Archive - 29 March 2023

Harapan, BN agree on parameters for state polls seat allocation

Harapan, BN agree on parameters for state polls seat allocation

Harapan sec-gen Saifuddin says negotiations have started.
Dewan Rakyat passes sexual offences against children amendments

Dewan Rakyat passes sexual offences against children amendments

Changes are aimed at providing better, more comprehensive protection to kids.
Dewan Rakyat approves stalking offences bill

Dewan Rakyat approves stalking offences bill

Penal Code amendments make offence punishable with 3 years' jail, fine.
Lawyer wants govt to set up task force to tackle land registry fraud

Lawyer wants govt to set up task force to tackle land registry fraud

He says existing measures are not enough to prevent abuse.
Zahid confirms Malacca CM's resignation

Zahid confirms Malacca CM's resignation

UPDATED 9.30PM | Umno chief will meet with state governor to nominate Sulaiman's replacement.
U-turn: Govt maintains education savings fund tax relief until 2024

U-turn: Govt maintains education savings fund tax relief until 2024

PM says reversal made after considering negative feedback from the public.
Cops say RM365m lost to love scams since 2018

Cops say RM365m lost to love scams since 2018

About 82.5pct of victims are women.
Video of Sandakan cop receiving something in a suspicious manner being probed

Video of Sandakan cop receiving something in a suspicious manner being probed

Our Integrity Division is investigating this, says the district police chief.
Job scam: M’sian embassy to hasten repatriation of victims

Job scam: M’sian embassy to hasten repatriation of victims

Authorities have rescued 12 individuals recently, envoy says. 
Sanusi claims federal govt barred him from its events, minister puzzled

Sanusi claims federal govt barred him from its events, minister puzzled

Fahmi Fadzil expresses surprise at the claim.
Special Aidilfitri aid of RM1k for N Sembilan civil servants

Special Aidilfitri aid of RM1k for N Sembilan civil servants

This is to appreciate state civil servants’ contributions, MB says. 
Mother allegedly harassed over unilateral conversion suit

Mother allegedly harassed over unilateral conversion suit

Lawyer claims five Islamic religious officers visited her home in Kota Tinggi.
PM: Govt firm in awarding contracts based on good governance ideals

PM: Govt firm in awarding contracts based on good governance ideals

Better to be strict on this to save the nation, Anwar says. 
Throwdown Tuesday: KJ moots PM vs opposition leader debates

Throwdown Tuesday: KJ moots PM vs opposition leader debates

Former minister says opposition can better position itself as alternative govt.
Talks of Ab Rauf replacing Sulaiman as Malacca CM arises again

Talks of Ab Rauf replacing Sulaiman as Malacca CM arises again

Harapan lawmaker will get one exco post, source says. 
Stray dog op scuffle: Man to be charged with obstructing civil servant

Stray dog op scuffle: Man to be charged with obstructing civil servant

UPDATED 7.13PM | PJ police chief says the officer involved will not face any charges.
Anwar: False allegations that unity govt oppresses states need to stop

Anwar: False allegations that unity govt oppresses states need to stop

These allegations are baseless slander, PM says. 
Nga: All new affordable housing projects to undergo analysis, tests

Nga: All new affordable housing projects to undergo analysis, tests

This is to ensure the projects are liveable and comfortable.
KL Tower, Higher Convenience with Cashless Parking

KL Tower, Higher Convenience with Cashless Parking

KL Tower started to adopt TimeTec Smart Parking in early 2023 to ease parking management.

Strike not best solution to handle health sector issues - Dr Noor Hisham

Strike not best solution to handle health sector issues - Dr Noor Hisham

'Problems that arise need to be dealt with in a more prudent way.'
‘M'sia-Cambodia domestic workers deal should include minimum wage’

‘M'sia-Cambodia domestic workers deal should include minimum wage’

Current agreement may leave domestic workers open to exploitation, groups say. 
Wan Fayhsal wants PM referred to privileges committee over Albukhary issue

Wan Fayhsal wants PM referred to privileges committee over Albukhary issue

This is for allegedly issuing misleading statements to Dewan Rakyat.
Tobacco Control Bill: Health minister vows to expedite its tabling

Tobacco Control Bill: Health minister vows to expedite its tabling

However, Zaliha says it may only be tabled at next Parliament session. 
Source: Annuar Musa to join PAS, may run in state polls

Source: Annuar Musa to join PAS, may run in state polls

Former Ketereh MP was sacked from Umno last December.
Ahmad Said reappointed head of Central T'ganu Development Authority

Ahmad Said reappointed head of Central T'ganu Development Authority

DPM hopes ex-MB's reappointment will spur region's growth.
‘Zombies’ hold protest to promote veganism at KLCC

‘Zombies’ hold protest to promote veganism at KLCC

'Veganism slows climate change and stabilises global food supply' – Peta Asia. 
Ministry to develop online system to cancel registration of motor vehicles

Ministry to develop online system to cancel registration of motor vehicles

PARLIAMENT | It can help those who wish to dispose of old or damaged vehicles.
Anti-hopping bill: Pahang PN will back it when tabled in state assembly

Anti-hopping bill: Pahang PN will back it when tabled in state assembly

We will support any bills to protect political stability – Tuan Ibrahim. 
PN lawmaker booted out of Dewan for defying deputy speaker's order

PN lawmaker booted out of Dewan for defying deputy speaker's order

In addition, Zulkifly Jusoh was also suspended for three days from today.
MPs, senators to undergo mandatory annual health screening

MPs, senators to undergo mandatory annual health screening

DPM says ANSM committee agrees to also conduct massive awareness campaign. 
PN MP moots increased jail time, chemical castration for paedophiles

PN MP moots increased jail time, chemical castration for paedophiles

PARLIAMENT | Child victims traumatised even in adulthood – Mas Ermieyati 
PM announces additional initiatives in Budget 2023

PM announces additional initiatives in Budget 2023

UPDATED 2.26PM | PARLIAMENT | They include Aidilfitri assistance, SSPN tax relief and SJKP housing credit. 
Police nab 9 people over threats made to ‘Ah Long’ loan defaulters

Police nab 9 people over threats made to ‘Ah Long’ loan defaulters

They will be held under remand until March 31. 
Bad deals: Kit Siang wants 1MDB task force to probe IPIC settlement too

Bad deals: Kit Siang wants 1MDB task force to probe IPIC settlement too

He urges Johari-led probe to submit findings in next Parliament meet.
Zuraida won GE14 due to PKR, not her personal qualities - Saifuddin

Zuraida won GE14 due to PKR, not her personal qualities - Saifuddin

He says this was proven when she failed to win the Ampang seat in GE15. 
Anwar's visit to China to boost KL-Beijing strategic ties

Anwar's visit to China to boost KL-Beijing strategic ties

Visit 'historic and meaningful' as Chinese govt invited Anwar.
Bank Negara: Low savings make some borrowers increasingly vulnerable

Bank Negara: Low savings make some borrowers increasingly vulnerable

This is due largely to the composition of their debt.
BNM: Banking system remained well-capitalised in second half of 2022

BNM: Banking system remained well-capitalised in second half of 2022

'Improvements in profitability will provide further support for banks’ capital buffers.' 
Shanghai's population drops in 2022 after Covid-19 lockdowns

Shanghai's population drops in 2022 after Covid-19 lockdowns

China is struggling with low birth rates due to various reasons. 
A Perfect Ramadan Pairing: Goodday Milk and Siti Khadijah bring something special for Ramadan

A Perfect Ramadan Pairing: Goodday Milk and Siti Khadijah bring something special for Ramadan

Goodday Milk collaborates with Siti Khadijah to launch a limited-edition packaging of kurma milk in light of Ramadan
Over 85pct of postal ballots returned in GE15

Over 85pct of postal ballots returned in GE15

Minister says govt plans to further improve process for upcoming polls.
China threatens response if US House speaker meets Taiwan president

China threatens response if US House speaker meets Taiwan president

'It will be another provocation that seriously violates the one-China principle.'
Court allows Jamal to defer paying RM300k to Teresa pending appeal

Court allows Jamal to defer paying RM300k to Teresa pending appeal

He was ordered last July to pay Kok for claiming she abused funds.

COMMENT | Integrity issues put Azam’s extension in the shade

COMMENT | Integrity issues put Azam’s extension in the shade

Unresolved matters surrounding MACC chief's share ownership haunt us still.
Abandon judicial overhaul idea, Biden urges Israeli govt

Abandon judicial overhaul idea, Biden urges Israeli govt

However, Netanyahu says Israel will not bow to ‘pressures from abroad’. 
Govt to study proposal on one-third seats for Sabah, S'wak

Govt to study proposal on one-third seats for Sabah, S'wak

PARLIAMENT | Cabinet will evaluate the study once completed, Azalina says. 
Water woes for Tasik Chini Orang Asli persist as lake remains polluted

Water woes for Tasik Chini Orang Asli persist as lake remains polluted

Villagers' plight still unresolved despite promises.

'Mosti's support letter does not imply govt's commitment to Serba Dinamik'

'Mosti's support letter does not imply govt's commitment to Serba Dinamik'

Minister says it's just an encouragement towards plans on space-related technologies.
LETTER | Unreasonable to terminate SSPN tax relief for contributors

LETTER | Unreasonable to terminate SSPN tax relief for contributors

It encourages parents to save for their children’s higher education. 
Simplify Mill Management

Simplify Mill Management

A palm oil mill is the central hub to produce crude palm oil or extract palm kernels for further refining. As the recipient of palm fruits from numerous sources from surrounding estates, then the first step in a long logistical chain downstream, a mill has many moving parts and operational challenges.
COMMENT | Haris Ibrahim and the impossible dream

COMMENT | Haris Ibrahim and the impossible dream

He uses diplomacy to get his universal message of love and mutual respect through.  
Kuwait court sentences Low to 10 years imprisonment in absentia

Kuwait court sentences Low to 10 years imprisonment in absentia

5 individuals have been sentenced over 1MDB-related charges, Kuwait newspaper reports. 
Ayob Khan new Bukit Aman CID director

Ayob Khan new Bukit Aman CID director

The appointment will be effective April 16.
YOURSAY | Much ado about PM’s Saudi Arabian visit

YOURSAY | Much ado about PM’s Saudi Arabian visit

‘This is not the first time something like this has taken place.’
PN 'poster boy' for Selangor still under discussion

PN 'poster boy' for Selangor still under discussion

PAS and Bersatu are negotiating who to nominate.
COMMENT | Why fuss about Anwar's visit? Look at Hadi's claim on Saudi

COMMENT | Why fuss about Anwar's visit? Look at Hadi's claim on Saudi

Could you imagine if Hadi was prime minister? 
Concerns raised over proposal to exclude nicotine from Poisons Act

Concerns raised over proposal to exclude nicotine from Poisons Act

It would lead to loss of control of vape products, says MMA.
Dr M challenges Anwar

Dr M challenges Anwar

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know. 

PM: Govt respects apex court's decision on MACC probe against judge

PM: Govt respects apex court's decision on MACC probe against judge

Anwar says MACC has right to investigate, but judiciary has procedures too.