Archive - 28 July 2023

Minister believes Le Tour de Langkawi issue can be resolved soon

Minister believes Le Tour de Langkawi issue can be resolved soon

LTdL 2023 scheduled to be held Sept 23-30.
Major foreign investments prove govt strong, stable - PM

Major foreign investments prove govt strong, stable - PM

Anwar cites Tesla and Geely investments.
Loke highlights Guan Eng’s contributions amid internal dissent

Loke highlights Guan Eng’s contributions amid internal dissent

Penang voters will still appreciate Lim's contribution, DAP sec-gen says.
CIJ launches 'Say No to Hate Speech' election monitoring project

CIJ launches 'Say No to Hate Speech' election monitoring project

Public can report hate speech on project's website.
Govt leaders with land, logging permits will be dropped - PM

Govt leaders with land, logging permits will be dropped - PM

Not an inch of public land nor a piece of timber, Anwar says.
'Datuk Malik' confident will be cleared in MACC probe

'Datuk Malik' confident will be cleared in MACC probe

In related operation, MACC seized RM38m cash, 200kg gold.
Dr M predicts 5-1 for PN, Anwar reminds him of Langkawi

Dr M predicts 5-1 for PN, Anwar reminds him of Langkawi

UPDATED 10.10PM | PM jibes Mahathir for losing deposit in GE15.
Muda candidate withdraws after video backlash

Muda candidate withdraws after video backlash

Party cites ‘personal reasons’ for Noriswan’s withdrawal.
Kedah PKR leader accepts being dropped in Bukit Selambau

Kedah PKR leader accepts being dropped in Bukit Selambau

Suntaraju initially announced as candidate but was replaced by Summugam.
Malaysiakini goes free for state elections

Malaysiakini goes free for state elections

Non-subscribers required to register e-mail addresses.
Debating me won’t improve the economy, Sanusi tells Rafizi

Debating me won’t improve the economy, Sanusi tells Rafizi

UPDATED 6.21PM | Caretaker Kedah MB tells minister to focus on his ministerial portfolio instead.
Spanco deal: Group lodges police report against Muhyiddin

Spanco deal: Group lodges police report against Muhyiddin

UPDATED 6.06PM | A probe by MACC could unravel possible corruption, says MKM.

Maybank admits oversight in 'PM's unclear policies' e-mail

Maybank admits oversight in 'PM's unclear policies' e-mail

It said the e-mail wrongly paraphrased its strategy report.
Misusing VLN: Two nabbed over alleged bribes totalling RM100m

Misusing VLN: Two nabbed over alleged bribes totalling RM100m

Sources say the kickbacks was to approve visas for Bangladeshis entering Malaysia.
Empowers Students with Exceptional Pastoral Care for Holistic Development and Academic Excellence

Empowers Students with Exceptional Pastoral Care for Holistic Development and Academic Excellence

At Taylor's College, robust pastoral care is paramount. Guided by the institution's Taylor'sphere ethos, students benefit from a holistic approach that fosters comprehensive development, equipping them with vital skills and lifelong networks for extraordinary achievements.
Announcement of incentives not due to state polls - Ahmad Maslan

Announcement of incentives not due to state polls - Ahmad Maslan

Prerogative of govt to announce incentives at any time, says deputy minister.

Madani economy special assistance not election candy - minister

Madani economy special assistance not election candy - minister

'We can't be expected to postpone all announcements.'
Veterans give way to fresh faces in upcoming state polls

Veterans give way to fresh faces in upcoming state polls

A slew of old names have been replaced with newcomers.
LG announces second-quarter 2023 financial results

LG announces second-quarter 2023 financial results

Record Revenues, Strong Profitability Provide Solid Foundation for Pursuing Mid- to Long-term Growth through Advancement of Business Portfolio
Media Council bill to be tabled by March 2024 sitting

Media Council bill to be tabled by March 2024 sitting

It will allow the media to be self-regulated.

'Underdog' seeking to unseat Sanusi says it's a 50-50 fight

'Underdog' seeking to unseat Sanusi says it's a 50-50 fight

The Sik Umno division chief says he's not as pressured to succeed.
Dropped Penang DAP rep quits party, to defend seat as independent

Dropped Penang DAP rep quits party, to defend seat as independent

Satees claims certain 'emperor' treating state like it belongs to his father.

Weather forecast favourable for most states on polls nomination day

Weather forecast favourable for most states on polls nomination day

It may rain in a few districts in Penang and Kedah.
Fahmi runs data speed test in Kuala S'gor after complaint of weak coverage

Fahmi runs data speed test in Kuala S'gor after complaint of weak coverage

'I have done my work', he proclaims as test result displays 5G coverage.
Singapore executes woman for drug offence

Singapore executes woman for drug offence

This is the second woman to be hanged in almost two decades.
Felda debt waiver: Muhyiddin hauls Anwar to court

Felda debt waiver: Muhyiddin hauls Anwar to court

The PN leader and the PM have been trading allegations.
Panasonic remains committed to continual Investment in Malaysia

Panasonic remains committed to continual Investment in Malaysia

The company says it considers the country a critical, strategic regional hub.
Bossku ‘supporters' taking advantage of polls for own gain: Najib's son

Bossku ‘supporters' taking advantage of polls for own gain: Najib's son

He says elections and upholding justice for ex-PM are two separate issues.  
Ramasamy: Penang polls line-up shows incumbent CM's troubles not over

Ramasamy: Penang polls line-up shows incumbent CM's troubles not over

DAP leader points out those aligned to Chow were dropped.
DOSM: Poverty rate trends down

DOSM: Poverty rate trends down

It is down from 8.2pct to 6.2pct of the population.
C4 urges parties to mandate asset declarations ahead of state polls

C4 urges parties to mandate asset declarations ahead of state polls

It says the move enhances open government policies by increasing transparency.
50 Selangor MIC members join former rep in supporting PN

50 Selangor MIC members join former rep in supporting PN

KR Parthiban claims PN shows more commitment toward Indians than Harapan/BN.
Jailed Najib withdraws court appeal to attend Parliament

Jailed Najib withdraws court appeal to attend Parliament

UPDATED 12.38PM | This is over Prisons Department's refusal for him to attend Dewan Rakyat sittings.
N Sembilan polls: Rais Yatim's son to face off cousin in Klawang

N Sembilan polls: Rais Yatim's son to face off cousin in Klawang

'We will compete in a healthy manner,' says Danni Rais.
BN v Harapan court battle for Segamat seat postponed

BN v Harapan court battle for Segamat seat postponed

BN's lead lawyer Shafee is unwell and is on MC.
COMMENT | Legislate transboundary haze pollution act

COMMENT | Legislate transboundary haze pollution act

Such a law is long overdue since M'sia signed the AATHP in 2002. 
LETTER | Is Anwar's Madani ang pows meaningful?

LETTER | Is Anwar's Madani ang pows meaningful?

We need to grapple with the roots of sweeping financial difficulties.
COMMENT | Is the end nigh for MIC?

COMMENT | Is the end nigh for MIC?

The party has become a former shadow of itself due to electoral shifts and internal politics.
Learn More About A-Level

Learn More About A-Level

Created in 1951, the A-Level’s goal is to encourage students to focus on a small number of subject areas that they might choose to pursue at university.
LETTER | Timing of Anwar's RM100 e-wallet credit announcement suspect

LETTER | Timing of Anwar's RM100 e-wallet credit announcement suspect

This seems similar to Najib's 'cash is king'.
PM: Brunei sultan to visit Malaysia next week

PM: Brunei sultan to visit Malaysia next week

Several MOUs will be signed, says Anwar.
Tuan Ibrahim: Nik Abduh declined two seat offers

Tuan Ibrahim: Nik Abduh declined two seat offers

Late Nik Aziz's son does not mind not contesting, says PAS leader.
Saifuddin spills more on alleged Kedah rare earth theft

Saifuddin spills more on alleged Kedah rare earth theft

Home minister also claims workers being trafficked, not being paid.
Mahfuz's 'mission impossible' and other hot contests in Kedah polls

Mahfuz's 'mission impossible' and other hot contests in Kedah polls

From caretaker MB Sanusi to Sheraton Move players.
‘Klang's city status will strengthen Greater Klang Valley goal’

‘Klang's city status will strengthen Greater Klang Valley goal’

Caretaker MB welcomes minister's announcement on the matter.
MP SPEAKS | Launch of National Energy Transition Roadmap Phase 1

MP SPEAKS | Launch of National Energy Transition Roadmap Phase 1

Flagship catalyst projects and initiatives.
Saifuddin: 'Troublemakers' Dr M and Hadi should be ignored

Saifuddin: 'Troublemakers' Dr M and Hadi should be ignored

'Pair has been causing problems for almost three decades.'
Asset declarations among Kedah BN-Harapan manifesto pledges

Asset declarations among Kedah BN-Harapan manifesto pledges

Manifesto contains four main thrusts as an offer to Kedah people.
COMMENT | Where is M'sia after decades of Islamisation?

COMMENT | Where is M'sia after decades of Islamisation?

The easy answer is: lost.
I’ve done my best when picking candidates for state polls - Anwar

I’ve done my best when picking candidates for state polls - Anwar

Harapan chief confident selection was done through the best process.
YOURSAY | DAP unable to distinguish chaff from grain

YOURSAY | DAP unable to distinguish chaff from grain

'Perhaps Ramasamy’s crime was just being too outspoken.'
Rumbles of discontent in Penang

Rumbles of discontent in Penang

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