Archive - 3 March 2023

Agong: Govt must do detailed study to address flood risks

Agong: Govt must do detailed study to address flood risks

We need to find the cause behind frequent flooding, His Majesty says. 
Bertam rep, Khaliq, named as Penang state assembly opposition leader

Bertam rep, Khaliq, named as Penang state assembly opposition leader

State speaker has been informed of it, Lau says. 
Student group claims varsity mishandled sexual harassment case

Student group claims varsity mishandled sexual harassment case

Group creates own code of conduct after varsity allegedly dragged its feet. 

Sivakumar: Zero checks for migrant quota approvals only until March

Sivakumar: Zero checks for migrant quota approvals only until March

Labour department also investigating Penang employer who replaced 102 local workers. 
My lunch had nothing to do with Menu Rahmah, exco says after backlash

My lunch had nothing to do with Menu Rahmah, exco says after backlash

UPDATED 11.40PM | He also plans to take legal action against his accusers. 
Disputing Najib's 1MDB audit acquittal is contempt of court - Fahmi

Disputing Najib's 1MDB audit acquittal is contempt of court - Fahmi

Minister stresses govt will not interfere with judicial matters, respects decision.
Floods: Johor appeals for aid from federal govt, other states

Floods: Johor appeals for aid from federal govt, other states

MB says all 10 districts have been hit by floods.
Pahang sends flood aid to Johor

Pahang sends flood aid to Johor

This is to help reduce victims’ burden, Wan Rosdy says. 
No need to declare flood emergency in Johor - Fahmi

No need to declare flood emergency in Johor - Fahmi

'At this time, it's about what govt can do immediately.'
‘Better things to come’, Rosmah says after decision on Najib's case

‘Better things to come’, Rosmah says after decision on Najib's case

Najib’s counsel, Shafee, hopes AGC won’t appeal against acquittal. 
Four Johor dams at dangerous levels - exco

Four Johor dams at dangerous levels - exco

Local authorities are releasing water from the dams to prevent further disaster.
Strengthen conservation of wildlife in original habitat - Nik Nazmi

Strengthen conservation of wildlife in original habitat - Nik Nazmi

We must also minimise conflict between humans and wildlife. 
Govt to fall soon? Let ‘delirious’ Hadi keep ranting, Anwar says

Govt to fall soon? Let ‘delirious’ Hadi keep ranting, Anwar says

This comes after PAS chief predicted the current administration’s fall. 
COMMENT | Budget 2023: Continue investing in nature for sustainability

COMMENT | Budget 2023: Continue investing in nature for sustainability

Nature-based solutions can help communities build resilience against climate change impact. 
'Police sergeant found dead in Bayan Lepas had family problems'

'Police sergeant found dead in Bayan Lepas had family problems'

We will be seeking an inquest for it, IGP says. 
PM: Another RM50m allocated for Johor flood aid

PM: Another RM50m allocated for Johor flood aid

This is in addition to the RM10m allocated yesterday.
SME Growth Summit 2023

SME Growth Summit 2023

Police commission to decide candidate for deputy IGP

Police commission to decide candidate for deputy IGP

Razarudin Husain will retire on March 14.
Umno polls: 8 candidates vying for VP posts

Umno polls: 8 candidates vying for VP posts

They include incumbents Khaled and Mahdzir, and big-name Azalina. 
Guan Eng gets temporary passport release for uncle's funeral in S'pore

Guan Eng gets temporary passport release for uncle's funeral in S'pore

Judge orders passport to be returned within 5 days of his return.
IGP urges public to call 997 to report scams

IGP urges public to call 997 to report scams

Not many know about the call centre, Acryl says.
LETTER | Change mindset from handouts to hard work

LETTER | Change mindset from handouts to hard work

Rectify the attitude of subsidy reliance.
Anwar hauls Pendang MP to court for alleged defamation

Anwar hauls Pendang MP to court for alleged defamation

UPDATED 3.35PM | PM files suit against Awang over claims he's 'more vindictive' than Dr M. 
Sosma applied 624 times in 2022

Sosma applied 624 times in 2022

Of that figure, 401 individuals have been convicted.
1,179 children held in immigration depots as of Jan 29 - minister

1,179 children held in immigration depots as of Jan 29 - minister

PARLIAMENT | This consists of 656 boys and 523 girls, Saifuddin says.
COMMENT | World Wildlife Day: How next generation can act on preservation

COMMENT | World Wildlife Day: How next generation can act on preservation

Fight for conservation of wildlife and its habitats far from over. 
Huge crowd at Coolblog MyTown explained of a unicorn sighting!

Huge crowd at Coolblog MyTown explained of a unicorn sighting!

Pioneering kiosk-based Halal dessert and beverage brand, Coolblog reaffirmed that the long queue and massive crowd gathering spotted at Coolblog’s MyTown outlet following key influencer, Anidajaafar’s video that went viral recently was due to a unicorn being sighted at the outlet.
Kim Kardashian tells FBI she won US$250k at casino with Jho Low

Kim Kardashian tells FBI she won US$250k at casino with Jho Low

Investigation documents show Kim Kardashian also met Riza Aziz.
Police detect individuals in sticking heads out of sunroof incident

Police detect individuals in sticking heads out of sunroof incident

This is a case of children's safety negligence. 
MAHB suspends KLIA aerotrain service temporarily

MAHB suspends KLIA aerotrain service temporarily

This is following a breakdown that stranded passengers on track.
Anwar says Asean must be tougher in bid to resolve Myanmar crisis

Anwar says Asean must be tougher in bid to resolve Myanmar crisis

'If necessary engage with armed forces of this country.' 
1MDB audit: Najib, ex-CEO acquitted of power abuse

1MDB audit: Najib, ex-CEO acquitted of power abuse

UPDATED 1.20PM | High Court rules prosecution failed to establish prima facie.
Idrus Harun's tenure as AG extended 6 months

Idrus Harun's tenure as AG extended 6 months

UPDATED 10.25AM | Chief secretary says the Agong had consented to the re-appointment.
Mahathir to take over as Putra president?

Mahathir to take over as Putra president?

Ibrahim Ali will hand over rein in party reshuffle, report says.
In 'taking over' from Tian Chua, Chang doesn't make comparisons

In 'taking over' from Tian Chua, Chang doesn't make comparisons

'PKR is for all, anyone can raise Chinese issues, not just me.'
Nearly 35,000 flood victims at relief centres in 5 states

Nearly 35,000 flood victims at relief centres in 5 states

Number of flood evacuees in Johor increased by 11.31pct overnight.
Deforestation Inc: How auditors profit by legitimising deforestation

Deforestation Inc: How auditors profit by legitimising deforestation

Auditors downplay evidence of non-compliance, some causing irreparable harm, ICIJ finds.
YOURSAY | 'Pejuang, Putra reverse sides of same coin'

YOURSAY | 'Pejuang, Putra reverse sides of same coin'

'PN accepting Pejuang shows all along the latter is a bogus opposition party.'
COMMENT | How amendments to Constitution affected redelineation

COMMENT | How amendments to Constitution affected redelineation

Amendments in 1962 and 1984 laid grounds for next two electoral redelineation exercises. 
US to announce new military aid package for Ukraine on Friday - officials

US to announce new military aid package for Ukraine on Friday - officials

Costs from a fund the president can approve without congressional approval.
COMMENT | The unregenerate Mahathir

COMMENT | The unregenerate Mahathir

He shows sapience of his advanced years have lucked out on him. 
For Malays - dad, son pick different paths

For Malays - dad, son pick different paths

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