Archive - 25 March 2023

PAS logo for K'tan, T'ganu state election candidates - Tuan Ibrahim

PAS logo for K'tan, T'ganu state election candidates - Tuan Ibrahim

PAS No 2 says other states will use PN logo.
PN's menteri besar candidates will be state polls 'poster boys'

PN's menteri besar candidates will be state polls 'poster boys'

Election director Sanusi says the candidates have already been identified.
No Marburg virus disease detected in M'sia yet - Zaliha

No Marburg virus disease detected in M'sia yet - Zaliha

Health minister says govt is monitoring the country's entry points.
Ministry to conduct study on Payung Rahmah's impact

Ministry to conduct study on Payung Rahmah's impact

Minister Salahuddin says this will show if initiative is sustainable.
Air Selangor: Klang, Shah Alam water supply 25.5pct restored

Air Selangor: Klang, Shah Alam water supply 25.5pct restored

The areas are experiencing disruption due to pipe repair works.
National Sports Council: No prejudice in Sukma 2024 sports selection

National Sports Council: No prejudice in Sukma 2024 sports selection

This follows criticism that kabbadi was not selected.
No need to be so dramatic, Bersatu Youth chief tells Guan Eng

No need to be so dramatic, Bersatu Youth chief tells Guan Eng

Wan Fayhsal also calls slander accusations against party chief Muhyiddin 'propaganda'.
Why Zafrul, Zahid not probed on Pandora Papers, expert asks

Why Zafrul, Zahid not probed on Pandora Papers, expert asks

Gomez says this leads to question of selective prosecution.
Forestry Dept disputes watchdog's report on forest conservation

Forestry Dept disputes watchdog's report on forest conservation

RimbaWatch uses different definitions to produce its report, it says. 

MP SPEAKS | Impunity to commit corruption not an option

MP SPEAKS | Impunity to commit corruption not an option

Nation cannot move on until the corrupt are hauled up. 

LETTER | Inbound tourists can be placed in 6 major groups

LETTER | Inbound tourists can be placed in 6 major groups

Industry players can study these groups to ensure better targeting.
5 enforcement officers among 9 nabbed for migrant smuggling in Sabah

5 enforcement officers among 9 nabbed for migrant smuggling in Sabah

It is a joint operation by MACC and Immigration Department.

Man hurt in stray dog operation probed for obstructing govt officials

Man hurt in stray dog operation probed for obstructing govt officials

Man being investigated under Penal Code, police say. 
COMMENT | Is there a need to force children to fast in schools?

COMMENT | Is there a need to force children to fast in schools?

Children respond to positivity and respect more than negativity and fear.
Asyraf's Mara chairperson appointment raises red flag, says expert

Asyraf's Mara chairperson appointment raises red flag, says expert

UPDATED 4.23PM | Gomez questions if it's a politically motivated move ahead of state polls.  
Prasarana rail, bus services record 1m passengers on March 21

Prasarana rail, bus services record 1m passengers on March 21

We will continue to offer good service to the public, it says. 
Cat carcasses at condo: Conduct thorough probe, NGO urges authorities

Cat carcasses at condo: Conduct thorough probe, NGO urges authorities

Perpetrator must be charged under Animal Welfare Act, says NGO president. 

Pasir Gudang MP, PSM mourn passing of veteran lawyer Rajamoorthy

Pasir Gudang MP, PSM mourn passing of veteran lawyer Rajamoorthy

He helped many ISA victims and their families – Hassan. 
Ramasamy bins 'dog in manger' report claiming he will be dropped

Ramasamy bins 'dog in manger' report claiming he will be dropped

Perai rep wants to serve another term, party yet to decide candidate list. 
Increase select committee members to 16 MPs, group urges

Increase select committee members to 16 MPs, group urges

Special select committees must utilise all MPs to the fullest.
DPM appoints Khairuddin as religious adviser

DPM appoints Khairuddin as religious adviser

He will not receive a salary for the post, says source from DPM's Office.
COMMENT | Sarawak, Sabah strike back at racists, bigots

COMMENT | Sarawak, Sabah strike back at racists, bigots

PAS should learn from East Malaysia’s tolerance and unique culture. 
Guan Eng: Wan Fayhsal commits crime by lodging 'false report'

Guan Eng: Wan Fayhsal commits crime by lodging 'false report'

This is over accusations ex-minister revoked Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status. 
Trudeau: TikTok ban has 'side benefit' of getting his kids off platform

Trudeau: TikTok ban has 'side benefit' of getting his kids off platform

My kids were frustrated, he says. 
COMMENT | The costs of financing education and risk of elite capture

COMMENT | The costs of financing education and risk of elite capture

Fee-paying MRSMs are a good idea on paper, but is it?
New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan

New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan

Its foreign minister also spoke about Hong Kong and situation in Xinjiang. 
Yasmin Yusuff still firing on all cylinders

Yasmin Yusuff still firing on all cylinders

MALAYSIANSKINI | The artist keeps herself occupied with work, causes close to her heart.
'Quit politicising religion' - politicians told

'Quit politicising religion' - politicians told

People surveyed by Malaysiakini have no issues living near other races' houses of worship.
UN warns 'vampiric overconsumption' is draining world's water

UN warns 'vampiric overconsumption' is draining world's water

Nearly three-quarters of recent disasters are related to water, it says. 
Ex-Goldman banker must forfeit US$35.1m in 1MDB corruption case

Ex-Goldman banker must forfeit US$35.1m in 1MDB corruption case

US judge rejects Ng’s argument he owed no more money after forfeiting millions to M'sia.
PM: Govt reviewing all monopolies to provide better service

PM: Govt reviewing all monopolies to provide better service

We want the public to enjoy fair and better service, he adds. 
YOURSAY | Explain why AGC in the dark over US$10m returned to MACC

YOURSAY | Explain why AGC in the dark over US$10m returned to MACC

'Minister's one-line Parliament reply indicates govt's lackadaisical attitude.'