Archive - 7 May 2023

Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalise

Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalise

Syria can resume participation in Arab League meetings immediately. 
LETTER | Allegations on skills passport initiative

LETTER | Allegations on skills passport initiative

HRD Corp denies The Vibes' article, initiating legal action.  
Britain celebrates with street parties, concert after King Charles' coronation

Britain celebrates with street parties, concert after King Charles' coronation

However, not everyone celebrated with anti-monarchists angry over arrests. 
PM confirms Lynas given 6-month extension with 'strict terms'

PM confirms Lynas given 6-month extension with 'strict terms'

UPDATED 11PM | Lynas must ensure Gebeng plant does not produce radioactive waste. 
Thai voters cast early ballots one week before election

Thai voters cast early ballots one week before election

Over 2 million Thais registered for early voting. 
MP claims hydrant used with permission, K'tan fire chief says otherwise

MP claims hydrant used with permission, K'tan fire chief says otherwise

Siti Zailah defends move, says AKSB and fire station aided her efforts. 
On Proton's 40th anniversary, Anwar thanks Dr M for contributions

On Proton's 40th anniversary, Anwar thanks Dr M for contributions

PM points out Mahathir's brainchild Proton important part of 'Modern M'sia' era. 
Zahid: S'gor seat allocation shouldn't only rely on GE results

Zahid: S'gor seat allocation shouldn't only rely on GE results

Umno wants to contest 22 seats in upcoming Selangor polls.
'Reveal all personal, family assets' - PM tells Dr M again

'Reveal all personal, family assets' - PM tells Dr M again

Give money back to be a true 'pejuang', Anwar says.
Bersatu info chief: PM shouldn't entertain coffee shop talk about numbers

Bersatu info chief: PM shouldn't entertain coffee shop talk about numbers

Anwar should only care if opposition leader makes numbers claim, Razali adds. 
Dr Boo suggests govt trade expired vaccines for new doses

Dr Boo suggests govt trade expired vaccines for new doses

Expired vaccines may be ineffective against new Covid variants.
Johari: Actions to recover assets linked to 1MDB underway

Johari: Actions to recover assets linked to 1MDB underway

UPDATED 6.58PM | This will include those from Goldman Sachs, he says.
PM allocates RM1.2b for socio-economic development in N Sembilan

PM allocates RM1.2b for socio-economic development in N Sembilan

State also gets RM5.8m to repair clinics, RM318m to build mosques. 
ADUN SPEAKS | Timely to raise OPR in post-Covid era

ADUN SPEAKS | Timely to raise OPR in post-Covid era

Imperative to revert to a more normal rate.
Johor cornerstone of stable federal govt - Chin Tong

Johor cornerstone of stable federal govt - Chin Tong

'Unite former rivals for Malaysia to rise again.'
Three family members stranded in Sudan back in Malaysia

Three family members stranded in Sudan back in Malaysia

Mother and her two children arrived early this morning.
AGC denies issuing statement on chief secretary's prosecution

AGC denies issuing statement on chief secretary's prosecution

False statement used national emblem and AGC's name.
Rantau Panjang MP under probe for misuse of fire hydrant

Rantau Panjang MP under probe for misuse of fire hydrant

Zailah used it as alternative water source during recent dry spell.
Year-end 80pct 5G coverage within reach - analysts

Year-end 80pct 5G coverage within reach - analysts

Use existing 4G sites, Prof Tharek says.
LETTER | Should AI replace teachers?

LETTER | Should AI replace teachers?

Human interactions and bonding are imperative for human existence.
Umno Youth chief: Young leaders shouldn't act like 'politicking' elders

Umno Youth chief: Young leaders shouldn't act like 'politicking' elders

Akmal says they are 'destroyers of country's political stability'.
Punk rockers bringing light to interiors of Sabah

Punk rockers bringing light to interiors of Sabah

MALAYSIANSKINI | Sabah group uses wood carving, music for a cause.
State polls: Avoid issues that incite public anger - Zahid tells candidates

State polls: Avoid issues that incite public anger - Zahid tells candidates

Act rationally when campaigning, advises DPM.
MCMC, telcos to discuss 5G issues tomorrow - minister

MCMC, telcos to discuss 5G issues tomorrow - minister

Prioritise people's rights, resolve monopoly issue, Fahmi says.
Spectre of Sulu incursion still looms over East Sabah economy

Spectre of Sulu incursion still looms over East Sabah economy

Japan and S Korea call region black area, Yong says.
YOURSAY | Let there be fixed parliamentary term

YOURSAY | Let there be fixed parliamentary term

‘This is to avoid backdoor coups.’
Gazette ketum as dangerous drug immediately - group

Gazette ketum as dangerous drug immediately - group

'It is a neglected issue that will overwhelm the country.'