calls on Muslims to protest against Quran-burning act

PAS calls on Muslims to protest against Quran-burning act

The party is organising a march from KLCC to Swedish embassy this Friday. 
Wee: MCA critical of Umno but remains loyal to BN

Wee: MCA critical of Umno but remains loyal to BN

MCA chief claims Umno's the one to 'abandon' BN's key principles during new govt formation.
Tiger or clouded leopard? Perhilitan on lookout for big cat in Tg Malim

Tiger or clouded leopard? Perhilitan on lookout for big cat in Tg Malim

UPDATED 6.40PM | The animal was allegedly recorded on CCTV walking in front of a house.

Defamation suit: I was only inviting Tuan Ibrahim to explain tender claims - Rafizi

Defamation suit: I was only inviting Tuan Ibrahim to explain tender claims - Rafizi

UPDATED 11.35AM | Rafizi denies statements over RM2b project defamatory or done in malice.
Sng questions legitimacy of PBM state committees' dissolution

Sng questions legitimacy of PBM state committees' dissolution

Dissolution is the prerogative of HQ, says party president.
LETTER | Regaining Malaysia’s humanity and child rights

LETTER | Regaining Malaysia’s humanity and child rights

It's important that no child should be left behind.
'Doomsday Clock' moves to 90 seconds to midnight as nuclear threat rises

'Doomsday Clock' moves to 90 seconds to midnight as nuclear threat rises

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists illustrates humanity's closeness to world's end.
US targets Google's online ad business monopoly in latest Big Tech lawsuit

US targets Google's online ad business monopoly in latest Big Tech lawsuit

Justice Dept accuses the Alphabet Inc firm of abuses in digital advertising.
YOURSAY | A bribe is a bribe by any other name

YOURSAY | A bribe is a bribe by any other name

'Remember that investigation must lead to a successful prosecution.'
Covid-19 (Jan 24): 101 new cases, no deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 24): 101 new cases, no deaths

Active cases and Covid-19-related deaths are both on a downtrend.
Johor: Mersing latest district to be hit with floods

Johor: Mersing latest district to be hit with floods

The number of victims in the state rose to 2,912 at midnight.
Communications Ministry to announce added features for 5G

Communications Ministry to announce added features for 5G

Updated digital network to be implemented by March end - Fahmi.
Nurul Izzah opens up about miscarriage

Nurul Izzah opens up about miscarriage

PM's daughter says she lost her unborn child whilst carrying out her duties.
New Zealand's Chris Hipkins sworn in as prime minister

New Zealand's Chris Hipkins sworn in as prime minister

On Sunday, Hipkins' Labour party picked him for the post.
Kedah announces occasional holiday on Feb 5 for Thaipusam

Kedah announces occasional holiday on Feb 5 for Thaipusam

MB says the decision was made at a state executive council meeting.
N Sembilan PBM dissolves divisions, youth and women wings

N Sembilan PBM dissolves divisions, youth and women wings

This is due to a loss of faith in the leadership of Larry Sng.

Johor sultan wants action if claims of SPM workshop segregation true

Johor sultan wants action if claims of SPM workshop segregation true

Sultan Ibrahim says action should also be taken if the allegation is false.
School workshop segregation

School workshop segregation

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