Archive - 9 March 2023

PAS veep: PKR has forgotten our sacrifices after coming to power

PAS veep: PKR has forgotten our sacrifices after coming to power

We helped trigger reformasi but now getting belittled, Idris says. 
Muhyiddin to decide on party posts after being charged

Muhyiddin to decide on party posts after being charged

He also says MACC officers were professional and respectful. 
Anwar: Chinese firm 'bumiputera-fied' under Jana Wibawa

Anwar: Chinese firm 'bumiputera-fied' under Jana Wibawa

PARLIAMENT | Opposition defended it but what about rules, he asks. 
'Vengeful' Anwar will target Hadi next, Wan Saiful claims

'Vengeful' Anwar will target Hadi next, Wan Saiful claims

Tambun MP is an old vengeful opportunist, he says. 
‘Kulim Airport: Syed Mokhtar called, he’s not ready to take on project’

‘Kulim Airport: Syed Mokhtar called, he’s not ready to take on project’

Tycoon cited project’s RM7b price tag as the reason, PM says. 
Target of reducing M'sia's fiscal deficit to 5pct achievable - Anwar

Target of reducing M'sia's fiscal deficit to 5pct achievable - Anwar

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 11.49PM | This is something we can accomplish, PM says. 
Don't misuse Quran just to belittle govt, Anwar tells PN MP

Don't misuse Quran just to belittle govt, Anwar tells PN MP

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 10.55PM | New budget is more inclusive than previous ones, he says. 
PM: Govt to allow EPF funds used as collateral to take bank loans

PM: Govt to allow EPF funds used as collateral to take bank loans

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 10.37PM | Only those with enough EPF savings will be allowed to do so.
Budget 2023 passes policy stage with voice vote

Budget 2023 passes policy stage with voice vote

PARLIAMENT | Dewan Rakyat will now scrutinise the budget during the committee stage.

'It's a political ploy by Harapan, BN to destroy PN' - Muhyiddin

'It's a political ploy by Harapan, BN to destroy PN' - Muhyiddin

UPDATED 10.01PM | Administration wants to embarrass me, he alleges. 
Govt scrutinising development of dilapidated schools - Fadhlina

Govt scrutinising development of dilapidated schools - Fadhlina

We will engage all parties to expedite its implementation, she says.  
Sulu heirs’ legal bids: Govt to send Azalina to Europe

Sulu heirs’ legal bids: Govt to send Azalina to Europe

PARLIAMENT | She will lead Malaysia’s representation against Sulu heirs’ claims – Zambry. 
Arresting opposition leaders is ‘uncivilised politics’, PAS leader says

Arresting opposition leaders is ‘uncivilised politics’, PAS leader says

Stop ‘revenge politics’ and focus on the economy, Razman says. 
Muhyiddin released on MACC bail, to present himself in court tomorrow

Muhyiddin released on MACC bail, to present himself in court tomorrow

UPDATED 8.40PM | Graft buster also confirms he will be charged tomorrow.
Lalamove Complements On-The-Road Delivery Experience For Delivery Partners With Its First Free Vehicle Maintenance Workshop

Lalamove Complements On-The-Road Delivery Experience For Delivery Partners With Its First Free Vehicle Maintenance Workshop

Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, is proud to announce its latest initiative - a series of free vehicle maintenance workshops aimed at providing knowledge and skills to its delivery partners and public.
Putrajaya slashes assessment rates for strata titles, terrace houses

Putrajaya slashes assessment rates for strata titles, terrace houses

PM says reduced rates applicable to about 2,700 homes.
Stop lobbying through media for 5G tender, Fahmi warns vendors

Stop lobbying through media for 5G tender, Fahmi warns vendors

PARLIAMENT | Government respects sanctity of a contract, he says. 
MB disputes minister's claim of no application for Kedah Aerotropolis

MB disputes minister's claim of no application for Kedah Aerotropolis

Sanusi says a draft of the final plan was submitted to MOT on Jan 18.
PN gathering tonight in solidarity with Muhyiddin

PN gathering tonight in solidarity with Muhyiddin

A 'solat hajat' will be held tonight to oppose government's 'tyranny'.
1MDB audit case: Prosecution appeals to quash acquittal of Najib, ex-CEO

1MDB audit case: Prosecution appeals to quash acquittal of Najib, ex-CEO

Notice of appeal was filed earlier today, source says. 
State Elections 2023 Live Blog

State Elections 2023 Live Blog

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Parliament sitting nearly adjourns due to not meeting quorum

Parliament sitting nearly adjourns due to not meeting quorum

PARLIAMENT | Only 25 MPs present in Dewan Rakyat around 2pm.
Indonesian court jails match official over deadly football stampede

Indonesian court jails match official over deadly football stampede

Judge finds him guilty of negligence leading to 135 deaths.
Bukit Aman's classified crime investigation unit to handle probe on Hadi

Bukit Aman's classified crime investigation unit to handle probe on Hadi

This is over the PAS president’s 'toppling govt' remark.
Johor declares March 26 a holiday if Ramadan's first day on ruler's birthday

Johor declares March 26 a holiday if Ramadan's first day on ruler's birthday

This is done under the Holidays Act.
Wanted Perak duo's extradition: Court to hear govt's stay bid next week

Wanted Perak duo's extradition: Court to hear govt's stay bid next week

Govt is appealing over ruling against extradition provisions.
Zahid: No 'external interference' to save Umno

Zahid: No 'external interference' to save Umno

Exempting Umno from its own rules was according to law, says Zahid.
Contract worker pleads not guilty to attempted murder of cop

Contract worker pleads not guilty to attempted murder of cop

Court orders suspect to stay away from victim.
Umno's history of preventing open contests for top two posts

Umno's history of preventing open contests for top two posts

The party has done so many times in the past.
Dewan Rakyat skips lunch break for 3 days straight due to tight schedule

Dewan Rakyat skips lunch break for 3 days straight due to tight schedule

UPDATED 1.37PM | PARLIAMENT | This appears to be unprecedented move to complete debates on time. 
EPF: Inconsistent contributions among factors for members' low savings

EPF: Inconsistent contributions among factors for members' low savings

As of December 2022, there are 2.64 million inactive members.
Muhyiddin to face multiple charges in KL court tomorrow: MACC sources

Muhyiddin to face multiple charges in KL court tomorrow: MACC sources

Still unknown if the ex-PM would be detained overnight.
Deputy minister: Only a few opposition MPs in Dewan Rakyat today

Deputy minister: Only a few opposition MPs in Dewan Rakyat today

UPDATED 2.33PM | PARLIAMENT | 'Are PN MPs at MACC in solidarity with Muhyiddin?'
Probe against Muhyiddin aimed to cripple Bersatu - Azmin

Probe against Muhyiddin aimed to cripple Bersatu - Azmin

Party supreme council member says he is confident the ex-PM is innocent.
Anwar defends home minister's blocking of Umno deregistration

Anwar defends home minister's blocking of Umno deregistration

PM says ministers are empowered to override officers' decisions
Over 47k evacuees still housed in flood relief centres

Over 47k evacuees still housed in flood relief centres

Over 42k alone are in Johor.
COMMENT | Hadi will get away with defying Terengganu sultan

COMMENT | Hadi will get away with defying Terengganu sultan

Hadi is redefining authority in Malaysia, when it comes to faith. 
PM on Muhyiddin: If all MACC cases 'political', can no one be arrested?

PM on Muhyiddin: If all MACC cases 'political', can no one be arrested?

UPDATED 11.58AM | Anwar again denies probe on Bersatu leaders politically motivated as MACC questions Muhyiddin. 
Resetting HR practices in the North

Resetting HR practices in the North

Discover innovative and modern human resources practices in NHCCE 2023 - Northern Region
Bersatu files to unfreeze accounts, release Muhyiddin's passport

Bersatu files to unfreeze accounts, release Muhyiddin's passport

UPDATED 12.59PM | Judicial review leave application has been filed last night.
Bersatu slams 'inhumane' summoning of Muhyiddin by MACC

Bersatu slams 'inhumane' summoning of Muhyiddin by MACC

Info chief says the ex-PM could be detained today and charged tomorrow.
IJN Foundation and Maybank Islamic join forces to ‘Save A Child’s Heart’

IJN Foundation and Maybank Islamic join forces to ‘Save A Child’s Heart’

Let’s look forward to a future where every child has access to life-saving cardiac care.
Syerleena's journey: From kickboxing and water sports coach to reformist MP

Syerleena's journey: From kickboxing and water sports coach to reformist MP

'If you believe strongly in something, you can create change,' says DAP lawmaker.
Bank Islam offers financial relief for flood victims nationwide

Bank Islam offers financial relief for flood victims nationwide

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam) continues the Prihatin Programme for Flood to assist our affected financing customers.
Police fire pepper spray after Women's Day protest in Istanbul

Police fire pepper spray after Women's Day protest in Istanbul

Women whistle and chant, as they push riot police shields. 
What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap

What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap

Organisation pledges to act 'swiftly, compassionately, and decisively' in crisis.
Dress code enforcement: Hospital guards will improve - MOH

Dress code enforcement: Hospital guards will improve - MOH

Authorities describe incident of woman barred from hospital as 'misunderstanding'.
COMMENT | Cash trusts – the perfect cover for Ponzi schemes

COMMENT | Cash trusts – the perfect cover for Ponzi schemes

Cash trusts must be placed under Bank Negara’s purview for better scrutiny. 
20 'forced labourers' owed RM7,000 in wages each flee glove maker

20 'forced labourers' owed RM7,000 in wages each flee glove maker

They claim the firm swiftly replaced them with other migrant workers.
YOURSAY | Syerleena shouldn't underestimate green wave

YOURSAY | Syerleena shouldn't underestimate green wave

'Focus on 13 marginal seats, don't be apathetic Harapan can win ala-2018'
COMMENT | Mahathir 'mudah lupa' about why Malays are poor

COMMENT | Mahathir 'mudah lupa' about why Malays are poor

He ignored them when he was in power for nearly 24 years. 
Five ministries to study diesel subsidy leakage report

Five ministries to study diesel subsidy leakage report

PARLIAMENT | Leakages amount to almost RM10 billion - domestic trade minister.
Repealing the Universities Act may result in 'nullification of 20 public varsities'

Repealing the Universities Act may result in 'nullification of 20 public varsities'

Act binds universities' accountability to the government and society - minister.
Bring Societies Act to Parliament if you want it amended - Umno chief

Bring Societies Act to Parliament if you want it amended - Umno chief

This is a law approved by Parliament, Zahid points out.
Party elections not a ticket for state polls candidacy - Zahid

Party elections not a ticket for state polls candidacy - Zahid

BN will choose candidates based on their abilities, Umno chief says.