Archive - 17 March 2023

Selangor sultan wants state govt to continue preserving forest reserve

Selangor sultan wants state govt to continue preserving forest reserve

'State govt should extend logging moratorium period.'
Racial sentiments: Police guarantee national security under control

Racial sentiments: Police guarantee national security under control

'Don't issue statements that can affect racial harmony,' IGP advises public.
No prospect for political settlement in Myanmar - UN envoy

No prospect for political settlement in Myanmar - UN envoy

Violence continues to escalate two years since military coup.
Umno can no longer appeal to nostalgia, says Azalina

Umno can no longer appeal to nostalgia, says Azalina

'Today's Malays are different, the consumer market has changed.'
Sukma: Yeoh denies sidelining Kelantan, says state needs more time

Sukma: Yeoh denies sidelining Kelantan, says state needs more time

UPDATED 10.30PM | ‘Kelantan will host Sukma 2028 to give it a longer preparation period.’
Jana Wibawa: 'Datuk Roy' remanded for four more days

Jana Wibawa: 'Datuk Roy' remanded for four more days

Court grants remand after hearing application from MACC.
Police probe Facebook post linking ministry with Christian Evangelist

Police probe Facebook post linking ministry with Christian Evangelist

Case will be investigated under CMA.
Egg import firm admits calling Wee, but denies threatening him

Egg import firm admits calling Wee, but denies threatening him

'Call only to request MP to retract his statements,' says company.
Blaming the internet, ministry wants porn websites blocked

Blaming the internet, ministry wants porn websites blocked

Its deputy minister says there must joint action to curb this problem.
India tells 6 states to be on guard amid Covid-19 surge

India tells 6 states to be on guard amid Covid-19 surge

Federal health ministry sees indications of possible localised infections.
Ex-CM: Don’t be surprised to see Muslims at church weddings in Sabah

Ex-CM: Don’t be surprised to see Muslims at church weddings in Sabah

Salleh Keruak reminds Sabahans to defend tolerance against extremist elements.
Petronas hopes to extend LNG contracts with Japan - executive

Petronas hopes to extend LNG contracts with Japan - executive

It moves to extend contracts with Japanese gas distributors.
KINIGUIDE | Is this the end of 'Jom Ziarah'?

KINIGUIDE | Is this the end of 'Jom Ziarah'?

Youth ministry hands interfaith programme to unity ministry, no updates thereon.
Let’s celebrate World Sleep Day with Dunlopillo

Let’s celebrate World Sleep Day with Dunlopillo

In line with the theme for this year's World Sleep Day - Sleep is Essential for Health, and with our hustle-bustle lifestyle, we should not neglect the importance of sleep.
Facing bankruptcy, Kepong MP appeals to public

Facing bankruptcy, Kepong MP appeals to public

Court orders Lim to pay RM2.25m to MonSpace and Lai.
Borderless opportunities for Malaysia to boost businesses at Petal Ads Summit 2023

Borderless opportunities for Malaysia to boost businesses at Petal Ads Summit 2023

The summit, which highlighted the latest mobile advertising landscape, was co-organised by Huawei Malaysia and Malaysian Digital Association (MDA), with a common vision of building a better ecosystem for local enterprises.
TV3’s digital veil on Oscar presenters’ attire uncalled for - Kepong MP

TV3’s digital veil on Oscar presenters’ attire uncalled for - Kepong MP

Lip Eng calls TV3’s censorship a backward move. 
COMMENT | LGBTs and PAS are like red rags to bulls

COMMENT | LGBTs and PAS are like red rags to bulls

Lacking substance, PAS leaders baffle us with their drivel. 
LETTER | Is Malaysia turning into a money-laundering centre?

LETTER | Is Malaysia turning into a money-laundering centre?

Recent MACC ivnestigation against several banks raises question of complicity.
Courts, cops and graft busters - collateral damage of political battles

Courts, cops and graft busters - collateral damage of political battles

Politicians smash public confidence in government agencies and the judiciary.

PM Anwar directs all ministries to help in Johor in post-flood works

PM Anwar directs all ministries to help in Johor in post-flood works

Finance Ministry has allocated RM150 million for this work, he says.
Zero tolerance for inciting racial, religious sentiments - Anwar

Zero tolerance for inciting racial, religious sentiments - Anwar

PM has told authorities to keep an eye on possible agitators.
Tempers flare as Gobind, prosecutor clash in Guan Eng's trial

Tempers flare as Gobind, prosecutor clash in Guan Eng's trial

Judge calms down both sides in the undersea tunnel project case.
Tenaganita wants end to online hate campaign against Rohingyas

Tenaganita wants end to online hate campaign against Rohingyas

We should not fail in our humanitarian duties to protect the vulnerable. 
KTMB on board with CVSKL to provide free ets rides for CVSKL patients

KTMB on board with CVSKL to provide free ets rides for CVSKL patients

KTMB and CVSKL join hands to improve domestic healthcare tourism for outstation patients in Malaysia
Mais: Programmes to interest Muslims in other religions illegal

Mais: Programmes to interest Muslims in other religions illegal

UPDATED 2.28PM | Mais chief says 'Jom Ziarah' has elements that can influence Muslims.
Sundra withdraws suit against ex-AG Thomas, govt

Sundra withdraws suit against ex-AG Thomas, govt

UPDATED 5.19PM | The ex-AIAC director filed notice of discontinuance on March 8.
Anger as French govt pushes through pension change without vote

Anger as French govt pushes through pension change without vote

Spontaneous protests erupt over the controversial move. 
Hisyam leads legal team in bicycle tragedy appeal case

Hisyam leads legal team in bicycle tragedy appeal case

Motorist Sam Ke Ting seeking to quash guilty verdict.
China says US offered no proof that TikTok threatens national security

China says US offered no proof that TikTok threatens national security

Chinese diplomat urges Washington to stop spreading disinformation, suppressing TikTok.
Singer takes a swipe at moral policing with ‘Skodeng Blues’

Singer takes a swipe at moral policing with ‘Skodeng Blues’

Azmyl uses music to raise awareness of current issues. 
‘Covid-19 pushed M40, T20 households to lower income group’

‘Covid-19 pushed M40, T20 households to lower income group’

PARLIAMENT | This is based on a simulation by DOSM- Rafizi. 
Sanusi contends speech backed by records on Anwar’s sodomy case

Sanusi contends speech backed by records on Anwar’s sodomy case

UPDATED 2.04PM | Kedah MB makes statement of defence against PM's defamation suit.
Displaced Kampung Jawa folk decry treatment, paltry compensation

Displaced Kampung Jawa folk decry treatment, paltry compensation

Terms finalised in 2017 but no payment has been made so far.
South Korea and Japan hail spring thaw amid missiles and weight of history

South Korea and Japan hail spring thaw amid missiles and weight of history

The two countries pledge to counter regional security challenges.
Israeli protesters paint 'red line' leading to Supreme Court

Israeli protesters paint 'red line' leading to Supreme Court

This comes after Netanyahu rejected compromise on his controversial move. 

Extinction and conflict: End of road for rhino, will others perish too?

Extinction and conflict: End of road for rhino, will others perish too?

Deforestation has led to more human-wildlife conflict, pushing wildlife to the brink of extinction.
Zahid: Use digital means to approach voters in coming 6 state polls

Zahid: Use digital means to approach voters in coming 6 state polls

Face-to-face meets are no longer a priority, he says. 
COMMENT | Johari should probe more than just Goldman-1MDB deal

COMMENT | Johari should probe more than just Goldman-1MDB deal

Several cases involving 1MDB need to be revisited for transparency. 
YOURSAY | Is PKR’s Hassan on the same wavelength as Hadi?

YOURSAY | Is PKR’s Hassan on the same wavelength as Hadi?

‘Prohibition of politics in prayer houses applies to all religions in the country.’
COMMENT | Said Zahari walked so I could run

COMMENT | Said Zahari walked so I could run

Veteran journalist's influence on Malaysian press cannot be understated.
COMMENT | Molested at Women’s March and victim-shaming

COMMENT | Molested at Women’s March and victim-shaming

Malaysia still has a long way to go in addressing equality. 
Malaysia introduces its first Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme

Malaysia introduces its first Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme

'This will reinforce the nation as a trusted destination for healthcare.'
Mentega Terbang death threats

Mentega Terbang death threats

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