Archive - 2 August 2023

Fahmi sends letters of demand to 2 over mosque allegation

Fahmi sends letters of demand to 2 over mosque allegation

The two are to withdraw their statements immediately or face legal action.
Sanusi: 'Mr So showed me rare earth bible'

Sanusi: 'Mr So showed me rare earth bible'

Caretaker Kedah MB insists he did not bring Chinese national in.
Penang DAP alarmed over losing 20pct Chinese votes, cites surveys

Penang DAP alarmed over losing 20pct Chinese votes, cites surveys

STATE POLLS | Party relies on Chinese support, 20pct is significant, says leader.
Motorists can use credit, debit cards at Putrajaya toll plaza tomorrow

Motorists can use credit, debit cards at Putrajaya toll plaza tomorrow

Open toll payment system being tested, to be implemented on 12 highways.
RTD branches ordered to take down 'no physical road tax' notice

RTD branches ordered to take down 'no physical road tax' notice

Ministry hasn't set cut-off date for transition to digital road tax.
PM to look into MIC’s request for greater representation in govt

PM to look into MIC’s request for greater representation in govt

Anwar says will discuss with party leaders in govt regarding the issue.
'Ceramah snub' - Lau claims he left after failing to meet Hadi, not booted

'Ceramah snub' - Lau claims he left after failing to meet Hadi, not booted

UPDATED 9.25PM | STATE POLLS | Gerakan president says scheduling conflicts preventing the two from meeting.
Acer Day Returns with Activities, Promotions, Giveaways, and A Special Edition Device

Acer Day Returns with Activities, Promotions, Giveaways, and A Special Edition Device

Themed #AceYourWorld, Acer Day 2023 aims to empower individuals to achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential through access to technology. 
LETTER | Strict enforcement needed on unregistered care centres in PJ

LETTER | Strict enforcement needed on unregistered care centres in PJ

These unlicensed premises are an invitation to tragedy.
DAP blamed for inaudible azan at Kajang prison, Syahredzan fumes

DAP blamed for inaudible azan at Kajang prison, Syahredzan fumes

STATE POLLS | One Twitter user claims the issue is related to a faulty transformer.

Driving licence : Applicants need not sit for theory test twice - Loke

Driving licence : Applicants need not sit for theory test twice - Loke

Minister says move will simplify driver’s licence application, provide savings.
LG Releases 2022-2023 Sustainability Report

LG Releases 2022-2023 Sustainability Report

Company Outlines Its Six Strategic Tasks for ESG Management Focused on Achieving ‘3Cs’ for the Planet and ‘3Ds’ for People
LETTER | Vote third party to overcome 'Green Wave'

LETTER | Vote third party to overcome 'Green Wave'

Deprioritising fight against corruption to constrain PAS is doomed to fail.
PN can't talk policy, using racial narratives - deputy minister

PN can't talk policy, using racial narratives - deputy minister

Teo responds to 'kafir harbi' narrative.
Changing the world for the better with IoT and Big Data

Changing the world for the better with IoT and Big Data

IN the digitalisation era, everything in the world is becoming more automated. 
Another Anwar poster vandalised, this time doused with red paint

Another Anwar poster vandalised, this time doused with red paint

STATE POLLS | By-election candidate intends to lodge a police report on incident.
PN candidate: Don't end up like Patani and S'pore Malays

PN candidate: Don't end up like Patani and S'pore Malays

STATE POLLS | We need political strength to ensure Malay interests are preserved, says Farid.
Gerakan snubbed at PN ceramah, Penang PAS secretary tells Lau to 'go away'

Gerakan snubbed at PN ceramah, Penang PAS secretary tells Lau to 'go away'

STATE POLLS | Penang party chief says everything ok despite PAS rebuff.
Within a pencil box lies a tale of compassion

Within a pencil box lies a tale of compassion

Decades ago, a lawyer helped a woman charged with petty theft.
PKR's Juwairiya: Not my intention to take Hulu Kelang from Amanah

PKR's Juwairiya: Not my intention to take Hulu Kelang from Amanah

STATE POLLS | Harapan candidate explains how she came to contest the Amanah safe seat. 
Sabah civil societies turn to court over state carbon trading deal

Sabah civil societies turn to court over state carbon trading deal

They're initiating a judicial review to determine if state govt complied with laws. 
Many constitutional routes to changing govt - PAS MP

Many constitutional routes to changing govt - PAS MP

Perhaps Umno MPs might switch allegiances, Ahmad Fadhli says.
MIC pledges to campaign for Harapan

MIC pledges to campaign for Harapan

UPDATED 3.57PM | This comes after PM visits party's headquarters.
Agong calls on Malaysians to appreciate, emulate Dr Ismail

Agong calls on Malaysians to appreciate, emulate Dr Ismail

Ruler regards the late DPM as an irreplaceable statesman.
Gerakan chief confirms PN didn't allocate campaign funds for candidates

Gerakan chief confirms PN didn't allocate campaign funds for candidates

They are using flags and campaign materials from last year's general election.
Youth votes key to BN victory in Jeneri, but are an elusive catch

Youth votes key to BN victory in Jeneri, but are an elusive catch

STATE POLLS | BN candidate Khizri will find it tough going against incumbent Sanusi.
Stop using PJD Link as campaign tool, Bersatu tells govt

Stop using PJD Link as campaign tool, Bersatu tells govt

STATE POLLS | Party leader questions whether Selangor MB was manipulating voters.
PAS admits mistake - Bahau candidate Kumar not tahfiz centre chair

PAS admits mistake - Bahau candidate Kumar not tahfiz centre chair

STATE POLLS | N Sembilan PAS commissioner orders for review and correction.
Another death in custody, this time in Sarawak

Another death in custody, this time in Sarawak

Cops say the deceased experienced chest pains on the way to the police station.

Repeal Sosma now to end hunger strike, rights group tells govt

Repeal Sosma now to end hunger strike, rights group tells govt

LFL wants detainees to be afforded the opportunity to undergo regular criminal procedures.
Anwar vs PAS MP: Defamation case set for full trial in 2026

Anwar vs PAS MP: Defamation case set for full trial in 2026

Court directs parties to complete pretrial documents by Nov 30 this year.
Wave of youth support bigger, earlier than GE15 - Tuan Ibrahim

Wave of youth support bigger, earlier than GE15 - Tuan Ibrahim

STATE POLLS | If translated into victory, it will disrupt Harapan, says PAS No 2.
PJ residents demand S’gor share ‘requirements’ for highway projects

PJ residents demand S’gor share ‘requirements’ for highway projects

'What conditions and thresholds is caretaker MB referring to?'
Zahid at cabinet meeting, graft trial postponed to tomorrow

Zahid at cabinet meeting, graft trial postponed to tomorrow

Zahid’s former executive secretary is expected to resume her testimony tomorrow. 

COMMENT | 40pct revenue: Why Sabah Law Society suing federal govt?

COMMENT | 40pct revenue: Why Sabah Law Society suing federal govt?

Each Sabahan can participate by informing family and friends about this action. 
'Dropping Zahid's case will be last nail in Umno's coffin' - PAS Youth chief

'Dropping Zahid's case will be last nail in Umno's coffin' - PAS Youth chief

STATE POLLS | He claims new development on Umno president's trial likely.
Muse explains why song omitted from KL gig, drops rainbow hint

Muse explains why song omitted from KL gig, drops rainbow hint

Band did not include one song in KL setlist which they played in shows elsewhere. 
COMMENT | Neutralising the Christian 'threat' tactic

COMMENT | Neutralising the Christian 'threat' tactic

How can a small minority threaten the Muslim majority?
LETTER | Affordable housing policy - a political buzzword

LETTER | Affordable housing policy - a political buzzword

It is time for the government to end the conundrum.
Vote wrongly and you'll end up like Kedah - Anwar warns Selangorians

Vote wrongly and you'll end up like Kedah - Anwar warns Selangorians

STATE POLLS | PM tells PN leaders to highlight achievements, don't resort to personal attacks.
Sept 12 decision on leave to commence contempt against 5 religious officers

Sept 12 decision on leave to commence contempt against 5 religious officers

This is linked to the unilateral conversion case.
In Negeri Sembilan, candidates soften PN's image

In Negeri Sembilan, candidates soften PN's image

STATE POLLS | Its Chuah candidate says state policies will depend on demographics. 
RM1.11b for flood mitigations in S’gor proves govt’s concern - exco

RM1.11b for flood mitigations in S’gor proves govt’s concern - exco

Selangor has successfully completed 25 of the 85 projects. 
DAY 5 | Azmin to return as S'gor MB if PN wins, says polls candidate

DAY 5 | Azmin to return as S'gor MB if PN wins, says polls candidate

UPDATED 11.38PM | Ex-PKR No 2 tells ceramah he will bring back state initiatives.
Sanusi: Anwar brought Indonesian tycoon to Kedah for rare earth business

Sanusi: Anwar brought Indonesian tycoon to Kedah for rare earth business

Caretaker MB claims the tycoon applied to mine in the area.
YOURSAY | Malaysia is multi-racial, no matter what Dr M says

YOURSAY | Malaysia is multi-racial, no matter what Dr M says

‘He’s just cherry-picking what suits his agenda.’
Anti-non-Muslim campaigning

Anti-non-Muslim campaigning

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