Archive - 25 May 2023

Minister: No investigation paper opened on 'gambling fund' claim against PN

Minister: No investigation paper opened on 'gambling fund' claim against PN

'MACC found the info to be too general, no parties could confirm the matter.'

Sabah assembly passes anti-hopping bill, CM thanks state reps

Sabah assembly passes anti-hopping bill, CM thanks state reps

Bill garners majority support after Hajiji tabled it. 
Nik Nazmi, Hajiji to chair committee meeting on Sabah’s electricity problem

Nik Nazmi, Hajiji to chair committee meeting on Sabah’s electricity problem

PARLIAMENT | The meeting will be held next month.
N Sembilan orders land office to monitor illegal rare earth mining

N Sembilan orders land office to monitor illegal rare earth mining

MB says this is the first time such activities have been detected in the state. 
16 to face Pakistan military trial for violence after ex-PM's arrest: Lawyer

16 to face Pakistan military trial for violence after ex-PM's arrest: Lawyer

Protests following Khan's arrest included people storming military installations.
Amsterdam's red light district starts marijuana smoking ban

Amsterdam's red light district starts marijuana smoking ban

People who violate the ban can be fined €100.
Investment scammers chose M’sia because it's 'conducive' - expert

Investment scammers chose M’sia because it's 'conducive' - expert

Aussie investigator says syndicate looks for places where it can 'bribe' officials.
Vietnam cities cut public lighting amid looming power shortages

Vietnam cities cut public lighting amid looming power shortages

Electricity consumption expected to rise sharply due to heatwaves. 
Poor SEA Games outing: Stop using 'political instability' excuse, Yeoh told

Poor SEA Games outing: Stop using 'political instability' excuse, Yeoh told

Ex-sports minister 'explains' what happened during his time helming the portfolio.
Perak assembly elects Mujahid as senator to represent state

Perak assembly elects Mujahid as senator to represent state

This is to replace Iskandar Abdul Khalid who relinquished his senatorship last year. 
LETTER | Dear media, please qualify your report

LETTER | Dear media, please qualify your report

I was directed to apologise immediately without consulting my counsel. 
Suhakam 2020 report to highlight rights concerns during Covid-19

Suhakam 2020 report to highlight rights concerns during Covid-19

Copies of the report were made available to all MPs.
Lima ’23: Defence Ministry finalises 43 contracts worth RM10.128b

Lima ’23: Defence Ministry finalises 43 contracts worth RM10.128b

Inking of deals was witnessed by Defence Minister Mohamad Hasan.
Teen sex offender ordered to perform 100 hours of community service

Teen sex offender ordered to perform 100 hours of community service

This is after the appellate court sets aside a lower court ruling. 
Targeted electricity subsidy plan to come once Padu system ready

Targeted electricity subsidy plan to come once Padu system ready

PARLIAMENT | Utility database scheduled to be completed end of this year – Nik Nazmi.  
LETTER | Illegal rare earth mining: It must never happen again

LETTER | Illegal rare earth mining: It must never happen again

Kuala Pilah’s case should drive government to enact stricter laws. 
Fulfil manifesto, take over low-cost flat maintenance, govt urged

Fulfil manifesto, take over low-cost flat maintenance, govt urged

Flat dwellers cannot afford to pay maintenance fees.
Kelantan MB, AKSB defend bonus payout for Hari Raya

Kelantan MB, AKSB defend bonus payout for Hari Raya

Ahmad Yakob says any GLC has right to reward its board members.
Grab the chance to win prizes worth RM30,000 with 'Jom Cuti Sakan' by KOPETRO Travel

Grab the chance to win prizes worth RM30,000 with 'Jom Cuti Sakan' by KOPETRO Travel

The Jom Cuti Sakan campaign started on March 15 and will be carried out until June 30, 2023 which targets parents, couples, and group tourists as the main target group.
Govt allows 2 companies produce clear refined white sugar

Govt allows 2 companies produce clear refined white sugar

It will provide consumers with more choices, Salahuddin says. 
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill expected to be tabled this year

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill expected to be tabled this year

To strengthen legal framework related to energy efficiency, conservation.
Time for M'sia to stop criminalising refugees - MP

Time for M'sia to stop criminalising refugees - MP

APPGM on Refugee Policy calls for policies that protect refugees instead. 
Drop in number of hardcore poor over last six months

Drop in number of hardcore poor over last six months

It declined from 304,911 to 299,080.
No need to establish special ministry for Sabah, Sarawak

No need to establish special ministry for Sabah, Sarawak

PARLIAMENT | BHESS established in 2020 to address all issues involving Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Exclusive McDDoDaDip Hoodies Snatched Up Within The Hour by Dedicated McDonald’s Fans

Exclusive McDDoDaDip Hoodies Snatched Up Within The Hour by Dedicated McDonald’s Fans

On Sunday, 21st May 2023, diehard fans queued up outside McDonald’s Bukit Bintang in anticipation of the official redemption period. Some even queued up as early as 1:00am in the morning to be the first in line! 
Not about colours but LGBT issue: Anwar on Swatch raid

Not about colours but LGBT issue: Anwar on Swatch raid

UPDATED 6.04PM | Let Home Ministry clarify, adds PM.
Amanah Youth: How much did Kelantan govt spend on open house events?

Amanah Youth: How much did Kelantan govt spend on open house events?

Kelantan govt held open houses in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, Ariff claims. 
Sept 25 ruling on govt appeal to restore ban on ‘Gay is OK!’

Sept 25 ruling on govt appeal to restore ban on ‘Gay is OK!’

The book was published eight years ago.
Emulate Rafizi, says Bersih after PKR MP’s GLC appointment

Emulate Rafizi, says Bersih after PKR MP’s GLC appointment

Watchdog tells PM to end decades of political appointments and patronage.

Ex-judge, police personnel claim trial to khalwat bribery case

Ex-judge, police personnel claim trial to khalwat bribery case

Duo charged with soliciting, accepting RM4,000 bribe to release man from 2019 case.
S'porean obtains court leave to challenge legality of 8-day detention

S'porean obtains court leave to challenge legality of 8-day detention

The incident happened in 2018 over an immgration offence.
Opposition forces bloc vote to get rare debate on private motion

Opposition forces bloc vote to get rare debate on private motion

UPDATED 2.45PM | PARLIAMENT | Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act in 2016 was last private motion heard.
Ministry urges finance, investment bodies to consider space industry

Ministry urges finance, investment bodies to consider space industry

Limited govt financing for space sector currently, Arthur says.
LETTER | Welfare economics and its challenges

LETTER | Welfare economics and its challenges

It’s tough lowering budget deficit while expanding welfare benefits.
'Bills please': Opposition needles govt over lack of new Acts, amendments

'Bills please': Opposition needles govt over lack of new Acts, amendments

UPDATED 3.04PM | PARLIAMENT | Only 2 short bills scheduled in order paper today, opposition says. 
'Wow! But Hadi has his reasons' - Peja defends PAS president

'Wow! But Hadi has his reasons' - Peja defends PAS president

'DAP sometimes acts as if it champions a specific race.'
Putrajaya urged to block 'forest plantation' in Chini reserve

Putrajaya urged to block 'forest plantation' in Chini reserve

'No justification to replace those forests with plantations.'
M'sia, Indonesia to visit Brussels over EU deforestation law

M'sia, Indonesia to visit Brussels over EU deforestation law

To voice concern over EU deforestation law which could undermine smallholders.
2024 trial dates for suit against cops over Dutch model's death

2024 trial dates for suit against cops over Dutch model's death

This is over allegation of shoddy and negligent investigation into her death.
COMMENT | What? Minister unable to meet another minister!

COMMENT | What? Minister unable to meet another minister!

Is there a communication breakdown between Roland Sagah and Fadhlina? 
Poor SEA Games outing: Yeoh defends 'political instability' comment

Poor SEA Games outing: Yeoh defends 'political instability' comment

PARLIAMENT | Every time new minister takes over, sporting focus changes, she says.
Halim Saad breaks silence, denies quizzed over Renong shares deal

Halim Saad breaks silence, denies quizzed over Renong shares deal

Businessperson says reports fuel unfounded speculations about him.
COMMENT | Act against risky underwater scavenging

COMMENT | Act against risky underwater scavenging

They pose serious threat to our natural and historical underwater treasures. 
COMMENT | Madani government does Hadi’s work

COMMENT | Madani government does Hadi’s work

Anwar making it too easy for country's theocratic forces.
M’sian film ‘Tiger Stripes’ wins top prize at Cannes Critics Week

M’sian film ‘Tiger Stripes’ wins top prize at Cannes Critics Week

Jury president describes the movie as ‘irreverent’ and ‘uncompromising’.
'Datuk Roy', MACC officer charged over offence linked to Muhyiddin's son

'Datuk Roy', MACC officer charged over offence linked to Muhyiddin's son

UPDATED 10.43AM | The duo claim trial to two graft charges.
MOE did not sponsor movie screening - minister's aide

MOE did not sponsor movie screening - minister's aide

It was sponsored by well-wishers and NGO, Atiqah says. 
COMMENT | I had fun with ChatGPT but…

COMMENT | I had fun with ChatGPT but…

There may be times when information is 'incorrect or outdated'.
Home Ministry's Swatch raid ‘blatantly unlawful’ - lawyer

Home Ministry's Swatch raid ‘blatantly unlawful’ - lawyer

'Swatch should sue Home Ministry and officers responsible.'
'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

American-born singer was one of all-time top artistes.
Canada and Saudi Arabia normalise relations after 2018 split

Canada and Saudi Arabia normalise relations after 2018 split

Split started with tweet for release of women's rights activists.
YOURSAY | Don't preempt Agong, rulers on Allah issue

YOURSAY | Don't preempt Agong, rulers on Allah issue

'Passing or amending laws can't proceed without royal assent.'
MP SPEAKS | Address stigma first to help mental patients

MP SPEAKS | Address stigma first to help mental patients

Ignorance can lead to fear and discrimination.