Archive - 6 February 2023

Turkiye quake: M'sia to send special disaster team to assist in rescue operation

Turkiye quake: M'sia to send special disaster team to assist in rescue operation

75 Smart members will be flown to Turkiye tonight. 
Anwar: Not true Harapan lacks Malay support

Anwar: Not true Harapan lacks Malay support

He points out Harapan received 31pct of Malay voters' support overall during GE15. 
Three Warisan reps quit, back Hajiji instead

Three Warisan reps quit, back Hajiji instead

The independent assemblypersons aim to work with CM for Sabah's development. 
No salary for Nurul Izzah, PM says others shouldn't appoint family with pay

No salary for Nurul Izzah, PM says others shouldn't appoint family with pay

UPDATED 8.30PM | Anwar stresses if there's financial remuneration, it shouldn't be done. 
Parties free of corruption should not fear being probed - Anwar

Parties free of corruption should not fear being probed - Anwar

UPDATED 8.05PM | PM says freezing party bank accounts not new, should proceed without interference. 
'Elect Wanita Umno chief via party polls, no need to urge for resignation'

'Elect Wanita Umno chief via party polls, no need to urge for resignation'

Khaled's advice comes after reported calls for Noraini to step down as Wanita chief. 
Health Ministry committed to resolving emergency department issues

Health Ministry committed to resolving emergency department issues

Minister says many issues inherited, systemic but can be tackled locally.
Landslide leaves 1,000 Orang Asli in Gua Musang stranded

Landslide leaves 1,000 Orang Asli in Gua Musang stranded

Villagers have been cut off since Friday due to damaged roads. 
Project owner: ECRL does not involve de-gazettement of forest reserves

Project owner: ECRL does not involve de-gazettement of forest reserves

MRL says construction in accordance with regulatory requirements.
LETTER | How did Bersatu secure RM255m in 'donations' amid pandemic?

LETTER | How did Bersatu secure RM255m in 'donations' amid pandemic?

Party's published accounts raises worrying questions.
KJ being poached for Selangor, offers include MB-ship

KJ being poached for Selangor, offers include MB-ship

He's yet to decide if he wants to contest in state polls.
COMMENT | Nothing wrong in doing pro bono work for govt

COMMENT | Nothing wrong in doing pro bono work for govt

If people volunteer and ask for nothing in return, what’s the beef?
Flood warning for Kuantan, Rompin

Flood warning for Kuantan, Rompin

Pahang has been hit by continuous heavy rain.
Huge earthquake hits Turkiye and Syria, kills more than 2,200

Huge earthquake hits Turkiye and Syria, kills more than 2,200

UPDATED 11.55PM | The magnitude 7.8 quake is the worst to strike Turkiye this century.
LETTER | Freedom of Information Act must not neglect disabled

LETTER | Freedom of Information Act must not neglect disabled

Efforts must be made to consult the community in law's drafting.
Puad: KJ should form new party if he’s really 'magnet' for youth support

Puad: KJ should form new party if he’s really 'magnet' for youth support

Puad jibes at Ismail Sabri over remark on KJ’s sacking.
T'ganu Harapan prepared to cede more seats to BN in upcoming polls

T'ganu Harapan prepared to cede more seats to BN in upcoming polls

State chief says there is an understanding but no official talks yet.
Cabinet approves plan to transform Subang Airport to regional hub

Cabinet approves plan to transform Subang Airport to regional hub

Minister Loke says plan will target premium, business passenger market.
Landmark HK national security trial starts 2 years after arrests

Landmark HK national security trial starts 2 years after arrests

Sixteen pro-democracy figures charged with conspiracy to commit subversion.
Alexander hopes for future adjustments to MP allocations

Alexander hopes for future adjustments to MP allocations

The Kapit lawmaker says allocation slash badly affects rural constituencies.
Gagasan Rakyat EGM elects Hajiji as president

Gagasan Rakyat EGM elects Hajiji as president

The party will serve GRS' objectives, he says. 
LETTER | Govt must know that vegetable price hike totally unjustified

LETTER | Govt must know that vegetable price hike totally unjustified

It must admit past failures and reset policies accordingly.
Bus overturns in Butterworth, 16 injured

Bus overturns in Butterworth, 16 injured

Authorities say victims sustained minor injuries in accident.
Republicans slam Biden for waiting to shoot down Chinese spy balloon

Republicans slam Biden for waiting to shoot down Chinese spy balloon

They accuse him of showing weakness.
PAS does not limit charity to election season, says Hadi

PAS does not limit charity to election season, says Hadi

'We've been helping people since the party's formation.'
Chicago Hound's Duke Krishnan scores another first for M'sian rugby

Chicago Hound's Duke Krishnan scores another first for M'sian rugby

MALAYSIANSKINI | From Sungai Petani to Chicago, this athlete is breaking barriers. 
Stay One Step Ahead of Pests

Stay One Step Ahead of Pests

Most of us would probably agree that it’s very tiring to deal with persistent pests. For businesses like food processors, healthcare, etc. in particular, pests can actually be a huge problem. 
Top lawmaker: Ukraine to replace defence minister in wartime reshuffle

Top lawmaker: Ukraine to replace defence minister in wartime reshuffle

Oleksii Reznikov would be transferred to another ministerial job. 
'Independent' Noh willing to speak at PN, Umno ceramah during state polls

'Independent' Noh willing to speak at PN, Umno ceramah during state polls

'Wherever I go to speak, I will tell the truth of what happened.'
YOURSAY | Dress code issue: It’s all about mutual respect

YOURSAY | Dress code issue: It’s all about mutual respect

‘This is truly the crux of the issue, the substance above form.’
COMMENT | Confusion over fatwa on attending non-Muslim rituals

COMMENT | Confusion over fatwa on attending non-Muslim rituals

Can someone explain which ceremonies, religious symbols or songs are against Islam? 
Say no to nepotism, starting now

Say no to nepotism, starting now

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