Archive - 26 July 2023

Azmin: I'm not running away from Bukit Antarabangsa

Azmin: I'm not running away from Bukit Antarabangsa

UPDATED 11.47PM | He says Hulu Kelang part of Gombak, where he was 3-term MP.
Lau 'missing' from PN's candidate announcement

Lau 'missing' from PN's candidate announcement

UPDATED 12.35AM | PN reveals 39 candidates to contest in Penang, leaves out Bayan Lepas. 
Azmin to contest in Hulu Kelang, Rina Harun in Batu Tiga

Azmin to contest in Hulu Kelang, Rina Harun in Batu Tiga

UPDATED 11.45PM | PN unveils its candidates for Selangor polls.
Footballers, academic join Sanusi in PN's Kedah line-up

Footballers, academic join Sanusi in PN's Kedah line-up

UPDATED 11.40PM | Kedah Harapan chief Mahfuz up against ex-footballer Radhin in rematch.
Kedah rare earth probe: MACC summons all 10 excos

Kedah rare earth probe: MACC summons all 10 excos

Caretaker MB Sanusi reportedly says it's to verify minutes of meeting.
For Nik Abduh, it's late father's seat or nothing - PAS sources

For Nik Abduh, it's late father's seat or nothing - PAS sources

Ex-Bachok MP would rather not contest if not given Chempaka seat.
Political commitment vital in media-tech giants talks

Political commitment vital in media-tech giants talks

Press groups say multinationals will not budge without governmental pressure.
Guan Eng urges DAP members to support Penang candidates

Guan Eng urges DAP members to support Penang candidates

Party chairperson stresses candidates were chosen by the top leadership.
M'sia, Philippines to sign MoUs in October joint commission meeting

M'sia, Philippines to sign MoUs in October joint commission meeting

PM Anwar says both sides have outstanding memorandums currently.
LETTER | Asean as an Indo-Pacific middle power

LETTER | Asean as an Indo-Pacific middle power

With right policies, the bloc can shape the emerging world order.
Sasbadi's Net Profit More Than Doubled to RM4.6m in 3QFY2023

Sasbadi's Net Profit More Than Doubled to RM4.6m in 3QFY2023

This robust growth was mainly driven by the increase of 51.78% in its revenue to RM29.40 million in 3QFY2023 as compared to RM19.37 million recorded in 3QFY2022.
Bayan Lepas PAS threatens boycott against Gerakan president

Bayan Lepas PAS threatens boycott against Gerakan president

UPDATED 9.04PM | This follows similar threats by Tasek Gelugor, Balik Pulau PAS Youth.
Saifuddin stands by statement over rare earth theft claims

Saifuddin stands by statement over rare earth theft claims

Minister's legal team denies his remarks are defamatory.
RM38m cash, 200kg gold seized in raids involving 'Datuk' film distributor

RM38m cash, 200kg gold seized in raids involving 'Datuk' film distributor

Authorities also confiscated 17 luxury cars, including Maseratis and Ferraris.
Muda: DAP's port chairperson proposal against govt 'mantra'

Muda: DAP's port chairperson proposal against govt 'mantra'

'We find this to be deeply unreasonable.'
TI-M joins chorus calling govt to protect witness teacher

TI-M joins chorus calling govt to protect witness teacher

Graft watchdog adds govt can take opportunity to improve civil service culture.
Hadi: PAS to sack members who contest as independent

Hadi: PAS to sack members who contest as independent

Party chief says candidates list is final, decision must be followed.
Ridicule fails to fluster Muda's not-so-young candidate

Ridicule fails to fluster Muda's not-so-young candidate

It’s free publicity, quips 59-year-old lawyer Lee Kim Noor.

Edge computing: The future of AI and IoT

Edge computing: The future of AI and IoT

APU enable students to hone their expertise and skills in edge computing and IoT
'Haram for Muslims to sever family ties over politics'

'Haram for Muslims to sever family ties over politics'

Politics should unite, not divide, says Umno ulama leader. 
1MDB judge discloses he and Jasmine Loo used to be law firm partners

1MDB judge discloses he and Jasmine Loo used to be law firm partners

UPDATED 3.53PM | 1MDB TRIAL | This was during the time the judge was still a lawyer.

COMMENT | Push back against political polarisation

COMMENT | Push back against political polarisation

Come together to solve fundamental issues or conflict will grow larger. 

Chong Eng rues being axed, says group effort behind DAP's success

Chong Eng rues being axed, says group effort behind DAP's success

This is a turning point in my political career, she says. 
Statement on probe against PSD DG is fake – PM’s Dept

Statement on probe against PSD DG is fake – PM’s Dept

Fake statement was circulated to confuse the public, it adds. 
LETTER | We must give govt time, not in months but years

LETTER | We must give govt time, not in months but years

We may want clear policies, but we may not be able to handle short-term pains. 
2023-07-26

2023-07-26

State polls our last chance to soar, Zahid reminds Umno wings

State polls our last chance to soar, Zahid reminds Umno wings

Party president says they should change campaign strategies, not ignore voters.
'Green Wave vs Xi Jinping': Dropped rep rips apart DAP 'emperor'

'Green Wave vs Xi Jinping': Dropped rep rips apart DAP 'emperor'

UPDATED 1.15PM | Satees claims majority of reps who supported caretaker Penang CM were dropped.
Umno the best among three Malay-centric parties: Khalid

Umno the best among three Malay-centric parties: Khalid

Umno understands politics, Amanah leader points out.

ROS cancels Malaysia Tourism Council's registration

ROS cancels Malaysia Tourism Council's registration

UPDATED 12.37PM | ‘Cancellation could be related to various violations, including breach of trust.’
PM to launch 'Madani Economy: Empowering the People' tomorrow

PM to launch 'Madani Economy: Empowering the People' tomorrow

Anwar says it will steer the economy to safeguard country’s future.
Anna Jenkins’ son hauls police, govt to court over alleged negligence

Anna Jenkins’ son hauls police, govt to court over alleged negligence

Her family is seeking damages over alleged negligent acts by authorities. 
Don't call in MCMC - rights group accuses Fahmi of abusing power

Don't call in MCMC - rights group accuses Fahmi of abusing power

This over allegation he ordered a narrative to blame PAS for GVF's cancellation.

COMMENT | MCA, MIC should go for a free-for-all contest

COMMENT | MCA, MIC should go for a free-for-all contest

After all, this is politics – no permanent friends nor enemies. 
Gerakan wants to win first before Penang CM-ship talk

Gerakan wants to win first before Penang CM-ship talk

Party doesn’t want a repeat of the leadership tussle seen in 2008.
Mental health matters. Let’s break the stigma, prejudice and discrimination together.

Mental health matters. Let’s break the stigma, prejudice and discrimination together.

Malaysiakini’s Mental Health Awareness Convention calls on everyone to do their bit.
N Sembilan Amanah branch chiefs threaten to boycott state polls

N Sembilan Amanah branch chiefs threaten to boycott state polls

They are opposed to the announced candidate contesting and want the incumbent retained.

From Kelantan to S'gor, Dr M joins Hadi to unite Malay voters

From Kelantan to S'gor, Dr M joins Hadi to unite Malay voters

Time for Malays to be ‘less generous’ to others, ex-PM says. 
Minister: Schools can host sports day event at Bukit Jalil stadium for free

Minister: Schools can host sports day event at Bukit Jalil stadium for free

It also involves Jalan Duta Sports Complex and Bukit Kiara Sports Complex. 
‘Need laws to compel tech giants to pay for online news content’

‘Need laws to compel tech giants to pay for online news content’

This will ensure local media’s sustainability, Johan says. 
YOURSAY | Clear economic policies long overdue

YOURSAY | Clear economic policies long overdue

’Let's start by telling investors where we are heading.’ 
Ex-home minister vs home minister

Ex-home minister vs home minister

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