Archive - 1 May 2023

Zahid: State polls seat negotiations cannot be rushed

Zahid: State polls seat negotiations cannot be rushed

Equal allocations not everything, winnability matters too, he says.
Consumers, traders claim sugar shortage in Kelantan

Consumers, traders claim sugar shortage in Kelantan

Domestic Trade Ministry distributing 250,000kg statewide, supply to restore in 2 days.
Miros to assess new Axia models over report of rigged safety tests

Miros to assess new Axia models over report of rigged safety tests

Daihatsu admits side-collision tests rigged, Perodua insists car safe to drive.
The streets will bring down 'national clown' Anwar, says PN-linked group

The streets will bring down 'national clown' Anwar, says PN-linked group

Chegubard says not seeking to topple govt, just PM Anwar.
PM: Time to review civil servants' wages, especially lower grades

PM: Time to review civil servants' wages, especially lower grades

Priority will be given to raising wages once financially viable, says Anwar.
Stop attacking PM, establish good relations with govt, opposition urged

Stop attacking PM, establish good relations with govt, opposition urged

This will allow federal administration to function properly, says Agus.
NGO moots royal pardon for drug-related offenders, ex-prisoners

NGO moots royal pardon for drug-related offenders, ex-prisoners

'It can help lessen congestion at prisons.'
Labour Day march

Labour Day march

KINILENS | Workers take to the street to demand their rights.
Pardons Board: Najib's appeal to be considered another time

Pardons Board: Najib's appeal to be considered another time

'His application was unable to be brought for discussion at last meeting.'
Takiyuddin: Annuar wishes to join PAS

Takiyuddin: Annuar wishes to join PAS

PAS sec-gen says Annuar among 20 ex-Umno leaders looking to enter PN. 
COMMENT | Labour Day: Time to prioritise social justice

COMMENT | Labour Day: Time to prioritise social justice

Policies and actions must be human-centred. 
Sudan sides trade blame, fight on despite ceasefire

Sudan sides trade blame, fight on despite ceasefire

Deadly conflict rumbles on for third week despite civil war warnings.
Anwar says all convicts have right to seek pardon

Anwar says all convicts have right to seek pardon

UPDATED 2PM | 'All cases will be heard without prejudice.'
Philippines, China to discuss fishing rights in South China Sea - Marcos

Philippines, China to discuss fishing rights in South China Sea - Marcos

'Direct communication line' must be finally adopted, Philippines president adds. 
PM unperturbed by rivals who hatch 'new plot' every month

PM unperturbed by rivals who hatch 'new plot' every month

UPDATED 1.40PM | 'Dreamers' should not be entertained, Anwar says.
Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election

Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election

Paetongtarn's pregnancy had not kept her from campaigning until recently.
On Workers' Day, Guan Eng calls for interest rate status quo

On Workers' Day, Guan Eng calls for interest rate status quo

Raising borrowing costs will reduce workers' disposable income - DAP chair. 
Hot weather: Animals also at risk of heatstroke

Hot weather: Animals also at risk of heatstroke

Zoo animals and pets must be kept cool and hydrated. 
Noh flips to PN, pledges to deliver Tg Karang

Noh flips to PN, pledges to deliver Tg Karang

He says it's due to alleged irregularities in Tg Karang Umno recently.
COMMENT | PSM turns 25: Relevant, principled voice of marhaen

COMMENT | PSM turns 25: Relevant, principled voice of marhaen

As long as inequality exists, there will be a power demanding equality.
LETTER | Use compassionate approach to resolve disputes

LETTER | Use compassionate approach to resolve disputes

Authority is being abused in an increasingly aggressive, intolerant manner.
Siti Nurhaliza hit with fake viral post after Kedah gig

Siti Nurhaliza hit with fake viral post after Kedah gig

'Stop doing such things. I am a singer. I entertain all.'
COMMENT | Myopic if Khairy stands on Bersatu ticket

COMMENT | Myopic if Khairy stands on Bersatu ticket

Ex-Umno minister known as a centrist, not a right-winger.
Muda objects to pardon for Najib, will not apologise

Muda objects to pardon for Najib, will not apologise

Party points out that pardoning Najib so early will send wrong message. 
COMMENT | GPS must stand firm with unity govt

COMMENT | GPS must stand firm with unity govt

It owes it to the people of Sarawak to do so.
Ministry to amend process of recognising workers' unions

Ministry to amend process of recognising workers' unions

This is to resolve some employers' refusal to recognise unions, says Sivakumar. 
COMMENT | Power of class in GE15: Looking Beyond Ethnicity Part 4

COMMENT | Power of class in GE15: Looking Beyond Ethnicity Part 4

Since Najib, Umno/BN eroded its lower-income voter base.
COMMENT | Hyperbole aside, Suaram is right

COMMENT | Hyperbole aside, Suaram is right

Economic stability and human rights are not mutually exclusive.
Bangladeshi teen rescued in Port Klang dies from drowning back home

Bangladeshi teen rescued in Port Klang dies from drowning back home

Saifuddin expresses his condolences to the family of the teen.
YOURSAY | Najib's pardon bid remains bone of contention among allies

YOURSAY | Najib's pardon bid remains bone of contention among allies

'Umno should realise it has a better future with Harapan.'
New Axia not affected by 'procedural irregularity'

New Axia not affected by 'procedural irregularity'

Perodua CEO says the UN-R95 certification given to Axia remains intact.
Cracks over Najib pardon bid

Cracks over Najib pardon bid

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know.