Archive - 26 January 2023

Siti Bainun: I received death threat, lost my job due to Bella case

Siti Bainun: I received death threat, lost my job due to Bella case

She is charged with neglecting and abusing a Down syndrome girl.
Luxembourg court sets aside seizure of Petronas assets by Sulu 'heirs'

Luxembourg court sets aside seizure of Petronas assets by Sulu 'heirs'

Azalina hails it as a victory for Malaysia.
Fate of KJ, other party 'saboteurs' to be decided tomorrow - Zahid

Fate of KJ, other party 'saboteurs' to be decided tomorrow - Zahid

UPDATED 8.05PM | This is part of Umno’s clean-up operation, he says. 
Nga defends civil service, denies replacing them with HDB experts

Nga defends civil service, denies replacing them with HDB experts

The local government minister also threatens legal action over 'lies'.
Citing DPM duties, Zahid files to have passport returned permanently

Citing DPM duties, Zahid files to have passport returned permanently

He promises to cooperate with the court and attend trials. 
Umno, DAP need more communication to get rid of awkwardness - Nga

Umno, DAP need more communication to get rid of awkwardness - Nga

He says they have been competing with each other for over 60 years.
Amanah leader sends memo to S'gor ruler urging action against Hadi

Amanah leader sends memo to S'gor ruler urging action against Hadi

The PAS chief's racial rhetoric could destroy the country's harmony, says MP.

PN willing to accept leaders who share same agenda - PAS veep

PN willing to accept leaders who share same agenda - PAS veep

Ahmad Shamsuri's response when asked if they'll accept Khairy if Umno boots him out.
Spat over Hadi's 'charity' remark takes mental health twist

Spat over Hadi's 'charity' remark takes mental health twist

Umno's Nur Jazlan and PAS Youth's Fadhli spar over the issue.
Frequently affected by floods, grandma takes big electrical items to PPS

Frequently affected by floods, grandma takes big electrical items to PPS

She is among the residents of a village hit by floods since yesterday.
Myanmar military junta revokes pardon granted to Australian economist

Myanmar military junta revokes pardon granted to Australian economist

The economist, Sean Turnell, had served as an adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi.
Kamarul: Stop being shallow, Malays will benefit from HDB system

Kamarul: Stop being shallow, Malays will benefit from HDB system

T'ganu Harapan hits out at racists remarks over emulating HDB housing model.

Court strikes down two provisions in Extradition Act

Court strikes down two provisions in Extradition Act

Wanted Perak duo succeeds in having the provisions declared invalid.
June 6 hearing of legal action linked to Beng Hock’s death

June 6 hearing of legal action linked to Beng Hock’s death

The merits of the judicial review by his parents will be heard.
Stop M'sian 'sustainable timber' import, indigenous leaders urge UK

Stop M'sian 'sustainable timber' import, indigenous leaders urge UK

They hold 'funeral procession' in London and delivered letters to King Charles and govt.
Bella case: Siti Bainun ordered to give defence statement without lawyer

Bella case: Siti Bainun ordered to give defence statement without lawyer

The judge decides that proceedings must go on.
Yeoh: TVET courses need updating to meet present needs

Yeoh: TVET courses need updating to meet present needs

We also need single certification for TVET graduates, she says. 
Businessperson pleads not guilty to submitting false claims worth RM1.12m

Businessperson pleads not guilty to submitting false claims worth RM1.12m

He allegedly submits info to Socso for the Penjana Kerjaya incentives.
Hajiji announces reshuffle of Sabah assistant ministers

Hajiji announces reshuffle of Sabah assistant ministers

The chief minister says the move is to consolidate his administration.
COMMENT | Make a clear stand on national issues, Hadi

COMMENT | Make a clear stand on national issues, Hadi

Let’s start with corruption, Islamophobia and national unity. 
Expert moots public education after fatal human-elephant conflicts

Expert moots public education after fatal human-elephant conflicts

Changes in elephant-ranging areas cause them to go into human areas.

Superbikers narrowly escape flood waters in Mersing

Superbikers narrowly escape flood waters in Mersing

No injuries or casualties have been reported.
May 23 hearing of leave bid to quash comedy club's blacklist

May 23 hearing of leave bid to quash comedy club's blacklist

The bid also seeks to reinstate the club's business licence.
Don't be a rabble-rouser by stoking racial tension, Kedah MB told

Don't be a rabble-rouser by stoking racial tension, Kedah MB told

Sanusi trying to ‘poison’ Malay minds over Nga’s housing project, Amanah leader says. 
LETTER | Be respectful, courteous and kind to all

LETTER | Be respectful, courteous and kind to all

Kindness is the greatest blessing anyone could give or receive.
Seven military personnel rescued after boat capsized near Sandakan

Seven military personnel rescued after boat capsized near Sandakan

Their patrol boat was hit by big waves, police say. 
'Go after the culprits, not messengers' - Syed Saddiq tells cops

'Go after the culprits, not messengers' - Syed Saddiq tells cops

This is over the questioning of two individuals for linking Umno Youth to a ruckus last year.

COMMENT | Umno 'spares', just don’t rock the boat now

COMMENT | Umno 'spares', just don’t rock the boat now

Forget not: Malaysia is more important than any politician or any party.
It's 2023, Why Do We Still Believe In Fake News?

It's 2023, Why Do We Still Believe In Fake News?

The overwhelming usage of social media as a source of information will lead to the rise of unverified information.
2 dead, 5 injured in German train knife attack

2 dead, 5 injured in German train knife attack

The suspect has been arrested.
Saifuddin: 20 passport offices to open seven days a week to ease congestion

Saifuddin: 20 passport offices to open seven days a week to ease congestion

Passport printing machines will also be added, says home minister.
Penjana Kerjaya false claims: A summary of ongoing court cases

Penjana Kerjaya false claims: A summary of ongoing court cases

Individuals nabbed under Op Hire are still being hauled to court.

Covid-19 (Jan 25): 132 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19 (Jan 25): 132 new cases, 1 death

Active cases are down 12 percent compared to 14 days ago.
COMMENT | Malaysia Madani and apartheid-like policies

COMMENT | Malaysia Madani and apartheid-like policies

How about a single-stream school system in which the medium is English?
Govt recommends changing name of TnG Visa card to avoid confusion

Govt recommends changing name of TnG Visa card to avoid confusion

This Visa card cannot be used to pay tolls and public transport.
Updated Covid vaccines prevented illness from latest variants - CDC

Updated Covid vaccines prevented illness from latest variants - CDC

It halved infection with the XBB and XBB.1.5 subvariants.
YOURSAY | People have the power to fight inflation

YOURSAY | People have the power to fight inflation

‘You have to look at the entire ecosystem to tackle inflation.’

Priority is fixing everyday issues, not local govt elections - minister

Priority is fixing everyday issues, not local govt elections - minister

People want level roads, clean toilets and unblocked drains - Nga.
If I change as a person, please tell me, says Fahmi

If I change as a person, please tell me, says Fahmi

New minister speaks of his journey from backbencher to a cabinet post.

Dispute with bank: College owner calls for Finance Ministry's intervention

Dispute with bank: College owner calls for Finance Ministry's intervention

He claims govt-owned bank trying to sell his property at below market value.