Archive - 31 March 2023

Media groups chide Fahmi over ‘slander’ Facebook comment

Media groups chide Fahmi over ‘slander’ Facebook comment

UPDATED 11.30PM | Nothing ‘slanderous’ about Berita Harians rate hike projection story, they say. 
Wee responds to more criticism from DAP, this time on China visit

Wee responds to more criticism from DAP, this time on China visit

MCA leaders self-funded their trip to China, he says. 
LETTER | Religious values: Final bastion of dignity and common sense

LETTER | Religious values: Final bastion of dignity and common sense

We need traditional family values to stabilise society.
Zahid's case: Further case management of prosecution's appeal on May 12

Zahid's case: Further case management of prosecution's appeal on May 12

Zahid’s counsel also submits to get AGC to consider discontinuing appeal. 
Ab Rauf sidesteps questions on the timing of power change

Ab Rauf sidesteps questions on the timing of power change

Speculations have been rife since 2021 that Ab Rauf wanted this post.
KTMB offers over 1k tickets for special express train to east coast for Aidilfitri

KTMB offers over 1k tickets for special express train to east coast for Aidilfitri

It urges consumers to book them via KTMB Mobile app or website. 
Elderly man charged with obstruction in stray dog fracas

Elderly man charged with obstruction in stray dog fracas

The 69-year-old pleads not guilty to the charge.
Unity govt in Malacca: New CM to consult Zahid first

Unity govt in Malacca: New CM to consult Zahid first

UPDATED 6PM | 'I need to understand Umno president's way forward' - Rauf. 
Opaque political appointments: A case for Parliament oversight

Opaque political appointments: A case for Parliament oversight

Advertise GLC appointments to public with selection criteria.
Umno Youth announces state chiefs, vice-chiefs

Umno Youth announces state chiefs, vice-chiefs

Appointments are to strengthen Umno and get youths to unite, Akmal says. 
'New subsidised diesel system excludes school bus, public transport'

'New subsidised diesel system excludes school bus, public transport'

Ahmad Maslan says this is to prevent fares from increasing.
Dengue cases up 14.8pct last week - Health DG

Dengue cases up 14.8pct last week - Health DG

Surge has resulted in reactivation of the cabinet panel on dengue.
‘Najib can try 2nd SRC review’ – lawyers

‘Najib can try 2nd SRC review’ – lawyers

However, lawyers say it will not be easy. 
Ab Rauf sworn in as Malacca's 13th Chief Minister

Ab Rauf sworn in as Malacca's 13th Chief Minister

UPDATED 5.46PM | Tg Bidara rep took oath of office before the head of state.
Cops identify sender of 'cannabis toothpaste' to PM, minister

Cops identify sender of 'cannabis toothpaste' to PM, minister

Lab analysis also finds toothpaste to not contain any drugs.
Malaysia will not allow big powers to dictate its future - PM Anwar

Malaysia will not allow big powers to dictate its future - PM Anwar

'Nobody should dictate to us. We’ll decide what is best for the country.'
Ex-Malacca CM Sulaiman urges people to support new govt

Ex-Malacca CM Sulaiman urges people to support new govt

Malacca Umno leader Rauf will be taking his place.
Bicycle tragedy: Clerk’s conviction for reckless driving can’t stand - lawyer

Bicycle tragedy: Clerk’s conviction for reckless driving can’t stand - lawyer

Charge framed against her is illegal, says Hisyam.
Hakam welcomes the move to abolish mandatory death sentence, but...

Hakam welcomes the move to abolish mandatory death sentence, but...

The 'barbaric' whipping punishment should also be removed, human rights body says.
Set timeline, milestones to resolve contract doctors issue - MMA

Set timeline, milestones to resolve contract doctors issue - MMA

Group believes breakthrough possible after PM pledges resolution in 3 years.
COMMENT | Is this the end of Najib's political career?

COMMENT | Is this the end of Najib's political career?

There were huge sighs of relief after his Federal Court review was dismissed.
LETTER | Open letter to Anwar on China

LETTER | Open letter to Anwar on China

Critical for our national sovereignty, territorial integrity.
Guan Eng: Bank Negara should maintain freeze on interest rate hikes

Guan Eng: Bank Negara should maintain freeze on interest rate hikes

Ex-minister wants Bank Negara to focus on Anwar's three key priorities.
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LETTER | Reform economic system for all to benefit

LETTER | Reform economic system for all to benefit

Only fair, equal distribution of wealth will allow country long-lasting progress.  
Anti-graft included in school syllabus - minister

Anti-graft included in school syllabus - minister

'Early exposure will educate students to hate corruption.'
3 Terrifying Termite Stories That Will Leave You Trembling

3 Terrifying Termite Stories That Will Leave You Trembling

Not bothered when you see signs of termites? Well think again. These 3 terrifying termite stories will make you shiver! Number 1 will shock you!
US accuses Fugees rapper of illegal lobbying for Jho Low, China govt

US accuses Fugees rapper of illegal lobbying for Jho Low, China govt

Prosecutors allege Michel was paid US$70m for his work. 
US stresses need for 'Cold War'-era crisis mechanisms with China

US stresses need for 'Cold War'-era crisis mechanisms with China

Heightened tensions with China over US stopover by Taiwan’s president.
Innov8tif joins Malaysian delegates to support Vietnam's Smart City initiative

Innov8tif joins Malaysian delegates to support Vietnam's Smart City initiative

Innov8tif Solutions Sdn. Bhd., a leading provider of digital identity (ID) verification solutions, announces its participation in Vietnam's Smart City Asia 2023.
From manual pricing to ChatGPT: How Air India is transforming under Tata

From manual pricing to ChatGPT: How Air India is transforming under Tata

Airline is ditching decades-old practices in effort to modernise.
SRC review: Apex court denies Najib's bid in 4-1 verdict

SRC review: Apex court denies Najib's bid in 4-1 verdict

UPDATED 8.32PM | Ex-PM will continue to serve his 12-year jail sentence. 
Turkish Parliament ratifies Finland's Nato accession as Sweden kept waiting

Turkish Parliament ratifies Finland's Nato accession as Sweden kept waiting

Finland, Sweden asked to join Nato last year in response to Russia-Ukraine war.
Shafee: Dissenting judgment in SRC review opens another avenue

Shafee: Dissenting judgment in SRC review opens another avenue

No confirmation on whether second review application will be filed.
New immigration DG to focus on tackling abuse of power among staff

New immigration DG to focus on tackling abuse of power among staff

Ruslin says he will not hesitate to take stern action on 'naughty' officers. 
YOURSAY | Muda will survive, Pejuang on shaky ground

YOURSAY | Muda will survive, Pejuang on shaky ground

‘The reason they are behaving this way is that they are impatient.’
China important trade partner for M'sia - Anwar

China important trade partner for M'sia - Anwar

PM describes China as the world's economic giant.
6 stations on Ampang-Sri Petaling LRT line closed from April 2

6 stations on Ampang-Sri Petaling LRT line closed from April 2

Trains have to be taken out of service for safety reasons. 
Trump criminally charged in New York, first for US ex-president

Trump criminally charged in New York, first for US ex-president

This comes after a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. 
No reservation confirmed for Kedah MB's event, says minister

No reservation confirmed for Kedah MB's event, says minister

Quotation still being prepared for hall that was 'already paid for'.
AKPK takes remedial action after being hacked

AKPK takes remedial action after being hacked

Agency says it rebuffed a ransom request.
Najib review D-Day

Najib review D-Day

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know.

UiTM agrees to reschedule internship dialogue: Syed Saddiq

UiTM agrees to reschedule internship dialogue: Syed Saddiq

Muda supporters chant outside as uni gates sealed shut.