Archive - 16 August 2023

Doctor cheats death as roof of 5-storey KL building collapses

Doctor cheats death as roof of 5-storey KL building collapses

Rock crushes car, 50pct damage, can't start, Dr Louis says.
Motion to remap Johor-Singapore border will be raised - state rep

Motion to remap Johor-Singapore border will be raised - state rep

Issues between local fisherfolk and S'pore authorities, says Pandak Ahmad.
Ex-MB's 'Umno bungkus lipat' remark tickles Muhyiddin

Ex-MB's 'Umno bungkus lipat' remark tickles Muhyiddin

PN replaces Umno as choice of most Malay-Muslim voters.
Truant teacher case: 'Signatures in attendance book backdated'

Truant teacher case: 'Signatures in attendance book backdated'

Teacher didn't submit logbook from Feb-Aug 2015, witness says.
S'gor MB - Conflicting claims over number of names submitted

S'gor MB - Conflicting claims over number of names submitted

Harapan insiders say three, but source close to Anwar says one.
Regulate migrant labour under Madani economy, Jomo says

Regulate migrant labour under Madani economy, Jomo says

'Almost quarter of labour force and you pretend they're not there?'
M'sia can play significant role fostering peace  - Ukraine MP

M'sia can play significant role fostering peace - Ukraine MP

Merezhko was on 5-day visit to M'sia ending Aug 15.
LCS construction project to resume next month - Navy chief

LCS construction project to resume next month - Navy chief

First ship expected end of 2026.
Golden Screen Cinemas celebrates Merdeka month with #Malaysiaku campaign!

Golden Screen Cinemas celebrates Merdeka month with #Malaysiaku campaign!

Locally-produced movie ‘MALBATT: Misi Bakara’, delectable traditional dishes, and exclusive cinema promotions await you this August and September!
'Identity theft': Bersih urges EC to probe polling clerks

'Identity theft': Bersih urges EC to probe polling clerks

Bersih also wants Home Ministry and special select committee to conduct investigations.
No conflict of interest in appointing Sundarajoo - Chow

No conflict of interest in appointing Sundarajoo - Chow

Ex-developer's vast experience can be an asset to Penang, says CM.

T’ganu aims to reduce dependence on petroleum royalty - MB

T’ganu aims to reduce dependence on petroleum royalty - MB

We plan to develop new industrial areas in Besut and Setiu - Ahmad Samsuri. 
BNM stopped 1MDB 'grand scheme' of RM4.9b offshore borrowings: Zeti

BNM stopped 1MDB 'grand scheme' of RM4.9b offshore borrowings: Zeti

UPDATED 5PM | Central bank became suspicious over bid to obtain loan. 

LETTER | Improve safety standards for cooking gas cylinders

LETTER | Improve safety standards for cooking gas cylinders

Recent accidents require us to look into its safety and maintenance. 
T’ganu MB announces exco portfolios

T’ganu MB announces exco portfolios

New line-up includes one rep from Bersatu. 
Teen seriously injured after being impaled by bamboo pole

Teen seriously injured after being impaled by bamboo pole

Victim hits the back of a pole-laden vehicle parked on bridge.
Fact-check: Post urging Muslims to ready parangs from 2019

Fact-check: Post urging Muslims to ready parangs from 2019

UPDATED 2.54PM | Cops, Jakim have investigated the case, unclear if any action taken.
AGC rejects call to review charges, asserts independence

AGC rejects call to review charges, asserts independence

AG denies any political influence or pressure involved.
'Party man' Reezal keeps chin up after left out of Penang cabinet

'Party man' Reezal keeps chin up after left out of Penang cabinet

UPDATED 2.21PM | They supported me before, now I support them, says ex-minister.
Kelantan wants to strengthen ties with federal govt - MB

Kelantan wants to strengthen ties with federal govt - MB

Nassuruddin says a strong govt-to-govt relationship is important for the benefit of all.
Ministry looking to introduce Amanah Saham Rahmah initiative

Ministry looking to introduce Amanah Saham Rahmah initiative

Plan involves giving dividends generated from govt investments to the poor.
Police expect to seize many of Jasmine Loo's assets, says IGP

Police expect to seize many of Jasmine Loo's assets, says IGP

He says police plan to propose that the assets be forfeited by the court.

BNM found out US$700m went to Jho Low in 2015: Zeti

BNM found out US$700m went to Jho Low in 2015: Zeti

UPDATED 12.45PM | 'Probe into suspicious activities took time as it involved authorities from abroad.'
Wee explains appearance at Jacky Cheung gig

Wee explains appearance at Jacky Cheung gig

MCA chief refutes claims he neglected campaigning duties. 
DAP's Jagdeep made Penang DCM II, Umno gets one exco post

DAP's Jagdeep made Penang DCM II, Umno gets one exco post

UPDATED 12.28PM | PKR's Batu Maung rep Mohamad Abdul Hamid is state deputy chief minister I.

No opposition, no problem: T'ganu MB wants critical backbenchers

No opposition, no problem: T'ganu MB wants critical backbenchers

UPDATED 11.32AM | 'We can nominate those from unrepresented groups.'
LETTER | Limiting screen time for children

LETTER | Limiting screen time for children

Excessive screen time affects children’s physical, mental health growth. 
Canberra resident who caused MAS Airlines U-turn charged

Canberra resident who caused MAS Airlines U-turn charged

45-year-old faces up to 10 years in prison.
PAC to name witnesses who refuse to attend hearings

PAC to name witnesses who refuse to attend hearings

Its chairperson says those who don't want to show up are committing an offence.
'Why the rush to appeal against Muhyiddin’s acquittal?'

'Why the rush to appeal against Muhyiddin’s acquittal?'

Bersatu leader says AGC should study court’s decision first before appealing. 
Cops arrest man for allegedly insulting Agong via FB

Cops arrest man for allegedly insulting Agong via FB

43-year-old accused of uploading seditious post. 
Parliament gets new chief administrator

Parliament gets new chief administrator

Muhamad Zamani Mohd Ali replaces Nor Yahati Awang, who was transferred.
MP SPEAKS | Building a winning coalition for GE16

MP SPEAKS | Building a winning coalition for GE16

The federal coalition needs to build on positive sentiments to rally around.
Penang cops probing misuse of ICs on polling day

Penang cops probing misuse of ICs on polling day

They open 20 investigation papers regarding the incidents. 
COMMENT | Looking at ‘big picture’ beyond state polls’ results

COMMENT | Looking at ‘big picture’ beyond state polls’ results

We sink or swim together as a multiracial country. 
Business group: Reports of economic recovery don’t line up with reality

Business group: Reports of economic recovery don’t line up with reality

Malay Chamber of Commerce reports dwindling sales and purchasing power.
YOURSAY | Stop pandering and focus on the economy

YOURSAY | Stop pandering and focus on the economy

‘It should have a strategy to benefit all people and all states.‘
Muhyiddin acquitted

Muhyiddin acquitted

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
Part of building collapses: Vehicles crushed, no fatalities

Part of building collapses: Vehicles crushed, no fatalities

The area including Teresa Kok's office is now off-limits.