Archive - 27 March 2023

Temporary work pass for three sub-sectors extended till June 15

Temporary work pass for three sub-sectors extended till June 15

PARLIAMENT | The sub-sectors are textile, barber and goldsmith, says deputy home minister. 
Yeoh defends Lim’s unpreparedness at Q&A session

Yeoh defends Lim’s unpreparedness at Q&A session

Minister explains that the session went beyond stipulated time.
LETTER | Abolition of mandatory death penalty needs full support

LETTER | Abolition of mandatory death penalty needs full support

Maintain the moratorium on executions until the death penalty is fully abolished.
Govt rules out debt monetisation to increase revenue - MOF

Govt rules out debt monetisation to increase revenue - MOF

'The debt monetisation method can also affect investor confidence.' 
MB: Pahang ready to table anti-hopping law if opposition supports it

MB: Pahang ready to table anti-hopping law if opposition supports it

They need two-thirds support and the current govt does not have enough numbers.
MCA Youth wants RM10 docked from unprepared deputy minister's salary

MCA Youth wants RM10 docked from unprepared deputy minister's salary

Pay cut 'punishment for Lim Hui Ying's failure in Parliament', it says.
Price data at your fingertips with 'KitaJaga' application

Price data at your fingertips with 'KitaJaga' application

The app displays the daily price of each item according to a specific locality.

No need to abolish Form Six, says Fadhlina

No need to abolish Form Six, says Fadhlina

STPM exam recognised internationally, adds the minister.
Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill tabled for first reading

Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill tabled for first reading

It aims to provide clearer and more comprehensive protection for children.
Anwar thanks Hun Sen for help in bringing back M'sian victims of job scam

Anwar thanks Hun Sen for help in bringing back M'sian victims of job scam

This is after the prime minister met his Cambodian counterpart.
Wrong to claim Anwar not properly welcomed during Saudi visit - analysts

Wrong to claim Anwar not properly welcomed during Saudi visit - analysts

It's just that circumstances didn't allow royal audience to take place.
After double snub, Mahathir's pro-Malay campaign moves online

After double snub, Mahathir's pro-Malay campaign moves online

The campaign claims that Malays in the country are being marginalised.
Charles back as Span chairperson

Charles back as Span chairperson

UPDATED 4PM | He's the first notable DAP leader to receive political appointment under Anwar's govt. 

PN submits emergency motion to discuss impact of Anwar's visit to Saudi

PN submits emergency motion to discuss impact of Anwar's visit to Saudi

Wan Fayhsal questions whether M'sian-Saudi ties have gone cold.
Govt to empower Federal Court to commute death sentences

Govt to empower Federal Court to commute death sentences

Bill to allow this for 840 inmates has been tabled in Parliament.
Mandatory death sentence repeal will lead to longer max prison time

Mandatory death sentence repeal will lead to longer max prison time

Govt seeks to increase max jail time to 40 years from 30 for several Acts. 
Deputy education minister rapped for not having answers ready

Deputy education minister rapped for not having answers ready

UPDATED 3.45PM | PARLIAMENT | 'This should not have happened,' deputy speaker tells Lim Hui Ying.

Stray dog op fiasco - Cops record nine statements

Stray dog op fiasco - Cops record nine statements

We are wrapping up probe into the case, says PJ police chief.
Tax exemption status: Guan Eng hauls Muhyiddin to court

Tax exemption status: Guan Eng hauls Muhyiddin to court

Ex-PM's apology and retraction of statements sought.
CVSKL Wins ‘Cardiovascular Care Hospital’ of the Year Award

CVSKL Wins ‘Cardiovascular Care Hospital’ of the Year Award

Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur has been awarded the prestigious BrandLaureate Brand of the Year Awards 2023 in the category of Hospital – Cardiovascular Care.
Wezmart Introduced Xcelerator Programme (WXP) To Empower  Small Medium Practitioners (SMPs)

Wezmart Introduced Xcelerator Programme (WXP) To Empower Small Medium Practitioners (SMPs)

The launch of WXP with Revolutionary BPOSA360 Platform in partnership with Wolters Kluwer, CCH is touted to provide a new and efficient working culture for SMPs
Microsoft threatens to restrict data from rival AI search tools - Bloomberg News

Microsoft threatens to restrict data from rival AI search tools - Bloomberg News

Its customers are violating contract if they use Bing to feed their AI chat tools.
Parts of Twitter source code leaked online, court filing shows

Parts of Twitter source code leaked online, court filing shows

Musk is seeking information on the person responsible.
Dr M demands PM prove he 'amassed wealth' claim

Dr M demands PM prove he 'amassed wealth' claim

The former PM says hurling accusations without proof is slander.
COMMENT | Religious extremists attempt to hijack healthcare system

COMMENT | Religious extremists attempt to hijack healthcare system

Some politicians feel they must listen to the extremists. 

Anwar arrives in Cambodia for one-day official visit

Anwar arrives in Cambodia for one-day official visit

The visit is aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties.
LETTER | Exhibition on late P Ramlee: Malaysians need it more than foreigners

LETTER | Exhibition on late P Ramlee: Malaysians need it more than foreigners

The exclusive exhibition at KLIA should be held all over the country!
Movie star Orlando Bloom visits children's centre in Kyiv

Movie star Orlando Bloom visits children's centre in Kyiv

The actor is Unicef goodwill ambassador.
LETTER | Open letter to Perak state legislative assembly reps

LETTER | Open letter to Perak state legislative assembly reps

I call upon all these state assemblypersons to take heed of the petition.
Pasir Gudang MP: Opposition should defend PM after Saudi snub

Pasir Gudang MP: Opposition should defend PM after Saudi snub

Don't try to score political points on such matters, says Hassan.
New Zealand concerned about foreign interference

New Zealand concerned about foreign interference

Its security chiefs also worried about malicious cyber activity.
MACC zeroes in on 20 individuals still holding 1MDB-linked assets abroad

MACC zeroes in on 20 individuals still holding 1MDB-linked assets abroad

They reportedly include two aides to an ex-PM.
Netanyahu sacks defence minister, sparking mass protests

Netanyahu sacks defence minister, sparking mass protests

This comes after the minister broke ranks with the government.
Appellate court allows Zahid to get his passport back

Appellate court allows Zahid to get his passport back

UPDATED 10.53AM | Three-person bench unanimously allows DPM's fresh application.
N Korea fires ballistic missiles off its east coast - S Korea military

N Korea fires ballistic missiles off its east coast - S Korea military

Missiles appear to have landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. 
Nato slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus

Nato slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus

It's one of Russia's clearest nuclear signals since its invasion of Ukraine.
Ready, set, roll! Thai man wins fastest joint rolling in Phuket

Ready, set, roll! Thai man wins fastest joint rolling in Phuket

Inaugural event also sees experts, enthusiasts gather to exchange opinions.
137 Orang Asli seek court order to quash Islam status

137 Orang Asli seek court order to quash Islam status

They allege the wrongful conversion was carried out in Pahang in April 1993.
YOURSAY | Splitting hairs over political appointments

YOURSAY | Splitting hairs over political appointments

'Crux of the issue is whether these appointees are qualified.'
COMMENT | Well done, Fadhlina!

COMMENT | Well done, Fadhlina!

It is vital to treat non-Muslim students with inclusivity amid Ramadan.
Chicken supply adequate until Aidilfitri - Salahuddin

Chicken supply adequate until Aidilfitri - Salahuddin

Ministry enforcement officers to tighten monitoring.
Sabah PKR laments lack of Harapan state political appointees

Sabah PKR laments lack of Harapan state political appointees

This may cause trouble for the state government, says its deputy chief.
More political appointments

More political appointments

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