Archive - 22 August 2023

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin can seek royal pardon

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin can seek royal pardon

Local official says the process will take one or two months.
China urges Japan to cancel plan to release Fukushima water into ocean

China urges Japan to cancel plan to release Fukushima water into ocean

Beijing spokesperson calls the move 'extremely selfish and irresponsible'.
Activist probed for questioning Anwar's role in conversion ceremony

Activist probed for questioning Anwar's role in conversion ceremony

UPDATED 11.05PM | Arun Dorasamy was questioned at Bukit Aman for about an hour yesterday.
Nik Aziz's son rains praise on Anwar amid conversion storm

Nik Aziz's son rains praise on Anwar amid conversion storm

'What is important is that there was no coercion,' he says.
Zahid didn't like being identified as school donor: ex-principal testifies

Zahid didn't like being identified as school donor: ex-principal testifies

Witness says DPM allocated RM30m to assist the school since 2012.
Govt, EC expands voting simulation to all schools

Govt, EC expands voting simulation to all schools

This is to help educate young voters on the voting process.
PAC aims to table Covid-19 management report in Oct Parliament session

PAC aims to table Covid-19 management report in Oct Parliament session

The PAC has interviewed 5 witnesses today.
Zafrul: Industrial master plan to be presented to cabinet tomorrow

Zafrul: Industrial master plan to be presented to cabinet tomorrow

The 2030 plan covers mission, priority, and how to transform industrial sector.
Redeem yourself, empower Kedah women - Wanita MCA tells Sanusi

Redeem yourself, empower Kedah women - Wanita MCA tells Sanusi

Wing chief criticises Kedah MB for swatting girl's head with paper.
Najib - one year in prison

Najib - one year in prison

The former premier is currently on trial for 25 charges related to 1MDB.

Semporna committed to improving hygiene, hospitality, and health issues

Semporna committed to improving hygiene, hospitality, and health issues

This comes after tourism minister complained of hygiene, health issues.
COMMENT | Supporting interns with minimum allowance

COMMENT | Supporting interns with minimum allowance

Global companies have the best recruitment, training strategies and programmes.
Road to Gold: Additional athletes may be discussed next month

Road to Gold: Additional athletes may be discussed next month

Meeting will also look into updates on new rankings.
Need for a stronger STEM-based education sector - minister

Need for a stronger STEM-based education sector - minister

Chang says country needs to produce more talent to take on digital world.
NGO president to run in Pulai as independent candidate

NGO president to run in Pulai as independent candidate

Samsudin aims to bring voice of NGOs to Parliament. 
Azalina defends Zahid, says Umno must change

Azalina defends Zahid, says Umno must change

She stresses the party must be more technologically savvy.
LETTER | Time to close ranks behind Selangor govt

LETTER | Time to close ranks behind Selangor govt

You win some, lose some in politics, but the struggle continues.
Dr M: Zeti's testimony proves I was right to dismiss Apandi

Dr M: Zeti's testimony proves I was right to dismiss Apandi

Ex-PM says he was startled to read that Zeti did report 1MDB wrongdoings to AG. 
Only two books taken: Minister says seizure ‘not a raid’

Only two books taken: Minister says seizure ‘not a raid’

Saifuddin says it did not involve the entire shop.
Think tank lauds move to separate AG, public prosecutor powers

Think tank lauds move to separate AG, public prosecutor powers

Such a step will enhance rule of law in Malaysia, says Ideas.
Father gets the noose for abusing daughter to death

Father gets the noose for abusing daughter to death

Judge says the entire defence case rested on mere denial. 
Former Thai PM Thaksin sentenced to 8 years in prison

Former Thai PM Thaksin sentenced to 8 years in prison

This follows his arrival in Thailand after a 15-year self-imposed exile.
Bookstore raid: Launch probe over 'excessive enforcement' - MP

Bookstore raid: Launch probe over 'excessive enforcement' - MP

UPDATED 5.11PM | 'It raises doubts about officers acting outside jurisdiction of the law.'
Monkey torture porn: Court denies group’s challenge over NFA decision

Monkey torture porn: Court denies group’s challenge over NFA decision

UPDATED 4.10PM | The application targets AGC, police, and federal govt.
Home minister defends Swatch raids, citing public complaints

Home minister defends Swatch raids, citing public complaints

UPDATED 5.16PM | 'We have a clear source of power.'
Take responsibility for PN's loss in N Sembilan, Muhyiddin told

Take responsibility for PN's loss in N Sembilan, Muhyiddin told

Chegubard says candidates who were more prepared had been sidelined.
Govt ready to move children from immigration depots soon

Govt ready to move children from immigration depots soon

80 children will be placed in new alternative detention centre in Nilai. 
BREAKING: AAAFx Surpasses 1 Million Website Users

BREAKING: AAAFx Surpasses 1 Million Website Users

Multi-awarded brokerage AAAFx celebrates a key milestone as its website traffic exceeded the 1-million mark in just 1 month
Fadhlina: Ministry probing alleged bullying of disabled student

Fadhlina: Ministry probing alleged bullying of disabled student

‘We will deal with it according to our work process.’
I requested PM to assist with religious conversion - Klang Perkim chief

I requested PM to assist with religious conversion - Klang Perkim chief

Stop spinning lies about the matter and accumulate sins, says Hushim Salleh.
PM raises iTekad allocation to RM10m

PM raises iTekad allocation to RM10m

UPDATED 2.58PM | Initial amount for micro-entrepreneurs programme was RM4m under Budget 2023. 
Govt to end frigid AC temperatures, replace suits with batik

Govt to end frigid AC temperatures, replace suits with batik

UPDATED 2.05PM | This is part of energy-saving efforts, says minister.
Govt not appealing ‘ponteng’ teacher court ruling

Govt not appealing ‘ponteng’ teacher court ruling

The 30-day period for appeal has ended.
Help me PM, pleads man arrested after sounding alarm on post-GE15 threats

Help me PM, pleads man arrested after sounding alarm on post-GE15 threats

Zulfadzli Halim just wants an update on his case after getting stonewalled. 
Khairy supports PM for presiding over religious conversion

Khairy supports PM for presiding over religious conversion

'Just because he's the PM, he does not stop being a Muslim.'
Elmina crash: Cockpit voice recorder to be sent to US manufacturer

Elmina crash: Cockpit voice recorder to be sent to US manufacturer

UPDATED 12.49PM | It will help retrieve the last 30 minutes of audio data.
Group raps imposition of 25pct entertainment  tax on KL live events

Group raps imposition of 25pct entertainment tax on KL live events

It says the move is disrupting ongoing and upcoming concerts in the country.
Court grants Lynas leave to challenge operating conditions

Court grants Lynas leave to challenge operating conditions

UPDATED 1.15PM | This application is allowed as there was no objection from AGC. 
Higher learning institutes must promote Madani concept - minister

Higher learning institutes must promote Madani concept - minister

'We want it to become a value that will elevate the country.'
LETTER | Be wary of lingering shadows of neo-colonisation

LETTER | Be wary of lingering shadows of neo-colonisation

Malaysians must remain vigilant to protect nation’s sovereignty. 
LETTER | Recurrent floods wreaking havoc on Bandar Hilir

LETTER | Recurrent floods wreaking havoc on Bandar Hilir

Residents' repeated plea for help falls on deaf ears.
Fostering Innovation: Building an Ecosystem for a Thriving Innovation-based Economy

Fostering Innovation: Building an Ecosystem for a Thriving Innovation-based Economy

Muda to back Amanah in Pulai, Simpang Jeram polls

Muda to back Amanah in Pulai, Simpang Jeram polls

This is to honour Salahuddin Ayub, says Johor Muda chief.
BHIC unit disposes of 20.77pct stake in Boustead Naval Shipyard for RM1

BHIC unit disposes of 20.77pct stake in Boustead Naval Shipyard for RM1

The entire stake is sold off to Ocean Sunshine.
NDSP #3 The Data Democracy: What is the value of your data to the Government?

NDSP #3 The Data Democracy: What is the value of your data to the Government?

LETTER | Sungai Pelek good example of Harapan-BN cooperation

LETTER | Sungai Pelek good example of Harapan-BN cooperation

Harapan wouldn't have been able to win here without Umno's support. 
COMMENT | Six quick steps to beat corruption

COMMENT | Six quick steps to beat corruption

Anwar should commit to the cause by taking quick action.
Fahmi: Enlighten public about preamble of Rukun Negara

Fahmi: Enlighten public about preamble of Rukun Negara

He is also considering having patriotism-themed programmes at schools. 
Malacca PKR leader upset party has no non-Malay excos

Malacca PKR leader upset party has no non-Malay excos

Review needed to test if PKR truly multiracial, Gue Teck says.
Cops probing alleged abuse of autistic child at Selangor school

Cops probing alleged abuse of autistic child at Selangor school

Doctor treated son, advised me to make police report, mother says.
Work to remove wreckage, debris of aircraft completed - police

Work to remove wreckage, debris of aircraft completed - police

Police control at the site will also stop.
Thaksin will be arrested upon arrival - Thai cops

Thaksin will be arrested upon arrival - Thai cops

74-year-old former Thai PM expected home at 9am today.
Communications Ministry to draft music act in 2 years

Communications Ministry to draft music act in 2 years

This is to regulate the industry and its marketing, Fahmi says.
YOURSAY | Tit-for-tat over logos

YOURSAY | Tit-for-tat over logos

’Can’t we even celebrate National Day as a united nation?’