Archive - 29 January 2023

Sembrong Umno demands explanation for Hishammuddin's suspension

Sembrong Umno demands explanation for Hishammuddin's suspension

Sembrong Umno division views the move as shocking, heavy-handed. 
Noh Omar barred from using hall bearing his name after Umno purge

Noh Omar barred from using hall bearing his name after Umno purge

UPDATED 11PM | Ex-Umno leader had planned a lunch with supporters at Dewan Tan Sri Noh Omar. 
Education Ministry aims to resolve teacher shortage by March

Education Ministry aims to resolve teacher shortage by March

It will start with S'wak where the teacher shortage is critical, says Fadhlina. 
PKR may shut its door on KJ to preserve govt

PKR may shut its door on KJ to preserve govt

PKR needs Umno to keep govt intact. 
PM defends Nurul Izzah's credential to serve as economic, finance adviser

PM defends Nurul Izzah's credential to serve as economic, finance adviser

Nurul Izzah has bachelor's degree in engineering, master's degree in public policy.
Cops ready to deploy more manpower in flood-affected areas

Cops ready to deploy more manpower in flood-affected areas

However, IGP says number of personnel in affected areas sufficient for now.
Nurul Izzah serving pro bono as PM's senior adviser on economics, finance

Nurul Izzah serving pro bono as PM's senior adviser on economics, finance

UPDATED 6.05PM | Ex-MP hopes to leverage her past experience for her new role in govt. 

Maszlee apologises for dialogue degrading women in TV drama

Maszlee apologises for dialogue degrading women in TV drama

Ex-minister who starred in 'Kudeta' says those words should not have been uttered.
Bus crash in southern Pakistan kills at least 41

Bus crash in southern Pakistan kills at least 41

A bus carrying 48 caught fire after crashing.
Anwar tells leaders not to sideline people after gaining power

Anwar tells leaders not to sideline people after gaining power

Rich country but projects have too many leakages, PM says.
MetMalaysia: Continuous heavy rain for several states until tomorrow

MetMalaysia: Continuous heavy rain for several states until tomorrow

Pahang, Johor, Kelantan, and Terengganu will experience severe weather.
Hajiji to lead Gagasan Rakyat Sabah

Hajiji to lead Gagasan Rakyat Sabah

The former Bersatu leader will take over an existing local party.
Saifuddin to visit Nepal in February to discuss labour agreement, intake

Saifuddin to visit Nepal in February to discuss labour agreement, intake

This follows the announcement that 500k migrant workers will be imported.
Kit Siang also wants release of Harapan govt's 2018 reforms report

Kit Siang also wants release of Harapan govt's 2018 reforms report

Report prepared by IRC touched on anti-corruption, religion.
Philippines to offer value-added tax refund to foreign tourists

Philippines to offer value-added tax refund to foreign tourists

Plan is to allow foreigners refund on items taken out of Philippines.
PM, ex-AG Thomas, others condole Sri Ram's passing

PM, ex-AG Thomas, others condole Sri Ram's passing

UPDATED 4.38PM | 'He had a world-class brain.'
LETTER | Silent contemplation is real education

LETTER | Silent contemplation is real education

The current system is merely seen from a socioeconomic point of view.
COMMENT | Fomca's allegations against MyCC misplaced

COMMENT | Fomca's allegations against MyCC misplaced

TnG's conduct with consumers does not fall under commission's purview.
COMMENT | If head up to no good, don’t expect tail to be good

COMMENT | If head up to no good, don’t expect tail to be good

If leaders are rotten, so are the servants.
Former Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram dies

Former Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram dies

The senior deputy public prosecutor passed away this afternoon aged 79.
PM makes official visit to Singapore tomorrow

PM makes official visit to Singapore tomorrow

Two PMs will witness signing of MOU on cybersecurity, green economy.
Ku Li: Normal to take action against members violating party discipline

Ku Li: Normal to take action against members violating party discipline

Umno veteran says party authorities would have given proper consideration.
COMMENT | A tribute to Steven Gan and Premesh Chandran

COMMENT | A tribute to Steven Gan and Premesh Chandran

The contribution of Malaysiakini's co-founders to the nation cannot be overstated.
Ex-Johor MB Hasni says 'bullied' by Umno leadership

Ex-Johor MB Hasni says 'bullied' by Umno leadership

Former MB 'poster boy' hopes to still contribute to party.
Holiday trips within China surge after Covid-19 curbs lifted

Holiday trips within China surge after Covid-19 curbs lifted

Travel more than doubled but still well below pre-pandemic levels.
Comedian Kishen Alex Raj just wants to be a millionaire

Comedian Kishen Alex Raj just wants to be a millionaire

He juggles being in corporate and a stand-up comedian, with success.
US cop unit disbands after fatal beating, more protests expected

US cop unit disbands after fatal beating, more protests expected

Critics say specialised cop teams can be prone to abuse.
Ukraine intensifies call to bar Russian athletes from 2024 Olympics

Ukraine intensifies call to bar Russian athletes from 2024 Olympics

'Matter of time before they start justifying Russia's aggression.'
Deadly NZ flood crisis extends in country's north island

Deadly NZ flood crisis extends in country's north island

Auckland remains under a state of emergency.
Umno purge: 'Those crying foul did nothing when I was sacked'

Umno purge: 'Those crying foul did nothing when I was sacked'

Zaid Ibrahim says he was also sacked without due process.
Covid-19 (Jan 28): 258 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 28): 258 new cases, 2 deaths

Active cases down 9.4pct.
COMMENT | We expect a lot more from a govt that stresses unity

COMMENT | We expect a lot more from a govt that stresses unity

Authorities must act if school proven to have engaged in racial segregation.
I objected to 'flawed' Umno sackings, suspensions - Ismail Sabri

I objected to 'flawed' Umno sackings, suspensions - Ismail Sabri

Umno VP says due process not followed in Friday's purge.
YOURSAY | Possible scenarios after purge in Umno

YOURSAY | Possible scenarios after purge in Umno

'Ousted leaders might form new party, won't take it lying down'.