Archive - 3 April 2023

LETTER | No to total abolition of capital punishment

LETTER | No to total abolition of capital punishment

Death penalty should be reserved for the 'rarest of rare' cases.
PN denies links to strike by contract doctors

PN denies links to strike by contract doctors

'No, we’re not. We are just supporting their movement.'
Egg importer demands RM20m from Azmin over Deepak link

Egg importer demands RM20m from Azmin over Deepak link

Company wants Azmin to retract and publicly apologise for his claims.
Investigation paper opened on alleged police extortion case

Investigation paper opened on alleged police extortion case

Kuala Lumpur police have identified the cop and individual involved.
MOF: Phase 2 of Rahmah cash aid starts April 5

MOF: Phase 2 of Rahmah cash aid starts April 5

A total of RM1.26b will be channelled to 8.7 million B40 recipients.
Strike or not, don't ignore contract doctors’ demands – DAP MP

Strike or not, don't ignore contract doctors’ demands – DAP MP

We must address their long-standing woes soon, Kelvin Yii says. 
Senators stand on one leg for a minute in support for Isaiah Jacob

Senators stand on one leg for a minute in support for Isaiah Jacob

PARLIAMENT | His debate touches on the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
EPF finalises mechanism for Account 2 support facility, starts on April 7

EPF finalises mechanism for Account 2 support facility, starts on April 7

Members who meet eligibility criteria may apply through participating banks.
Kg Tanduo residents still traumatised by Lahad Datu incursion

Kg Tanduo residents still traumatised by Lahad Datu incursion

They were taken captive and almost got slaughtered by Sulu terrorists. 
Cop, tourist probed over alleged extortion video

Cop, tourist probed over alleged extortion video

The police personnel had allegedly demanded RM200 from the woman.
COMMENT | Will Zahid drag Anwar down?

COMMENT | Will Zahid drag Anwar down?

Unity govt must be about the PM’s agenda, not his deputy’s quest.
'Chance encounter' - Wan Saiful meets '300km walk' EPF man

'Chance encounter' - Wan Saiful meets '300km walk' EPF man

All this was unplanned, says MP, attributing it to divine intervention.

Business as usual at hospitals despite strike threat

Business as usual at hospitals despite strike threat

UPDATED 9.20PM | Mogok Doktor refuses to comment on threat from contract doctors.
Dewan Rakyat passes abolition of mandatory death sentence

Dewan Rakyat passes abolition of mandatory death sentence

UPDATED 4.42PM | PARLIAMENT | No data to support death sentence helps prevent crime, Ramkarpal says. 
Huawei releases 2022 Annual Report: Steady Operations, Sustainable Survival and Development

Huawei releases 2022 Annual Report: Steady Operations, Sustainable Survival and Development

Huawei released its 2022 Annual Report recently. The company reports steady operations throughout 2022, having generated CNY642.3 billion in revenue and CNY35.6 billion in net profits.
Group warns killers will escape justice if mandatory death abolished

Group warns killers will escape justice if mandatory death abolished

UPDATED 7.20PM | It fears murderers will be on the loose again to commit crime.
Najib's SRC review verdict: Full majority and minority judgments

Najib's SRC review verdict: Full majority and minority judgments

Federal Court ruled against ex-PM's bid in a 4-1 majority ruling. 
Court bins Sanusi's appeal, damages raised to RM120k

Court bins Sanusi's appeal, damages raised to RM120k

Court orders Kedah MB to pay Mahfuz RM10k in costs too. 
Age limit for taxi, e-hailing vehicles increased to 15 years

Age limit for taxi, e-hailing vehicles increased to 15 years

The move is to improve quality of transport system, according to Apad.
Govt to study again need for SSPN tax relief after 2024

Govt to study again need for SSPN tax relief after 2024

We will listen to stakeholders before making any decision – deputy minister. 
COMMENT | Embrace AI to improve teaching, learning outcomes

COMMENT | Embrace AI to improve teaching, learning outcomes

Artificial Intelligence is the future of education.
Terengganu sultanah case - S'wak Report editor's bid hits brick wall

Terengganu sultanah case - S'wak Report editor's bid hits brick wall

AGC rejects bid to have criminal defamation charge dropped. 
COMMENT | Urgent need to reform education system

COMMENT | Urgent need to reform education system

Malaysia needs to keep up as our future is at stake. 
Parenting Workshops at ISKL: A Comprehensive Look

Parenting Workshops at ISKL: A Comprehensive Look

The partnership between students, parents, and staff members exemplifies The International School of Kuala Lumpur's (ISKL) status as a parent-governed school with a parent-elected board.
South China Sea dispute: M’sia ready to negotiate with China

South China Sea dispute: M’sia ready to negotiate with China

We also spoke about Myanmar and Rohingyas, Anwar says. 
Trio given marching orders over 'minister a liar' row

Trio given marching orders over 'minister a liar' row

PARLIAMENT | This is over minister's remarks about Malay reserve land in Kedah.

Finland's PM Marin concedes defeat as right-wing party wins polls

Finland's PM Marin concedes defeat as right-wing party wins polls

National Coalition Party plans to address Finland’s high debt ratio to GDP. 
Najib cites dissenting SRC judgment to bolster pardon bid

Najib cites dissenting SRC judgment to bolster pardon bid

This is about him not getting a fair trial, says Shafee.
COMMENT | Is Malaysia serious about tackling child marriage?

COMMENT | Is Malaysia serious about tackling child marriage?

Child marriages jeopardise their future and health. 
Malacca exco expected to be sworn in this Wednesday

Malacca exco expected to be sworn in this Wednesday

Chief minister says the proposed names had been accepted by DPM.
Senior doctors urge govt to resolve contract doctors impasse

Senior doctors urge govt to resolve contract doctors impasse

They fear such action could have negative impact on healthcare system.
PN MPs stage walkout over EPF withdrawal debate rejection

PN MPs stage walkout over EPF withdrawal debate rejection

UPDATED 1.09PM | PARLIAMENT | 'I cannot overrule speaker's decision', deputy says. 
YOURSAY | Fix the problem, not threaten doctors

YOURSAY | Fix the problem, not threaten doctors

‘To suppress symptoms is to allow the disease to flare up.’
Anwar: China receptive to their companies hiring M'sians first

Anwar: China receptive to their companies hiring M'sians first

They will also hold training programme for local workers, PM says.
'MIC can't claim traditional seats in Penang after repeated losses'

'MIC can't claim traditional seats in Penang after repeated losses'

MIC must negotiate with BN over seat allocation, says Ramasamy.
AG seeks Najib-Irwan IPIC trial postponement

AG seeks Najib-Irwan IPIC trial postponement

UPDATED 11.05AM | There's discussion of a settlement, Shafee claims.
LETTER | 10th Prime Minister – Reformasi is being realised…

LETTER | 10th Prime Minister – Reformasi is being realised…

Avoid repeating the mistakes of the previous Pakatan Harapan regime.
New Malacca exco to include federal govt partners - Zahid

New Malacca exco to include federal govt partners - Zahid

We support coalition government at state level, DPM adds.
PM Anwar thanks Saudi govt again for the invitation

PM Anwar thanks Saudi govt again for the invitation

'Cooperation between both countries will continue to be strengthened.'
COMMENT | Will Johor Islamic Religious Dept be investigated?

COMMENT | Will Johor Islamic Religious Dept be investigated?

There will be attempts to disrupt and hamper the secular civil process.
Car services groups warn of unfair competition as EU data plan stalls

Car services groups warn of unfair competition as EU data plan stalls

This could bring unfair competition from US and Chinese tech companies, they warn.
Doctors strike

Doctors strike

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