Archive - 10 March 2023

Suaram lauds Saifuddin for footing funeral bill of 'wrong dead son' family

Suaram lauds Saifuddin for footing funeral bill of 'wrong dead son' family

Rights group says home minister's move acknowledges negligence, shows concern.
MB: Johor installs water pumps to drain stagnant floodwaters

MB: Johor installs water pumps to drain stagnant floodwaters

Local authorities are also sourcing for more pumps.
AGC, MACC deny any interference in Jana Wibawa probes

AGC, MACC deny any interference in Jana Wibawa probes

Both say investigations are based on evidence and information obtained.
Singer: I didn’t allow Bersatu to use my song for solidarity video

Singer: I didn’t allow Bersatu to use my song for solidarity video

UPDATED 11.03PM | He does not want his music to be used for politics.
'Syed  Mokhtar can donate to whoever he wants ' - Bersatu sec-gen

'Syed Mokhtar can donate to whoever he wants ' - Bersatu sec-gen

Most of his charges were new accusations, adds Hamzah.
Bersatu confident of state polls victory due to youth voters spike - Rina

Bersatu confident of state polls victory due to youth voters spike - Rina

UPDATED 6.31PM | 'Our chances of winning are high and everyone knows that.'
Eight killed in shooting at Hamburg’s Jehovah's Witness hall

Eight killed in shooting at Hamburg’s Jehovah's Witness hall

The gunman was among the dead, police say.
LETTER | Is PKR dominant enough to face six state elections?

LETTER | Is PKR dominant enough to face six state elections?

Better strategies needed in deciding candidates for the state polls. 
Radzi remains as Putrajaya MP, court rules

Radzi remains as Putrajaya MP, court rules

Judge rules petitioner failed to prove alleged corrupt practice was committed.
Bersatu is for everyone, says Hamzah

Bersatu is for everyone, says Hamzah

UPDATED 7.03PM | 'We are unlike certain parties which are exclusive and cater to the elite.'
LETTER | Brain drain needs to be addressed

LETTER | Brain drain needs to be addressed

It makes no sense to train and educate, push away, then pull back.
Rosmah withdraws appeal to recuse judge from money laundering case

Rosmah withdraws appeal to recuse judge from money laundering case

As judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan has been elevated to Court of Appeal.
redONE ‘Senang Menang Merdeka’ Grand Prize Winners Walk Away with Brand New Motorcycles

redONE ‘Senang Menang Merdeka’ Grand Prize Winners Walk Away with Brand New Motorcycles

The contest was launched in conjunction with Malaysia’s 65th Merdeka celebration and redONE’s 10th Anniversary
'Bad idea' - union says on EPF savings as loan collateral proposal

'Bad idea' - union says on EPF savings as loan collateral proposal

‘Contributors might end up in worse financial standing.’
Faizal: If someone were to steal, they would have hidden it well

Faizal: If someone were to steal, they would have hidden it well

'Makes no sense to keep in party's account,' says Bersatu leader.
PN uninterested in being effective opposition, PKR MP slams Wan Saiful

PN uninterested in being effective opposition, PKR MP slams Wan Saiful

Lee Chean Chung slams him for accusing govt of aiming to disable PN.
Bukit Aman questions 'Mentega Terbang' director

Bukit Aman questions 'Mentega Terbang' director

Police spend about 2 hours recording Khairi's statement over controversial film. 
Hadi delivers Friday sermon in mosque despite ban from state Islamic body

Hadi delivers Friday sermon in mosque despite ban from state Islamic body

The PAS president had previously spoken out against the prohibition.

Covid-19: 1,262 new daily cases recorded for six days

Covid-19: 1,262 new daily cases recorded for six days

This represents a marginal increase for the whole period.
Who's who in Muhyiddin's trial

Who's who in Muhyiddin's trial

Three companies and one individual named.
Takiyuddin: 'Abah wave' will trump reformasi movement

Takiyuddin: 'Abah wave' will trump reformasi movement

People's wrath will be apparent in upcoming state elections, says PAS leader.

Bersih wants fixed-term Parliament, amendments to give EC more 'bite'

Bersih wants fixed-term Parliament, amendments to give EC more 'bite'

'Sudden GE15 announcement demonstrates urgent need for govt to enact such a law.' 
Muhyiddin leaves it to Bersatu to decide on president’s post

Muhyiddin leaves it to Bersatu to decide on president’s post

UPDATED 1.40PM | Ex-PM says he will abide by party supreme council's decision. 
Have a heart, don't raise OPR this year - Guan Eng

Have a heart, don't raise OPR this year - Guan Eng

DAP hopes Bank Negara will show compassion for B40, M40 and SME borrowers. 
COMMENT | The shame of being 'Malay first'

COMMENT | The shame of being 'Malay first'

They are a law unto themselves.
Muhyiddin to face another corruption charge in Shah Alam on Monday

Muhyiddin to face another corruption charge in Shah Alam on Monday

Bersatu No 2 Faizal laments the action against 'statesman' Muhyiddin.

US to hold meeting at UN on North Korea rights abuses

US to hold meeting at UN on North Korea rights abuses

Move likely to anger Pyongyang, spur opposition from China and Russia.
Ringgit slips vs US dollar ahead of NFP report

Ringgit slips vs US dollar ahead of NFP report

Local note eases to 4.5200/5245.
'Xi Jinping's guy': Longtime acolyte Li set to be China's next premier

'Xi Jinping's guy': Longtime acolyte Li set to be China's next premier

Li poised to be confirmed tomorrow during ongoing National People's Congress.
Floods: Number of evacuees rises in Johor, drops in Malacca

Floods: Number of evacuees rises in Johor, drops in Malacca

Situation remains unchanged in Pahang as of 8am today.
PM appoints Johari as head of 1MDB task force

PM appoints Johari as head of 1MDB task force

Titiwangsa MP has raised many issues concerning 1MDB, says Anwar.
Lecturer appointed children's commissioner to Suhakam

Lecturer appointed children's commissioner to Suhakam

Farah Nini will serve for three years starting from March 8.
Lawyer: Sabah Harapan reps' suit against Putrajaya to proceed, for now

Lawyer: Sabah Harapan reps' suit against Putrajaya to proceed, for now

This is over 40pct revenue entitlements derived from the state.
'Lies': Guan Eng denies cancelling tax exemption given to Albukhary

'Lies': Guan Eng denies cancelling tax exemption given to Albukhary

Show proof, the DAP leader tells Muhyiddin.

Smuggled note exposes violence against women in Myanmar jail

Smuggled note exposes violence against women in Myanmar jail

Lawyers and activists reveal the note spirited out of the prison.
Muhyiddin charged with corruption involving over RM232m

Muhyiddin charged with corruption involving over RM232m

UPDATED 11.47AM | Ex-PM claims trial to 4 counts of power abuse, 2 counts of money laundering. 
Muhyiddin arrives in court, supporters cry 'malicious intent'

Muhyiddin arrives in court, supporters cry 'malicious intent'

Bersatu president is expected to face multiple corruption charges today. 
Labour Dept: Employers could lose property if they don't pay wages

Labour Dept: Employers could lose property if they don't pay wages

New ruling under Employment Act affects employers who don't pay back wages.
YOURSAY | If hand caught in the till, prepare to dance

YOURSAY | If hand caught in the till, prepare to dance

'Cries of selective prosecution won't wash.'
Ex-Goldman banker Ng sentenced to 10 years prison in 1MDB corruption case

Ex-Goldman banker Ng sentenced to 10 years prison in 1MDB corruption case

He is convicted of helping loot billions of dollars from the wealth fund.
COMMENT | Hadi might not be able to put out fire he sparked

COMMENT | Hadi might not be able to put out fire he sparked

 Police must send a strong message to the PAS president.
US Chamber of Commerce calls for artificial intelligence regulation

US Chamber of Commerce calls for artificial intelligence regulation

'Ensure it does not hurt growth or become a national security risk.'
Sirim urges MSMEs to boost digitalisation efforts, improve on resilience

Sirim urges MSMEs to boost digitalisation efforts, improve on resilience

This will help micro, small and medium enterprises face business challenges.
Muhyiddin to be charged

Muhyiddin to be charged

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