Archive - 4 April 2023

Nik Nazmi maintains Kedah Malay reserve land on decline under Sanusi

Nik Nazmi maintains Kedah Malay reserve land on decline under Sanusi

Information given at Parliament based on figures from Kedah Land Office – minister. 

'ALR reaches deal with Kesas, Sprint and Litrak on warranty claims'

'ALR reaches deal with Kesas, Sprint and Litrak on warranty claims'

Highway operators to resolve matter with government under concession agreement terms - Gamuda. 

Backbenchers dominate Parliament Special Select Committees

Backbenchers dominate Parliament Special Select Committees

The share of members is reflective of Dewan Rakyat's composition.
Mahfuz mulls contempt action against Sanusi

Mahfuz mulls contempt action against Sanusi

This is over Kedah MB's move to repost a defamatory statement on Facebook.
KINIGUIDE | Who are the doctors striking and what do they want?

KINIGUIDE | Who are the doctors striking and what do they want?

April 3-5 strike calls for doctors to take leave or resign.
Mogok Doktor deactivates social media accounts on Day 2 of 'strike'

Mogok Doktor deactivates social media accounts on Day 2 of 'strike'

The group used Instagram as main way of disseminating information.
Legal letter: Anwar's lawyers request extension, Dr M agrees

Legal letter: Anwar's lawyers request extension, Dr M agrees

Mahathir's lawyers say the ex-PM reserves his rights in the present claim.
MCMC warns public of fake emails, cash prize scam

MCMC warns public of fake emails, cash prize scam

Don’t get deceived by unverified emails, it says. 
Pendang MP - Dr M took 6 years to crack down, Anwar took 3 months

Pendang MP - Dr M took 6 years to crack down, Anwar took 3 months

UPDATED 8.46PM | Awang makes this comparison in his defence against Anwar’s defamation suit. 
'Pay up or risk being sued' - ultimatum from retrenched workers to firm

'Pay up or risk being sued' - ultimatum from retrenched workers to firm

They have given the ammunition company two weeks to respond.
Decriminalising suicide attempts a positive step in health reforms

Decriminalising suicide attempts a positive step in health reforms

They also propose several plans to support mental health care in Malaysia
RM1,200 special Aidilfitri assistance for Pahang civil servants

RM1,200 special Aidilfitri assistance for Pahang civil servants

RM200 will also be given to orphans, pensioners and single mothers.
New PAC wants open proceedings, to visit LCS

New PAC wants open proceedings, to visit LCS

Finding out LCS' latest development will be first order of business.
Moratorium on suicide penalties proposed until its decriminalisation

Moratorium on suicide penalties proposed until its decriminalisation

PARLIAMENT | Second reading of bills will be at next sitting in May. 
In 'walking the talk', Kedah MB walks into possible legal snag

In 'walking the talk', Kedah MB walks into possible legal snag

Sanusi has reposted his defamatory statement despite an injunction restraining him.
Wan Saiful defends PN top leaders' absence from Parliament

Wan Saiful defends PN top leaders' absence from Parliament

'Improvements must be made to Prime Minister's Question Time.'
No data leak in early morning 'cyberattack' - Immigration DG

No data leak in early morning 'cyberattack' - Immigration DG

UPDATED 4.46pm | Please refrain from speculating as it may confuse the public – Ruslin.
Anwar asserts Petronas' South China Sea activities within M'sian waters

Anwar asserts Petronas' South China Sea activities within M'sian waters

PARLIAMENT | This matter was raised with China because both sides have overlapping claims, he says.
No need to continue depending on US dollar in investments - PM

No need to continue depending on US dollar in investments - PM

'Negotiations between Malaysia and other countries should use currencies of both countries.'
PM: On-call allowance extended to doctors at six clinics

PM: On-call allowance extended to doctors at six clinics

The clinics are those involved in project to reduce hospital overcrowding.
Golden Screen Cinemas continues to champion autism awareness efforts with year-long #LovingAutism campaign

Golden Screen Cinemas continues to champion autism awareness efforts with year-long #LovingAutism campaign

In joint effort with The Hope Project and the National Autism Society of Malaysia, GSC lines up year-long initiatives in support of the autism community.
NGO: Clear ex-drug offenders' criminal records to give them second shot at life

NGO: Clear ex-drug offenders' criminal records to give them second shot at life

This would allow thousands of ex-convicts to secure jobs, says Masac.
After RimbaWatch's alarm, forester institute calls for action

After RimbaWatch's alarm, forester institute calls for action

Irim wants govt to devise forest conservation strategy.
Fahmi points to PM Q&A no-show by Hadi, Hamzah, Muhyiddin

Fahmi points to PM Q&A no-show by Hadi, Hamzah, Muhyiddin

'This is the best opportunity for the opposition to raise questions.'
Mas Ermieyati, Shu Qi appointed PAC chair, deputy

Mas Ermieyati, Shu Qi appointed PAC chair, deputy

UPDATED 12.58PM | PARLIAMENT | Motion passed unanimously.
PIPES For All: Catalysing an Inclusive Digital Talent Surge in Asia Pacific

PIPES For All: Catalysing an Inclusive Digital Talent Surge in Asia Pacific

In Asia Pacific, Huawei has established the PIPES Talent Model as a blueprint for digital talent development.
Suhakam welcomes abolition of mandatory death penalty

Suhakam welcomes abolition of mandatory death penalty

It is a positive step towards the ratification of UNCAT, the commission says.
LETTER | Don't approve rare earth mining in Bukit Enggang, Kedah

LETTER | Don't approve rare earth mining in Bukit Enggang, Kedah

Mining activities will disrupt forest biodiversity and its functions. 
Trump arrives in New York for surrender, opposes TV court coverage

Trump arrives in New York for surrender, opposes TV court coverage

'Witch hunt, as our once great country is going to hell!'
Apex court strikes out bid to revive sedition suit against Hadi

Apex court strikes out bid to revive sedition suit against Hadi

UPDATED 11.50AM | Bench unanimously allows preliminary objection by Hadi's counsel.
More unsubsidised fuel stations at border areas - Zahid

More unsubsidised fuel stations at border areas - Zahid

More stations in six states including Perlis and Johor.
Exco: No reports of contract doctors in Perak joining strike

Exco: No reports of contract doctors in Perak joining strike

No disruption in hospital services statewide as well.
COMMENT | The charade of 'fair trial' has hit a royal note

COMMENT | The charade of 'fair trial' has hit a royal note

Dragging on the 4-1 judgment must be a desperate attempt to escape justice.
MetMalaysia: Strong quake hits North Sumatra, tremors felt in several states

MetMalaysia: Strong quake hits North Sumatra, tremors felt in several states

No tsunami threat to Malaysia.
DiCaprio says Jho Low planned to donate to Obama's 2012 campaign

DiCaprio says Jho Low planned to donate to Obama's 2012 campaign

The actor says Low revealed plans to donate up to US$30 million.
PLS Plantations signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with COFCO Food Import to cooperate on Food Security in Malaysia and China

PLS Plantations signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with COFCO Food Import to cooperate on Food Security in Malaysia and China

This partnership signifies a substantial milestone for PLS Plantations, as it aligns with the Group's ambition to become a global leader in food production.
YOURSAY | Should Najib be pardoned due to technicality?

YOURSAY | Should Najib be pardoned due to technicality?

’Najib has had more than his fair share of justice.’
One dissenting judgment no ground for review, says Malaysian Bar

One dissenting judgment no ground for review, says Malaysian Bar

It's a difference of opinion - the majority judgment prevails, explains Karen Cheah.
Yii: Excluding liquid nicotine from Poisons Act a 'regressive move'

Yii: Excluding liquid nicotine from Poisons Act a 'regressive move'

He calls for an accompanying act to regulate vape and tobacco products.
Finland to join Nato on Tuesday, Sweden still waiting

Finland to join Nato on Tuesday, Sweden still waiting

It abandons decades of military non-alignment after Russia invaded Ukraine.