Archive - 24 May 2023

Green Party sec-gen receives LOD over tender claims

Green Party sec-gen receives LOD over tender claims

This is over the redevelopment of the sports complex in Shah Alam.
'Allah' usage issue: Takiyuddin trying to demonise DAP, says Aziz Bari

'Allah' usage issue: Takiyuddin trying to demonise DAP, says Aziz Bari

'Takiyuddin trying to mislead public for political gain.'
All MRSM students involved in bullying case to be expelled - Asyraf Wajdi

All MRSM students involved in bullying case to be expelled - Asyraf Wajdi

'There is no effort to cover up the case as claimed.'
AKSB lodges report over leaked letter on bonuses for staff, board members

AKSB lodges report over leaked letter on bonuses for staff, board members

The alleged whistleblower has been called up to give his statement.
'All MOUs between M’sia, China to be evaluated transparently'

'All MOUs between M’sia, China to be evaluated transparently'

Miti to analyse financial strength of local companies involved.
'Datuk Roy', MACC officer to be charged tomorrow

'Datuk Roy', MACC officer to be charged tomorrow

UPDATED 7.16PM | This is over the Jana Wibawa case.
'No need invitations' - Let RTM air Anwar movie for free: MP

'No need invitations' - Let RTM air Anwar movie for free: MP

PARLIAMENT | PAS lawmaker takes a jibe at govt for inviting students, firefighters to the show.
RM3.7m total fines issued for smoking offences this year

RM3.7m total fines issued for smoking offences this year

Health minister says this was the result of 5,028 operations carried out in the same period.
Rescue mission for missing deaf Everest climber to end on May 28

Rescue mission for missing deaf Everest climber to end on May 28

Govt channels RM1.48m to look for Hawari before Everest is closed on May 29. 
State polls expected to be held simultaneously - Ahmad Maslan

State polls expected to be held simultaneously - Ahmad Maslan

'Nomination day is also expected to be set on the same date.'
Malaysia, US to strengthen security cooperation

Malaysia, US to strengthen security cooperation

The cooperation covers maritime and cross-border issues.
LETTER | Govt needs to keep promise on Smoking Product Control Bill

LETTER | Govt needs to keep promise on Smoking Product Control Bill

It needs to be tabled and approved immediately.
Swatch disappointed over Rainbow watches confiscation

Swatch disappointed over Rainbow watches confiscation

Watchmaker says it will take legal action to recover the timepieces.
AGC declines explanation on ‘NFA’ monkey torture porn report

AGC declines explanation on ‘NFA’ monkey torture porn report

NGO to go to court to challenge the AGC's decision.
Ahmad Maslan regrets 'infidel' label over his call to support DAP

Ahmad Maslan regrets 'infidel' label over his call to support DAP

He says several parties have lodged police reports over the Facebook post.
EPF records RM46m profit from selling six  retail properties

EPF records RM46m profit from selling six retail properties

Assets sold to Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust Berhad.
RM11.2b unclaimed money as of April 30

RM11.2b unclaimed money as of April 30

Accountant-General’s Dept has refunded RM3.3b to the people, says Ahmad Maslan.
Youth to debate like MPs in the first-ever 3D Dewan Rakyat environment.

Youth to debate like MPs in the first-ever 3D Dewan Rakyat environment.

Explore the pros and cons of implementing parental leave policies in Malaysia

TimeTec LPR Sparks a New Parking Trend

TimeTec LPR Sparks a New Parking Trend

License Plate Recognition (LPR) is set to become the next big parking trend in Malaysia, thanks to its powerful digital transformation capabilities.
Anwar movie screening for firefighters, students riles critics

Anwar movie screening for firefighters, students riles critics

It's unclear if the free screening came out of ministry's or Fire Dept's budget.
Daim, Halim Saad silent on MACC probe

Daim, Halim Saad silent on MACC probe

Investigation is over alleged misappropriation of public funds worth more than RM2.3b.
MPs group moots 'state funding' for political parties

MPs group moots 'state funding' for political parties

This has been identified as the key to political financing reform.
Sabah's anti-hopping bill not being deliberately delayed - Armizan

Sabah's anti-hopping bill not being deliberately delayed - Armizan

GRS leader says it needed further study before it was ready.
Rare earth project will be stopped immediately if hazardous  - MB

Rare earth project will be stopped immediately if hazardous - MB

Processes involved will not produce hazardous materials or radioactive materials.
Noraini rejoins PAC as normal member

Noraini rejoins PAC as normal member

PARLIAMENT | The Parit Sulong MP once chaired the committee between 2019 and 2020.
Perak speaker reminds assemblypersons to wear neckties during sittings

Perak speaker reminds assemblypersons to wear neckties during sittings

It was decided that all assemblypersons and govt officials at sittings must wear neckties.
PJD Link: Residents give authorities 7 days to release EIA

PJD Link: Residents give authorities 7 days to release EIA

They also seek other documents linked to the controversial project.
Digital Agriculture with Quarto cloud plantation solution

Digital Agriculture with Quarto cloud plantation solution

Quarto cloud plantation solution is an integrated model equipped with multiple features to help plantation businesses improve efficiencies of their operations.
2024/2025 school session starts in March 2024

2024/2025 school session starts in March 2024

Move will see new school session for 2026 revert back to January again.
Subang MP appointed Malaysia Debt Ventures chairperson

Subang MP appointed Malaysia Debt Ventures chairperson

MDV comes under the purview of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry.
Vape-related lung injury treatment costs up to RM150k: MOH

Vape-related lung injury treatment costs up to RM150k: MOH

38 vaping cases reported, 18 related to Evali disease since 2022.
MP SPEAKS | Hikes in OPR benefit no one except banks

MP SPEAKS | Hikes in OPR benefit no one except banks

Has the banking sector not earned enough?
100Soonicorns New Cohort to Kick Off in June 2023

100Soonicorns New Cohort to Kick Off in June 2023

The Programme Aspires to Create a Founder Driven Leadership and Peer Coaching programme for High Growth Companies With The Potential to be Malaysia’s Next Unicorns
Netflix expands password sharing crackdown around the world

Netflix expands password sharing crackdown around the world

This is part of its search for new ways to make money.
Loh's lawyers want release of court papers in conversion case expedited

Loh's lawyers want release of court papers in conversion case expedited

This is so her appeal against High Court decision can proceed.
Obscene content: Ministry to hold talks with platform providers

Obscene content: Ministry to hold talks with platform providers

Many complaints received about the spreading of such content.
PAS: Zahid must step down if Harapan-BN 'fail' in state polls

PAS: Zahid must step down if Harapan-BN 'fail' in state polls

Khairil confident voters will 'punish' Harapan-BN govt in upcoming elections.
Keeping up with urban lifestyles stresses up KL folks

Keeping up with urban lifestyles stresses up KL folks

High cost of living, job insecurities are two main drivers of psychological stress.
Shafie names Leiking as Warisan successor

Shafie names Leiking as Warisan successor

The party chief made the announcement at the Sabah state assembly yesterday.
Lawyer: Govt only needs 24 hours to amend laws on ‘Allah’ usage

Lawyer: Govt only needs 24 hours to amend laws on ‘Allah’ usage

'Don't delay as authorities are hindered from carrying out duties.'
YOURSAY | When did we suddenly become afraid of colours?

YOURSAY | When did we suddenly become afraid of colours?

‘A rainbow is nature’s way of showing us the beauty of diversity.’
Pride and Prejudiced

Pride and Prejudiced

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