Archive - 18 May 2023

PM: Govt to ensure subsidies fairly provided to targeted groups

PM: Govt to ensure subsidies fairly provided to targeted groups

Anwar says top earners will also have to pay up.
PN state polls seats allocation 95pct done - Takiyuddin

PN state polls seats allocation 95pct done - Takiyuddin

The PAS leader says same strategy as GE15 will be applied.
May 23 decision on Siti Bainun's 12-year jail stay of execution bid

May 23 decision on Siti Bainun's 12-year jail stay of execution bid

Her lawyer argues her health is deteriorating while in Kajang Prison.
Ex-activist Khalid to answer domestic abuse allegations in court

Ex-activist Khalid to answer domestic abuse allegations in court

'I am confident the court will be fair to me.'
Authorities move in to clean up illegal Kapar dumpsite

Authorities move in to clean up illegal Kapar dumpsite

Residents had complained of sickening smoke and pollution.
'Gay is Okay' ban in accordance with law, govt lawyer tells appeals court

'Gay is Okay' ban in accordance with law, govt lawyer tells appeals court

All religions are against homosexuality, argues federal counsel.
ICC, AIAC agree to collaborate with M'sia in exploring potential areas

ICC, AIAC agree to collaborate with M'sia in exploring potential areas

This includes strengthening joint advocacy, thought leadership on trade.
TNB supports targeted subsidies to help rakyat in need

TNB supports targeted subsidies to help rakyat in need

Utility company will support efforts in managing tariffs within ICPT framework. 
Cops await medical report on alleged bullying of air force trainees

Cops await medical report on alleged bullying of air force trainees

Pahang police say 3 or 4 witnesses may also be called soon.
Targeted subsidies for diesel to be implemented next year - Salahuddin

Targeted subsidies for diesel to be implemented next year - Salahuddin

Minister says an integrated database to be prepared for this purpose.
Reports against Hadi: Police will summon anyone involved

Reports against Hadi: Police will summon anyone involved

UPDATED 7.11PM | This is our SOP, says IGP.
Cops leaving 'Allah' issue to govt - IGP

Cops leaving 'Allah' issue to govt - IGP

UPDATED 6.47PM | Acryl Sani says there will be a Conference of Rulers briefing soon.
Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Ban is to protect residents from alleged intelligence gathering by China. 
Women, children trek miles in summer heat to get water near India's Mumbai

Women, children trek miles in summer heat to get water near India's Mumbai

Residents say supplies run short from March to May every year.
Central Asia seeks deeper regional ties with China

Central Asia seeks deeper regional ties with China

Its leaders may forge regional pact with Beijing during a summit.
Muda wants legislation to prevent online bulk purchase of event tickets

Muda wants legislation to prevent online bulk purchase of event tickets

This follows reports of Coldplay concert tickets being resold at exorbitant prices.
Guan Eng tells Penang water authority to step up

Guan Eng tells Penang water authority to step up

This is in light of frequent water cuts in the state.

LETTER | A higher OPR is necessary

LETTER | A higher OPR is necessary

Maintaining low OPR will eventually lead to high inflation.
Anti-graft agency summons Imran Khan for questioning

Anti-graft agency summons Imran Khan for questioning

It's not certain whether the ex-PM will show up.
Penjana Kerjaya: Agency owner remanded over RM370k false claims

Penjana Kerjaya: Agency owner remanded over RM370k false claims

Claims submitted between 2020 and 2021 to obtain hiring incentive payments.
Don’t ignore facts to politicise ‘Allah’ issue – Saifuddin

Don’t ignore facts to politicise ‘Allah’ issue – Saifuddin

'The court has never brought up the question of religion,' adds minister.
'Allah' issue resolution was cabinet decision, not DAP request - Loke

'Allah' issue resolution was cabinet decision, not DAP request - Loke

Muhyiddin linking the Harapan party into the issue is unfair, says its secretary-general.
Maximum one-way airfare of RM300 for Kaamatan, Gawai festivals

Maximum one-way airfare of RM300 for Kaamatan, Gawai festivals

Govt has purchased over 17,000 tickets to resell at discounted price.

Thailand's Move Forward confident of more support to form govt

Thailand's Move Forward confident of more support to form govt

'My coalition is taking shape,' says its leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

BHIC secures two contracts for RMN submarines worth RM140m

BHIC secures two contracts for RMN submarines worth RM140m

Defence Ministry deals will contribute positively to Boustead Group earnings. 
Raw water guarantee scheme fully operational in 2024 - S'gor MB

Raw water guarantee scheme fully operational in 2024 - S'gor MB

Water supply won't be disrupted by pollution, Amirudin says.
Malaysian film ‘Tiger Stripes’ enjoys triumphant premiere at Cannes Festival

Malaysian film ‘Tiger Stripes’ enjoys triumphant premiere at Cannes Festival

Amanda is Malaysia first female director in Cannes Critics Week.
Payout to Mahfuz: MB denies knowing man who crowdfunded for him

Payout to Mahfuz: MB denies knowing man who crowdfunded for him

Sanusi claims he has settled compensation with state opposition chief.

Abim founder dies at 83

Abim founder dies at 83

UPDATED 1.35PM | Razali Nawawi passes away due to prostate cancer. 
Ex-deputy home minister backs Mais, wants appeal in Jill Ireland case

Ex-deputy home minister backs Mais, wants appeal in Jill Ireland case

Court the proper forum to decide on the matter, says Noh Omar.
June 22 decision on Rosmah’s court bid to nullify solar graft case

June 22 decision on Rosmah’s court bid to nullify solar graft case

The case is linked to the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid energy project.

Balancing Motherhood and Lalamove Delivery Gig

Balancing Motherhood and Lalamove Delivery Gig

Meet Amelie, a dedicated mother who discovered financial stability and flexibility through her part-time gig with Lalamove as a delivery partner.
COMMENT | Khairy plays coy while Bersatu ups enticements

COMMENT | Khairy plays coy while Bersatu ups enticements

Ex-Umno youth leader tantalises courtiers with the pose of strategic ambiguity.
Amirudin hopes to remain Selangor MB, leaves decision to party

Amirudin hopes to remain Selangor MB, leaves decision to party

UPDATED 12.48PM | He is prepared to follow party’s strategies for Selangor in upcoming state polls. 
COMMENT | After 5 years, China’s complicity in 1MDB still unresolved

COMMENT | After 5 years, China’s complicity in 1MDB still unresolved

Successive governments have been ignoring elephant in the room.
LETTER | Let's salute our SEA Games athletes

LETTER | Let's salute our SEA Games athletes

Don't just pass negative remarks on their performance.
Cyberattack: Labuan Financial Services Authority takes immediate action

Cyberattack: Labuan Financial Services Authority takes immediate action

It has temporarily taken certain operational systems offline. 
Prince Harry, Meghan in 'near catastrophic' car chase

Prince Harry, Meghan in 'near catastrophic' car chase

The couple were pursued by paparazzi in New York.
Coldplay scalpers go overboard, Fahmi wants action

Coldplay scalpers go overboard, Fahmi wants action

UPDATED 1.30PM | Coldplay tickets selling like hot cakes and scalpers took note.
LETTER | Stop politicising 'Allah' issue and move on to more pressing matters

LETTER | Stop politicising 'Allah' issue and move on to more pressing matters

We have plenty of rebuilding to do with our economy on shaky ground.
A transforming Asia offers global investors diversified and differentiated alpha opportunities

A transforming Asia offers global investors diversified and differentiated alpha opportunities

Asia is no longer just a traditional manufacturing hub - technological development, knowledge transfer and accelerating innovation are reshaping the region as a critical exporter of higher-end, hi-tech goods and services
Colombian children found alive in jungle weeks after plane crash

Colombian children found alive in jungle weeks after plane crash

The four escaped from downed Cessna 206 on May 1 to find help.    
M'sia, Indonesia on joint mission to Brussels over deforestation rules

M'sia, Indonesia on joint mission to Brussels over deforestation rules

Oil palm industry still facing challenges imposed by EU, says minister.
'More likely than not' world will soon see 1.5°C of warming - WMO

'More likely than not' world will soon see 1.5°C of warming - WMO

There's a 66pct chance of temporarily reaching 1.5°C by 2027.
Proposal on 'Allah' issue shows govt protects Islam - agency

Proposal on 'Allah' issue shows govt protects Islam - agency

Yadim lauds cabinet decision to send proposal to Conference of Rulers.
China's domestic travel recovery marred by anti-spending 'special forces'

China's domestic travel recovery marred by anti-spending 'special forces'

'Special forces travel' trend to see as much as possible for little money goes viral.  
Meet Malaysian experts who are in demand all over the world

Meet Malaysian experts who are in demand all over the world

Lynas Malaysia is launching a new advertising campaign.
COMMENT | Madani govt should explain what rights non-Muslims have

COMMENT | Madani govt should explain what rights non-Muslims have

Little non-Muslims can do when their rights get trampled. 
YOURSAY | Don’t use religion for political gain

YOURSAY | Don’t use religion for political gain

'Failure to rein in extremism will come to haunt nation.'
COMMENT | Teachers for the future

COMMENT | Teachers for the future

Teachers need to educate students for challenges yet to come.