Archive - 2 March 2023

MPs want govt to take strong measures to address flooding

MPs want govt to take strong measures to address flooding

They also touch on allocations and type of aid for victims.
Kepala Batas MP under fire for listing attending funerals, weddings as KPI

Kepala Batas MP under fire for listing attending funerals, weddings as KPI

'If that's part of your KPI, you have an easy job,' laments netizen.
Hajiji: Sabah cabinet to discuss anti-hopping law

Hajiji: Sabah cabinet to discuss anti-hopping law

The date for the discussion has not been set.
Casket shop next to homes: Residents want minister to intervene

Casket shop next to homes: Residents want minister to intervene

Residents just want the shop to be relocated elsewhere.
PM wants sufficient allocations for flood victims

PM wants sufficient allocations for flood victims

UPDATED 8.17PM | The floods have so far affected 29,000 people.
Appeals court upholds jail sentence, fine on ex-Umno division chief

Appeals court upholds jail sentence, fine on ex-Umno division chief

Abd Ghani Ismail will serve his eight-year jail sentence from today.
Syerleena: RM25m not enough to rebuild devastated arts industry

Syerleena: RM25m not enough to rebuild devastated arts industry

PARLIAMENT | 'Arts and culture sector largely contributes to country’s economy.'
After six-year DNAA, two employers back in court over domestic worker abuse

After six-year DNAA, two employers back in court over domestic worker abuse

Sessions Court in Ampang has set April 17 to continue with the case trial.
'Hadi's remark against Agong's decree, sabotages economy'

'Hadi's remark against Agong's decree, sabotages economy'

Authorities should investigate the PAS chief, Mahfuz says. 

Court dismisses Penang reps’ bid to stop motion to vacate seats

Court dismisses Penang reps’ bid to stop motion to vacate seats

'Courts have no power to interfere with Parliament or state assembly's internal management.'
Rauf wins Masjid Tanah Umno division chief post uncontested

Rauf wins Masjid Tanah Umno division chief post uncontested

Two others also won division chief posts unopposed, Mustafa says. 

Don't punish rakyat, give equal funds to all lawmakers - Hassan

Don't punish rakyat, give equal funds to all lawmakers - Hassan

The Pasir Gudang MP urges Anwar 'do the right thing'.
Wan Rosdy, Ismail Sabri win unopposed for division chief posts in Pahang

Wan Rosdy, Ismail Sabri win unopposed for division chief posts in Pahang

Let’s campaign for Umno posts in a healthy manner, Wan Rosdy says. 
Boustead gets takeover offer from LTAT at 85.5 sen per share

Boustead gets takeover offer from LTAT at 85.5 sen per share

LTAT does not intend to maintain the listing status of BHB.
HRD Corp:  Nurturing Talents for Malaysia's Digital Economy Future

HRD Corp: Nurturing Talents for Malaysia's Digital Economy Future

Agency adopts holistic digital transformation to ensure at least 1,000,000 workers are trained and placed in digital economic jobs in five years
Ex-military officer fined RM6k for seducing married woman

Ex-military officer fined RM6k for seducing married woman

Magistrate Court delivers the sentence after he pleaded guilty. 
Warning of severe-level heavy rain in Pahang, Johor until Saturday

Warning of severe-level heavy rain in Pahang, Johor until Saturday

Alert-level rain forecasted in several areas in four states.
TikTok removed 325 videos after complaints by MCMC

TikTok removed 325 videos after complaints by MCMC

PARLIAMENT | MCMC filed 346 takedown requests between 2020 and January this year – Fahmi 
Cinnamon Group and Reliance College Partnership Sets the Course for a Promising Future

Cinnamon Group and Reliance College Partnership Sets the Course for a Promising Future

The signing of an MOU at the BAC Performing Arts Centre (BACPAC), BAC PJ Campus on 16th February 2023
Abstinence advocacy not enough to prevent HIV - deputy minister

Abstinence advocacy not enough to prevent HIV - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Dispensing PrEP effective step to supplement preventative methods, Lukanisman explains. 
Ex-banker 'immensely regrets' role in 1MDB affair, court hears

Ex-banker 'immensely regrets' role in 1MDB affair, court hears

UPDATED 5PM | 'I wished in regard to some of my actions, I had acted differently.'
Artemis Accords: Govt won't sign moon exploration pact for now

Artemis Accords: Govt won't sign moon exploration pact for now

Country needs to prepare space legislation, minister says.
Madani framework based on election manifestos - minister

Madani framework based on election manifestos - minister

PARLIAMENT | Framework to be launched by PM soon, he says. 

COMMENT | Electoral redelineation: Annulled cases

COMMENT | Electoral redelineation: Annulled cases

There have been 3 redelineation exercises annulled before boundaries were used for polls.
LETTER | Discretion must be part of applying the law

LETTER | Discretion must be part of applying the law

This is in regard to the students detained over a viral video.  
MACC nabs Bersatu treasurer, gets 2 days remand

MACC nabs Bersatu treasurer, gets 2 days remand

UPDATED 5.12PM | Arrest of Salleh in relation to the use of party funds.
Floods in Johor are critical - MB

Floods in Johor are critical - MB

Over 20k residents now affected.
Asean shouldn’t keep mum over issues affecting the region – Anwar

Asean shouldn’t keep mum over issues affecting the region – Anwar

UPDATED 2.21PM | This is true when member states themselves violate the Asean charter. 
Vice-chancellor appointments still minister's prerogative: Khaled

Vice-chancellor appointments still minister's prerogative: Khaled

PARLIAMENT | 'University appointments will follow UUCA procedure and provisions.'
PPIM urges action against all linked with 'Mentega Terbang' film

PPIM urges action against all linked with 'Mentega Terbang' film

Indie film clearly wants to provoke and confuse Muslims, consumer group claims. 
PM: Amazon's RM25.5b investment will hasten digital transformation

PM: Amazon's RM25.5b investment will hasten digital transformation

Goal is for digital economy to contribute 25.5pct of GDP by 2025.
Moscow mulls possible use of nuclear arms to fend off US attack -report

Moscow mulls possible use of nuclear arms to fend off US attack -report

US is worried it may lose its dominance in the world, report claims. 

Pejuang submits application to join PN

Pejuang submits application to join PN

UPDATED 12.43PM | Mukhriz says a letter was sent to Muhyiddin yesterday. 
Conduct periodic inspections to deter local workers' layoffs - MTUC

Conduct periodic inspections to deter local workers' layoffs - MTUC

Flooding of migrant workers could expose country to forced labour, it warns.

Tesla plans to halve production costs, affordable car a no show

Tesla plans to halve production costs, affordable car a no show

Shares fall more than five percent in after-hours trade.
PKR leaders tell Hadi to focus on attending Parliament

PKR leaders tell Hadi to focus on attending Parliament

They hit back at Hadi's 'irresponsible' remark that Anwar's govt will collapse soon.
Petronas’ clean energy arm eyes India, Australia for rapid growth

Petronas’ clean energy arm eyes India, Australia for rapid growth

Both nations have provided right policies to facilitate projects – Purohit. 
Azalina: Only 7 states signed up for anti-hopping law

Azalina: Only 7 states signed up for anti-hopping law

PARLIAMENT | Johor, Kedah, Malacca, Pahang, Sabah and Terengganu have yet to adopt it. 
Taiwan reports 2nd day of large Chinese incursion into air zone

Taiwan reports 2nd day of large Chinese incursion into air zone

For over 24 hours, defence ministry spotted 21 aircraft.
10 Ways To Help Your Children Become Thinkers and Lifelong Learners

10 Ways To Help Your Children Become Thinkers and Lifelong Learners

Bringing up children is no mean feat. And as parents with the best interest of our child at heart, we are always second-guessing ourselves as to what we are doing as parents are enough.
'GOV' SMS cost RM0.001 per message, Fahmi says

'GOV' SMS cost RM0.001 per message, Fahmi says

PARLIAMENT | Deal was struck with telcos in July 2020 to share critical information. 
'Lack of science knowledge makes people more likely to fall for fake news'

'Lack of science knowledge makes people more likely to fall for fake news'

Chang says scientific knowledge also important for societal progress.
All KTM stations to be equipped with lifts - Transport Ministry

All KTM stations to be equipped with lifts - Transport Ministry

To encourage the use of public transport by, among others, PWDs.
Deforestation Inc: How environmental auditing became part of problem

Deforestation Inc: How environmental auditing became part of problem

ICIJ and partners investigate how ‘green certification’ legitimises deforestation, other abuses.
YOURSAY | Hadi, effective leadership does not depend on race or religion

YOURSAY | Hadi, effective leadership does not depend on race or religion

'Why shouldn't a non-Muslim Malaysian rule if he is capable?'
'Anwar, The Untold Story' to hit cinemas nationwide in May

'Anwar, The Untold Story' to hit cinemas nationwide in May

This film tells of Anwar's life in the period 1991 to 1998.
COMMENT | Why Wan Saiful is spooked about class warfare

COMMENT | Why Wan Saiful is spooked about class warfare

He once strongly opposed the stance of affirmative action. 
Berjaya Corp founder Vincent Tan resigns as chairperson, stays on as advisor

Berjaya Corp founder Vincent Tan resigns as chairperson, stays on as advisor

He'll provide guidance to the board for the group's continued growth.
1MDB audit: Najib, ex-CEO to know on Friday if they need to enter defence

1MDB audit: Najib, ex-CEO to know on Friday if they need to enter defence

Judge to decide if prosecution has established prima facie case against duo.
Indie film 'Mentega Terbang' contradictory to Islamic creed - Mohd Na'im

Indie film 'Mentega Terbang' contradictory to Islamic creed - Mohd Na'im

This has been found in Jakim's checks, says the religious affairs minister.