Archive - 12 June 2023

China hopes India can meet it halfway in media row

China hopes India can meet it halfway in media row

This is over a dispute over journalists working in each other's countries.
Kazakhstan mourns 14 forestry workers killed in wildfire

Kazakhstan mourns 14 forestry workers killed in wildfire

Workers were last heard on last Thursday, and their bodies were found on Saturday.
MMA chides MOH for latest public health bill delay

MMA chides MOH for latest public health bill delay

It says the ministry should be putting its foot down in the best interest of public health.
LTAT completes take-over of Boustead Holdings

LTAT completes take-over of Boustead Holdings

Its shareholdings is now at 97.63 percent, allowing it to de-list BHB.
Pharmaniaga charts strategic initiatives to overcome PN17 status

Pharmaniaga charts strategic initiatives to overcome PN17 status

In this regard, it is focusing on financial recalibration and overcoming obstacles.
Overlapping claims: Harapan, BN to hold final talks this week

Overlapping claims: Harapan, BN to hold final talks this week

Amirudin confident that seat negotiations will be resolved by month's end.
Death in police custody cases reduced by 48pct last year

Death in police custody cases reduced by 48pct last year

PARLIAMENT | USJKT formation sees cases more than halved.
Penang PH, BN conclude seat talks for state polls - Chow

Penang PH, BN conclude seat talks for state polls - Chow

Seat distribution talks among unity govt parties will continue at federal level.
Poverty among main causes of school dropout - deputy minister

Poverty among main causes of school dropout - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | This is a social problem which needs to be addressed, she says.
'Different priorities' on reforms by other ministries than media council

'Different priorities' on reforms by other ministries than media council

Ministry's priority remains the formation of an independent council.
Warfare to sports - Kelantan PAS' analogies for counter attack

Warfare to sports - Kelantan PAS' analogies for counter attack

As for now, it is adopting a wait-and-see approach.
Allocation for opposition MPs our basic rights: PN lawmaker

Allocation for opposition MPs our basic rights: PN lawmaker

PARLIAMENT | 'Human rights need to begin in Parliament.'
MP: Don't conflate basic rights with Western 'human' rights

MP: Don't conflate basic rights with Western 'human' rights

PARLIAMENT | Western ideologies incompatible with Malaysia, says Wan Fayhsal.
I'll take my salary once the economy recovers - Anwar

I'll take my salary once the economy recovers - Anwar

UPDATED 9.50PM | PM says he has not taken his pay for six months.
Gender biases not improved over past decade, UN says

Gender biases not improved over past decade, UN says

Unlikely goal of gender parity can be met by 2030.

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has died - sources

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has died - sources

He was reportedly battling leukaemia for some time.
PN finalising recruitment of 'sidelined Umno warlords'

PN finalising recruitment of 'sidelined Umno warlords'

'We are waiting for the right programme to make the announcement,' says Hamzah.
Anwar to reply to query about maritime pact with Indonesia

Anwar to reply to query about maritime pact with Indonesia

Muhyiddin wants to know why pact was signed despite experts advising against it.
PM: Govt to launch Madani economic narrative in August

PM: Govt to launch Madani economic narrative in August

It will serve as a general economic framework and explained to people.
Sept 27 hearing for Maips' bid to vary Loh's custody order

Sept 27 hearing for Maips' bid to vary Loh's custody order

Parties to file written submissions before the hearing on Sept 1 and 15. 
AAAFx Lays the Groundwork for Growth in Asia

AAAFx Lays the Groundwork for Growth in Asia

AAAFx is a proud Gold and Coffee Bar & Lounge Sponsor of iFX EXPO ASIA 2023
Cancel road project cutting through tiger reserve, urges RimbaWatch

Cancel road project cutting through tiger reserve, urges RimbaWatch

The group wants govt to revoke two EIA reports for the project.
July 17 mention for case of ex-Bersatu member charged with sexual assault

July 17 mention for case of ex-Bersatu member charged with sexual assault

The 42-year-old is accused of committing the offence in January.
Public interest forced govt into lopsided Covid-19 vaccines deal: Lukanisman

Public interest forced govt into lopsided Covid-19 vaccines deal: Lukanisman

UPDATED 3.07PM | PARLIAMENT | It was a 'life-and-death issue,' says deputy minister.
Health DG: Cumulative cases of dengue fever up 158pct as of June 3

Health DG: Cumulative cases of dengue fever up 158pct as of June 3

34 deaths due to complications reported during same period.
Pandelela installed as national unity icon

Pandelela installed as national unity icon

It's part of efforts to strengthen unity among rakyat.
LCS committee hearing: PAC decries 'leak' by witness, press

LCS committee hearing: PAC decries 'leak' by witness, press

News article is in violation of Standing Order 85.
Azalina: Probe into Human Resources Ministry officers still ongoing

Azalina: Probe into Human Resources Ministry officers still ongoing

Minister reveals MACC cannot disclose more information at the moment.
Muhyiddin wants ballots of anger, tells voters state polls a referendum

Muhyiddin wants ballots of anger, tells voters state polls a referendum

The increasing cost of living and prices of goods are crushing the poor, he says.
Wan Suraya appointed new auditor-general

Wan Suraya appointed new auditor-general

Her term starts tomorrow.
Hisham: Is Zahid sincere in 'inviting' ousted members  to rejoin Umno?

Hisham: Is Zahid sincere in 'inviting' ousted members to rejoin Umno?

It doesn't make sense, says former Umno vice-president.

COMMENT | Can forensic psychology help improve policing practices?

COMMENT | Can forensic psychology help improve policing practices?

It offers a way to address Malaysia’s issues with police violence.
Baling villagers plead with Sanusi to reject proposed quarries

Baling villagers plead with Sanusi to reject proposed quarries

They sent 12 letters to Kedah MB but there was no response.
COMMENT | Umno should apologise to the nation

COMMENT | Umno should apologise to the nation

This absurd demand is a measure of the party’s desperation.
Special Chambers to debate suspected nicotine poisoning of 2-year-old girl

Special Chambers to debate suspected nicotine poisoning of 2-year-old girl

PARLIAMENT | The motion gets the approval of the deputy speaker.
3 BN members seek to quash minister's Umno deregistration exemption

3 BN members seek to quash minister's Umno deregistration exemption

UPDATED 1.06PM | High Court set to hear judicial review leave bid on Thursday.
June 21 hearing of govt's bid to stay order granting citizenship to child

June 21 hearing of govt's bid to stay order granting citizenship to child

Court ordered NRD to issue a birth certificate last month.
Allianz Life Agency Awards Nite 2023 sees 488 awards presented to its top achievers

Allianz Life Agency Awards Nite 2023 sees 488 awards presented to its top achievers

Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad’s (Allianz Life) hosted its annual Agency Awards Nite on 18 May 2023 at the Genting International Convention Centre in Genting Highlands.
Saudi Arabia seeks cooperation with China, 'ignores' Western worries

Saudi Arabia seeks cooperation with China, 'ignores' Western worries

Kingdom wishes to exploit growing business opportunities, says Saudi official.
Vietnam arrests 16 suspects in deadly police station shooting

Vietnam arrests 16 suspects in deadly police station shooting

Four police officers and an unknown number of civilians were killed.
July 20 for case management to fix trial dates of Lim-Muhyiddin suit

July 20 for case management to fix trial dates of Lim-Muhyiddin suit

This is over revocation of tax-exemption status of Yayasan Al-Bukhary.
Minor projects under PWD to be transferred to other depts, district office

Minor projects under PWD to be transferred to other depts, district office

PM also reminds HODs to monitor progress of projects.
COMMENT | Of truth, half-truths, and absolute lies

COMMENT | Of truth, half-truths, and absolute lies

Reading more enables people to better sift the wheat from the chaff.
DAP to go 'all out' for Umno, don't dredge up the past - Nga

DAP to go 'all out' for Umno, don't dredge up the past - Nga

DAP deputy sec-gen wants bygones to remain bygones.
TalentCorp prepares local students for future-proof employability

TalentCorp prepares local students for future-proof employability

The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) through its agency Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) successfully organised the Young Employable Students (YES!) We Are Ready 2023 programme in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), held at the UMS Labuan International Campus (UMSLIC) today. 
State polls: Field me as a last resort, Annuar tells PAS

State polls: Field me as a last resort, Annuar tells PAS

'Give opportunity to someone else, I'm still new.'
LETTER | Arguments for and against fixed-term Parliament

LETTER | Arguments for and against fixed-term Parliament

Are we ready to amend Federal Constitution for such a move?
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2023-06-12

COMMENT | Sorry Kua, but Malaysians do not want genuine alternative

COMMENT | Sorry Kua, but Malaysians do not want genuine alternative

This is because the fear in the moderate polity is too intense.
Continued stamp duty exemption will help more M'sians to own homes - Nga

Continued stamp duty exemption will help more M'sians to own homes - Nga

'Initiative will help govt achieve a 100pct home ownership target.'
Analysts: State polls acid test for Umno-DAP alliance

Analysts: State polls acid test for Umno-DAP alliance

'Need to clear the air among grassroots over cooperation with Harapan.'

Federal govt wants Jakim's role to be expanded - PM

Federal govt wants Jakim's role to be expanded - PM

'This is in line with enhancing the country's dignity and status.'
Govt identifies 481 'sick', 112 abandoned housing projects nationwide

Govt identifies 481 'sick', 112 abandoned housing projects nationwide

Deputy minister says 21 PR1MA projects among those facing delays.
YOURSAY | Umno should clean house and stop blaming others

YOURSAY | Umno should clean house and stop blaming others

‘Admit shortcomings, work along with Harapan and others.’
Awkward Umno AGM

Awkward Umno AGM

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