Archive - 1 March 2023

Selangor PKR refutes claim MB has personal interests in RM700m project

Selangor PKR refutes claim MB has personal interests in RM700m project

'Company wholly owned by Menteri Besar Incorporated.'
Kill switch can prevent victims of scams from suffering hefty losses - police

Kill switch can prevent victims of scams from suffering hefty losses - police

Other countries, including Singapore, are using such a system.
VoteMalaysia discloses finances, renews call for postal vote improvements

VoteMalaysia discloses finances, renews call for postal vote improvements

Such volunteer-based efforts not sustainable, it says.
Flood mitigation project: Police receive report on S’gor MB alleged involvement

Flood mitigation project: Police receive report on S’gor MB alleged involvement

Company allegedly received RM700m project through direct negotiation.
Umno division chief polls: Saarani, Zafrul win unopposed; Khir Toyo reappears

Umno division chief polls: Saarani, Zafrul win unopposed; Khir Toyo reappears

Khir to challenge Jamal in Sungai Besar.
Dr M's 97-year-old heart beats for 'no political, economic control' Malays

Dr M's 97-year-old heart beats for 'no political, economic control' Malays

But this is not about racism, says ex-PM after joining Putra.
LETTER | Lynas Malaysia concerned by false statements

LETTER | Lynas Malaysia concerned by false statements

Lynas provides facts to address misinformation.
Lynas does not receive any special treatment for its investment in M'sia

Lynas does not receive any special treatment for its investment in M'sia

Benefits consistent with those offered to other investors, it says.
PAS likened to Taliban but we're tolerant, good people - Shahidan

PAS likened to Taliban but we're tolerant, good people - Shahidan

PARLIAMENT | Religious fanatics have high tolerance, MP says.
Jho Low suspected me of media leaks over 1MDB deals: Ex-banker

Jho Low suspected me of media leaks over 1MDB deals: Ex-banker

1MDB TRIAL | As a result, the witness says he was sidelined. 
Salahuddin: Ministry to send food bank aid to flood-affected areas

Salahuddin: Ministry to send food bank aid to flood-affected areas

Ministry will ensure food supplies will reach the victims.
Guan Eng blasts Hadi for 'systematic sabotage' against govt

Guan Eng blasts Hadi for 'systematic sabotage' against govt

Hadi displaying extremist sentiments to corral Muslim votes, says Bagan MP. 
Singapore to declassify 'Albatross File' on separation from Malaysia

Singapore to declassify 'Albatross File' on separation from Malaysia

It will be released in a book to be published later this year.
Netizens cry data leakage at MyTax portal

Netizens cry data leakage at MyTax portal

UPDATED 7.15PM | They say personal information easily accessible with just MyKad number.
COMMENT | The gyrations of Hadi

COMMENT | The gyrations of Hadi

PAS president has a tendency to speak like a Gatling gun.
Emulate Bernas, share profits with rubber tappers, Top Glove urged

Emulate Bernas, share profits with rubber tappers, Top Glove urged

PARLIAMENT | Tuan Ibrahim says glove maker has made huge profit during Covid-19 pandemic.
Flood projects: PAS likens 'oblivious' PM to talking mynah

Flood projects: PAS likens 'oblivious' PM to talking mynah

PARLIAMENT | MP says Anwar has no idea what he's chirping about.

464 people evacuated in Sabah floods

464 people evacuated in Sabah floods

They comprised 166 families moved to relief centres.
Minister: Employers replacing locals with migrants liable to RM50k fine

Minister: Employers replacing locals with migrants liable to RM50k fine

Sivakumar warns employers to not abuse migrant hiring approvals.
Oil royalty: Why didn't PN amend laws while in power, J-Kom chief asks

Oil royalty: Why didn't PN amend laws while in power, J-Kom chief asks

Agus turns tables on PN after MPs linked oil royalties to race.
Refine anti-hopping law, extend it to Sabah, urges Shafie

Refine anti-hopping law, extend it to Sabah, urges Shafie

My people have been bought, Warisan president claims.
Floods hit several areas in Sarawak due to constant heavy rain

Floods hit several areas in Sarawak due to constant heavy rain

State officials urge residents to swiftly evacuate if affected.
Trans-Pacific Partnership won't harm agriculture - Miti

Trans-Pacific Partnership won't harm agriculture - Miti

Agreement recognises issue of food security, says Liew.
Putrajaya has no plans to recognise UEC

Putrajaya has no plans to recognise UEC

PARLIAMENT | Education minister says this position is based on the national education policy.
Govt still has room to control expenditure - Rafizi

Govt still has room to control expenditure - Rafizi

The economy minister says this can be done if projects implemented well.
Najib knew about 'obscured' 1MDB transactions through S’pore bank: Witness

Najib knew about 'obscured' 1MDB transactions through S’pore bank: Witness

UPDATED 4PM | IMDB TRIAL | He testifies fiduciary funds were used to channel monies to various beneficiaries. 
Smart Data-Driven Decisions

Smart Data-Driven Decisions

Plantations and farms often face uncertainty over the impact of weather changes, market volatility, and insufficient data.  As technology advances, agriculture players should be at the forefront of digital solutions.
Over 500 families evacuated in Johor floods as of this morning

Over 500 families evacuated in Johor floods as of this morning

Segamat worst-hit with 209 families, 746 individuals evacuated.
Missing Pakistani journo found jailed in home country - report

Missing Pakistani journo found jailed in home country - report

His lawyer claims Syed Fawad suffers from a psychiatric condition due to alleged torture.
Efforts to review 'Akta Sakit Hati' underway - deputy minister

Efforts to review 'Akta Sakit Hati' underway - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Teo says focus is on ensuring investigations can be done more smoothly.
Tesla gets nod to import electric vehicles into M'sia - Miti

Tesla gets nod to import electric vehicles into M'sia - Miti

Tesla will establish head office and 'Supercharger' network.
LETTER | Missing 'A' factor is cause for deteriorating road safety

LETTER | Missing 'A' factor is cause for deteriorating road safety

We are being paralysed by the lack of attitude. 
Two trains collide in Greece, 26 killed, at least 85 injured

Two trains collide in Greece, 26 killed, at least 85 injured

Circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.
China scoffs at FBI claim that Wuhan lab leak likely caused Covid-19 pandemic

China scoffs at FBI claim that Wuhan lab leak likely caused Covid-19 pandemic

'No credibility whatsoever.'
PJD Link concessionaire still preparing paperwork

PJD Link concessionaire still preparing paperwork

PARLIAMENT | It has to fulfil some conditions before physical work can start.

COMMENT | New Budget 2023 an astute document

COMMENT | New Budget 2023 an astute document

It emphasises continuity, reassures markets, and introduced small positive changes.
Fisheries Dept's boat with 4 crew reported missing in Johor

Fisheries Dept's boat with 4 crew reported missing in Johor

State maritime says the boat could not be contacted after departing from Tanjung Pengelih.
Hadi: Non-Muslims will rule if Malays have low political awareness

Hadi: Non-Muslims will rule if Malays have low political awareness

He claims Dr M also worried about low Malay turnout at polls.
Eastspring Investments appoints Anouk Hanafiah as Chief Executive Officer of Eastspring Al-Wara' Investments Berhad

Eastspring Investments appoints Anouk Hanafiah as Chief Executive Officer of Eastspring Al-Wara' Investments Berhad

Anouk has commenced in her role on 13 January 2023 and is responsible for the growth and development of Eastspring’s Islamic asset management business, which offers Shariah investment solutions to pension funds, institutional investors as well as onshore and offshore mandates.
Hadi predicts imminent collapse of Anwar's govt

Hadi predicts imminent collapse of Anwar's govt

However, the PAS leader didn't elaborate.
Warning of danger-level continuous heavy rain in four states

Warning of danger-level continuous heavy rain in four states

This will go on in Pahang, NS, Malacca and Johor, until tomorrow.
Chang takes fresh approach to helming Science Ministry

Chang takes fresh approach to helming Science Ministry

The engineering graduate wants to see technology transform people's lives. 
US House panel on China cites 'existential struggle' at first hearing

US House panel on China cites 'existential struggle' at first hearing

'The most fundamental freedoms are at stake,' says a Republican.
TikTok denies influence by PAS-linked staff member

TikTok denies influence by PAS-linked staff member

Company official says the 'ex-employee' had no access to moderation tools.
YOURSAY | Can we ignore radioactive waste in our backyard?

YOURSAY | Can we ignore radioactive waste in our backyard?

‘Toxic waste is here to stay for billions of years.’

Zahid agrees to appoint Orang Asli youth leader as senator

Zahid agrees to appoint Orang Asli youth leader as senator

He also announces an allocation of RM200k for the OA Youth Council.
Wan Saiful cannot imagine DAP supporters will vote for Umno

Wan Saiful cannot imagine DAP supporters will vote for Umno

He also claims the people have little faith in the current govt.
Tok Mat keeps his Rembau Umno division chief post, uncontested

Tok Mat keeps his Rembau Umno division chief post, uncontested

Jelebu and Tampin division chiefs also retain their posts unchallenged.
Botched survey on PM's first 100 days

Botched survey on PM's first 100 days

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
Umno election will strengthen BN election machinery - Mahfuz

Umno election will strengthen BN election machinery - Mahfuz

I don't see any negative impact on the state elections, he adds.
'Doomsday' Arctic seed vault gets boost as efforts to secure food supplies ramp up

'Doomsday' Arctic seed vault gets boost as efforts to secure food supplies ramp up

Another 19,500 rare seeds have been added to the vault.
RM150 bribe: Voter petition to nullify GE15 Putrajaya result

RM150 bribe: Voter petition to nullify GE15 Putrajaya result

Claims that MP bribed registered voters in the area.