Archive - 26 March 2023

Unemployed choosy? No minister, wages just too low - PSM

Unemployed choosy? No minister, wages just too low - PSM

Party wants Sivakumar to quit spouting 'pro-capitalist' statements.
Those unable to contribute will not be appointed - Zahid

Those unable to contribute will not be appointed - Zahid

DPM says all appointments are made based on cabinet guidelines and PM's advice.
PAS lauds S'gor ruler's stance on interfaith visits, but mum on exceptions

PAS lauds S'gor ruler's stance on interfaith visits, but mum on exceptions

Sultan Sharafuddin says it is permissible for Muslims to attend weddings at churches.
COMMENT | Madani govt ups the ante on corporate governance?

COMMENT | Madani govt ups the ante on corporate governance?

GLCs and GLICs should be led by qualified and experienced Malaysians.
'PAS only opposes non-Muslim houses of worship built with no approval'

'PAS only opposes non-Muslim houses of worship built with no approval'

We’ve never had problems with existing structures – Selangor PAS. 
Cops arrest suspect in cat carcasses case

Cops arrest suspect in cat carcasses case

Man is held under remand for 3 days, police say. 
Repair of 6 Segamat health facilities to be completed within 6 months

Repair of 6 Segamat health facilities to be completed within 6 months

One rural clinic has been identified for relocation, says Zaliha. 
Maritime agency saves ship crew member who had heart attack

Maritime agency saves ship crew member who had heart attack

Filipino national was rushed to hospital for treatment. 
Floods: Johor recovers, last 2 evacuation centres closed

Floods: Johor recovers, last 2 evacuation centres closed

Weather in the state was fine as of noon today, authorities say.  
Don't use religion to gain popularity, S'gor sultan reminds politicians

Don't use religion to gain popularity, S'gor sultan reminds politicians

Sultan Sharafuddin says only he and Mais are authorities on Islam in S'gor. 
Loke denies claim DAP to drop Ramasamy from Penang polls

Loke denies claim DAP to drop Ramasamy from Penang polls

UPDATED 1.58PM | DAP sec-gen points out Harapan has yet to decide on seat allocation.
'Govt's forestry practice goes against international promises'

'Govt's forestry practice goes against international promises'

Authorities' blanket denial didn’t address several key issues, RimbaWatch claims. 
Political appointments: 'Don't confuse statutory bodies with GLCs'

Political appointments: 'Don't confuse statutory bodies with GLCs'

UPDATED 1.25PM | Anthony Loke stresses there's flexibility to such appointments for statutory, regulatory bodies.
IMF says risks to financial stability have increased, calls for vigilance

IMF says risks to financial stability have increased, calls for vigilance

IMF managing director reiterates view that 2023 would be another challenging year. 
Teachers should help young pupils who are unable to fast - minister

Teachers should help young pupils who are unable to fast - minister

Fadhlina urges teachers to monitor, talk to parents if pupils struggle to fast.  
Honduras ends decades-long diplomatic ties with Taiwan

Honduras ends decades-long diplomatic ties with Taiwan

Central American country is seeking closer ties with Beijing. 
Israeli defence minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul

Israeli defence minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul

‘I will not facilitate this’, Yoav Gallant says. 
Egypt excavation uncovers 2k mummified ram heads at Abydos

Egypt excavation uncovers 2k mummified ram heads at Abydos

It was discovered at the temple of Ramses II, officials say. 
Water supply in Klang, Shah Alam fully restored - Air Selangor

Water supply in Klang, Shah Alam fully restored - Air Selangor

Repair works for pipe burst completed. 
‘PM's Saudi visit a success despite no meeting with king, crown prince’

‘PM's Saudi visit a success despite no meeting with king, crown prince’

Anwar managed to sign several agreements and met business leaders, Agus says. 
Nearly 180 flood victims evacuated in Perak

Nearly 180 flood victims evacuated in Perak

Floods did not cut off roads, weather expected to improve today.
Suspect in cat carcasses case 'animal lover' - neighbours

Suspect in cat carcasses case 'animal lover' - neighbours

Carcasses discovered due to foul smell coming from his condo unit.
COMMENT | GE15 voting analysis - Part 7: Battle for Malays

COMMENT | GE15 voting analysis - Part 7: Battle for Malays

Limited 'green wave' aside, never underestimate dynamics of Malay voters. 
Thai PM Prayuth to run for re-election

Thai PM Prayuth to run for re-election

His party officially nominates him as its first candidate.
YOURSAY | There is still unity among ordinary M'sians

YOURSAY | There is still unity among ordinary M'sians

'Even though self-proclaimed unity govt does slipshod job of promoting it.'
Dismantling monopolies won't affect jobs - Sivakumar

Dismantling monopolies won't affect jobs - Sivakumar

Minister says labour demand remains high.