Archive - 24 February 2023

Plan to consolidate bumiputra funds a step backward, Bersatu Youth claims

Plan to consolidate bumiputra funds a step backward, Bersatu Youth claims

Consolidation will make it inefficient and may limit funds, Ashraf alleges. 
Umno polls: Hasni, Wan Rosdy contesting for vice-presidency posts

Umno polls: Hasni, Wan Rosdy contesting for vice-presidency posts

Ismail Sabri still mum on whether he will defend his veep post. 
MIDF: Budget will reinvigorate local capital market

MIDF: Budget will reinvigorate local capital market

SC will facilitate more secondary markets, the research house says.
MMA: Increased health budget good but new post numbers lacking

MMA: Increased health budget good but new post numbers lacking

Public health sector in need of more manpower, Muruga Raj says. 
Budget 2023: Tell us what you think

Budget 2023: Tell us what you think

Give the federal budget's highlights a thumbs-up or thumbs-down.
Bankers: Balanced budget focused on long-term fiscal sustainability

Bankers: Balanced budget focused on long-term fiscal sustainability

Bankers praise Budget 2023 for maintaining growth with fiscal discipline. 
Experts laud ‘responsible budget’ but…

Experts laud ‘responsible budget’ but…

Little was mentioned on TVET and long-term social protection plan, Barjoyai says. 
Budget 2023: What's in it for you?

Budget 2023: What's in it for you?

Answer a few simple questions to learn what benefits you're getting.
Manage national debt well and use it productively – economists

Manage national debt well and use it productively – economists

Government should implement targeted subsidies using data for better impact. 

Pekan District Council eligible to be upgraded to municipality

Pekan District Council eligible to be upgraded to municipality

Council fulfils criteria including sustainable annual income of RM20m.
NGOs want Whistleblower Act amendments to be sped up

NGOs want Whistleblower Act amendments to be sped up

The longer we wait, the worse corruption gets - Muhammad Mohan.
PN MPs lambast govt for not allocating funds to opposition

PN MPs lambast govt for not allocating funds to opposition

UPDATED 9.15PM | 'We're not asking for pocket money but money for the people.'
RM100m allocated as automation and digitalisation grants for SMEs

RM100m allocated as automation and digitalisation grants for SMEs

BUDGET 2023 | Anwar: Businesses should quickly adopt digital technology.
Khazanah to spearhead formation of National Heritage Fund

Khazanah to spearhead formation of National Heritage Fund

PM says this is to attract private sector participation in restoring historic buildings.
Aidilfitri aid of RM700 for civil servants, RM350 for pensioners

Aidilfitri aid of RM700 for civil servants, RM350 for pensioners

SAR team in Turkiye, Syria will get RM100 per day. 

Over RM500m to maintain Armed Forces, Home Ministry quarters

Over RM500m to maintain Armed Forces, Home Ministry quarters

Govt will build over 7k affordable homes for MAF personnel.
Budget 2023: State govts to receive RM150m to preserve biodiversity

Budget 2023: State govts to receive RM150m to preserve biodiversity

BUDGET 2023 | As against RM70m handed out last year - PM Anwar.
Anwar: Budget 2023 should translate into new mindset

Anwar: Budget 2023 should translate into new mindset

With this shift, waste and corruption must be abandoned.
GLCs to invest in start-ups with investments of RM1.5bil

GLCs to invest in start-ups with investments of RM1.5bil

Khazanah and EPF’s accumulative value are at RM50 billion – PM 
Socso laws will be amended to encourage mothers return to work

Socso laws will be amended to encourage mothers return to work

Anwar urges big firms to establish childcare centres at workplace. 
RM36.2b to strengthen national security, asset maintenance - PM

RM36.2b to strengthen national security, asset maintenance - PM

The allocation is for Home Ministry and the Defence Ministry.
Simplifying procedures to speed up infrastructure projects

Simplifying procedures to speed up infrastructure projects

This is to ensure repair works can be carried out without delay.
RM1 million withdrawal not ordered by Syed Saddiq - witness

RM1 million withdrawal not ordered by Syed Saddiq - witness

Armada's ex-information chief Ulya Aqamah testifies this in the High Court.
Felda, Felcra, Risda urged to convert idle land into agrofood projects

Felda, Felcra, Risda urged to convert idle land into agrofood projects

RM30m for cooperation with state governments will be allocated.
PM: RM500 to be credited to EPF accounts with under RM10k savings

PM: RM500 to be credited to EPF accounts with under RM10k savings

This is for those aged between 40 and 54. 

Special police team to be formed to combat child pornography

Special police team to be formed to combat child pornography

The team will work with other agencies to track down perpetrators.
RM10m to combat online fraud and scams

RM10m to combat online fraud and scams

The allocation can strengthen National Scam Response Centre's role.
Congested hospitals: Patients to be redirected to other health facilities

Congested hospitals: Patients to be redirected to other health facilities

Special medical scheme to help the poor will also be introduced.
2pct reduction for M40 income tax, increase for high-earners

2pct reduction for M40 income tax, increase for high-earners

This covers those earning RM35k-RM100k a year. 
Up to RM3,100 aid for B40, generating income for the poor

Up to RM3,100 aid for B40, generating income for the poor

UPDATED 7.22PM | Helping the poor while improving their ability to make a living.
Up to RM3b saved after flood mitigation projects, Jana Wibawa cancelled

Up to RM3b saved after flood mitigation projects, Jana Wibawa cancelled

PM says huge savings will be redistributed to other rakyat projects.
Govt to introduce luxury goods tax, no GST for now

Govt to introduce luxury goods tax, no GST for now

UPDATED 6.07PM | Govt will impose Capital Gains Tax on the sale of unlisted shares. 
Anwar issues second letter of demand to Pendang MP

Anwar issues second letter of demand to Pendang MP

This is over statement questioning PM appointment's legitimacy.
Don't target opposition only, Mahathir tells MACC

Don't target opposition only, Mahathir tells MACC

Ex-PM also comments on PAS' 'green wave' and Goldman's 1MDB settlement.

Kamil Othman is new Finas chairperson

Kamil Othman is new Finas chairperson

He has been Finas CEO before.
Noraini to defend Wanita Umno's top post, ready to face Shahrizat

Noraini to defend Wanita Umno's top post, ready to face Shahrizat

Nomination forms have been submitted to election secretariat.
Don't let differences stop us, fight corruption together - PM

Don't let differences stop us, fight corruption together - PM

BUDGET 2023 | Anwar delivers budget speech in Dewan Rakyat.
Budget 2023: The big picture

Budget 2023: The big picture

The budget totals RM386.1 billion, but what's behind the figure?
No such thing as 'my man', says IGP in call to stop favouritism

No such thing as 'my man', says IGP in call to stop favouritism

Top cop says all personnel are equal in the police force.
IGP: Probe into fatal shooting of cop in Penang will be transparent

IGP: Probe into fatal shooting of cop in Penang will be transparent

UPDATED 4.49PM | Public advised not to speculate on the case.
SIS: Stop obsession with policing women’s clothing

SIS: Stop obsession with policing women’s clothing

Practice on the rise, govt urged to speak out on issue.
COMMENT | Ukraine, a year on - is it hard to say 'No' to war?

COMMENT | Ukraine, a year on - is it hard to say 'No' to war?

Malaysians are also affected by the war, whether we admit it or not.
Covid-19: Only 1,202 cases in past week

Covid-19: Only 1,202 cases in past week

This represents an 8 percent decrease compared to previous week.
Malaysia's CPI eases to 3.7pct in January 2023 - DOSM

Malaysia's CPI eases to 3.7pct in January 2023 - DOSM

As for core inflation, it registers a slower increase of 3.9pct.
Ministry to address low pupil enrolment in rural Tamil primary schools

Ministry to address low pupil enrolment in rural Tamil primary schools

It is seeking a long-term solution to the problem.
Future of Work - What’s the reality?

Future of Work - What’s the reality?

Johari to contest for Umno VP post

Johari to contest for Umno VP post

Titiwangsa MP is the fourth leader to join the contest.
Big five animal feed millers to face MyCC next month

Big five animal feed millers to face MyCC next month

PARLIAMENT | This is part of an ongoing price-fixing probe.
K'tan, T'ganu cannot seek 5pct petroleum payments

K'tan, T'ganu cannot seek 5pct petroleum payments

Petroleum extracted is beyond three nautical miles, says minister.
Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot

Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot

Riot triggered by rumours of a child kidnapping.
Malaysia Madani to replace Shared Prosperity Vision 2030

Malaysia Madani to replace Shared Prosperity Vision 2030

PARLIAMENT | The framework for the new slogan will be launched by Anwar.
M'sia votes for UN resolution demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine

M'sia votes for UN resolution demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine

141 countries supported the resolution, 32 abstained, 6 voted against it.
Increase allocation to improve lockup conditions, urges Suaram

Increase allocation to improve lockup conditions, urges Suaram

It made the call ahead of the unveiling of Budget 2023.

US looks to expand Taiwan military training - sources

US looks to expand Taiwan military training - sources

Pentagon expected to increase the number in the coming months.
US, South Korea stage table-top nuclear drill focused on North Korea

US, South Korea stage table-top nuclear drill focused on North Korea

Officials warn Pyongyang might be preparing for first nuclear device test since 2017.
Harapan's promise to abolish UUCA won't be fulfilled

Harapan's promise to abolish UUCA won't be fulfilled

PARLIAMENT | Law still relevant and can be improved, says minister.
Plus Xnergy & Huawei Partner Up to Build a Smart Energy Ecosystem for Businesses and Homes

Plus Xnergy & Huawei Partner Up to Build a Smart Energy Ecosystem for Businesses and Homes

A subsidiary of Plus Xnergy Holding Sdn Bhd, signed a collaboration agreement with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd (Huawei Malaysia), to meet increasing demand for clean energy solutions for businesses and homes within Malaysia.
COMMENT | The farce and tragedy of the word 'bumiputera'

COMMENT | The farce and tragedy of the word 'bumiputera'

The bumiputera agenda is merely a front for the elites to pillage.
COMMENT | How Malaysia can help end crimes against Uyghurs

COMMENT | How Malaysia can help end crimes against Uyghurs

Malaysia can do more, demonstrate leadership in ending Uyghur nightmare. 
MACC probe against SRC judge not properly done: CJ

MACC probe against SRC judge not properly done: CJ

UPDATED 1.39PM | It was done without following protocol, rules apex court.

Powerful earthquake jolts eastern Indonesia, no casualties reported

Powerful earthquake jolts eastern Indonesia, no casualties reported

The 6.8-magnitude earthquake occurred around 3am local time.
Ex-producer Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years on rape conviction

Ex-producer Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years on rape conviction

He was found guilty of the rape of an actress in 2013.
Over 3k contract doctors resigned since 2017 - Zaliha

Over 3k contract doctors resigned since 2017 - Zaliha

PARLIAMENT | Reasons they left include better pastures, migration, and etc.
COMMENT | Russia cannot and must not win

COMMENT | Russia cannot and must not win

The war affects every country in the world, including Malaysia.
COMMENT | Mahathir's unfinished business

COMMENT | Mahathir's unfinished business

There is always 'unfinished business' and tasks Mahathir has to work on.
LETTER | Is ChatGPT a boon or bane to education?

LETTER | Is ChatGPT a boon or bane to education?

Reactions to the AI chatbot have been mixed.
YOURSAY | MACC, don’t confine yourself to netting small fishes

YOURSAY | MACC, don’t confine yourself to netting small fishes

‘You must have the gumption to hunt down big sharks’.
Youth Ministry looking to resolve lack of special training centres

Youth Ministry looking to resolve lack of special training centres

Sports associations have raised complaints on this - Hannah Yeoh.
Selangor maritime search continues for fisherman missing in Sementa waters

Selangor maritime search continues for fisherman missing in Sementa waters

He went fishing with a friend and their boat was hit by a trawler.
Thailand, Cambodia to step up cooperation to combat call centre scams

Thailand, Cambodia to step up cooperation to combat call centre scams

Both nations will establish joint task forces to tackle the crime. 
Analysis - Why health officials are not panicked about bird flu

Analysis - Why health officials are not panicked about bird flu

It is unlikely to infect human cells, experts say. 
How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated?

How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated?

Evidence against Russian troops mounting but successful prosecution is a challenge. 
‘Do not kill us'

‘Do not kill us'

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