Archive - 14 March 2023

'Deviant' fatwa: SIS will appeal to Federal Court

'Deviant' fatwa: SIS will appeal to Federal Court

Group disappointed in appellate court's decision to not allow civil court to hear its fatwa challenge. 
Ipoh City Council planning to induct Yeoh into new hall of fame

Ipoh City Council planning to induct Yeoh into new hall of fame

Mayor is considering a few other personalities from the city. 
Economy Ministry to re-evaluate Teraju's effectiveness

Economy Ministry to re-evaluate Teraju's effectiveness

PARLIAMENT | Govt allocations for it not fully channelled to target groups, says Rafizi. 
Political financing laws should have been enacted before GE15 - Azalina

Political financing laws should have been enacted before GE15 - Azalina

Minister prioritising bankruptcy law reforms for now. 
2030 emission targets for critical sectors coming soon

2030 emission targets for critical sectors coming soon

PARLIAMENT | The sectors include energy, agriculture, land use and forestry.
MOH reviewing claims healthcare workers not paid full overtime

MOH reviewing claims healthcare workers not paid full overtime

Public Service Dept is handling the matter - Zaliha. 
Selangor assembly speaker moots Azmin as opposition leader

Selangor assembly speaker moots Azmin as opposition leader

Ng points out Azmin has vast governmental experience compared to PAS nominee.
PAS MP on LGBT: Bulls don't marry bulls, cows don't marry cows

PAS MP on LGBT: Bulls don't marry bulls, cows don't marry cows

PARLIAMENT | 'If someone says this is human rights, let me say this is not human,' says Marzuk. 
Home Ministry seizes sex toys worth RM1.1m

Home Ministry seizes sex toys worth RM1.1m

Items stored in warehouse are for an online store.
Harapan rep supports Kedah's efforts to demand raw water fee from Penang

Harapan rep supports Kedah's efforts to demand raw water fee from Penang

Phahrolrazi says the demand was reasonable as Kedah had to maintain the river.
Syed Saddiq urges Harapan MPs to condemn women's march probe

Syed Saddiq urges Harapan MPs to condemn women's march probe

'You yourselves have been investigated for joining protests,' Muar MP reminds.
Rafizi to engage Kelantan reps on poverty eradication scheme

Rafizi to engage Kelantan reps on poverty eradication scheme

Meetings on People's Income Initiative in a few weeks, minister says.
Youth Ministry to return programmes to others, reduce redundancy

Youth Ministry to return programmes to others, reduce redundancy

PARLIAMENT | Ministries with overlapping programmes a long-standing problem.
Hit with Christian evangelism claims, Yeoh turns to PAS precedents

Hit with Christian evangelism claims, Yeoh turns to PAS precedents

PARLIAMENT | This is after PN criticised youths visiting church for a programme.
Hamzah's files: Rafizi doubts opposition leader would risk jail

Hamzah's files: Rafizi doubts opposition leader would risk jail

'I won't be too worried, mere rhetorics,' the minister says.
Second report lodged against Muhyiddin over persecution claim

Second report lodged against Muhyiddin over persecution claim

PM Anwar's aide says Muhyiddin should leave his cases to the courts.
InNature Berhad leads the way as the first  B CORP™ certified public listed company in South East Asia

InNature Berhad leads the way as the first B CORP™ certified public listed company in South East Asia

InNature joins a global community of businesses demonstrating a commitment to sustainable business and calling for all companies to work together to make real change happen for people and the planet.
LETTER | KLIA: A gateway to disappointment

LETTER | KLIA: A gateway to disappointment

Urgent action needed to lift airport from current deplorable state.
Get ready to kickstart your academic journey with BAC

Get ready to kickstart your academic journey with BAC

BAC Open Day: Start in April and graduate up to 2 years earlier! 
China to raise retirement age to deal with aging population - media

China to raise retirement age to deal with aging population - media

As the population declines, pressure on pension budgets is escalating.
Lotus’s Malaysia joins the RAHMAH programme to help reduce cost of living pressures

Lotus’s Malaysia joins the RAHMAH programme to help reduce cost of living pressures

In conjunction with its RamRaya campaign, Sama-Sama Berseri, Lotuss Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Lotus’s Malaysia) launched its Lotus’s RAHMAH Initiative in support of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living’s programme as a measure to reduce cost of living pressures faced by Malaysians.
Appeals court throws out lawyer's bid to challenge departure levy

Appeals court throws out lawyer's bid to challenge departure levy

Bench rules right to travel is not absolute, cites precedent.
Calling all SPM School Leavers! You’re invited to Pre-U Edu Fair Asia 2023!

Calling all SPM School Leavers! You’re invited to Pre-U Edu Fair Asia 2023!

Discover your ideal course and chart your career pathway!
Most job scam victims come from rural areas - deputy home minister

Most job scam victims come from rural areas - deputy home minister

PARLIAMENT | Shamsul Anuar says syndicates advertise the positions on social media, among others.
Zulkarnain resigns as Pharmaniaga CEO effective today

Zulkarnain resigns as Pharmaniaga CEO effective today

He is pursuing other interests.
Budget 2023 : Addressing The Gaps In Cybersecurity

Budget 2023 : Addressing The Gaps In Cybersecurity

Joe Seah, Chief Commercial Officer at Innov8tif Solutions Sdn. Bhd. hopes that the recently-tabled budget could bridge the gaps within the country's digital security both for the public and private sector, especially when it comes to online frauds.
Plunge in domestic worker applications suggests trafficking - ambassador

Plunge in domestic worker applications suggests trafficking - ambassador

About 95pct of applications drop out after initial stage, says Hermono.
Laurastar Lift Xtra 1980 Limited Edition: An incredibly efficient way to enhance and purify all fabrics

Laurastar Lift Xtra 1980 Limited Edition: An incredibly efficient way to enhance and purify all fabrics

Laurastar, world leader in high-quality ironing systems, has revolutionised ironing with the Laurastar Lift portable steam generator.
No friction, we're getting closer with PAS - Bersatu leader

No friction, we're getting closer with PAS - Bersatu leader

'There is no question of friction between us.'
Minister instructs Jawi to assist cops on probing women's march

Minister instructs Jawi to assist cops on probing women's march

Na'im Mokhtar says efforts to normalise 'deviant' lifestyles are unacceptable.
Cannabis toothpaste a 'waste', Rafizi denies taking weed

Cannabis toothpaste a 'waste', Rafizi denies taking weed

Police confiscated toothpaste parcel at courier company in Sepang.
Five cops remanded over extortion involving RM150k

Five cops remanded over extortion involving RM150k

They are believed to be involved in extortion on a scam syndicate.
Stop 'intimidating' civil society - Suaram on women's march probe

Stop 'intimidating' civil society - Suaram on women's march probe

Govt should respect freedom of speech and assembly, says group.
'Datuk Roy' remanded three days over Jana Wibawa probe

'Datuk Roy' remanded three days over Jana Wibawa probe

UPDATED 1.30PM | The wanted man surrendered himself to MACC yesterday.
COMMENT | GE15 ethnic voting analysis - Part 2: Who voted?

COMMENT | GE15 ethnic voting analysis - Part 2: Who voted?

Swing in support, not voter turnout, affected election outcome.
Malacca assembly passes motion on dress code relaxation for reps

Malacca assembly passes motion on dress code relaxation for reps

24 reps vote in favour, two abstained and two were absent.
Biden, allies unveil nuclear-powered submarine plan for Australia

Biden, allies unveil nuclear-powered submarine plan for Australia

This is to counter China's ambitions in Indo-Pacific.
MP SPEAKS | Reclaiming our place as a global rule shaper

MP SPEAKS | Reclaiming our place as a global rule shaper

Malaysia needs to reclaim its position as 'global middle power'.
Biden administration approves massive Willow oil project in Alaska

Biden administration approves massive Willow oil project in Alaska

It draws cheers from the oil industry but criticism from environmental advocates.
Biden pledges 'whatever needed' for US bank system

Biden pledges 'whatever needed' for US bank system

This comes as the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown roils markets.
No compromise on taxing ultra-rich, says Anwar

No compromise on taxing ultra-rich, says Anwar

PARLIAMENT | 'If you steal the country’s money, pay it back.'
Anwar to PN: Do you have evidence I interfered?

Anwar to PN: Do you have evidence I interfered?

PARLIAMENT | PM reminds opposition to be 'responsible Muslims' and not to exploit religion.
LETTER | Privileged to be working for Lynas

LETTER | Privileged to be working for Lynas 

It is time to put a stop to using us as a political tool.  
Govt 'hypocritical' to bask in Yeoh's Oscar win while curbing local films - LFL

Govt 'hypocritical' to bask in Yeoh's Oscar win while curbing local films - LFL

'Cops would call up Yeoh if film was made in M'sia.'
Syed Saddiq's defence team closes case in RM1.12m CBT trial

Syed Saddiq's defence team closes case in RM1.12m CBT trial

Trial judge directs parties to file their written submissions by April 3.
China to resume issuing all visa types for first time since 2020

China to resume issuing all visa types for first time since 2020

This is the last Covid-19-related restriction to be dropped.
Court dismisses appeal against fatwa declaring SIS 'deviant'

Court dismisses appeal against fatwa declaring SIS 'deviant'

UPDATED 11.33AM | Selangor govt issued the fatwa in 2014.
RM43.8b 1MDB debt paid so far

RM43.8b 1MDB debt paid so far

The balance is RM9.7b, says deputy minister.
COMMENT | Anwar’s silly plan to use EPF savings to get loans

COMMENT | Anwar’s silly plan to use EPF savings to get loans

Does the PM really feel this will appease the voters?
Zahid reminds Umno members to respect party decisions

Zahid reminds Umno members to respect party decisions

'Let’s not have a group within a group, a party within a party.'
YOURSAY | Is Hamzah privy to past corrupt practices?

YOURSAY | Is Hamzah privy to past corrupt practices?

‘These are the most urgent concerns that authorities should investigate.’
RM750 million allocation for IPR is sufficient - economy minister

RM750 million allocation for IPR is sufficient - economy minister

Implementing the scheme is to help 130,000 hardcore poor, says Rafizi.
COMMENT | Let us have our challenging conversations

COMMENT | Let us have our challenging conversations

We must allow ourselves to be challenged without resorting to pitchforks.
'4.11 percent of civil servants are Indians'

'4.11 percent of civil servants are Indians'

PARLIAMENT | This staff data is based on warranted posts, Dewan Rakyat told.
Speaker: Egg importer can't sue Wee Ka Siong

Speaker: Egg importer can't sue Wee Ka Siong

All MPs enjoy legal immunity when addressing the House, he explains.
Cops seize toothpaste with cannabis extract addressed to politicians

Cops seize toothpaste with cannabis extract addressed to politicians

Govt officer lodges police report after being informed about the parcel.
PN supporters fixate on 'LGBT agenda' at women's march to tar govt

PN supporters fixate on 'LGBT agenda' at women's march to tar govt

Seemingly pro-PN TikTok accounts focus on LGBT presence at the march.