Archive - 28 January 2023

TMJ announces Khairy as new Johor Youth adviser

TMJ announces Khairy as new Johor Youth adviser

This comes just a day after former Umno leader was sacked.
IGP promises transparent probe in Tawau murder involving cops

IGP promises transparent probe in Tawau murder involving cops

Acryl Sani says action will be taken if they are found guilty.
Bersatu, Gerakan invite KJ to join as member

Bersatu, Gerakan invite KJ to join as member

Meanwhile, Harapan parties do not seem keen.
Suspended Umno men worse off than those sacked, say analysts

Suspended Umno men worse off than those sacked, say analysts

Sacked members free to join others, those suspended still bound to party.
'Fighter' Shahril will not appeal or U-turn on Umno suspension

'Fighter' Shahril will not appeal or U-turn on Umno suspension

Ex-info chief says suspension difficult to swallow but will stay course.
Possible flash floods in Johor, Pahang, S'wak - DID

Possible flash floods in Johor, Pahang, S'wak - DID

Preparedness notice issued based on bad weather forecast.
Only a few states affected, no need to declare flood emergency - Zahid

Only a few states affected, no need to declare flood emergency - Zahid

UPDATED 9.33PM | DPM says disaster so far isolated in certain districts.
Raub MP urges Pahang MB to review durian farm land lease conditions

Raub MP urges Pahang MB to review durian farm land lease conditions

Lawmaker says farmers always ready to discuss a win-win solution.
MOT awaiting experts' report on LRT track, flyover damage - Loke

MOT awaiting experts' report on LRT track, flyover damage - Loke

Minister says report necessary to determine if structure safe for use.
Sembrong Umno to discuss Hishammuddin's suspension tomorrow

Sembrong Umno to discuss Hishammuddin's suspension tomorrow

UPDATED 9.37PM | We will reveal our stand after a meeting, Abdul Ghani says. 
KJ: No due process, no show-cause letter before Umno's sacking

KJ: No due process, no show-cause letter before Umno's sacking

Former MP among those purged from party yesterday.
Umno's purge ended four years of internal conflict – Razlan

Umno's purge ended four years of internal conflict – Razlan

We have entertained their indiscipline for too long, Umno leader says. 
M’sia to print 1m copies of al-Quran in condemnation of holy book's burning

M’sia to print 1m copies of al-Quran in condemnation of holy book's burning

UPDATED 5.16PM | Anwar says they will be distributed worldwide following Swedish politician's stunt.
PSI project won't destroy livelihoods of Penang fisherfolk - PIC

PSI project won't destroy livelihoods of Penang fisherfolk - PIC

Route to sea will actually be made easier, corporation says.
Wife held for allegedly stealing RM520,000 belonging to husband

Wife held for allegedly stealing RM520,000 belonging to husband

Case is being probed under Section 380 of the Penal Code.
COMMENT | Umno’s Friday night purge

COMMENT | Umno’s Friday night purge

Zahid’s ‘bully’ tactics will alienate supporters – within and outside Umno. 
Swine fever: Public told to report wild boar, pig deaths

Swine fever: Public told to report wild boar, pig deaths

Dead wild boar with ASF found in Negeri Sembilan.
Local govt ministry, municipalities must help Health Ministry to combat dengue

Local govt ministry, municipalities must help Health Ministry to combat dengue

Medical group says officials cannot depend on Health Ministry alone to combat dengue. 
Loke: Won't jump the gun on accepting KJ, sacked Umno leaders

Loke: Won't jump the gun on accepting KJ, sacked Umno leaders

DAP sec-gen says no need open invitation to ex-Umno men.
‘Bomb scare’ turns out to be homeless man’s luggage bag

‘Bomb scare’ turns out to be homeless man’s luggage bag

Bomb unit inspected bag at Selangor train station yesterday evening.
COMMENT | Anwar is Zahid’s biggest collateral damage

COMMENT | Anwar is Zahid’s biggest collateral damage

Zahid’s purging of his Umno rivals may affect PM’s nation-building process. 
Puad: Hishammuddin tried to get BN MPs to support Muhyiddin

Puad: Hishammuddin tried to get BN MPs to support Muhyiddin

Umno supreme council explains why ‘clean-up’ had to be done. 
Rafizi likens economic recovery to his weight loss struggles

Rafizi likens economic recovery to his weight loss struggles

Go at own pace, make small cuts, says economy minister.
North Korea slams United States for pledging tanks to Ukraine

North Korea slams United States for pledging tanks to Ukraine

Western nations plan to send advanced battle tanks to help Ukraine. 
Fahmi dreams of ‘golden digital decade’ for Malaysia

Fahmi dreams of ‘golden digital decade’ for Malaysia

Minister also speaks about curbing hate speech, boosting digital economy. 
Eight police officers detained to assist murder probe in Tawau

Eight police officers detained to assist murder probe in Tawau

Please don’t speculate about the case, police say. 
Floods: Almost 14,000 evacuated in three states

Floods: Almost 14,000 evacuated in three states

Johor, Sabah and Pahang managing evacuating due to heavy rain. 
Quelling dissent easiest way to stay in power, Annuar Musa says

Quelling dissent easiest way to stay in power, Annuar Musa says

Current Umno leadership are in denial, he says. 
Devoted step-mom wants to dispel step-parents stereotype

Devoted step-mom wants to dispel step-parents stereotype

Author Yuri Tiru says step-parents can play important role in child’s life.  

Memphis releases video of Tyre Nichols beating death by police officers

Memphis releases video of Tyre Nichols beating death by police officers

Authorities prepare for a possible protest over the killing. 
Seven killed in synagogue attack as West Bank violence spirals

Seven killed in synagogue attack as West Bank violence spirals

It appears the gunman acted on his own. 
Rafizi: PKR must collectively decide if sacked Umno leaders apply

Rafizi: PKR must collectively decide if sacked Umno leaders apply

Khairy and Noh Omar have been sacked by Umno.
Umno party elections set for March 18

Umno party elections set for March 18

Turbulent time after party heavyweights Hishammuddin, KJ ruled out.
Covid-19 (Jan 27): 236 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 27): 236 new cases, 2 deaths

Active cases down 10.2 percent.
Musa Hitam: Political reset needed before economy can be fixed

Musa Hitam: Political reset needed before economy can be fixed

Govt keeps finding solutions, not implementing them, ex-DPM says.
KJ sacked for Umno 'gone astray' GE15 speech - party source

KJ sacked for Umno 'gone astray' GE15 speech - party source

Source close to Zahid claimed Noh punished for sabotaging candidate.
YOURSAY | Malaysiakini a testament to need for true journalism

YOURSAY | Malaysiakini a testament to need for true journalism

‘Steven, take your foot off the pedal but stay in the vehicle’.