Archive - 24 March 2023

'Appointment of those who lost in Umno polls to strengthen party'

'Appointment of those who lost in Umno polls to strengthen party'

Inclusiveness is needed to strengthen party, Zahid says. 
Saifuddin urged to consider extending work pass for 3 sub-sectors

Saifuddin urged to consider extending work pass for 3 sub-sectors

Sectors involved are textile, barber and goldsmith, Sivakumar says. 
Paid MRSM schools proposal still under study, says chairperson Asyraf

Paid MRSM schools proposal still under study, says chairperson Asyraf

Idea mooted to meet people’s high expectations over the schools, he adds. 
SWCorp to set up more drive-through recycling centres

SWCorp to set up more drive-through recycling centres

It is to encourage recycling and reduce amount of garbage sent to landfill. 
'Little Napoleon culture insignificant to impact public service delivery'

'Little Napoleon culture insignificant to impact public service delivery'

Public service has improved over the years – Adnan Mat. 
Have European nations violated human rights through climate inaction?

Have European nations violated human rights through climate inaction?

Several citizens take their governments to court for legal remedy. 
Higher TB death rate recorded in Malaysia last year - Dr Zaliha

Higher TB death rate recorded in Malaysia last year - Dr Zaliha

The 2,572 tuberculosis deaths last year is a 12pct increase from 2021.
LCS scandal: Woman denies Rafizi's allegation she is ex-minister's wife

LCS scandal: Woman denies Rafizi's allegation she is ex-minister's wife

Zainab Mohd Salleh issues letter of demand for minister to apologise.
Utah governor signs laws curbing social media use for minors

Utah governor signs laws curbing social media use for minors

It will make it easier to sue social media firms for damages.
MP wants MBPJ's explanation on elderly man beaten by its officers

MP wants MBPJ's explanation on elderly man beaten by its officers

The incident involving MBPJ dog catchers has gone viral on social media.
COMMENT | GE15 voting analysis - Part 6: A Sabah mix

COMMENT | GE15 voting analysis - Part 6: A Sabah mix

Unique Sabah features less polarisation, regionalism and new ethnic alignments. 
China, US Navy in row over guided-missile destroyer in South China Sea

China, US Navy in row over guided-missile destroyer in South China Sea

Beijing claims vessel intruded in Chinese territory while Washington claims navigational rights.
Lukanisman: Anti-HIV drug plan will be expanded, not cancelled

Lukanisman: Anti-HIV drug plan will be expanded, not cancelled

Deputy health minister stresses medication cannot be denied to at-risk groups.
COMMENT | Morals? What morals, Ahmad Amzad?

COMMENT | Morals? What morals, Ahmad Amzad?

And when will intelligent debates dominate politics in Malaysia?
PAS: Pejuang rejected over seat demands, should dissolve instead

PAS: Pejuang rejected over seat demands, should dissolve instead

Tuan Ibrahim says accepting the party would complicate upcoming state polls.
Earth Hour 2023 to rally more people than ever to join the biggest hour for Earth

Earth Hour 2023 to rally more people than ever to join the biggest hour for Earth

From 8:30 pm on 25 March 2023, WWF’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots environmental movement, is set to create the ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ yet.
Villagers want compensation after elephants destroy grave, crops

Villagers want compensation after elephants destroy grave, crops

Orang Asli folk said crops meant to sustain them for a year.
MP wants govt to solve overcrowding at Klang schools

MP wants govt to solve overcrowding at Klang schools

Ganabatirau says his constituents in Bukit Raja, Kota Kemuning deserve better.
Govt asked to study the cause of dropouts at secondary school level

Govt asked to study the cause of dropouts at secondary school level

Do this before taking action against the students, says PTA council.
Govt to end Puspakom's monopoly of vehicle inspections

Govt to end Puspakom's monopoly of vehicle inspections

UPDATED 4.11PM | Other qualified parties will be able to provide the service from September next year.  
'Open payment on five highways first to ensure smooth implementation'

'Open payment on five highways first to ensure smooth implementation'

System needs further testing and should not be rushed, says works minister.
Tax-exemption: Bersatu files counter report against PM, Guan Eng

Tax-exemption: Bersatu files counter report against PM, Guan Eng

UPDATED 2.15PM | Wan Fayhsal claims their explanation of Albukhary Foundation's tax-exemption status misleading. 
Amirudin: Selangor polls litmus test for Anwar’s govt

Amirudin: Selangor polls litmus test for Anwar’s govt

'If we fail, there will be a trickle effect on federal government.'
North Korea tests new nuclear-capable underwater drone

North Korea tests new nuclear-capable underwater drone

And it warns South Korea and the US to stop joint military drills.
BornOil appoints Wah Kong Group as distributor for Sabasco in West Malaysia

BornOil appoints Wah Kong Group as distributor for Sabasco in West Malaysia

The Borneo Oil Berhad (BornOil) Group has appointed the Wah Kong Corporation (Wah Kong) Group as its official distributor for its ‘Sabasco’ brand of hot sauces throughout West Malaysia.

Feb Consumer Price Index rises 3.7pct on-year

Feb Consumer Price Index rises 3.7pct on-year

Restaurants, hotels, food and beverages main contributors of increase.
US carries out air strikes in Syria after deadly attack

US carries out air strikes in Syria after deadly attack

Strikes target groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
'Breaking fast in church': Salleh shares message of tolerance from UAE

'Breaking fast in church': Salleh shares message of tolerance from UAE

UPDATED 3.40PM | Ex-Sabah CM highlights interfaith harmony amid heightened tensions.
Berjaya Sompo launches roadside assistance app - MySOMPO

Berjaya Sompo launches roadside assistance app - MySOMPO

The Company launched MySOMPO, an application designed to make it convenient for our Private Car Comprehensive Motor Insurance Policyholders to request assistance in the event of a vehicle breakdown or accident and to submit claims.
LETTER | Rafizi should address issues with forward-looking mindset

LETTER | Rafizi should address issues with forward-looking mindset

The minister should not put down efforts by previous govt for politics.
Nov 6 trial for Zahid's defamation suit against Dr M

Nov 6 trial for Zahid's defamation suit against Dr M

Judge Rozana Ali Yusoff will preside over the four-day hearing.
Putrajaya mulls higher fines for illegal e-waste imports

Putrajaya mulls higher fines for illegal e-waste imports

PARLIAMENT | Govt will also return illegal e-waste to port of origin.
Leissner's ex-flame Rohana has returned US$10m to MACC: Report

Leissner's ex-flame Rohana has returned US$10m to MACC: Report

Funds handed over last year after probe was completed, Utusan learns.
World athletics body bans transgender women athletes

World athletics body bans transgender women athletes

Official stresses they are not saying 'no' forever, need to learn more.
DBKL to take random food samples from Ramadan bazaars

DBKL to take random food samples from Ramadan bazaars

This is to ensure good hygiene.
Anwar invites business community from Saudi Arabia to invest in Malaysia

Anwar invites business community from Saudi Arabia to invest in Malaysia

PM says his govt is committed to making it easier to do business. 

McDonald’s Malaysia receives Malaysia’s Best in Sustainability Leadership Award at the Top Asia Corporate Ball Event 2023

McDonald’s Malaysia receives Malaysia’s Best in Sustainability Leadership Award at the Top Asia Corporate Ball Event 2023

McDonald’s Malaysia was recently honoured with the ‘Brand of the Year - Malaysia’s Best in Sustainability Leadership Award’ during the Top Asia Corporate Ball Event 2022/2023
KTMB offers extra Raya, Labour Day tickets

KTMB offers extra Raya, Labour Day tickets

The additional train tickets are available for purchase starting today. 
COMMENT | Using profanity won't endear you to people

COMMENT | Using profanity won't endear you to people

Articulating messages using intelligence and compassion goes a long way. 
Govt to decide on prisoner execution moratorium - Ramkarpal

Govt to decide on prisoner execution moratorium - Ramkarpal

Death row convicts may seek lesser sentence, deputy minister says.
YOURSAY | LGBT deserve same legal protection as rest of us

YOURSAY | LGBT deserve same legal protection as rest of us

'They should not be persecuted but love and help them.' 
Too hot to handle

Too hot to handle

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