Archive - 18 March 2023

PM says will not be unjust in crackdown on corruption

PM says will not be unjust in crackdown on corruption

Corrupt people should not be protected, Anwar says.
Govt inherited a 'damaged house' - Rafizi

Govt inherited a 'damaged house' - Rafizi

It was caused by previous 'occupant', he says.
PBM to sit out S’gor polls, throws support behind Harapan state govt

PBM to sit out S’gor polls, throws support behind Harapan state govt

Party to mobilise machinery to help state govt defend all seats.
Umno polls: Zahid retains Bagan Datuk division chief post

Umno polls: Zahid retains Bagan Datuk division chief post

A total of 424 delegates attended the division's annual meeting.
Govt to bear haj cost increase for B40 - PM

Govt to bear haj cost increase for B40 - PM

The RM1,000 increase will be borne by the Finance Ministry. 
Decision on ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ up to individual states, says minister

Decision on ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ up to individual states, says minister

Na'im says he will respect state govts' stance on this matter.
Bar unanimous on need for political financing law

Bar unanimous on need for political financing law

'Now we will push for its enactment,' says Bar president Cheah.
Study: 13.4pct of children, teens living in PPR have suicidal thoughts

Study: 13.4pct of children, teens living in PPR have suicidal thoughts

Study also finds 12.3pct of this group have mental health problems.
Zahid’s pol sec wins Seputeh Umno division chief

Zahid’s pol sec wins Seputeh Umno division chief

Razlan defeats Mustapa with large majority.
Harapan focuses on seizing Kedah, confident of retaining 3 states in polls

Harapan focuses on seizing Kedah, confident of retaining 3 states in polls

Coalition needs aggressive approach to gain votes, says Saifuddin.
Aliran calls for forensic audit on Goldman Sachs settlement

Aliran calls for forensic audit on Goldman Sachs settlement

Figure significantly lower than estimate made by former AG.
Umno polls: Najib’s son new Langkawi Umno chief - source

Umno polls: Najib’s son new Langkawi Umno chief - source

Nazifuddin wins the race by 12 votes.
MACC nabs ex-deputy court registrar over bid to interfere in Jana Wibawa probe

MACC nabs ex-deputy court registrar over bid to interfere in Jana Wibawa probe

Man allegedly asked for bribe for MACC to tamper with evidence.
Wan Rosdy, Khaled lead Umno vice-presidency race

Wan Rosdy, Khaled lead Umno vice-presidency race

UPDATED 11.03PM | Wan Rosdy leads with 65 votes, followed by Khaled with 61.
Biden says Putin committed war crimes, ICC charges justified

Biden says Putin committed war crimes, ICC charges justified

ICC issues arrest warrant for Russian president for forceful deportation of Ukrainians.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan to appear in court, fearing arrest

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan to appear in court, fearing arrest

Police enter his property after he arrived in Islamabad.
Anwar lambasts leaders who fool rakyat

Anwar lambasts leaders who fool rakyat

'They are now planning to disrupt things using racial sentiments.'
Sec-gen: PKR should be on offensive against those who politicise religion

Sec-gen: PKR should be on offensive against those who politicise religion

'Engage in politics based on religion, not politicise it,' says Saifuddin.
MACC tracing scam syndicate's funds, assets believed to be in millions

MACC tracing scam syndicate's funds, assets believed to be in millions

This is after the arrest of 4 Britons in February operation.
COMMENT | The smarter you are, the stronger your faith

COMMENT | The smarter you are, the stronger your faith

Are Malaysians so intellectually inept that healthy discussions on religion are impossible?
LETTER | It's 'deja vu' all over again

LETTER | It's 'deja vu' all over again

Attempt to destabilise govt is in the making again.
More pressure on PKR to face state polls as govt - Adam

More pressure on PKR to face state polls as govt - Adam

'We are not just evaluated based on our candidates, brand and party icons.' 
Zahid lauds Harapan's acceptance of BN in Selangor govt

Zahid lauds Harapan's acceptance of BN in Selangor govt

'Formation of S'gor govt involving BN assemblypersons new reality.' 
Zahid hopes Umno polls will boost party's revival

Zahid hopes Umno polls will boost party's revival

The DPM stresses that democracy continues to flourish in Umno.
Kelantan Sukma 2028: Misunderstanding over PAS Youth leader's claim - exco

Kelantan Sukma 2028: Misunderstanding over PAS Youth leader's claim - exco

UPDATED 7.55PM | 'If there's a mistake, his statement should be corrected.'
Kula: Squeeze on ‘traditional Indian’ businesses must end

Kula: Squeeze on ‘traditional Indian’ businesses must end

Former minister laments temporary worker passes for 'traditional Indian sectors' not renewed.
Govt postpones foreign worker quota approval, application

Govt postpones foreign worker quota approval, application

It takes effect today until a date to be announced later.
Please drop 'Malay-only' plan, Ronnie Liu tells Dr M

Please drop 'Malay-only' plan, Ronnie Liu tells Dr M

This comes after ex-PM calls on Malays to support his 'Proclamasi Orang Melayu' event. 
At PKR congress, PM hints at more fund recovery efforts

At PKR congress, PM hints at more fund recovery efforts

'Not my intention to dig up, but must focus on correcting mistakes.'
Ex-Klang MP: Don’t allow those fanning religious flames to unseat Anwar

Ex-Klang MP: Don’t allow those fanning religious flames to unseat Anwar

Charles says it's a ploy for political gain.
COMMENT | Mollycoddling extremists

COMMENT | Mollycoddling extremists

The authorities have a track record of treating them with kid gloves.
PKR special congress: Party president hits back at political foes

PKR special congress: Party president hits back at political foes

Anwar vows to fight 'corrupt leaders', those seeking to destabilise his govt. 
Green Party fumes as auditor’s report highlights forest management lapses

Green Party fumes as auditor’s report highlights forest management lapses

Report finds 40 out of 76 reserves had management weaknesses.
UNITEN is hiring

UNITEN is hiring

Chair Professor, AAIBE Chair of Renewable Energy at UNITEN
I'm back': Trump returns to YouTube, Facebook after two-year ban

I'm back': Trump returns to YouTube, Facebook after two-year ban

Ex-president's return to the online platforms gives him access to key vehicles for political fundraising. 
COMMENT | Stern warning must be followed up with action

COMMENT | Stern warning must be followed up with action

Why do police not want to take action against those who belittle other religions?
UN aviation council votes to hear MH17 case against Russia

UN aviation council votes to hear MH17 case against Russia

Australian official calls it 'an important step' towards accountability.
Refer to Penang Islamic council before organising visits to houses of worship

Refer to Penang Islamic council before organising visits to houses of worship

This is to ensure organisers comply with guidelines, says deputy CM. 
Uniting Orang Asli varsity students to make a difference

Uniting Orang Asli varsity students to make a difference

'If you want to see change, you need to be the change.'
'She has never preached her religion to me' - Yeoh's secretary

'She has never preached her religion to me' - Yeoh's secretary

Miswary attests that Yeoh has always respected Islam following evangelism claims. 
Body of Filipino who jumped off ferry during repatriation found

Body of Filipino who jumped off ferry during repatriation found

Victim identified as 31-year-old Razmel Abdul Rahim.
YOURSAY | Anwar must walk the talk on curbing racial incitement

YOURSAY | Anwar must walk the talk on curbing racial incitement

'Don't let your inaction catch up with you.'
Warisan not contesting in state polls - Shafie

Warisan not contesting in state polls - Shafie

'Party to focus on strengthening position in Sabah.'