Archive - 17 August 2023

More 'aggressive' action if Umno Youth ignored, Akmal warns

More 'aggressive' action if Umno Youth ignored, Akmal warns

Over 1,000 Umno Youth members discussing polls results tonight.
'I'm not victim of plane crash' - Ikwan Hafiz Jamaluddin

'I'm not victim of plane crash' - Ikwan Hafiz Jamaluddin

Son of late Jamaluddin Jarjis hits out at 'irresponsible media practitioners'.
Elmina crash: Witness hears loud explosion, sees person on fire

Elmina crash: Witness hears loud explosion, sees person on fire

'I felt like crying... the incident was horrifying.'
TV Pertiwi removed from TikTok due to 'misinformation'

TV Pertiwi removed from TikTok due to 'misinformation'

UPDATED 11.27AM | It is learnt the account repeatedly violated community guidelines.
Elmina disaster: Plane veered off path minutes before crash

Elmina disaster: Plane veered off path minutes before crash

UPDATED 8.36PM | Currently looking for black box, minister says.
MYAirline Redefines Students Traveling Experience

MYAirline Redefines Students Traveling Experience

Offers More Traveling Options with MYAirline Student Program and FLYsiswa
Palace to announce Selangor MB appointment - Amirudin

Palace to announce Selangor MB appointment - Amirudin

Direct questions on MB candidate list to Anwar, he says.
Agong at Elmina aircraft crash site

Agong at Elmina aircraft crash site

King arrives at 5.40pm, briefed by Selangor police chief.
'Allah' word use: Home Ministry gets input from law practitioners

'Allah' word use: Home Ministry gets input from law practitioners

Improving ministry's directive on the use of the word 'Allah'.
Two men arrested over blast outside Padang Besar school

Two men arrested over blast outside Padang Besar school

Suspects have previous criminal records, says Police chief.
Pahang state exco member among killed in Elmina plane crash

Pahang state exco member among killed in Elmina plane crash

Condolence messages pour in from colleagues of Pelangai rep, Johari Harun.
Fadhlina denies claims of delayed school repairs in Sarawak

Fadhlina denies claims of delayed school repairs in Sarawak

Minister says she meets with state govt regularly on rehabilitation.
Failure of civil servant to attend PAC proceeding an offence

Failure of civil servant to attend PAC proceeding an offence

Public servants, retired or not, are bound by relevant laws - Zuki. 
Minister: 'Red notice' for Semporna if travellers’ complaints unsolved

Minister: 'Red notice' for Semporna if travellers’ complaints unsolved

I have directed my deputy to inspect said area, Tiong says. 
Claims S'gor religious schools ordered to close untrue - minister

Claims S'gor religious schools ordered to close untrue - minister

2021 guidelines to prevent another fatal fire at religious schools.
Vincent Tan obtains interim restraining order against Sanusi

Vincent Tan obtains interim restraining order against Sanusi

A copy of the order has been served on Sanusi, says lawyer.
Convene EGM to discuss Umno's disastrous electoral outing - leader

Convene EGM to discuss Umno's disastrous electoral outing - leader

Following the party's defeat, the supreme council is yet to meet, rues Isham Jalil.
Light aircraft crashes on Shah Alam road, 10 feared dead

Light aircraft crashes on Shah Alam road, 10 feared dead

UPDATED 5.19PM | Cops say aircraft with 8 on board crashed into 2 vehicles.
'Come back': MACC chief doesn't want to hear excuses from wanted pair

'Come back': MACC chief doesn't want to hear excuses from wanted pair

Azam responds to Muhyiddin's son-in-law and a company director. 

Jasmine Loo didn't handle 1MDB when in law firm with judge: DPP

Jasmine Loo didn't handle 1MDB when in law firm with judge: DPP

UPDATED 4.25PM | 'Loo left law firm in 2009, while judge exited in 2014.' 
Lotus’s Malaysia reaffirms support for local SMEs with its sixth Buy Malaysia Campaign with Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (MDT COL)

Lotus’s Malaysia reaffirms support for local SMEs with its sixth Buy Malaysia Campaign with Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (MDT COL)

Lotus’s Malaysia currently has 112 partnering local SMEs that offer more than 900 product lines, of which 90% are certified Halal. 
KJ on Anwar's options: Cut ties with Umno, free Najib, talk to Muhyiddin

KJ on Anwar's options: Cut ties with Umno, free Najib, talk to Muhyiddin

PM's 'twin dilemmas' will shape Malaysian politics for next few years.
Green Party pleads to S'gor ruler to reject Amirudin

Green Party pleads to S'gor ruler to reject Amirudin

Its secretary claims this is due to 'environmental damage' under MB's rule.
Taiwan Excellence Invites Malaysian Companies to Explore the Smart Future

Taiwan Excellence Invites Malaysian Companies to Explore the Smart Future

Malaysian companies are welcome to visit and exchange ideas.
After PAS protests 'Songkran Festival', organiser changes name

After PAS protests 'Songkran Festival', organiser changes name

Decision to rename festival is to avoid controversy. 
Fact-check: S'gor voter numbers did not spike by 750k

Fact-check: S'gor voter numbers did not spike by 750k

Voter numbers only increased by less than 70k before state polls.
LETTER | Fadhlina wise to ‘dodge a bullet’

LETTER | Fadhlina wise to ‘dodge a bullet’

Debate with PAS MP will not bring any good. 
British Museum sacks staff after items found missing

British Museum sacks staff after items found missing

It’s a highly unusual case, director says.
UOW Malaysia appoints renowned corporate figure as Chairman of the Board of Governors

UOW Malaysia appoints renowned corporate figure as Chairman of the Board of Governors

Dato Mohammad Medan bin Abdullah has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG) of UOW Malaysia University Colleges and Colleges.
AGC probes 'leaked memo' over dropping charges against Najib

AGC probes 'leaked memo' over dropping charges against Najib

The 2019 document, which has gone viral, was addressed to former AG Thomas.
Stop soliciting, giving commissions for development projects - Anwar

Stop soliciting, giving commissions for development projects - Anwar

UPDATED 1.23PM | Don’t cut company’s profit for minister or any political party, says PM.
Rosmah gets passport to visit daughter in Singapore

Rosmah gets passport to visit daughter in Singapore

Court of Appeal allows temporary release of her travel document.
PM: Don't blame Malays, Madani concept will take time to sink in

PM: Don't blame Malays, Madani concept will take time to sink in

UPDATED 1.23PM | Anwar takes state polls results as challenge, govt to do its best.
Jakim orders probe into claims officers actively involved in politics

Jakim orders probe into claims officers actively involved in politics

The department will not hesitate to impose disciplinary action, says DG.
Focus on your case instead of asking me to quit - Anwar raps Muhyiddin

Focus on your case instead of asking me to quit - Anwar raps Muhyiddin

UPDATED 12.37PM | 'Harapan-BN still commands supermajority in Parliament.'
Stop beating around the bush over Zahid's case, Bersatu tells AG

Stop beating around the bush over Zahid's case, Bersatu tells AG

Party leader questions AGC's delay in decision, despite lapse of four months.
Judge perceived to be involved in Loo's appointment as law firm partner: Shafee

Judge perceived to be involved in Loo's appointment as law firm partner: Shafee

UPDATED 12.55PM | Defence says there is a risk of 'pre-evaluation' on Sequerah's part. 
ArRahnukita celebrates 100 Gold 100 Winners of February

ArRahnukita celebrates 100 Gold 100 Winners of February

The 100 Gold 100 Winners campaign was organized by ArRahnukita from January to June 2023 to encourage more people to make gold a stable and secure form of investment, and throughout this campaign, more than 600 entries were received.
Another man on MACC wanted list claims persecution

Another man on MACC wanted list claims persecution

UPDATED 12PM | Mansoor alleges he is 'collateral damage', threatens to sue graft-buster.
LETTER |  Unmasking hypocrisy: Genuine reforms needed post-polls

LETTER | Unmasking hypocrisy: Genuine reforms needed post-polls

There is a need for systemic long-term changes to benefit the country.
LETTER | Re-delineation not a silver bullet to stop 'Green Wave'

LETTER | Re-delineation not a silver bullet to stop 'Green Wave'

There isn't enough time for the government to redraw electoral boundaries.
LETTER | Be sensitive to the struggles of ordinary Malaysians

LETTER | Be sensitive to the struggles of ordinary Malaysians

Rising cost of living burning a hole in our pockets.  
Perak Umno shoots down calls for Zahid's ouster

Perak Umno shoots down calls for Zahid's ouster

No one asked PN leaders to step down after Malacca, Johor polls, says Saarani. 
NEW SUPER™ Classic: An Instant Black Coffee made specially for the Malaysian Palate

NEW SUPER™ Classic: An Instant Black Coffee made specially for the Malaysian Palate

SUPER™, the iconic Coffee & Tea brand expands its range with a bold, black coffee - SUPER™ Classic
Local patriotic movie sets ‘Black Hawk Down’ legend straight

Local patriotic movie sets ‘Black Hawk Down’ legend straight

Director Adrian Teh wants ‘Malbatt: Misi Bakara’ to bring M’sians together.
COMMENT | Muhyiddin's acquittal - rarest of rare cases?

COMMENT | Muhyiddin's acquittal - rarest of rare cases?

'Trial hasn't even started... no evidence was adduced.'
Ebit Lew trial: Phone data couldn't be idenfitied - witness

Ebit Lew trial: Phone data couldn't be idenfitied - witness

Witness agreed that text messages could've been deleted.
COMMENT | Anwar, the Malays are just not that into you

COMMENT | Anwar, the Malays are just not that into you

No amount of pandering will change perception instilled by decades-long propaganda.
YOURSAY | Govt parties must step up now

YOURSAY | Govt parties must step up now

‘The government also needs to address institutional and electoral reforms.’