Archive - 27 July 2023

State polls: PN sends senator Razali against BN T'ganu chief

State polls: PN sends senator Razali against BN T'ganu chief

UPDATED 12.14AM | BN's Ahmad served Kijal for almost 3 decades.
Nik Abduh, Annuar, absent among Kelantan PN candidates

Nik Abduh, Annuar, absent among Kelantan PN candidates

UPDATED 12.06AM | Son of Nik Aziz is again being passed over.
PAS imposes gag order, reminds members to toe party line

PAS imposes gag order, reminds members to toe party line

This is after Penang PAS grassroots opposed Gerakan chief's candidacy.
Village chief to challenge DAP sec-gen in Negeri Sembilan

Village chief to challenge DAP sec-gen in Negeri Sembilan

UPDATED 10.38PM | Rosmadi and Loke acquainted after 2021 floods.
MACC chief disagrees with providing bus service for voters

MACC chief disagrees with providing bus service for voters

'In the bus, 'that' could happen too,' Azam says.
Seremban-Jempol highway proposal to be tabled in 12MP review - PM

Seremban-Jempol highway proposal to be tabled in 12MP review - PM

Govt will study the economy before deciding on the proposed project.
PSM: Nothing embarrassing about losing deposit, even Dr M lost his

PSM: Nothing embarrassing about losing deposit, even Dr M lost his

PSM says splitting votes charge 'hilarious'.
Businessperson loses appeal, goes to jail for raping maid in 2016

Businessperson loses appeal, goes to jail for raping maid in 2016

Judge also orders Sufian to be whipped 5 times.
My family never took 1MDB funds - Zeti

My family never took 1MDB funds - Zeti

Ex-BNM governor tells prosecution her family didn't receive a single sen.
1MDB: Apandi's 'NFA' decision despite BNM recommendation

1MDB: Apandi's 'NFA' decision despite BNM recommendation

Zeti says sovereign wealth fund officers contravened Exchange Control Act 1953. 
Festival organisers defend inviting The 1975 but condemn kissing stunt

Festival organisers defend inviting The 1975 but condemn kissing stunt

British band performed without incident for years since Dubai controversy, they say.
Youth disfigured by acid attack 13 years ago finally gets help

Youth disfigured by acid attack 13 years ago finally gets help

Nurul Dahyatul will undergo surgery facilitated by Teresa Kok and a private clinic.
Allianz Truck Warrior Protects more than 4,000 Goods Carrying Vehicles with Roadside Assistance

Allianz Truck Warrior Protects more than 4,000 Goods Carrying Vehicles with Roadside Assistance

With Allianz Truck Warrior, policyholders can expect roadside assistance services up to three times a year, which includes towing of their Goods Carrying Vehicles up to 100km roundtrip by our dedicated fleet of tow trucks, as well as on-site repair service for breakdowns.
Umno sacks member who was named as PN candidate

Umno sacks member who was named as PN candidate

Harrison Hassan was named as PN's man for Jeram, Selangor.
LETTER | Ramasamy's exit will be keenly felt among  Malaysian Indians

LETTER | Ramasamy's exit will be keenly felt among Malaysian Indians

He had an analytical knowledge of the problems faced by the community.
Madani framework to boost economy, improve quality of life, says PM

Madani framework to boost economy, improve quality of life, says PM

Anwar says framework is a comprehensive plan to address various economic challenges.
Govt aims to place M'sia among world's top-30 economies in 10 years

Govt aims to place M'sia among world's top-30 economies in 10 years

The country will continue recording mediocre growth otherwise, says PM.
Govt moves to increase workforce participation among women

Govt moves to increase workforce participation among women

PM Anwar says setting up affordable childcare centres among measures adopted.
Zeti testifies BNM had no knowledge 1MDB funds went into Najib's account

Zeti testifies BNM had no knowledge 1MDB funds went into Najib's account

UPDATED 6.15PM | She says Bank Negara received the tip-off from foreign authorities.
Special appreciation aid of RM300 for civil servants, RM200 for retirees

Special appreciation aid of RM300 for civil servants, RM200 for retirees

PM also announces RM100 e-cash credit for those earning RM100,000 per annum. 
DAP to field 15 DUN candidates including 6 new faces in Selangor

DAP to field 15 DUN candidates including 6 new faces in Selangor

Find out DAP Selangor candidates perspective in facing this PRN
Gov’t to focus on improving self-sufficiency, enhancing food security: Anwar

Gov’t to focus on improving self-sufficiency, enhancing food security: Anwar

This is by application of agricultural technology to increase productivity, says PM.
S'gor polls: Caretaker MB sees no threat from 'liability' Azmin

S'gor polls: Caretaker MB sees no threat from 'liability' Azmin

Amirudin suggests that Azmin is more of a bane than a boon for PN. 

Bank Negara, SC beefing up Islamic banking, finance - PM

Bank Negara, SC beefing up Islamic banking, finance - PM

They're charting the course via Malaysia International Islamic Financial Centre.
Lease your rooftop for solar panels to generate income, savings - Rafizi

Lease your rooftop for solar panels to generate income, savings - Rafizi

UPDATED 2.29PM | He says it could lower electricity bills, put more cash in people's pockets.
Lau: PAS and PN policies are separate, 'Genting is still there'

Lau: PAS and PN policies are separate, 'Genting is still there'

Gerakan president says PN parties free to enact needs-based local laws.
State polls not referendum on federal govt, Bersih reminds voters

State polls not referendum on federal govt, Bersih reminds voters

Elections are about governance of the states, says Bersih chair Fann.
Gerakan chief confirms contesting Bayan Lepas seat

Gerakan chief confirms contesting Bayan Lepas seat

UPDATED 3.13PM | List claiming Lau will switch to Machang Bubok fake, claims his team.

Retaining Sedition Act betrays reform promises, rights group tells govt

Retaining Sedition Act betrays reform promises, rights group tells govt

LFL reminds govt leaders of pledge to abolish colonial-era law.
Ex-DAP man joins state polls to 'free Penang from Guan Eng'

Ex-DAP man joins state polls to 'free Penang from Guan Eng'

UPDATED 1.05PM | David Marshel will vie for the Perai seat as an independent candidate. 

Police receive report on fake FB account using Che' Puan Besar Khaleeda's name

Police receive report on fake FB account using Che' Puan Besar Khaleeda's name

Johor police chief says the case will be investigated for cheating.
COMMENT | A new political culture for Malaysia

COMMENT | A new political culture for Malaysia

PSM will abstain from using ethnic-flavoured arguments in our campaign.
LETTER | Centhra to continue fighting for human rights, social justice

LETTER | Centhra to continue fighting for human rights, social justice

The NGO in nine years has chalked up impressive achievements.
COMMENT | Will Muda dive into irrelevance?

COMMENT | Will Muda dive into irrelevance?

Muda may indeed lose deposits if its failure to draw media attention continues. 

Najib's lawyers mull recusing judge after link to 1MDB suspect disclosed

Najib's lawyers mull recusing judge after link to 1MDB suspect disclosed

UPDATED 12.45PM | Judge revealed yesterday that he was law firm partner with suspect.
Madani Economy: The salient points

Madani Economy: The salient points

UPDATED 11.47AM | Being in the top 30 of the biggest economies is among the goals.
COMMENT | Cause and effect of LGBT-phobia in Malaysia

COMMENT | Cause and effect of LGBT-phobia in Malaysia

Govt's excessive response against British band's stunt appalling.
RYTHM Foundation Launches Volunteer Development Programme to Foster Youth Volunteerism

RYTHM Foundation Launches Volunteer Development Programme to Foster Youth Volunteerism

The programme seeks volunteers in Malaysia aged between 18 and 35 with a passion for social causes, a positive attitude, and commitment.
Muda can provide check and balance in T'ganu - Syed Saddiq

Muda can provide check and balance in T'ganu - Syed Saddiq

The party wants to bring new politics to the state, he says.
Is this the same DAP I joined in 2005, wonders Ramasamy

Is this the same DAP I joined in 2005, wonders Ramasamy

He rues lack of ‘maturity and transparency’ over the candidates issue.

COMMENT | 3R laws will benefit PAS and PN

COMMENT | 3R laws will benefit PAS and PN

These laws will further sanction legitimate discussion on the 3Rs.
Mahdzir: Kedah's Siamese community will support Harapan-BN in polls

Mahdzir: Kedah's Siamese community will support Harapan-BN in polls

Umno leader says this is based on feedback from the community.
Poaching BN supporters main priority for PN in Selangor

Poaching BN supporters main priority for PN in Selangor

Much depends on whether BN voters will support new ally Harapan.
COMMENT | Anwar must shake off 'snake oil salesperson' tag

COMMENT | Anwar must shake off 'snake oil salesperson' tag

While Anwar says something, the opposite is being done. 
Three leaders list achievements, messages for fence-sitters

Three leaders list achievements, messages for fence-sitters

UPDATED 3.18PM | Malaysiakini asks incumbent MBs what they will do if re-elected.
YOURSAY | Emperor or leader, party needs one to function

YOURSAY | Emperor or leader, party needs one to function

‘Satees doesn’t need to be a politician or rep to serve.’