Archive - 10 June 2023

Indonesia, M’sia seeking solution for undocumented workers

Indonesia, M’sia seeking solution for undocumented workers

Top immigration officials also discuss efforts to curb human trafficking. 
PM: Don’t fall for racial sentiments peddled by failed leaders

PM: Don’t fall for racial sentiments peddled by failed leaders

Anwar says he wants to tackle poverty regardless of racial background. 
Nancy: Disabled-friendly buildings in M’sia leave much to be desired

Nancy: Disabled-friendly buildings in M’sia leave much to be desired

Ministry is committed to rectifying this, she says. 
PAC visits LCS project again, progress report in 4th quarter

PAC visits LCS project again, progress report in 4th quarter

Committee spent 2 hours checking project status, Mas Ermieyati says. 
No appeals received from sacked Umno members – Zahid

No appeals received from sacked Umno members – Zahid

Many of those suspended appealed, he says without divulging details.
Zahid: As Najib remains jailed, many more 'Najibs' will emerge

Zahid: As Najib remains jailed, many more 'Najibs' will emerge

We’ll continue to defend Najib until justice is served, he says. 
Mother Mangalam passes away at 97

Mother Mangalam passes away at 97

She succumbed to complications arising from pneumonia, society veep says.  
PM plans to eradicate hardcore poverty by this year

PM plans to eradicate hardcore poverty by this year

UPDATED 10.09PM | He also urges Indian leaders to support his endeavour.
MIC not against Sosma, but should be used with discretion

MIC not against Sosma, but should be used with discretion

UPDATED 7.26PM | It shouldn't be used arbitrarily on individuals only suspected of crime -  Vigneswaran. 
Salahuddin: Retaining poultry subsidies a proactive move

Salahuddin: Retaining poultry subsidies a proactive move

This comes after Putrajaya's U-turn on removing poultry subsidies by July 1.
No bad blood with DAP, merely echoing grassroots' views - Umno Youth chief

No bad blood with DAP, merely echoing grassroots' views - Umno Youth chief

Umno Youth and Harapan Youth share good ties, says Akmal. 
Ismail Sabri defends decision on GE15

Ismail Sabri defends decision on GE15

'Victory in state polls doesn’t mean we can win at national level.'
Govt to expedite implementation of 453 projects in Kedah - Saifuddin

Govt to expedite implementation of 453 projects in Kedah - Saifuddin

‘Prime minister wants all approved projects to run within set time frame.’
Can you deliver? Selangor DAP leader asks new allies

Can you deliver? Selangor DAP leader asks new allies

No point in contesting many seats but winning little, Ng says. 
Gov't to study release of report on Amri Che Mat's disappearance

Gov't to study release of report on Amri Che Mat's disappearance

Saifuddin says this is to review steps taken in releasing the information.
Singapore summit: I prioritised bilateral talks, minister says

Singapore summit: I prioritised bilateral talks, minister says

Mohamad responds to KJ questioning why he didn't give speeches.
Missing Umrah pilgrim confirmed dead

Missing Umrah pilgrim confirmed dead

Pilgrim died Feb 13, embassy knew of death two days ago before informing family.
Umno must lead again than play 'second fiddle' - Johor Umno leader

Umno must lead again than play 'second fiddle' - Johor Umno leader

No reason for Malays to choose the party if it's a supporting act, says delegate. 
COMMENT | Bak kut teh is Malaysian lah

COMMENT | Bak kut teh is Malaysian lah

'Food has always been the perfect tool for unity.'
Grassroots believe Umno can win all state polls if Najib is free, says son

Grassroots believe Umno can win all state polls if Najib is free, says son

UPDATED 5.06PM | He reasons this for the backing from party to free Najib.
'Sad' Rosmah says touched by 'justice for Najib' calls

'Sad' Rosmah says touched by 'justice for Najib' calls

She is saddened by her husband's absence from Umno AGM.
Don't manipulate police reserve land issue - Bukit Aman

Don't manipulate police reserve land issue - Bukit Aman

NFA as land ownership status has since been ascertained.
COMMENT | Long road ahead to cleanse police force

COMMENT | Long road ahead to cleanse police force

Unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, bribery.
Police detain man over assault on female driver

Police detain man over assault on female driver

The suspect was unhappy with the driver who had caused an accident.
Don't be fazed by 'psywars', Tok Mat tells Umno members

Don't be fazed by 'psywars', Tok Mat tells Umno members

The party deputy president calls for Umno members to move forward.
COMMENT | No right to deprive access to lawyers during questioning

COMMENT | No right to deprive access to lawyers during questioning

Serious allegations must be probed by MACC, instead of bare denials.
Embrace 'loyal' sacked, suspended members, delegate tells Umno

Embrace 'loyal' sacked, suspended members, delegate tells Umno

Umno can no longer afford to be divided, Kurniawan says.
Four children missing for 40 days in Amazon jungle found alive

Four children missing for 40 days in Amazon jungle found alive

Minors were found with signs of dehydration, malnutrition and infections.
Shipbuilder to provide LCS progress reports every 3 months

Shipbuilder to provide LCS progress reports every 3 months

Boustead credits govt for enhancing country's defence capabilities.
LETTER | Pass Tobacco Product Control for Public Health Bill 2023

LETTER | Pass Tobacco Product Control for Public Health Bill 2023

Put in place GEG provisions to curb nicotine, drug abuse in vape products.
'Let bygones be bygones' - Ahmad Maslan to Tajuddin

'Let bygones be bygones' - Ahmad Maslan to Tajuddin

Let's move on from party's GE15 performance last year, Pontian MP urges.
Former UK PM Boris Johnson resigns as MP

Former UK PM Boris Johnson resigns as MP

He maintains not lying about Covid lockdown parties.
MP SPEAKS | What the Tobacco Control Bill is really about

MP SPEAKS | What the Tobacco Control Bill is really about

Concerns in draft bill of overreaching enforcement powers.
COMMENT | Allies in govt should stop bashing one another

COMMENT | Allies in govt should stop bashing one another

'Puad should leave ego at home, listen to party seniors.'
Man rescued after escaping to forest for 6 days due to work stress

Man rescued after escaping to forest for 6 days due to work stress

The 41-year-old boarded a bus from KL to Perak.
Syahril aces SPM with 11As while caring for bedridden mother

Syahril aces SPM with 11As while caring for bedridden mother

He attended SMU Darul Iman in Bachok, Kelantan.
MACC: There are exceptions to right to legal representation

MACC: There are exceptions to right to legal representation

'Such rights are suspended in certain circumstances.'
SPNB moots building first 'Bandar Madani' in Johor

SPNB moots building first 'Bandar Madani' in Johor

Project will include affordable housing, various facilities, Husam says.
'Allah' issue: Govt engages Islamic scholars, religious teachers

'Allah' issue: Govt engages Islamic scholars, religious teachers

Home Ministry held engagement session on Thursday.
After Umno Youth, now MCA Youth wants DAP to apologise too

After Umno Youth, now MCA Youth wants DAP to apologise too

'DAP also needs to engage in self-reflection and change.'
Journalists should report, spark ideas for nation-building: PM

Journalists should report, spark ideas for nation-building: PM

Anwar calls on media to cultivate people’s interest in reading.
LCS issue: Rafizi denies defaming woman

LCS issue: Rafizi denies defaming woman

Minister was highlighting project issues, not targeting Zainab – counsel.
YOURSAY | Umno still stuck in its tainted past

YOURSAY | Umno still stuck in its tainted past

'Why only DAP must tender an apology to Umno?'