Archive - 15 February 2023

Shahidan eyes Selangor in upcoming state polls

Shahidan eyes Selangor in upcoming state polls

Arau MP says he is fine with any state but prefers Selangor.
Fahmi: 444 cases investigated under Section 233 of CMA since 2020

Fahmi: 444 cases investigated under Section 233 of CMA since 2020

Of the number, 38 of the cases were brought to court.
Bank Negara, IRB involved in Pandora Papers probe - Azalina

Bank Negara, IRB involved in Pandora Papers probe - Azalina

Probe involves possible corruption, abuse of power, and embezzlement.
Russia reports battlefield advances as Ukraine urges faster military aid

Russia reports battlefield advances as Ukraine urges faster military aid

Moscow reports Ukrainian retreat on the eastern front in Luhansk.
PM proud of M'sian rescuers in Turkiye

PM proud of M'sian rescuers in Turkiye

Anwar says team has shown extraordinary professionalism and capability.
MACC nabs 3 company directors over alleged graft involving RM15m

MACC nabs 3 company directors over alleged graft involving RM15m

The case has also been linked to a former minister.
Massage parlour owner jailed 10 years for sex trafficking

Massage parlour owner jailed 10 years for sex trafficking

Court of Appeal unanimously rules his conviction safe, throws out appeal.
Philippines, US to hold biggest war games in years

Philippines, US to hold biggest war games in years

Drills come on the heels of increased tension with China.
Defamation: Court denies Habibul’s bid to strike out Syed Saddiq’s counterclaim

Defamation: Court denies Habibul’s bid to strike out Syed Saddiq’s counterclaim

Court also advises two parties to mediate.
China says US balloons flew over Xinjiang, Tibet, warns of consequences

China says US balloons flew over Xinjiang, Tibet, warns of consequences

The White House has denied flying balloons over China.
NZ declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc

NZ declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc

Cyclone causing widespread floods, ocean swells, stranding people, and cutting power.
Menu Rahmah participants can get veges from agricultural authority

Menu Rahmah participants can get veges from agricultural authority

Fama's Perak director says it will help compensate rising prices.
Tunku Mahkota of Johor appoints Khairy as Johor youth advisor

Tunku Mahkota of Johor appoints Khairy as Johor youth advisor

Khairy, in a Facebook posting, thanked Tunku Ismail for appointing him.
Establish a fixed-term Parliament, Dzulkefly Ahmad tells govt

Establish a fixed-term Parliament, Dzulkefly Ahmad tells govt

PARLIAMENT | This will minimise political instability, says the Kuala Selangor MP.
Minister: Lynas may lose licence if conditions not met by July

Minister: Lynas may lose licence if conditions not met by July

Conditions are the same as set by Harapan govt in March 2020.
Strike's not a solution, health minister tells healthcare workers

Strike's not a solution, health minister tells healthcare workers

Sort out the issues face-to-face, she says of rumours of a nationwide strike.
LETTER | Join forces to help quake-hit Turkiye, Syria

LETTER | Join forces to help quake-hit Turkiye, Syria

We play important role in alleviating their burdens. 
Rosli Dahlan: Allegations against me false

Rosli Dahlan: Allegations against me false

Responding to a Malaysiakini column, lawyer says C4 apologised to him on the same matter.
COMMENT | Adani’s fall, Turkiye quake hold lessons for Malaysia

COMMENT | Adani’s fall, Turkiye quake hold lessons for Malaysia

Politicians must avoid being excessively companionable with corporate realm.
Non-communicable disease spike caused hospital congestion - minister

Non-communicable disease spike caused hospital congestion - minister

NCDs include heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes.
Health Minister: Prioritise treatment over moral policing

Health Minister: Prioritise treatment over moral policing

UPDATED 9.29PM | Zaliha reminds all healthcare practitioners of their Hippocratic Oath.
'Reckless move' - Wee short circuits Loke's digital agenda

'Reckless move' - Wee short circuits Loke's digital agenda

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 3.14PM | Ex-transport minister warns of data leakage risk.
Ismail's Keluarga M'sia branding cost RM62m over 14 months

Ismail's Keluarga M'sia branding cost RM62m over 14 months

Govt counts amounts spent on Muhyiddin, Ismail, and Anwar's slogans.
'You think you can last forever?' - Muhyiddin warns Anwar

'You think you can last forever?' - Muhyiddin warns Anwar

UPDATED 3.55PM | PARLIAMENT | Pagoh MP accuses PM of trying to defame him, PN ahead of state polls. 
Muhyiddin: No action on living cost, just 'hiring kids' policy so far

Muhyiddin: No action on living cost, just 'hiring kids' policy so far

UPDATED 3.16PM | PARLIAMENT | Ex-PM swipes at Nurul Izzah appointment.
Umno confident ROS will approve no contest motion - Zahid

Umno confident ROS will approve no contest motion - Zahid

Hope candidates adhere to guidelines for party polls, president says.
Health Ministry wants to hire more doctors but no funding - Zaliha

Health Ministry wants to hire more doctors but no funding - Zaliha

UPDATED 2PM | PARLIAMENT | She points out ministry can't hire if there's no position, money for it. 
Guan Eng awaiting court's greenlight to obtain 'RM2m' messages

Guan Eng awaiting court's greenlight to obtain 'RM2m' messages

Gobind says their contention is witnesses not telling the truth.
Lawyer: Coroner's Court rules UUM student died of electrocution

Lawyer: Coroner's Court rules UUM student died of electrocution

Lawyer claims inquest done without family's knowledge, verdict contradicts minister's statement. 
Johor MB to sit out central Umno election, focus on state

Johor MB to sit out central Umno election, focus on state

Onn Hafiz will instead contest Simpang Renggam chief post.
'I won at selfies but lost votes' - KJ quips during debut as radio DJ

'I won at selfies but lost votes' - KJ quips during debut as radio DJ

The former health minister says he still hasn't figured out his future plans.
Migrant worker relaxations considered for tourism sector

Migrant worker relaxations considered for tourism sector

Relaxations currently cover manufacturing, plantations, agriculture, restaurants.
Psychiatric patient stabs person at Selayang Hospital

Psychiatric patient stabs person at Selayang Hospital

Health DG says the patient was brought in by police.
RTD improves security features on MyJPJ app, public portal

RTD improves security features on MyJPJ app, public portal

This includes using last 8 characters on back of driver’s licence for online registration.
Sudden influx of patients - Putrajaya Hospital addresses complaints

Sudden influx of patients - Putrajaya Hospital addresses complaints

Hospital director says 95 patients arrived in 2 hours.
Sidec to select 10 best Malaysian start-ups for US pitch showcase

Sidec to select 10 best Malaysian start-ups for US pitch showcase

Showcasing Malaysian Startups to the World
Autistic man appeals in suit against school over lack of education

Autistic man appeals in suit against school over lack of education

He is appealing High Court's decision to dismiss his civil action against school, govt. 
Nine survivors pulled from Turkiye's rubble, death toll passes 40,000

Nine survivors pulled from Turkiye's rubble, death toll passes 40,000

Many struggle in the bitter cold, without shelter or enough food.
After 9 months, police probe into UUM student's death still incomplete

After 9 months, police probe into UUM student's death still incomplete

PARLIAMENT | Minister says in parliamentary reply cops have not given any updates. 
US, French and British leaders celebrate huge aircraft deals with Air India

US, French and British leaders celebrate huge aircraft deals with Air India

The Indian airline is buying 470 passenger planes from Airbus and Boeing.
YOURSAY | Anwar's balancing act when it comes to Zahid

YOURSAY | Anwar's balancing act when it comes to Zahid

'Zahid, though facing numerous charges, is innocent until proven guilty.'
King hopes fourth PM his last

King hopes fourth PM his last

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
M'sia sends special reconnaissance team to quake-hit Syria

M'sia sends special reconnaissance team to quake-hit Syria

This is possible with the sanctions imposed on the country lifted.
Cops dismiss claims of inaction on 'animal torture porn' allegations

Cops dismiss claims of inaction on 'animal torture porn' allegations

Police say papers submitted to DPP, who requested follow-up questioning.
TNB to allocate RM90m for building electric vehicle charging stations

TNB to allocate RM90m for building electric vehicle charging stations

Three charging stations already built along Plus highway, 7 on the way.
Home Ministry bans 3 books over 'immorality, LGBT elements'

Home Ministry bans 3 books over 'immorality, LGBT elements'

Ministry says the books are against Malaysian and Eastern values.
PBM announces new leadership line-up, post internal power struggle

PBM announces new leadership line-up, post internal power struggle

Larry Sng remains party president, new deputy president, vice-presidents named.
Civil service commission insists no racism in recruitment

Civil service commission insists no racism in recruitment

PSC says all Malaysians have equal opportunity to serve.