Archive - 11 April 2023

Guan Eng breaks fast with Umno division

Guan Eng breaks fast with Umno division

The scene would've been unimaginable six months ago.
Debating Suhakam annual report up to Parliament regulations - Azalina

Debating Suhakam annual report up to Parliament regulations - Azalina

Minister says govt is committed to tabling report on time as well.
Govt declares one of alleged Sulu sultan heirs as terrorist

Govt declares one of alleged Sulu sultan heirs as terrorist

Fuad A Kiram is accused of involvement in the Lahad Datu intrusion.
'He can say what he wants' - Khaled on DAP rep's UUCA forum criticism

'He can say what he wants' - Khaled on DAP rep's UUCA forum criticism

Minister says this after Tanah Rata rep calls town hall 'brainwashing session'.
Kelantan MB meets PM 3 weeks after state reps push for oil royalties

Kelantan MB meets PM 3 weeks after state reps push for oil royalties

Ahmad Yakob says meeting with Anwar 'gives hope' to his state.
Hartal Doktor Kontrak urges govt to expedite health reform commissions

Hartal Doktor Kontrak urges govt to expedite health reform commissions

Group also wants contract doctors' welfare to be improved.
Kedah PKR: Sanusi's Finance Council conspiracy not feasible

Kedah PKR: Sanusi's Finance Council conspiracy not feasible

Vice-chief Nor Azrina says of MB's claim of plan to drop him.
Syed Saddiq 'never told anyone' funds raised were for reimbursing him

Syed Saddiq 'never told anyone' funds raised were for reimbursing him

Prosecution: He instructed the RM120k to be put into his bank account.
COMMENT | GE15 gender voting: Looking beyond ethnicity Part 1

COMMENT | GE15 gender voting: Looking beyond ethnicity Part 1

Ignoring women and their concerns comes with political peril.
Collaboration with Rahman can further strengthen Sabah Umno - Bung

Collaboration with Rahman can further strengthen Sabah Umno - Bung

Both share the same aim of bringing state Umno to a higher level.
Tupperware warns it could go out of business, sending shares plunging

Tupperware warns it could go out of business, sending shares plunging

Shares plunged 49pct after it warned of acute cash shortages.
Optimise allocations to benefit rakyat, state govts told

Optimise allocations to benefit rakyat, state govts told

Health Ministry received 2nd largest increase in Budget 2023, minister says.
Foreign workers freeze will affect country's productivity - trade group

Foreign workers freeze will affect country's productivity - trade group

FMM says it will affect the recruitment process, especially among SMEs.
Former Perlis MB to be charged again tomorrow

Former Perlis MB to be charged again tomorrow

Azlan Man will face five charges of money laundering in KL Sessions Court.
81pct EPF members cannot live above poverty level after retiring

81pct EPF members cannot live above poverty level after retiring

Only 19pct of EPF contributors have the basic savings level - Anwar Ibahim
Group: Cops, media expose Johor teen to online gender-based violence

Group: Cops, media expose Johor teen to online gender-based violence

Watchdog group highlights several violations of minor's privacy.
Govt looking at setting up Public Defender's Office, says Azalina

Govt looking at setting up Public Defender's Office, says Azalina

Proposal to improve access to criminal legal assistance being scrutinised.
Political education already in school syllabus - minister

Political education already in school syllabus - minister

Fadhlina responds to suggestion of educating future GE16 voters.
From Paper to Pixels: The Role of Fintech in Growing Digital Businesses

From Paper to Pixels: The Role of Fintech in Growing Digital Businesses

In today's fast-paced digital world, technology has revolutionised the way businesses operate, leading more to digitalisation as they seek to expand and reach new heights.
Reducing cost of living remains govt's focus, says Rafizi

Reducing cost of living remains govt's focus, says Rafizi

The Menu Rahmah initiative is targeted at helping the poor, he says.
Woman charged with concealing RM900k belonging to businessperson

Woman charged with concealing RM900k belonging to businessperson

The accused pleads not guilty to the charge.
LG releases preliminary earnings for first-quarter 2023

LG releases preliminary earnings for first-quarter 2023

Second Highest First Quarter Revenue With Steady Growth Based on Strong Fundamentals
Sam: I'm haunted by bicycle tragedy, will carry to grave

Sam: I'm haunted by bicycle tragedy, will carry to grave

UPDATED 1.56PM | Clerk apologises to victims' families.
Bank worker kills 5 co-workers in Kentucky, US shooting

Bank worker kills 5 co-workers in Kentucky, US shooting

Attacker broadcast live video of attack on social media.
Fadhlina: Special school holiday on April 19

Fadhlina: Special school holiday on April 19

UPDATED 2PM | Holiday for all schools in celebration of Raya.
Umno eyes state seat in Permatang Pauh, PKR cites status quo

Umno eyes state seat in Permatang Pauh, PKR cites status quo

All state seats won by Harapan are expected to be retained by the coalition.
Johor bicycle tragedy: Sam Ke Ting acquitted

Johor bicycle tragedy: Sam Ke Ting acquitted

UPDATED 1.45PM | Court allows clerk's appeal to quash guilty verdict and sentence.
MBPJ: Dog catcher did not hit senior citizen intentionally

MBPJ: Dog catcher did not hit senior citizen intentionally

Council explains why the personnel involved is not charged.
COMMENT | Anwar’s rhetorical slip is showing

COMMENT | Anwar’s rhetorical slip is showing

PM’s elocution struggles to keep up with his thought process.
Alibaba unveils Tongyi Qianwen, AI model similar to GPT

Alibaba unveils Tongyi Qianwen, AI model similar to GPT

It will first be integrated into the DingTalk workplace messaging app.
Civil servant, sister-in-law on remand for power abuse

Civil servant, sister-in-law on remand for power abuse

It involves supply procurements for a federal department.
Dalai Lama apologises after asking boy to 'suck my tongue'

Dalai Lama apologises after asking boy to 'suck my tongue'

The spiritual leader was caught saying it on video.
LETTER | Condemning Najib's associates of smearing judge Nazlan

LETTER | Condemning Najib's associates of smearing judge Nazlan

'Campaign appears to subvert justice, bring judiciary into disrepute.'
COMMENT | Love is punished, but not corruption and hatred

COMMENT | Love is punished, but not corruption and hatred

The case of double standards is at it again.
Aussie authorities seized 336kg of heroin smuggled from M'sia - police

Aussie authorities seized 336kg of heroin smuggled from M'sia - police

The drugs are estimated to be worth RM789.56 million.
Local arts scene celebrates its post-pandemic best

Local arts scene celebrates its post-pandemic best

The 18th Boh Cameronian Awards will combine three years' worth of work.

The Silent Disease: Chronic Kidney Disease

The Silent Disease: Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It is a condition in which the kidneys are not able to filter waste from the body properly, leading to a build-up of toxins and other substances.
Ukraine battles rage, Kyiv reported to rethink counter-offensive after leak

Ukraine battles rage, Kyiv reported to rethink counter-offensive after leak

Russians pounded the besieged Bakhmut and other cities with air strikes.
US spending US$5 billion to speed up development of new Covid vaccines

US spending US$5 billion to speed up development of new Covid vaccines

The investment aims to provide better protection from coronaviruses.
YOURSAY | Whose side is Azalina on?

YOURSAY | Whose side is Azalina on?

‘Where do we draw the line between party politics and ethics?'
Timely to set up Asian Monetary Fund now - financial experts

Timely to set up Asian Monetary Fund now - financial experts

They say it provides Asian countries with better alternative during crises.
Celebrity preacher acquitted of rape charge

Celebrity preacher acquitted of rape charge

Prosecution fails to establish prima facie case against Da’i Syed.
Anwar pledges to fight against those who plunder nation's wealth

Anwar pledges to fight against those who plunder nation's wealth

PM says in no terms will he make compromises.
Zuraida goes to court in bid to reclaim PBM top post

Zuraida goes to court in bid to reclaim PBM top post

This follows a protracted power struggle after her sacking from the party.