Archive - 14 June 2023

Man shot dead at close range in Bandar Sunway

Man shot dead at close range in Bandar Sunway

The 32-year-old victim is believed to have been shot twice.
Stop comparing Penang to Palestine, urges group

Stop comparing Penang to Palestine, urges group

'It underestimates the cruelty that happens to Palestinians.'
COMMENT | Will MOH accept responsibility for more vape-related deaths?

COMMENT | Will MOH accept responsibility for more vape-related deaths?

Re-list nicotine under Poisons Act, and get anti-smoking bill passed.
Ministry to suggest setting up disease control centre

Ministry to suggest setting up disease control centre

MOH will also propose better incentives for rural postings.
White paper: MOH moots increasing fees for higher-income households

White paper: MOH moots increasing fees for higher-income households

Current structure has led to huge disparity compared to costs incurred.
Do not involve aspects of 3R during state polls - Kedah police

Do not involve aspects of 3R during state polls - Kedah police

All parties must play their roles to ensure peace, says police chief.
Ombudsman Malaysia to replace, improve functions of PCB

Ombudsman Malaysia to replace, improve functions of PCB

'We want an Ombudsman that will really have the power to investigate,' says DG.
Orang Asli land rights: Ramli moots constitutional amendments

Orang Asli land rights: Ramli moots constitutional amendments

PARLIAMENT | There are 'legal vacuums' under Aboriginal Peoples Act, he says.
Cable theft: Kedah police bust 3 syndicates, 15 suspects detained

Cable theft: Kedah police bust 3 syndicates, 15 suspects detained

Cops believe they were involved in eight cases related to cable theft. 
UNHCR urged to speed up refugee resettlement

UNHCR urged to speed up refugee resettlement

UPDATED 9.58PM | PARLIAMENT | This involves moving them to another country, says deputy minister.
Where did 30,000 SPM absentees figure come from, Radzi asks Anwar

Where did 30,000 SPM absentees figure come from, Radzi asks Anwar

The ex-education minister disputes the high figures quoted by PM.
PM: No compromise on claims over Sabah, be it by Sulus or Philippines

PM: No compromise on claims over Sabah, be it by Sulus or Philippines

PARLIAMENT | There is no evidence of interference by the Philippines govt, says Anwar
B40 may be wiped out if tax provision struck down: Judge

B40 may be wiped out if tax provision struck down: Judge

This is in regard to Najib's appeal to quash RM1.69b tax ruling against him.
Cops: 7 Pakistan men held for human trafficking

Cops: 7 Pakistan men held for human trafficking

Suspects, aged 21-44, arrested by police in Ampang, KL.
Ministries to support 153k hectare MVV 2.0 project in N Sembilan - PM

Ministries to support 153k hectare MVV 2.0 project in N Sembilan - PM

'I hope local authorities advance development in MVV 2.0 area.'
Target to place 5,000 vending machines this year achievable - Rafizi

Target to place 5,000 vending machines this year achievable - Rafizi

Ministry is currently selecting applicants through an open procurement process.
Call to set up RCI to probe labour trafficking in M'sia

Call to set up RCI to probe labour trafficking in M'sia

The commission can subpoena witnesses to testify under oath.
Huawei Malaysia welcomes Simon Sun as new Chief Executive Officer

Huawei Malaysia welcomes Simon Sun as new Chief Executive Officer

The broad range of responsibilities Mr Sun will oversee include setting the company’s organisational strategy and goals, maintaining customer-centricity at every level of communication with stakeholders, and ensuring the company embodies its core values in everything it does.
Critics: Zahid's 'prison feast' for Najib unfair, mocks the law

Critics: Zahid's 'prison feast' for Najib unfair, mocks the law

'Treatment of ordinary detainees abhorrent, borders on inhumane.'
MP SPEAKS | When citizenship determines a child's future

MP SPEAKS | When citizenship determines a child's future

Without documentation, stateless children are deprived of basic rights like education.
Saifuddin says 'special permission' granted for Zahid to visit Najib

Saifuddin says 'special permission' granted for Zahid to visit Najib

UPDATED 3PM | Notified of visit by Prisons Dept chief, minister says.
Tempers flare after minister laments political 'distortion' of Islam

Tempers flare after minister laments political 'distortion' of Islam

UPDATED 3.04PM | PARLIAMENT | PAS lawmaker accuses Saifuddin of 'fitnah'.
Charles calls home minister to overhaul recruitment system

Charles calls home minister to overhaul recruitment system

Former MP likened the system to modern-day slave trading.
Khairy blasts health minister over missing 'open goal' on tobacco bill

Khairy blasts health minister over missing 'open goal' on tobacco bill

He says the extra steps taken by MOH would lead to further delays.
Stateless children: MP backs Sarawak’s call for autonomy to grant citizenship

Stateless children: MP backs Sarawak’s call for autonomy to grant citizenship

PARLIAMENT | Roy Gingkoi says it's important to expedite citizenship for rural children. 
BSOMPOX7TEA1 Promo Code Campaign

BSOMPOX7TEA1 Promo Code Campaign

The promo code campaign is one of Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad (Berjaya Sompo)’s continuous efforts to support Sompo Welfare Foundation’s recipients locally. 
Proposal to place MACC under EAIC still under scrutiny – Ramkarpal

Proposal to place MACC under EAIC still under scrutiny – Ramkarpal

A pro-tem committee has been established for the matter, he says. 
COMMENT | Anti-LGBT remarks by MPs show need for rights training

COMMENT | Anti-LGBT remarks by MPs show need for rights training

Same anti-LGBT lawmakers also target other minority groups. 
Kelantan to dissolve state assembly on June 22 - MB

Kelantan to dissolve state assembly on June 22 - MB

UPDATED 12.45PM | Notice will be sent to EC, Ahmad says.
LETTER | Hate speech or just a comedy?

LETTER | Hate speech or just a comedy?

Comedians should bear in mind that not all jokes are acceptable to everybody.
LETTER | AI can play pivotal role in schools, universities

LETTER | AI can play pivotal role in schools, universities

AI can provide a vast array of benefits to teachers and students.
COMMENT | Some young politicians are groping in the dark

COMMENT | Some young politicians are groping in the dark

They are repeating the same rhetoric and offering nothing of value. 
LETTER | When education system fails the nation

LETTER | When education system fails the nation

We are failing our youngsters and compromising country’s future. 
Report: 3 Johor Umno warlords to join PN

Report: 3 Johor Umno warlords to join PN

Source says trio were influential, held important posts in Umno.
LETTER | Consider motorised vehicles to pull chariots

LETTER | Consider motorised vehicles to pull chariots

The appalling treatment against chariot-pulling bulls recently must not happen again. 
Nominee to be next US ambassador to M’sia sees rare earth potential

Nominee to be next US ambassador to M’sia sees rare earth potential

‘We’ll do it in ways that are sustainable and promote our values.’
Inspire Work Productivity and Patriotism this Merdeka with the Malaysian Employment Laws Conference 2023

Inspire Work Productivity and Patriotism this Merdeka with the Malaysian Employment Laws Conference 2023

MELC 2022 was a huge success and we are back this time with an aim to enlighten you and your organization on many other topics that will inspire productivity, growth and create a harmonious workplace environment.
Trump pleads not guilty to classified documents charges

Trump pleads not guilty to classified documents charges

Trump is first former US president to face federal charges.
Rosmah applies for 3rd temporary passport release to travel to S'pore

Rosmah applies for 3rd temporary passport release to travel to S'pore

She wishes to visit her daughter, Nooryana, who is residing there. 
Turn Data into Insights for Plantation Management

Turn Data into Insights for Plantation Management

Learn why choosing the right digital solution is important to help you make the most of your insights and transform your agribusiness. 
Zaid urges PM to free Najib because RM42m is 'small change'

Zaid urges PM to free Najib because RM42m is 'small change'

Only Najib can help 'weak' Umno weather upcoming state polls, he says. 
PAS' rising star Sanusi - bane or boon for PN?

PAS' rising star Sanusi - bane or boon for PN?

Kedah MB's punchlines gaining him popularity, but can he land a knockout blow?
Amid supply glut, traffickers offer to ‘sell’ migrant workers to agencies

Amid supply glut, traffickers offer to ‘sell’ migrant workers to agencies

EXCLUSIVE | Foreign worker recruitment policy changes lead to modern-day ‘slave’ trading.
MP hits back at PAS, highlights Penang's assistance for Malays

MP hits back at PAS, highlights Penang's assistance for Malays

Reject narrow politics and let's progress together, he says. 
K'tan's water capacity request exceeds need - minister

K'tan's water capacity request exceeds need - minister

Nik Nazmi says the request is four-fold of state's current water demand.
Klang River is much cleaner than before, says Nik Nazmi

Klang River is much cleaner than before, says Nik Nazmi

Quality occasionally reaches Class One and odour issues are less frequent.
YOURSAY | The lucrative business of human-trafficking

YOURSAY | The lucrative business of human-trafficking

’There is more to this tragic man-eat-man business.’
PM wooing youths

PM wooing youths

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