Archive - 29 May 2023

Confiscated Swatch watches had 'LGBT' on dials - Saifuddin

Confiscated Swatch watches had 'LGBT' on dials - Saifuddin

Home minister says the watches aren't sold in some Muslim-majority countries.
Two individuals arrested over fight that started in school

Two individuals arrested over fight that started in school

Police say situation initially resolved but outsider intervention complicated matters.
KL Sentral LRT station gets a new name

KL Sentral LRT station gets a new name

RedOne secures naming rights to the station for five years.
PN to discuss state polls seat distribution on June 5 - PAS leader

PN to discuss state polls seat distribution on June 5 - PAS leader

Samsuri says component party leaders to talk, final decision by top leadership.
Senior citizen held over investment scheme scam

Senior citizen held over investment scheme scam

The scam is known as 'Investment HSBC Bank', says Bukit Aman.
Cargo ship carrying cannon shells detained in Tanjung Siang

Cargo ship carrying cannon shells detained in Tanjung Siang

Fuzhou, China registered ship failed to produce anchor clearance.
Bangi MP stands up to onslaught of 'defamation' on social media

Bangi MP stands up to onslaught of 'defamation' on social media

Syahredzan directly confronts those who posted slander against him on social media.
Sun Life Malaysia Launches Celebration of 10 Years Brighter Campaign

Sun Life Malaysia Launches Celebration of 10 Years Brighter Campaign

10th Anniversary Roadshow Celebrated In Style At 1 Utama Shopping Centre
Five people nabbed over brawl in Tampoi

Five people nabbed over brawl in Tampoi

Video-recorded brawl goes viral on social media.
LETTER | Gerakan, MCA, and DAP must stop humiliating themselves

LETTER | Gerakan, MCA, and DAP must stop humiliating themselves

They must represent minority voices, not bow before Malay parties.
Missing RM24.8m from Kesedar: Culprit misused 9 other IDs - Zahid

Missing RM24.8m from Kesedar: Culprit misused 9 other IDs - Zahid

UPDATED 5.05PM | 'Cunning act' was done over the course of eight years, he says.
Education Ministry denies issuing circular on Anwar's biopic screening

Education Ministry denies issuing circular on Anwar's biopic screening

A Sabah PAS leader has shared the purported letter, 'hoping' it's a fake.
Jana Wibawa: Adam Radlan’s graft cases transferred to 2 KL courts

Jana Wibawa: Adam Radlan’s graft cases transferred to 2 KL courts

Judge allows DPP's application to transfer the cases.
TI-M demands accountability over process that led to LCS scandal

TI-M demands accountability over process that led to LCS scandal

Project status shows number of abysmal results, corruption watchdog says.
SPM results out on June 8

SPM results out on June 8

Results can also be obtained online.
LETTER | Ahmad Faizal's response to Thayaparan

LETTER | Ahmad Faizal's response to Thayaparan

Reviling the choice of any voter betrays a contempt towards plurality of society.
LETTER | Coffee shop group not consulted on GEG smoking bill

LETTER | Coffee shop group not consulted on GEG smoking bill

Issues raised including enforcement and illicit cigarette boom.
'Come clean, dear Bank Negara governor' on ringgit depreciation - MP

'Come clean, dear Bank Negara governor' on ringgit depreciation - MP

Why is the ringgit still in freefall despite multiple OPR hikes, wonders Hassan Karim.

LETTER | Free our media from external pressures

LETTER | Free our media from external pressures

Independence of the media remains at the most critical stage of importance.
KJ sues Jamal for RM1m over allegations made during presser

KJ sues Jamal for RM1m over allegations made during presser

This is regarding Jamal's remark against Khairy's allegation of 'phantom voters'. 

Japan places missiles on alert as N Korea warns of satellite launch

Japan places missiles on alert as N Korea warns of satellite launch

Surveillance satellite may pass through Japan's southwest island chain.
Shah Alam court frees Rohingya teen from immigration charge

Shah Alam court frees Rohingya teen from immigration charge

After her arrest last year, she has been remanded in prison and shelter home.
Ministry: RM20m for drag racing tracks never approved by Parliament

Ministry: RM20m for drag racing tracks never approved by Parliament

Budget announced without receiving data and feedback from ministry.
PWD to vet contractors of health facilities to avoid ‘sick’ projects

PWD to vet contractors of health facilities to avoid ‘sick’ projects

Inexperienced contractors saw 24, out of 166 health facility projects delayed.
KL to become regional hub for digital industry, startups - Rafizi

KL to become regional hub for digital industry, startups - Rafizi

Move can stimulate investment, offer high-paying jobs, restructure national economy. 
Anwar congratulates Erdogan on historic election win

Anwar congratulates Erdogan on historic election win

PM also expresses Malaysia's eagerness to collaborate closely with Turkiye. 
Najib’s RM27m SRC money laundering case set for Aug 18 mention

Najib’s RM27m SRC money laundering case set for Aug 18 mention

This is due to the upcoming appeal hearing by King's Counsel.
KL International Book Fair 2023

KL International Book Fair 2023

KINILENS | This year's fair is ongoing until June 4 at WTCKL.
RM6.6b CBT case hung over my client’s head  for 5 years: Irwan’s lawyer

RM6.6b CBT case hung over my client’s head for 5 years: Irwan’s lawyer

Defence counsel argues case mention should be set in July.
How social media can worsen mental health problems

How social media can worsen mental health problems

For good or worse, there is no running from social media.
Erdogan reelected Turkiye president - supreme election council

Erdogan reelected Turkiye president - supreme election council

Incumbent won runoff election with 52.14 pct of votes.
Gerakan wants to contest 30 seats in upcoming state polls

Gerakan wants to contest 30 seats in upcoming state polls

Party to focus on Penang, sit out Kelantan and Terengganu.
LETTER | Paid accommodation - bringing tourism to your doorstep

LETTER | Paid accommodation - bringing tourism to your doorstep

Many houses with empty spaces can be let out for caravans to park.
Malaysia mulling setting up Johor-S’pore economic region

Malaysia mulling setting up Johor-S’pore economic region

Now is the right time to start the discussion formally, says Rafizi.
Lat: Journalism taught me to be courageous, responsible

Lat: Journalism taught me to be courageous, responsible

Cartoonist is the recipient of National Journalists’ Day Award.
COMMENT | Ahmad Faizal is the face of things to come

COMMENT | Ahmad Faizal is the face of things to come

These are exciting times for political operatives like him.
No need for Kedah to set up committee to protect Malay reserve land - MB

No need for Kedah to set up committee to protect Malay reserve land - MB

It's still protected by state govt's policy, says Sanusi.
LETTER | MPC and its independent role in OPR-setting

LETTER | MPC and its independent role in OPR-setting

BNM should educate public about OPR and MPC.
Expand renewable energy to save on subsidies, govt told

Expand renewable energy to save on subsidies, govt told

Renewable energy cheaper compared to conventional resources, says MP.
YOURSAY | Govt having to appease a divided nation

YOURSAY | Govt having to appease a divided nation

'Malaysia must defeat divisive ideologies that are purely for power.'
Mediation centre for Muslim, non-Muslim disputes mooted

Mediation centre for Muslim, non-Muslim disputes mooted

Minister commenting on child custody case.
LCS bailout

LCS bailout

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