Archive - 14 February 2023

MACC to call witnesses over Bersatu finances probe

MACC to call witnesses over Bersatu finances probe

Commission neither confirms nor denies if Muhyiddin will be summoned.
India tax officers search BBC offices weeks after documentary critical of Modi

India tax officers search BBC offices weeks after documentary critical of Modi

The BBC says it is fully cooperating with authorities, stands by reporting.
Pandora Papers: Ex-minister reportedly questioned on offshore wealth

Pandora Papers: Ex-minister reportedly questioned on offshore wealth

MACC also summons ex-PM's son for questioning.
Authorities drop plan to charge activist again over criticism of Immigration Dept

Authorities drop plan to charge activist again over criticism of Immigration Dept

UPDATED 10.49PM | Police inform Heidy Quah she no longer needs to appear in court.
Syed Saddiq: Muda wanted in on govt secretariat to discuss issues

Syed Saddiq: Muda wanted in on govt secretariat to discuss issues

Muar MP says party is not chasing govt positions.
Police wrapping up probe into teen footballer conversion claims

Police wrapping up probe into teen footballer conversion claims

Investigation being finalised, papers to be submitted soon, says Cheras police chief.
MACC calls up several individuals over alleged rare earth theft

MACC calls up several individuals over alleged rare earth theft

Graft-buster says investigations are still ongoing, no conclusions yet.
Turkiye earthquake rescuers find a few survivors as focus turns to the homeless

Turkiye earthquake rescuers find a few survivors as focus turns to the homeless

Survivors need shelter, food, and schooling.
Education sector in crisis, needs urgent reforms - Syed Saddiq

Education sector in crisis, needs urgent reforms - Syed Saddiq

'Increasing trend of Malay middle-class families turning to private, international schools.'
Ministry waiting for report before acting against LRT track damage culprits

Ministry waiting for report before acting against LRT track damage culprits

We will definitely get to the bottom of this, says Anthony Loke.
Perodua launches all-new Axia

Perodua launches all-new Axia

Company expects 5,700 units to be sold monthly.
Health minister accepts strike rumours, commits to reforms - MP

Health minister accepts strike rumours, commits to reforms - MP

Efforts underway to address urgent concerns, says Lee.
Putrajaya not keen to delay polls results to improve postal votes efficacy

Putrajaya not keen to delay polls results to improve postal votes efficacy

Malaysia's election system is still relevant, says Ramkarpal Singh.
Driving licence code added to MyJPJ app registration for security - Loke

Driving licence code added to MyJPJ app registration for security - Loke

This prevents people from registering with others' IC numbers.
Kedah Umno: Set up RCI on alleged rare earth theft in Bukit Enggang

Kedah Umno: Set up RCI on alleged rare earth theft in Bukit Enggang

State leader says menteri besar's response to the matter unsatisfactory.
Activists claim police yet to take action over 'animal torture porn'

Activists claim police yet to take action over 'animal torture porn'

NGO wants police to investigate, charge individual allegedly responsible.  
Naivete paves the road to hell

Naivete paves the road to hell

Salaries too good to be true lure victims to scam syndicates.
Disabled rights activist Anthony Thanasayan dies

Disabled rights activist Anthony Thanasayan dies

Former MBPJ member passes away due to lung infection.
MMA to PM: Heed strike rumours, reform healthcare now

MMA to PM: Heed strike rumours, reform healthcare now

UPDATED 4.29PM | Anwar's chance to right past wrongs - Muruga.
2 RTD personnel plead not guilty to bribing colleagues

2 RTD personnel plead not guilty to bribing colleagues

They are accused of bribing colleagues to not take action against overloaded lorries.

Continuous rain warning for Sabah until Friday

Continuous rain warning for Sabah until Friday

Heavy rain warning issued for Sarawak lifted.
Shah Alam Umno leader charged with misappropriation of RM400,000

Shah Alam Umno leader charged with misappropriation of RM400,000

Azhari Shaari denies taking the funds for orphans, Aidiladha korban.
New judge to preside over Siti Kasim's suit against Islamic authorities

New judge to preside over Siti Kasim's suit against Islamic authorities

The judge set to hear the matter on April 18 is to be transferred.
Transport firm 'middleman' allegedly bribed RTD officer RM100k

Transport firm 'middleman' allegedly bribed RTD officer RM100k

'Tonto' charged in Malacca court today.
Govt approved RM392.9b FDI from 2018 to 2021 - deputy minister

Govt approved RM392.9b FDI from 2018 to 2021 - deputy minister

This is in the manufacturing and services sectors, says Chin Tong.
Govt to reduce impact of global economic slowdown on M'sia

Govt to reduce impact of global economic slowdown on M'sia

More targeted subsidies, identify new sources of growth - Rafizi.
Bersatu claims govt silencing critics after MP, activist summoned

Bersatu claims govt silencing critics after MP, activist summoned

MP called up over 'content said to be inappropriate or challenging the govt'.
Another Anwar interview, another poser on Zahid's graft charges

Another Anwar interview, another poser on Zahid's graft charges

'He never asks me to withdraw the case'.
LETTER | Cambodia's independent media in grave situation

LETTER | Cambodia's independent media in grave situation

PM Hun Sen’s order to close VOD a continuous assault on fundamental freedoms.
Putrajaya mulling better protection for whistleblowers - PM

Putrajaya mulling better protection for whistleblowers - PM

PARLIAMENT | Anwar says many don't feel safe to report graft, misconduct.  
'We finally saw her hand' - Rescuer recalls earthquake search

'We finally saw her hand' - Rescuer recalls earthquake search

Took eight hours to finally lift girl out on stretcher.
Witness: Ex-Labuan MP’s dad, brother smallest shareholders in LLPM

Witness: Ex-Labuan MP’s dad, brother smallest shareholders in LLPM

Each has 31,250 share units, court hears.
Deputy sports minister disapproves of vape company sponsorship

Deputy sports minister disapproves of vape company sponsorship

UPDATED 3.33PM | Adam says unaware he wore jersey with vape company logo.
Mavek, SAP to host Global Semiconductor Chip Wars & Implications C-Level Summit 2023

Mavek, SAP to host Global Semiconductor Chip Wars & Implications C-Level Summit 2023

Amidst the escalation of political tensions and uncertainties over advanced semiconductor technologies, Mavek and SAP are jointly hosting a series of webinars with global top-tier experts to provide insights to semiconductor leaders in the APAC region.

Anwar heading to Turkiye tonight to extend moral support

Anwar heading to Turkiye tonight to extend moral support

PARLIAMENT | PM reveals govt has spent RM4m so far for special rescue team to Turkiye. 
No plans to introduce broad consumption tax, says Anwar

No plans to introduce broad consumption tax, says Anwar

UPDATED 2.15PM | PM says govt will reduce subsidies for the wealthy.
Forging the Future of Fintech with Embedded Finance and Invisible Banking

Forging the Future of Fintech with Embedded Finance and Invisible Banking

As the world becomes increasingly digital, gone are the days of physically going to a bank to conduct transactions or apply for loans. Instead, we can now do all of these things from the convenience of our mobile phones.
Family urges MOE to hasten investigation on conversion claim

Family urges MOE to hasten investigation on conversion claim

'It's for the good of all parties, especially students.'
Turkiye earthquake rescuers find 'miracle' survivors but frustration grows

Turkiye earthquake rescuers find 'miracle' survivors but frustration grows

Low temperatures have reduced the already slim chances of victims' survival.
YOURSAY | Agong calls for political stability

YOURSAY | Agong calls for political stability

'One of the most memorable royal addresses in Parliament.'
COMMENT | Suggestions for finance minister's advisory committee

COMMENT | Suggestions for finance minister's advisory committee

Let's look at ways to increase revenue, reduce expenditure and review subsidies. 
COMMENT | Transparency 'off the blocks' in Sports Ministry

COMMENT | Transparency 'off the blocks' in Sports Ministry

New minister Yeoh has work cut out for her.
Lynas' licence renewed but Kuantan plant faces part closure

Lynas' licence renewed but Kuantan plant faces part closure

UPDATED 1.05PM | To the firm's 'disappointment', government retains Harapan-era conditions.
Turkiye earthquake: Cold conditions fail to chill spirit of M'sian SAR team

Turkiye earthquake: Cold conditions fail to chill spirit of M'sian SAR team

The extremely cold conditions do not hinder them from carrying on.
Afghan journos win case against UK govt over refusal to relocate them

Afghan journos win case against UK govt over refusal to relocate them

Judge rules the denial puts the Afghans in danger.
China says US flew high-altitude balloons over its airspace

China says US flew high-altitude balloons over its airspace

US official denies having balloons in Chinese airspace.