Archive - 25 August 2023

Zahid shares stage with BN, Amanah leaders to start Pulai campaign

Zahid shares stage with BN, Amanah leaders to start Pulai campaign

Two-thirds majority in Parliament at stake, BN chairperson says.
Open Ceremony for the Production of CNY Action Comedy 2024, "Happy Dragons"

Open Ceremony for the Production of CNY Action Comedy 2024, "Happy Dragons"

Freddie Wong, Remon Lim, Eric Chen, Sam Chong Bringing Laughter Together
Govt must battle slander, incitement in coming election - Anwar

Govt must battle slander, incitement in coming election - Anwar

Experienced BN and progressive Harapan can save country, PM says.
Pulai Umno chief dismisses 'rejection' of Harapan candidate

Pulai Umno chief dismisses 'rejection' of Harapan candidate

Nur Jazlan decries 'dirty tactic' in run-up to by-election.
Special financial zone to be created in Forest City - PM

Special financial zone to be created in Forest City - PM

Cost of doing business will be more affordable, Anwar says.
Umno members reminded not to violate party constitution

Umno members reminded not to violate party constitution

'Important for every member to maintain dignity of party.’
Anwar: Unity govt won’t impose Hadith module on non-Muslims

Anwar: Unity govt won’t impose Hadith module on non-Muslims

He says it is for Muslim teachers, students to strengthen their Islamic understanding.
Ilham: BN supporters deserting, but Zahid's ouster won't help

Ilham: BN supporters deserting, but Zahid's ouster won't help

Umno needs major overhaul to recover, says the think tank.
Rahmah Sales including eggs, oil, and rice aid 600k Johoreans

Rahmah Sales including eggs, oil, and rice aid 600k Johoreans

Goods sold 10-30pct cheaper than market price.
PM: Political party symbols can't be used for govt aid

PM: Political party symbols can't be used for govt aid

UPDATED 5.47PM | This is because such aid comes from the govt, says Anwar Ibrahim.
No turning back - S'wak to continue teaching science, maths in English: Annuar

No turning back - S'wak to continue teaching science, maths in English: Annuar

By hook or by crook, the state will continue with this policy. 
Nomination for Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections tomorrow

Nomination for Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections tomorrow

A total of 22 sets of nomination forms have been sold.
Bersih praises Kelantan's constituency funding move

Bersih praises Kelantan's constituency funding move

It wants all states, federal govt to emulate allocation distribution scheme.
Court upholds doctors' right to dispense Ivermectin

Court upholds doctors' right to dispense Ivermectin

They can do this even if it goes against Health Ministry prohibition.
Asean MP group lauds new Thai govt, questions military's role

Asean MP group lauds new Thai govt, questions military's role

Key on the agenda should be the restoration and rebuilding of democracy.
After protest, dangdut sensation Baby Shima's gig venue switched

After protest, dangdut sensation Baby Shima's gig venue switched

There were complaints of concert being 2 days after Maulidur Rasul.
Body of homeless man found in drain in Batu Pahat

Body of homeless man found in drain in Batu Pahat

Police classify the case as sudden death.
Indonesia considering joining BRICS, says Jokowi

Indonesia considering joining BRICS, says Jokowi

We want to study the matter first, he says. 
Coming soon: Bill to restore Parliament independence

Coming soon: Bill to restore Parliament independence

Wan Junaidi says it is scheduled to be tabled in October.
Zahid vows to act against Rembia rep

Zahid vows to act against Rembia rep

‘Matter is being probed and I’ll get a report soon.’
Court extends Vincent Tan’s interim restraining order against Sanusi

Court extends Vincent Tan’s interim restraining order against Sanusi

UPDATED 1.42PM | This is over MB's claim of impropriety over the Klang River cleaning project.
Najib fails in bid to stay RM2.28b 1MDB trial

Najib fails in bid to stay RM2.28b 1MDB trial

UPDATED 11.42AM | His trial will still go on at KL High Court next week.
Muhyiddin's son-in-law, lawyer now on Interpol's red list

Muhyiddin's son-in-law, lawyer now on Interpol's red list

IGP confirms cops applied for the notice on the duo.
HR Practitioners Assembled Largest Human Mosaic of "Bapa Kemerdekaan" In Conjunction With Merdeka Month

HR Practitioners Assembled Largest Human Mosaic of "Bapa Kemerdekaan" In Conjunction With Merdeka Month

Q3 Managements Solutions and MyFreelys Academy together had a common mission to pay a tribute to our forefathers by doing their part and incorporating a special element this year in their annual Malaysian Employment Laws Conference (MELC) 2023. 
COMMENT | Why reward failure?

COMMENT | Why reward failure?

What did the taxpayer do to deserve all of them?
LETTER | Establishment of special schools merits re-evaluation

LETTER | Establishment of special schools merits re-evaluation

Pursuing such an ambitious plan might entail a high cost.
'Love and lust'- Anwar's aide vs Hadi's aide

'Love and lust'- Anwar's aide vs Hadi's aide

PAS president's secretary offers a bittersweet retort.

COMMENT | Extremists should go and live on fantasy island

COMMENT | Extremists should go and live on fantasy island

The rest of us prefer living in a harmonious and just society.
COMMENT | Lip service paid to 'don't be afraid to criticise' credo

COMMENT | Lip service paid to 'don't be afraid to criticise' credo

Police probing activists despite PM's past assurances that criticism is welcomed. 
Teenager missing, feared drowned in Rompin

Teenager missing, feared drowned in Rompin

Search and rescue operation will continue today - police. 
COMMENT | Is Saifuddin the ‘reformasi’ home minister we need?

COMMENT | Is Saifuddin the ‘reformasi’ home minister we need?

He is not covering himself in glory as a reformist.
Data leak claims in insurance scheme not accurate - MBI Selangor

Data leak claims in insurance scheme not accurate - MBI Selangor

Automatic registration but policy recipient still needs to self-verify.
YOURSAY | Govt turning national schools into ‘little madrasahs’

YOURSAY | Govt turning national schools into ‘little madrasahs’

‘For unity, kids should go to schools in secular Malaysia.’
Hamzah’s accounts frozen

Hamzah’s accounts frozen

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