Archive - 24 August 2023

Vernacular schools: Other languages don't defy Constitution, court hears

Vernacular schools: Other languages don't defy Constitution, court hears

National language is compulsory in those schools, senior federal counsel says.
N Sembilan MB announces portfolios for 11-member state exco

N Sembilan MB announces portfolios for 11-member state exco

Special sitting to swear in speaker and deputy on Sept 26.
Pahang PN confirms contesting in Pelangai by-election

Pahang PN confirms contesting in Pelangai by-election

Discussing most suitable candidate, Saifuddin Abdullah says.
'First, you kiss the president's hands, then you attack him'

'First, you kiss the president's hands, then you attack him'

Wanita Umno chief urges members to stay united, brave through 'tough times'.
Govt continuing efforts to keep prices in check - PM

Govt continuing efforts to keep prices in check - PM

UPDATED 10.47PM | Whole world facing this problem, Anwar says.
Hamzah confirms accounts frozen, says 'tyranny' won't stop him

Hamzah confirms accounts frozen, says 'tyranny' won't stop him

Dirty tactic desperate attempt by Anwar govt, Bersatu sec-gen says.
MACC denies issuing statement on Public Services Dept DG probe

MACC denies issuing statement on Public Services Dept DG probe

Issuing fake statement is malicious, misleading, commission says.
Wanita Umno rallies behind Zahid amid calls for him to quit

Wanita Umno rallies behind Zahid amid calls for him to quit

Umno grassroots should emulate PAS supporters who stay loyal, says one leader.
Cabinet has approved progressive wage policy - Rafizi

Cabinet has approved progressive wage policy - Rafizi

The economy minister says the details to be tabled in Budget 2024.
Hadith module: Conduct thorough research, Education Ministry urged

Hadith module: Conduct thorough research, Education Ministry urged

Implications on cultural diversity, social inclusivity, KLSCAH says.
Policeman faces 98 charges of accepting bribes

Policeman faces 98 charges of accepting bribes

The cop pleads not guilty to accepting money totalling RM31,400 .
Umno contesting on own ticket just personal opinion - Azalina

Umno contesting on own ticket just personal opinion - Azalina

She says it represents her views and thoughts on politics.
Don't engage in polemic over hadith module - Abim

Don't engage in polemic over hadith module - Abim

'All quarters should respectfully accept this government initiative.' 
Appellate court to hear Najib's bid to stay RM2.28b 1MDB trial tomorrow

Appellate court to hear Najib's bid to stay RM2.28b 1MDB trial tomorrow

UPDATED 5.22PM | Ex-PM seeks to stay trial pending disposal of his appeal to recuse Sequerah.
Penang PAS: DAP rattled, fortress breached, collapse inevitable

Penang PAS: DAP rattled, fortress breached, collapse inevitable

People ready to switch to new clean, stable bloc, says its chief commissioner.

Akalbudi trial: Zahid's lawyers urge AG to decide on review bid

Akalbudi trial: Zahid's lawyers urge AG to decide on review bid

Letters sent to prosecutors in December and January, lawyers say.
Engage with us, not shut us out - activist tells govt

Engage with us, not shut us out - activist tells govt

S Shashi Kumar says the government should hold dialogues with NGOs.
LETTER | Please offer cash to families affected by tragedies

LETTER | Please offer cash to families affected by tragedies

The government must make this a standard practice.
LETTER | Hadith module: Schools are meant to be secular in nature

LETTER | Hadith module: Schools are meant to be secular in nature

ketuanan Melayu, Islamic agenda gaining firmer ground day by day.
US govt seeks review in ex-guard's unlawful dismissal case

US govt seeks review in ex-guard's unlawful dismissal case

Rep says compensation will be delayed following a judicial review application.
Penang govt asks MBSP to cancel approval for Kepala Batas concert

Penang govt asks MBSP to cancel approval for Kepala Batas concert

DCM says there are objections to it being held close to Maulidur Rasul.
New N Sembilan administration: Umno gets four exco seats

New N Sembilan administration: Umno gets four exco seats

It also includes a senior post for its state chief.
Wastewater discharged from Japan nuclear power plant monitored closely

Wastewater discharged from Japan nuclear power plant monitored closely

Japanese embassy officer says IAEA, Tepco committed to ensuring safe discharge.
I helped deposit RM200k cash into Rosmah's account - witness

I helped deposit RM200k cash into Rosmah's account - witness

UPDATED 2.48PM | He handled the money contained in an envelope to be brought to a bank, court hears. 
Anwar congratulates India on historic moon landing

Anwar congratulates India on historic moon landing

It’s a success not only for India but Asia, he says. 
Banker: Rosmah's account received over RM1m between 2014-17

Banker: Rosmah's account received over RM1m between 2014-17

UPDATED 1.37PM | Affin Bank’s Nor Ashikin says there were 27 transactions. 
LETTER | Sick and abandoned projects - Why they keep persisting

LETTER | Sick and abandoned projects - Why they keep persisting

We must reduce purchasers' risk and not add more burden on the developers.
Job ads: Unionist slams employers' reluctance to disclose salary

Job ads: Unionist slams employers' reluctance to disclose salary

Andrew Lo says this proves that starting salary for graduates is too low.
Pelangai by-election on Oct 7

Pelangai by-election on Oct 7

UPDATED 12.51PM | Nomination on Sept 23, early voting on Oct 3. 
Malacca Umno lawmaker attends start of Johor PN campaign

Malacca Umno lawmaker attends start of Johor PN campaign

UPDATED 12.41PM | Jailani's presence likely to ruffle feathers in Umno leadership.
LETTER | Concerns over rising extreme ethnonationalism in Sarawak

LETTER | Concerns over rising extreme ethnonationalism in Sarawak

Racial rhetoric in Peninsula Malaysia is among the cause.  
LETTER | Combating nurse burnout

LETTER | Combating nurse burnout

We must provide support for our healthcare frontliners. 
Johor state by-election gateway for 'PN wave': Sanusi

Johor state by-election gateway for 'PN wave': Sanusi

'We will take over the state in another two and a half years.'
Rosmah not gainfully employed, yet made large deposits - DPP

Rosmah not gainfully employed, yet made large deposits - DPP

UPDATED 11.03AM | Sums deposited disproportionate to the accused’s means, prosecution says. 
New 'Imam Al-Nawawi 40 Hadith' module for Muslims only: Edu Ministry

New 'Imam Al-Nawawi 40 Hadith' module for Muslims only: Edu Ministry

Group expresses concern non-Muslim students might be taught this module too.  
Judge rejects bid to postpone Rosmah’s RM7m money laundering trial

Judge rejects bid to postpone Rosmah’s RM7m money laundering trial

UPDATED 10.45AM | Case has been pending since 2018, judge says. 
COMMENT | Much ado about conversion

COMMENT | Much ado about conversion

No need to romanticise conversion, even if it involves PM.     
Environmentalists want probe on Sirim's forest management audits

Environmentalists want probe on Sirim's forest management audits

RimbaWatch alleges Sirim grossly misrepresented Orang Asli's situation.
PM: Govt to keep at eradicating leakages, wastage

PM: Govt to keep at eradicating leakages, wastage

Anwar says billions are lost yearly to financial crimes.
Kedah cops receive 306 reports during state polls

Kedah cops receive 306 reports during state polls

40 cases have been referred to DPP, Alzafny says. 
YOURSAY | Give clear timeline for improvements to draconian law

YOURSAY | Give clear timeline for improvements to draconian law

‘No one should be incarcerated without trial.’