Archive - 13 June 2023

Health DG Radzi reminds that vaping is not alternative to quitting smoking.

The CEO confirms the matter but says he cannot reveal more.

Genetic modification is safe and can increase yield, says board.

Minister's office confirms the matter, says efforts to regain access underway.

Islamist party accuses state govt of 'systematic seizure' without evidence.

PM tells them not to judge by hatred, do their own assessment.

The two judges heard two different cases involving ex-PM Najib.

UPDATED 7.26PM | He says the government cannot do it now due to financial constraints.

The lawmaker sees this in the context of the values set by the Federal Constitution.

UPDATED 5.42PM | PARLIAMENT | DAP lawmaker says commissioners in the past had been more proactive.

This is to ensure residents have access to better services.

The move is meant to tackle low salary payments.

Laws include Sedition Act, Communications and Multimedia Act,  Peaceful Assembly Act.

These sites have the potential to trigger provocations.

He is charged under Section 268 of the Penal Code with causing a public nuisance.

Malaysia must mitigate the effects of this twin threat.

MP's 2014 remarks, recent interfaith marriage query being used to paint DAP as anti-Islam.

Tiong is also looking at encouraging Malaysians to test original and ‘halal’ versions.

PARLIAMENT | Steven Sim says Khazanah Nasional still owns the assets of IMS.

Sources also claim MCA and MIC may not get seats in Selangor. 

Former veep fired for not attending party function officiated by PM, says source.

Ending electricity monopoly can enhance energy efficiency, promote renewable resources.

PARLIAMENT | PM clears the air on the maritime pacts signed with Indonesia.

For a second year, Taylor’s College and the Malaysian Institute for Debate & Public Speaking (MIDP) will be organising Youth P.A.C.T, a weekend-long festival which aims to platform youth voices on critical issues, while connecting young Malaysians to leaders and change-makers to inspire action.

Firm claims the Bersatu politician has allegedly failed to respond to the suit.

Singapore-born Jocelyn Chia is being probed for intentional insult, provocation and incitement.

PKR Youth just reprimanded him and didn’t issue threats, Razeef says. 

Urging people to read and be well-informed not a straightforward matter.

Only Guyana is worse; Saudi Arabia, Malawi, and UAE are also in bottom five.

No allocations means punishing voters for voting opposition. 

To ensure police accountability, there need to be multiple, transparent bodies involved.

PARLIAMENT | Anwar says decisions on chicken-egg subsidies and PSD scholarships were made by the previous govt.

Umno deputy president reminds Annuar to be careful when making statements. 

Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) announced the launch of LIFE AT WORK Awards 2023 to celebrate employers with leading workplace policies in line with their commitment to the Diversity, Equity, And Inclusivity (DEI) agenda.

UPDATED 11.56AM | PARLIAMENT | S'gor sultan's statement implies matter was not consulted with rulers - Zulkafperi.

Court sets June 26 for mention for the prosecution to decide. 

PARLIAMENT | BN promised to revive the service in the GE15 campaign.

EXCLUSIVE | How traffickers sell workers, take commissions from their hourly wages uncovered.

Speaker McCarthy lauds the deal but ultra-conservative Republicans are cautious. 

Programme aimed at training 20k school leavers to become skilled workers. 

Over 6m couples completed marriage registrations last year, data shows. 

US vaccine makers already developing types that target newer Covid-19 variants. 

Only 2.5pct of the population took second booster, deputy minister says. 

’What have you done for the people except play politics?’