Archive - 15 June 2023

IRB raids Hamzah’s house

IRB raids Hamzah’s house

A source confirms the raid took place yesterday.
Suspect under MACC probe dies in Putrajaya

Suspect under MACC probe dies in Putrajaya

The man died while receiving treatment at a hospital, chief commissioner confirms.
Rafizi: Final round of state polls seat talks between Harapan-BN tonight

Rafizi: Final round of state polls seat talks between Harapan-BN tonight

Decisions made tonight will be brought to coalition leaders for final call.
PAC wants Defence Ministry land swap report declassified

PAC wants Defence Ministry land swap report declassified

Chairperson Mas Ermieyati says it allows committee to look into it again.
Education Ministry confirms nearly 30k students dropped out of SPM

Education Ministry confirms nearly 30k students dropped out of SPM

PARLIAMENT | The number is out of about 407k students who registered.
Shelving Baling quarry projects has repercussions - Kedah MB

Shelving Baling quarry projects has repercussions - Kedah MB

Sanusi says approval given in 1997, cancelling will have legal, financial complications.
LETTER | Health system reform doesn't require white paper, it needs action

LETTER | Health system reform doesn't require white paper, it needs action

We are in the present predicament because of populist politics. 
Ministry working with NGOs to solve students dropping out due to poverty

Ministry working with NGOs to solve students dropping out due to poverty

Fadhlina says comprehensive K9 schools one solution to the issue. 
No rush to increase fees, health minister assures no burden to poor

No rush to increase fees, health minister assures no burden to poor

It will be looked into in detail and done transparently.
HR Ministry says it's not responsible for policing labour outsourcing

HR Ministry says it's not responsible for policing labour outsourcing

It says 3 illegal agencies prosecuted since 2019.
PAC: LCS proceedings disclosure a violation of standing order

PAC: LCS proceedings disclosure a violation of standing order

Chairperson Mas Ermieyati says it also interferes with committee's investigation.
LETTER | Using respectful and appropriate disability language

LETTER | Using respectful and appropriate disability language

The key is to remain respectful of each other.
Nurses' uniforms too tight, not syariah-compliant: PN MP

Nurses' uniforms too tight, not syariah-compliant: PN MP

PARLIAMENT | Wan Razali questions 'Western style' of dressing etiquette.
Nearly 30pct of domestic workers in M'sia face forced labour: UN agency

Nearly 30pct of domestic workers in M'sia face forced labour: UN agency

This is according to a survey of 1,201 workers in SEA.
Govt won't compromise with negligent, corrupt civil servants

Govt won't compromise with negligent, corrupt civil servants

Ill-gotten gains will be questioned in afterlife, Zuki says.
Bung's exposé against Khairy goes up in smoke as bill retracted

Bung's exposé against Khairy goes up in smoke as bill retracted

The Kinabatangan lawmaker had threatened to reveal what KJ was allegedly 'smoking'.
Dr M resurrects DAP bogeyman to warn 'bored' Malays ahead of polls

Dr M resurrects DAP bogeyman to warn 'bored' Malays ahead of polls

Ex-PM claims DAP wielded 'enormous influence' in Anwar's government.
PN MPs at odds over MOH's move to increase public healthcare fee

PN MPs at odds over MOH's move to increase public healthcare fee

PARLIAMENT | Pagoh urges reconsideration, Tg Karang lauds govt's proposal.
Pahang committed to maintaining Tasik Chini biosphere reserve status

Pahang committed to maintaining Tasik Chini biosphere reserve status

State govt working hard to improve Tasik Chini site management – MB. 
State polls: Schools ready to be used as polling centres - Fadhlina

State polls: Schools ready to be used as polling centres - Fadhlina

‘We will work with Election Commission to make necessary arrangements.’
SPM Leavers - Gear up for the Metaverse

SPM Leavers - Gear up for the Metaverse

APU’s XR Studio is the first-of-its-kind spatial computing facility among universities in Malaysia
Dzulkefly: PM must lead health reforms lest it becomes 'dead in water'

Dzulkefly: PM must lead health reforms lest it becomes 'dead in water'

PARLIAMENT | He also calls for healthcare budget not to depend on GDP alone. 
Rahmah cash aid recipients eligible for Madani medical scheme

Rahmah cash aid recipients eligible for Madani medical scheme

They can get treatment starting today, no pre-registration needed. 
No need to declassify PJD Link agreement, says works minister

No need to declassify PJD Link agreement, says works minister

UPDATED 3.12PM | There are legal issues, other factors, Alexander says.
Cyber security bill to be drafted immediately - PM

Cyber security bill to be drafted immediately - PM

It will provide Nacsa with clear legal authority to regulate, enforce laws.
DBKL will revoke misused business licences, warns Anwar

DBKL will revoke misused business licences, warns Anwar

Authorities looking into methods to ensure regulation compliance. 
Deputy MB: Kelantan to move away from logging, focus on mining minerals

Deputy MB: Kelantan to move away from logging, focus on mining minerals

The state has an abundance of natural resources, says Amar.
Ministry blames foreign agents for labour glut, denies 'zero checks' done

Ministry blames foreign agents for labour glut, denies 'zero checks' done

Response to Malaysiakini's expose of alleged modern-day slave trading.
Perlis puts an end to gambling, won't renew licences

Perlis puts an end to gambling, won't renew licences

Such businesses cannot operate beyond March 2024 deadline, exco says. 
Applications to register as state polls observers now open - EC

Applications to register as state polls observers now open - EC

Applicants can download the form via EC's website.
LETTER | Malaysia’s economic growth on right track

LETTER | Malaysia’s economic growth on right track

However, govt must diversify nation's economy beyond its traditional sectors. 
Political patronage exists for illegal online gambling - minister

Political patronage exists for illegal online gambling - minister

PARLIAMENT | 'This makes it difficult for govt to tackle the issue.'
M'sia to follow up with EU rep on objections to deforestation law

M'sia to follow up with EU rep on objections to deforestation law

PARLIAMENT | We will clarify matters related to enforcement of European Union Deforestation Regulation - Fadillah.
Khir: Umno and BN need Harapan in S'gor, they don't need us

Khir: Umno and BN need Harapan in S'gor, they don't need us

BN grassroots having issues collaborating with Harapan, ex-MB says.
Water Malaysia 2023 Specialised Conference and Exhibition

Water Malaysia 2023 Specialised Conference and Exhibition

The Malaysian Water Association (MWA), and co-organiser, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK), kick started the two-day national water conference – the Water Malaysia Conference and Exhibition 2023. 
Implementing targeted subsidies for fuel not easy - PM

Implementing targeted subsidies for fuel not easy - PM

UPDATED 11.15AM | Anwar says govt still working on viable mechanism.
Rosmah gets temporary passport release again to go S’pore

Rosmah gets temporary passport release again to go S’pore

She’s allowed to visit her daughter from today until July 7.
Loke explains why DAP only has 4 cabinet posts

Loke explains why DAP only has 4 cabinet posts

We want current govt to succeed, he says. 
IJN Foundation partnership with RMHC Malaysia benefits more young hearts

IJN Foundation partnership with RMHC Malaysia benefits more young hearts

We welcome companies that would like to partner with IJN Foundation in programs to assist the underprivileged
Experts: Vaping can lead to drug-taking

Experts: Vaping can lead to drug-taking

Health experts and NGOs urge govt to act to protect youngsters. 
Anwar vs Dr M: Bailouts and family-linked businesses

Anwar vs Dr M: Bailouts and family-linked businesses

UPDATED 12.22PM | Anwar files defence against defamation suit by Mahathir.
Two Penan villages refuse to participate in timber audit

Two Penan villages refuse to participate in timber audit

‘We have suffered enough due to logging, sustainable or not.’ 
Kelantan DAP gears up for 'mission impossible'

Kelantan DAP gears up for 'mission impossible'

Novel approaches needed to penetrate PAS’ fortress, Azaha says.
Belantek assemblyperson Mohd Isa dies

Belantek assemblyperson Mohd Isa dies

He passed away at about 11.23pm yesterday, Kedah MB says. 
Suhakam: We’re diligently working behind the scenes despite being ‘quiet’

Suhakam: We’re diligently working behind the scenes despite being ‘quiet’

We’re unperturbed by MP’s remark but appreciate her observations – Rahmat. 
Xi: China willing to help foster Palestine-Israel peace

Xi: China willing to help foster Palestine-Israel peace

This will be based on 1967 borders, he says. 
COMMENT | Based on PN's skewed mind, human rights is only for Malays

COMMENT | Based on PN's skewed mind, human rights is only for Malays

The coalition seems to believe in crude majoritarianism.
Role expansion a recognition for Jakim - minister

Role expansion a recognition for Jakim - minister

'It’s time for its management to respond to the challenge.'
LETTER | All's not sunny in our public school system

LETTER | All's not sunny in our public school system

The rot has started as early as Form 1.
Still reeling from pollution, Tasik Chini retains Unesco reserve status

Still reeling from pollution, Tasik Chini retains Unesco reserve status

Nik Nazmi congratulates Pahang govt for its efforts. 
Student suffers heat exhaustion in Pekan

Student suffers heat exhaustion in Pekan

He is undergoing treatment at Pekan Hospital. 
YOURSAY | Free Najib for 'small change'? Rakyat would rather see govt fall

YOURSAY | Free Najib for 'small change'? Rakyat would rather see govt fall

'Should PM heed Zaid's advice, we do not need courts anymore.'