Archive - 23 June 2023

Johor to hold discussions with Orang Asli over sultanate land

Johor to hold discussions with Orang Asli over sultanate land

It needs to be done via roundtable meeting, not openly - exco member.
Ebit Lew's trial: 'WhatsApp group' containing obscene pictures, videos found

Ebit Lew's trial: 'WhatsApp group' containing obscene pictures, videos found

An expert says it was unearthed from a phone sent for analysis.
Affordable houses in KL get 25 percent assessment discount

Affordable houses in KL get 25 percent assessment discount

PM says it will take effect in the second half of 2023.
'Messy and disorganised' - MMA pans govt doctors placement

'Messy and disorganised' - MMA pans govt doctors placement

Has received hundreds of complaints on eHousemen system, it says.
Mega 'ceramah' in Shah Alam as PN, BN-Harapan launch polls machinery

Mega 'ceramah' in Shah Alam as PN, BN-Harapan launch polls machinery

Election fever in Selangor, a day after state assembly dissolution.
Bursa Malaysia supports MCMC's action against Meta

Bursa Malaysia supports MCMC's action against Meta

Bursa identifies over 60 pages on FB impersonating its CEO.
Top 1pct domestic electricity users will see increased tariffs

Top 1pct domestic electricity users will see increased tariffs

UPDATED 6.31PM | Minister says the increase will take effect from next month. 
Zuraida's verdict lesson for 'traitors', says PKR sec-gen

Zuraida's verdict lesson for 'traitors', says PKR sec-gen

'Do not betray the party. The happiness is only temporary.' 
PN confident of capturing S'gor due to increased voters' support - Afif

PN confident of capturing S'gor due to increased voters' support - Afif

He claims there's more support for PN after GE15, thanks to young voters.
Shame on you, PAS compares Anwar to Sanusi

Shame on you, PAS compares Anwar to Sanusi

MB provides equal allocations to all reps whereas PM still stalling, says its info chief.
Guan Eng, wife file to strike out criminal charges

Guan Eng, wife file to strike out criminal charges

Duo relies on the legal principle of double jeopardy.
Acer’s latest array of TravelMate and Veriton devices provides more sustainable choices

Acer’s latest array of TravelMate and Veriton devices provides more sustainable choices

Acer Announces Refreshed TravelMate Laptop Lineup, Starts From RM3,249
Cameron wishes he'd sounded alarm over lost submersible

Cameron wishes he'd sounded alarm over lost submersible

The movie director had found the Titan hull design risky.
Unfair dismissal: Court upholds RM471k award to ex-bank manager

Unfair dismissal: Court upholds RM471k award to ex-bank manager

High Court finds no reason to overturn Industrial Court ruling.
LETTER | Practising double standards in saving human lives

LETTER | Practising double standards in saving human lives

Two maritime-related disasters highlight stark responses of the international community.

Biden defends dictator remark about Xi

Biden defends dictator remark about Xi

Beijing has called the remark 'extremely irresponsible'.
S'gor govt leaders to return official cars before nomination - MB

S'gor govt leaders to return official cars before nomination - MB

Selangor has 11 Toyota Camry 2.5 cars for official use.
Cops hope 6 more Wang Kelian suspects will face justice

Cops hope 6 more Wang Kelian suspects will face justice

This follows the charging of 4 suspects extradited from Thailand.
Covid-19 endemic phase: New SOP to be presented to cabinet

Covid-19 endemic phase: New SOP to be presented to cabinet

This follows the country's transition to endemic phase since April 1, last year.

Dimash Joins The City University Malaysia Family

Dimash Joins The City University Malaysia Family

City University awarded the Chancellor's Medallion to Dimash for his extraordinary contribution to the performing arts
PKR may sue other ex-members following court win against Zuraida

PKR may sue other ex-members following court win against Zuraida

Info chief Fahmi says party will discuss the court decision.
The Body Shop aims to scrub up the world!

The Body Shop aims to scrub up the world!

It all starts with a refill revolution, and it starts now.
LETTER | Sedition in a facade

LETTER | Sedition in a facade

Politicians are fully aware of the damage they are doing.
T'ganu will follow K'tan's footsteps if PAS continues to rule - Ahmad Said

T'ganu will follow K'tan's footsteps if PAS continues to rule - Ahmad Said

State BN chairperson says there has been no development in T'ganu. 
Selangor speaker submits notice of state assembly dissolution to EC

Selangor speaker submits notice of state assembly dissolution to EC

It's handed over to the state EC director.
Penang south reclamation works to begin July 1

Penang south reclamation works to begin July 1

Phase 1 to create 930ha island is scheduled for completion in June 2030.
Wang Kelian case: 4 Thai men charged with smuggling Myanmar migrants

Wang Kelian case: 4 Thai men charged with smuggling Myanmar migrants

This is in connection with the discovery of camps and mass graves in Wang Kelian. 
Lokman Adam acquitted of false news charges

Lokman Adam acquitted of false news charges

UPDATED 4.10PM | This is regarding FB post on cop's death due to vaccination.
Najib withdraws appeal to access bank info on Zeti's family

Najib withdraws appeal to access bank info on Zeti's family

Ex-PM had sought the documents to bolster his defence in 1MDB graft trial.
Boustead to de-list from Bursa Malaysia June 28

Boustead to de-list from Bursa Malaysia June 28

This follows LTAT's purchase of RM700m worth of Boustead shares.
Titanic sub: Victims' families could still sue despite liability waivers

Titanic sub: Victims' families could still sue despite liability waivers

It's not uncommon for judges to reject waivers over gross negligence. 
Johor the biggest contributor to Malaysia's total trade

Johor the biggest contributor to Malaysia's total trade

It is valued at RM248b from January to April.
FB to end news access in Canada over incoming law on paying publishers

FB to end news access in Canada over incoming law on paying publishers

Online News Act has been approved by the Senate's upper chamber.
Heatwaves put Asia's renewable power fleet to the test

Heatwaves put Asia's renewable power fleet to the test

Hot weather is causing a demand surge.
Merger still a rumour - AmBank

Merger still a rumour - AmBank

'If and when there's anything, Bursa announcement will be made.'
LETTER | Time to look for a better alternative?

LETTER | Time to look for a better alternative?

The shine has worn off and Anwar's govt has little to show.
MCMC threatens legal action against Facebook

MCMC threatens legal action against Facebook

Commission has 'no choice' because Meta won't act on 'harmful content'.
Stop comparing 'traitors' to 'patriots', DAP leader tells Gerakan chief

Stop comparing 'traitors' to 'patriots', DAP leader tells Gerakan chief

Teresa Kok calls Dominic Lau a 'pathetic apologist' for Bersatu and PN.

Selangor dissolves state assembly

Selangor dissolves state assembly

This follows the Kelantan legislature's dissolution.
Bridging the Funding Gap: How Boost is financially empowering small businesses and helping them Incentivise from It to Earn Extra Cash

Bridging the Funding Gap: How Boost is financially empowering small businesses and helping them Incentivise from It to Earn Extra Cash

With the recent economic difficulties arising from the pandemic, it’s no surprise that small business owners — and everyday Malaysians — are looking for additional source of income.
COMMENT | Where is the news that matters?

COMMENT | Where is the news that matters?

Reactionary reporting without context is like missing the forest for the trees.
Court orders Zuraida to pay RM10m to PKR

Court orders Zuraida to pay RM10m to PKR

UPDATED 10.47AM | Ex-PKR leader violated signed pledge to the party when she defected. 
Ronnie Liu to quit DAP: 'No more partisan politics'

Ronnie Liu to quit DAP: 'No more partisan politics'

UPDATED 9.47AM | The Sungai Pelek rep, however, says he'll continue supporting Harapan, Anwar.
Moderna seeks US FDA authorisation for updated Covid-19 vaccine

Moderna seeks US FDA authorisation for updated Covid-19 vaccine

Newest vaccine targets the XBB.1.5 subvariant.
Titanic sub destroyed in 'catastrophic implosion', all 5 aboard dead

Titanic sub destroyed in 'catastrophic implosion', all 5 aboard dead

Canadian searchers discover debris field some 500m from the historic shipwreck.
Sherpa downplays mountaineer's 'late thank you' as misunderstanding

Sherpa downplays mountaineer's 'late thank you' as misunderstanding

Gelje says he and climber Ravichandran are friends and communicate regularly.
M'sia's counsel confident of winning Sulu claims dispute

M'sia's counsel confident of winning Sulu claims dispute

Minister Azalina says this was based on the facts of the case.
Ebit Lew case: Over 900 screenshots of porn site history found on phone

Ebit Lew case: Over 900 screenshots of porn site history found on phone

Police analyst says it includes 146 'obscene' screenshots.
YOURSAY | Politicians are the ones guilty of fanning hate speech

YOURSAY | Politicians are the ones guilty of fanning hate speech

‘This political harassment, this nonsense, must stop.’
PN colour-blind for state polls

PN colour-blind for state polls

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.