Archive - 23 March 2023

New Umno leadership to stabilise, strengthen govt - analysts

New Umno leadership to stabilise, strengthen govt - analysts

Bickering and sabotage won't recur, Azmi says.
Lorry driver involved in accident that killed schoolgirl assaulted

Lorry driver involved in accident that killed schoolgirl assaulted

Cops say the driver suffered injuries and lorry’s windscreen smashed. 
Wee urges cops to probe phone calls on India egg imports

Wee urges cops to probe phone calls on India egg imports

MP claims businessperson Deepak called him, the latter denies it.
Three ministries collaborate on open payment system

Three ministries collaborate on open payment system

The system will be implemented on all the highways.
‘Cabinet okays new policies on efforts to abolish mandatory death penalty’

‘Cabinet okays new policies on efforts to abolish mandatory death penalty’

PARLIAMENT | Judges will be given discretionary powers on imposing death penalty – Azalina. 
Health Ministry recalls products containing pholcodine

Health Ministry recalls products containing pholcodine

DCA detects anaphylaxis risk in taking pholcodine, a medicine to treat dry cough. 
Over 4,700 cases of sexual offences against children resolved

Over 4,700 cases of sexual offences against children resolved

Law to be amended to provide for special hearings for child witness.
Self-regulating media council will avoid need for govt action - Teo

Self-regulating media council will avoid need for govt action - Teo

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 5.18PM | Frequent government intervention can lead to perception of oppression, says deputy minister.
Gandhi sentenced to two years in prison for defamation

Gandhi sentenced to two years in prison for defamation

Indian court finds the opposition leader guilty of the offence.
Education Ministry mulls hiring teaching assistants to reduce workload

Education Ministry mulls hiring teaching assistants to reduce workload

Several measures already in place to ease the workload.
Appeals court reduces damages to RM649k in shooting death of 3 youths

Appeals court reduces damages to RM649k in shooting death of 3 youths

Their families will now get RM210k each, instead of RM500,000.
Jana Wibawa: Bersatu leader’s cases to be tried in KL Sessions Court

Jana Wibawa: Bersatu leader’s cases to be tried in KL Sessions Court

Adam Radlan’s counsel did not object. 
Batu MP: Apathy, bureaucracy affecting citizenship applications

Batu MP: Apathy, bureaucracy affecting citizenship applications

Over 1,200 people highlighted their citizenship woes in a programme – Prabakaran. 
MOH can't deny at-risk groups anti-HIV drug - Lukanisman

MOH can't deny at-risk groups anti-HIV drug - Lukanisman

PARLIAMENT | This is in spite of S'gor Mufti Department's opposition.
Deputy minister: Male-to-male HIV spike partly due to child sex grooming

Deputy minister: Male-to-male HIV spike partly due to child sex grooming

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 2.41PM | Data indicates transmission may have happened during teenage school years.
DPP: Guan Eng's lawyers already have messages on RM2m

DPP: Guan Eng's lawyers already have messages on RM2m

Defence however says they only have part of the messages.
Nga roasted for 'harmful' remarks against LGBT community

Nga roasted for 'harmful' remarks against LGBT community

UPDATED 9.51PM | Groups say remarks could endanger lives.
Johor ruler: No reason why Muslims cannot visit other houses of worship

Johor ruler: No reason why Muslims cannot visit other houses of worship

'There is no need for any kind of polemic over this.'
Govt moots 20 years' jail, RM50k fine for paedophiliac livestreamers

Govt moots 20 years' jail, RM50k fine for paedophiliac livestreamers

This is among legal amendments to be tabled in Parliament March 27.
RimbaWatch dismayed by S'wak's denial over projected forest losses

RimbaWatch dismayed by S'wak's denial over projected forest losses

'Their response is an indication that business as usual will proceed.'
Albukhary tax exemption: MOF denies officer signed cancellation

Albukhary tax exemption: MOF denies officer signed cancellation

It has lodged a police report over the allegation.

M TRADE Mobile App by MBSB Bank provides greater convenience for trade finance transactions

M TRADE Mobile App by MBSB Bank provides greater convenience for trade finance transactions

(MBSB Bank) launched its trade finance mobile application named ‘M TRADE Mobile App’ today
Mara to use private funding for paid MRSM schools - Zahid

Mara to use private funding for paid MRSM schools - Zahid

PARLIAMENT | Fee-paying MRSM school won't be built on Mara land, DPM says.
Boris Johnson says 'I did not lie' over lockdown parties

Boris Johnson says 'I did not lie' over lockdown parties

Ex-PM is being probed by parliament over his involvement in ‘Partygate’. 
COMMENT | Malaysia's newest Islamic warriors

COMMENT | Malaysia's newest Islamic warriors 

It will determine the future of Malays and non-Muslims in Malaysia. 
LETTER | Ramadan: Avoid food waste and practise charity

LETTER | Ramadan: Avoid food waste and practise charity

All religions abhor overindulgence and extravagance. 

COMMENT | Anwar, the best leader there is

COMMENT | Anwar, the best leader there is

Rabble-rousers on hyperdrive as their misdeeds are being exposed. 
LETTER | Please help support education of refugee children

LETTER | Please help support education of refugee children

Their potential talent can be an asset to the country. 
Senator urges worker permits review in 'traditional Indian' sectors

Senator urges worker permits review in 'traditional Indian' sectors

Sivarraajh says termination would badly affect survival of such businesses.
LETTER | Ending the Touch 'n Go monopoly

LETTER | Ending the Touch 'n Go monopoly

The government has finally acknowledged the company's monopolistic abuses.
LETTER | Most likely more than 18m tourist arrivals this year

LETTER | Most likely more than 18m tourist arrivals this year 

We can even achieve 24 million in 2024.
AGC unaware if Leissner's ex-flame Rohana returned US$10m

AGC unaware if Leissner's ex-flame Rohana returned US$10m

PARLIAMENT | Kepong MP receives just one-sentence reply from government. 
Earthquake in Afghanistan kills at least 13, 9 from Pakistan

Earthquake in Afghanistan kills at least 13, 9 from Pakistan

Tremor was felt by other nearby countries too, authorities say.  
Welcoming Ramadan and Hari Raya with Marrybrown's Riang Ramadan Raya!

Welcoming Ramadan and Hari Raya with Marrybrown's Riang Ramadan Raya!

Marrybrown introduces Riang Ramadan Raya menu featuring the Rendang flavour: a rich, tantalising and comforting taste loved by Malaysians with a “something different” twist.
Sarawak author wins Waterstones Children’s Book Prize

Sarawak author wins Waterstones Children’s Book Prize

Nadia Mikail is a law student in London.

COMMENT | End Touch 'n Go's toll and transport monopoly

COMMENT | End Touch 'n Go's toll and transport monopoly

Introduce new tech to obviate need for toll booths.
YOURSAY | Govt mustn't cave in to extremists, mischief makers

YOURSAY | Govt mustn't cave in to extremists, mischief makers

‘Nonsensical issues allowed to be blown out of proportion, damaging race relations.’
COMMENT | The men who hunt Hannah Yeoh

COMMENT | The men who hunt Hannah Yeoh

For them, too much is never enough.
Global readiness needed to tackle Islamophobia - PM

Global readiness needed to tackle Islamophobia - PM

Anwar also calls on the OIC to take decisive action on this.
No need to use Sedition Act against Mahathir - Saifuddin

No need to use Sedition Act against Mahathir - Saifuddin

Let the police do, if this is necessary, adds the home minister.
Shopee: Small acts of kindness that makes meaningful difference

Shopee: Small acts of kindness that makes meaningful difference

#ShopeeGivesBack through Shopee Supermarket to offer donation bundles for underserved communities in Malaysia 
MP: My moral duty to highlight Anwar's 'RM15m payment'

MP: My moral duty to highlight Anwar's 'RM15m payment'

Ahmad Amzad mounts his defence in Anwar's defamation suit.