Archive - 21 March 2023

Govt finalising EPF Account 2 Support Facility programme

Govt finalising EPF Account 2 Support Facility programme

Initiative will let members use Account 2 as backup to obtain bank financing.
Court denies Jamal stay of execution over RM300k judgment

Court denies Jamal stay of execution over RM300k judgment

This is over a court order for Jamal to pay Teresa for defamation. 
K'tan Islamic dept issues warning to 7 men for wearing shorts

K'tan Islamic dept issues warning to 7 men for wearing shorts

They are also required to go for counselling. 
Bar revives call for national harmony commission

Bar revives call for national harmony commission

It also wants govt to pass National Harmony Reconciliation Bill, Hate Crimes Bill. 

Toll users can soon pay with debit, credit cards on four highways

Toll users can soon pay with debit, credit cards on four highways

Open payment system expected by September at the latest. 
DOE orders plantation linked to Johor royalty to stop work

DOE orders plantation linked to Johor royalty to stop work

AA Sawit needs to also take remedial action on project site, says minister. 
MP claims ministry hiding losses behind Covid vaccine NDA 'shield'

MP claims ministry hiding losses behind Covid vaccine NDA 'shield'

PARLIAMENT | Wong says ministry overuses NDA reason to avoid giving real figure.
Healthcare sector facing critical geriatrician shortage - deputy minister

Healthcare sector facing critical geriatrician shortage - deputy minister

Only 33 geriatricians in govt hospitals, 13 in university hospitals and 14 private ones. 
Finance Ministry to delay imposing excise duty, 2 other taxes under Budget 2022

Finance Ministry to delay imposing excise duty, 2 other taxes under Budget 2022

They include service tax on delivery of goods, sales tax on LVG. 
Veteran mountaineer to hike Everest and fourth highest mountain

Veteran mountaineer to hike Everest and fourth highest mountain

The two peaks stand at altitudes of 8,848m and 8,516m respectively.
Shia leader to be charged over 2019 Selangor religious event

Shia leader to be charged over 2019 Selangor religious event

Kamil says he will present himself at Syariah Court on Thursday.
Gas station owner fined for selling RON95 to foreign-registered vehicle

Gas station owner fined for selling RON95 to foreign-registered vehicle

It's the first case involving the offence to be brought to court.
Married couple charged with trafficking daughter for sexual exploitation

Married couple charged with trafficking daughter for sexual exploitation

The daughter, 20, is also a person with disabilities.
Innov8tif Solutions named one of Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing companies for second consecutive year by The Financial Times

Innov8tif Solutions named one of Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing companies for second consecutive year by The Financial Times

Malaysian-grown digital identity assurance company, Innov8tif Solutions Sdn. Bhd,. has once again been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Asia-Pacific Region by The Financial Times.
UN expert: M'sia should adopt Icerd to combat discrimination

UN expert: M'sia should adopt Icerd to combat discrimination

Don't be bogged down by fringe elements, special rapporteur says.
Husam to head SPNB

Husam to head SPNB

Ex-Amanah veep declines to elaborate on his appointment for now.
PN rejects Pejuang's membership application

PN rejects Pejuang's membership application

UPDATED 4.38PM | No reason given for the decision.
Minister: No need to close school canteens during Ramadan

Minister: No need to close school canteens during Ramadan

'Non-Muslims can go to the canteen and eat as usual.'
Senator: 70k disabled drug addicts figure 'unbelievable'

Senator: 70k disabled drug addicts figure 'unbelievable'

Isaiah doubts Welfare Dept has proper records.
COMMENT | My final advice for Mahathir

COMMENT | My final advice for Mahathir

We should be talking about 'Malaysian dilemma' instead of 'Malay dilemma'.
Be part of Projek BacaBaca and make a difference in a child’s reading journey

Be part of Projek BacaBaca and make a difference in a child’s reading journey

With the aim of enabling primary school students to further improve their reading and learning skills, Projek BacaBaca is actively recruiting volunteers for its third phase, which is set to commence in mid April 2023.
Cops probing video of men allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad

Cops probing video of men allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad

Home Ministry to give the development of the case a priority.
Ex-Sabah CM deconstructs Dr M's self-incriminating proclamation

Ex-Sabah CM deconstructs Dr M's self-incriminating proclamation

'The conclusion is simple. He is the biggest failure.'
Amazon to lay off 9,000 more employees

Amazon to lay off 9,000 more employees

It will mostly impact those in cloud services, advertising, and Twitch units.
Reconsider conditions for Lynas operation, Machang MP urges govt

Reconsider conditions for Lynas operation, Machang MP urges govt

PARLIAMENT | 'Lynas would be useless in M'sia if cracking and leaching facility is closed down.'
NYC braces for Trump indictment after ex-president urges protests

NYC braces for Trump indictment after ex-president urges protests

'A grand jury could bring charges as soon as this week.
Bank Islam and MESINKIRA collaborate to accelerate the digital transformation for microentrepreneurs

Bank Islam and MESINKIRA collaborate to accelerate the digital transformation for microentrepreneurs

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam or the Bank) ties a partnership with MESINKIRA Sdn Bhd (MESINKIRA) to adopt an end-to-end integrated mobile business management solution.
MACC's average conviction rate from 2018 to Feb 2023 is 89.2pct

MACC's average conviction rate from 2018 to Feb 2023 is 89.2pct

Azalina reveals 1,234 convictions have been secured during this period.
Peninsular M'sia has 42.95pct forest cover, 50pct goal by 2040

Peninsular M'sia has 42.95pct forest cover, 50pct goal by 2040

PARLIAMENT | Govt won't approve mining in sensitive areas, minister says.
Illegal rare earth mining operation foiled in Pahang

Illegal rare earth mining operation foiled in Pahang

Authorities say it was run by locals who employed foreigners for on-site jobs.
'Jom Ziarah' probe: Cops shoot down Chegubard's conspiracy theory

'Jom Ziarah' probe: Cops shoot down Chegubard's conspiracy theory

Sentul police chief says investigations are conducted regardless of racial background.
‘Transforming from Brown to Green’: Stepping up your game to attract investors

‘Transforming from Brown to Green’: Stepping up your game to attract investors

The Transforming from Brown to Green: Stepping up Your Game to Attract Investors conference brought together over 100 industry leaders to discuss efforts in restoring value and investors to businesses.
Siti Nuramira on MC, stand-up comedy trial postponed to tomorrow

Siti Nuramira on MC, stand-up comedy trial postponed to tomorrow

Siti on medical leave due to gastroenteritis.
Govt to form autism council, spur early diagnosis and intervention

Govt to form autism council, spur early diagnosis and intervention

For the welfare of autistic individuals, minister says.
PM: Not true Guan Eng revoked Albukhary's tax-exempt status

PM: Not true Guan Eng revoked Albukhary's tax-exempt status

UPDATED 12.48PM | PARLIAMENT | 'IRB DG has full power over matters related to tax exemption.'
May 11 verdict on Loh’s bid to quash children’s unilateral conversion

May 11 verdict on Loh’s bid to quash children’s unilateral conversion

UPDATED 1.03PM | High Court has heard arguments on the merits of the judicial review.
No EIA submitted for Kedah rare earth mining yet

No EIA submitted for Kedah rare earth mining yet

Nik Nazmi reveals this in written reply to Sungai Petani MP.
Rosmah gets back passport to travel to Singapore

Rosmah gets back passport to travel to Singapore

Wife of ex-PM Najib visiting sick grandson, spending Raya there.
Nearly a million vacancies in electrical and electronics industry

Nearly a million vacancies in electrical and electronics industry

PARLIAMENT | Vacancies are for engineers, technicians and factory staff.
Khazanah Nasional records RM1.6b profit in FY2022

Khazanah Nasional records RM1.6b profit in FY2022

UPDATED 1.06PM | Monetisation activities, lower impairment in portfolio main contributors.
Man arrested for alleged assault in Ampang road crash

Man arrested for alleged assault in Ampang road crash

The recording of the incident has gone viral on social media.
LETTER | Dr M, please cease your expired prescriptions

LETTER | Dr M, please cease your expired prescriptions

Do Malaysia and Malaysians a favour in your twilight times. 
Future of Work - What’s the reality

Future of Work - What’s the reality

The readiness of companies into technological, generational and social shifts.
IWK expands water reclamation efforts by exploring new projects with PBAPP

IWK expands water reclamation efforts by exploring new projects with PBAPP

The MoU between IWK and PBAPP explores the viability of recycling bio-effluent that is currently being released into waterways from three (3) existing IWK Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at Bayan Baru, Georgetown and Mak Mandin.
COMMENT | Just how many migrant workers are there in Malaysia?

COMMENT | Just how many migrant workers are there in Malaysia?

Most important stat to determine real economic standing.
Book Mahathir under Sedition Act, Nazri urges govt

Book Mahathir under Sedition Act, Nazri urges govt

‘Nonagenarian's remark aimed to instigate people to hate govt.’
PM: Flood mitigation projects to be expedited to reduce disaster impacts

PM: Flood mitigation projects to be expedited to reduce disaster impacts

He says when flagging off flood mitigation volunteers to Johor.
Houses, vehicles damaged by falling trees due to heavy rain, thunderstorms

Houses, vehicles damaged by falling trees due to heavy rain, thunderstorms

These occurred last night in Damansara Damai, Jalan Ipoh and Sungai Buloh.
Putin flaunts alliance with Xi as 'dear friends' meet in Kremlin

Putin flaunts alliance with Xi as 'dear friends' meet in Kremlin

Washington slams alliance, says Beijing providing Moscow 'diplomatic cover'.
YOURSAY | PM must tread issue of religion delicately

YOURSAY | PM must tread issue of religion delicately

'Dare I say, Anwar and Hadi are sides of same coin?'
Parliament to discuss use of EPF contributions as collateral for loans

Parliament to discuss use of EPF contributions as collateral for loans

This is will among the matters to be discussed in the House today.
Experts: Breaking Touch 'n Go's monopoly will create healthy competition

Experts: Breaking Touch 'n Go's monopoly will create healthy competition

It will also offer users added options, they say.
Malaysia reiterates stand not to recognise Tatmadaw regime

Malaysia reiterates stand not to recognise Tatmadaw regime

PARLIAMENT | Country will work for 'comprehensive solution in Myanmar'.
Sabah Umno election meeting receives commotion reports - Bung

Sabah Umno election meeting receives commotion reports - Bung

'Central elections committee will examine every complaint and will investigate.'
Raub MP: Govt must expedite probe into Beng Hock's death

Raub MP: Govt must expedite probe into Beng Hock's death

'There has been minimal progress to provide justice to the victim's family.'