Archive - 9 February 2023

Muhyiddin denies involvement in NIISe contract linked to son-in-law

Muhyiddin denies involvement in NIISe contract linked to son-in-law

UPDATED 12.21AM | It’s a malicious slander, says former PM.
Kremlin dismisses claims Putin was involved in MH17 downing

Kremlin dismisses claims Putin was involved in MH17 downing

'No evidence presented by investigators to support claims.'
'State vet depts can consider applications for live pigs interstate transfer'

'State vet depts can consider applications for live pigs interstate transfer'

Pigs must be free from ASF, says ministry.
Perak plans to provide sanitary napkin vending machines at primary schools

Perak plans to provide sanitary napkin vending machines at primary schools

Facility needed to address period poverty issue in B40 group.
Green Party wants S'gor govt to explain how far ECRL will enter forest reserves

Green Party wants S'gor govt to explain how far ECRL will enter forest reserves

Request for information has been submitted.
Parents meet with principal, education officers over conversion claims

Parents meet with principal, education officers over conversion claims

'Teacher’s actions should not be taken lightly or as a joke.'
Company director held for alleged involvement in money laundering

Company director held for alleged involvement in money laundering

Man being paid over RM10k by a 'Datuk Seri'.
Let’s work as a bloc, Sng tells govt friendly smaller parties, indie MPs

Let’s work as a bloc, Sng tells govt friendly smaller parties, indie MPs

Along with Muda, PBM was left out of the secretariat meeting recently. 
Indonesia drafts law for media to get payments from digital platforms for content

Indonesia drafts law for media to get payments from digital platforms for content

It's expected to level the playing field between media and tech firms.
Singapore relaxes Covid travel curbs, mask rules further

Singapore relaxes Covid travel curbs, mask rules further

Masks not required on public transport, needed in healthcare settings.
COMMENT | Sabah needs 3-in-1 reform package to stop political crisis

COMMENT | Sabah needs 3-in-1 reform package to stop political crisis

Institutional reforms in Sabah should not be delayed any longer.
PN lawmakers want swift follow-up actions after PMQ session

PN lawmakers want swift follow-up actions after PMQ session

They also say there must be candid debates on policies.

Migrant workers: No rush to approve despite high demand - minister

Migrant workers: No rush to approve despite high demand - minister

Govt finding best mechanism for direct hiring deal, says Sivakumar.
Don’t fall for narrow interpretation of Islam, Anwar tells Muslim youths

Don’t fall for narrow interpretation of Islam, Anwar tells Muslim youths

Islam is above racial and partisan sentiments, upholds humanity. 
'Racial slur': Withdraw hockey player's suspension - PAS Youth chief

'Racial slur': Withdraw hockey player's suspension - PAS Youth chief

It could affect Hanis Nadiah Onn's future, claims Ahmad Fadhli Shaari.

Sulu ‘heirs’ legal team disputes M’sia’s version over legal tussle

Sulu ‘heirs’ legal team disputes M’sia’s version over legal tussle

It says the (Malaysian) government statement is an exaggeration.
Umno submitted all information to ROS over no-contest resolution

Umno submitted all information to ROS over no-contest resolution

Please ‘act fairly’ by listening to all sides, Zahid tells ROS. 
LETTER | Kudos to minister for advocating visa-on-arrival

LETTER | Kudos to minister for advocating visa-on-arrival

We must take advantage of ‘revenge tourism’ to boost arrivals.  
LETTER | Consider using vans as feeder vehicles to MRT

LETTER | Consider using vans as feeder vehicles to MRT

This could help increase ridership. 
'Such disgusting news... sport is for everyone' - Syed Saddiq

'Such disgusting news... sport is for everyone' - Syed Saddiq

'Sport is the best platform to unite all Malaysians,' he adds.
Muda: We expect better communication from govt

Muda: We expect better communication from govt

UPDATED 8.20PM | Amir reminds its partners that Muda is part of govt.
Civil society group lauds speaker's Parliament reform agenda

Civil society group lauds speaker's Parliament reform agenda

It also suggests steps to make Dewan Rakyat 'world-class'.

Live on air: KJ will join Hot FM as radio deejay

Live on air: KJ will join Hot FM as radio deejay

Ex-minister to start hosting 'Bekpes Hot' segment next week. 
Govt to ensure strong economic growth will benefit everyone - Rafizi

Govt to ensure strong economic growth will benefit everyone - Rafizi

He says a big shift is needed to achieve this goal.
It wasn't Arabs who put money in Najib's account - former banker

It wasn't Arabs who put money in Najib's account - former banker

Malaysian Chinese individuals made over-counter deposits, Yu says.
FB, Instagram and Youtube back up after brief outage

FB, Instagram and Youtube back up after brief outage

Some users could not access social media platforms due to technical issues. 
Nazri named as ambassador to US

Nazri named as ambassador to US

UPDATED 2.18PM | Former MP received letter from king.
Perak PAS chief apologises to Anwar in court over pro-LGBT claims

Perak PAS chief apologises to Anwar in court over pro-LGBT claims

This is part of judgment to settle Anwar's defamation suit against Razman.
Chinese state media, AI firms warn of risks in ChatGPT stock frenzy

Chinese state media, AI firms warn of risks in ChatGPT stock frenzy

Investors should be wary and not speculate, Securities Times says. 

Hockey player suspended over 'racist remark' on AR Rahman concert

Hockey player suspended over 'racist remark' on AR Rahman concert

Hanis' comment has tarnished the team's image, says Youth and Sports Ministry.

US lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker YTY

US lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker YTY

YTY has taken steps to address forced labour indicators, CBP says. 
No graft elements found in Mains zakat probe, case closed – MACC

No graft elements found in Mains zakat probe, case closed – MACC

Please don’t spread false news about the matter, agency says. 
DPM: Malaysia must climb out of middle-income trap

DPM: Malaysia must climb out of middle-income trap

Zahid wants the country to up its investment game to become high-income nation. 
Cops confirm probe after mother's conversion claim

Cops confirm probe after mother's conversion claim

Probe is on causing disharmony over religious grounds.
Penang’s sovereignty: Rayer lodges police report against Sanusi

Penang’s sovereignty: Rayer lodges police report against Sanusi

Penang’s sovereignty is recognised by Constitution, DAP MP says. 
PM: Govt's first secretariat meeting was only for founding parties

PM: Govt's first secretariat meeting was only for founding parties

UPDATED 12.50PM | Anwar said other parties that support the unity govt will be roped in too.

PM says no to another round of EPF withdrawal, mulling alternatives

PM says no to another round of EPF withdrawal, mulling alternatives

UPDATED 7.01PM | Many contributors have little left in their EPF savings, Anwar says. 
Australia orders checks on Chinese-made cameras in defence offices

Australia orders checks on Chinese-made cameras in defence offices

This comes over concerns such equipment poses security threat.
Covid-19 procurement done by the book - Khairy

Covid-19 procurement done by the book - Khairy

The former minister responds to the government's White Paper on the matter.

‘Calm down’, scientist tells world about China’s Covid-19 variants

‘Calm down’, scientist tells world about China’s Covid-19 variants

China still doing genomic sequencing to identify potential new variant. 
S Korea's parliament votes to impeach minister over Halloween crush

S Korea's parliament votes to impeach minister over Halloween crush

Opposition pushing for minister Lee Sang-min to take full responsibility for tragedy. 
Turkiye leader acknowledges quake relief problems as death toll passes 12k

Turkiye leader acknowledges quake relief problems as death toll passes 12k

Turks waiting by rubble complain of lack of state help. 
PM question time a step forward, but needs substance

PM question time a step forward, but needs substance

This will do away with grandstanding and name-calling, say experts.
‘I am still traumatised,' M'sian student in Turkiye

‘I am still traumatised,' M'sian student in Turkiye

Zahirul is one of the Malaysians affected by deadly earthquake in Turkiye. 
COMMENT | How much is Harapan willing to concede to Umno in state polls?

COMMENT | How much is Harapan willing to concede to Umno in state polls?

Harapan will be affected too if Umno performs poorly. 
Shares slip, dollar steady as markets assess Powell comments

Shares slip, dollar steady as markets assess Powell comments

Fed chair says interest rates might need to move higher but 'disinflation' underway.
Work permit fee for foreign fishermen reduced to RM320 per person - DOF

Work permit fee for foreign fishermen reduced to RM320 per person - DOF

This temporary employment visit pass fee reduction is for six months.
Proposed Malacca deep-sea port overlaps archaeological site

Proposed Malacca deep-sea port overlaps archaeological site

Only excerpts from heritage impact assessment report included in EIA.

YOURSAY | Who determines dress code in matters of life and death?

YOURSAY | Who determines dress code in matters of life and death?

'Dress codes cannot be left to security guards to decide.'
COMMENT | Can we root out corruption and patronage?

COMMENT | Can we root out corruption and patronage?

We will perish if corruption is not eradicated. 
Sanusi not serious about preventing rare earth theft, activist claims

Sanusi not serious about preventing rare earth theft, activist claims

This comes after Kedah MB says no evidence found linking suspects to such activity. 
Menu Rahmah initiative incurs no cost to govt – Salahuddin

Menu Rahmah initiative incurs no cost to govt – Salahuddin

Food operators joined the initiative voluntarily, he says. 
Auto industry risks missing climate goal by 75pct – study

Auto industry risks missing climate goal by 75pct – study

Industry-backed study attributes it to geopolitics and macroeconomic conditions. 
'Anwar, Prayuth expected to engage in talks for peace in Southern Thailand'

'Anwar, Prayuth expected to engage in talks for peace in Southern Thailand'

The PM will be visiting Thailand today, says Foreign Minister Zambry. 
Investigators end MH17 downing probe despite 'indications' Putin was involved

Investigators end MH17 downing probe despite 'indications' Putin was involved

Three men tried in absentia still remain at large.