Archive - 23 May 2023

Maritime defence vital to overcome threats in our waters - PM

Maritime defence vital to overcome threats in our waters - PM

The prime minister says he will look at the needs.
Muda deputy president wants minister to explain Swatch store raid

Muda deputy president wants minister to explain Swatch store raid

Amira raises concern about the 'ambiguity' of what was considered 'harmful'.
Energy commission forms task force to monitor Sabah electricity supply

Energy commission forms task force to monitor Sabah electricity supply

It will monitor operations round-the-clock daily, among others.
S'wak committed to meeting WHO's rabies-free target by 2030

S'wak committed to meeting WHO's rabies-free target by 2030

State govt to conduct continuous awareness talks, among others.
Perak state assembly passes Hotel Bill 2023

Perak state assembly passes Hotel Bill 2023

It aims to replace the Boarding House Enactment 1927.
AKSB 'bonus': PAS leader urges action against whistleblower

AKSB 'bonus': PAS leader urges action against whistleblower

Payment normal to board members for their 'hard work', says Kelantan Youth chief.
Sabah moots channelling excess allocations to trust fund

Sabah moots channelling excess allocations to trust fund

Will ensure funds for Sabah will not expire if not used in allotted year.
Kelantan struggling, says Hadi, indirectly pinning blame on PM

Kelantan struggling, says Hadi, indirectly pinning blame on PM

He says that's the reason why the state was blocked from receiving federal aid.
Mental Health Act amendment bill passed

Mental Health Act amendment bill passed

PARLIAMENT | It will include more govt officials as 'crisis intervention' officers.
Special panel formed to tackle Muslim LGBT issues

Special panel formed to tackle Muslim LGBT issues

PARLIAMENT | The committee held its first meeting last month.
Cathay Pacific apologises after passenger alleges discrimination

Cathay Pacific apologises after passenger alleges discrimination

'We have suspended the flight attendants concerned and launched an internal investigation.'
Kepong MP files bid to stay RM2m damages payout

Kepong MP files bid to stay RM2m damages payout

This is over a suit won by MonSpace and its founder.
Breathe Cleaner Air with Blueair!

Breathe Cleaner Air with Blueair!

The only air purifier to provide 24/7 protection against viruses and bacteria!
Don't politicise mental health, Miri MP says after PN rep's LGBT jibe

Don't politicise mental health, Miri MP says after PN rep's LGBT jibe

Pasir Salak MP suggests the LGBT community be categorised as 'mentally disordered'.

Bella abuse case: Siti Bainun to stay in jail pending appeal

Bella abuse case: Siti Bainun to stay in jail pending appeal

UPDATED 3.56PM | Court rules she failed to prove special and exceptional circumstances.

Zahid: MCA should not be disheartened by BN-Pakatan partnership

Zahid: MCA should not be disheartened by BN-Pakatan partnership

What's important is collaborating with each other, stresses BN chief.
Veritas University College signs MOA with SIM Education

Veritas University College signs MOA with SIM Education

VUC and SIM Education Group are committed to grooming Early Childhood educators
Ensuring school access for Yusri after obtaining birth certificate

Ensuring school access for Yusri after obtaining birth certificate

Eight-year-old receives birth certificate from NRD after Malaysiakini reports his plight.
Pepsi unites with East Malaysians to celebrate the abundant Harvest Festival

Pepsi unites with East Malaysians to celebrate the abundant Harvest Festival

Elevate your Harvest Festival experience with Pepsi's exclusive limited-edition 1.5L bottle label designs, created in collaboration with talented local East Malaysian artists, Daphne Siaw and Charles Mawan.
MP concerned if mental health crisis officers will be properly trained

MP concerned if mental health crisis officers will be properly trained

PARLIAMENT | Crisis intervention officers have authority to detain those at risk of self-harm.
Congress passes bill requiring analysis of US economy's exposure to China

Congress passes bill requiring analysis of US economy's exposure to China

The bill garnered two-thirds support in the House of Representatives.

Govt fine tuning implementation of MLFF

Govt fine tuning implementation of MLFF

PARLIAMENT | In line with the government's intention to implement MLFF in 2025.
Govt to amend criminal code to allow scam victims refunds - PM

Govt to amend criminal code to allow scam victims refunds - PM

This is to speed up process of returning funds to scam victims.
M'sia supports target to cut carbon intensity in international shipping

M'sia supports target to cut carbon intensity in international shipping

Loke says the industry is heading towards long-term environmental sustainability.
'MACC probes ex-PM's son over business activities'

'MACC probes ex-PM's son over business activities'

Unclear if investigation linked to Panama Papers, where the man was named.
Govt mulls legislation against ticket touts

Govt mulls legislation against ticket touts

This follows reports of scalpers trying to make a killing on Coldplay concert tickets.
Minister: 30pct women MPs still a far-off dream, but not impossible

Minister: 30pct women MPs still a far-off dream, but not impossible

PARLIAMENT | Nancy Shukri says this requires political will from all quarters to achieve.
Probe long-standing scalpers issue, migrant rights groups urge govt

Probe long-standing scalpers issue, migrant rights groups urge govt

If left unaddressed, the issue can harm the integrity of the Immigration Department, they say.
TikTok sues US state of Montana over ban

TikTok sues US state of Montana over ban

Banning the app is unconstitutional, violates the First Amendment, other federal laws, it says. 
Lima '23 opens with airshow by more than 70 aircraft

Lima '23 opens with airshow by more than 70 aircraft

Five countries to participate in aerobatic display.

Cinemas dispute distributor's sabotage claim over ‘Anwar: The Untold Story’

Cinemas dispute distributor's sabotage claim over ‘Anwar: The Untold Story’

Biopic screened on average five times per location, say MAFE.
THE MINH Mont'Kiara, the latest iconic development by UEM Sunrise

THE MINH Mont'Kiara, the latest iconic development by UEM Sunrise

UEM Sunrise will officially open its latest luxury residence in the international neighbourhood of Mont'Kiara called THE MINH on 27 May to the general public, after an encouraging take-up rate during preview.
Non-Muslim use of 'Allah' restricted to East M'sia, govt to amend laws

Non-Muslim use of 'Allah' restricted to East M'sia, govt to amend laws

UPDATED 3.08PM | PARLIAMENT | PM says this is to ensure the issue may no longer be contested in courts.
Putrajaya mum on PM's flight expenditure

Putrajaya mum on PM's flight expenditure

UPDATED 12.21PM | PARLIAMENT | Anwar had travelled abroad nine times and 17 times on domestic flights.
AAAFx Wins ‘Best Forex Spreads Africa’ Award

AAAFx Wins ‘Best Forex Spreads Africa’ Award

The Financial Achievements in Markets Excellency Awards recognise AAAFx’s best-in-class services
Jakim lodges MCMC report over 'lewd' Telegram account

Jakim lodges MCMC report over 'lewd' Telegram account

Account user allegedly promotes spousal sexual abuse, subservience of women to husbands.
PKR: Come clean on 'RM10k Raya bonus' for Air Kelantan board

PKR: Come clean on 'RM10k Raya bonus' for Air Kelantan board

A letter shared online claims each member had received the bonus.
LETTER | Deeper context required for better future SEA Games performance

LETTER | Deeper context required for better future SEA Games performance

Knee-jerk reaction to cut funding for underperformers will only worsen situation.
Comedy club owners obtain leave to quash business blacklist

Comedy club owners obtain leave to quash business blacklist

UPDATED 9.58AM | They also seek to reinstate their business licence.
M'sia committed to enhancing defence industry capabilities - Mat Hasan

M'sia committed to enhancing defence industry capabilities - Mat Hasan

This is to realise country's goals in contributing to global security.
Florida sued for barring Chinese citizens from owning homes, land

Florida sued for barring Chinese citizens from owning homes, land

Right group claims measure is unconstitutional due to housing discrimination.
COMMENT | After the cross, it's time for colours to create waves

COMMENT | After the cross, it's time for colours to create waves

When will authorities use common sense?
COMMENT | My mini Maxis experience in the larger context

COMMENT | My mini Maxis experience in the larger context

The poor service is symptomatic of a bigger problem among telcos.
PM open house in PN states cost RM6m, down from RM11m 2022-do

PM open house in PN states cost RM6m, down from RM11m 2022-do

However, there is a discrepancy worth RM200k in Armizan’s numbers. 

YOURSAY | DAP - The convenient friend or foe

YOURSAY | DAP - The convenient friend or foe

‘The DAP should not test the patience of its restive supporters.’