Archive - 5 February 2023

Rival Sulu 'heir' rails against group who took Sabah claims to court

Rival Sulu 'heir' rails against group who took Sabah claims to court

Omar Ali prefers to negotiate with Malaysia to 'develop Sabah'.

Nurul Izzah must have 'great capabilities', Peja quips

Nurul Izzah must have 'great capabilities', Peja quips

UPDATED 9.50PM | Bersatu deputy president pokes fun at Nurul Izzah's appointment as PM's adviser. 
Rafizi laments opposition idly waiting on equal funding for MPs

Rafizi laments opposition idly waiting on equal funding for MPs

Minister recommends PN address racial politicking for a start.
PM had check-up at IJN, given all clear

PM had check-up at IJN, given all clear

Anwar had to skip Thaipusam celebrations earlier.
Speaker: MPs uttering racist, sexist remarks in House face RM1k fine

Speaker: MPs uttering racist, sexist remarks in House face RM1k fine

Johari says provision already exists but rarely enforced, fine increase also planned.
Azam 'open' to plan for Parliament to make key MACC appointments

Azam 'open' to plan for Parliament to make key MACC appointments

'It depends on the reforms done by the government.' 
India to ban Chinese-linked betting, loan apps

India to ban Chinese-linked betting, loan apps

India has been banning Chinese apps amid tensions with Beijing.
Sivakumar: PM unwell, unable to attend Thaipusam celebration

Sivakumar: PM unwell, unable to attend Thaipusam celebration

Anwar's aide confirms the matter but did not elaborate.
Pakistan ex-president Pervez Musharraf dies after years in exile

Pakistan ex-president Pervez Musharraf dies after years in exile

He succumbs to a prolonged illness at a Dubai hospital.
Christian group welcomes Johor fatwa on non-Muslim rituals

Christian group welcomes Johor fatwa on non-Muslim rituals

CCM says the fatwa is good guidance on what Muslims can do.
Minister: US revocation of Sime Darby palm oil ban good for M'sia

Minister: US revocation of Sime Darby palm oil ban good for M'sia

Sivakumar says this will positively affect palm oil industry and M'sia.
'Shahrizat's comeback way forward or step back?'

'Shahrizat's comeback way forward or step back?'

Wanita BN leader cautions against falling for agenda that can destroy the party.
Telcos can offer rates lower than Unity Package - minister

Telcos can offer rates lower than Unity Package - minister

Fahmi says govt's recent announcement acts as a baseline.
Wild dogs attack sheep in Jertih, T'ganu

Wild dogs attack sheep in Jertih, T'ganu

Villagers also fear for their own safety.
Facebook user in hot water for defaming PM

Facebook user in hot water for defaming PM

Minister Fahmi Fadzil urges MCMC and police to probe.
Zafrul: M’sia confident of growth and avoiding recession in 2023

Zafrul: M’sia confident of growth and avoiding recession in 2023

This is despite global headwinds, says the minister.
Think tank chief: Give Nurul Izzah chance to prove her worth

Think tank chief: Give Nurul Izzah chance to prove her worth

'Let her merit be earned through efficacy.'
King, queen extend Chap Goh Mei greetings

King, queen extend Chap Goh Mei greetings

Royal couple hopes festival will bring happiness, prosperity, and peace.
Kavadis return to Thaipusam after 2 years

Kavadis return to Thaipusam after 2 years

KINILENS | They were not allowed the previous 2 years due to Covid-19.
PM wishes Hindus a Happy Thaipusam

PM wishes Hindus a Happy Thaipusam

'Let us strengthen unity and harmony together.'
Khairy's sacking 'wrong signal' to send youths - Ismail Sabri

Khairy's sacking 'wrong signal' to send youths - Ismail Sabri

Ex-PM says Umno will continue to lose youth support as consequence.
Number of flood evacuees in Johor continues to drop, unchanged in Sabah

Number of flood evacuees in Johor continues to drop, unchanged in Sabah

Meanwhile, Sungai Bekok in Batu Pahat still exceeds the danger level. 
LETTER | MTUC's indifference to minimum wage, maximum working hours

LETTER | MTUC's indifference to minimum wage, maximum working hours

The organisation should be at the forefront of labour rights.
Rafizi: Govt should avoid appointing family members in the future

Rafizi: Govt should avoid appointing family members in the future

'Nurul Izzah and Iqbal just need to prove their added value now.'
US fighter jet shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon with missile

US fighter jet shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon with missile

It's been shot down over relatively shallow water.
Malaysia, Singapore to work together to tackle online scams

Malaysia, Singapore to work together to tackle online scams

Both countries will share information and expertise.
Cooperation, regional stability among agenda at AMM retreat - Zambry

Cooperation, regional stability among agenda at AMM retreat - Zambry

'Asean always emphasises a form of cooperation.'
Malaysia to host Asean-GCC summit, says Zambry

Malaysia to host Asean-GCC summit, says Zambry

The date is still under discussion, says the foreign minister.
COMMENT | House rules and dress codes

COMMENT | House rules and dress codes

Do we really need them?
Asean chair Indonesia to intensify talks on code for South China Sea

Asean chair Indonesia to intensify talks on code for South China Sea

The negotiations on the COC have been stalled for years.
YOURSAY | KJ, think of the next generation, not the election

YOURSAY | KJ, think of the next generation, not the election

'Greatest gift is that of your own self-transformation.'
Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm bilateral cooperation in three areas

Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm bilateral cooperation in three areas

They are personal data protection, cyber security and digital economy.