Archive - 6 March 2023

Kelana Jaya LRT service disruption due to blackout at several stations

Kelana Jaya LRT service disruption due to blackout at several stations

Rapid Rail says it has activated alternative rail service after disruption. 
Guan Eng: Dr M threatened to sack me as minister 3 times

Guan Eng: Dr M threatened to sack me as minister 3 times

Mahathir was livid after cabinet supported DAP leader's initiatives despite his objections. 
Hamzah: Bersatu duo's removal an abuse of power

Hamzah: Bersatu duo's removal an abuse of power

It’s an insult to democracy and unlawful, he claims. 
PM: Aid given directly to people, not necessarily through MPs

PM: Aid given directly to people, not necessarily through MPs

It reaches affected parties directly, Anwar says. 
K'tan does not recognise Territorial Sea Act, demands oil payments

K'tan does not recognise Territorial Sea Act, demands oil payments

The law limits state maritime borders to just 3 nautical miles. 
Govt establishes 32 drive-thru recycling centres in 7 states

Govt establishes 32 drive-thru recycling centres in 7 states

This will help Malaysia achieve its 40pct recycling target by 2025 – Nga. 
Special team established to solve Sandakan's salty water supply

Special team established to solve Sandakan's salty water supply

Hajiji promised to resolve the matter soon, assemblyperson says. 
Trespassing: 163 Orang Asli ordered to vacate land

Trespassing: 163 Orang Asli ordered to vacate land

Perak menteri besar orders a probe into the matter. 
'Immigration Dept open to external request to visit detention depots'

'Immigration Dept open to external request to visit detention depots'

Khairul Dzaimee, however, says he has yet to receive such requests. 
DAP MP urges govt to probe 'wrong dead son' incident

DAP MP urges govt to probe 'wrong dead son' incident

PARLIAMENT | M Kulasegaran questions how such a mix-up could occur.
4 vacant seats: 'A black mark in Penang's history', says Wan Saiful

4 vacant seats: 'A black mark in Penang's history', says Wan Saiful

Bersatu leader accuses Penang govt of silencing critics.
June 14 hearing of Najib, son’s tax-linked apex court appeal

June 14 hearing of Najib, son’s tax-linked apex court appeal

They seek to quash summary judgment and be allowed to present their defence against tax suits.
DPM: Mara educational institutions must review course syllabus

DPM: Mara educational institutions must review course syllabus

Zahid says this is to ensure it's in line with current developments.

Court of Appeal upholds conviction on man who beheaded father

Court of Appeal upholds conviction on man who beheaded father

Court also upholds man's death penalty. 
Talk about useful things, Zaid schools 'stale subject' Mukhriz

Talk about useful things, Zaid schools 'stale subject' Mukhriz

'Vernacular schools supported by all previous govts, politically impossible to abolish.'
Rozman cited 'political implication' to defer appointing company - witness

Rozman cited 'political implication' to defer appointing company - witness

The MACC officer testifies this in regard to the management of the port.
Floods: 53,028 victims still at relief centres this afternoon

Floods: 53,028 victims still at relief centres this afternoon

Most evacuees are in Rompin, Pahang at 2,745. 
Shift to green energy one of Malaysia's main economic agenda – Rafizi

Shift to green energy one of Malaysia's main economic agenda – Rafizi

Green energy is the future and can create new jobs, he says. 
Former golfer Ramayah dies at 67

Former golfer Ramayah dies at 67

Official says he was diagnosed with spinal cancer in December.
Fadhlina: New school session won't be postponed in flood-hit states

Fadhlina: New school session won't be postponed in flood-hit states

Minister says home-based learning an option if damaged schools can't be repaired on time.

Rafizi seeks opposition's help to ensure success of income initiative

Rafizi seeks opposition's help to ensure success of income initiative

Minister confident IPR will avoid past errors.
Nancy: 'Low-quality food' served to flood evacuees due to lack of raw materials

Nancy: 'Low-quality food' served to flood evacuees due to lack of raw materials

Minister says suppliers have been reprimanded to improve services to flood evacuees.

Change of govt normal: Hadi defends predicting Anwar's fall

Change of govt normal: Hadi defends predicting Anwar's fall

UPDATED 3.50PM | There are signs of dissatisfaction in govt, PAS chief says.
MP moots higher pay, incentives to increase number of women obgyns

MP moots higher pay, incentives to increase number of women obgyns

PARLIAMENT | This is to address the 'dilemma' of Muslim women during childbirth.
Mother-in-law: Cop suspected of shooting wife dead had depression

Mother-in-law: Cop suspected of shooting wife dead had depression

He's been suffering for several years, she says.
Mother traumatised after son almost swept away by Johor floodwaters

Mother traumatised after son almost swept away by Johor floodwaters

The family were making their way to safety through waist-high waters.
Penang assembly approves motion to declare 4 seats vacant

Penang assembly approves motion to declare 4 seats vacant

UPDATED 5.40PM | The seats are held by PN reps who contested under Harapan.
Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan

Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan

UPDATED MARCH 7 | PARLIAMENT | Only floating-type loans affected, he says.
Channel RM1b for EPF to help flood victims, says Muhyiddin

Channel RM1b for EPF to help flood victims, says Muhyiddin

UPDATED 4.4PM | EPF contributors didn't ask for the cash injection, Pagoh MP says.
Johor MPs request for more flood relief assistance

Johor MPs request for more flood relief assistance

PARLIAMENT | They want higher allocation, besides better coordination.

No economic downturn this year – Ahmad Maslan

No economic downturn this year – Ahmad Maslan

PARLIAMENT | Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow by around 4.5pct in 2023.
Man who crashes car into six other vehicles arrested

Man who crashes car into six other vehicles arrested

He is also found to be driving under influence of drugs.
Focus Point launches 360° Advanced Primary Eye Care campaign to raise awareness on the importance of eye health

Focus Point launches 360° Advanced Primary Eye Care campaign to raise awareness on the importance of eye health

Focus Point Vision Care Group Sdn Bhd (Focus Point) is advocating eye health and the importance of eye health by launching 360° Advanced Primary Eye Care.
More schools offer integrated special needs programme

More schools offer integrated special needs programme

PARLIAMENT | There are currently 2,632 schools, up from 2,343 in 2018. 
Bersatu: Motion to oust 4 Penang PN reps should not apply to us

Bersatu: Motion to oust 4 Penang PN reps should not apply to us

Reps have remained in Bersatu since being elected in 2018, says info chief.

COMMENT | How to end the deadly govt debt spiral

COMMENT | How to end the deadly govt debt spiral

Covid-19 has triggered a massive increase in govt debt, mainly in low-income countries.
Incredible business opportunities awaits you at SME Growth Summit 2023

Incredible business opportunities awaits you at SME Growth Summit 2023

Network with like-minded peers and potentially explore new business opportunities
LETTER | M'sia needs to revolutionise its internal industrial culture

LETTER | M'sia needs to revolutionise its internal industrial culture

Government policies will not work without participation from private sector.
Two-day retreat to chart Malaysia's foreign policy direction

Two-day retreat to chart Malaysia's foreign policy direction

The Foreign Ministry is playing host to the event.
Cop remanded for seven days over wife's murder

Cop remanded for seven days over wife's murder

Suspect currently in hospital for treatment.
PM: Increasing civil servants' wages a priority when M'sia's income improves

PM: Increasing civil servants' wages a priority when M'sia's income improves

UPDATED 11.44AM | Anwar says the increase could not be implemented according to current situation.
'Non-Malay PM': Abolish vernacular education first, says Mukhriz

'Non-Malay PM': Abolish vernacular education first, says Mukhriz

Pejuang president responds to Lim Kit Siang's remark about having a non-Malay PM in his lifetime.

Why You Should Choose an International School in Malaysia

Why You Should Choose an International School in Malaysia

Embarking upon an international education may be a daunting decision for parents raising children of this generation. Their academic success and future career prospects require a thoughtful approach that duly considers family circumstances and finances.
Fire destroys homes at Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh

Fire destroys homes at Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh

No reports of casualties.
YOURSAY | Is Hadi untouchable?

YOURSAY | Is Hadi untouchable?

‘Hadi ignoring royal decrees might show that he is.’
Govt's plan to face economic turmoil among the focus in Parliament today

Govt's plan to face economic turmoil among the focus in Parliament today

The Order Papers show the PN-Bagan Serai MP will raise this matter.
COMMENT | Anwar's Malay Gordian knot

COMMENT | Anwar's Malay Gordian knot

And how does one solve the problem? 
Nine years on, families urge new search for flight MH370

Nine years on, families urge new search for flight MH370

Transport minister vows not to 'close the book' on the plane.
Cops monitoring social media activities of group linked to IS

Cops monitoring social media activities of group linked to IS

IGP says all agencies are playing an active role in these efforts. 
'Son still alive, whose body is in our house?'

'Son still alive, whose body is in our house?'

Family is puzzled after a body they claimed was not their son.
Najib wins a court battle

Najib wins a court battle

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