Archive - 24 April 2023

Beijing backtracks on ambassador's remarks on former Soviet republics

Beijing backtracks on ambassador's remarks on former Soviet republics

This follows an uproar over comments by its ambassador to France.
'No need to argue who moots Rahmah concept, so long as people benefit'

'No need to argue who moots Rahmah concept, so long as people benefit'

This comes after GTA says Dr M started Rahmah concept, not Anwar.

12 cases of Covid-19 Arcturus variant reported in M'sia

12 cases of Covid-19 Arcturus variant reported in M'sia

All patients suffer mild symptoms and are in stable condition.
Coup claim baseless, state polls our focus - Bersatu No 2

Coup claim baseless, state polls our focus - Bersatu No 2

UPDATED 6.08PM | Faizal laughs off claims Dr M bankrolling PN's alleged coup.
Open house: Stop complaining and join the fun, Puad tells Sanusi

Open house: Stop complaining and join the fun, Puad tells Sanusi

Sanusi can stand beside PM to shake people’s hands, he says. 
Six accused freed on bail after weekend in prison

Six accused freed on bail after weekend in prison

Bail procedure completed at around noon, lawyer says.
LETTER | Minister Zafrul must resign in 2025 when senatorship expires

LETTER | Minister Zafrul must resign in 2025 when senatorship expires

Senators can only serve two terms according to Constitution.
GTA: Dr M started 'Rahmah' concept, not Anwar

GTA: Dr M started 'Rahmah' concept, not Anwar

‘Depicting this as Anwar’s idea is shameless intellectual dishonesty.’
China, Singapore plan military drills as Beijing forges defence ties

China, Singapore plan military drills as Beijing forges defence ties

This comes amid heightened tensions in South China Sea. 
Malacca state assembly deputy speaker to be named in June

Malacca state assembly deputy speaker to be named in June

However, speaker refuses to mention whether it is BN or Harapan candidate. 
ADUN SPEAKS | Attracting foreign investments through MM2H

ADUN SPEAKS | Attracting foreign investments through MM2H

Crucial for analysis of why we fail to attract foreign investments.
COMMENT | Are government hospitals a fire hazard?

COMMENT | Are government hospitals a fire hazard?

Govt must release independent committee report on 2016 Johor Bahru hospital fire. 
Govt to probe vegetable dumping in Lojing Highlands

Govt to probe vegetable dumping in Lojing Highlands

We will ensure balance between locally-produced vegetables and imported ones – Mat Sabu. 
Defamation: Mahfuz wants Sanusi to pay double after deadline lapse

Defamation: Mahfuz wants Sanusi to pay double after deadline lapse

Sanusi had 14 days from April 3 to pay, Mahfuz says.
COMMENT | Disease crippling bearded pig population in East M’sia

COMMENT | Disease crippling bearded pig population in East M’sia

Bearded pig is an important source of protein for rural dwellers. 
Kit Siang marvels at Middle East casinos as S'wak politicians spar

Kit Siang marvels at Middle East casinos as S'wak politicians spar

Can we still become model nation for inter-ethnic ties, he asks. 
MTUC moots direct payments to support staff

MTUC moots direct payments to support staff

Maintenance and support workers deprived of minimum wage since last year. 
Counter not closed early, but bailors were 'not present'

Counter not closed early, but bailors were 'not present'

This was the reason why bail was not processed for 6 accused.
Unity needed to beat military, Thai opposition leader says

Unity needed to beat military, Thai opposition leader says

Election becoming battle between pro-military conservatives versus populist opposition. 
COMMENT | China-Malaysia ties: Sailing towards a bright shared future

COMMENT | China-Malaysia ties: Sailing towards a bright shared future

Envoy describes the fruitful meeting between Anwar and Chinese leaders. 
Russia warns grain deal in peril

Russia warns grain deal in peril

Moscow will end grain deal if G7 ban exports to the country. 
COMMENT | Wish Hadi was right about DAP’s secularism

COMMENT | Wish Hadi was right about DAP’s secularism

DAP will ditch secularism to help their Malay partners remain in power. 
YOURSAY | Should Sivakumar step aside for now?

YOURSAY | Should Sivakumar step aside for now?

’Perhaps minister helped uncover past shenanigans?’