Archive - 13 May 2023

Thai candidates parade through Bangkok before Sunday vote

Thai candidates parade through Bangkok before Sunday vote

A months-long election campaign draws to a close.
Pakistan PM orders those involved in violence tracked down, arrested

Pakistan PM orders those involved in violence tracked down, arrested

Authorities have 72 hours to identify culprits involved in deadly unrest after Khan's arrest.
Philippine court acquits top critic of ex-president Duterte's 'war on drugs'

Philippine court acquits top critic of ex-president Duterte's 'war on drugs'

Ex-senator cleared of the second charge against her, one more pending. 
Penang to implement 8 water supply projects over next 5 years

Penang to implement 8 water supply projects over next 5 years

Projects to provide reliable water supply services will cost about RM1.1b. 
Minister: M'sia's position in World Press Freedom Index boosts investors’ confidence

Minister: M'sia's position in World Press Freedom Index boosts investors’ confidence

Transparent reporting one deciding factor for foreign investors, says Fahmi. 
'Anwar hopes to rekindle brotherhood with Hadi'

'Anwar hopes to rekindle brotherhood with Hadi'

Wan Ji says PM conveyed this during his meeting with Nik Aziz's sons. 
India's opposition Congress set for big win in Karnataka state, defeating BJP

India's opposition Congress set for big win in Karnataka state, defeating BJP

The election is the first of five crucial state polls this year. 
National convention clear signal of unity govt’s stability - Fahmi

National convention clear signal of unity govt’s stability - Fahmi

The Unity Govt National Convention will be held tomorrow. 
Bersatu postpones division, supreme council elections except at branches

Bersatu postpones division, supreme council elections except at branches

Hamzah says party prepared to face state polls. 
Nik Nazmi denies MACC probing his officer

Nik Nazmi denies MACC probing his officer

Minister also rubbishes claims that he fired staff. 
Health Ministry records 14 heatstroke cases as of yesterday

Health Ministry records 14 heatstroke cases as of yesterday

Heatstroke cases expected to increase till August.
BN won't take state polls lightly, says Mat Hasan

BN won't take state polls lightly, says Mat Hasan

Coalition will focus on preparing party machinery in all 6 states. 
LETTER | Time for decisive measures to minimise human-wildlife conflict

LETTER | Time for decisive measures to minimise human-wildlife conflict

With each incident, there's a risk of people becoming less tolerant of wildlife.
'Contingency plan needed to prevent water supply disruption in KKIA'

'Contingency plan needed to prevent water supply disruption in KKIA'

Shahelmey says his ministry is probing yesterday's water disruption at the airport. 
Dr M's 'Malays lost power' mantra merely a narrative - Johor DAP veep

Dr M's 'Malays lost power' mantra merely a narrative - Johor DAP veep

Sheikh Umar claims ex-PM trying to trigger political polemics. 
Questions arise after Anwar's meet with Nik Omar, Nik Abduh

Questions arise after Anwar's meet with Nik Omar, Nik Abduh

The two sons of the late Nik Aziz are political opponents.
COMMENT | They are protesting yet another concert?

COMMENT | They are protesting yet another concert?

The same groups have been protesting concerts for decades.
Indah Water Konsortium receives distinction for The 2023 Global Water Awards’ - Public Water Agency of The Year

Indah Water Konsortium receives distinction for The 2023 Global Water Awards’ - Public Water Agency of The Year

The national sewerage company, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd has been presented with the Distinction Award at the 2023 Global Water Awards, in the Public Water Agency of the Year category, after being shortlisted with three other companies.
PM: No issue declaring assets, I have already done so

PM: No issue declaring assets, I have already done so

UPDATED 2.31PM | I declared my worth prior to GE15, says Anwar.
Police wrapping up probe in case of 6-year-old boy driving car

Police wrapping up probe in case of 6-year-old boy driving car

Cops have recorded statements from the boy’s parents and five other individuals.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail, leaves court

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail, leaves court

Khan hails court decision, says judiciary last bastion of democracy.
Govt mulls providing internet via satellite to 200 villages in K'tan

Govt mulls providing internet via satellite to 200 villages in K'tan

Fahmi says the villages are located in interior areas that are difficult to access.
COMMENT | Diplomatic missions should adopt victim-cetric approach

COMMENT | Diplomatic missions should adopt victim-cetric approach

Migrant workers should not be mistreated by their last bastion of hope.
South Australian lawmaker moots new inquest on Anna Jenkins death

South Australian lawmaker moots new inquest on Anna Jenkins death

Frank Pangallo calls Penang inquest a 'farce', wants Aussie coroner to probe.
Saifuddin: State polls seat talks going smoothly, 90pct in some states

Saifuddin: State polls seat talks going smoothly, 90pct in some states

PKR sec-gen is optimistic negotiations will conclude before assemblies dissolved.
Govt needs Kelantan people's support to realise Madani agenda - PM

Govt needs Kelantan people's support to realise Madani agenda - PM

Anwar also says in open house he will not compromise on corruption.
COMMENT | Sickness of May 13 still troubles the nation

COMMENT | Sickness of May 13 still troubles the nation

Religion has overtaken race as cause of conflict.
Two nabbed for allegedly abusing, sexually assaulting tahfiz students

Two nabbed for allegedly abusing, sexually assaulting tahfiz students

One is founder of centre and the other is hostel warden.
YOURSAY | Gomez, not everything PM does is electioneering

YOURSAY | Gomez, not everything PM does is electioneering

'It's not electioneering since dates for state polls not known yet.'
Over 300 Nepalis in limbo in Nilai with no jobs, unpaid salary

Over 300 Nepalis in limbo in Nilai with no jobs, unpaid salary

Jobs promised to them fail to materialise.