Archive - 19 May 2023

Civil Defence Force director Awang Askandar dies climbing Everest

Civil Defence Force director Awang Askandar dies climbing Everest

The climbing mission head notified the organisation of his death.
Minister urges cops to probe falsehoods on flood mitigation project

Minister urges cops to probe falsehoods on flood mitigation project

Nik Nazmi says a police report has been lodged on the matter.
Yeoh: Ministry will ensure Coldplay concert, football qualifiers go smoothly

Yeoh: Ministry will ensure Coldplay concert, football qualifiers go smoothly

Both events are held at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
Govt studying possible Postal Services Act amendment - Fahmi

Govt studying possible Postal Services Act amendment - Fahmi

The minister says legislation needs to keep up with the times.
Orang Asli community living in fear after spotting tiger footprints

Orang Asli community living in fear after spotting tiger footprints

The Gua Musang villagers urge authorities to capture the animal quickly.
Review ban on non-Muslim use of 'Allah' - interfaith council urges PM

Review ban on non-Muslim use of 'Allah' - interfaith council urges PM

MCCBCHST says such bans infringe upon constitutional rights of non-Muslims.
Setting up reforms body among Health White Paper recommendations

Setting up reforms body among Health White Paper recommendations

The document is expected to be tabled in Parliament next month.
New Covid shots should target only XBB variants - WHO

New Covid shots should target only XBB variants - WHO

Original vaccines produce undetectable levels of neutralising antibodies against new variants.
Transformer the source of Midvalley fire - Energy Commission

Transformer the source of Midvalley fire - Energy Commission

The commission is still investigating the cause of the fire.
M'sian sports declined under political instability - minister

M'sian sports declined under political instability - minister

UPDATED 9.33PM | Yeoh points out predecessor was in office for under a year.
Huawei Launches the APAC Smart Road, Waterway, and Port Alliance

Huawei Launches the APAC Smart Road, Waterway, and Port Alliance

At the Huawei Asia Pacific Partners Conference 2023, Huawei and 10 partners jointly launched the APAC Smart Road, Waterway, and Port Alliance.
New approach to ensure more focused distribution of subsidies - Rafizi

New approach to ensure more focused distribution of subsidies - Rafizi

Combined household socioeconomic info nationwide to streamline targeted subsidy implementation.
Court defers decision on Azeez's appeal in defamation suit against Guan Eng

Court defers decision on Azeez's appeal in defamation suit against Guan Eng

The appeals court needs more time to decide on the case.
Factbox: How Arab states changed course on Syria

Factbox: How Arab states changed course on Syria

Policy shift sees President Bashar al-Assad attend Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia.
Looking to fill a CEO post? Well, Rafizi’s hiring

Looking to fill a CEO post? Well, Rafizi’s hiring

Two agencies under Economy Ministry open for public applications for the post.
Paid MRSM: No serious initiative taken so far - Asyraf Wajdi

Paid MRSM: No serious initiative taken so far - Asyraf Wajdi

Mara focusing on maintaining recruitment policy of 60 percent from B40 families.
S Korean nurses strike after president vetoes bill on pay, working conditions

S Korean nurses strike after president vetoes bill on pay, working conditions

Group vows to punish politicians who derailed the bill in coming polls.
Cambodia opposition figure calls upcoming election a 'sham'

Cambodia opposition figure calls upcoming election a 'sham'

He reacts after his party was disqualified from entering the race.
More than half of world's large lakes drying up, study finds

More than half of world's large lakes drying up, study finds

This is chiefly because of climate change. 
The youths suggested improvisation to the PDPA law in Malaysia to safeguard data leak.

The youths suggested improvisation to the PDPA law in Malaysia to safeguard data leak.

20 debaters from all over Malaysia debated on the topic titled “Amendment of Personal Data Protection Act”
Sanusi apologises to Mahfuz over defamatory statement

Sanusi apologises to Mahfuz over defamatory statement

UPDATED 9.11PM | The apology has been posted on Kedah MB's Facebook page.
Kinohimitsu celebrates Success as Bestselling Collagen Drink in Malaysia, Singapore!

Kinohimitsu celebrates Success as Bestselling Collagen Drink in Malaysia, Singapore!

All were united in celebrating Kinohimitsu’s phenomenal journey and in expressing heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering support, resulting in Kinohimitsu cementing its position as the reigning champion of the collagen drink market.
MOT to take immediate action on MACC report - Loke

MOT to take immediate action on MACC report - Loke

Every disciplinary case acted upon will be reported back to the anti-graft agency.
Family gives AGC 14 days to provide update on conversion claim

Family gives AGC 14 days to provide update on conversion claim

If no action taken, parents will pursue other avenues.
Sabah govt working to resolve water, electricity woes - Hajiji

Sabah govt working to resolve water, electricity woes - Hajiji

Govt taking urgent measures to resolve the legacy issues, he says.
Paparazzi disputes Prince Harry, Meghan's account on car chase

Paparazzi disputes Prince Harry, Meghan's account on car chase

Photo agency claims the royal couple were never in danger.
Halal Development Corp appoints Azwan Bro as chairperson

Halal Development Corp appoints Azwan Bro as chairperson

Agency hopes Azwan Bro can increase halal industry competitiveness with his expertise. 
State polls - Penang PSM to hold referendum on whether to contest

State polls - Penang PSM to hold referendum on whether to contest

Party plans to contest three state seats, decision will depend on referendum outcome.

Three contraflow lanes to tackle traffic congestion in KL

Three contraflow lanes to tackle traffic congestion in KL

It is found that about six million vehicles are on the road in KL every day.
Malay-Muslim groups gather at S'gor mosque to protest 'Allah appeal'

Malay-Muslim groups gather at S'gor mosque to protest 'Allah appeal'

UPDATED 5.40PM | About 100 people from a Friday prayer congregation join demonstration. 
Families of Sosma detainees want to meet home minister to seek justice

Families of Sosma detainees want to meet home minister to seek justice

They want the minister to hear their demands and needs.
HR Ministry replaces labour DG amid foreign workers job scam - source

HR Ministry replaces labour DG amid foreign workers job scam - source

UPDATED 5.47PM | Ministry expected to appoint new deputy sec-gen on Monday.
The Film Anwar: The Untold Story (ATUS) is screening in 120 cinemas throughout Malaysia

The Film Anwar: The Untold Story (ATUS) is screening in 120 cinemas throughout Malaysia

People will have the opportunity to expose their own version of the victim - that is, from Anwar's perspective.
'Anwar: The Untold Story' a 'useless, nauseating' film - Khairuddin

'Anwar: The Untold Story' a 'useless, nauseating' film - Khairuddin

UPDATED 9.58PM | Mahathir loyalist gives thumbs-down to biopic of PM Anwar Ibrahim.

Kelantan Police : 312 held, drugs worth over RM29,000 seized

Kelantan Police : 312 held, drugs worth over RM29,000 seized

Seizures conducted under week-long Ops Tapis.
PAC proposes new proceedings on LCS construction

PAC proposes new proceedings on LCS construction

Report every 3 months on littoral ships' progress, says Mas Ermieyati.
Report: Cyprus strips fugitive Jho Low of citizenship

Report: Cyprus strips fugitive Jho Low of citizenship

Comes on the heels of probe into country's citizenship-by-investment programme.
MACC probing ex-senior minister, 'Tan Sri' businessperson over RM2.3b funds

MACC probing ex-senior minister, 'Tan Sri' businessperson over RM2.3b funds

Source says investigation related to Pandora Papers leak on suspected offshore transactions. 
KOPETRO supports IJN Ride 4 Your Heart

KOPETRO supports IJN Ride 4 Your Heart

KOPETRO Travel has become one of the sponsors for the lnstitut Jantung Negara’s (IJN) Ride 4 Your Heart which will be held in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu later this month.
Socso confirms officer arrested by MACC

Socso confirms officer arrested by MACC

Alleged corruption in Employment Incentive Programme.
DXN bulls ahead with strong growth momentum

DXN bulls ahead with strong growth momentum

The Malaysia-based global health and wellness direct selling company is confident in sustaining its robust performance
China's Xi unveils grand development plan with Central Asia allies

China's Xi unveils grand development plan with Central Asia allies

This includes building infrastructure networks to boost trade - while shunning "external interference".
N Korea criticises US, S Korea military drills as 'nuclear blackmail'

N Korea criticises US, S Korea military drills as 'nuclear blackmail'

It's a rehearsal for invasion, says Pyongyang.
Australian grandmother tasered by police in critical condition

Australian grandmother tasered by police in critical condition

95-year-old using walking frame approached police holding steak knife. 
COMMENT | Reject politicising religion, avoid politicians' trap

COMMENT | Reject politicising religion, avoid politicians' trap

Politicians try to win by getting people to hate their opponents.
XL Holdings Joins Forces with City-Link Express to Expand its Chilled and Frozen Goods Delivery Services

XL Holdings Joins Forces with City-Link Express to Expand its Chilled and Frozen Goods Delivery Services

The collaboration enables XL Holdings' subsidiary, XTRA, to use City-Link Express facilities across Malaysia as convenient drop-off points for chilled and frozen goods.
GPS slams Muda for 'gatecrashing' state assembly media room

GPS slams Muda for 'gatecrashing' state assembly media room

It accuses the party of using the facilities to promote itself.
Umno must boldly counter PAS' use of religion for politics - Zaid

Umno must boldly counter PAS' use of religion for politics - Zaid

Voters must understand religion, politics are different things, he says.
'Don't go' - KJ advises PAS to drop Coldplay campaign

'Don't go' - KJ advises PAS to drop Coldplay campaign

Ex-Umno Youth chief points out economic benefits of the concert.
Govt's stable image to be tested in state polls - analysts

Govt's stable image to be tested in state polls - analysts

Seat negotiations can make or break 19-party alliance, they say.
COMMENT | Let's not play God, don’t let Allah issue divide us

COMMENT | Let's not play God, don’t let Allah issue divide us

No winner will emerge from such a debate.
YOURSAY | How stable would govt be without non-Malay support?

YOURSAY | How stable would govt be without non-Malay support?

'Let Malay parties settle scores instead of using non-Malays as pawns.'
‘Allah’ issue: Muhyiddin vs DAP

‘Allah’ issue: Muhyiddin vs DAP

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