Archive - 17 April 2023

LETTER | Bestinet's response to migrant worker allegations

LETTER | Bestinet's response to migrant worker allegations

'Charles has chosen to continue to issue untruthful and malicious allegations.'
Subsidised cooking oil quota to remain at 60k tonnes a month

Subsidised cooking oil quota to remain at 60k tonnes a month

There was possibility of subsidy being reduced to 40k tonnes a month.
PM greenlights Sarawak boutique airline proposal

PM greenlights Sarawak boutique airline proposal

State-run airline to stabilise airfare prices from peninsula to Borneo.
Firefighters working round the clock on Kelantan peatland fire

Firefighters working round the clock on Kelantan peatland fire

Expect 60-70pct of fire controlled in a day - Zainal.
Ikea M'sia terminates security over labour policy breach - report

Ikea M'sia terminates security over labour policy breach - report

Recruitment fees, subagents among reasons cited for termination.
Calling me to send-off won't solve flight woes: Wee to Loke

Calling me to send-off won't solve flight woes: Wee to Loke

UPDATED 8.11PM | Can minister do more to lower prices, Wee asks.
Anwar to face Dr M in court over amassing wealth claims

Anwar to face Dr M in court over amassing wealth claims

'Anwar has not apologised nor retracted his statement.'
Parents allege son committed self-harm after being 'bullied' by teacher

Parents allege son committed self-harm after being 'bullied' by teacher

They have lodged a police report and want the Education Ministry to look into the matter.
Check travel restriction status before planning an overseas trip - IRB

Check travel restriction status before planning an overseas trip - IRB

Taxpayers needing to do their overseas travels can negotiate with IRB.
‘Glittering suit': Rosmah to ‘vigorously resist and defend’

‘Glittering suit': Rosmah to ‘vigorously resist and defend’

This is against a suit filed by a Lebanese firm over 43 missing pieces of jewellery.
‘Sultanate land' not the answer to Johor Orang Asli land issue – CAP

‘Sultanate land' not the answer to Johor Orang Asli land issue – CAP

Orang Asli land is already protected under several laws, Mohideen says. 
Seven children among 315 deaths in immigration depots in past two years

Seven children among 315 deaths in immigration depots in past two years

The seven were five boys and two girls - Minister Saifuddin Nasution.
State polls: Outcome of Harapan-BN seat talks after Raya

State polls: Outcome of Harapan-BN seat talks after Raya

'I expect results to be positive,' says PKR communications chief.
Unhealthy air quality in Seberang Jaya, mainland Penang

Unhealthy air quality in Seberang Jaya, mainland Penang

It was at a moderate level in three other areas of the state.
Mum seeks to cite religious officers for contempt in conversion case

Mum seeks to cite religious officers for contempt in conversion case

She claims she was allegedly harassed over her role in the case.
Witness: Najib expressed 'concern' over 1MDB overseas investment

Witness: Najib expressed 'concern' over 1MDB overseas investment

Ex-banker testifies this was the impression he got during Najib’s teleconference call.
PM: 1MDB task force scrutinising previous govt's deal with Goldman Sachs

PM: 1MDB task force scrutinising previous govt's deal with Goldman Sachs

UPDATED 3.47PM | I feel the deal was reached hastily, Anwar says. 
SAMM is back, will hold rally against govt soon - Chegubard

SAMM is back, will hold rally against govt soon - Chegubard

It wants to become the main driver of the masses to 'face this deaf govt'. 
Loke invites Wee to send off passengers in airfare row

Loke invites Wee to send off passengers in airfare row

UPDATED 2.48PM | Minister wants Wee to see for himself low ticket price.
Don't be so bleak, DAP sec-gen tells Ismail Sabri

Don't be so bleak, DAP sec-gen tells Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 2.15Pm | Loke questions the ex-PM's criticisms of the coalition government.
PM: No need for Sivakumar to go on leave as case still under investigation

PM: No need for Sivakumar to go on leave as case still under investigation

UPDATED 3.25PM | DAP sec-gen Anthony Loke says minister is not a suspect.
Kit Siang hopes Umno will be stronger than PAS and Bersatu

Kit Siang hopes Umno will be stronger than PAS and Bersatu

Values and not Najib will determine Umno's future, says veteran DAP politician.
COMMENT | Senior citizens pension is not a freebie

COMMENT | Senior citizens pension is not a freebie

PSM plans to present a working paper to Finance Ministry before the next budget.  
COMMENT | Labour recruitment: Let’s rise above semantics

COMMENT | Labour recruitment: Let’s rise above semantics

Government must tackle corruption plaguing our migrant labour recruitment policy. 
Siti Nuramira fined RM8k in stand-up comedy case

Siti Nuramira fined RM8k in stand-up comedy case

UPDATED 1.25PM | Prosecution drops main case against her.
COMMENT | Mr PM, please update our anti-corruption laws

COMMENT | Mr PM, please update our anti-corruption laws

We should enact a law similar to UK’s Unexplained Wealth Order.
Myanmar's junta pardons over 3,000 prisoners for New Year

Myanmar's junta pardons over 3,000 prisoners for New Year

However,  it is unclear who is included in the amnesty.
LETTER | People must wake up to fight corruption decisively

LETTER | People must wake up to fight corruption decisively

Only through such action can the country be cleansed once and for all.
VitaHealth appoints national badminton player - Pearly Tan as its first-ever brand ambassador in 76 years, witnessed by Dato' Sri Suriani

VitaHealth appoints national badminton player - Pearly Tan as its first-ever brand ambassador in 76 years, witnessed by Dato' Sri Suriani

The world-renowned athlete will be the face of VitaHealth, a leading health supplement brand, to empower and inspire individuals to achieve their goals and live healthy, fulfilling lives.
Malacca to build permanent farmers' market in Sungai Rambai

Malacca to build permanent farmers' market in Sungai Rambai

The project is worth RM3m, says chief minister. 

LETTER | Punishment for graft must be more severe

LETTER | Punishment for graft must be more severe

Government should also tighten rules for royal pardon applications. 
'No, no, no': Sivakumar denies raid, MACC source calls it 'visit'

'No, no, no': Sivakumar denies raid, MACC source calls it 'visit'

UPDATED 1.14PM | MACC has already recorded a statement from the minister yesterday.

Lebanese jewellery firm refiles RM67.5m suit against Rosmah

Lebanese jewellery firm refiles RM67.5m suit against Rosmah

Firm claims it has sent the jewellery items to Rosmah for viewing purposes. 
Ukraine finds more Chinese parts in Russian weapons

Ukraine finds more Chinese parts in Russian weapons

It adds that it has identified some of these suppliers.
Soldier's death: Full report to be ready in two weeks

Soldier's death: Full report to be ready in two weeks

Investigation finding is more than 50pct complete.
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games

China has continued its military activities around Taiwan since the drills ended.
Ismail Sabri foresees problems in Umno-DAP 'forced marriage'

Ismail Sabri foresees problems in Umno-DAP 'forced marriage'

This comes after several unprovoked criticisms from DAP towards Umno.
Noh: Najib told me not to turn my back on Umno

Noh: Najib told me not to turn my back on Umno

He advised me to be patient, says ex-Selangor Umno chief.
Philippines stoking regional tension with US bases pact, China envoy says

Philippines stoking regional tension with US bases pact, China envoy says

US is furthering its anti-China agenda, which may affect peace and development. 

Son of toppled Iranian Shah to visit Israel

Son of toppled Iranian Shah to visit Israel

Both are opposed to the Ayatollah-led govt. 
Sudan's army pounds paramilitary bases in power struggle

Sudan's army pounds paramilitary bases in power struggle

International community call for immediate ceasefire. 
COMMENT | Cowardly deportation of Syed Fawad

COMMENT | Cowardly deportation of Syed Fawad

At the very least, the govt should get its lies correct.
YOURSAY | Kit Siang should stop stoking fire

YOURSAY | Kit Siang should stop stoking fire

‘Encourage goodwill and friendship on both sides.’ 
Najib's pardon: A threat to govt's stability?

Najib's pardon: A threat to govt's stability?

Fears are raised over Najib being freed and leading Umno again.
Zambry advises Malaysians in Sudan to take precautions

Zambry advises Malaysians in Sudan to take precautions

Malaysia is closely monitoring the developments there, he adds.
Saifuddin puzzled by Waytha's criticism of Pakistani journo case

Saifuddin puzzled by Waytha's criticism of Pakistani journo case

Minister says he had already explained the matter, at length, to Waytha.
Dragnet on HR Ministry widens

Dragnet on HR Ministry widens

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