Archive - 30 January 2023

Thomas to appoint new lead counsel for suit against govt, task force

Thomas to appoint new lead counsel for suit against govt, task force

This follows the death of Gopal Sri Ram.
Muhyiddin’s advice to Anwar: There’s still time to undo your mistakes

Muhyiddin’s advice to Anwar: There’s still time to undo your mistakes

He accuses the premier of betraying the ideals of the Reformasi movement.
Survey: Overwhelming govt healthcare workers dissatisfied, angry

Survey: Overwhelming govt healthcare workers dissatisfied, angry

They feel that the country’s public healthcare system is in a 'crisis'.
Lynas prepares for worst-case scenario on licence renewal

Lynas prepares for worst-case scenario on licence renewal

The operating licence in Malaysia is up for renewal in March.
Medicinal potential of cannabis, ketum will be discussed - DPM

Medicinal potential of cannabis, ketum will be discussed - DPM

'Because the substances are controlled items, we have to discuss with the Health Ministry.'
'Noh should have stayed in Umno and appealed his suspension'

'Noh should have stayed in Umno and appealed his suspension'

Habibah, who was allegedly sabotaged by Noh during GE15, expresses her regret.
EU is not Islamophobic - ambassador

EU is not Islamophobic - ambassador

He says extremists’ actions of burning the Quran did not reflect how Europe is.
Review security companies for shortchanging their workers, PSM tells minister

Review security companies for shortchanging their workers, PSM tells minister

Many complaints it has of security guards not getting their full salaries.
Education Ministry wants Sabah jetties improved after schoolkids fall in sea

Education Ministry wants Sabah jetties improved after schoolkids fall in sea

Teachers reportedly dove in and save the kids after bridge collapsed.
Nurul Izzah row: It strikes a nerve in country with history of nepotism

Nurul Izzah row: It strikes a nerve in country with history of nepotism

‘Pro-bono or not, it’s still nepotism’ netizens say.

Covid-19 remains a public health emergency, says WHO

Covid-19 remains a public health emergency, says WHO

 More than 6.8 million people have died, it adds in its global alert.
Indonesia finds trader forged ingredient label in probe of cough syrup deaths

Indonesia finds trader forged ingredient label in probe of cough syrup deaths

The ingredients are used in antifreeze, brake fluids and other industrial applications.
Anwar sees food security as new area to explore with S'pore

Anwar sees food security as new area to explore with S'pore

PM says M'sia can cooperate with S'pore on the matter for benefit of both nations. 
Continuous rain warning in four states until Feb 1

Continuous rain warning in four states until Feb 1

The states listed by MetMalaysia are Sarawak, Sabah, Pahang and Johor.
Nurul Izzah's appointment is nepotism, Hamzah calls out PM

Nurul Izzah's appointment is nepotism, Hamzah calls out PM

Opposition leader says Anwar cannot legitimise appointment with 'pro bono'.
Zahid: Fate of five Sabah Umno reps to be decided by disciplinary board

Zahid: Fate of five Sabah Umno reps to be decided by disciplinary board

Umno president says the action must be 'fair' to all involved.

Zaliha: Leprosy cases in M'sia increased 15.5pct in 2022

Zaliha: Leprosy cases in M'sia increased 15.5pct in 2022

Health minister says 164 cases were detected in the year.
'Just divorced' Noh Omar waiting for the right suitor

'Just divorced' Noh Omar waiting for the right suitor

UPDATED 5.05PM | This former Umno leader will observe, wait for best offer.
LCS: First batch reduced to five vessels - RMN chief

LCS: First batch reduced to five vessels - RMN chief

Decision made when the govt decided to continue the project.
COMMENT | Is M'sia on track to ensure all children complete schooling?

COMMENT | Is M'sia on track to ensure all children complete schooling?

Latest sustainable development goals data appear incomplete and misleading.
IJM Land announced the return of highly-anticipated Chap Goh Mei festival

IJM Land announced the return of highly-anticipated Chap Goh Mei festival

Residents of Seremban are in for a treat this festive season with the return of exciting Chap Goh Mei celebration in-store.
Perjana Kerjaya: Company boss charged with submitting false claims

Perjana Kerjaya: Company boss charged with submitting false claims

The amount totalling RM87,500 was submitted to Socso.
Sulu 'heirs' displayed 'deceitful' behaviour in Petronas case - law minister

Sulu 'heirs' displayed 'deceitful' behaviour in Petronas case - law minister

They impeded the law by not revealing their real addresses, Azalina says.
Anwar's aide denies Wan Azizah appointed to PMD position

Anwar's aide denies Wan Azizah appointed to PMD position

PM's political secretary says a picture alleging so is untrue.
DBKL stops work at construction site near Bandaraya LRT station

DBKL stops work at construction site near Bandaraya LRT station

This is following LRT disruption caused by damage to track, supporting structure.
Cops nab 3 at gig for photographing raid, organiser held over licence

Cops nab 3 at gig for photographing raid, organiser held over licence

Music store co-owner to be charged for holding live events without entertainment licence.

Cop fatally shoots minister in Odisha, India

Cop fatally shoots minister in Odisha, India

Local media reports the officer was having a mental health crisis.
Prosecution withdraws appeals to forfeit RM21m allegedly linked to 1MDB

Prosecution withdraws appeals to forfeit RM21m allegedly linked to 1MDB

This belongs to 11 entities including Pekan Umno.
Umno purge can be challenged in court, ROS - legal experts

Umno purge can be challenged in court, ROS - legal experts

The action might have contravened Societies Act 1966.
After leaving Umno, Zahidi sets sight on PKR

After leaving Umno, Zahidi sets sight on PKR

He claims national-level Umno leaders also keen to cross over.
Wife of deported Pakistani journalist wants hubby produced in court

Wife of deported Pakistani journalist wants hubby produced in court

She's seeking an order to direct Pakistan to return him to M'sia.
'Legally right but morally wrong' to appoint Nurul Izzah as PM's adviser - PKR MP

'Legally right but morally wrong' to appoint Nurul Izzah as PM's adviser - PKR MP

UPDATED 1.38PM | Criticism of her appointment keeps coming including from PM's party.
KJ 'looking for a club' following Umno expulsion

KJ 'looking for a club' following Umno expulsion

Ex-minister also less optimistic about Umno's prospects.
Covid-19 (Jan 29): 269 new cases, no deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 29): 269 new cases, no deaths

There have been 87 deaths reported this month.
Lynas' quarterly revenue rises on strong demand

Lynas' quarterly revenue rises on strong demand

14.8pct rise in revenue comes from growing demand for metals used in electric vehicles.
Asia shares welcome China back, ready for rate hikes

Asia shares welcome China back, ready for rate hikes

China's swift reopening has bolstered the economic outlook.
Anwar's upcoming Bangkok visit boosts South Thailand peace talks

Anwar's upcoming Bangkok visit boosts South Thailand peace talks

Experts say M'sian PM understands situation in the region.
LETTER | Smoking peace pipe good for you, Hishammuddin

LETTER | Smoking peace pipe good for you, Hishammuddin

Why the need to go to a non-existent war?
Anwar arrives in S'pore for official visit

Anwar arrives in S'pore for official visit

This is the PM's third working trip abroad.
Sri Ram was like a father to all of us: DPP

Sri Ram was like a father to all of us: DPP

He paid this tribute when seeking to adjourn hearing of the 1MDB case.

LETTER | Is Nurul Izzah's appointment justifiable?

LETTER | Is Nurul Izzah's appointment justifiable?

PM Anwar must reconsider her appointment to avoid tarnishing his own image.
Think tank: Nurul Izzah not qualified to be PM's adviser

Think tank: Nurul Izzah not qualified to be PM's adviser

'Reformasi rings hollow when nepotism rears its head.'
Odds 'very high' of US military conflict with China, top Republican says

Odds 'very high' of US military conflict with China, top Republican says

Mike McCaul speculates Taiwan flashpoint could be triggered during presidential elections.
KJ will not appeal against expulsion

KJ will not appeal against expulsion

UPDATED 11.53AM | He says there's no point in doing so.
Retired teacher documents 15-year research on Kelantan Peranakan Chinese history

Retired teacher documents 15-year research on Kelantan Peranakan Chinese history

They came from Fujian and Hainan, by sea, and settled down in Kelantan.
Fahmi denies RTM blackout on PN MBs

Fahmi denies RTM blackout on PN MBs

He says he will take action against the slanderers.
Woman performs CPR, saves badminton player who collapsed

Woman performs CPR, saves badminton player who collapsed

Player believed to have suffered a heart attack in the Malacca game.
President Zelenskiy: Ukraine needs more weapons, and faster

President Zelenskiy: Ukraine needs more weapons, and faster

'The situation is very tough, with several sectors under constant Russian attacks.'
COMMENT | Ordinary Malays vs Malay politicians

COMMENT | Ordinary Malays vs Malay politicians

The ordinary folk will be much better off without self-serving leaders.
YOURSAY | Were the Umno sackings necessary?

YOURSAY | Were the Umno sackings necessary?

YOURSAY | ’They must have known what they were doing is wrong.’
COMMENT | The Umno purge and big Malaysian stink

COMMENT | The Umno purge and big Malaysian stink

Ousted Umno members will, ultimately, hasten the fall of a moderate centre. 
LETTER | Anwar should retract Nurul Izzah's appointment as senior adviser

LETTER | Anwar should retract Nurul Izzah's appointment as senior adviser

PM's move to appoint his daughter shows nepotism is still alive. 
Is Nurul Izzah as adviser good governance, Bersatu Youth leader asks PM

Is Nurul Izzah as adviser good governance, Bersatu Youth leader asks PM

'Isn't that nepotism?' Mohd Ashraf Mustaqim demands to know.
Najib's son to contest Umno Youth vice-chief post

Najib's son to contest Umno Youth vice-chief post

Nazifuddin aims to bring back youth support to Umno. 
Umno Purge: Election Year

Umno Purge: Election Year

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