Archive - 14 April 2023

Penang Bumi Development Council to be reactivated - PM

Penang Bumi Development Council to be reactivated - PM

Council to empower socioeconomic aspects, human capital of Penang bumis.
Road ban on goods vehicles, speed limit reduction for Raya

Road ban on goods vehicles, speed limit reduction for Raya

Ban will take effect April 20, 21, 24, 25.
Chinese firm bought copper from Russian-controlled part of Ukraine - data

Chinese firm bought copper from Russian-controlled part of Ukraine - data

Quzhou Nova, bought at least 3,220 tons worth $7.4 million.
Women and Family Ministry drafts Senior Citizens Bill - minister

Women and Family Ministry drafts Senior Citizens Bill - minister

Bill expected to be presented next year, Nancy says.
Man pleads guilty in Malacca courts to raping stepdaughter

Man pleads guilty in Malacca courts to raping stepdaughter

Incidents believed to have occurred in family home.
Johor royalty's Mack truck in accident on highway

Johor royalty's Mack truck in accident on highway

6.50pm accident also involved Nissan and Perodua cars.
Republic in month-long Covid wave - Singapore minister

Republic in month-long Covid wave - Singapore minister

Estimated daily infections up to about 4k, Ong says.
'Pakistani journo arrested for not having valid pass before deportation'

'Pakistani journo arrested for not having valid pass before deportation'

Syed Fawad now imprisoned in Pakistani prison. 
3 Malacca boarding schools with Covid clusters operating normally

3 Malacca boarding schools with Covid clusters operating normally

There are 226 positive cases among the students.
In solidarity with Palestinians

In solidarity with Palestinians

KINILENS | Malaysians protest Israeli forces' brutality at Al-Aqsa mosque. 
Bukit Aman receiving two new department directors soon

Bukit Aman receiving two new department directors soon

Over 60 senior officers are involved in a major transfer exercise. 
PM: Putrajaya strives to build good rapport with PN-led states

PM: Putrajaya strives to build good rapport with PN-led states

Federal government never sidelines opposition-led states despite political differences. 
COMMENT | GE15 generational voting: Looking beyond ethnicity Part 2

COMMENT | GE15 generational voting: Looking beyond ethnicity Part 2

Youth voters embracing change in 2022 general election.
Sufficient dietary protein helps to relieve back pain, together with moderate exercise

Sufficient dietary protein helps to relieve back pain, together with moderate exercise

Back pain is a common problem among older adults, and it often affects their daily activities and quality of life.
State football players not joining national team due to scheduling conflicts

State football players not joining national team due to scheduling conflicts

PARLIAMENT | Minister says players need rest after each tournament.
'Skin colour' question not racist, meant for foreigners – Maran MP

'Skin colour' question not racist, meant for foreigners – Maran MP

I don’t want Putrajaya to be lenient in awarding citizenships – Ismail. 
Ex-CEO’s salary: Sapura Energy ordered to give Rafizi documents

Ex-CEO’s salary: Sapura Energy ordered to give Rafizi documents

UPDATED 5.07PM | Minister seeking to strengthen his case in the defamation suit.
'Go to the ground' - group against EPF collateral for loans tells Anwar

'Go to the ground' - group against EPF collateral for loans tells Anwar

UPDATED 5.21 PM | Govt's plan won't help the unemployed, PPIM says.
Egg importer hauls Azmin to court

Egg importer hauls Azmin to court

UPDATED 4.53PM | Civil action was filed two days ago, J&E Advance Tech's lawyer says.
Zaliha tells why traditional medicine not firmly established in M'sia

Zaliha tells why traditional medicine not firmly established in M'sia

Lack of expertise is one of the challenges, says health minister.
PAS MP: I raised Chinese new village issue over 'security concern'

PAS MP: I raised Chinese new village issue over 'security concern'

They must assimilate with other communities, Ismail says. 
Jana Wibawa: Adam Radlan's graft case transferred to KL courts

Jana Wibawa: Adam Radlan's graft case transferred to KL courts

May 29 fixed for mention of the case.
MACC dragnet widens: Minister's private secretary detained

MACC dragnet widens: Minister's private secretary detained

UPDATED 4.07PM | This is related to approvals for hiring migrants.
Court suggests mediation in Zahid, Dr M defamation suits

Court suggests mediation in Zahid, Dr M defamation suits

Both veteran politicians exploring this avenue.
LETTER | Wildlife ends up as losers in any conflict with humans

LETTER | Wildlife ends up as losers in any conflict with humans

All must cooperate to co-exist with the nation's wildlife.
10-day full trial for Zahid’s defamation suit against Muhyiddin

10-day full trial for Zahid’s defamation suit against Muhyiddin

The trial scheduled to start from Oct 16.
Fahmi: Good news for prepaid users this Monday

Fahmi: Good news for prepaid users this Monday

However, he refuses to divulge details on the matter. 
Gaps in ‘Double Six’ crash report, claims pilot’s son

Gaps in ‘Double Six’ crash report, claims pilot’s son

His father should not be solely blamed, he says.
PSM wants scheme for senior citizens without pension

PSM wants scheme for senior citizens without pension

UPDATED 2.03PM | Party proposes those 65 years and above be paid RM500 monthly allowance.
Muda: Answer on joining Harapan first, seat allocation talks later

Muda: Answer on joining Harapan first, seat allocation talks later

Syed Saddiq confirms party sent four letters to Harapan - but got no response.
Credibility: A Key Criteria To Build Trust In The Fintech And Digital Banking Space

Credibility: A Key Criteria To Build Trust In The Fintech And Digital Banking Space

As demand for digital financial services rise with more customers turning to digital solutions for all their financial needs, trust is stated to have a positive correlation to adoption for most across Southeast Asia.
PN expects to complete seat distribution this Sunday

PN expects to complete seat distribution this Sunday

Only a few seats yet to be decided, says its election director.
Proposal to lift ban on 'Golden Son' book presented to cabinet

Proposal to lift ban on 'Golden Son' book presented to cabinet

Home minister may provide feedback on it next week, Ewon says. 
Changing Middle East pushes G7 to discuss waning influence - diplomats

Changing Middle East pushes G7 to discuss waning influence - diplomats

The seven nations to meet to assess strategy in the volatile region.
Hours before Blinken’s visit, US condemns Vietnam's jailing of activist

Hours before Blinken’s visit, US condemns Vietnam's jailing of activist

Ties can be better if Vietnam improves on human rights record. 
Japan approves Osaka as site of country's first casino

Japan approves Osaka as site of country's first casino

It eyeing to attract domestic and foreign tourists.
Dalai Lama 'unfairly labelled' over tongue video - Tibet govt-in-exile

Dalai Lama 'unfairly labelled' over tongue video - Tibet govt-in-exile

'Pro-Chinese sources' did the footage airing, says an exiled political leader.
IMF urges Asia to keep monetary policy tighter for longer

IMF urges Asia to keep monetary policy tighter for longer

High inflation risks still linger, says IMF official. 
Chairing highest WHO panel a lifetime experience for Noor Hisham

Chairing highest WHO panel a lifetime experience for Noor Hisham

Health director-general chairs committee dealing with the pandemic.

Oldest-known bat skeletons shed light on evolution of flying mammals

Oldest-known bat skeletons shed light on evolution of flying mammals

The bat is not that different from current insectivorous bats, palaeontologist says. 
COMMENT | The untold story about the Sam Ke Ting tragedy

COMMENT | The untold story about the Sam Ke Ting tragedy

Prevention is better than cure - so the root causes must be identified.
Mother fell apart after execution of 'innocent' son, recalls psychiatrist

Mother fell apart after execution of 'innocent' son, recalls psychiatrist

Focus on restorative justice instead of punishment alone, experts urge govt. 
Premium Scenting Tower Is Initial Malaysia’s New Scenting Device

Premium Scenting Tower Is Initial Malaysia’s New Scenting Device

Initial Malaysia has launched the latest addition to its Premium Scenting range known as the Premium Scenting Tower
Muda seeks court declaration MACC has no power to probe SRC judge

Muda seeks court declaration MACC has no power to probe SRC judge

UPDATED 10.47AM | Originating summons was filed at High Court two days ago, says counsel. 
US arrests 21-year-old man over online intelligence leaks

US arrests 21-year-old man over online intelligence leaks

He is a member of the US Air National Guard.
COMMENT | Climate crisis must drive change in development banks

COMMENT | Climate crisis must drive change in development banks

We cannot continue with business as usual mindset amid global warming. 
MPs can file motion against Ismail if questions 'seditious': Deputy speaker

MPs can file motion against Ismail if questions 'seditious': Deputy speaker

Lau says ministries did not flag PAS MP's questions for speaker to vet. 
Subsidised cooking oil: Ministry official allegedly 'overspends' RM9m

Subsidised cooking oil: Ministry official allegedly 'overspends' RM9m

MACC is believed to be conducting an investigation. 
Govt appoints new KL mayor

Govt appoints new KL mayor

Kamarulzaman replaces Mahadi as KL mayor effective April 17.  
Citizenship applications: Priority for adopted kids, pre-Merdeka cases

Citizenship applications: Priority for adopted kids, pre-Merdeka cases

Top citizenship applications are for adopted children at 133,436, Saifuddin reveals. 
YOURSAY | 'Suppressive' conditions won't spur innovation

YOURSAY | 'Suppressive' conditions won't spur innovation

'Institutionalised racism, discrimination and graft drive out innovators.'