Archive - 13 February 2023

Robbery suspect arrested after dramatic, high-speed chase

Robbery suspect arrested after dramatic, high-speed chase

Cops pursued the suspect from Banting to Klang.
Probes into embassy protests almost done - cops

Probes into embassy protests almost done - cops

KL police chief says statements have been recorded from 14 people.
MACC to review case of alleged zakat misappropriation

MACC to review case of alleged zakat misappropriation

Case in Negeri Sembilan opened in 2019, DPP wants further probe.
Indah Water: Hiked sewerage rates still among lowest globally

Indah Water: Hiked sewerage rates still among lowest globally

Consortium says it does not even cover operation and maintenance costs.
Umno reaffirms backing for Anwar to complete term as PM

Umno reaffirms backing for Anwar to complete term as PM

Ahmad Maslan says this is for the sake of political stability.
Philippines urges China to restrain military after laser incident

Philippines urges China to restrain military after laser incident

A Chinese vessel disrupted a Philippines resupply mission in South China Sea.
LETTER | Orang Asli sports: Whose court is the ball in?

LETTER | Orang Asli sports: Whose court is the ball in?

Sporting representation is dreadfully low in the indigenous community.
Rahmah Menu may also involve corporate and banking sectors

Rahmah Menu may also involve corporate and banking sectors

Ministry has four months to engage the two sectors.
Cops nab 3 Indian nationals over Cyberjaya lake murder

Cops nab 3 Indian nationals over Cyberjaya lake murder

Authorities say the 3 were arrested in separate raids in Selangor.
Lynas: No news on licence renewal for Kuantan plant

Lynas: No news on licence renewal for Kuantan plant

Government torn between pressure from foreign powers and local expectations.
Deforestation: S'wak indigenous communities turn to King Charles

Deforestation: S'wak indigenous communities turn to King Charles 

Letter on deforestation in Upper Baram Forest Area submitted to Buckingham Palace.
29 T'ganu eateries offer Menu Rahmah

29 T'ganu eateries offer Menu Rahmah

This is in line with federal govt's initiative.
Police corporal charged with smuggling 29 Myanmar migrants

Police corporal charged with smuggling 29 Myanmar migrants

This includes Myanmar nationals working at a homestay.
LETTER | Malaysia Madani and mental health

LETTER | Malaysia Madani and mental health

Mental health has to be approached in a holistic manner, like Madani.
Federal Court reinstates RM10k fine on Sungkai rep, an ex-lawyer

Federal Court reinstates RM10k fine on Sungkai rep, an ex-lawyer

Fine imposed on A Sivanesan 13 years ago by lawyers' disciplinary board.
Participate in in-depth debate on royal address, avoid mockery - Fahmi

Participate in in-depth debate on royal address, avoid mockery - Fahmi

The minister says all MPs must make optimal use of debate session.
Respect 'Malay special right in civil service', says PAS leader

Respect 'Malay special right in civil service', says PAS leader

Razman Zakaria expresses concern over threats to rights enshrined in constitution.
Woman pulled alive from rubble in Turkiye a week after earthquake

Woman pulled alive from rubble in Turkiye a week after earthquake

The chances of finding more survivors are growing more remote.
US tells citizens to depart Russia immediately

US tells citizens to depart Russia immediately

'Don't travel to Russia,' US embassy in Moscow says.
Explainer: How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief

Explainer: How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief

Assad controls much of country, opposition controls northwest.
Australia marks anniversary of 'Stolen Generation' apology

Australia marks anniversary of 'Stolen Generation' apology

The government promises more funds to improve lives of Aboriginal people.

Death toll in Turkiye, Syria quake tops 33,000

Death toll in Turkiye, Syria quake tops 33,000

Turkiye starts legal action against builders. 
US shoots down mysterious object near Canadian border

US shoots down mysterious object near Canadian border

The object might have surveillance capabilities, says US.

Ruling out aliens? Senior US general says not ruling out anything yet

Ruling out aliens? Senior US general says not ruling out anything yet

This is over recent shoot-downs of unidentified objects in the skies.
Revitalise economy through policies, national initiatives - king

Revitalise economy through policies, national initiatives - king

PARLIAMENT | Govt will also focus on reform agenda to strengthen investment competitiveness, he adds. 
Philippines says China coast guard used 'laser' to disrupt resupply mission

Philippines says China coast guard used 'laser' to disrupt resupply mission

The laser caused temporary blindness to the Philippine crew.
Agong expresses desire to drive on Pan Borneo Highway

Agong expresses desire to drive on Pan Borneo Highway

PARLIAMENT | He wants to get to know people living in S'wak, Sabah interior. 
Agong: No political crisis if events before Dr M's resignation did not occur

Agong: No political crisis if events before Dr M's resignation did not occur

UPDATED 1.22PM | PARLIAMENT | King says 4-year-long political turmoil could have been avoided. 
Sports minister flays ex-shuttler over racism

Sports minister flays ex-shuttler over racism

Yeoh tells national athletes to be careful on social media.
LETTER | Banning shopping in sightseeing tours could backfire

LETTER | Banning shopping in sightseeing tours could backfire

No other sector is as important to tourism as shopping.
'Blessed' with 4 PMs, Agong hopes not to swear in another

'Blessed' with 4 PMs, Agong hopes not to swear in another

PARLIAMENT | Updated 12.59PM | King recalls how he was dragged into politics.
Netizens vent over 'quiet' increase in sewerage charges

Netizens vent over 'quiet' increase in sewerage charges

25pct sewerage charge hike surprises internet users. 
30pct M'sians feel their debts are burdensome - BNM survey

30pct M'sians feel their debts are burdensome - BNM survey

Financial literacy campaign targets youth who spend on unproductive purposes.
S'porean hauls IGP to court over alleged refusal to probe unlawful detention

S'porean hauls IGP to court over alleged refusal to probe unlawful detention

UPDATED 11.54AM| He filed judicial review of leave application against M'sian top cop.

PN keeps Kemaman: Judge agrees 'defective' facts on bribery claims

PN keeps Kemaman: Judge agrees 'defective' facts on bribery claims

Court dismisses petition filed by BN against the GE15 victor.
UOW Malaysia Works With Industries To Build Talent

UOW Malaysia Works With Industries To Build Talent

The crucial role that universities play in building economies is most strongly felt when it collaborates with industry partners. 
LETTER | Four questions for the parliamentary opposition leader

LETTER | Four questions for the parliamentary opposition leader

One is, will the Opposition give full support to promote good governance?
MyJPJ app vulnerability fixed before launch - minister

MyJPJ app vulnerability fixed before launch - minister

Fahmi responds to concerns about data security of MyJPJ app.
Johor has the potential to receive up to RM15 billion in investments

Johor has the potential to receive up to RM15 billion in investments 

From Singapore-based international companies, says MB Onn Hafiz.
YOURSAY | Ramasamy must understand govt is fragile

YOURSAY | Ramasamy must understand govt is fragile

'Be strategic. At least you are the government.'
COMMENT | Right move, Nurul Izzah

COMMENT | Right move, Nurul Izzah

Quitting as adviser to her prime minister father is not a surprise.
LETTER | Mandate for change: Fulfilling constitutional equality in all areas

LETTER | Mandate for change: Fulfilling constitutional equality in all areas

Laws or policies must not deprive any group of equal protection, privileges and opportunities. 
COMMENT | Ramasamy confronts 'big racial lie'

COMMENT | Ramasamy confronts 'big racial lie'

Govt agencies propagandise narrative that these institutions are provinces of Malays.
Hassan defends Ramasamy amid calls for sacking over civil service remarks

Hassan defends Ramasamy amid calls for sacking over civil service remarks

'Ramasamy called for reform, not revolution for public service sector.' 
Civil service hullabaloo

Civil service hullabaloo

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