Archive - 2 February 2023

Learn from Umno's frozen assets dilemma, Puad tells Muhyiddin

Learn from Umno's frozen assets dilemma, Puad tells Muhyiddin

'It's impossible for the Bersatu president to have no other money.'
N Sembilan MB stunned over illegal settlement, wants security meeting

N Sembilan MB stunned over illegal settlement, wants security meeting

Aminuddin says he won't compromise on this matter.
RM400k approved to reconstruct collapsed jetty in Semporna - Zahid

RM400k approved to reconstruct collapsed jetty in Semporna - Zahid

The district office has been ordered to investigate and take immediate action.
Scuffle erupts as NGOs, villagers barred from leaving 'illegal' mining site

Scuffle erupts as NGOs, villagers barred from leaving 'illegal' mining site

Company reps block the roads with bulldozers.
'Fixed Broadband Unity Package at lowered monthly cost of RM69'

'Fixed Broadband Unity Package at lowered monthly cost of RM69'

The offer will commence this March with a 24-month subscription contract.
MCA Youth calls for reforms to let MACC ‘stand on its own’

MCA Youth calls for reforms to let MACC ‘stand on its own’

Let Anwar prove his 'Reformasi' process, says Lee.
Malacca deep-sea port: MP objects to 'white elephant' project

Malacca deep-sea port: MP objects to 'white elephant' project

Many past projects failed, problematic says Khoo.
Taught in transit: Immigration raid reveals 'school' for migrant children

Taught in transit: Immigration raid reveals 'school' for migrant children

Children being prepared for schooling in Indonesia.

Amanah to hold talks with BN on state polls - Khalid

Amanah to hold talks with BN on state polls - Khalid

Seat distributions and candidates are among the matters to be discussed.
Ex-banker surprised with Low's denial on their BBM chats over Najib's accounts

Ex-banker surprised with Low's denial on their BBM chats over Najib's accounts

Shafee reads out the excerpts of Low's statement to the MACC.
Call for states to nominate wetlands as new Ramsar sites

Call for states to nominate wetlands as new Ramsar sites

Minister says wetlands facilitate food security, climate stability.
Eastspring Investments Hosts Free Public Symposium

Eastspring Investments Hosts Free Public Symposium

Eastspring Investments Berhad will be hosting a free Public Symposium with more insights on market opportunities as we navigate the global reset.
Spanish court rejects Sulu ‘heirs’ appeal against annulled arbitrator

Spanish court rejects Sulu ‘heirs’ appeal against annulled arbitrator

This effectively ends the claimants’ judicial strategy in Spain, says Azalina.
Govt to rope in private sector for TVET programme - Anwar

Govt to rope in private sector for TVET programme - Anwar

Companies named by PM include Petronas, DRB-Hicom, Sunway.
N Sembilan proposes dissolving legislative assembly on June 1

N Sembilan proposes dissolving legislative assembly on June 1

This is to pave the way for state polls.
Ex-PAS MP backs Nurul Izzah’s advisory role

Ex-PAS MP backs Nurul Izzah’s advisory role

She has the qualifications and capabilities, Khairuddin says. 
Ministry won’t compromise on WHO tobacco control policy violation

Ministry won’t compromise on WHO tobacco control policy violation

Two senior officials allegedly violate Article 5.3 of the convention.
Success and Failures of Education Loans among Malaysian Graduates - Recommendations to Improve Outcomes

Success and Failures of Education Loans among Malaysian Graduates - Recommendations to Improve Outcomes

The Association of Science, Technology, and Innovation (ASTI) launched a survey on success and failures of education loans among Malaysian graduates.
Agus Yusoff now J-Kom chief, focused on fixing race relations

Agus Yusoff now J-Kom chief, focused on fixing race relations

Social media has ruined interracial ties, says former lecturer.
Another nepotism claim, this time involving Dewan Rakyat speaker

Another nepotism claim, this time involving Dewan Rakyat speaker

Johari Abdul denies his son was appointed.
Kedah Perhilitan captures wandering sun bear in Yan

Kedah Perhilitan captures wandering sun bear in Yan

UPDATED 6.43PM | A video of the animal running across paddy field has gone viral. 
How to serve rakyat, MPs ask amid possible 70pct cut to RM3.8m funding

How to serve rakyat, MPs ask amid possible 70pct cut to RM3.8m funding

MPs may see constituency allocations slashed from RM3.8m to RM1.3m.
PM denies interfering with MACC after Bersatu accounts frozen

PM denies interfering with MACC after Bersatu accounts frozen

UPDATED 3.55PM | Irresponsible of opposition to accuse govt, says Anwar.
Articles on Chinese schools: MCLC won't pursue case

Articles on Chinese schools: MCLC won't pursue case

The Chinese education group says two dailies had published clarifications.
PN unveils shadow cabinet, promises policy statements

PN unveils shadow cabinet, promises policy statements

Muhyiddin will serve as ‘PN MPs chief', with Hadi as deputy. 
Govt building support staff plead with PM for 'withheld' minimum wage

Govt building support staff plead with PM for 'withheld' minimum wage

Group sends memorandum to Anwar calling for end to contract system.
Mat Sabu: Honorary titles do not reflect a person's level of success

Mat Sabu: Honorary titles do not reflect a person's level of success

Minister says this after he was bestowed an award carrying Datuk Seri title.
Muhyiddin: Frozen bank accounts hampering rent, staff payments

Muhyiddin: Frozen bank accounts hampering rent, staff payments

UPDATED 2.43PM | 'Unfreeze accounts once checks find no abuse'.
HSR cancellation suit: Feb 28 for two ex-PMs to file defence

HSR cancellation suit: Feb 28 for two ex-PMs to file defence

March 28 fixed for plaintiff to reply to the defence.
Bersatu's account freeze could hurt party's chance at state polls - Faizal

Bersatu's account freeze could hurt party's chance at state polls - Faizal

Its deputy president says Bersatu is a 'small party' with not much funds.
CPI ranking: PM must act, carry out overdue reforms - C4

CPI ranking: PM must act, carry out overdue reforms - C4

Anwar must grant MACC full independence in its anti-graft fight.
LETTER | Why is there no parent in the child narrative?

LETTER | Why is there no parent in the child narrative?

Are Malaysia's child advocates against family life?
Recalibration programme attracts nearly 50k employers in 5 days - DG

Recalibration programme attracts nearly 50k employers in 5 days - DG

Immigration expects more applications due to relaxed hiring regulations.
US imposes new visa restrictions on several Taliban members

US imposes new visa restrictions on several Taliban members

This is in response to Taliban’s decision to curtail women’s rights. 
LETTER | ChatGPT sending ripples through academia

LETTER | ChatGPT sending ripples through academia

Academic community swiftly stepping up to this technological challenge.
Discover Pathways at ISKL’s Open Day!

Discover Pathways at ISKL’s Open Day!

At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), ten words make up the school’s vision: know yourself, care for all, and create a better world.
Iranian blogger couple sentenced to prison on security charges

Iranian blogger couple sentenced to prison on security charges

Astiaj and Amir get jail terms on 'national security' charges.
Myanmar junta extends emergency by another six months

Myanmar junta extends emergency by another six months

It comes as 'silent protest' marks military coup anniversary.
JobStreet’s Much Awaited Career & Training Fair Happening On 18 and 19 February 2023!

JobStreet’s Much Awaited Career & Training Fair Happening On 18 and 19 February 2023!

Malaysia’s leading employment platform JobStreet by SEEK, in collaboration with AIC Exhibitions Sdn Bhd, will be hosting the Malaysia Career & Training Fair (MCTF) 2023 on 18 and 19 February 2023 at the Midvalley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), Kuala Lumpur.
S’pore police detain radicalised youth under ISA

S’pore police detain radicalised youth under ISA

Teenager was planning to flatten Keramat Habib Noh’s gravesite, cops say. 
'One-third parliamentary seats for Sabah, S'wak still being discussed'

'One-third parliamentary seats for Sabah, S'wak still being discussed'

DPM says it will take two to three years to cover issues related to MA63.
'Thriving  concert scene, not extremist views, will deliver economic benefits'

'Thriving concert scene, not extremist views, will deliver economic benefits'

Promoter Para Rajagopal is counting on support to revitalise an industry.

MACC quizzes 90 voters over cash handouts in T'ganu

MACC quizzes 90 voters over cash handouts in T'ganu

The commission is probing a viral video showing people allegedly collecting payments from PAS. 
Cops start investigation on influencer for alleged racial slur at concert

Cops start investigation on influencer for alleged racial slur at concert

This is in connection with a viral clip on the incident.
Police: Articles on Chinese schools not seditious, but titles alarming

Police: Articles on Chinese schools not seditious, but titles alarming

Don’t carry statements that can lead to public fear, cops say. 
Report: Deep-sea port harms Malacca fishing industry, marine ecology

Report: Deep-sea port harms Malacca fishing industry, marine ecology

There's also a concern about ship collisions and pollution.
LETTER | With limited options, joining PN may be KJ’s best bet

LETTER | With limited options, joining PN may be KJ’s best bet

Khairy may not fare well in elections without backing of a party. 
YOURSAY | Do we need another port?

YOURSAY | Do we need another port?

’What more damage will be done so that few can profit?’
Menu Rahmah praised, but many hope govt will still lower prices of goods

Menu Rahmah praised, but many hope govt will still lower prices of goods

Customers also want the cheap meal programme to continue.
COMMENT | Probe multi-billion Goldman-Muhyiddin govt settlement

COMMENT | Probe multi-billion Goldman-Muhyiddin govt settlement

2020 deal substantially lower than sum claimed by previous Harapan govt.
COMMENT | Letter to a Malay 'brother'

COMMENT | Letter to a Malay 'brother'

Stereotypes - we're all susceptible to this mental trap.
COMMENT | The reason why cops don’t want to be recorded

COMMENT | The reason why cops don’t want to be recorded

It would mean some form of accountability is meted out to them.