Archive - 30 May 2023

Jho Low’s alleged associate dies after less than a month in M'sia

Jho Low’s alleged associate dies after less than a month in M'sia

UPDATED 12.25AM | Kee Kok Thiam was arrested upon his return on May 3.
Penang LRT construction expected to start earlier - Loke

Penang LRT construction expected to start earlier - Loke

Minister says federal, state govt agree to build depot on existing island.
Two more arrested in connection with Tampoi brawl

Two more arrested in connection with Tampoi brawl

Cops will apply for remand tomorrow, urge people not to speculate.
Misconduct can tarnish image of rural development ministry - Zahid

Misconduct can tarnish image of rural development ministry - Zahid

DPM's statement follows the arrest of a senior officer of the ministry.
Abu Samah given DNAA over abuse of power charges

Abu Samah given DNAA over abuse of power charges

Court makes a ruling after prosecution accepts accused's representation.
MBPJ full-board meeting ends with walkout over project approval

MBPJ full-board meeting ends with walkout over project approval

A majority of councillors disagreed with procedures surrounding development's greenlight.
'Mediation not the way to resolve interfaith custodial dispute'

'Mediation not the way to resolve interfaith custodial dispute'

MCCBCHST says the minister's intention is noble but it may not work in practice.
PAS info chief claims Kit Siang made govt offer, Tuan Ibrahim says otherwise

PAS info chief claims Kit Siang made govt offer, Tuan Ibrahim says otherwise

Khairil also blasts DPM Zahid for denying PAS offered to join govt.
NRECC mulls proposed water tariff review

NRECC mulls proposed water tariff review

Will provide a return on capital commensurate with the operational costs.
Rafizi: Lower fuel prices won't help renewable energy goals

Rafizi: Lower fuel prices won't help renewable energy goals

Minister also notes that energy subsidies are increasingly expensive.
Court dismisses activist’s challenge against Lynas PDF planning permission

Court dismisses activist’s challenge against Lynas PDF planning permission

Judge rules activist not adversely affected by the plant.
Dec 2024 full trial of Zaid’s lawsuit against M’sian Bar, president

Dec 2024 full trial of Zaid’s lawsuit against M’sian Bar, president

This is over allegation of misconduct in Najib's appeal SRC International graft case.
DPM: No move to offer PAS a place in Putrajaya

DPM: No move to offer PAS a place in Putrajaya

If such a meeting took place, it's not official, says Zahid.
Cops to investigate purported Sulu Sultanate heirs

Cops to investigate purported Sulu Sultanate heirs

Probe follows a report by the PM's Department.
Govt committee set up to unearth sporting talents

Govt committee set up to unearth sporting talents

Committee to involve the Youth and Sports, Higher Education, and Education ministries.
River trail project to be expanded, says Nik Nazmi

River trail project to be expanded, says Nik Nazmi

UPDATED 5.57PM | So far, 700m of the trail has been completed.
LETTER | An alliance of sworn foes - Marital bliss or total disaster?

LETTER | An alliance of sworn foes - Marital bliss or total disaster?

Let's wait and see if this political marriage can last.
Special SPAN committee to look into water disruption in Kedah, Penang

Special SPAN committee to look into water disruption in Kedah, Penang

This follows a sudden drop in the Sungai Muda water level on May 14.
LETTER | National digital carbon registry urgently needed

LETTER | National digital carbon registry urgently needed

Implementing it now will restore confidence in the carbon trade.
Health white paper to be brought to cabinet next week - Dr Zaliha

Health white paper to be brought to cabinet next week - Dr Zaliha

It marks the start of Malaysian health system reform.
MOT announces three projects to improve Kedah transport service

MOT announces three projects to improve Kedah transport service

The projects are estimated to cost more than RM500 million.
Vietnam capital dims street lights to save energy during heatwave

Vietnam capital dims street lights to save energy during heatwave

Move to prevent electrical overload, which places power grid at risk.
Home Ministry also seized watches without 'LGBT', says Swatch Malaysia

Home Ministry also seized watches without 'LGBT', says Swatch Malaysia

This year's collection didn't bear the wording, clarifies the Swiss maker.
Businessperson gives MACC document on PN 'gambling funds'

Businessperson gives MACC document on PN 'gambling funds'

The 52-year-old denies being affiliated with any political party or NGO.
Zakir, Bagan Dalam rep settle defamation suit

Zakir, Bagan Dalam rep settle defamation suit

UPDATED 2.48PM | The civil action is resolved with finality with no admission of liability.
Anwar lambasts Sanusi over claims that Penang is Kedah's

Anwar lambasts Sanusi over claims that Penang is Kedah's

PM says Kedah MB should understand Constitution, bound by legal aspects. 
HR Ministry looking into claims that interns not paid allowance - PM

HR Ministry looking into claims that interns not paid allowance - PM

The ministry has taken the report, and I’m waiting for updates.'
M'sia to roll out energy transition roadmap in phases - Rafizi

M'sia to roll out energy transition roadmap in phases - Rafizi

First phase includes strategic projects and initiatives.
WORQ and UOA Group join forces to revolutionise office space at Menara UOA Bangsar

WORQ and UOA Group join forces to revolutionise office space at Menara UOA Bangsar

WORQ, Malaysia's leading coworking and flex space provider, is proud to announce the launch of its 15,000 square foot new coworking space in Menara UOA Bangsar (MUB).
Kuantan High Court to hear Orang Asli challenge over Islam status

Kuantan High Court to hear Orang Asli challenge over Islam status

The High Court in KL allowed the case to be transferred to Pahang.
LETTER | Exhausting, torturing trip to immigration office

LETTER | Exhausting, torturing trip to immigration office

Woke up at 3.30am and obtained work permit at 10am.
Anwar denies govt invited PAS to collaborate

Anwar denies govt invited PAS to collaborate

Such proposal was not raised nor discussed by Harapan-BN top leadership, says PM.
12 nabbed so far over fight in Tampoi

12 nabbed so far over fight in Tampoi

A video of the fracas went viral on social media.
MACC believes Jho Low hiding in Macau

MACC believes Jho Low hiding in Macau

UPDATED 1PM | This is according to a report by Al Jazeera. 
Fahmi wants Awesome TV to settle outstanding issues promptly

Fahmi wants Awesome TV to settle outstanding issues promptly

All parties should sit down and resolve the matters in a beneficial way.
LETTER | Sexuality issues and Malaysia's future: Let us ponder

LETTER | Sexuality issues and Malaysia's future: Let us ponder

A need to reflect, debate think through this problem of sexuality. 
Report: Hadi and his party were biggest amplifiers of race in GE15

Report: Hadi and his party were biggest amplifiers of race in GE15

PAS identified as biggest pushers of such posts, often to attack Harapan.
Colorectal Surgery: What You Should Know

Colorectal Surgery: What You Should Know

The purpose of colorectal surgery is to treat a range of conditions that affect the colon, rectum and anus such as colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease and haemorrhoids.
LETTER | Don't write off dark horse Gerakan in state polls

LETTER | Don't write off dark horse Gerakan in state polls

Let's see if the party can rise from the ashes and reclaim its past glory.
Bersatu gets leave to challenge ex-PM’s travel ban, unfreeze accounts

Bersatu gets leave to challenge ex-PM’s travel ban, unfreeze accounts

UPDATED 1.06PM | The court will later set a separate date to hear parties’ submissions.
No discussion on cabinet reshuffle - Fadillah

No discussion on cabinet reshuffle - Fadillah

He reiterates that GPS is committed to ensuring a stable govt.
Human rights film festival seeking fresh takes on freedom

Human rights film festival seeking fresh takes on freedom

FreedomFilmFest inviting grant proposals and completed films.
M'sia to fight discriminatory trade practices - Fadillah

M'sia to fight discriminatory trade practices - Fadillah

Deforestation rules deliberate act to block market access to EU.
2023-05-30

2023-05-30

El Nino to worsen haze situation in Malaysia

El Nino to worsen haze situation in Malaysia

It's expected to occur in Southeast Asia next month.
China rejects US request for a meeting between defence chiefs - WSJ

China rejects US request for a meeting between defence chiefs - WSJ

Republic declines early May invitation from Pentagon.
Ministry: Number of 'sick', abandoned homes expected to increase

Ministry: Number of 'sick', abandoned homes expected to increase

The MCO had led to delayed developments and increased costs.
YOURSAY | OPR not only reason for ringgit depreciation

YOURSAY | OPR not only reason for ringgit depreciation

‘Strength (or weakness) of our ringgit is dependent on myriad of factors.’
Govt allocates RM400k more for water pumps, tube wells amid hot spell

Govt allocates RM400k more for water pumps, tube wells amid hot spell

Minister Mat Sabu says it's to assist farmers facing water shortage.