Archive - 29 August 2023

Chief secretary: Send as many reps as possible for PM's Merdeka address

Chief secretary: Send as many reps as possible for PM's Merdeka address

Zuki expects 5k to attend Anwar's National Day speech.
MOH: Free 3-in-1 vaccine for pregnant women starting next year

MOH: Free 3-in-1 vaccine for pregnant women starting next year

The vaccine will protect newborn babies from pertussis infection.
Cops receive 11 reports in Johor by-elections so far

Cops receive 11 reports in Johor by-elections so far

Johor police chief says reports involve election offences.
Petaling District has highest population, density in 2023 - DOSM

Petaling District has highest population, density in 2023 - DOSM

The district has a population of 2.3m and density of 4,783 per square km.
GLC Industry Players liven up the National Day parade in Putrajaya

GLC Industry Players liven up the National Day parade in Putrajaya

Find out more about the exciting parade that would be showcased during the National Day celebration
Govt not ruling out nuclear energy - Rafizi

Govt not ruling out nuclear energy - Rafizi

Minister says further consideration needed but nation cannot afford to be choosy.
AGC opposes Bersatu's bid to vacate 4 Sabah parliamentary seats

AGC opposes Bersatu's bid to vacate 4 Sabah parliamentary seats

Senior federal counsel says judicial review not applicable for the matter.
Wan Junaidi: Process to reintroduce Parliamentary Services Act at second stage

Wan Junaidi: Process to reintroduce Parliamentary Services Act at second stage

Relevant parties will draft a cabinet paper for further deliberation.
Stop acting like ‘Big Brother’, media veterans tell MCMC

Stop acting like ‘Big Brother’, media veterans tell MCMC

UPDATED 7.55PM | They remind govt that it was chosen on promises of reform.
'Tahfiz students' at concert were refugees, says businessperson

'Tahfiz students' at concert were refugees, says businessperson

He says critics should be more aware of the children's situation.
Anwar's special officer lodges police report over temple procession claim

Anwar's special officer lodges police report over temple procession claim

R Suresh Kumar wants cops to probe NGO for making false accusations against him. 
Shopee Launches First-of-its-Kind Nationwide Campaign

Shopee Launches First-of-its-Kind Nationwide Campaign

E-Commerce Leader Publishes Book of Homegrown Sellers in Every State
Cops to probe into false claims of Selangor closing tahfiz schools

Cops to probe into false claims of Selangor closing tahfiz schools

This comes after Selangor sultan's decree to investigate slanderous allegations.
Media practitioners to enjoy one-month handphone bill rebate

Media practitioners to enjoy one-month handphone bill rebate

This will be implemented in September.
Study claims one-third BN voters switched to PN in state polls

Study claims one-third BN voters switched to PN in state polls

'BN’s low vote transferability caused Harapan-BN to lose marginal seats.'
Pro-Harapan NGO moots establishing S'gor Indian transformation unit

Pro-Harapan NGO moots establishing S'gor Indian transformation unit

This is to help Harapan regain community's waning support, says Peis chief. 
Penang to give allocations to all reps based on 'existing policies' - CM

Penang to give allocations to all reps based on 'existing policies' - CM

However, the amount given to opposition assemblypersons will not be the same. 
1MDB trial: Jasmine Loo may be in last batch of witnesses, court told

1MDB trial: Jasmine Loo may be in last batch of witnesses, court told

UPDATED 5.11PM | Prosecution hasn't decided if ex-fugitive will be called.
Fahmi unveils 5G Rahmah plan with RM240 phone or less

Fahmi unveils 5G Rahmah plan with RM240 phone or less

It comes with a 60GB data plan for RM60 per month under a 2-year contract.
Potholes and drains: Over 1.3k small projects approved - Rafizi

Potholes and drains: Over 1.3k small projects approved - Rafizi

This is out of 3,398 applications received, minister says.
Rafizi: Inflation down to 2pct, will limit APs, IPs to lower costs

Rafizi: Inflation down to 2pct, will limit APs, IPs to lower costs

UPDATED 4.06PM | Limiting permits to lower imported goods prices - minister.
PAS no 2 plays Muafakat gambit with disgruntled Umno members

PAS no 2 plays Muafakat gambit with disgruntled Umno members

Unite the ummah, get rid of DAP allies, Tuan Ibrahim says.
Elmina plane crash: Voice data retrieved, analysis ongoing - Loke

Elmina plane crash: Voice data retrieved, analysis ongoing - Loke

Initial report will be released in about two weeks, says transport minister.

Speaker weighs allowance cut to combat MP absenteeism

Speaker weighs allowance cut to combat MP absenteeism

'MPs must spend certain amount of time in Dewan before being entitled to allowance.' 
Gambling kickbacks: Company denies involvement in polls funding

Gambling kickbacks: Company denies involvement in polls funding

It stresses that its directors have no links to any politicians.
Presence of 'tahfiz students' at concert draws flak

Presence of 'tahfiz students' at concert draws flak

A number of critics claim programme not in line with Islamic values.

Law sworn in as Penang state assembly speaker for third term

Law sworn in as Penang state assembly speaker for third term

His deputy is Bayan Lepas assemblyperson Azrul Mahathir Aziz.
Bersatu insists MACC probe citizenship for 54k China migrants claim

Bersatu insists MACC probe citizenship for 54k China migrants claim

This is despite Saifuddin, NRD already denying the allegations. 
COMMENT | Malaysia’s never-ending Merdeka agenda

COMMENT | Malaysia’s never-ending Merdeka agenda

Some seem hellbent on holding back the nation's progress.
Govt to allocate RM2b for national energy transition facility

Govt to allocate RM2b for national energy transition facility

Enabling seamless flow of financial resources towards energy transition projects.
Youth Parliamentary Debathon 2023 tackles education, living cost

Youth Parliamentary Debathon 2023 tackles education, living cost

MPs act as speakers while youths, aged 16-25, present arguments.
Election Court sets October for Segamat GE15 petition full trial

Election Court sets October for Segamat GE15 petition full trial

The court has fixed nine days for the trial. 
LETTER | Do patients have rights to decide for themselves?

LETTER | Do patients have rights to decide for themselves?

Today, patient's rights have increasingly become an important component of human rights.
UOW Malaysia confers Passion Teacher Awards 2023

UOW Malaysia confers Passion Teacher Awards 2023

Teachers of nine partner schools in Selangor took part, and it began with each school nominating 10 of the most passionate teachers in their midst.
Minister of Human Resources Officiates HRD Corp’s National Day Celebrations

Minister of Human Resources Officiates HRD Corp’s National Day Celebrations

he Semarak Merdeka: Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan Yang Ke-66 celebrated the diversity and unity of the organisation’s employees with a vibrant and fun-filled event. 
Mat Sabu: PAS abandoned Islamic state agenda for political expediency

Mat Sabu: PAS abandoned Islamic state agenda for political expediency

He says party also gave up on hudud to work with Umno.
LETTER | Fly the national flag of freedom with pride!

LETTER | Fly the national flag of freedom with pride!

The Jalur Gemilang represents the nation and not the government. 
Umno Youth chief wants start of 'blue and red wave' in Johor

Umno Youth chief wants start of 'blue and red wave' in Johor

Reject wave of extremist politics, Akmal Saleh says.
Cops quiz 10 over claims against senior public servants

Cops quiz 10 over claims against senior public servants

Police are also identifying social media account owners who made the allegations.
2023-08-29

2023-08-29

COMMENT | Some badly needed changes in education system

COMMENT | Some badly needed changes in education system

Will this government be the one to arrest our schools' decline?
MACC dragnet shows gambling kickbacks used in polls campaigns

MACC dragnet shows gambling kickbacks used in polls campaigns

'Tan Sri', 'Datuk Seri' among 14 arrested thus far.
COMMENT | Sanusi and the politics of buffoonery

COMMENT | Sanusi and the politics of buffoonery

Be wary of Kedah MB who is all puffed up and a danger to others.
Strictly no drones before, on Merdeka Day - aviation authority

Strictly no drones before, on Merdeka Day - aviation authority

They may disrupt celebrations, pose safety risks, says CAAM.
We will be fair to all even if we lose Malay votes - S'gor MB

We will be fair to all even if we lose Malay votes - S'gor MB

Amirudin says his administration will not neglect the needs of other races.
YOURSAY | Racism exists in every sector, not just in property market

YOURSAY | Racism exists in every sector, not just in property market

‘Many of our laws need to be overhauled and updated.’
COMMENT | I'm probably the most demonised M'sian in politics

COMMENT | I'm probably the most demonised M'sian in politics

I was accused of being CIA, KGB, communist, anti-Islam, anti-royalty.