Archive - 1 June 2023

Malaysia's cyber risk improves to 'moderate' in 2022 - Trend Micro

Malaysia's cyber risk improves to 'moderate' in 2022 - Trend Micro

Positive shift due to improvements in cyber preparedness.
PN to use GE15 formula for seat distribution in state polls

PN to use GE15 formula for seat distribution in state polls

PAS to defend its seats, Bersatu candidates will contest in Umno areas. 
Anwar rebuts claim lack of focus as finance minister caused ringgit fall

Anwar rebuts claim lack of focus as finance minister caused ringgit fall

PM tells critic to read economic, financial reports instead of PAS'. 


Panasonic confirms manufacturing department shutdowns

Panasonic confirms manufacturing department shutdowns

UPDATED 9.50AM | It says the decision was made after careful consideration.
Penang's sovereignty: Gerakan wants Sanusi to stop

Penang's sovereignty: Gerakan wants Sanusi to stop

Sanusi’s actions undermine Kedah-Penang harmony, says Oh. 
Labour uncertainty, higher costs may push foreign companies to relocate - MP

Labour uncertainty, higher costs may push foreign companies to relocate - MP

Wong Chen says govt must resolve labour supply and cost issues. 
Batang Kali landslide: Survivors demand release of full report

Batang Kali landslide: Survivors demand release of full report

They have been waiting for over 6 months, want to know cause of landslide. 
Miscommunication cause of MBPJ councillors' meeting walkout - MB

Miscommunication cause of MBPJ councillors' meeting walkout - MB

This comes after a reported disagreement on development approval procedures. 
Rafizi reminds Puad not to push Harapan voters away from Umno

Rafizi reminds Puad not to push Harapan voters away from Umno

UPDATED 6.50PM | Minister points out to Umno that it needs Harapan votes too in state polls. 
Public can soon apply for small budget to fix drains, potholes - Rafizi

Public can soon apply for small budget to fix drains, potholes - Rafizi

UPDATED 6.45PM | 'Democratise small allocations for the rakyat.'
NGO shares new Muslim's struggle to regain custody of daughter

NGO shares new Muslim's struggle to regain custody of daughter

Orang Asli child custody case: Help pours in after viral video. 
Subang MP says Cambodian opposition figure was on private visit

Subang MP says Cambodian opposition figure was on private visit

This follows news report that Rainsy was deported.
HR Ministry ready to study proposed law on practical student allowances

HR Ministry ready to study proposed law on practical student allowances

This is to prevent labour exploitation and protect their rights.
Special task force formed to resolve Sabah, K'tan's water woes

Special task force formed to resolve Sabah, K'tan's water woes

PM Anwar says it's govt's responsibility to provide clean water.
Alleged Sulu claimants 'happy to assist' M’sian police probe

Alleged Sulu claimants 'happy to assist' M’sian police probe

Supposed heirs also claim to have contacted govt in 2017.
Health Ministry to discuss Covid SOPs this month - Dr Zaliha

Health Ministry to discuss Covid SOPs this month - Dr Zaliha

Malaysia still considered 'local areas of infection', minister says.
MOH will send more doctors, nurses to Johor - exco

MOH will send more doctors, nurses to Johor - exco

Health exco Ling says the state faces a shortage of 2,800 staff.
State polls: Bersih urges EC to allow postal voting application

State polls: Bersih urges EC to allow postal voting application

No need to wait for dissolution of state assemblies, group says.
Man charged with murdering pregnant girlfriend

Man charged with murdering pregnant girlfriend

No plea was recorded as the case comes under High Court jurisdiction.
Wealth of Malaysia's 50 richest on Forbes list rises to RM376.2b

Wealth of Malaysia's 50 richest on Forbes list rises to RM376.2b

Robert Kuok remains Malaysia’s richest person.
COMMENT | For the sake of gossip, I learnt Bidayuh

COMMENT | For the sake of gossip, I learnt Bidayuh

We have more to gain than lose in remembering the past.
DAP MP lodges report against Sanusi over 'Kedah owns Penang' claim

DAP MP lodges report against Sanusi over 'Kedah owns Penang' claim

RSN Rayer says 'extreme' remark questions Agong and Penang's legitimacy.
COMMENT | LCS scandal: Remedying corruption or ignoring it?

COMMENT | LCS scandal: Remedying corruption or ignoring it?

C4 Center found links between this scandal and Scorpene controversy.
Hadi: Offer to join federal government not recent

Hadi: Offer to join federal government not recent

UPDATED 2.37PM | PAS president says offer was made immediately after GE15.
COMMENT | Unwise to increase salaries of all teachers

COMMENT | Unwise to increase salaries of all teachers

Targeted allowance increases could better address lack of certain educators.
AGC to object against legal bid to vacate 4 Sabah parliamentary seats

AGC to object against legal bid to vacate 4 Sabah parliamentary seats

‘We object on grounds the issue is not amenable to judicial review.’
Rozita Waty discharges duty as Finas CEO

Rozita Waty discharges duty as Finas CEO

This decision is part of the agency's restructuring measure.
LETTER | Electricity tariffs: With you in mind

LETTER | Electricity tariffs: With you in mind

Govt finding balance between dealing with soaring costs and helping citizens. 
Singapore's PM Lee Covid-19 positive again

Singapore's PM Lee Covid-19 positive again

Lee Hsien Loong is experiencing a ‘rebound’.
COMMENT | Try contesting PAS on ideas, not co-opting them in govt

COMMENT | Try contesting PAS on ideas, not co-opting them in govt

Harapan should try to best PAS ideologically by channelling Rachid Ghannounchi.
PKR MP wants answers over alleged Sam Rainsy deportation

PKR MP wants answers over alleged Sam Rainsy deportation

Did Foreign Ministry inform Anwar of Rainsy’s visit, Hassan asks. 
Activists use art to call for end of haze pollution

Activists use art to call for end of haze pollution

The 10-day exhibition in KL urges authorities to hold polluters accountable.
'Kedah owns Penang' - Sanusi wants constitution amended to back his claim

'Kedah owns Penang' - Sanusi wants constitution amended to back his claim

Kedah MB says this is supported by historical and academic studies.  
Panthers of ISKL: Telling stories of transition from the ISKL community

Panthers of ISKL: Telling stories of transition from the ISKL community

In this edition, we discuss how transitions at school can be a challenging factor that often involves adapting to new environments, teachers, peers, or even academic expectations. 
Puad: PAS used to work with DAP but its members did not leave

Puad: PAS used to work with DAP but its members did not leave

'KJ's claim that 50pct Umno voters will shift to PN just assumption.'
Anwar unaware Cambodian opposition was in M'sia - ministry

Anwar unaware Cambodian opposition was in M'sia - ministry

Cambodian strongman PM claims Rainsy entered M'sia with French passport.
Panasonic to close some operations here, hundreds to be jobless

Panasonic to close some operations here, hundreds to be jobless

It cites business reasons for the decision, a year after losing two lawsuits.

Former US VP Mike Pence plans 2024 campaign launch next week

Former US VP Mike Pence plans 2024 campaign launch next week

However, Pence’s polling average stands only at 4pct.
COMMENT | Thayaparan’s rejoinder to Ahmad Faizal

COMMENT | Thayaparan’s rejoinder to Ahmad Faizal

I stand by everything I wrote.
N Korea's Kim Yo Jong promises more spy satellite launches

N Korea's Kim Yo Jong promises more spy satellite launches

It came after Pyongyang failed to launch a satellite yesterday. 
Nepali sherpa saves M’sian climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue

Nepali sherpa saves M’sian climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue

Climber was flown back to M’sia last week, authorities say. 
MP SPEAKS | Making KL a regional startup hub

MP SPEAKS | Making KL a regional startup hub

This can be achieved by simply playing to our oldest strength.
PAS MP: Full-time finance minister needed to tackle depreciating ringgit

PAS MP: Full-time finance minister needed to tackle depreciating ringgit

We must also implement measures to complement central bank’s moves, Syahir says. 
Umno Youth deputy chief to lead wing's machinery in state polls

Umno Youth deputy chief to lead wing's machinery in state polls

Hairi to meet Harapan, BN youth leaders to discuss strategies. 
Bangladesh court orders Nobel laureate to pay over US$1m in taxes

Bangladesh court orders Nobel laureate to pay over US$1m in taxes

Court finds Yunus owing arrears from 2011 to 2013. 
Six hurt after Ikim hall roof collapses - Fire Dept

Six hurt after Ikim hall roof collapses - Fire Dept

Ikim requests Public Works Department probe the matter. 
YOURSAY | Rafizi easy target for detractors

YOURSAY | Rafizi easy target for detractors

‘Puad expects Rafizi to perform miracles in 6 months.’