Archive - 28 March 2023

MACC needs new chief to restore public confidence, says group

MACC needs new chief to restore public confidence, says group

Graft buster suffering a severe trust deficit, says C4 Center.
'Check and balance' - Wee defends MCA's criticism of deputy minister

'Check and balance' - Wee defends MCA's criticism of deputy minister

'Can we not criticise govt just because we are part of it?'
No political party branches will be allowed in universities - Khaled

No political party branches will be allowed in universities - Khaled

Minister says many had objected to the idea.
UN says prominent Afghan girls' education advocate arrested in Kabul

UN says prominent Afghan girls' education advocate arrested in Kabul

UN urges Taliban govt to clarify reason for his arrest.
Transport Ministry tells Prasarana to meet on recent LRT, MRT disruptions

Transport Ministry tells Prasarana to meet on recent LRT, MRT disruptions

Minister Loke also apologises to passengers affected by recent delays.
Anwar’s Budget 2023 passes with voice vote in Dewan Rakyat

Anwar’s Budget 2023 passes with voice vote in Dewan Rakyat

The budget is the first by Anwar's administration.
Bersih commends PM's willingness to reform MACC

Bersih commends PM's willingness to reform MACC

Bersih hopes civil society will be included in the process.
Love scam: Two lose close to RM700k in separate incidents

Love scam: Two lose close to RM700k in separate incidents

One victim has given all her savings and money from a personal loan.
RM15m payment: PN MP has legal duty not to make false statement - Anwar

RM15m payment: PN MP has legal duty not to make false statement - Anwar

PM says this in reply to Amzad’s statement of defence in the defamation suit.
MACC denies two of its officers behind graft case

MACC denies two of its officers behind graft case

Commission says claims are attempts to tarnish its reputation.
MOUs on technology investment expected to be signed during PM's visit to China

MOUs on technology investment expected to be signed during PM's visit to China

Anwar Ibrahim will be in China from tomorrow until April 1.
Five more highways to implement open toll payment system

Five more highways to implement open toll payment system

The system will be implemented in stages.
'Forced conversion of Orang Asli': Govt seeks amicable conclusion

'Forced conversion of Orang Asli': Govt seeks amicable conclusion

'Let’s not turn this into a polemic and resolve it amicably' – Zahid. 
Wisma Putra denies bungling PM's Saudi visit

Wisma Putra denies bungling PM's Saudi visit

UPDATED 4.58PM | Saudis also had no issue with the visit coinciding with Ramadan.
Anti-sexual harassment Act enforced in phases from today

Anti-sexual harassment Act enforced in phases from today

Government is serious in tackling gender-based discrimination, ministry says. 
Govt to return political parties, family RM2.1m allegedly linked to 1MDB

Govt to return political parties, family RM2.1m allegedly linked to 1MDB

AGC agrees not to contest their appeals, DPP says. 

No minimum wage set for Cambodian domestic workers in new MOU

No minimum wage set for Cambodian domestic workers in new MOU

It will be cheaper to hire them than Indonesian, Filipino workers.
UUM lecturer’s appeal in defamation suit against Khalid dismissed

UUM lecturer’s appeal in defamation suit against Khalid dismissed

Court rules the former Shah Alam MP has a basis for his fair comment.
'Perhaps they have a perception' -  Dr M hops on Saudi visit bandwagon

'Perhaps they have a perception' - Dr M hops on Saudi visit bandwagon

Ex-PM can't figure out why Anwar didn't get royal audience.
'I do not have to follow Jomo's advice' - Mahathir

'I do not have to follow Jomo's advice' - Mahathir

The former PM says he will continue to be involved in politics.
MCA should not act like PN allies - DAP MP

MCA should not act like PN allies - DAP MP

Raub rep reacts over brickbats hurled at deputy education minister.
'Rahmah Basket' convoy to Tambun, an initiative to help hardcore poor

'Rahmah Basket' convoy to Tambun, an initiative to help hardcore poor

Prime Minister Anwar is taking 1,500 baskets to his constituency.
COMMENT | A tribute to public school teachers

COMMENT | A tribute to public school teachers

We must select the brightest to become our children’s educators. 
Battle for PAS' fortresses: Harapan yet to decide on 'poster boys'

Battle for PAS' fortresses: Harapan yet to decide on 'poster boys'

Formal talks will have to be held with BN.
MTUC expresses alarm over increase in foreign labour

MTUC expresses alarm over increase in foreign labour

Over-reliance on foreign labour can lead to mismanagement, it says.

No objection to Parliament appointing next MACC chief – PM

No objection to Parliament appointing next MACC chief – PM

PARLIAMENT | However, Anwar says idea must be reviewed by government agencies first. 
Raja Bahrin: PAS playing seasonal politics with oil royalties

Raja Bahrin: PAS playing seasonal politics with oil royalties

The Islamist party only brings up the issue selectively, he says.
PM: AGC to study formation of independent body to probe authorities

PM: AGC to study formation of independent body to probe authorities

'Harapan's stand on the need for it remains.'
'Shocked' Kit Siang wants Daim to reveal stand on CEP, IRC reports

'Shocked' Kit Siang wants Daim to reveal stand on CEP, IRC reports

He wants the reports to be tabled as White Paper in Parliament.

BOOK REVIEW | Thinking of colonial elites remains relevant today

BOOK REVIEW | Thinking of colonial elites remains relevant today

To what extent have earlier ideas influenced subsequent policies? 
Electrocution or not? Vinosiny's death still a mystery - family lawyer

Electrocution or not? Vinosiny's death still a mystery - family lawyer

'We really don’t know who is telling the truth and who is lying' - Manoharan

LETTER | Monopoly and beyond…

LETTER | Monopoly and beyond…

Government must strengthen Malaysian Competition Commission to tackle monopolies. 
PM confirms govt MPs being probed for corruption too, but no details

PM confirms govt MPs being probed for corruption too, but no details

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 12.40PM | Anwar has no specific knowledge of the investigations.
Universiti Malaya and Huawei Malaysia open ICT Academy Lab

Universiti Malaya and Huawei Malaysia open ICT Academy Lab

Universiti Malaya (UM) and Huawei Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have announced the opening of the ICT Academy Lab located at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya.
COMMENT | Zahid’s passport: What message is AGC trying to send?

COMMENT | Zahid’s passport: What message is AGC trying to send?

Are we really committed to upholding rule of law? 
Dr M demands Anwar retracts claims against him - or face legal action

Dr M demands Anwar retracts claims against him - or face legal action

UPDATED 11.59AM | Former PM gives current PM seven days to respond.
Ex-UM activist to withdraw appeal to obtain witnesses’ statements

Ex-UM activist to withdraw appeal to obtain witnesses’ statements

The matter is related to a convocation protest.
Khalid: Harapan to let BN lead in 3 PAS-led states

Khalid: Harapan to let BN lead in 3 PAS-led states

Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan may see BN MBs if unity government wins.
North Korea's Kim orders more production of weapons-grade nuclear materials

North Korea's Kim orders more production of weapons-grade nuclear materials

'The country wants to be ready to use the weapons at any time.'
Musk: Only verified accounts can vote in Twitter polls from April 15

Musk: Only verified accounts can vote in Twitter polls from April 15

He believes it will address advanced AI bot swarms.
Alphabet seeks dismissal of antitrust lawsuit over Google's online ads

Alphabet seeks dismissal of antitrust lawsuit over Google's online ads

Plaintiffs unable to find support for their claimed antitrust harms, company says. 
Three children, three adults shot dead at US private school

Three children, three adults shot dead at US private school

The assailant was an ex-student of the Christian school in Tennessee.
COMMENT | Abolition of mandatory death penalty: Govt not being soft on crime

COMMENT | Abolition of mandatory death penalty: Govt not being soft on crime

No two ways about punishing those who commit crimes.
Malacca may have Madani govt soon, hints Zahid

Malacca may have Madani govt soon, hints Zahid

UPDATED 12.10PM | 'We might be heading in that direction,' says DPM.
COMMENT | Anwar’s wasted Saudi Arabian trip

COMMENT | Anwar’s wasted Saudi Arabian trip

It’s a puzzle why he did not meet the king or the crown prince. 

8 individuals sue Rapid Rail, Prasarana over 2021 LRT crash

8 individuals sue Rapid Rail, Prasarana over 2021 LRT crash

All claimed to have suffered physical injuries.
LETTER | Logging in Ulu Baram will affect environment, indigenous people

LETTER | Logging in Ulu Baram will affect environment, indigenous people

Logging and land clearing bring natural disasters to people. 
PN counting on Sanusi as ‘poster boy’ for Kedah election

PN counting on Sanusi as ‘poster boy’ for Kedah election

'So far, there's no other leader, only him.'
LETTER | Hui Ying's rare flaw in the Lim dynasty

LETTER | Hui Ying's rare flaw in the Lim dynasty

Administration should improve on internal communication to avoid such blunder. 
Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes

Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes

Despite ban, Afghan girls persevere in their quest for education. 
Jomo advised Dr M to be 'elder statesperson', retire from politics

Jomo advised Dr M to be 'elder statesperson', retire from politics

Dr M rejected the advice and his party was trounced during GE15.
YOURSAY | Should Anwar take up Dr M’s dare?

YOURSAY | Should Anwar take up Dr M’s dare?

’Surely government has enough evidence to expose Mahathir’s transgressions.’ 
Jomo: CEP didn’t produce report on country’s economy

Jomo: CEP didn’t produce report on country’s economy

Council did not collaborate on such a report, says economist.
Anwar shouldn’t have gone to Saudi Arabia without firm appointment - KJ

Anwar shouldn’t have gone to Saudi Arabia without firm appointment - KJ

Saudis may have warned of hectic schedule during Ramadan’s first week.
Rahmah Ramadan bazaars in 38 locations nationwide

Rahmah Ramadan bazaars in 38 locations nationwide

Minister says some stalls offer Menu Rahmah with a price of RM5 and below.
'Najib’s suit against Thomas filled with unconnected political issues'

'Najib’s suit against Thomas filled with unconnected political issues'

High Court releases judgment in Najib's wrongful prosecution suit case.