Archive - 8 April 2023

2.8m passports issued post-Covid, no applications rejected - minister

2.8m passports issued post-Covid, no applications rejected - minister

45pct apply for passports online, Saifuddin says.
RM63m in Raya aid for rubber smallholders - Zahid

RM63m in Raya aid for rubber smallholders - Zahid

Aid to benefit 318,642 rubber smallholders under Risda.
Red Crescent Society probes teen girl's alleged misconduct

Red Crescent Society probes teen girl's alleged misconduct

MRC threatens legal action against those misusing their logo.
Zahid reassures Hajiji to stay as Sabah CM until end of term

Zahid reassures Hajiji to stay as Sabah CM until end of term

No triggering political change in the state, BN chief says.
MMEA to reactivate cross-border crime operation for Hari Raya

MMEA to reactivate cross-border crime operation for Hari Raya

Op Khas Pagar Laut to deal with crime including migrant smuggling.
M'sia to continue with diplomacy on South China Sea issues

M'sia to continue with diplomacy on South China Sea issues

Foreign Ministry says Asean states are committed to negotiate within international laws.
Ministry to study incentives for traders offering Menu Rahmah

Ministry to study incentives for traders offering Menu Rahmah

Minister Salahuddin says govt will identify assistance needed by participating businesses.
Indecency case: Freed from detention, couple seeks MP's help

Indecency case: Freed from detention, couple seeks MP's help

Couple claims they were accosted by people posing as police.
Special 3R police task force probes 7 cases since inception

Special 3R police task force probes 7 cases since inception

The task force formed last month has so far detained two suspects.
Senior lawyer: Agong has to act on advice of Pardons Board

Senior lawyer: Agong has to act on advice of Pardons Board

Incorrect to say king has sole discretion for pardons, he says.
Govt allocates RM35m for PPR community empowerment programmes

Govt allocates RM35m for PPR community empowerment programmes

PM says initiatives aimed to strengthen role of community in upkeep.
DAP backs Anwar on neutral Asean, chides Aussie 'escalation'

DAP backs Anwar on neutral Asean, chides Aussie 'escalation'

Lim says nuclear subs pose risk to trade in Asean waters.
Asean should remain neutral zone - Anwar

Asean should remain neutral zone - Anwar

'We don't want region to be base for military competition.'
PM: Petronas not yielding to China, Muhyiddin should pay attention

PM: Petronas not yielding to China, Muhyiddin should pay attention

Anwar retorts that PN leader should attend Parliament, listen to govt's explanations.
Seri Alam police deny 'parading' teenager, silent on handcuffs use

Seri Alam police deny 'parading' teenager, silent on handcuffs use

UPDATED 6PM | Police say they did not arrange for anyone to take photos of teen's remand process. 
COMMENT | MP, former Bar presidents barking up the wrong tree

COMMENT | MP, former Bar presidents barking up the wrong tree

Instead of targetting Azalina, MACC, they should scrutinise issues raised in probe.
COMMENT | Anwar, just sock it to Mahathir

COMMENT | Anwar, just sock it to Mahathir

As long as Mahathir is still around, he will not stop criticising Anwar. 
Anwar: Agong has sole discretion on pardons, no conflict of interest

Anwar: Agong has sole discretion on pardons, no conflict of interest

UPDATED 12.06PM | This is despite the PM being on the Pardons Board.
Umno quest for Najib's pardon not a problem for PM - lawmaker

Umno quest for Najib's pardon not a problem for PM - lawmaker

MP explains Agong has the biggest say in pardons.
COMMENT | Who's in charge - Anwar, Zahid, or Najib?

COMMENT | Who's in charge - Anwar, Zahid, or Najib?

Convicted ex-PM's attempt at royal pardon a worrying development.
Sabah's non-revenue water rate at 60pct: Shahelmy

Sabah's non-revenue water rate at 60pct: Shahelmy

Sabah Water Dept will improve supply system to reduce loss of water resources. 
First 2023 Dewan Rakyat sitting: PN tops attendance rate

First 2023 Dewan Rakyat sitting: PN tops attendance rate

Hansard shows PN MPs had best turnout averaging 29.2 days out of 31.
'Minister's excuse on nicotine exemption from Poisons Act unacceptable'

'Minister's excuse on nicotine exemption from Poisons Act unacceptable'

MMA wants govt to pass Control of Smoking and Tobacco Products Bill first. 
Covid-19 spike in education cluster under control, says minister

Covid-19 spike in education cluster under control, says minister

Intervention measures include isolation, reminding, monitoring student health.
YOURSAY | It's called diplomacy with China, Muhyiddin

YOURSAY | It's called diplomacy with China, Muhyiddin

'It doesn't mean we conceded our sovereignty.'