Archive - 21 April 2023

Agong says Malaysians should be grateful for religious freedom

Agong says Malaysians should be grateful for religious freedom

Learn from tragedy that befell Palestinian people.
Govt firmly rejects misdeeds, restore country's dignity - Anwar

Govt firmly rejects misdeeds, restore country's dignity - Anwar

'Country must be based on trust, values, kindness, mercy.'
TV3 drops PN’s ‘takbir raya’ nine minutes to showtime

TV3 drops PN’s ‘takbir raya’ nine minutes to showtime

UPDATED 11.31PM | TV3 cancelled, did 'they' order it - Wan Ahmad Fayhsal.
Unacceptable to close bail counter earlier than usual – Hanipa

Unacceptable to close bail counter earlier than usual – Hanipa

It infringes the Federal Constitution, says former deputy minister.
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after bullying probe

UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after bullying probe

This is the latest scandal to rock Conservative government.
PM denies claims linking open house to state elections

PM denies claims linking open house to state elections

This is over the announcement that such events will be held in PAS-controlled states.

Open house to be held in all states, says Anwar

Open house to be held in all states, says Anwar

The prime minister adds there's no issue holding such events in PAS-controlled states.

Hadi: PAS cannot step into ‘DAP's kitchen’

Hadi: PAS cannot step into ‘DAP's kitchen’

He accuses DAP of ‘piggybacking’ on Umno to pursue its secularist agenda. 
Unkind cut: Swoop finds rogue traders violating price controls

Unkind cut: Swoop finds rogue traders violating price controls

Salahuddin discovers butchers selling meat above ceiling prices.
PDRM offering special RM50 rate to settle traffic summonses

PDRM offering special RM50 rate to settle traffic summonses

The offer, valid for one month, starts today until May 21.
US prosecutor closes case against Jho Low's lobbyist

US prosecutor closes case against Jho Low's lobbyist

US jury to deliberate whether rapper guilty of lobbying on behalf of M'sian fugitive.

Biden to meet Philippine president on May 1

Biden to meet Philippine president on May 1

Both nations strengthen ties amid China’s growing influence.
LETTER | Plea to Singapore: Stop the execution of Tangaraju

LETTER | Plea to Singapore: Stop the execution of Tangaraju

Convicted of drug trafficking, but his case raises legitimate fair trial concerns. 
Loke: PM wants MOT to bring down sky-high festival flight prices

Loke: PM wants MOT to bring down sky-high festival flight prices

We will address high travel costs for major festivities, he says. 
Yellen: US seeks 'healthy competition' with China

Yellen: US seeks 'healthy competition' with China

This comes as ties between both nations sour over several issues.  
COMMENT | Bring down barriers to meaningful exchanges

COMMENT | Bring down barriers to meaningful exchanges

There needs to be an environment conducive to positive dialogue.
'Muhyiddin offered KJ candidacy in state polls'

'Muhyiddin offered KJ candidacy in state polls'

It comes with condition that Khairy must join Bersatu, party leader says. 
How 8-year-old Yusri became a stateless orphan

How 8-year-old Yusri became a stateless orphan

The child lost his father about a year after his mother's passing. 
UN: Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting

UN: Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting

It’s about building consensus to deal with challenges, says Guterres.
North Korea accuses G7 of interference by calling for denuclearisation

North Korea accuses G7 of interference by calling for denuclearisation

It also urges Washington to drop its ‘hostile policy’. 
COMMENT | To forgive and forget

COMMENT | To forgive and forget

Hearts can soften for a lot of things, but not for corruption. 
Analysts: PN-held states can't sabotage PM's Raya charm offensive

Analysts: PN-held states can't sabotage PM's Raya charm offensive

They believe move was made with looming state polls in mind.
With Kalimantan set to boom, DPM expects M’sia to benefit

With Kalimantan set to boom, DPM expects M’sia to benefit

Indonesians will also continue coming to work in Malaysia’s crucial sectors – Fadillah. 
YOURSAY | Extra Raya holiday a practical decision

YOURSAY | Extra Raya holiday a practical decision

'Businesses win some and lose some.'
GPS’ role in PM drama

GPS’ role in PM drama

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.