Archive - 18 February 2023

Dr Mahathir receives invitation to join Putra as adviser

Dr Mahathir receives invitation to join Putra as adviser

‘The offer to join goes well with my political struggles.’
T’ganu MB: Overlapping claims reason for delay in flood aid distribution

T’ganu MB: Overlapping claims reason for delay in flood aid distribution

'Extra reviews needed to ensure distribution is done fairly.'
LCS scandal: When will you sue RPK, Bersatu associate info chief asks Zahid

LCS scandal: When will you sue RPK, Bersatu associate info chief asks Zahid

Subramaniam says Zahid had talked about suing blogger last year.
Terengganu govt ready to hear out 'Pulau' producer

Terengganu govt ready to hear out 'Pulau' producer

Relevant party can present arguments or justifications, says MB.
Govt looking at PDPA amendments to beef up security, prevent data leakages

Govt looking at PDPA amendments to beef up security, prevent data leakages

Finas Act will also be amended to prevent board members' exploitation.
Home Ministry finalising new Malaysia-Indonesia border crossing

Home Ministry finalising new Malaysia-Indonesia border crossing

Three components will be finalised, says Saifuddin.
Welfare of families affected by ECRL project will be taken care of – Amirudin

Welfare of families affected by ECRL project will be taken care of – Amirudin

The project may affect 89 families and 86 burial plots. 
Govt to review chicken, egg subsidies in June - Mohamad Sabu

Govt to review chicken, egg subsidies in June - Mohamad Sabu

It's expected to exceed RM2b by then, says the minister.
'Proposed citizenship rule amendment proves govt upholds gender equality'

'Proposed citizenship rule amendment proves govt upholds gender equality'

Proposed constitutional amendment should be expedited, Nancy says. 
COMMENT | Citizenship rules amendments: Could women now be equal to men?

COMMENT | Citizenship rules amendments: Could women now be equal to men?

Malaysia has a lot to work on when it comes to discrimination. 
Khairy elected national cycling federation veep

Khairy elected national cycling federation veep

With 33 votes, former minister is now vice-president number 5. 
Earthquake death toll passes 45,000; many still missing

Earthquake death toll passes 45,000; many still missing

Anger mounts over flawed urban development and UN requests for more funding. 
Family Frontiers welcomes move to amend citizenship rules

Family Frontiers welcomes move to amend citizenship rules

Group urges all relevant authorities to ensure amendments passed quickly.
New citizenship changes expected to have huge impact on Home Ministry

New citizenship changes expected to have huge impact on Home Ministry

Minister Saifuddin says allowing mothers to confer citizenship will affect related matters.
Muhyiddin maintains innocence after MACC quizzing

Muhyiddin maintains innocence after MACC quizzing

UPDATED 5.28PM | Ex-PM says MACC questioned him as witness, not suspect.
Govt unwavering in defending against Sulu claims - Fadillah

Govt unwavering in defending against Sulu claims - Fadillah

DPM says govt will continue to raise awareness of situation abroad.
Police sergeant remanded 7 days to assist graft probe

Police sergeant remanded 7 days to assist graft probe

He is being investigated for allegedly soliciting RM7,000 in bribes. 
Set minimum allowance law for interns, Bersatu Youth urges govt

Set minimum allowance law for interns, Bersatu Youth urges govt

Companies reap profits from workforce which includes interns, Harris says. 
Filmmakers laud latest film classifications by Home Ministry

Filmmakers laud latest film classifications by Home Ministry

It allows industry players develop better creative works suited to current times. 
Cops cripple luxury car theft syndicate with arrest of 14

Cops cripple luxury car theft syndicate with arrest of 14

The syndicate's operations span six states.
Zahid: Religious scholars play important role in govt policies

Zahid: Religious scholars play important role in govt policies

He also advises scholars not to misuse religion to justify immoral acts. 
Factbox-Who are the Pakistan Taliban?

Factbox-Who are the Pakistan Taliban?

Hardline group got motivated after US forces withdrew from Afghanistan. 
More building contractors, hoteliers remanded in Turkiye

More building contractors, hoteliers remanded in Turkiye

Turkish authorities crackdown on individuals following deadly earthquake on Feb 6. 
US military completes recovery of Chinese balloon, analysing 'guts'

US military completes recovery of Chinese balloon, analysing 'guts'

Spokesperson says much can be learned by probing the wreckage.
Terengganu bans 'Pulau' screening, producer worries of snowball effect

Terengganu bans 'Pulau' screening, producer worries of snowball effect

Please watch the movie before judging, Fred Chong pleads. 
LETTER | Separating migrant children from their parents inhumane

LETTER | Separating migrant children from their parents inhumane

It is better to detain the family unit in special facilities.
When you know deep down that you are special

When you know deep down that you are special

When you say you are "bohemian", you mean that you exclude yourself from conventional rules of society. You are carefree and lighthearted, you value friendship and above all, you are creative.
Cabinet agrees to amend Constitution's citizenship rules

Cabinet agrees to amend Constitution's citizenship rules

UPDATED 9.31AM | Change will allow women married to foreigners to confer citizenship.
Three Islamists, 2 others killed in storming of Karachi police station

Three Islamists, 2 others killed in storming of Karachi police station

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for the attack.
Ministry to halt competitions, celebrations that burden teachers

Ministry to halt competitions, celebrations that burden teachers

Minister Fadhlina says it is among efforts to reduce teachers' workload.
YOURSAY | Minister’s remarks on education merely ‘syiok sendiri’

YOURSAY | Minister’s remarks on education merely ‘syiok sendiri’

'Is it a political statement, or is she dreaming?'
Mohammed Rashdan appointed Energy Commission chairperson

Mohammed Rashdan appointed Energy Commission chairperson

The prime minister approves the appointment.
Groups seek Perak ruler's intervention over Kledang Saiong project

Groups seek Perak ruler's intervention over Kledang Saiong project

'State govt should abide by 2021 National Land Council resolution.'