Archive - 13 April 2023

MACC nabs minister's aide

MACC nabs minister's aide

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know. 
Declassify foreign workers’ management report, PSM urges govt

Declassify foreign workers’ management report, PSM urges govt

This comes after human resources minister’s officer was nabbed for graft. 
Healthcare services untaxed by rise in Covid-19 admissions

Healthcare services untaxed by rise in Covid-19 admissions

Most patients are the elderly and those with co-morbidity – Zaliha. 
Supermax urges former migrant workers to seek fee reimbursement

Supermax urges former migrant workers to seek fee reimbursement

It’s part of the company’s effort to complete its labour policy transformation.

Tycoon Lee denies financial woes, blames 'bankruptcy' on ex-employee

Tycoon Lee denies financial woes, blames 'bankruptcy' on ex-employee

He repeatedly denies bankruptcy status despite information from Insolvency Department.
Kuching NRD issues MyKad-less cancer patient temporary documents

Kuching NRD issues MyKad-less cancer patient temporary documents

This is to allow her to travel to Miri and receive treatment.
Nine motorcycles and four electric scooters were destroyed in a fire

Nine motorcycles and four electric scooters were destroyed in a fire

The fire broke out at 3.45pm, in front of Suria KLCC shopping centre.
Lawyer: Ruling shows not all fatal accidents driver's fault

Lawyer: Ruling shows not all fatal accidents driver's fault

Appellate court ruling shows subordinate courts 'cannot just presume guilt'.
Include Songkran Day in Kedah's tourism calender - Umno leader

Include Songkran Day in Kedah's tourism calender - Umno leader

Mahdzir Khalid says the Siamese water festival can be a tourist attraction.
Over 19k domestic violence cases reported in past three years

Over 19k domestic violence cases reported in past three years

PARLIAMENT | Year 2021 records the highest number of cases in that period.
MyKad seizure: Minister instructs fresh investigation

MyKad seizure: Minister instructs fresh investigation

UPDATED 6.19PM | There are currently conflicting accounts on when cancer patient's MyKad was seized.
Penang seeks cloud seeding assistance from Nadma

Penang seeks cloud seeding assistance from Nadma

It wants to do cloud seeding in dam water catchment areas.
Former Malacca CM's ex-aide faces 12 bribery charges, totalling over RM400k

Former Malacca CM's ex-aide faces 12 bribery charges, totalling over RM400k

He is accused of committing the offences in 2017 and 2018.
Seven ongoing Datasonic contracts awarded without open tender

Seven ongoing Datasonic contracts awarded without open tender

The contracts were awarded under three different home ministers.
Fearing govt collapse, Bersih calls for reforms soon

Fearing govt collapse, Bersih calls for reforms soon

'Parliamentary reforms are needed to bring long-term political stability.'
MACC nabs aide to  human resources minister

MACC nabs aide to human resources minister

UPDATED 5.20PM | Arrest linked to allegations of graft involving hiring of migrants.
Pakatan-BN seat distribution expected to be ready by 'end-April'

Pakatan-BN seat distribution expected to be ready by 'end-April'

This is in preparation for the upcoming state elections.

UK lawyer rubbishes 'terrorist' label against alleged Sulu heir

UK lawyer rubbishes 'terrorist' label against alleged Sulu heir

'Malaysia just made this up in desperation because every other trick is failing.'
Ramasamy: PAS MP can be charged with sedition over incendiary questions

Ramasamy: PAS MP can be charged with sedition over incendiary questions

There is no absolute free speech in Parliament, says DAP leader.
LETTER | Curb rising tide of hatred against Rohingyas

LETTER | Curb rising tide of hatred against Rohingyas

This vulnerable group faces real threat of physical harm.
Can AI answer your money questions? We put chatbots to the test

Can AI answer your money questions? We put chatbots to the test

ChatGPT and Bard give their views on some classic personal finance questions. 
North Korea fires missile; South condemns 'grave provocation'

North Korea fires missile; South condemns 'grave provocation'

Missile flew near Japan, triggering momentary alarm in Hokkaido.
Kit Siang: 'Double Six Crash' report should never have been kept secret

Kit Siang: 'Double Six Crash' report should never have been kept secret

The veteran DAP politician lauds the govt for releasing the report.
SoftBank to sell nearly all its stake in Alibaba - FT report

SoftBank to sell nearly all its stake in Alibaba - FT report

The Japanese investment firm has been seeking ways to monetise its stake in Alibaba.
Discord says it is cooperating in probe of classified material breach

Discord says it is cooperating in probe of classified material breach

Probe so far indicates that secret documents appeared as early as January.
Man nabbed for allegedly uploading racist comments on social media

Man nabbed for allegedly uploading racist comments on social media

Police also confiscated handphone and laptop.
Leave for Shafee’s counterclaim over RM9.41m tax calculation denied

Leave for Shafee’s counterclaim over RM9.41m tax calculation denied

High Court: The proper forum for this is the Special Commissioners of Income Tax.
COMMENT | Unity government ends if Najib walks free

COMMENT | Unity government ends if Najib walks free

Freeing Najib will also amplify the Green Wave.
S'gor exco chides Maran MP's narrow-minded take on new villages

S'gor exco chides Maran MP's narrow-minded take on new villages

Ng says new villages are economic, cultural engines that benefit the country.
Hard for non-Muslim students to buy food on campus

Hard for non-Muslim students to buy food on campus

This is because cafés have limited their operating hours during fasting month.

KINIGUIDE | Najib's royal pardon bid - how does it work?

KINIGUIDE | Najib's royal pardon bid - how does it work?

We look into the key areas of a royal pardon process. 
LETTER | Only through reforms can justice be served

LETTER | Only through reforms can justice be served

Uphold Code of Ethics to ensure judiciary remains impartial and independent.

MP SPEAKS | Seeing ourselves as creators, not merely consumers

MP SPEAKS | Seeing ourselves as creators, not merely consumers

Malaysians can become great innovators as we are adaptable and creative. 
COMMENT | Saifuddin deserves credit, too, for his swift action

COMMENT | Saifuddin deserves credit, too, for his swift action

We all hope Lina will be taken care of - MyKad or no MyKad.
Azalina: Courts awarded RM1.54m to families of custodial death victims

Azalina: Courts awarded RM1.54m to families of custodial death victims

The amount is the total from 3 suits between 2016 and 2023.
PAS seeks to strike out Mujahid's defamation suit

PAS seeks to strike out Mujahid's defamation suit

The suit is over Amanah vice-chief's statement on LGBT.
YOURSAY | Racism reaches new heights in Parliament

YOURSAY | Racism reaches new heights in Parliament

'Citizenship does not follow a colour line.'
Work together to provide safety nets for children - commissioner

Work together to provide safety nets for children - commissioner

This is needed to address gaps in protecting children's rights.