Archive - 27 January 2023

KJ sacked, Hishammuddin suspended

KJ sacked, Hishammuddin suspended

UPDATED 12.32AM | Umno also suspends deputy Umno Youth chief Shahril Hamdan and several others.  

Siti Bainun: I've never stepped on or kicked Bella's stomach

Siti Bainun: I've never stepped on or kicked Bella's stomach

She also claims Yasmin and her father were forced to accuse her. 
Umno axes Noh Omar: He opts for sacking instead of 6 year suspension

Umno axes Noh Omar: He opts for sacking instead of 6 year suspension

UPDATED 12.36 AM | I requested for sacking and Zahid obliged, he says. 

PSI project: Fisherfolk insist on meeting PM before accepting compensation

PSI project: Fisherfolk insist on meeting PM before accepting compensation

They have written a letter to Anwar sometime back. 
Summon Afghan, Iran ambassadors for human rights violation - DAP

Summon Afghan, Iran ambassadors for human rights violation - DAP

The party’s woman leader Kasthuri Patto makes the call.
Pejuang labels AG’s statement on Pulau Batu Puteh issue “perplexing”

Pejuang labels AG’s statement on Pulau Batu Puteh issue “perplexing”

Mahathir will cooperate on the probe provided conflict of interest issues resolved. 
S'gor PAS touts multiculturalism after Amanah asks sultan to act on Hadi

S'gor PAS touts multiculturalism after Amanah asks sultan to act on Hadi

The state chief says the party has never peddled extremism.
India expects more clashes with Chinese troops in Himalayas -document

India expects more clashes with Chinese troops in Himalayas -document

Security assessment says skirmishes between 2 Asian giants have increased since 2013. 
Israel hits Gaza as conflict flares after West Bank clashes

Israel hits Gaza as conflict flares after West Bank clashes

This comes after nine Palestinians were killed by an Israeli raid yesterday. 
Thailand's ruling party picks veteran kingmaker Prawit as PM candidate

Thailand's ruling party picks veteran kingmaker Prawit as PM candidate

He will go against 3 other popular contenders. 
Job scams: Five M'sians stranded in Cambodia rescued

Job scams: Five M'sians stranded in Cambodia rescued

UPDATED 8.09PM | Malaysian govt moved in to rescue them, led by the CID chief.
COMMENT | Release the report by Institutional Reforms Committee

COMMENT | Release the report by Institutional Reforms Committee

2018 report has all the recommendations needed to hasten institutional reforms. 
Be ready to be new 'court cluster', Umno man tells Bersatu No 2

Be ready to be new 'court cluster', Umno man tells Bersatu No 2

Isham Jalil points out Bersatu itself facing allegations of corruption.
Beting Patinggi Ali belongs to Malaysia - Defence Ministry

Beting Patinggi Ali belongs to Malaysia - Defence Ministry

Mindef: We have never recognised any claim by any party in EEZ areas.
Withdrawal of review applications in Batu Puteh case improper - AG

Withdrawal of review applications in Batu Puteh case improper - AG

Recommendations, including issues related to misfeasance in public office, are being studied.
Muslim groups urge Swedish envoy to read Quran, find message of peace

Muslim groups urge Swedish envoy to read Quran, find message of peace

A copy of the holy book has been gifted to Joachim Bergstrom.
No plans to review RM1,500 recalibration fee - minister

No plans to review RM1,500 recalibration fee - minister

'Programme not causing major disruptions to supply chain so far.'
Ministry to review political literacy programme for youths

Ministry to review political literacy programme for youths

This follows the implementation of Undi18.
1MDB: 'Yes, it was my failure,' testifies Najib's former banker

1MDB: 'Yes, it was my failure,' testifies Najib's former banker

The ex-AmBank manager made the admission during cross-examination.
Mais: No fatwa yet on banning the use of anti-HIV drug for LGBT

Mais: No fatwa yet on banning the use of anti-HIV drug for LGBT

'It should be studied by the fatwa committee before being gazetted.'

Probe against Harapan MPs’ aides: Saifuddin to leave it to ‘wisdom’ of police

Probe against Harapan MPs’ aides: Saifuddin to leave it to ‘wisdom’ of police

UPDATED 1.35PM | Home Ministry won't interfere, he says.
Mental health advocates renew call for special reps in Dewan Negara

Mental health advocates renew call for special reps in Dewan Negara

'More messaging has to go out there.'
How this fintech company is leading the charge for financial inclusion across Southeast Asia

How this fintech company is leading the charge for financial inclusion across Southeast Asia

Access to financing has long been a point of contention for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), even before the pandemic.
LETTER | Revamp MyCC for better consumer protection

LETTER | Revamp MyCC for better consumer protection

The commission has been ineffective in looking after consumers.
Swedish charge d’affaires summoned over Quran-burning act

Swedish charge d’affaires summoned over Quran-burning act

The Foreign Ministry conveys M'sia disappointment with the Swedish government.

COMMENT | Is Hadi above the law?

COMMENT | Is Hadi above the law?

Why should he be allowed to get away with his contentious remarks?
Cracks in main pillar near LRT station, delays on Ampang line

Cracks in main pillar near LRT station, delays on Ampang line

UPDATED 2.23PM | Cracks and kink on tracks believed to be caused by nearby construction.
Relieve Zahid of DPM duty until court cases cleared, Bersatu No 2 tells PM

Relieve Zahid of DPM duty until court cases cleared, Bersatu No 2 tells PM

Faizal says Zahid's position exerts undue pressure on the courts.
'Baseless fear-mongering' - PKR man dismisses land ownership warning

'Baseless fear-mongering' - PKR man dismisses land ownership warning

He says the bigger issue is land occupied without being registered.
Fahmi: We must bridge connectivity divide between T20 and B40

Fahmi: We must bridge connectivity divide between T20 and B40

He also speaks about scams and how Asean nations can tackle them. 
Green Party touts 'secret weapon' for Selangor polls

Green Party touts 'secret weapon' for Selangor polls

Its founder Abdul Razak Ismail wants to focus on environment via politics.
Covid-19 (Jan 26): 172 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 26): 172 new cases, 3 deaths

Close to 37,000 people have died from Covid-19 since the pandemic started.
YOURSAY | Is Nga singing a different tune now?

YOURSAY | Is Nga singing a different tune now?

'You’re paid to do minister's work, focus on restoring local govt polls'
Navy chief feted in a retirement ceremony at Lumut RMN Base

Navy chief feted in a retirement ceremony at Lumut RMN Base

Mohd Reza retires on Aug 13, after 42 years in service.
COMMENT | Mr Minister, restoring third vote is a priority!

COMMENT | Mr Minister, restoring third vote is a priority!

Local government polls would improve city and town management greatly.
Steven Gan steps down as Malaysiakini editor-in-chief

Steven Gan steps down as Malaysiakini editor-in-chief

With the departure of the co-founders, a new generation of leaders takes over.
Umno to decide on KJ's fate

Umno to decide on KJ's fate

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