Archive - 25 July 2023

Sinkhole damages Karak Highway, traffic diverted

Sinkhole damages Karak Highway, traffic diverted

Concessionaire says the incident occurred near the Bentong Tol Plaza.
Loke seeks to appease dropped candidates, party members

Loke seeks to appease dropped candidates, party members

He urges all DAP cadres to close ranks and back selected election candidates. 
Pos Tohoi Tragedy: Orang asli families thank government for full settlement

Pos Tohoi Tragedy: Orang asli families thank government for full settlement

This is after government agrees to pay RM1.2 million in settlement.
Fahmi's aide lodges report against Papagomo over slanderous statement

Fahmi's aide lodges report against Papagomo over slanderous statement

This is over remarks involving the Good Vibes festival, he says.
Ex-Penang rep proposed as port chairperson after being dropped

Ex-Penang rep proposed as port chairperson after being dropped

Loke says the move will have to get greenlight from PM, King.
BNM receives 250,000 suspicious transaction reports in 2022

BNM receives 250,000 suspicious transaction reports in 2022

Deputy governor says this represents a 30 percent increase from the year before.
Senior citizen sent to jail for sexually assaulting neighbour’s granddaughter

Senior citizen sent to jail for sexually assaulting neighbour’s granddaughter

Court of Appeal reinstates Kangar Sessions Court decision.
Penang candidates: DAP drops Ramasamy, Chong Eng

Penang candidates: DAP drops Ramasamy, Chong Eng

Party announces 19 candidates, 10 are incumbents while 7 are new faces. 
EC to decide on Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections on Aug 3

EC to decide on Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections on Aug 3

The commission will discuss key details involving the polls.
Cabinet agrees in principle to amend Sedition Act to protect royalty

Cabinet agrees in principle to amend Sedition Act to protect royalty

Govt will also study drafting new laws to deal with provocation against race and religion.

LETTER | Tamil in secondary schools, ball now in Education Ministry’s court

LETTER | Tamil in secondary schools, ball now in Education Ministry’s court

Attending Tamil classes must also be a choice for parents, students. 
Azmin: Fear not concocted 'Green Wave' tag, PN represents all races

Azmin: Fear not concocted 'Green Wave' tag, PN represents all races

PN opponents are just using it to scare voters, ex-MP adds. 
MIC leader suspended after appearing on PN stage

MIC leader suspended after appearing on PN stage

The party also sacked KR Parthiban from his central working committee position.
Rumah Bonda's bid for review of seal order reverted to High Court

Rumah Bonda's bid for review of seal order reverted to High Court

Court of Appeal judges say there is merit in Rumah Bonda's application.
Would Malaysia benefit from an official Youth Shadow Cabinet?

Would Malaysia benefit from an official Youth Shadow Cabinet?

Youths to debate on the issue of Youth Shadow Cabinet on 29 July
Insult to royalty: Don't make up stories over police actions - deputy IGP

Insult to royalty: Don't make up stories over police actions - deputy IGP

UPDATED 5.04PM | He refers to stories of action taken against suspects.
MACC expected to quiz ex-cabinet minister over arrest of businesspersons

MACC expected to quiz ex-cabinet minister over arrest of businesspersons

Two suspects are film distributors cum event organisers while the third is a politician.

Cops record 12 statements so far in Siti Kasim's car bomb probe

Cops record 12 statements so far in Siti Kasim's car bomb probe

UPDATED 4.45PM | 'We are in the process of identifying the suspect,' says deputy IGP. 
State polls: Salahuddin's demise affects Amanah's campaign

State polls: Salahuddin's demise affects Amanah's campaign

The deputy president was in charge of selecting candidates. 
Temiar group lodges police report over land encroachment activities

Temiar group lodges police report over land encroachment activities

Activity will cause pollution to Orang Asli’s water source. 
Muhyiddin's ex-aide: Dr M, Muda relevant as every vote now matters

Muhyiddin's ex-aide: Dr M, Muda relevant as every vote now matters

Muda may split votes in tightly contested areas, academic says.
Ong: Zafrul likely a victim of his own popularity

Ong: Zafrul likely a victim of his own popularity

The Umno member could be seen as a threat to some Umno leaders.
Aug 8 set to hear Kepong MP’s bid to stay RM2m defamation award

Aug 8 set to hear Kepong MP’s bid to stay RM2m defamation award

UPDATED 1.46PM | Hearing will be conducted online, lawyer confirms. 

Lau lodges report over ‘hacked’ Twitter account after Pulai tweet

Lau lodges report over ‘hacked’ Twitter account after Pulai tweet

Account was hacked by unidentified person, Gerakan supremo says. 
Exploring a rural gem

Exploring a rural gem

KINILENS | Kampung Kuala Sat represents how one can live in harmony with nature.  
Stay out of 'Malay seats', Tasek Gelugor PAS Youth warns Lau

Stay out of 'Malay seats', Tasek Gelugor PAS Youth warns Lau

Division youth wing vice-chief threatens to torpedo both Gerakan and Bersatu.

Stalking victim's complaint against apathetic cop a ‘misunderstanding'

Stalking victim's complaint against apathetic cop a ‘misunderstanding'

Her complaint is being probed under Penal Code, Serdang police chief says. 
Aug 8 hearing of Apandi’s appeal in suit against Kit Siang

Aug 8 hearing of Apandi’s appeal in suit against Kit Siang

Former A-G appealing High Court ruling to dismiss his defamation suit.
LETTER | Salahuddin, a balanced leader in turbulent times

LETTER | Salahuddin, a balanced leader in turbulent times

The late leader placed duty to people and God above all. 
Kit Siang set to haul Annuar to court over May 13 claim

Kit Siang set to haul Annuar to court over May 13 claim

Annuar’s lawyer says 'we will defend accordingly'.
EC notified of Pulai vacancy

EC notified of Pulai vacancy

Dewan Rakyat conveys condolences to family of late Salahuddin.

COMMENT | State polls: Security force and their votes

COMMENT | State polls: Security force and their votes

BN can no longer rely on security forces as its vote bank. 
Arul Kanda, Irwan cannot be liable for 1MDB's losses, court hears

Arul Kanda, Irwan cannot be liable for 1MDB's losses, court hears

Lawyers say this in their argument to strike out a US$6.59b suit filed by 1MDB.
LETTER | There's no such thing as 'Green Wave' keeping tourists away

LETTER | There's no such thing as 'Green Wave' keeping tourists away

Critics spinning false narratives about PN if it captures power.
Lau: PN study shows non-Muslim support rose from 1pct to 7pct

Lau: PN study shows non-Muslim support rose from 1pct to 7pct

Gerakan's goal is to finally win a seat after 10 years.
Tourism Ministry snubs PSC meeting on KLIA row

Tourism Ministry snubs PSC meeting on KLIA row

Committee stresses that proceedings will not overlap with police and MACC probes. 
Fact-check: Maybank statement on 'PM's unclear policies' is real

Fact-check: Maybank statement on 'PM's unclear policies' is real

Statement made in July 20 e-mail to clients, revised on July 21.
DPM: Rahmah initiative needs to be continued

DPM: Rahmah initiative needs to be continued

Low-income groups and hardcore poor benefitted from the programme, Zahid says. 
Agro initiative can help people increase income - participants

Agro initiative can help people increase income - participants

They say IPR gives exposure to smart agriculture.
YOURSAY | Enough warnings, act against 'looters'

YOURSAY | Enough warnings, act against 'looters'

'Anwar, if you have evidence take action.’