Archive - 17 February 2023

Bersatu leader’s son to contest Umno Youth vice-chief post

Bersatu leader’s son to contest Umno Youth vice-chief post

Ikmal Hazlan wants more significant role and greater challenges.
Six state leaders to discuss dissolution of assemblies next week

Six state leaders to discuss dissolution of assemblies next week

Penang CM says time frame to dissolve getting narrower.
Lynas refutes claims of radionuclide contamination in water

Lynas refutes claims of radionuclide contamination in water

'No significant difference in radionuclides in company’s 10 years of operation.'
'No formal notice of purported Sulu heirs' bid to seize assets in Luxembourg'

'No formal notice of purported Sulu heirs' bid to seize assets in Luxembourg'

This alleged new attempt would follow a first and failed attachment, says Azalina.
Groups call for another round of EPF withdrawals

Groups call for another round of EPF withdrawals

'Ahmad Maslan doesn't need to pay bills, we do.'
Batang Kali rep urges speaker to rescind seat vacancy declaration

Batang Kali rep urges speaker to rescind seat vacancy declaration

Dates non-applicable as per Article 69 of Selangor Constitution - Harumaini.
Zahid seeks permanent access to his passport

Zahid seeks permanent access to his passport

He files review of court's decision to dismiss his application.
MP SPEAKS | Autism: Great deal of stigma and low awareness

MP SPEAKS | Autism: Great deal of stigma and low awareness

No, 'low-quality food' does not cause autism.
As minister reaffirms Lynas condition, Yeo looks forward to fruition

As minister reaffirms Lynas condition, Yeo looks forward to fruition

UPDATED 7.06PM | She praises order for Lynas to move out its 'cracking and leaching' facility.
LETTER | PAS' chronic contribution to disinformation, fake news

LETTER | PAS' chronic contribution to disinformation, fake news

Recent apology by PAS leader, son shows party's tendency to defame.
Nearing 100 days in power, Anwar finally gets Hassan's praise

Nearing 100 days in power, Anwar finally gets Hassan's praise

It's all because PM walking the talk over the Pandora Papers probe.
Cops investigating claim that officer harassed couple

Cops investigating claim that officer harassed couple

Officer also allegedly had a year-long affair with the woman.
Shahrizat joins race for Wanita Umno No 1

Shahrizat joins race for Wanita Umno No 1

Ex-MP files nomination papers today through a representative.
MACC records Muhyiddin's statement in Bersatu accounts probe

MACC records Muhyiddin's statement in Bersatu accounts probe

Investigation reportedly in final stages, to be handed to AGC soon.
Apandi's dismissal suit: Dr M 'mystified' by secret settlement terms

Apandi's dismissal suit: Dr M 'mystified' by secret settlement terms

Govt has decided not to reveal details of the settlement. 
Former Bersatu VP returns to Umno

Former Bersatu VP returns to Umno

His application to rejoin the party was approved by Umno supreme council.
Health Ministry to hold town hall meeting with contract doctors

Health Ministry to hold town hall meeting with contract doctors

The sessions will take place on Feb 22.
Police confirm Vinosiny’s death due to electrocution

Police confirm Vinosiny’s death due to electrocution

This comes after Coroner's Court ruled the same two days ago. 
Petronas maintains Sulu assets seizure 'baseless', to defend position

Petronas maintains Sulu assets seizure 'baseless', to defend position

Luxembourg court issued fresh seizure orders for Petronas units worth US$15 billion.
Suhakam hopes no more children will be placed in immigration depots

Suhakam hopes no more children will be placed in immigration depots

It also calls for children to be protected during transfer to NGO care. 
COMMENT | The Art of avoiding taxes

COMMENT | The Art of avoiding taxes

Ex-Dewan Rakyat speaker has himself to blame for reputational suicide.
Minister: Education curriculum on par with Singapore, Japan

Minister: Education curriculum on par with Singapore, Japan

PARLIAMENT | Fadhlina says this is based on a comparative study her ministry conducted. 
Biden says he will speak to China's Xi about balloon incident

Biden says he will speak to China's Xi about balloon incident

US president says they are 'not looking for a new cold war'.
LETTER | Myanmar in total disarray weighing Asean down

LETTER | Myanmar in total disarray weighing Asean down

Asean should consider temporarily suspending Myanmar's membership.

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S'gor Islamic council denies involvement with food basket project

S'gor Islamic council denies involvement with food basket project

Mais to lodge police report, project reportedly collected RM660k.
LGMS Berhad cited as ‘Leader’ in Strategic, Technical Security Services by International Research Firm ISG

LGMS Berhad cited as ‘Leader’ in Strategic, Technical Security Services by International Research Firm ISG

The Information Services Group (ISG) of the United States recently released its latest 'Provider Lens' Quadrant Study (Global and Region) and has named LGMS Berhad as a ‘Leader’ in the cybersecurity areas of Strategic Security Services and Technical Security Services.
MP: Probe Health Ministry's ventilator procurement for negligence

MP: Probe Health Ministry's ventilator procurement for negligence

Take action as ventilators are crucial for life-saving - Kelvin Yii.
YOURSAY | Delays in executing orders serious problem in public sector

YOURSAY | Delays in executing orders serious problem in public sector

'Taxpayers don't pay salaries for you to 'relek' and enjoy life.'

Why double standards, anti-Lynas leaders ask firm over waste

Why double standards, anti-Lynas leaders ask firm over waste

UPDATED 7.09PM | NGOs, pro-environmental protection politicians urged to support Chang Lih Kang. 

Google, Twitter, Meta face tougher EU online content rules

Google, Twitter, Meta face tougher EU online content rules

Firms with more than 45m users will undergo risk management and auditing.
Son's violent acts took centre stage in Dewan Rakyat

Son's violent acts took centre stage in Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | MP shares story of single mother injured by her son.
Police deny the claim man was not allowed to file an accident report

Police deny the claim man was not allowed to file an accident report

At the Bukit Damansara police station, which police say has been closed.
'Aussie govt channels RM9m funding for Covid-19 programmes'

'Aussie govt channels RM9m funding for Covid-19 programmes'

Health Ministry welcomes cooperation, especially in health research. 
Rep absent, seat falls vacant

Rep absent, seat falls vacant

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