Archive - 18 June 2023

Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Aidiladha on June 29

Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Aidiladha on June 29

Date announcement by assistant secretary to Conference of Rulers Mohd Aseral.
IRB defends decision to 'inspect' Hamzah's home

IRB defends decision to 'inspect' Hamzah's home

It says the check is not aimed at any specific groups.
Fahmi, MCMC to meet with Telegram tomorrow

Fahmi, MCMC to meet with Telegram tomorrow

UPDATED 7.58PM | Meeting ostensibly to tackle explicit content, scams.
PM: Order to act against wrongdoing not targeted at specific quarters

PM: Order to act against wrongdoing not targeted at specific quarters

If leaders on right track, civil servants will work diligently, he says.
RM500m more to overcome Kelantan's water woes - PM

RM500m more to overcome Kelantan's water woes - PM

UPDATED 7.03PM | Govt doesn't deny Kelantan people's rights, Anwar says.
Zambry unable to attend informal discussion on Myanmar in Thailand

Zambry unable to attend informal discussion on Myanmar in Thailand

Prior commitment, says Wisma Putra, behind foreign minister’s inability to attend meeting.
Loan moratorium for buyers of abandoned Kota Bharu apartment - PM

Loan moratorium for buyers of abandoned Kota Bharu apartment - PM

Buyers of the public servant apartment only pay when they can live in it.
Activists mark Autistic Pride Day, seek proper representation

Activists mark Autistic Pride Day, seek proper representation

They say shift in autism perception can't be via community efforts alone.
Gerakan's Lau to run in Penang, confident of booting out Harapan

Gerakan's Lau to run in Penang, confident of booting out Harapan

UPDATED 3.53PM | DAP failed to fulfil its promises to Penangites, he claims. 
Zaliha: 'No problem' with nurse uniforms

Zaliha: 'No problem' with nurse uniforms

Their uniforms comply with required standards, minister says. 
Woman held for allegedly insulting Agong on social media

Woman held for allegedly insulting Agong on social media

Lady was released on police bail as she claimed to be pregnant – police. 
Blinken lands in China on rare trip with hopes low for any breakthrough

Blinken lands in China on rare trip with hopes low for any breakthrough

He is the highest-ranking US govt official to visit China since January 2021.

Deputy MB: PAS’ rule, rare earth will make K'tan prosperous

Deputy MB: PAS’ rule, rare earth will make K'tan prosperous

We have plans and candidates to make it happen, says Amar.
As M'sia climbs TIP ranking, MCA wants more done to protect locals

As M'sia climbs TIP ranking, MCA wants more done to protect locals

It wants govt to prevent Malaysians from falling for job scams.
Noh will not be fielded, to play supporting role

Noh will not be fielded, to play supporting role

He wants to make way for new faces in Selangor.
Over 1k candidates in Perak didn’t sit for SPM – state exco

Over 1k candidates in Perak didn’t sit for SPM – state exco

Some might have lost interest or started working, Khairudin says. 
Two female bikers killed in Kulai crash

Two female bikers killed in Kulai crash

They crashed into a lorry, police say. 
Filmmaker aims to preserve Kelabit culture through children's books

Filmmaker aims to preserve Kelabit culture through children's books

MALAYSIANSKINI | It's a family effort to preserve a dying language.
PN to capture Penang? Saifuddin calls out Muhyiddin's 'propaganda'

PN to capture Penang? Saifuddin calls out Muhyiddin's 'propaganda'

Even Muhyiddin himself disbelieves it, Harapan sec-gen says. 
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Fathers' group pleads for more 'caring' court judgments

Fathers' group pleads for more 'caring' court judgments

This Father's Day, NGO highlights judicial issues faced by separated dads.
Sources: Thailand seeking talks with Myanmar junta over informal meeting

Sources: Thailand seeking talks with Myanmar junta over informal meeting

However, several Asean leaders claim no knowledge of it. 
Include 'religious allies' to tackle child marriage, Muda's rep urges govt

Include 'religious allies' to tackle child marriage, Muda's rep urges govt

This will help govt counter religious justifications for child marriage - Amira. 
YOURSAY | Enact laws to regulate rare earth exploits

YOURSAY | Enact laws to regulate rare earth exploits

'Without proper laws, rare earth should not be touched for now.’