Archive - 7 June 2023

Tok Mat calls for blueprint for 'modern, advanced' Malay agenda

Tok Mat calls for blueprint for 'modern, advanced' Malay agenda

Be aware of issues plaguing Malays and provide solutions, he says. 
‘Who would trust Umno again if coalition govt fails’ - Tok Mat

‘Who would trust Umno again if coalition govt fails’ - Tok Mat

UPDATED 12.11AM | Umno must ensure govt's success to regain people's trust, he says. 
EAIC develops online complaints system for public use

EAIC develops online complaints system for public use

This is to improve our delivery system, Sidek says. 
Perak MB says ready to cooperate with MACC over Malay reserve land issue

Perak MB says ready to cooperate with MACC over Malay reserve land issue

I have nothing to hide, Saarani says. 
Nik Nazmi: Weak El Nino predicted starting this month

Nik Nazmi: Weak El Nino predicted starting this month

Rainfall intensity projected to reduce between 20 and 40pct, he says. 
Man charged with insulting Islam on Facebook

Man charged with insulting Islam on Facebook

Court sets July 9 for mention of the case. 
Petronas president optimistic of contract extension

Petronas president optimistic of contract extension

I did not receive any dissent from shareholders, he says. 
Zahid: Cooperation with DAP not a compromise on dignity

Zahid: Cooperation with DAP not a compromise on dignity

UPDATED 9.59PM | Look at the bigger picture, Umno president says. 
MPs urge govt to declassify PJD Link agreement from OSA

MPs urge govt to declassify PJD Link agreement from OSA

They stress importance of transparency in public contracts.
Bak kut teh as national dish - unpalatable to both govt, opposition

Bak kut teh as national dish - unpalatable to both govt, opposition

UPDATED 9.05PM | PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says for such recognition, the dish should be consumed by all M'sians. 

Govt will pull out all stops to defend country's sovereignty - Azalina

Govt will pull out all stops to defend country's sovereignty - Azalina

This is in relation to its legal battle over Sulu claim.

Dewan Rakyat speaker speaks out against 'unusual' absence of PN MPs

Dewan Rakyat speaker speaks out against 'unusual' absence of PN MPs

PARLIAMENT | He says this after welcoming several groups of visiting students.
Hamzah's son to file representation over cooking oil charges

Hamzah's son to file representation over cooking oil charges

Muhammad Faisal has pled not guilty to submitting fake invoices.
MP files report over Kedah MB's vulgar circumcision remark in Hokkien

MP files report over Kedah MB's vulgar circumcision remark in Hokkien

UPDATED 7.01PM | Syerleena Abdul Rashid says Sanusi uttered the words at a PN rally.
Ant Pinnacle Cleaning Partners with Agensi Pekerjaan OSM to Elevate Operational Efficiency and Strengthen Labour Force

Ant Pinnacle Cleaning Partners with Agensi Pekerjaan OSM to Elevate Operational Efficiency and Strengthen Labour Force

Ant Unity Sdn Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Ant Pinnacle Cleaning Sdn Bhd ("APC"), Malaysia's leading provider of on-demand cleaning services, has recently signed a strategic partnership with top-tier manpower firm Agensi Pekerjaan OSM Sdn Bhd ("OSM"). 
Watchdog sniffs a rat in PN MPs opposing audit report debate

Watchdog sniffs a rat in PN MPs opposing audit report debate

C4 Center says the report would cover expenses made during PN’s time in govt. 
Close Malaysia-Indonesia ties can generate shared prosperity - minister

Close Malaysia-Indonesia ties can generate shared prosperity - minister

Indonesian trade minister points out both countries share same roots.
Father-daughter found drowned in Kepong lake

Father-daughter found drowned in Kepong lake

Eyewitness says the father, 70, carried the daughter, 30, into the lake.
S'gor sultan: Don't politicise or debate 'Allah' issue

S'gor sultan: Don't politicise or debate 'Allah' issue

‘Respect rulers’ authority on Islamic matters as enshrined under Federal Constitution.’ 
Court rejects MACC's application for remand order against police chief

Court rejects MACC's application for remand order against police chief

This is over allegations of bribery involving over RM1m.
Sit down with MCMC and Bukit Aman, Fahmi urges Telegram

Sit down with MCMC and Bukit Aman, Fahmi urges Telegram

This is to avoid action over several issues related to cyber security.
108 incompatible ventilators: Improve procurement, MOH says

108 incompatible ventilators: Improve procurement, MOH says

UPDATED 4.54PM | Problem was, no agreement on ventilator purchase, Lukanisman adds.
Allianz4Good spreads Hari Raya joy

Allianz4Good spreads Hari Raya joy

A generous donation amounting to RM10,000 from Allianz Malaysia employees was handed over to the Raudhatul Nurr Jannah welfare home to purchase Raya clothes for 65 children.
Top In Tech Ep35 - The Bursa Carbon Exchange: A Game Changer for Malaysian Businesses

Top In Tech Ep35 - The Bursa Carbon Exchange: A Game Changer for Malaysian Businesses

Conditions on Lynas unchanged since 2020, Dewan Rakyat told

Conditions on Lynas unchanged since 2020, Dewan Rakyat told

No surprise, consistency is important, Chang says.
Witness 'has no idea' if Pastor Koh abductors were police agents

Witness 'has no idea' if Pastor Koh abductors were police agents

Senior federal counsel says need to test credibility of witness.
‘I'll reveal what he's smoking' - Bung hits back at Khairy

‘I'll reveal what he's smoking' - Bung hits back at Khairy

Khairy called Bung 'enemy of public health' for opposing anti-smoking bill.
'Don't contact Penang police chief' directive draws flak

'Don't contact Penang police chief' directive draws flak

No reason mentioned for the directive for journalists.
MP wants govt to discuss supplying water from Perak to Penang

MP wants govt to discuss supplying water from Perak to Penang

Besides Kedah, Perak also neighbours Penang and can supply water.
Hadi: Chinese, Indian youths being swayed by DAP's 'false narratives'

Hadi: Chinese, Indian youths being swayed by DAP's 'false narratives'

Don't let the May 13 racial riots repeat due to the wrong agenda, warns the PAS president. 

Gunman shoots 2 dead, wounds 5 at US school graduation

Gunman shoots 2 dead, wounds 5 at US school graduation

Suspect, 19, knew one of the victims.
IGP urges all district police chiefs to improve service quality

IGP urges all district police chiefs to improve service quality

Acryl Sani advises them to avoid negative behaviour and instil good values.
Black box not mandatory in Double Six aircraft - Loke

Black box not mandatory in Double Six aircraft - Loke

'Flight recorder on GAF N-22B Nomad plane model wasn't required.'
Residents stage protest, demand compensation for flood damage

Residents stage protest, demand compensation for flood damage

UPDATED 3.50PM | They claim they experienced frequent floods after completion of expressway.
LETTER | Govt needs to set record straight over Sanusi’s claim

LETTER | Govt needs to set record straight over Sanusi’s claim

Issue has the potential of causing unnecessary conflict.
UEM Sunrise acquires key freehold land in Kelana Jaya

UEM Sunrise acquires key freehold land in Kelana Jaya

UEM Sunrise has secured approximately 3.7 hectares of freehold land in the mature neighbourhood of SS6 Kelana Jaya for a total consideration of RM155 million, with early plans for a mixed-use development featuring residential and retail components.
LETTER | Let Parliament be the 'grand inquest of the nation'

LETTER | Let Parliament be the 'grand inquest of the nation'

The august house has the authority to greenlight a debate.
No plans for hate speech laws

No plans for hate speech laws

PARLIAMENT | Minister says existing laws sufficient to protect inter-ethnic ties.
Man who assaulted female motorist in viral video remanded 3 days

Man who assaulted female motorist in viral video remanded 3 days

Incident occurred on road from Cameron Highlands to Tapah.
Kit Siang: PN MPs undermined parliamentary process

Kit Siang: PN MPs undermined parliamentary process

Former MP says he would've been ecstatic if AG's Report tabled in Parliament.
LETTER | A perfect storm - Our oceans are drowning

LETTER | A perfect storm - Our oceans are drowning

This vast expanse of seas is crying out for help.
LETTER | Loan shark menace continues unabated

LETTER | Loan shark menace continues unabated

Thugs who threaten arrested, but who are the masterminds?
Only half of Rapid Bus' fleet operational

Only half of Rapid Bus' fleet operational

Fleet replacement, electrification programme only kicks off in 2024.
LETTER | Gerak deeply concerned with tertiary hybrid learning plans

LETTER | Gerak deeply concerned with tertiary hybrid learning plans

Relevant stakeholders had not been consulted before new policy announcement.
Govt, police appeal to prevent Amri's wife accessing classified report

Govt, police appeal to prevent Amri's wife accessing classified report

The special task force report is on the activist’s enforced disappearance in 2016.
'Double Six' tragedy: No closure for kin despite declassified reports

'Double Six' tragedy: No closure for kin despite declassified reports

'Why was matter kept hidden for over 40 years?'
Thai PM-in-waiting disposes shares in media company

Thai PM-in-waiting disposes shares in media company

The move is seen as an effort to clear any hurdle in his quest for top job.

COMMENT | Sanusi is off-the-mark on poverty eradication

COMMENT | Sanusi is off-the-mark on poverty eradication

Imaginative sympathy is a bigger help against poverty.
Thai police step up search for missing M'sian in Chiang Rai

Thai police step up search for missing M'sian in Chiang Rai

Cops in Myanmar have also been alerted to the incident.
N Sembilan BN wants two more seats from Harapan in state polls

N Sembilan BN wants two more seats from Harapan in state polls

This is the time to make sacrifices, says its chief.
Paris court upholds M'sian challenge against Sulu award

Paris court upholds M'sian challenge against Sulu award

Minister Azalina calls it 'decisive victory' in ongoing legal battles.
Cops to question Kedah MB today over Penang sovereignty row

Cops to question Kedah MB today over Penang sovereignty row

Sanusi is being investigated under two laws.
Govt to amend Sabah labour law, streamline benefits with peninsula

Govt to amend Sabah labour law, streamline benefits with peninsula

This is after a case involving paternity leave in the state.
Let the law take its course, Mahathir's lawyer tells Rayer

Let the law take its course, Mahathir's lawyer tells Rayer

'Jelutong MP's remarks undermined the principles of the rule of law.'
COMMENT | Affordable housing conundrum

COMMENT | Affordable housing conundrum

Imposition of quotas will not work as experience has shown.
Rosmah: I did not seek jewellery, firm sent me items for ‘publicity’

Rosmah: I did not seek jewellery, firm sent me items for ‘publicity’

Ex-prime minister's wife denies she had asked for it.
YOURSAY | PN fears their dirty linen washed in public

YOURSAY | PN fears their dirty linen washed in public

‘If you dare spend the money, prepare to be held accountable.’
Dr Mahathir backs PN

Dr Mahathir backs PN

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