Archive - 28 February 2023

Wee gets 'egged' with lawyer letter after Dewan Rakyat debate

Wee gets 'egged' with lawyer letter after Dewan Rakyat debate

Egg importer accuses MP of misleading statements.
Ismail continued Jana Wibawa but only Bersatu targeted - Azmin

Ismail continued Jana Wibawa but only Bersatu targeted - Azmin

An evil conspiracy by Harapan-BN govt, PN info chief says.
Govt should study effectiveness of income initiatives - MP

Govt should study effectiveness of income initiatives - MP

Our policies must be outcome-based, Yeo says.
Review civil servant salaries when country coffers improve - PM

Review civil servant salaries when country coffers improve - PM

Your dedication deserves better salaries, Anwar says.
Minister casts doubt on survey showing low govt rating

Minister casts doubt on survey showing low govt rating

'Are they trying to do promotion or deceive people?'
Wee pokes holes in proposal to credit RM500 into EPF accounts

Wee pokes holes in proposal to credit RM500 into EPF accounts

Initiative may benefit inactive accounts, MP says.
Reforms should outlast govt of the day - Syed Saddiq

Reforms should outlast govt of the day - Syed Saddiq

Muar MP says pushed for Undi18 without partisan thinking.
Ringgit continues downtrend against US dollar at close

Ringgit continues downtrend against US dollar at close

Investors flocking to safe-haven assets.
Any Malaysian decision on Lynas respected - Australian minister

Any Malaysian decision on Lynas respected - Australian minister

Rare earth needed in high technology, Wong says.
Australia blocks Chinese investment in rare earth firm citing national interest

Australia blocks Chinese investment in rare earth firm citing national interest

The prevention order was signed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Flood risk warnings issued for Johor, Sarawak

Flood risk warnings issued for Johor, Sarawak

This is to alert residents of possible flash floods.
'Quran found in drain': IGP calls for calm, says don't speculate

'Quran found in drain': IGP calls for calm, says don't speculate

Case being probed under Penal Code, Acryl says. 
Najib's SRC review: Decision by March 31

Najib's SRC review: Decision by March 31

Ex-PM to know whether he succeeds in his bid.
Ismail Sabri: Skipping veep race, polls not in line with party constitution

Ismail Sabri: Skipping veep race, polls not in line with party constitution

'I have consistently disagreed that the top two posts be uncontested.'
Don't blame us if you fall again, Hadi cautions govt

Don't blame us if you fall again, Hadi cautions govt

UPDATED 5.11PM | PARLIAMENT | Roof leaking, walls crumbling, PAS president says.
Sulu dispute: Azalina urges MPs to unite against 'white colonials'

Sulu dispute: Azalina urges MPs to unite against 'white colonials'

UPDATED 5.44PM | 'So what if you are white? We will fight you,' says minister.
Harapan Youth still committed to abolishing UUCA

Harapan Youth still committed to abolishing UUCA

Young Syefura says the coalition’s youth wing will be meeting Higher Education Minister soon.

Tuan Ibrahim apologises if remarks on King's speech erroneous

Tuan Ibrahim apologises if remarks on King's speech erroneous

PARLIAMENT | Speaker Johari Abdul lauds PAS MP’s gesture. 
Thanks to Wan Saiful, Marx laughing in his grave - PSM

Thanks to Wan Saiful, Marx laughing in his grave - PSM

'Bersatu MP’s logic defines all ex-premiers, including Muhyiddin, as communists’.'
National Rare Disease Policy urgently needed - senator

National Rare Disease Policy urgently needed - senator

Ras Adiba says this is crucial for treating those with rare diseases.
Deputy speaker tells DAP MP to retract 'Muhyiddin's son-in-law' remark

Deputy speaker tells DAP MP to retract 'Muhyiddin's son-in-law' remark

PARLIAMENT | This is over allegation ex-PM awarded govt contract to relative.
LETTER | Schoolboy mischief must be handled by parents and teachers first

LETTER | Schoolboy mischief must be handled by parents and teachers first

Going to the police should be the last resort.
70 custodial deaths in two years

70 custodial deaths in two years

PARLIAMENT | Comprehensive amendments being prepared to Lock-up Rules 1953.
TalentCorp kick-starts graduate employability initiative for 2023 with focus on TVET

TalentCorp kick-starts graduate employability initiative for 2023 with focus on TVET

Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp) held its first Young Employable Students (YES!) workshop for the year as a cross-collaboration approach towards enhancing the employability of local talent in a changing work landscape.
LETTER | Mental healthcare providers are a forgotten lot in Health Ministry

LETTER | Mental healthcare providers are a forgotten lot in Health Ministry

Minister, please look into our plight.
Govt can save up to RM17b if T20 not given subsidy for oil, petrol

Govt can save up to RM17b if T20 not given subsidy for oil, petrol

UPDATED 1.34PM | About 24 percent went to B40, 41 percent to M40 - Ahmad Maslan.
Parliament session to be extended by 2 days

Parliament session to be extended by 2 days

This is to allow several bills and government matters to be tabled.
Yeoh: Quest for Muar swimming pool not over

Yeoh: Quest for Muar swimming pool not over

PARLIAMENT | Minister cites lack of funds and high maintenance costs.
Mohamad Salim new MCMC chairperson

Mohamad Salim new MCMC chairperson

His appointment takes effect on March 1.
Five charged with sedition since 2018

Five charged with sedition since 2018

PARLIAMENT | Three have been convicted while two trials are ongoing.
LETTER | How effective is our civil service?

LETTER | How effective is our civil service?

Statistics show civil service’s performance has stagnated for the last 15 years. 
Law does not allow Rela members to bear arms

Law does not allow Rela members to bear arms

Volunteers need to request permission to use firearms, says home minister.
Govt plans to work with private hospitals to address congestion

Govt plans to work with private hospitals to address congestion

UPDATED 12.12PM | PARLIAMENT | overnment also plans to increase working hours at public health clinics – Fadillah 
J-Kom head questions 'Anwar 100 days' survey method

J-Kom head questions 'Anwar 100 days' survey method

It did not reflect the voter base, says its director.
DPM: Govt to engage with stakeholders before deciding on UUCA

DPM: Govt to engage with stakeholders before deciding on UUCA

UPDATED 11.27AM | PARLIAMENT | Fadillah says decision will depend on feedback gathered.
Businessperson charged again in Jana Wibawa graft case

Businessperson charged again in Jana Wibawa graft case

UPDATED 12.04 PM | The Segambut Besatu deputy chief was accused of soliciting bribe of RM2 million.
Russia tries to close ring around Bakhmut as thawing ground turns to mud

Russia tries to close ring around Bakhmut as thawing ground turns to mud

Spring expected to complicate any military movements from both sides.
Ahmad Maslan to challenge former MB at division level

Ahmad Maslan to challenge former MB at division level

'I will be engaging in friendly contest with Hasni,' says Umno sec-gen.

North Korea's Kim calls for agriculture reform amid food shortage

North Korea's Kim calls for agriculture reform amid food shortage

Hitting grain targets this year a top priority, he says. 
Canada bans TikTok from govt devices, citing security risks

Canada bans TikTok from govt devices, citing security risks

But TikTok says Canada didn't cite any specific security concern.

Islamist militants have Pakistan's police in their crosshairs

Islamist militants have Pakistan's police in their crosshairs

It seems Pakistani police, not military, is at the forefront battling militants. 
It'll be 86 years before the leasehold on Lynas PDF site expires

It'll be 86 years before the leasehold on Lynas PDF site expires

But the radioactive waste dumped there will last billions of years.
‘Japan, Australia may conduct South China Sea patrols with US, Philippines’

‘Japan, Australia may conduct South China Sea patrols with US, Philippines’

Philippine president Marcos renews ties with US, which were rocky during Duterte’s administration. 
DAY 6 | Court decision on Najib SRC case by end March

DAY 6 | Court decision on Najib SRC case by end March

Defence argues Tengku Maimun should've known of post critical of Najib.
COMMENT | Teach students the right way to criticise

COMMENT | Teach students the right way to criticise 

Teachers must listen, and act, on complaints from students.
YOURSAY | People want an end to the culture of corruption

YOURSAY | People want an end to the culture of corruption

‘Even if Anwar wanted to steal, there is not much left.’
COMMENT | Anwar’s bland, benign budget tiptoes around key issues

COMMENT | Anwar’s bland, benign budget tiptoes around key issues

Budget 2023 lacks ideas on transforming Malaysia’s economy and society at large. 
Pharmaniaga posts RM607m net loss for 2022, classified financially troubled

Pharmaniaga posts RM607m net loss for 2022, classified financially troubled

This is due mainly to slow-moving Covid-19 vaccine stock.
Forthcoming Umno polls shaping up to be an interesting affair

Forthcoming Umno polls shaping up to be an interesting affair

Prominent leaders battle for vice-presidency, veterans vying for comeback or skipping.
Negeri Sembilan religious authorities detain 18 over deviant teachings

Negeri Sembilan religious authorities detain 18 over deviant teachings

The 18, all women, were listening to a religious talk.