Archive - 15 May 2023

Pushback against govt move to withdraw appeal in 'Allah' case

Pushback against govt move to withdraw appeal in 'Allah' case

Huge surprise and disappointment, says Macsa.
Govt to help media survive while paying attention to reader needs

Govt to help media survive while paying attention to reader needs

Govt also studying charging social media platforms for news content.
‘Principal made us write letter to coax Cikgu Ponteng to return’

‘Principal made us write letter to coax Cikgu Ponteng to return’

Letter written under duress, says Siti Nafirah.
No more sick Pr1ma housing projects by 2024 - minister

No more sick Pr1ma housing projects by 2024 - minister

Eight sick Pr1ma projects completed so far, says Nga.
Assembly dissolution: S'gor MB to seek sultan audience end-June

Assembly dissolution: S'gor MB to seek sultan audience end-June

Audience request before auto dissolution on June 25, Amirudin says.
Johor ruler hits out against poor cleanliness of low-cost flats

Johor ruler hits out against poor cleanliness of low-cost flats

As if my people living in chicken coops, says Sultan Ibrahim.
Zahid proposes state-level 'unity govt' convention be held

Zahid proposes state-level 'unity govt' convention be held

State level for grassroots to give diverse views, Umno chief says.
State polls: PN to finalise seat allocation next week

State polls: PN to finalise seat allocation next week

'Meeting will decide seats that PAS, Bersatu, Gerakan will contest.'
MP SPEAKS | Sulu award or Sulu fraud?

MP SPEAKS | Sulu award or Sulu fraud?

Govt will fight to the end in defending Malaysia’s sovereignty. 
Prasarana to review maintenance, prevent train breakdowns - Loke

Prasarana to review maintenance, prevent train breakdowns - Loke

Operations might close earlier for more maintenance time, minister says.
MySejahtera appointment system expanded to dental services

MySejahtera appointment system expanded to dental services

Public can book dental health check-up services.
Assets allegation on loop - Dr M tells ‘mat retorik’ to furnish proof

Assets allegation on loop - Dr M tells ‘mat retorik’ to furnish proof

The feud continues after Anwar claims ex-PM’s wealth is an open secret.
PAS Ulama urges Puspal to block entry of pro-LGBT artistes

PAS Ulama urges Puspal to block entry of pro-LGBT artistes

Such artistes will add to social problems of youth, Ahmad says.
Turkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum

Turkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum

Erdogan's opponents face an uphill struggle to end his two-decade rule. 
NGOs lament Save Rivers 'silenced' by 4th postponement of Samling suit

NGOs lament Save Rivers 'silenced' by 4th postponement of Samling suit

The defamation lawsuit has been adjourned to make way for an urgent criminal case.
Loh appeals to quash kids' Islamic unilateral conversion

Loh appeals to quash kids' Islamic unilateral conversion

This after High Court denied her legal challenge last Thursday.
PN leader: Pick proven Muhyiddin over empty promises Anwar

PN leader: Pick proven Muhyiddin over empty promises Anwar

Mahathir Mohd Rais describes PN chairperson as ‘sincere, bold and honest’.
6 operators of kids programmes awarded RM2.35m in lawsuit

6 operators of kids programmes awarded RM2.35m in lawsuit

Programmes not approved by Education Ministry as claimed, court finds.
Close ties with federal govt will bring many benefits - Taib

Close ties with federal govt will bring many benefits - Taib

S'wak governor says Anwar's govt will be able to bring Malaysia to greater heights.
COMMENT | Should Anwar court Hadi and PAS?

COMMENT | Should Anwar court Hadi and PAS?

If he can work with Umno, then why not PAS?
Kedah polls: BN and Harapan to use own logos

Kedah polls: BN and Harapan to use own logos

Mahdzir says this was decided by the state chapters of both parties.
Expect Positive Effects in expanding  Hanwoo Beef to Malaysia

Expect Positive Effects in expanding Hanwoo Beef to Malaysia

The Halal Korean Beef Export Contract signing ceremony of Korean premium beef
KOPETRO launches ArRahnuKita Bangi

KOPETRO launches ArRahnuKita Bangi

Koperasi Kakitangan PETRONAS Berhad (KOPETRO) officially announces the latest branch of their pawning service
Thai Move Forward leader seeks opposition alliance after election win

Thai Move Forward leader seeks opposition alliance after election win

Pita Limjaroenrat says he is ready to be prime minister.
Mother charged with sexual assault on sons, making child porn

Mother charged with sexual assault on sons, making child porn

Her acquaintance was also charged with sexual assault on a teenage girl. 
Anwar wants enforcement bodies to raise performance, governance

Anwar wants enforcement bodies to raise performance, governance

PM says their services should be able to help drive national economic growth.
KOPETRO launches proLindung online road tax and vehicle takaful platform

KOPETRO launches proLindung online road tax and vehicle takaful platform

which enables users to easily renew their vehicle’s road tax and takaful.
COMMENT | Hadi's words breach limits of free speech

COMMENT | Hadi's words breach limits of free speech

We cannot have one rule for elites and another for ordinary people. 
PM turns up heat: No subsidies for homes with 'excessive' power usage

PM turns up heat: No subsidies for homes with 'excessive' power usage

UPDATED 2.17PM | This will not affect B40 and M40 households, Anwar says. 
Socso to amend Act to allocate childcare grants – Nancy

Socso to amend Act to allocate childcare grants – Nancy

This is to help women return to workforce, she says. 
Govt withdraws 'Allah' appeal over landmark ruling

Govt withdraws 'Allah' appeal over landmark ruling

The ruling allows Melanau Christian Jill Ireland to use the word 'Allah'.
Gambling: Bukit Aman reminds district police chiefs of integrity pledge

Gambling: Bukit Aman reminds district police chiefs of integrity pledge

'Don't treat the pledge as a tissue paper that has no value,' says Ayob Khan. 
Muda seeks apex court determination in suit over MACC probe of judge

Muda seeks apex court determination in suit over MACC probe of judge

The party wants a declaration MACC has no authority to investigate Nazlan.
PAS should support Anwar, says Zaid

PAS should support Anwar, says Zaid

The ex-minister also urges PAS to change its 'hostile' politicking style.
PM: Azam, Idrus' tenures extended for doing a good job

PM: Azam, Idrus' tenures extended for doing a good job

UPDATED 1.12PM | After leeway was given, their performance improved, says Anwar. 
PM: Govt to solve water woes in K'tan, Sabah despite huge cost

PM: Govt to solve water woes in K'tan, Sabah despite huge cost

It is a fundamental problem and not a political matter, says Anwar.
PM: Govt parties won’t entertain any sabotage attempt

PM: Govt parties won’t entertain any sabotage attempt

This is the pledge made by allies during yesterday’s convention, he says. 
No T'ganu palace interference in case against S'wak Report editor: DPP

No T'ganu palace interference in case against S'wak Report editor: DPP

Rewcastle-Brown seeks to transfer the case from Kuala Terengganu to KL High Court.
HK resident sentenced to life in prison for espionage - Chinese court

HK resident sentenced to life in prison for espionage - Chinese court

No further details provided over the sentencing. 
Fisherfolk to petition king over Penang reclamation project

Fisherfolk to petition king over Penang reclamation project

About 4,000 people hold a peaceful protest against the project.
Annuar: DAP's presence at WTC will spell doom for Umno

Annuar: DAP's presence at WTC will spell doom for Umno

Millions will reject Umno in upcoming state polls and next GE, he claims. 
COMMENT | Is raising employers' EPF contribution the only option?

COMMENT | Is raising employers' EPF contribution the only option?

Lawmakers should look at and tackle the issue diligently.
Nothing political in recent meeting with Anwar - Nik Abduh

Nothing political in recent meeting with Anwar - Nik Abduh

I just congratulated and prayed for PM, he says. 
LETTER | Anwar's booster shots to eliminate political poisons

LETTER | Anwar's booster shots to eliminate political poisons

Indeed we are on course as a nation of people. 
Kit Siang: PAS should join unity govt but…

Kit Siang: PAS should join unity govt but…

Hadi must cease hostility against Anwar and DAP first, he says. 
LETTER | Solve traffic congestion with public buses, not LRT

LETTER | Solve traffic congestion with public buses, not LRT

It is cheaper and more effective in resolving Penang's traffic woes. 
COMMENT | Umno’s dirty tricks return to haunt Zahid

COMMENT | Umno’s dirty tricks return to haunt Zahid

Umno started divisive politics, with PN perfecting it. 
Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout

Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout

However, parliamentary rules still allow military to play key role in government. 
Turkiye faces runoff election as Erdogan survives first test

Turkiye faces runoff election as Erdogan survives first test

Long-time leader performs better than anticipated. 
Unity govt's good governance attracts foreign investors - PM

Unity govt's good governance attracts foreign investors - PM

It also boosts revenue, Anwar adds. 
YOURSAY | Lessons on unity from past education system

YOURSAY | Lessons on unity from past education system

’Anwar must swallow the bitter pill if meaningful reforms are to happen.’
Anwar's olive branch to Hadi

Anwar's olive branch to Hadi

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