Archive - 8 February 2023

Anti-stalking Bill: Improvements to ensure all aspects of legislation covered

Anti-stalking Bill: Improvements to ensure all aspects of legislation covered

Bill needs to be tabled again at the coming Dewan Rakyat sitting – Ramkarpal 

Consider alternative measures on electricity surcharge hike – group

Consider alternative measures on electricity surcharge hike – group

Gradual increase in tariff will help businesses adjust properly, Soh says. 
Revoke ban on interstate shipping of live pigs, govt urged

Revoke ban on interstate shipping of live pigs, govt urged

The ban to curb disease has tightened supply to several states.
Ex-1MDB CEO removed from govt conference after backlash

Ex-1MDB CEO removed from govt conference after backlash

UPDATED 10.40PM | Shahrol no longer moderator for electric vehicle event, a decision he respects. 
Zelenskiy heads to London, wins pledge to train pilots on Nato planes

Zelenskiy heads to London, wins pledge to train pilots on Nato planes

His visit is a testament to his country's courage, says British PM.
Parents: Teacher told teen son converting will boost football career

Parents: Teacher told teen son converting will boost football career

‘Only Muslims are allowed to enter stadiums in Malaysia’.

Malaysia's Q4 GDP growth expected to have slowed to 6.6pct - Reuters poll

Malaysia's Q4 GDP growth expected to have slowed to 6.6pct - Reuters poll

Due to tepid consumption and softer global demand, the poll shows.
Repercussions for M'sia if PM's cheques bounced: Najib’s ex-banker

Repercussions for M'sia if PM's cheques bounced: Najib’s ex-banker

This is why bank didn't close Najib’s overdrawn accounts - Yu.
PAS hints Kelantan polls after automatic dissolution in June

PAS hints Kelantan polls after automatic dissolution in June

Amar says can't hold March polls due to Ramadan, SPM.
PAS predicts Harapan, BN will have problems working together

PAS predicts Harapan, BN will have problems working together

Its veep says the coalition will be squabbling over seats in state polls.
Earthquake: Malaysia to channel over US$2 million to Turkiye, Syria

Earthquake: Malaysia to channel over US$2 million to Turkiye, Syria

The sum will be shared equally by the govt and the Johor ruler.
Muda sec-gen files application to strike out charge over LCS

Muda sec-gen files application to strike out charge over LCS

Amir files preliminary objection on grounds the charge was defective.
'Muda left out' - Logo present, rep absent from secretariat meet

'Muda left out' - Logo present, rep absent from secretariat meet

Sec-gen says Muda not informed nor invited to last night's meeting.
Cabinet yet to decide on new attorney-general

Cabinet yet to decide on new attorney-general

UPDATED 7.51PM | Idrus Harun's term ends next month.
Improprieties in Covid-19 vaccine procurement, govt to table White Paper

Improprieties in Covid-19 vaccine procurement, govt to table White Paper

UPDATED 8PM | Some issues touch on compliance and management, PM says. 

160 tonnes of rubbish from 2 rivers monthly - Johor exco

160 tonnes of rubbish from 2 rivers monthly - Johor exco

Raven says despite constant cleaning, rubbish amount remains same.
Illegal settlement raid: Foreign parties cannot interfere - immigration

Illegal settlement raid: Foreign parties cannot interfere - immigration

This includes in the arrests, detention of undocumented migrants. 
Rescuers dig through rubble as Turkey-Syria quake death toll passes 7,800

Rescuers dig through rubble as Turkey-Syria quake death toll passes 7,800

Amid harsh weather, hope of finding survivors diminishes.

Late-night chat between me and Jho Low wasn’t for our benefit: Ex-banker

Late-night chat between me and Jho Low wasn’t for our benefit: Ex-banker

The witness says it's about transferring RM5m cheque to Umno.
Speaker wants every backbencher MP in select committees

Speaker wants every backbencher MP in select committees

MPs got to work, got to perform, Johari says.
IJM Land Chap Goh Mei celebration received overwhelming turnout with an estimated 20,000 visitors

IJM Land Chap Goh Mei celebration received overwhelming turnout with an estimated 20,000 visitors

IJM Land’s Chap Goh Mei festival celebrating diversity at its best at Seremban 2 with fanfare of Astro Celebrities.
NZ authorities recover 3 tonnes of cocaine floating in ocean

NZ authorities recover 3 tonnes of cocaine floating in ocean

The find was worth estimated $500m New Zealand (RM1.36b).
COMMENT | Learning other faiths will only help secure our own

COMMENT | Learning other faiths will only help secure our own

Religious diversity is a blessing, not a threat.
MACC probing UiTM Holdings over RM157m losses in four years

MACC probing UiTM Holdings over RM157m losses in four years

The majority of the losses were incurred from investments in local film production, says report.

ECRL goes against Selangor decision to protect forests - Green Party

ECRL goes against Selangor decision to protect forests - Green Party

State assembly imposed logging moratorium, says Abdul Razak.
Wan Fayhsal: PN can win S'gor, N Sembilan if KJ contests under its ticket

Wan Fayhsal: PN can win S'gor, N Sembilan if KJ contests under its ticket

Coalition needs 'imported players' like KJ to win, adds Bersatu Youth chief.
'Pilot test' for PM question time next Tuesday

'Pilot test' for PM question time next Tuesday

This is one of the reforms being implemented for parliamentary proceedings.

Microsoft packs Bing search engine, Edge browser with AI

Microsoft packs Bing search engine, Edge browser with AI

The revamp represents a big challenge to Google.
Parliament Services Act, upgrading PSSC on Johari's reform agenda

Parliament Services Act, upgrading PSSC on Johari's reform agenda

Dewan Rakyat speaker has met with PM to discuss the proposed law.
Wanita Umno power struggle: 'Noraini failed to fight for us'

Wanita Umno power struggle: 'Noraini failed to fight for us'

Former minister said to favour placing men in top posts.
New Malacca port plan poses threat to endangered dolphins

New Malacca port plan poses threat to endangered dolphins

Irrawaddy and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins have been seen near the site.
YOURSAY | 'Anwar could've handled Nurul Izzah's appointment better'

YOURSAY | 'Anwar could've handled Nurul Izzah's appointment better'

'Family and governance should not mix.'
Allow visa-on-arrival for all countries to remain competitive: Tourism minister

Allow visa-on-arrival for all countries to remain competitive: Tourism minister

'This will keep Malaysia competitive in the global tourism industry.'
Govt making efforts to evacuate M'sians from quake-affected Turkiye

Govt making efforts to evacuate M'sians from quake-affected Turkiye

13 Malaysians still trapped in several regions, says deputy foreign minister.
NGOs call on govt to amend Poca to better curb scam syndicates

NGOs call on govt to amend Poca to better curb scam syndicates

Cops face difficulty obtaining evidence, says NGO.
DAP rep urges Anwar to relax dress code at govt premises

DAP rep urges Anwar to relax dress code at govt premises

'Discretion should be exercised with courtesy and empathy.'
More advisors for PM

More advisors for PM

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