Archive - 11 May 2023

Tok Mat to decide BN, Harapan seat negotiation in east coast - Zahid

Tok Mat to decide BN, Harapan seat negotiation in east coast - Zahid

UPDATED 11.59PM | Outcome will be 'interpreted to its best', he says. 
In veiled message, Zahid hints at imminent PN break-up

In veiled message, Zahid hints at imminent PN break-up

UPDATED 11.55PM | He alludes there is an internal division plaguing one of PN's component parties. 
‘Several local companies eager to implement HSR project’

‘Several local companies eager to implement HSR project’

However, Loke says government still reviewing implementation module for the project. 

Money alone won’t solve Kelantan’s water woes, says minister

Money alone won’t solve Kelantan’s water woes, says minister

We must address issues plaguing Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd, Nik Nazmi says. 
Rantau Panjang contractor fined RM100 for misusing fire hydrant

Rantau Panjang contractor fined RM100 for misusing fire hydrant

UPDATED 8.09PM | Perpetrator admitted guilt and paid the fine - Fire and Rescue Dept. 
EAIC does follow up on proposals against errant officers

EAIC does follow up on proposals against errant officers

We also seek agencies’ clarification if action not taken, commissioner says. 
Minister hopes to table Media Council Bill by March next year

Minister hopes to table Media Council Bill by March next year

UPDATED 7.17PM | A memorandum to the cabinet and AGC will be submitted first - Fahmi.  
Fisherfolk group should care for members, not issue threats

Fisherfolk group should care for members, not issue threats

Don’t misuse platform, Zakiyuddin says. 
Finland prime minister divorces husband

Finland prime minister divorces husband

Marriage comes to an end three years after couple tie the knot.
MACC denies tarnishing ex-minister's name, says work is evidence-based

MACC denies tarnishing ex-minister's name, says work is evidence-based

Commission responds to opposition leader's claim linking it to a political ploy.

Marrybrown makes Australian debut with first outlet launch, making important milestone for Malaysia

Marrybrown makes Australian debut with first outlet launch, making important milestone for Malaysia

Marrybrown, Malaysia’s largest homegrown Halal Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) has made history by opening its first outlet in Melbourne, Australia.
Mat Sabu defends appointees, says elites don't know about paddy fields

Mat Sabu defends appointees, says elites don't know about paddy fields

Appointments not politically motivated, contends the minister.
Cops dismiss mystical elements in Langkawi child joyride case

Cops dismiss mystical elements in Langkawi child joyride case

Youngster shows how he operated vehicle during incident, Langkawi police say. 
Khaled: UiTM data leak still under investigation

Khaled: UiTM data leak still under investigation

UPDATED 7.41PM | Varsity told to ensure such a thing never happens again, he says. 
Azam: No settlement with Jho Low as he has 'damaged' country

Azam: No settlement with Jho Low as he has 'damaged' country

MACC chief comments when asked if M'sia should reach a deal with the fugitive.

'Abuse of trust' - Bersih blasts political appointments to statutory bodies

'Abuse of trust' - Bersih blasts political appointments to statutory bodies

Reps are elected to serve their constituents, argues electoral watchdog.
Terrorism: M’sia will remain vigilant despite improving rankings

Terrorism: M’sia will remain vigilant despite improving rankings

Study found terrorists lack religious knowledge but seek shortcut to heaven – Zahid.
Azam to meet Loke over misconduct in ministry

Azam to meet Loke over misconduct in ministry

'I am ready to explain the issues in detail about the reports,' says the MACC chief.
Loh fails to quash kids' unilateral conversion

Loh fails to quash kids' unilateral conversion

UPDATED 6.09PM | Kids legally converted to Islam based on Perlis Islamic laws, judge rules.
Lip Eng lodges report against Hadi over 'Malays conned' statement

Lip Eng lodges report against Hadi over 'Malays conned' statement

MP urges police to investigate the PAS president under various laws.
Proposed increase in public health spending to be discussed in Parliament

Proposed increase in public health spending to be discussed in Parliament

Matter will be brought up during tabling of White Paper on health.
PN's 'clean, inclusive' policies resonate with rural Malays - FT leader

PN's 'clean, inclusive' policies resonate with rural Malays - FT leader

They also believe PN govt would be more politically stable, he claims.

LETTER | Kudos to dedicated KLIA immigration officers

LETTER | Kudos to dedicated KLIA immigration officers

They are a shining example of how public servants should behave.
Unfazed MACC chief says 'not my problem if you don’t like me'

Unfazed MACC chief says 'not my problem if you don’t like me'

Azam Baki replies when quizzed on how various parties 'attacked him left, right and centre.'
No signature of elected rep needed for Pahang scholarship

No signature of elected rep needed for Pahang scholarship

The requirement has already been abolished, says MB.
LETTER | All Malaysians must wake up before it's too late

LETTER | All Malaysians must wake up before it's too late

We can't afford to adopt extremist views without expecting consequences.

Counter 'enemy's toxic, racial' politics - Zahid implores Umno members

Counter 'enemy's toxic, racial' politics - Zahid implores Umno members

Umno president says party's position in govt enables it to better lead the country.
Penang three-island project scaled down to one

Penang three-island project scaled down to one

UPDATED 3.10PM | But environmentalists say this is not enough to avoid environmental degradation.

M'sia ranked third in The Economist's crony-capitalism index

M'sia ranked third in The Economist's crony-capitalism index

The country comes up as the worst in Southeast Asia.
Int'l forestry body probes Sarawak timber group Samling

Int'l forestry body probes Sarawak timber group Samling

UPDATED 2.31PM | Complainants allege human rights violations.
Using BN logo in state polls akin to political suicide, foretells PAS

Using BN logo in state polls akin to political suicide, foretells PAS

Iskandar says it shows BN failed to read the pulse of voters.
Pakistan arrests Imran Khan's party leaders as protests continue

Pakistan arrests Imran Khan's party leaders as protests continue

Violence has aggravated instability in the country of 220 million people.
Minister: Bivalent vaccines awaiting AGC approval

Minister: Bivalent vaccines awaiting AGC approval

Govt waiting for greenlight on procurement agreement with Pfizer.
Explainer: How is new Google AI search different from Bard chatbot?

Explainer: How is new Google AI search different from Bard chatbot?

The company looks to banish doubts that it is losing ground to Bing search.
'Engage sixth gear' - Anwar's aide tells pro-govt cybertroopers

'Engage sixth gear' - Anwar's aide tells pro-govt cybertroopers

PM's press sec wants ministerial counterparts to work with cybertroopers disseminating govt policies online.
Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin shakes up election with talk of return

Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin shakes up election with talk of return

But his homecoming could hit a snag with the military establishment.
Najib still having diarrhoea, 1MDB trial vacated

Najib still having diarrhoea, 1MDB trial vacated

Clinical specialist tells court the ex-PM is suffering from loose stool.
Myanmar makes no progress on peace; Asean needs unity - Indonesia

Myanmar makes no progress on peace; Asean needs unity - Indonesia

Ensure violence is eliminated, says Asean sec-gen.
Warisan to sit out of state polls to show sincerity to unity govt

Warisan to sit out of state polls to show sincerity to unity govt

Party has communicated its decision to unity government.

Hamzah: Linking me to graft charges aimed at tarnishing reputation

Hamzah: Linking me to graft charges aimed at tarnishing reputation

Opposition leader says MACC took his statement only hours after yesterday's court case.
COMMENT | Why EPF must remain independent

COMMENT | Why EPF must remain independent

Retirement fund's aims may not match govt's.
Grace, acceptance needed to cope with rare disease, says teacher

Grace, acceptance needed to cope with rare disease, says teacher

Merpati, 49, suffers from Fabry disease, causing kidney, heart failure.
PAS glad Azam vindicated following extension of his contract

PAS glad Azam vindicated following extension of his contract

This is in relation to the MACC chief's denial of allegedly amassing wealth.
Lau reminds Hadi: All races can prosper without plundering

Lau reminds Hadi: All races can prosper without plundering

Gerakan chief tells PN partner race not determining factor for corruption.
Govt convention to forge closer ties among grassroots - Asyraf

Govt convention to forge closer ties among grassroots - Asyraf

Coalition govt grassroots members to meet in KL this Sunday.
'Ravi Everest' aims to set new record - Everest-Lhotse in 24hrs

'Ravi Everest' aims to set new record - Everest-Lhotse in 24hrs

If successful, he'll also be first M'sian to summit Everest thrice.
COMMENT | Don’t mock Hadi, take him very seriously

COMMENT | Don’t mock Hadi, take him very seriously

He's not just a crazed voice in Malaysian political landscape. 
YOURSAY | Strength of coalition govt is strengthening its partners

YOURSAY | Strength of coalition govt is strengthening its partners

'It's best defence against distractors, manipulators, ill-willed personalities.'
Bateq man missing in tiger attack, tribe gripped by fear

Bateq man missing in tiger attack, tribe gripped by fear

Tiger pounced on man while fishing, says witness.