Archive - 9 August 2023

Govt looking for funds to cover private sector salary adjustment - PM

Govt looking for funds to cover private sector salary adjustment - PM

Anwar says he will also announce new public sector salary adjustment soon.
PAS leader blames media for 'confusion' over Gerakan chief snub

PAS leader blames media for 'confusion' over Gerakan chief snub

STATE POLLS | Iszuree says video taken at an angle that made him appear harsh.
Amirudin serves letter of demand to Sanusi, seeks apology, RM10m

Amirudin serves letter of demand to Sanusi, seeks apology, RM10m

UPDATED 10.44PM | Caretaker Kedah MB is to retract and apologise within 48 hours.
PM: Bigger, better programmes for the poor in second budget

PM: Bigger, better programmes for the poor in second budget

Anwar says they will help alleviate hardship and pressure on people's lives.
Kelantan lagging behind under PAS rule, rue Harapan polls candidates

Kelantan lagging behind under PAS rule, rue Harapan polls candidates

STATE POLLS | They say their constituencies often lack even basic infrastructure.
Ex-Bersatu leader predicts 'worst fate' for party after state polls

Ex-Bersatu leader predicts 'worst fate' for party after state polls

Faiz anticipates an exodus of dissatisfied members after poor showing at polls.
Local issues matter more than spelling errors - PN candidate

Local issues matter more than spelling errors - PN candidate

STATE POLLS | Focus on yourself before finding fault with others, Harapan's Tony Leong told.

Just come back, no excuses: Azam tells Muhyiddin's son-in-law

Just come back, no excuses: Azam tells Muhyiddin's son-in-law

MACC chief says repeated attempts to contact Adlan failed.
10,000 participants unite for a healthier lifestyle at IJM Land Half Marathon 2023

10,000 participants unite for a healthier lifestyle at IJM Land Half Marathon 2023

IJM Land brings communities together after 3 years, while supporting charities for a brighter future. 
Attend ceramah before casting your votes, youths urged

Attend ceramah before casting your votes, youths urged

STATE POLLS | PKR Youth chief says this would help them make informed decisions.

Penang PAS Youth decries 'fraudulent' plans to win state polls

Penang PAS Youth decries 'fraudulent' plans to win state polls

STATE POLLS | It involves 'renting' identity cards to phantom voters, they claim.
Fact-check: Jais allocation under Amir higher than under Azmin

Fact-check: Jais allocation under Amir higher than under Azmin

PN-leaning TikTok influencers cite data to attack Harapan but ignore 2023 budget.
Businessperson sues Dr M over govt acquisition of Renong

Businessperson sues Dr M over govt acquisition of Renong

UPDATED 7.01PM | Halim Saad claims it denied him the rights of a controlling shareholder.
Cabinet grounds Tioman airport project

Cabinet grounds Tioman airport project

UPDATED 5.29PM | It cites the need to protect the environment in a responsible manner.
Pig's head found outside PN operations room

Pig's head found outside PN operations room

The decapitated head has been placed on top of a PN flag. 
Khalid - Losing in Kelantan will benefit PAS in the long run

Khalid - Losing in Kelantan will benefit PAS in the long run

STATE POLLS | Loss will be a reality check for Islamist party, he says.
COMMENT | Hadi's Islam vs Anwar's Madani: Which will win?

COMMENT | Hadi's Islam vs Anwar's Madani: Which will win?

Bread and butter pressures, but choice largely between two agendas.
Muhyiddin's son-in-law denies being on the run

Muhyiddin's son-in-law denies being on the run

UPDATED 2.58PM | Promises to return if elements of 'threats and persecution' eliminated.
Former lead prosecutor in Zahid's case confirms early retirement

Former lead prosecutor in Zahid's case confirms early retirement

Raja Rozela says she applied for leave before retirement beginning Nov 1.

Driving the Development of Malaysia’s IEO Financial Market, MASVERSE Initiates a New Wave of Customised Tokenomics Solutions

Driving the Development of Malaysia’s IEO Financial Market, MASVERSE Initiates a New Wave of Customised Tokenomics Solutions

In this collaboration, MASVERSE will customise an innovative tokenomics solution for NH EV Tech on the respected pitchIN platform.
Azmin:  Amirudin was not loyal to Anwar at one point

Azmin: Amirudin was not loyal to Anwar at one point

He was in our discussions, way before Sheraton Move, Azmin says.
LETTER | PN stimulus package helpful for needy Selangor folks

LETTER | PN stimulus package helpful for needy Selangor folks

Money for local councils wasted due to poor contractors, corruption.
MACC may seek Interpol’s help to locate Muhyiddin's son-in-law

MACC may seek Interpol’s help to locate Muhyiddin's son-in-law

Azam says the son-in-law and another man fled after realising they were on the wanted list.
Erdogan proposes M'sia, Turkiye find way to overcome Islamophobia - Anwar

Erdogan proposes M'sia, Turkiye find way to overcome Islamophobia - Anwar

He says both leaders will meet in September to trash out the mechanism.
LETTER | Pitfalls of voting for the lesser of two evils

LETTER | Pitfalls of voting for the lesser of two evils

Is it okay to teach our children to choose a 'less toxic' partner? 
COMMENT | Anwar: Reformer or political chameleon?

COMMENT | Anwar: Reformer or political chameleon?

Affirmative policies, selectively misused, have long been the bane of Malaysians.
The Advantages of Trading in an ECN Environment: Zooming in on AAAFx

The Advantages of Trading in an ECN Environment: Zooming in on AAAFx

Fresh insights on AAAFx’s ECN trading conditions and how traders can benefit
Najib seeks AG's review of RM6.6b IPIC case

Najib seeks AG's review of RM6.6b IPIC case

UPDATED 11.30AM | A letter of representation has been submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers.

Ex-home minister raps cops who danced to DAP's tune of 'discord'

Ex-home minister raps cops who danced to DAP's tune of 'discord'

STATE POLLS | When DAP was small, Malaysia was peaceful, says Hamzah Zainuddin.

Yeoh: Non-Muslims fear PAS because of Hadi,  not 'Green Wave'

Yeoh: Non-Muslims fear PAS because of Hadi, not 'Green Wave'

STATE POLLS | Minister says Marang MP makes remarks alarming non-Muslims. 
LETTER | Don’t be complacent - come out and vote

LETTER | Don’t be complacent - come out and vote

Those living in Selangor must not think the state is a safe zone.
Anwar postponed Zahid case verdict fearing polls loss, claims Hamzah

Anwar postponed Zahid case verdict fearing polls loss, claims Hamzah

STATE POLLS: Despite PM saying he will go all out on corruption, he says.
Mahdzir's comeback campaign at risk of becoming second defeat

Mahdzir's comeback campaign at risk of becoming second defeat

STATE POLLS | BN supporters swinging to PN not his only problem in Pedu.
Student group backs call to abolish bumi quota for universities

Student group backs call to abolish bumi quota for universities

Umany reminds PM that Harapan is supposed to be pro-reforms.
DAY 12 | Vote PSM, get best of both worlds - Muda chief tells Kajang

DAY 12 | Vote PSM, get best of both worlds - Muda chief tells Kajang

UPDATED 9.42PM | 'Federal and state govt won't change, but you get check and balance.'
P-hailing operators commit to more transparent wages, pay rates

P-hailing operators commit to more transparent wages, pay rates

This follows a meeting with PM and riders on the issue.
COMMENT | Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman, a statesperson for all M'sians

COMMENT | Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman, a statesperson for all M'sians

Second DPM's exemplary character should be emulated.
YOURSAY | Never-ending woes of Kelantan water

YOURSAY | Never-ending woes of Kelantan water

'PAS could have fixed the problem when in Putrajaya.'
Langkah PRN?

Langkah PRN?

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