Archive - 26 June 2023

4.5m Malaysians likely to lose jobs if they lack skills - Sivakumar

4.5m Malaysians likely to lose jobs if they lack skills - Sivakumar

AI is already being used to automate tasks in various industries, he says.
Penang CM to meet governor tomorrow over state assembly dissolution

Penang CM to meet governor tomorrow over state assembly dissolution

He says Harapan aims to win between 30 and 32 seats.
Ex-MP echoes KJ, claims ‘Green Wave’ narrative incorrect

Ex-MP echoes KJ, claims ‘Green Wave’ narrative incorrect

Ong Kian Ming gives three reasons to buttress his argument.
State polls: Negeri Sembilan BN hopeful for two additional seats

State polls: Negeri Sembilan BN hopeful for two additional seats

State Umno chairman says Harapan will decide on the matter soon.
‘Those in Muda supporting Harapan welcome to join forces with DAP’

‘Those in Muda supporting Harapan welcome to join forces with DAP’

Incumbent rep aware of Muda’s predicament for the state polls.
Nova MSC Ushers in Transformative Growth Strategy with Appointment of Two New Board Members

Nova MSC Ushers in Transformative Growth Strategy with Appointment of Two New Board Members

Nova MSC Berhad added Dato’ Adriana Law and Nazerollnizam Kasim to its Board, reinforcing its transformation plan focusing on Healthcare, E-Government, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)  and Robotics
‘I am Ahmad, but not a terrorist’, Zahid says after launching FBI event

‘I am Ahmad, but not a terrorist’, Zahid says after launching FBI event

DPM stresses a name cannot be used to categorise an individual as a terrorist.
Kota Bharu council’s fine on woman ‘unlawful, misguided’

Kota Bharu council’s fine on woman ‘unlawful, misguided’

Bersatu leaders says the council had no power to regulate clothing or morality.
'Misinformation' - Health Ministry's on-call allowance defence comes under fire

'Misinformation' - Health Ministry's on-call allowance defence comes under fire

MMA, HDK want the ministry to retract the 'false' statement.
MYAirline Celebrates 1-Million Passenger Milestone

MYAirline Celebrates 1-Million Passenger Milestone

In just a little over six months of operations, MYAirline has successfully flown over one million passengers across nine domestic routes within Malaysia.
KOPETRO forms strategic collaboration with Gading Kencana, a pioneer in the renewable energy sector

KOPETRO forms strategic collaboration with Gading Kencana, a pioneer in the renewable energy sector

Gading Kencana is a pioneering company in the renewable energy sector in Malaysia and was established in 1993.
PSM presents senior citizens without pension scheme to minister

PSM presents senior citizens without pension scheme to minister

They suggest RM500 per month to those without pensions.
Inspector Sheila claims not yet served with a suspension

Inspector Sheila claims not yet served with a suspension

UPDATED 5.43PM | She is surprised by home minister's claim.
ZuluTrade Crowned ‘Best Social Trading Solution - APAC’

ZuluTrade Crowned ‘Best Social Trading Solution - APAC’

Finvasia’s leading copy trading platform ZuluTrade distinguished with the highest UF AWARD for social trading providers in Asia-Pacific
Labelled Allah’s enemy, Harapan files police report against preacher

Labelled Allah’s enemy, Harapan files police report against preacher

The preacher allegedly made seditious statements at a prayer gathering.
Muda to contest state elections solo

Muda to contest state elections solo

UPDATED 5.55PM | We want to use our strengths and mandates, says Syed Saddiq.
T'ganu MB having audience with sultan tomorrow to dissolve assembly

T'ganu MB having audience with sultan tomorrow to dissolve assembly

Samsuri will be presenting the proposal at Istana Syarqiyyah in Kuala Terengganu.
PKR's Fauzi appointed MyHSR chairperson

PKR's Fauzi appointed MyHSR chairperson

This is the second time ex-MP is being appointed to a rail-linked GLC.

'RM9 per hour inaccurate': Health Ministry defends on-call allowances

'RM9 per hour inaccurate': Health Ministry defends on-call allowances

Medical officers’ on-call allowances based on 15 hours per day, it clarifies. 
LETTER | What’s in the mind of politicians and voters...

LETTER | What’s in the mind of politicians and voters...

Voters should speak their minds and not fall for the political games. 
Govt gradually phasing out blanket subsidies - Rafizi

Govt gradually phasing out blanket subsidies - Rafizi

It's not easy to bring everyone on board, says the minister.
Woman inspector charged with insulting modesty of two men

Woman inspector charged with insulting modesty of two men

She also faces charge of criminally intimidating elderly woman.
The Building Blocks of a Profitable Digital Banking Model

The Building Blocks of a Profitable Digital Banking Model

With around 250 digital banks across the globe, did you know that 20% of them are within the Asia Pacific region? This is a positive number as it reflects the fact that this sector is expected to forge the future of fintech and reimagine the possibilities for financial services across the board for the entire industry.
Ex-Labuan MP walks free from power abuse case

Ex-Labuan MP walks free from power abuse case

UPDATED 3.10PM | Prosecution fails to establish prima facie case against accused, judge rules. 
Residents' group opposes revival of 'unnecessary' FT Ministry

Residents' group opposes revival of 'unnecessary' FT Ministry

They say the cabinet is already excessive in its size.
Kota Bharu council defends decision to fine shopowner for wearing shorts

Kota Bharu council defends decision to fine shopowner for wearing shorts

Netizens complain that authorities were imposing religious law on non-Muslims.
Rosmah seeks postponement of corruption case appeal

Rosmah seeks postponement of corruption case appeal

Court of Appeal has yet to fix date to hear the application – prosecution. 
Anifah appointed as Labuan Corporation chairperson

Anifah appointed as Labuan Corporation chairperson

PKR Labuan chief Simsudin Sidek is his deputy.
ASB, ASB 2, ASM attract additional RM3.5b after investment limit increase

ASB, ASB 2, ASM attract additional RM3.5b after investment limit increase

UPDATED 2.50PM | PNB predicts it will increase up to RM5b by year-end.
M'sia aims to be well-positioned to reduce emissions

M'sia aims to be well-positioned to reduce emissions

Govt revises Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to reduce gas emissions.
PM's 'phone number' remark 'misconstrued', says education minister

PM's 'phone number' remark 'misconstrued', says education minister

Anwar made the remark at a town hall session with Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia.

Harakah retracts report on Guan Eng's 'ex-adviser'

Harakah retracts report on Guan Eng's 'ex-adviser'

The daily also tenders an apology to the DAP national chairperson.

New E-Wallet RedPay Signs MoU with MCash, the Market Leading Payment Solution, as Strategic Partner

New E-Wallet RedPay Signs MoU with MCash, the Market Leading Payment Solution, as Strategic Partner

RedPay, a cutting-edge e-wallet provider, is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MCash, the digital wallet and payment solution in the market.
Zahid distances BN from Lokman's 'biawak hidup' jibe

Zahid distances BN from Lokman's 'biawak hidup' jibe

He says the coalition does not endorse Lokman's 'personal opinions' on MCA and MIC.  
Amirudin: S’gor Harapan-BN seat allocation to be completed after Aidiladha

Amirudin: S’gor Harapan-BN seat allocation to be completed after Aidiladha

He says there are still one or two seats left to decide.
LETTER | Political instability hampers economic progress, affect society

LETTER | Political instability hampers economic progress, affect society

It will disrupt investments, local and foreign. 
LETTER | Govt must raise people’s living standards significantly

LETTER | Govt must raise people’s living standards significantly

Administration must implement old age pension scheme, among others.
Isa Samad hospitalised, corruption appeal postponed

Isa Samad hospitalised, corruption appeal postponed

Ex-MB appealing his 6-year jail sentence, RM15 million fine.
Pakistan's parliament passes revised budget to clinch IMF deal

Pakistan's parliament passes revised budget to clinch IMF deal

This comes after IMF expressed dissatisfaction over initial budget. 
COMMENT | Tony Pua dispenses the Kool-Aid

COMMENT | Tony Pua dispenses the Kool-Aid

It serves no strategic purpose at all, which is disappointing.
Sri Lanka to unveil domestic debt restructuring strategy this week

Sri Lanka to unveil domestic debt restructuring strategy this week

Govt announces special bank holiday to avoid market volatility. 
Fahmi lambasts parties behind fake news headline

Fahmi lambasts parties behind fake news headline

Slander has become prevalent, he says. 
Two new lifestyles to be included in revamped Rakan Muda

Two new lifestyles to be included in revamped Rakan Muda

Rakan Demokrasi and Rakan Litar to join existing eight lifestyles. 
China expresses support for Russia after aborted mutiny

China expresses support for Russia after aborted mutiny

Tensions in Russia an ‘internal affair’. 
Khazanah to establish new green investment platform - PM

Khazanah to establish new green investment platform - PM

This is to attract more direct investments, he says.
YOURSAY | Not sexist but definitely condescending

YOURSAY | Not sexist but definitely condescending

’PM should not have said that.’ 
'Rocket' hits turbulence

'Rocket' hits turbulence

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