Archive - 23 February 2023

Jakim implements 30pct use of Jawi in promo materials, publications

Jakim implements 30pct use of Jawi in promo materials, publications

PARLIAMENT | DBP has appointed experts to assist in the matter, Na’im says. 
Azalina: MACC submits probe report on judge Nazlan to CJ

Azalina: MACC submits probe report on judge Nazlan to CJ

PARLIAMENT | Let Tengku Maimun and AG decide on it, she says. 

Sulu group: Govt instability opens nation to 'attack' – Azalina

Sulu group: Govt instability opens nation to 'attack' – Azalina

PARLIAMENT | She says the group is targeting other Malaysian assets too. 
LRT service frequency between Sentul Timur and Bandaraya stations reduced

LRT service frequency between Sentul Timur and Bandaraya stations reduced

Several trains were removed for safety, Rapid Rail says. 
Get help from chief whips if no allocation received, minister tells MPs

Get help from chief whips if no allocation received, minister tells MPs

PARLIAMENT | Discuss with PM as it is under his discretion, Armizan says. 
Tourism Ministry targets 16.1mil foreign tourists, RM49.2bil revenue

Tourism Ministry targets 16.1mil foreign tourists, RM49.2bil revenue

PARLIAMENT | We will ensure tourists have the best holiday experience, Tiong says. 
Himpit march: Investigation papers sent to state DPP’s office, police say

Himpit march: Investigation papers sent to state DPP’s office, police say

Case being probed under Sedition Act and Minor Offences Act. 
Budget 2023: Health Ministry unveils its wish list

Budget 2023: Health Ministry unveils its wish list

Ministry wants to digitise health processes, focus on mental health. 
Cabinet paper next week on RCI for Tommy Thomas' book

Cabinet paper next week on RCI for Tommy Thomas' book

UPDATED 8.38PM | PARLIAMENT | Investigations will touch on judicial and legal institutions' independence, Azalina says. 
State elections: BN candidates will stick to our logo, Zahid says

State elections: BN candidates will stick to our logo, Zahid says

Seat allocation among govt parties has begun but nothing finalised, he adds. 
HR ministry ups Bangladeshi recruitments agencies to 100

HR ministry ups Bangladeshi recruitments agencies to 100

UPDATED 8.05PM | PARLIAMENT | This is a fourfold increase from the previous 23 - Sivakumar. 
Zaliha: Negotiations on bivalent vaccines with Pfizer ongoing

Zaliha: Negotiations on bivalent vaccines with Pfizer ongoing

I’ll meet them in a few weeks’ time, she says. 
Malaysia lost RM622.4 million due to floods last year – report

Malaysia lost RM622.4 million due to floods last year – report

It is equivalent to 0.03pct of nation’s GDP. 
Umno polls: Mahdzir to defend his vice-president post

Umno polls: Mahdzir to defend his vice-president post

I want to continue my struggle for the party, adds the ex-minister.
Lynas appealed against cracking and leaching closure condition – minister

Lynas appealed against cracking and leaching closure condition – minister

PARLIAMENT | Chang affirms that Lynas was given 12-year tax break in 2012. 
Israel-Gaza border heats up after West Bank violence

Israel-Gaza border heats up after West Bank violence

Gaza fighters unleash rockets while Israel launches air strikes.

Explainer: What is Australia's indigenous 'Voice to Parliament' campaign?

Explainer: What is Australia's indigenous 'Voice to Parliament' campaign?

56pct of voters support the change in Constitution.
China's Covid-19 epidemic has 'basically' ended, but not over totally

China's Covid-19 epidemic has 'basically' ended, but not over totally

China records 7 imported cases of the highly-infectious XBB.1.5 variant. 
Ex-PKR branch treasurer, husband awarded RM150k in suit against ex-MP

Ex-PKR branch treasurer, husband awarded RM150k in suit against ex-MP

Gobalakrishnan was also ordered to pay RM40k in costs, counsel says. 
No need to form RCI for Batang Kali landslide - minister

No need to form RCI for Batang Kali landslide - minister

He says technical departments able to do thorough investigation.
Youth sent to Henry Gurney school for stealing from mosque

Youth sent to Henry Gurney school for stealing from mosque

Court orders the boy to be placed there until 21 years old.
Ministry to table financial implication of Sabah electricity supply regulation transfer

Ministry to table financial implication of Sabah electricity supply regulation transfer

PARLIAMENT | Nik Nazmi: Govt must provide subsidy to Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd.
Repco Low goes to Court of Appeal to nullify guilty verdict

Repco Low goes to Court of Appeal to nullify guilty verdict

He was convicted of attempting to manipulate stock market in 1997.
Please don't 'kill' us - Lynas workers appeal to govt

Please don't 'kill' us - Lynas workers appeal to govt

Thousands of jobs at risk if government doesn’t review its decision, they say. 
School football conversion case investigation paper sent to KL police

School football conversion case investigation paper sent to KL police

Investigation paper completed but further action pending.
MCMC to take MPs' phone, internet coverage issues in Parliament

MCMC to take MPs' phone, internet coverage issues in Parliament

UPDATED 4.20PM | PARLIAMENT | Minister Fahmi calls it 'customer service day'.
YB Hannah Yeoh to launch SEEKscapes: A Youth Career and Development Initiative from JobStreet by SEEK

YB Hannah Yeoh to launch SEEKscapes: A Youth Career and Development Initiative from JobStreet by SEEK

SEEKscapes by JobStreet serves as ‘shining example’ of a public-private partnership to empower youths to realise their fullest potential.

Lawyers deny they took over as Najib's counsel to seek adjournment

Lawyers deny they took over as Najib's counsel to seek adjournment

Zaid's firm dismisses such claim as factually incorrect.
Nik Nazmi: Climate change bill postponed, back to drawing board

Nik Nazmi: Climate change bill postponed, back to drawing board

UPDATED 3.45PM | PARLIAMENT | Minister says bill's development will take 2-3 years.
PN parties begin seat talks for state polls

PN parties begin seat talks for state polls

PN sec-gen Hamzah says discussions are in the initial stages.
'Reasonable' to offer Menu Rahmah at Parliament cafe - Fahmi

'Reasonable' to offer Menu Rahmah at Parliament cafe - Fahmi

Minister says the request by media staff is being looked into.
Report: MACC probing if RM50m from Bersatu war chest  was pocketed

Report: MACC probing if RM50m from Bersatu war chest was pocketed

This is in relation to a probe on RM300m Bersatu allegedly received as kickbacks

Get Rid Of Mould Infestation With Initial Hygiene Malaysia

Get Rid Of Mould Infestation With Initial Hygiene Malaysia

Initial Hygiene Malaysia has launched an exciting promo for all homeowners facing mould infestation in their homes with their Snap The Mould campaign.
Cyber Security Malaysia probing audit findings on data leak

Cyber Security Malaysia probing audit findings on data leak

This is over weaknesses discovered in MySejahtera applications.
Syed Saddiq: I was prosecuted for not backing Muhyiddin

Syed Saddiq: I was prosecuted for not backing Muhyiddin

Defence stage of Muar MP's CBT trial enters second day.
71pct of active EPF members do not have enough to retire

71pct of active EPF members do not have enough to retire

PARLIAMENT | PM says this is the result of four rounds of withdrawals.
UEM Sunrise unveils product series, Happy+ to cater to homebuyers' lifestyle needs

UEM Sunrise unveils product series, Happy+ to cater to homebuyers' lifestyle needs

UEM Sunrise unveils Happy+, a product series which segments its innovative products into several categories for different homebuyers to streamline the homebuyer’s journey.
Azam: No forgiveness for man who accused MACC of bribery

Azam: No forgiveness for man who accused MACC of bribery

Chief commissioner says man cannot be let off with mere apology.
Ikim chairperson Mohd Kamal dies

Ikim chairperson Mohd Kamal dies

Prominent Islamic thinker dies from complications related to surgical procedure.
Tenaganita wants govt to end custodial deaths after 150 fatalities last year

Tenaganita wants govt to end custodial deaths after 150 fatalities last year

'Anwar knows the situation in prison, he should push for changes.'
COMMENT | Militant 'cosplays' symptom of hate politics

COMMENT | Militant 'cosplays' symptom of hate politics

Who are PAS Youth 'cosplayers' fighting against in their march?
Jana Wibawa: Several more probes ongoing, including on Muhyiddin

Jana Wibawa: Several more probes ongoing, including on Muhyiddin

UPDATED 11.53AM | However, the MACC says investigations on the ex-PM still being conducted.
GSC launches first-of-its kind IMAX with Laser Hall in Malaysia

GSC launches first-of-its kind IMAX with Laser Hall in Malaysia

Catch your favourite action-packed movies at the very first IMAX with Laser Hall at GSC IOI City Mall 2 (East)!
LETTER | Stronger framework needed for Menu Rahmah

LETTER | Stronger framework needed for Menu Rahmah

It's needed to propel and ensure sustainability.
COMMENT | Make details public before floating chicken, egg prices

COMMENT | Make details public before floating chicken, egg prices

Sector dominance of several companies concerning, transparency needed for public confidence.
Salahuddin: Harapan expecting fresh overtures from Pejuang

Salahuddin: Harapan expecting fresh overtures from Pejuang

We'll wait to hear from Pejuang president Mukhriz, adds Amanah leader.
NGO: Nix outdated policy barring HIV+ folks from public universities

NGO: Nix outdated policy barring HIV+ folks from public universities

PT Foundation says the policy has no medical grounds.
YOURSAY | In Malaysia, racism and corruption go hand in hand

YOURSAY | In Malaysia, racism and corruption go hand in hand

'The saddest thing is that the Malays continue to be blind.'
COMMENT | More pressing matters involving billions to investigate

COMMENT | More pressing matters involving billions to investigate

There are at least three which need to be investigated.
COMMENT | The reason for PAS' viral Himpit video

COMMENT | The reason for PAS' viral Himpit video

They knew exactly what they were doing.
Biden, Putin display their alliances with Ukraine war backdrop

Biden, Putin display their alliances with Ukraine war backdrop

US to 'defend every inch of Nato'; Putin raises 'new frontiers' with China.
Miti in talks with Proton, Perodua to expedite EV production

Miti in talks with Proton, Perodua to expedite EV production

PARLIAMENT | Approved permits to be improved for local assemblers - Tengku Zafrul.