Archive - 20 February 2023

Bersatu info chief expected to be charged tomorrow

Bersatu info chief expected to be charged tomorrow

UPDATED 11.27PM | MACC sources say it is linked to Jana Wibawa.
Proposal for special child protection dept will be presented to cabinet again

Proposal for special child protection dept will be presented to cabinet again

Nancy says cabinet previously rejected proposal due to large allocation.  
DBKL may station enforcement officers at Selayang wholesale market

DBKL may station enforcement officers at Selayang wholesale market

This could deter unlicensed Rohingya traders from operating in the area. 
Zafrul supports govt's conditional renewal of Lynas' licence

Zafrul supports govt's conditional renewal of Lynas' licence

This comes amid claims decision could negatively impact investors' confidence. 
CIJ: Media council, not laws, key to upholding ethical journalism

CIJ: Media council, not laws, key to upholding ethical journalism

'Fair, unbiased journalism will not be achieved through stricter laws or policies.' 
EPF withdrawals: Govt urged to consider contributors' remaining funds

EPF withdrawals: Govt urged to consider contributors' remaining funds

PARLIAMENT | Amirudin says depleting savings more worrying following several special withdrawals. 
Zafrul confirms MACC summoned him for questioning

Zafrul confirms MACC summoned him for questioning

However, minister declines to say which investigation he is being called in for. 
Biden makes unannounced trip to Kyiv ahead of war's anniversary

Biden makes unannounced trip to Kyiv ahead of war's anniversary

White House said Biden would announce more sanctions, military support.
Where is RCI on Mitra, Kulasegaran asks

Where is RCI on Mitra, Kulasegaran asks

PARLIAMENT | Ex-minister reminds govt fund was a selling point for GE15. 
Poultry subsidies: Veterinary Dept still waiting for instructions

Poultry subsidies: Veterinary Dept still waiting for instructions

This after poultry farmers can't locate subsidy application forms.

Ex-MB: Past govts stymied Johor renewable energy due to S'pore rivalry

Ex-MB: Past govts stymied Johor renewable energy due to S'pore rivalry

PARLIAMENT | Hasni says past policy also hampered data centre development.
PAS MP cites logging threats, urges govt to take serious action

PAS MP cites logging threats, urges govt to take serious action

PARLIAMENT | Illegal logging must be immediately stopped, adds Jerantut lawmaker. 
Halimah denies saying Menu Rahmah causes cancer

Halimah denies saying Menu Rahmah causes cancer

PARLIAMENT | Kapar MP says the Dewan Rakyat Hansard will back her.

T’ganu Harapan lodges police report over PAS’ Himpit event

T’ganu Harapan lodges police report over PAS’ Himpit event

Marching with replicas of medieval weapons shows their extreme leanings, Kamarul claims. 

Shafee claims apex court 'rushed' Najib's SRC appeal last year

Shafee claims apex court 'rushed' Najib's SRC appeal last year

Case rushed due to GE15, lawyer alleges.
Visitor expelled from Parliament for wearing knee-length skirt with slit

Visitor expelled from Parliament for wearing knee-length skirt with slit

UPDATED 5PM | Woman complied and left the premises.
LETTER | Touch 'n Go has become byword for unreliability

LETTER | Touch 'n Go has become byword for unreliability

Constant system errors hindering smooth traffic flow.
'Academy in Factory' to provide on-the-job training for youths

'Academy in Factory' to provide on-the-job training for youths

PARLIAMENT | This is to close the gap skills required for jobs - Minister

Putrajaya PAS compares T'ganu march with cosplay event

Putrajaya PAS compares T'ganu march with cosplay event

It cites the Nijigen Expo where characters were brandishing toy weapons.

MP: Govt had 'easy job' approving new citizenship rule

MP: Govt had 'easy job' approving new citizenship rule

PARLIAMENT | Previous govt did initial work, conducted studies, Mas Ermieyati says.
Equal funding call: Don't let MPs resort to shaving heads - Syed Saddiq

Equal funding call: Don't let MPs resort to shaving heads - Syed Saddiq

PARLIAMENT | Muar MP says don't practice 'tit for tat' against opposition.
SPM listening tests to be improved periodically - minister

SPM listening tests to be improved periodically - minister

This is in response to complaints about the SPM English listening test.

MP moots banning source reporting, minister calls for 'balance'

MP moots banning source reporting, minister calls for 'balance'

PARLIAMENT | Fahmi Fadzil says source news should not be abused to spread lies.

LCS project: Ministry acted on 4 out of 7 proposals from PAC

LCS project: Ministry acted on 4 out of 7 proposals from PAC

PARLIAMENT | Mohamad Hasan assures that project is proceeding smoothly now. 
Thaksin's daughter banking on nostalgia to win Thailand election

Thaksin's daughter banking on nostalgia to win Thailand election

She's hoping to revive her family's political fortune.
LETTER | Malaysia’s 5G rollout: The audacity of impunity

LETTER | Malaysia’s 5G rollout: The audacity of impunity

DNB's impudent reporting of 5G progress, unverified by regulators.
redONE Rewards Partners with More than RM700,000 Cash and Luxury Cars

redONE Rewards Partners with More than RM700,000 Cash and Luxury Cars

annual partners appreciation dinner, redONE Star Nite 2023 on 11 February.
LETTER | Please, spare some thoughts for senior citizens in Budget 2023

LETTER | Please, spare some thoughts for senior citizens in Budget 2023

They too need help to cope with the rising cost of living.
Nik Nazmi: Harapan, BN want to be strong opposition in K'tan

Nik Nazmi: Harapan, BN want to be strong opposition in K'tan

Strong opposition can offer better checks and balances, he says. 

Meta to test monthly FB subscription service priced at US$11.99

Meta to test monthly FB subscription service priced at US$11.99

Meta seeks to help content creators grow and build communities. 

LETTER | Three reasons Tengku Zafrul should resign as a cabinet minister

LETTER | Three reasons Tengku Zafrul should resign as a cabinet minister

The misappropriation of RM300m and the Covid-19 vaccine and Jana Wibawa scandals…
N Korea fires ballistic missiles, warns of turning Pacific into 'firing range'

N Korea fires ballistic missiles, warns of turning Pacific into 'firing range'

No damage on any aircraft or vessels was reported, Japanese authorities say.  

DAY 2 | Najib's SRC review bid: 'First time apex court denied lawyer discharge'

DAY 2 | Najib's SRC review bid: 'First time apex court denied lawyer discharge'

Shafee is to continue with oral submissions tomorrow. 
COMMENT | PAS targets Menu Rahmah

COMMENT | PAS targets Menu Rahmah

Islamist party's latest stunt shows they do not care about commoners.
YOURSAY | Time to go after those who waste public funds

YOURSAY | Time to go after those who waste public funds

'Change to this endemic slackness and corruption will not happen overnight.’
Kids, adolescents at risk of mental health disorders - Zaliha

Kids, adolescents at risk of mental health disorders - Zaliha

Health minister says the issue is not getting the attention it deserves.
Autism groups hit back at Halimah over Menu Rahmah comment

Autism groups hit back at Halimah over Menu Rahmah comment

They call PN lawmaker's linking of food and autism 'irresponsible'.
Job scam: Five victims arrive home safely from Thailand

Job scam: Five victims arrive home safely from Thailand

They were victims of a job scam syndicate in Myanmar.
Muhyiddin, Zafrul & Jana Wibawa

Muhyiddin, Zafrul & Jana Wibawa

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