Archive - 4 August 2023

PN to hold another Bayan Lepas ceramah, this time with Lau

PN to hold another Bayan Lepas ceramah, this time with Lau

UPDATED 11.57PM | PN a formidable team without prejudice, Muhyiddin says.
PN offers higher water subsidy, civil servant bonus for Selangor

PN offers higher water subsidy, civil servant bonus for Selangor

UPDATED 11.55PM | Muhyiddin announces aid for business owners, women, students.
Anwar: It’s a govt helicopter this time, why upset?

Anwar: It’s a govt helicopter this time, why upset?

UPDATED 9.31PM | PM and home minister flew to Felda event.
Felda remains under PM Dept until issues resolved - Anwar

Felda remains under PM Dept until issues resolved - Anwar

Responsibility given to new Felda chair Shabery, PM says.
Annuar Musa's son quits Umno

Annuar Musa's son quits Umno

UPDATED 7.58PM | Afiq's resignation announced in Kota Bharu today.
Berjaya denies Sanusi's accusations, to take legal action

Berjaya denies Sanusi's accusations, to take legal action

Company formed special purpose vehicle to clean, develop Klang river.
Royals won't be spared over green crimes, warns Pahang regent

Royals won't be spared over green crimes, warns Pahang regent

'Ladies and gentlemen, do your duty diligently, I am with you.'
Ex-deputy minister's defamation suit against Batu MP dismissed

Ex-deputy minister's defamation suit against Batu MP dismissed

UPDATED 6.27PM | Public interest in Edmund going to New Zealand during MCO.
State polls: 8 police reports including on 3R lodged in Penang

State polls: 8 police reports including on 3R lodged in Penang

Report on 3R received on July 31, concerns a former prime minister.
World Bank sees M'sia resilient amid pandemic challenges

World Bank sees M'sia resilient amid pandemic challenges

Economy stable with 5pct annual growth rate.
Teo slams 'desperate, childish' PAS over doctored photo claim

Teo slams 'desperate, childish' PAS over doctored photo claim

Deputy minister says Harakah should apologise to Anwar and Malaysians.
COMMENT | Does harmonisation mean ‘syariah-compliant’ laws?

COMMENT | Does harmonisation mean ‘syariah-compliant’ laws?

Religious affairs minister seems to be playing to the gallery amid polls.
Most M’sians earn under RM2k monthly - DOSM

Most M’sians earn under RM2k monthly - DOSM

Their wage peaks at RM3.5k throughout their lifetime.
Series of bungling acts hindered probe into Anna Jenkins’ death: Son

Series of bungling acts hindered probe into Anna Jenkins’ death: Son

He says this in a negligence lawsuit against the police and government.
Amirudin to sue Sanusi over 'Vincent Tan project' claim

Amirudin to sue Sanusi over 'Vincent Tan project' claim

UPDATED 5.08PM | Caretaker S'gor MB says Kedah counterpart desperate to divert attention from own scandal.

Ex-PAS MP recalls being denied entry into Hadi’s office

Ex-PAS MP recalls being denied entry into Hadi’s office

Snub for Gerakan’s Lau prompts Khairuddin to share this incident.

Harapan failed to prepare youth voters after Undi18 - Kasthuri

Harapan failed to prepare youth voters after Undi18 - Kasthuri

'We didn't do enough groundwork,' points out ex-DAP MP.
DAP sacks four for going against party-picked candidates

DAP sacks four for going against party-picked candidates

STATE POLLS | Disciplinary chief says this includes three members who resigned.
Noh paints 'prime minister from DAP' spectre

Noh paints 'prime minister from DAP' spectre

Ex-Selangor Umno chief says this is possible with redelineation exercise.
KL-SG HSR project: M’sia to submit new proposal once decision is made

KL-SG HSR project: M’sia to submit new proposal once decision is made

It is still being deliberated at our level, Anwar says. 
M'sia approaching 'golden digital age', says Fahmi

M'sia approaching 'golden digital age', says Fahmi

Country's 5G deployment on schedule, infrastructure to transform economy, he says.
Johor Amanah to meet over Pulai, Simpang Jeram candidates

Johor Amanah to meet over Pulai, Simpang Jeram candidates

Priority will be given to regional and state-level candidates from Johor. 
Unity govt council to discuss candidates for Pulai, Simpang Jeram

Unity govt council to discuss candidates for Pulai, Simpang Jeram

Harapan chief Anwar Ibrahim says he will bring the matter up to the council.
PM: Audience with Kedah ruler has nothing to do with rare earth

PM: Audience with Kedah ruler has nothing to do with rare earth

It was just a courtesy call, Anwar says. 
'No comment' from PAS man on 'assist and protect' Lau

'No comment' from PAS man on 'assist and protect' Lau

STATE POLLS | Iszuree Ibrahim keeps mum despite his party apologising for the incident.

K'tan BN: Expect surprises in our manifesto

K'tan BN: Expect surprises in our manifesto

We plan to correct PAS’ mismanagement of the state, Alwi says.  
News agency stands by authenticity of iconic Anwar photo

News agency stands by authenticity of iconic Anwar photo

Associated Press says the photo in question is accurate, not manipulated.
COMMENT | Sanusi still hogs 'For You Page' in TikTok

COMMENT | Sanusi still hogs 'For You Page' in TikTok

For many Kedahans, Sanusi is one of them, and he is being persecuted by central power. 

LETTER | Ranting from an angry housewife

LETTER | Ranting from an angry housewife

The urban voter wants her message to be heard loud and clear.
Lau accepts PAS' apology, shows 'Sanusi salute'

Lau accepts PAS' apology, shows 'Sanusi salute'

UPDATED 1.52PM | STATE POLLS | Gerakan chief urges PN parties to set aside differences, focus on polls.
LETTER | Does higher national debt bode ill for the economy?

LETTER | Does higher national debt bode ill for the economy?

Money should be used on projects that can yield economic results. 
Civil court bins woman’s bid to leave Islam, return to Christianity

Civil court bins woman’s bid to leave Islam, return to Christianity

Civil court has no power to hear this matter, rules the judge. 
'Thanks, but maybe later': Adam Adli declines Muda chief's debate invite

'Thanks, but maybe later': Adam Adli declines Muda chief's debate invite

UPDATED 2.17PM | Deputy minister says others need the publicity more amid state polls.
LETTER | Let's draw hope and inspiration from Jalur Gemilang

LETTER | Let's draw hope and inspiration from Jalur Gemilang

The symbol of our nationhood should serve as a guiding light for us to face challenges.

Understanding Hearing Loss: A Simple and Impactful Q&A

Understanding Hearing Loss: A Simple and Impactful Q&A

Our ear consists of three parts, and hearing loss can happen due to pathology affecting the outer, middle, or inner ear. In children, it may lead to speech delay or learning disability, while adults may face communication difficulties and other challenges.
Harapan efficient in administering Negeri Sembilan - analysts

Harapan efficient in administering Negeri Sembilan - analysts

Analyst says the state government is serious about prioritising people's trust.
COMMENT | I'm proud of Misbun Sidek, even if BAM isn't

COMMENT | I'm proud of Misbun Sidek, even if BAM isn't

Controversy surrounding badminton coach's firing shows a deficiency in communication.
Sept 19 - Joint trial bid for Muhyiddin's 7 criminal charges

Sept 19 - Joint trial bid for Muhyiddin's 7 criminal charges

The case is linked to the Jana Wibawa programme.
Building a Stronger Team: BDSwiss Appoints Top Talent to Drive Innovation and Client Success

Building a Stronger Team: BDSwiss Appoints Top Talent to Drive Innovation and Client Success

BDSwiss proves that client success starts with onboarding true leaders
10-year-long fly infestation: Residents at breaking point

10-year-long fly infestation: Residents at breaking point

Villagers want authorities to relocate poultry farm, the source of affliction.
PKR on quest to win back two 'frog' seats in Kedah

PKR on quest to win back two 'frog' seats in Kedah

STATE POLLS | PKR lost Sidam and Lunas to defections in 2020.

DAP's Ng to blame for blocking unilateral conversion bill - PAS leader

DAP's Ng to blame for blocking unilateral conversion bill - PAS leader

STATE POLLS | Why is Ng Suee Lim getting involved in Islamic matters, Roslan asks. 
PAS apologises for Gerakan chief snub, wants rebellion to end

PAS apologises for Gerakan chief snub, wants rebellion to end

STATE POLLS | Takiyuddin says Lau and Gerakan need assistance and protection.
Gerakan candidate: No gambling, alcohol ban in Penang

Gerakan candidate: No gambling, alcohol ban in Penang

Ooi, however, defends Sanusi’s gaming outlet ban in Kedah. 
DAY 7 | Anwar met by thousands at final 2 ceramah in Kedah

DAY 7 | Anwar met by thousands at final 2 ceramah in Kedah

UPDATED 11.17PM | About 8k gather for PM at Kupang and Alor Mengkudu.
Autopsy reveals no foul play in Marudi custodial death

Autopsy reveals no foul play in Marudi custodial death

Investigation will continue from various angles before reaching conclusion.
'No rules barring Suhakam official from becoming candidate'

'No rules barring Suhakam official from becoming candidate'

Legal experts have confirmed it, Zahid says. 
Dr M admitted to hospital for infection

Dr M admitted to hospital for infection

Facebook post shows him going through files at the ward. 
YOURSAY | Non-Malays may sit out of state polls

YOURSAY | Non-Malays may sit out of state polls

'Politicians forget minority communities when in power.' 
Anwar enters Sanusi’s den

Anwar enters Sanusi’s den

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