Archive - 26 May 2023

Warisan moots review of CM selection process

Warisan moots review of CM selection process

Party leader says current process of SDs can cause political instability.
Finance Ministry SPV to take over LCS contractor

Finance Ministry SPV to take over LCS contractor

BNS will become a subsidiary of the SPV.
Immigration dept probes scalpers preying on migrant worker applicants

Immigration dept probes scalpers preying on migrant worker applicants

To cut queues, touts offer appointment numbers to employers.
LCS project downsized, cost increased to RM11.2b

LCS project downsized, cost increased to RM11.2b

BNS will only have to deliver five ships instead of six.
Hamzah: Minister’s ‘gambling funds’ reply proves Anwar slandered PN

Hamzah: Minister’s ‘gambling funds’ reply proves Anwar slandered PN

Opposition leader insists PM lied despite Azalina's earlier clarification.
Reporters deliver Friday sermon to mark National Journalists Day

Reporters deliver Friday sermon to mark National Journalists Day

The sermons in Perak were a historic moment for local journalism industry.
Prevent leakage in national resources - Perlis regent

Prevent leakage in national resources - Perlis regent

This can be done if all parties realise the adverse effects of leakages.
MACC probing into Petronas projects worth RM399m

MACC probing into Petronas projects worth RM399m

The projects are linked to an international oil and gas company.
1MDB accuses Najib of failing to fully disclose assets to court

1MDB accuses Najib of failing to fully disclose assets to court

EX-PM didn't abide by court order to make full disclosure, contends 1MDB.
Subsidising the rich a mistake, must be rectified - Ahmad Maslan

Subsidising the rich a mistake, must be rectified - Ahmad Maslan

Why are we subsidising those who don't need it, he asks.
1MDB audit tempering case: Prosecution's appeal set for July 21 case management

1MDB audit tempering case: Prosecution's appeal set for July 21 case management

Date fixed for prosecution to update court on status of its petition of appeal.
Azalina: Stop politicking, twisting my 'gambling fund' remark

Azalina: Stop politicking, twisting my 'gambling fund' remark

MACC did not open investigation, not dropped, says minister.
Guan Eng, wife and Phang seek to strike out criminal charges

Guan Eng, wife and Phang seek to strike out criminal charges

This is related to their corruption and money laundering case.
No DAP or Umno logo on ballot, says Ahmad Maslan

No DAP or Umno logo on ballot, says Ahmad Maslan

The Umno leader urges all parties to stop harping on his call to support DAP.

Citing loopholes, printers want MOH to review supplier tender

Citing loopholes, printers want MOH to review supplier tender

‘Get firms to obtain Home Ministry’s nod before printing holographic safety labels’. 
G25: Act fast to check alleged abuses in govt spending

G25: Act fast to check alleged abuses in govt spending

The group says this can be done by expediting implementation of Govt Procurement Act.

Unesco declares Kinabalu National Geopark as Global Geopark

Unesco declares Kinabalu National Geopark as Global Geopark

Places Sabah alongside Jeju Island, South Korea and Shennongjia, China, with triple Unesco sites.
Aug 8 hearing of Sapura’s appeal against handing documents to Rafizi

Aug 8 hearing of Sapura’s appeal against handing documents to Rafizi

Sapura appealing a lower court's decision ordering it to hand over documents to the minister.
Hong Kong hits back at UK call for security law to be scrapped

Hong Kong hits back at UK call for security law to be scrapped

We reject this ill-intentioned political attack, HK authorities say. 
Muhyiddin mulls legal action against PM over gambling money claim

Muhyiddin mulls legal action against PM over gambling money claim

It’s defamatory and untrue, Pagoh MP says. 
Four dead, suspect arrested in rare shooting in Japan

Four dead, suspect arrested in rare shooting in Japan

incident comes to end following a 12-hour stand-off with police.
Who is who in the Datuk Roy corruption case

Who is who in the Datuk Roy corruption case

Fakhri not the only one named in charge sheets with familial ties to Muhyiddin.

Low demand for durians due to prolonged hot weather – grower

Low demand for durians due to prolonged hot weather – grower

He hopes demand will soar during school holidays next week. 
LETTER | Confusion over ‘Allah’ controversy

LETTER | Confusion over ‘Allah’ controversy

Religious councils and their lawyers’ public statements derailed amicable solutions. 
G7 officials to hold first meeting on AI regulation next week

G7 officials to hold first meeting on AI regulation next week

Meeting comes as regulators worlwide gauge impact of AI services.
Issue public apology over 'gambling funds' claim, PAS leader urges PM

Issue public apology over 'gambling funds' claim, PAS leader urges PM

This comes after Azalina said MACC had cleared PN of the allegations. 

Ringgit stays under pressure, US debt deadlock weighs demand

Ringgit stays under pressure, US debt deadlock weighs demand

Any agreement on lifting debt ceiling might have implications on growth.
COMMENT | Swatch raid: Not about LGBT but votes

COMMENT | Swatch raid: Not about LGBT but votes

We need a firm leader, not one who panders to extremists. 

Prosecution seeks joint trial for Muhyiddin’s 7 criminal charges

Prosecution seeks joint trial for Muhyiddin’s 7 criminal charges

Judge instructs defence counsel to respond by June 30. 
Faizal has got it all wrong on Hadi, rebuts Kit Siang

Faizal has got it all wrong on Hadi, rebuts Kit Siang

The DAP leader calls out Peja's defence of the PAS chief.
COMMENT | Tindak Malaysia’s 3 proposals for postal vote reform

COMMENT | Tindak Malaysia’s 3 proposals for postal vote reform

EC can implement reforms mentioned as it’s within their powers. 
Peja: Will arresting ex-ministers reduce food prices?

Peja: Will arresting ex-ministers reduce food prices?

Bersatu deputy president says Anwar shouldn't focus only on graft busting. 
LETTER | ‘Allah’ issue: Win-lose approach not the right way

LETTER | ‘Allah’ issue: Win-lose approach not the right way

Such delicate issue requires dialogue, not adversarial method. 

Man arrested in Seremban for allegedly insulting royal institution

Man arrested in Seremban for allegedly insulting royal institution

27-year-old held for Twitter post.
Police report lodged against group claiming to be Sulu heirs

Police report lodged against group claiming to be Sulu heirs

Report made by DG of Prime Minister's Dept's Legal Affairs Division.
KINIGUIDE | Jill Ireland, Dr M-era bungles and 'Allah' for non-Muslims

KINIGUIDE | Jill Ireland, Dr M-era bungles and 'Allah' for non-Muslims

How 1980s bureaucratic bungles led to decade-long legal religious freedom battle.
COMMENT | Anwar movie: Tell the people's story too

COMMENT | Anwar movie: Tell the people's story too

Where can we find material on recent history?
Egypt's female 'prisoners of poverty' struggle with stigma

Egypt's female 'prisoners of poverty' struggle with stigma

Economy crisis last year saw inflation soar to over 30pct.
Agriculture Ministry in talks to access China's durian market

Agriculture Ministry in talks to access China's durian market

This follows access to jackfruit market there, deputy minister says.
YOURSAY | Sports rot started years ago with 'tidak apa' attitude

YOURSAY | Sports rot started years ago with 'tidak apa' attitude

'Minister absolutely wrong for blaming political instability.'
Wow! Peja defends Hadi

Wow! Peja defends Hadi

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