Archive - 15 March 2023

Umno polls: All complaints to be investigated thoroughly - Zahid

Umno polls: All complaints to be investigated thoroughly - Zahid

He also assures neutrality and will work with all winners.
Kedah appeals to Putrajaya over Kulim airport project approval

Kedah appeals to Putrajaya over Kulim airport project approval

We need Transport Ministry’s nod before pursuing project – Sanusi. 
Foreign artistes to be barred from performing near Muslim holidays

Foreign artistes to be barred from performing near Muslim holidays

Exemption only if relevant Islamic authorities approve it – Puspal. 

'Stern action against those who name-drop PMO'

'Stern action against those who name-drop PMO'

Such actions are irresponsible and bring disrepute to government. 
‘Reverting school session to January needs time’

‘Reverting school session to January needs time’

It may require sacrificing school holidays – Pkharuddin. 
Deepak denies calling Wee, says not involved with egg import firm

Deepak denies calling Wee, says not involved with egg import firm

'Headless chicken' MP should repeat his claims outside Parliament, he says. 

Police question 'Mentega Terbang' producer, six others

Police question 'Mentega Terbang' producer, six others

Cops record their statements at 1pm today. 
'Can't collate public housing data as no one database'

'Can't collate public housing data as no one database'

This hampers effort to ensure housing scheme benefits the needy. 
Kedah assembly passes anti-party hopping bill

Kedah assembly passes anti-party hopping bill

This comes after Sanusi tabled Kedah State Constitutional (Amendment) Enactment 2023. 
Safe Sports Code takes effect, safeguarding officer appointed

Safe Sports Code takes effect, safeguarding officer appointed

This is the first step before government works on Safe Sports Act. 
PAS leader Hussin elected as senator to represent Terengganu

PAS leader Hussin elected as senator to represent Terengganu

Motion to elect Hussin brought by MB Samsuri today.
LGMS, GHL set to bolster cybersecurity in Malaysia's cashless economy

LGMS, GHL set to bolster cybersecurity in Malaysia's cashless economy

LGMS Berhad (LGMS) and GHL Systems Berhad (GHL) have inked a partnership to boost PCI (Payment Card Industry) security standards compliance for the local merchant ecosystem.
'Trapped' in public housing schemes with no exit plan

'Trapped' in public housing schemes with no exit plan

KRI study found PPR-dwellers can’t afford to move out, even when they earn more than PPR income cap.
S'gor exco: Events involving Muslims at non-Muslim places of worship barred

S'gor exco: Events involving Muslims at non-Muslim places of worship barred

Such actions run contrary to state laws – Zawawi. 
DAP MP calls for audit into cost of ‘Mari Kenali Sawit’ book

DAP MP calls for audit into cost of ‘Mari Kenali Sawit’ book

PARLIAMENT | Teresa Kok alleges discrepancies in the cost of producing books. 
No lessons on first week of new academic year 2023/2024

No lessons on first week of new academic year 2023/2024

First week will be focused on instilling good values – Education Ministry. 
Groups: EU’s ‘high risk’ deforestation label demeaning, unacceptable

Groups: EU’s ‘high risk’ deforestation label demeaning, unacceptable

UPDATED 6.06PM | 'Livelihoods of palm oil smallholders would be affected.'
Wee claims Deepak name-dropped PMO to settle egg dispute

Wee claims Deepak name-dropped PMO to settle egg dispute

UPDATED 4.38PM | PARLIAMENT | 'This person using Prime Minister's Office's name'.
Collapse of US-based bank has minimal impact on M'sia - Ministry

Collapse of US-based bank has minimal impact on M'sia - Ministry

Malaysia's banking sector remains resilient, says deputy minister.
No economic downturn despite global uncertainties - Finance Ministry

No economic downturn despite global uncertainties - Finance Ministry

PARLIAMENT | Govt expects country’s economy to expand around 4.5pct.
Umno sets three main criteria in selecting K'tan polls candidates

Umno sets three main criteria in selecting K'tan polls candidates

'Winnability', 'likeability', and 'acceptability' is how Zahid puts it.
Zahid: Umno can solve Kelantan's water woes if it wins state polls

Zahid: Umno can solve Kelantan's water woes if it wins state polls

'Give Umno five years, if you don't like it, change it next time.'
Luxury goods tax won't affect tourism sector, says deputy minister

Luxury goods tax won't affect tourism sector, says deputy minister

Tourists don't come here to buy luxury goods - Steven Sim.
Help bring home M'sian serving 25-year jail term in Cambodia, PM urged

Help bring home M'sian serving 25-year jail term in Cambodia, PM urged

K Hemakavin has been languishing in a Cambodian prison for seven years for drug trafficking.
Zahid announces Ahmad Jazlan's reappointment as Felcra boss, again

Zahid announces Ahmad Jazlan's reappointment as Felcra boss, again

'PM vetted and approved the reappointment.'
Salahuddin: All Malaysians have a right to live here

Salahuddin: All Malaysians have a right to live here

Amanah leader weighs in on Marzuk's remark on LGBT community.
Glovemaker admits to unpaid wages, blames previous management

Glovemaker admits to unpaid wages, blames previous management

SSN Medical Products says it is in the midst of 'regularising all wage-related matters'.  
Orang Asli to be actively involved in sustainability - Nik Nazmi

Orang Asli to be actively involved in sustainability - Nik Nazmi

The community has skills to minimise pollution, minister says.
Guan Eng gives 7-day ultimatum for Muhyiddin to apologise

Guan Eng gives 7-day ultimatum for Muhyiddin to apologise

DAP chairperson sends ex-PM letter of demand over tax exemption remarks. 
LETTER | Oral health: Can we afford to ignore it?

LETTER | Oral health: Can we afford to ignore it?

Journey of oral wellness can lead to general wellbeing.
Action urged against Anwar over RM10b diesel subsidy leak 'confusion'

Action urged against Anwar over RM10b diesel subsidy leak 'confusion'

PARLIAMENT | PM's figures said to contradict that from Domestic Trade Ministry.
Over 220 children died from abuse in past four years

Over 220 children died from abuse in past four years

133 of the deaths involved boys and 89 cases were girls, home minister reveals. 
ASTI Socrates Dialogue: A Discourse on Building A Better World Post Covid19

ASTI Socrates Dialogue: A Discourse on Building A Better World Post Covid19

The Association of Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) organised its first ever ASTI Socrates Dialogue (ASD) in Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya (PAUM).
PM has royal audience after Kedah ruler speaks up on Kulim airport

PM has royal audience after Kedah ruler speaks up on Kulim airport

Details of meeting have not been released.
Forged document: April 18 decision on ex-Sabah minister's appeal

Forged document: April 18 decision on ex-Sabah minister's appeal

 Peter Anthony will know whether his conviction and sentencing will be quashed.

Rep wants 'release mechanism' for bumi housing units worth above RM300k

Rep wants 'release mechanism' for bumi housing units worth above RM300k

This is so Malacca's housing development commensurate with economic growth, says Kerk. 

COMMENT | GE15 voting analysis - Part 3: Hidden, pivotal Indian swing

COMMENT | GE15 voting analysis - Part 3: Hidden, pivotal Indian swing

Indian community decisive in shaping final GE15 results.
LETTER | Rats! Our hygiene standards still deplorable

LETTER | Rats! Our hygiene standards still deplorable

Dining out can be unpleasant when eateries are not clean.
Ex-Klang MP: PAS should fight poverty and sex crimes, not LGBT

Ex-Klang MP: PAS should fight poverty and sex crimes, not LGBT

'Cease verbal attacks, focus on real problems.'
Govt will enact law to protect senior citizens, may punish non-filial children

Govt will enact law to protect senior citizens, may punish non-filial children

PARLIAMENT | This is to handle issue of ageing population, says deputy minister. 
LFL accuses PM of 'tyranny' after police report lodged against Muhyiddin

LFL accuses PM of 'tyranny' after police report lodged against Muhyiddin

Invoking criminal defamation laws is an attempt to silence critics, argues LFL.

Report: GTA set to join PN to form 'biggest Malay bloc'

Report: GTA set to join PN to form 'biggest Malay bloc'

For starters, it will support PN in state polls, says Utusan.
Microsoft-backed OpenAI starts release of powerful AI known as GPT-4

Microsoft-backed OpenAI starts release of powerful AI known as GPT-4

Images and text prompts can spur this technology to generate content.
LETTER | Balancing fight for gender equality and respecting cultural values

LETTER | Balancing fight for gender equality and respecting cultural values

Inviting LGBT community in women's march raises questions over its agenda.
LETTER | When long arm of law catches you, don’t call it political prosecution

LETTER | When long arm of law catches you, don’t call it political prosecution

Simply put, an offence has been committed.
Clashes between Pakistan police, former PM Khan's supporters injure several

Clashes between Pakistan police, former PM Khan's supporters injure several

This comes ahead of Khan’s possible arrest.
US says Russian fighter jet caused spy drone crash over Black Sea

US says Russian fighter jet caused spy drone crash over Black Sea

Moscow denies collision, says it is 'a provocation by the US'.
YOURSAY | Gender discrimination against Constitution, laws outdated

YOURSAY | Gender discrimination against Constitution, laws outdated

'LGBTs are citizens and deserve equal protection before the law.'
Exodus of healthcare workers from poor countries worsening, WHO says

Exodus of healthcare workers from poor countries worsening, WHO says

Wealthier nations shoring up their Covid-19 pandemic staff losses.
Dress code: N Sembilan exco moots 'video reminders'

Dress code: N Sembilan exco moots 'video reminders'

A woman in a knee-length dress refused entry into a govt office.
Govt's position on Aukus remains

Govt's position on Aukus remains

Malaysia wants all parties to respect its national regime. 
Prism of terror: PN's rainbow panic

Prism of terror: PN's rainbow panic

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