Archive - 31 July 2023

S'gor Harapan-BN manifesto targets women, students with goodies

S'gor Harapan-BN manifesto targets women, students with goodies

These include cash incentives for working mothers, tertiary students, and better childcare.
Police arrest 8 pro-LGBT demonstrators

Police arrest 8 pro-LGBT demonstrators

The group held a demonstration on Saturday.
Cops: Suspect in stone-throwing incident at PAS HQ tested positive for drugs

Cops: Suspect in stone-throwing incident at PAS HQ tested positive for drugs

Man tells police he does not like the Islamist party.
Stats department: Labour market strengthens, unemployment drops

Stats department: Labour market strengthens, unemployment drops

This is due to post-Covid-19 positive economic environment last year.
Jais probing Fahmi over speech in mosque

Jais probing Fahmi over speech in mosque

Minister explains congregants asked him to comment on The 1975 issue.
Vigneswaran pooh-poohs S'gor PN claim of 20 MIC divisions' support

Vigneswaran pooh-poohs S'gor PN claim of 20 MIC divisions' support

'Impossible' for them to support PN without leadership knowing, says party chief.
PM wants military procurement system revamped

PM wants military procurement system revamped

UPDATED 7.26PM | Anwar says outside parties should not be allowed to earn excessive commissions.
Families of Sosma detainees go on hunger strike outside prison

Families of Sosma detainees go on hunger strike outside prison

About 100 family members taking part in the strike.
BN forecast: No wind behind PN's sails, neck-and-neck in Kedah

BN forecast: No wind behind PN's sails, neck-and-neck in Kedah

STATE POLLS | Mahdzir says the 'giant wave' which swept through the state in GE15 has receded. 

RHB #Empower & Neurodiversity @ Work enriches neurodivergent young adults with life skills

RHB #Empower & Neurodiversity @ Work enriches neurodivergent young adults with life skills

The nine-month RHB #Empower programme, which began in October 2022, was designed to assimilate and integrate neurodivergent young adults, or neuro talents, aged between 17 and 35 into society by providing them with employment and independent living skills.
Bombs under Siti Kasim's car real but switched off - police

Bombs under Siti Kasim's car real but switched off - police

It's the work of someone with bomb-making knowledge, says KL police chief.

COMMENT | State polls candidates: Playing it safe?

COMMENT | State polls candidates: Playing it safe?

Voters seem to be getting more of the same from contesting parties.
COMMENT | Reframing our conversation about the LGBT community

COMMENT | Reframing our conversation about the LGBT community

M'sian narrative of homosexuality should be framed less by moral judgment, Penal Code. 
Perak palace rejects video implying Sultan Nazrin a PAS supporter

Perak palace rejects video implying Sultan Nazrin a PAS supporter

STATE POLLS | The alleged video is an excerpt from a 2013 speech that also touched on Umno.
Nik Abduh wants to stay away from politics for now

Nik Abduh wants to stay away from politics for now

STATE POLLS | Ex-MP says he will be fasting during the break.
BEST Express Malaysia Appointed as Tik Tok’s Logistics Partner

BEST Express Malaysia Appointed as Tik Tok’s Logistics Partner

BEST Express Malaysia aims to revolutionise the e-commerce landscape through entrepreneurship and innovation
'We will see first', residents react to S'gor govt scrapping PJD Link

'We will see first', residents react to S'gor govt scrapping PJD Link

They will wait and see whether the decision is carried through.
'Bossku supporters' refuse to back down, insist on backing PN

'Bossku supporters' refuse to back down, insist on backing PN

STATE POLLS | 'Nobody can change our stand, we are not funded by anyone, not even Najib.'
No one from PN dares debate me on economy, says Rafizi

No one from PN dares debate me on economy, says Rafizi

Bachok MP following in the footsteps of Sanusi.

TalentCorp Brings Early Career and Industry Awareness to Kedah School Children through YES! Rock the School

TalentCorp Brings Early Career and Industry Awareness to Kedah School Children through YES! Rock the School

The inaugural Mega Edition of YES! Rock the School, organised in collaboration with the Kedah State Education Department, witnessed enthusiastic participation from 600 students representing 20 schools in the central and southern regions of the state.
LETTER | Ensuring safe ice production crucial for consumer health

LETTER | Ensuring safe ice production crucial for consumer health

Contaminated ice may harbour harmful bacteria. 
S'gor govt scraps PJD Link plans

S'gor govt scraps PJD Link plans

UPDATED 1.50PM | Caretaker MB says state govt not satisfied with the submitted proposal. 
Anwar obtains interim restraining order against Sanusi

Anwar obtains interim restraining order against Sanusi

UPDATED 2.25PM | This is in relation to the PM’s defamation suit against the PN election director.
Kerk elected deputy speaker of Malacca

Kerk elected deputy speaker of Malacca

CM says the DAP leader possesses wide experience in administration and politics.
COMMENT | PN still stuck on 2Rs, Harapan flaunts economic stuff

COMMENT | PN still stuck on 2Rs, Harapan flaunts economic stuff

Is the old Clinton cry 'It’s the economy, stupid' has traction in state politics?
Syrian special needs teen slaps school with negligence suit

Syrian special needs teen slaps school with negligence suit

This is over his alleged mistreatment at the hands of one of the students.
Rantau Panjang villagers grateful after govt delivers river outlet promise

Rantau Panjang villagers grateful after govt delivers river outlet promise

Extensive work underway to lay 10 culverts in PLSB project involving Sungai Golok. 
Ex-aide defends Muhyiddin over Seri Perdana renovations

Ex-aide defends Muhyiddin over Seri Perdana renovations

Marzuki Mohamad cites leaks which have caused some damage.
Govt to introduce new battery-powered solar system in rural areas

Govt to introduce new battery-powered solar system in rural areas

This is for the BELB programme to solve problems with old batteries. 
SHARP Malaysia Pioneer's ASEAN's First SMART Working Life Solutions Ecosystem Showroom

SHARP Malaysia Pioneer's ASEAN's First SMART Working Life Solutions Ecosystem Showroom

The region’s  first comprehensive and robust smart work solutions strives to enhance professional workspace like never before.
Stop making statements on internal affairs, PAS issues gag order

Stop making statements on internal affairs, PAS issues gag order

 STATE POLLS | All disputes must be settled through internal channels, says party sec-gen.
COMMENT | Vote ruling parties to mitigate bread-and-butter issues

COMMENT | Vote ruling parties to mitigate bread-and-butter issues

I know elections make us emotional, especially when they are fiercely fought. 
Setting sail for the ‘Green Wave’

Setting sail for the ‘Green Wave’

KINILENS | Village folk construct a ship replica as gimmick for state polls. 
COMMENT | Zahid has to end 'justice for Najib' pretence

COMMENT | Zahid has to end 'justice for Najib' pretence

Why are people still calling for justice as if Najib was wrongly convicted?
DAY 3 | Muda leader pledges to resign if he loses polls deposit

DAY 3 | Muda leader pledges to resign if he loses polls deposit

UPDATED 10.08PM | Luqman says this is to show seriousness in contesting, winning seat.
Salahuddin’s successor to be announced after state polls - PM

Salahuddin’s successor to be announced after state polls - PM

Armizan will monitor the ministry’s affairs in the meantime.
COMMENT | Non-Malays cannot stop the Malay tsunami

COMMENT | Non-Malays cannot stop the Malay tsunami

'Anwar deciding Jakim will play bigger role met with silence in govt.'
YOURSAY | Let Penang folk decide if DAP has failed them

YOURSAY | Let Penang folk decide if DAP has failed them

Penang DAP does not need expert advice to solve internal problems.
Madani election carrot?

Madani election carrot?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.