Archive - 3 February 2023

Timor Leste joins in Asean meeting for the first time as observer

Timor Leste joins in Asean meeting for the first time as observer

This is preceding Timor Leste's eventual Asean membership.
S'gor MB confirms China firm cleared state forest land without approval

S'gor MB confirms China firm cleared state forest land without approval

Amirudin says action was taken against CCCC in December 2022.
Minister: Govt to act against employers who replace locals with migrants

Minister: Govt to act against employers who replace locals with migrants

'Policy to import migrant workers to fill shortage, not to replace locals.'
'Appointment would not be nepotism as my son is well-qualified'

'Appointment would not be nepotism as my son is well-qualified'

Johari says it is only wrong if he is not qualified.
Sime Darby: Positive US forced labour review reflects complete reform

Sime Darby: Positive US forced labour review reflects complete reform

The review of company's existing policies took 500,000 man-hours.
Suhakam calls for counselling support for migrant children

Suhakam calls for counselling support for migrant children

This follows an immigration raid on a 'school' for migrant children.
M'sian Automotive Association chief Aishah dies in Jeddah

M'sian Automotive Association chief Aishah dies in Jeddah

Aishah was 71, helmed MAA since 1991.
Ex-DAP MP: PN's shadow cabinet dominated by one race, lacks inclusivity

Ex-DAP MP: PN's shadow cabinet dominated by one race, lacks inclusivity

Wong points out lack of Chinese, Indians.
Heavy rain, thunderstorm forecasted nationwide for Thaipusam

Heavy rain, thunderstorm forecasted nationwide for Thaipusam

Most parts of the country will experience rain, thunderstorms in some.
FMM questions govt involving private sector in TVET programme

FMM questions govt involving private sector in TVET programme

There has been no engagement with critical partners - Soh.
Fatwa not in conflict with interfaith values - Johor sultan

Fatwa not in conflict with interfaith values - Johor sultan

It's a guideline - they can attend other faiths' festive events, he adds.
Malacca deep-sea port still a proposal, says transport minister

Malacca deep-sea port still a proposal, says transport minister 

For now, issuing of a port licence does not arise - Anthony Loke.
Klang hospital emergency dept closed to non-critical patients

Klang hospital emergency dept closed to non-critical patients

Non-critical patients told to get treatment elsewhere to ease congestion. 

Start classes at 8am? No plans for that - Fadhlina

Start classes at 8am? No plans for that - Fadhlina

UPDATED 6.41PM | Have to take note what parents have to say, says education minister.
News portal chief claims Health Ministry hunting survey respondents

News portal chief claims Health Ministry hunting survey respondents

Workers overwhelmingly report in survey that public healthcare system 'in crisis'.
Khaled Nordin to defend VP post in Umno polls

Khaled Nordin to defend VP post in Umno polls

The party elections to run from Feb 1 to March 18.
ASF spreads to Penang Southwest district, 62k pigs affected

ASF spreads to Penang Southwest district, 62k pigs affected

11.9k pigs culled so far, says Penang chief minister.
Sabah eatery offers own Menu Rahmah to reduce living costs

Sabah eatery offers own Menu Rahmah to reduce living costs

Customers can have an affordable and balanced meal for RM5.
Finally a citizen after 39 years, Hashimah is in awe

Finally a citizen after 39 years, Hashimah is in awe

Following a High Court decision, the NRD today issued her MyKad.
Job scam: CID chief erred by leaving 5 victims in Cambodia - NGO

Job scam: CID chief erred by leaving 5 victims in Cambodia - NGO

Anti-trafficking conventions trump immigration-related offences, Pereira stresses. 
Solve egg shortage and vegetable price hike first, Gerakan tells govt

Solve egg shortage and vegetable price hike first, Gerakan tells govt

'How can govt manage economy when it can't resolve those issues?'
M'sia should raise revenue as part of fiscal consolidation plan - World Bank

M'sia should raise revenue as part of fiscal consolidation plan - World Bank

This is in view of expected further decline in revenue collection. 
Corporate sector told to achieve 30pct target of women decision-makers

Corporate sector told to achieve 30pct target of women decision-makers

In the public sector, such women now make up 38pct - Nancy Shukri.
Probe on structural damage near LRT station to complete in 2 weeks

Probe on structural damage near LRT station to complete in 2 weeks

Repair works to be conducted according to investigation results.
Menu Rahmah in higher learning institutions soon

Menu Rahmah in higher learning institutions soon

Two ministries in discussion to realise the plan.
Anwar confirms cut in development allowance for MPs

Anwar confirms cut in development allowance for MPs

Move to better control country’s finances, PM says.
Court bins autistic man's suit against school and govt over lack of education

Court bins autistic man's suit against school and govt over lack of education

UPDATED 4.50PM | Plaintiff claims defendants failed to provide a secure environment for him to study. 
LETTER | Disheartening to see pupils studying in container classrooms

LETTER | Disheartening to see pupils studying in container classrooms

Education Ministry must address the plight of Ladang Jeram Tamil school. 
LETTER | The good old days retold

LETTER | The good old days retold

Those who left Malaysia seem to offer only criticisms, not solutions. 
Don't interfere in ROS' no-contest resolution probe, Umno sec-gen told

Don't interfere in ROS' no-contest resolution probe, Umno sec-gen told

Aizat Fikri says Ahmad Maslan's remark justifying the motion is 'premature'.

LETTER | Music is a universal language

LETTER | Music is a universal language

Don't utter a single word if you have nothing good to say.
Daily new Covid-19 cases surge to 1,629

Daily new Covid-19 cases surge to 1,629

There were four imported and zero death cases.
My son not official staff member: Dewan Rakyat speaker

My son not official staff member: Dewan Rakyat speaker

'Govt not paying him, he's helping me,' Johari says.
I hauled AmBank to industrial court, testifies Najib's former banker

I hauled AmBank to industrial court, testifies Najib's former banker

The witness says this is linked to management of ex-PM's accounts.
4pct moderate growth for M'sia economy this year - World Bank

4pct moderate growth for M'sia economy this year - World Bank

Private sector spending expected to be main driver of growth.
Prisons Dept takes steps to reduce overcrowding and recidivism

Prisons Dept takes steps to reduce overcrowding and recidivism

The measures include speeding up trials and conducting community rehab programmes.

LETTER | National politics: Viewing from non-bumi perspective

LETTER | National politics: Viewing from non-bumi perspective

Malaysian minorities believe in action more than words. 
Chinese spy balloon flies over the United States, Pentagon says

Chinese spy balloon flies over the United States, Pentagon says

US didn't shoot balloon for fear of debris.
Ahmad Maslan: No-contest motion did not breach Umno constitution

Ahmad Maslan: No-contest motion did not breach Umno constitution

About 90 pct of the delegates agreed to it, he says. 
Cabinet to study amendments to insolvency laws

Cabinet to study amendments to insolvency laws

One proposal is to make it easier to be released from bankruptcy status.

LETTER | Like Nurul Izzah, many industry experts willing to offer free service

LETTER | Like Nurul Izzah, many industry experts willing to offer free service

They too can contribute to nation-building.
Tell cops to accept reports regardless of attire, MCA urges Saifuddin

Tell cops to accept reports regardless of attire, MCA urges Saifuddin

Police should use common sense especially when it comes to emergencies. 
US says Sime Darby products no longer produced with forced labour

US says Sime Darby products no longer produced with forced labour

Company optimistic it will be allowed to resume exports to US.
Court allows interim return of Zahid's passport

Court allows interim return of Zahid's passport

DPM wants to go in and out of country for official duties.
Zahidi says he's no threat to Harapan, unlike KJ

Zahidi says he's no threat to Harapan, unlike KJ

I’m just a small fry unlike Khairy who may become future PM – Zahidi 
Zaliha first M'sian to chair WHO executive board meeting

Zaliha first M'sian to chair WHO executive board meeting

This marks a major milestone since being appointed health minister.
Muhyiddin's ex-aide: MACC should probe Anwar's GE15 heli rides too

Muhyiddin's ex-aide: MACC should probe Anwar's GE15 heli rides too

Marzuki Mohamad estimates PKR and DAP spent 'hundreds of millions' during GE15.
With a rare China trip, Blinken aims to steady rocky relationship

With a rare China trip, Blinken aims to steady rocky relationship

The two will try to answer: How can China, US avoid a new Cold War?
Researcher: Menu Rahmah a hit but policy delivery lacking

Researcher: Menu Rahmah a hit but policy delivery lacking

Addressing high cost of living requires measures beyond offering affordable meals.
Muslims in Johor prohibited from attending rituals of other faiths

Muslims in Johor prohibited from attending rituals of other faiths

The state religious council has issued a fatwa to this effect.
PM: GLICs, GLCs have specific role in realising Malaysia Madani

PM: GLICs, GLCs have specific role in realising Malaysia Madani

GLICs and GLCs are part of the national development agenda, Anwar says. 
Myanmar declares martial law in 37 towns

Myanmar declares martial law in 37 towns

Military commands are given administrative and judicial powers, council says. 
COMMENT | Favouritism: Avoid it to gain trust

COMMENT | Favouritism: Avoid it to gain trust

Make a conscious effort to avoid practising favouritism, especially leaders.   
Some UN Afghan aid delivered by men only, donors voice alarm

Some UN Afghan aid delivered by men only, donors voice alarm

Humanitarian agencies struggling with aid work due to Taliban’s ban. 
Nurul Izzah will be more effective than advisers in previous govt - Khalid

Nurul Izzah will be more effective than advisers in previous govt - Khalid

PM must have a reason to appoint her, says Amanah's Khalid Samad.
CIA warns against underestimating Xi's ambitions toward Taiwan

CIA warns against underestimating Xi's ambitions toward Taiwan

Xi is drawing lessons from Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, Burns says. 

COMMENT | No prizes for Ahmad discovering open tender benefits

COMMENT | No prizes for Ahmad discovering open tender benefits

Deputy minister must have known 'know-who' trumps 'know-how'.
YOURSAY | Articles on Chinese schools’ truth or fictitious?

YOURSAY | Articles on Chinese schools’ truth or fictitious?

‘Two students quoted named after military legends appear suspicious’.
Nik Nazmi: Ministry to look into alleged illegal sand mining site in Perak

Nik Nazmi: Ministry to look into alleged illegal sand mining site in Perak

An activist group claims it's being done without a permit.
Thaipusam: Two million people expected to throng Batu Caves - police

Thaipusam: Two million people expected to throng Batu Caves - police

Seven roads around Batu Caves will be closed to traffic from midnight.
COMMENT | Police should monitor crime, not skirts and shorts

COMMENT | Police should monitor crime, not skirts and shorts

Little Napoleons in government agencies are behaving like 'feudal lords'. 
MACC freezes, Bersatu simmers

MACC freezes, Bersatu simmers

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