Archive - 23 August 2023

IRB freezes opposition leader, family’s bank accounts

IRB freezes opposition leader, family’s bank accounts

UPDATED 10.53PM | Sources confirm accounts frozen today, believed to be linked to MACC probe.
Amanah's Simpang Jeram candidate a native who wants to help

Amanah's Simpang Jeram candidate a native who wants to help

Nazri says he wants to develop local economy and address falsh floods.
Jawi probes multi-religious prayers at groundbreaking event

Jawi probes multi-religious prayers at groundbreaking event

'Refer to authorities to ensure such practices do not violate Islamic law.'
MOH to screen Japanese food imports for harmful materials

MOH to screen Japanese food imports for harmful materials

This follows the country's plan to release water from Fukushima plant.
Saravanan defends multi-faith prayers at MIC ceremony

Saravanan defends multi-faith prayers at MIC ceremony

MIC has members of various religions, says party leader.
Nga downplays 'rocket' on mock cheques for schools after friendly fire

Nga downplays 'rocket' on mock cheques for schools after friendly fire

Minister courts flak over DAP, Harapan logos on contributions.
DAP veteran torches anti-incinerator PKR reps, calls them 'populists'

DAP veteran torches anti-incinerator PKR reps, calls them 'populists'

'Move it to your constituency if you think it is good,' Rawang rep retorts. 
AGC acting for Dr M in Renong lawsuit

AGC acting for Dr M in Renong lawsuit

This is as the alleged incident occurred when Mahathir was prime minister.
Activist's boycott call a cheap publicity stunt, says PKR man

Activist's boycott call a cheap publicity stunt, says PKR man

Party's religious understanding chief says it undermines election process, religious freedom.
Books seizure 'barbaric' act, slams shop owner

Books seizure 'barbaric' act, slams shop owner

'What reform is the Madani government talking about?' wonders Benz Ali.

PN tasks businessperson, surgeon with breaching Umno fort

PN tasks businessperson, surgeon with breaching Umno fort

Muhyiddin announces the candidates for the Sept 9 by-elections in Johor.
High Sugar But Not Quite Diabetic

High Sugar But Not Quite Diabetic

The progression to diabetes happens in stages. For example, before you get diabetes, chances are your blood glucose levels are above normal but below the threshold for diabetes. This is called prediabetes.
Kelantan MB wants to meet Anwar soon

Kelantan MB wants to meet Anwar soon

State and federal govt have been on good terms, Nassuruddin says.
Insurance scheme 'data breach': S'gor MB clears the air

Insurance scheme 'data breach': S'gor MB clears the air

This comes after residents claim they were registered without their knowledge.
Court denies Arul Kanda, Irwan's bid to nullify 1MDB suit

Court denies Arul Kanda, Irwan's bid to nullify 1MDB suit

UPDATED 4.54PM | Full trial is needed to hear allegations of fraud, court rules. 
Activist refuses to surrender phone, walks off from Bukit Aman

Activist refuses to surrender phone, walks off from Bukit Aman

This is linked to a video of PM presiding over religious conversion ceremony.
Happy birthday, pandas

Happy birthday, pandas

KINILENS | Xing Xing and Liang Liang celebrate their 17th birthday today. 
LETTER | Credit your predecessors’ contributions, Fadhlina

LETTER | Credit your predecessors’ contributions, Fadhlina

Education blueprint’s success due to past ministers and ministry staff’s efforts. 
Kelantan, Kedah to use federal National Day logo, theme

Kelantan, Kedah to use federal National Day logo, theme

However, Kelantan will add ‘Membangun Bersama Islam’ to the theme. 
SC sees rapid increase in scam complaints since pandemic

SC sees rapid increase in scam complaints since pandemic

Most of these illegal schemes are promoted via social media.
PKR MP wants better SOPs after Saifuddin explains book seizure

PKR MP wants better SOPs after Saifuddin explains book seizure

Lee says Home Ministry's actions not in line with Madani spirit. 
Selangor MB reveals excos' portfolios, to handle five

Selangor MB reveals excos' portfolios, to handle five

UPDATED 2.45PM | Education, Finance and Economy are among Amirudin's portfolios.
'Playful swat' sign of friendliness - PAS rep defends Sanusi

'Playful swat' sign of friendliness - PAS rep defends Sanusi

Different cultures in different places, says Jabi assemblyperson Azman Ibrahim.

Activist urges Indians to boycott polls in protest against PM

Activist urges Indians to boycott polls in protest against PM

UPDATED 12.12PM | This is over Anwar’s involvement in conversion event of an Indian youth. 
Lalamove Provides Support To FindAPet.my In Delivering Supplies To Pet Adopters

Lalamove Provides Support To FindAPet.my In Delivering Supplies To Pet Adopters

Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with FindAPet.my, a pet adoption platform. 
COMMENT | Why aren’t journalists asking hard questions?

COMMENT | Why aren’t journalists asking hard questions?

Look at the bigger picture and research the background.
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ZuluTrade Connects Traders with 1000+ Leading Brokers Worldwide

ZuluTrade creates more opportunities for traders globally.
No blacklist, so comedy club owners withdraw court action

No blacklist, so comedy club owners withdraw court action

UPDATED 12.28PM | Their counsel says DBKL only took back the club's permit.
LETTER | Now the right time for all politicians to cease fire

LETTER | Now the right time for all politicians to cease fire

Let's move on and focus on what is best for the country.

Ramkarpal: Abolishing Sosma not in pipeline, govt to improve it instead

Ramkarpal: Abolishing Sosma not in pipeline, govt to improve it instead

UPDATED 11.02AM | Deputy minister says several amendments will be introduced in stages.
Jagdeep vows to serve all as Penang deputy CM II

Jagdeep vows to serve all as Penang deputy CM II

He describes claims the post is reserved for Tamils as ‘petty and racist’. 
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Swatch obtains leave to challenge Pride collection watch seizure

Swatch obtains leave to challenge Pride collection watch seizure

UPDATED 9.55AM | Court will set date to hear arguments on merits of judicial review.
Health Ministry to establish institute for pre-hospital care, disaster medicine

Health Ministry to establish institute for pre-hospital care, disaster medicine

‘This is to ensure best services are offered during calamities or disasters.’
COMMENT | Why PM presiding over religious conversion is controversial

COMMENT | Why PM presiding over religious conversion is controversial

It sends a message about the relationship between Muslims, non-Muslims at large.
Comply with laws, Sivakumar tells employers over wage issues

Comply with laws, Sivakumar tells employers over wage issues

Unpaid or withheld wages are indicators of forced labour, he says. 
COMMENT | Govt is confusing us with arbitrary diktats

COMMENT | Govt is confusing us with arbitrary diktats

Swatch debacle once again makes M'sia an international laughing stock.
Education blueprint a success over 10 years since implementation

Education blueprint a success over 10 years since implementation

Challenges were overcome with determination and sustainable innovation, ministry says. 
YOURSAY | Watches cannot destroy a nation, extremism can

YOURSAY | Watches cannot destroy a nation, extremism can

‘Stop fighting shadows and address real problems.’ 
Bersatu gets short end of stick

Bersatu gets short end of stick

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