Archive - 3 August 2023

Four-year-old's cry for food leads to discovery of abuse

Four-year-old's cry for food leads to discovery of abuse

Child found with multiple injuries, 23-year-old mother arrested.
Man arrested for throwing girl off first floor, hurling baby on floor

Man arrested for throwing girl off first floor, hurling baby on floor

Unemployed man remanded for seven days to assist investigations.
Selangor Umno chief jibes PAS giving up Malay seat to Gerakan

Selangor Umno chief jibes PAS giving up Malay seat to Gerakan

DAP gave up its seat to Umno, Megat says, lauding govt partners.
State polls: Poster war in Selangor not as lively as GE15

State polls: Poster war in Selangor not as lively as GE15

Campaign picking up but not as aggressive as anticipated.
Zahid never told me to use foundation funds to pay credit cards - witness

Zahid never told me to use foundation funds to pay credit cards - witness

Rosiah says she paid for bills using Zahid's personal cheques.
Johor villagers complain of foul smell causing students to vomit

Johor villagers complain of foul smell causing students to vomit

It smelled like sewage, chemicals, they say.
Take it to court if you have proof, Sanusi tells Saifuddin

Take it to court if you have proof, Sanusi tells Saifuddin

Sanusi says rare earth accusation just 'narrative and perception'.
Rationalise fuel subsidy gradually - former deputy minister

Rationalise fuel subsidy gradually - former deputy minister

Process needs to be communicated well to public, Ong adds.
DAP ex-MP questions PAS sincerity on non-Muslim rights

DAP ex-MP questions PAS sincerity on non-Muslim rights

Charles claims Islamisation practices in Kelantan, Terengganu.
Zahid: BN to make way for Amanah in Pulai, Simpang Jeram

Zahid: BN to make way for Amanah in Pulai, Simpang Jeram

STATE POLLS | Respect for Amanah as BN's new ally, he says.
Anwar to stump in Sanusi's seat on campaign swing in Kedah

Anwar to stump in Sanusi's seat on campaign swing in Kedah

Kedah caretaker menteri besar Sanusi has been trading barbs with the premier.
Fact-check: '98 photo of black-eyed Anwar with hand raised is real

Fact-check: '98 photo of black-eyed Anwar with hand raised is real

Rebuttal of PAS mouthpiece Harakah Daily's claim.
Sanusi told to explain visit to location of suspected illegal mining

Sanusi told to explain visit to location of suspected illegal mining

STATE POLLS | Saifuddin says the matter has raised serious concerns about the leader. 
'If I vote for you, can't I wear shorts?' - poser for PN candidate

'If I vote for you, can't I wear shorts?' - poser for PN candidate

STATE POLLS | Andrew Teow is confident of getting 100 percent Chinese support in Sungai Puyu. 

COMMENT | Politics - addiction or responsibility?

COMMENT | Politics - addiction or responsibility?

Only those who really have clear objectives and direction can survive in politics. 
Mosque speech: Futile for Fahmi to cry slander, says preacher

Mosque speech: Futile for Fahmi to cry slander, says preacher

Dusuki asks followers to ready their popcorn for the coming 'drama'.
Gerakan wants PAS to explain 'ceramah snub'

Gerakan wants PAS to explain 'ceramah snub'

STATE POLLS | Oh calls organisers 'rude' for disrespecting Lau in ceramah incident. 
Abolish Sosma as it allows ‘dangerous’ evidence in trial: Lawyer

Abolish Sosma as it allows ‘dangerous’ evidence in trial: Lawyer

Fernandez's reminder comes on the heels of detainees' hunger strike.
Replace Azam as part of MACC's reforms - C4 Center

Replace Azam as part of MACC's reforms - C4 Center

This after MACC chief dismissed allegations of election bribery against Zahid.
Peja denies sexual harassment claim, cries slander

Peja denies sexual harassment claim, cries slander

Bersatu No 2 says he is mulling legal action against his accuser.

RM300 special appreciation aid for Malacca civil servants - CM

RM300 special appreciation aid for Malacca civil servants - CM

Ab Rauf says allocation for 7,190 civil servants will involve RM2.16 million.
Judiciary no power to hear internal MyPPP matters, AGC argues

Judiciary no power to hear internal MyPPP matters, AGC argues

This is over Kayveas' bid to nullify D’cruz’s appointment as MyPPP president.
Govt to conduct feasibility study on rail network in Sarawak

Govt to conduct feasibility study on rail network in Sarawak

As for Sabah, Loke says there's room for improvement.
Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections on Sept 9

Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections on Sept 9

UPDATED 4.25PM | EC sets nomination and early voting on Aug 26 and Sept 5 respectively.
Sosma detainees, families end hunger strike - Ramkarpal

Sosma detainees, families end hunger strike - Ramkarpal

'I was very worried about their health and glad to see them eating and drinking.'
LETTER | Umno could help MIC, MCA recover if it does well in state polls

LETTER | Umno could help MIC, MCA recover if it does well in state polls

Unless Umno reinvents itself, a turnaround for both parties unlikely.
Apex court denies appeal over validity of departure levy

Apex court denies appeal over validity of departure levy

UPDATED 10.57AM | Federal Court rules levy does not impinge right to travel.
24 students experience dizziness, vomiting due to chemical odour pollution

24 students experience dizziness, vomiting due to chemical odour pollution

Hazmat team detects increased reading of methyl mercaptan from factory. 
Shoving video: PN’s Lunas candidate to sue media, others for defamation

Shoving video: PN’s Lunas candidate to sue media, others for defamation

STATE POLLS | Khairul demands RM10m from each of the accused party.
Prove Anwar brought tycoon to Kedah, Sanusi dared

Prove Anwar brought tycoon to Kedah, Sanusi dared

Saifuddin says Sanusi should produce evidence to back his claims.
DAY 6 | Rapt crowd at ceramah by Noh Omar’s daughter

DAY 6 | Rapt crowd at ceramah by Noh Omar’s daughter

UPDATED 11.45PM | Nurul Syazwani speaks to BN supporters' frustrations.
COMMENT | It would be easier if PAS/PN banned non-Muslims from voting

COMMENT | It would be easier if PAS/PN banned non-Muslims from voting

Denying non-Muslims political power is exactly what they want.
YOURSAY | No need to promise voters the universe

YOURSAY | No need to promise voters the universe

‘Simple, achievable, measurable objectives are all that are needed.’