Archive - 7 February 2023

All govt parties agree to work together in state polls - PM

All govt parties agree to work together in state polls - PM

UPDATED 11.13PM | Anwar says committee formed for seat negotiations.
Former senator Tunku Abdul Aziz dies at 89

Former senator Tunku Abdul Aziz dies at 89

He was DAP's first senator, appointed in 2009.
Erdogan declares emergency, Turkiye- Syria quake deaths pass 5,100

Erdogan declares emergency, Turkiye- Syria quake deaths pass 5,100

Thousands of buildings toppled, hospitals and schools wrecked.
Pahang deputy speaker fined after traffic offence went viral

Pahang deputy speaker fined after traffic offence went viral

He was caught driving through 'No Entry' sign.
Pahang records highest number of flood evacuees this evening

Pahang records highest number of flood evacuees this evening

In Pahang, evacuees rose to 5,021 people.
Finance Minister Anwar appoints advisory body to assist him

Finance Minister Anwar appoints advisory body to assist him

It comprises business leaders, economic experts, sans his daughter.
Anwar, Loke at Umno HQ for govt's first secretariat meeting

Anwar, Loke at Umno HQ for govt's first secretariat meeting

Also present are Amanah chief Mohamad and Fadillah of GPS.
MYEG dives 26.7pct, services under Immigration Dept by 2025

MYEG dives 26.7pct, services under Immigration Dept by 2025

Immigration services generate around 40pct of MYEG's income.
Haven't met with Harapan on ex-Umno members joining them - Zahid

Haven't met with Harapan on ex-Umno members joining them - Zahid

Anwar said yesterday discussions will be held soon.
Warisan VP: MACC must probe 'jumping' of party's elected reps

Warisan VP: MACC must probe 'jumping' of party's elected reps 

Call comes after a defector admits to huge enticement offers to quit Warisan.
Use your new role to stop Penang reclamation project, Nurul Izzah told

Use your new role to stop Penang reclamation project, Nurul Izzah told

Gerakan's Oh Tong Keong reminds her she too had opposed the project.
LETTER | Malaysia Madani: Its strengths and challenges

LETTER | Malaysia Madani: Its strengths and challenges

The involvement of all stakeholders vital for its success.
Sanusi hopes the 'great KJ' will join PN to strengthen coalition

Sanusi hopes the 'great KJ' will join PN to strengthen coalition

'I hope the good ones will join PN, and the lousy ones join the other side'.
Earthquake rescue work moves slowly as death toll nears 5,000

Earthquake rescue work moves slowly as death toll nears 5,000

Rescue works in Antakya hit by freezing rain and no fuel or electricity.
Just a figure of speech, PAS leader says after 'barang mahal' backlash

Just a figure of speech, PAS leader says after 'barang mahal' backlash

The leader, Azman Ibrahim, lacks gender sensitivity, says DAP's Lim Guan Eng.
Charge MPKL dog pound officers, animal lovers tell Vet Dept

Charge MPKL dog pound officers, animal lovers tell Vet Dept

Viral photos show scrawny dogs in weak condition crammed in small kennels.

Migrant Care: Raided settlement in Nilai not illegal

Migrant Care: Raided settlement in Nilai not illegal

The settlement was provided by employers who hired the initial batch of settlers, says group.
LETTER | Education Ministry must make schools safe for our children

LETTER | Education Ministry must make schools safe for our children

The authorities must exercise duty of care.
Appeals court allows Maips to intervene in Loh's custody case

Appeals court allows Maips to intervene in Loh's custody case

UPDATED 2.17PM | Maips can apply to vary custody order granted to Loh for her 3 unilaterally converted children. 

Najib knew what was happening to his account: Ex-banker

Najib knew what was happening to his account: Ex-banker

UPDATED 5.11PM | Witness says ex-PM kept informed about transactions.
Advocate decries dropping of Safe Sport Act in favour of code

Advocate decries dropping of Safe Sport Act in favour of code

This comes after minister decides against tabling Safe Sport Bill. 
Anwar returning to Umno HQ after 25 years for coalition govt meet

Anwar returning to Umno HQ after 25 years for coalition govt meet

It's the PKR president's first time back at Menara Dato Onn since 1998.
Bersatu files MACC report on Harapan-BN’s ‘lavish’ spending

Bersatu files MACC report on Harapan-BN’s ‘lavish’ spending

UPDATED 12.16PM | This is with regard to the money allegedly spent during GE15.
Terengganu opens two relief centres in Kemaman as flood hits state

Terengganu opens two relief centres in Kemaman as flood hits state

A total of 28 victims are taking shelter.
Shorts incident: PAS leader courts flak for likening women to 'items'

Shorts incident: PAS leader courts flak for likening women to 'items'

'Expensive items' are usually nicely packaged, says Azman Ibrahim.

Faizal staying put in Tambun

Faizal staying put in Tambun

He says he will continue to carry out social services in his former constituency.

PM wants united civil service, cites how he mended rift with rivals

PM wants united civil service, cites how he mended rift with rivals

Anwar wants the cabinet and civil servants to put aside their differences.
Google unveils ChatGPT rival Bard, AI search plans in battle with Microsoft

Google unveils ChatGPT rival Bard, AI search plans in battle with Microsoft

The rise of chatbot presents Google with its biggest challenge.
Award-Winning Hospital Serving Communities in the Heart of Klang and Beyond

Award-Winning Hospital Serving Communities in the Heart of Klang and Beyond

Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre (SKSMC) has won the Healthcare Asia Awards 2022 for ‘The Most Improved Community Hospital of the Year – Malaysia Award’ for three consecutive years.
COMMENT | You did it your way, Uncle Krish

COMMENT | You did it your way, Uncle Krish

My uncle G Krishna Iyer drew his last breath yesterday evening. He was nearly 90.
Kedah latest state to be hit by floods

Kedah latest state to be hit by floods

The total number of evacuees has yet to be determined.
Malacca floods: How reclamation and climate change deal double blow

Malacca floods: How reclamation and climate change deal double blow

Large-scale reclamation projects on the Malacca shoreline have disrupted the drainage system.
Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria: Death toll rises to 3,700

Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria: Death toll rises to 3,700

Freezing winter adds to the plight of survivors.
Single-use plastic production rose between 2019 and 2021, despite pledges

Single-use plastic production rose between 2019 and 2021, despite pledges

These plastics have become the world's most pressing environmental threat.
COMMENT | Obsession over Nurul Izzah's appointment must cease

COMMENT | Obsession over Nurul Izzah's appointment must cease

Truth be told, it's far from the worst appointment Anwar has made.
YOURSAY | Is KJ’s big comeback in the cards?

YOURSAY | Is KJ’s big comeback in the cards?

'He's an opportunist, just like many others in BN.’
COMMENT | Can PN's shadow cabinet work?

COMMENT | Can PN's shadow cabinet work?

Let's look at 8 pertinent questions on the opposition's shadow cabinet. 
Unity in diversity, Kit Siang looks at Indonesia for Malaysia's future

Unity in diversity, Kit Siang looks at Indonesia for Malaysia's future

DAP veteran urges M'sia to learn from neighbour on global civilisational understanding. 
Explainer: Why was the Turkiye-Syria earthquake so bad?

Explainer: Why was the Turkiye-Syria earthquake so bad?

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake could be the deadliest this decade, seismologists say.