Archive - 20 June 2023

Dewan Negara passes 2 bills to decriminalise attempted suicide

Dewan Negara passes 2 bills to decriminalise attempted suicide

Priority in amendments is to rehabilitate a person, Ramkarpal says.
Ministry denies grading for 2022 SPM lowered

Ministry denies grading for 2022 SPM lowered

Standards maintained, grading system must be fair, Fadhlina says.
Kelantan polls: Amanah, PKR Women submit candidate list

Kelantan polls: Amanah, PKR Women submit candidate list

Better resolve socio-economic problems with women, says Hafidzah.
N Sembilan MB to seek consent on June 28 to dissolve assembly

N Sembilan MB to seek consent on June 28 to dissolve assembly

If consent given, assembly dissolved on June 30, Aminuddin says.
No Kedah Umno 'warlord' will join PN - Mahdzir

No Kedah Umno 'warlord' will join PN - Mahdzir

Kedah Umno chief dismisses 'PN propaganda'.
Admitting Rohingya refugees in higher education no threat to M'sia

Admitting Rohingya refugees in higher education no threat to M'sia

Malaysia cannot be selfish, minister says.
Rafizi dismisses claims federal govt will fall after state polls

Rafizi dismisses claims federal govt will fall after state polls

It would be numerically difficult, says the economy minister.
DAP MP pounces on Gerakan man's 'civil servants a burden' remark

DAP MP pounces on Gerakan man's 'civil servants a burden' remark

Syahredzan says Mok's statement only serves to 'hurt the feelings' of civil servants. 
Kedah: New PN stronghold or will pendulum swing again?

Kedah: New PN stronghold or will pendulum swing again?

PN’s vote share in Kedah was 56pct in GE15.
Sushi Lover Won a Trip to Japan through Sushi King 1 Million Happy Members' Campaign

Sushi Lover Won a Trip to Japan through Sushi King 1 Million Happy Members' Campaign

Sushi King served a prize pool worth over RM1,000,000 to their Happy Members during the Spin and Win campaign
Suaram urges Suhakam chair take garden leave amid probe

Suaram urges Suhakam chair take garden leave amid probe

NGO also calls for investigation to be conducted by external party. 
MP rues missed opportunity for Coldplay concerts 'lottery'

MP rues missed opportunity for Coldplay concerts 'lottery'

Other countries like Singapore reaping the benefits of holding such concerts.

State polls: Penang CM to meet governor on June 27

State polls: Penang CM to meet governor on June 27

State legislative assembly likely to be dissolved next day.
Kedah PAS wing: Anwar a failed PM, 'disturbed' over Sanusi

Kedah PAS wing: Anwar a failed PM, 'disturbed' over Sanusi

Anwar failed to engage Kedah MB over state’s future, it says. 
Hulu S'gor Amanah tells Umno to be fair, demands one seat

Hulu S'gor Amanah tells Umno to be fair, demands one seat

A united front should be the criteria in deciding seat distribution, it says.
May 2024 trial for suit by two Mongolian rape survivors against ex-cop

May 2024 trial for suit by two Mongolian rape survivors against ex-cop

The civil court has set five days to hear the matter. 
Govt told to release children from immigration detention

Govt told to release children from immigration detention

Instead, implement an alternative-to-detention programme to safeguard their rights.

Health Ministry to immediately fill vacant posts of contract doctors

Health Ministry to immediately fill vacant posts of contract doctors

'We will look after the welfare of our staff,' says Zaliha. 
Smoking ban in eateries: 7 fail to obtain leave to appeal

Smoking ban in eateries: 7 fail to obtain leave to appeal

Federal Court orders them to pay RM30k in costs to MOH. 
Digitalising Traditional Businesses with Boost: How CzipLee Remains Relevant in The Digital World

Digitalising Traditional Businesses with Boost: How CzipLee Remains Relevant in The Digital World

CzipLee, located at Telawi 3 Bangsar is known for offering a wide range of stationery brands such as Rhodia, Midori and Kokulyo that make them stand out from other ordinary stationery shops. 
KJ: 'Tsunami of discontent', not 'Green Wave' coming

KJ: 'Tsunami of discontent', not 'Green Wave' coming

'Putrajaya lacks clear direction in addressing economic woes.'
Khairy to remain partyless for now, but to back PN in polls?

Khairy to remain partyless for now, but to back PN in polls?

Quoting a source, news report claims he has communicated this stand to Muhyiddin.
Defence, critical tech on agenda as India's Modi heads to US for landmark visit

Defence, critical tech on agenda as India's Modi heads to US for landmark visit

Will be Indian PM's first full diplomatic status official state visit, say report.
IO never said Pastor Koh abduction looked like police operation, court told

IO never said Pastor Koh abduction looked like police operation, court told

Govt counsel said this in the course of cross-examining a witness.

Man with axe attacks Chinese restaurants in New Zealand, injuring four

Man with axe attacks Chinese restaurants in New Zealand, injuring four

One victim was discharged, and three remain in stable condition, say reports. 
Annuar likens Zahid to 'intoxicated' driver at the wheel

Annuar likens Zahid to 'intoxicated' driver at the wheel

Umno is not reaching its destination due to a person who is 'high on ketum', he says.
Govt rules out pegging the ringgit - Ahmad Maslan

Govt rules out pegging the ringgit - Ahmad Maslan

Malaysia will lose the ability to continue its monetary policy, he says.
Fall of Anwar's govt after state polls possible, Tuan Ibrahim claims

Fall of Anwar's govt after state polls possible, Tuan Ibrahim claims

'State polls this time around are unique and can threaten federal govt.'
LETTER | Disappointed with PM over internship issue

LETTER | Disappointed with PM over internship issue

Govt can come up with laws to protect intern’s interests. 
LETTER | Embracing hope for refugees In Malaysia

LETTER | Embracing hope for refugees In Malaysia

Let's support them as they seek life away from home.
Himalayan glaciers on track to lose up to 75pct of ice by 2100 - report

Himalayan glaciers on track to lose up to 75pct of ice by 2100 - report

It can affect lives and livelihoods of over 200m people. 
Lalamove: Delivering joy to senior citizens, this Parents’ Day

Lalamove: Delivering joy to senior citizens, this Parents’ Day

Lalamove and business clients unite to provide hundreds of supplies and health checkups for the elderly
Zaid flays Umno for not 'selling' Najib's pardon bid

Zaid flays Umno for not 'selling' Najib's pardon bid

This will result in Umno performing poorly in upcoming polls, he says. 
Online fraud syndicates using new scam tactics to fool victims

Online fraud syndicates using new scam tactics to fool victims

They send fake arrest warrants with police logo, signatures.
LETTER | Madani going forward…

LETTER | Madani going forward…

Much work needs to be done to realise PM's aspirations. 

Blinken urges China's vigilance on its firms providing tech to Russia

Blinken urges China's vigilance on its firms providing tech to Russia

No evidence Beijing is providing lethal assistance to Moscow, however.
Explainer: Why are Thailand's talks with Myanmar causing regional stir?

Explainer: Why are Thailand's talks with Myanmar causing regional stir?

It could undermine the official peace effort of Asean.
'Ministries must collaborate to establish industrial training fund'

'Ministries must collaborate to establish industrial training fund'

It can help coordinate the provision of appropriate allowances, expert says.
YOURSAY | When ‘optics’, pride more important to politicians

YOURSAY | When ‘optics’, pride more important to politicians

Demonising DAP seems to be the SOP for Malay parties.
Company director fined RM60k for forgery over Mitra claims

Company director fined RM60k for forgery over Mitra claims

Accused changed plea to guilty on three alternative charges.