Archive - 3 September 2023

Anwar admits 'weaknesses' in govt communication

Anwar admits 'weaknesses' in govt communication

PM gets brickbats from Form 6 student saying govt drowned by 'slander'.
No boycott, MCA targets at least 70pct turnout in Pulai, Wee says

No boycott, MCA targets at least 70pct turnout in Pulai, Wee says

MCA support in by-election for govt stability, party chief says.
'Inappropriate' for Muhyiddin to issue 'haram' decree - Suhaizan

'Inappropriate' for Muhyiddin to issue 'haram' decree - Suhaizan

UPDATED 9.17PM | Making light of Allah's decrees, Pulai candidate says.
‘Two-thirds’ narrative dominates Pulai polls

‘Two-thirds’ narrative dominates Pulai polls

ANALYSIS | ‘More DAP seats’ warning is PN's main campaign offering so far.
Police to quiz Hadi tomorrow, unaware of Dr M meet

Police to quiz Hadi tomorrow, unaware of Dr M meet

PAS chief's questioning yesterday postponed, allegedly due to health reasons.
Anwar: Govt to make it easier for disabled to join TVET programmes

Anwar: Govt to make it easier for disabled to join TVET programmes

He says entry requirements for group's technical, vocational studies will be eased.  
Umno leaders drub Muhyiddin saying voting for Suhaizan 'haram'

Umno leaders drub Muhyiddin saying voting for Suhaizan 'haram'

Ex-PM cites rising cost of living, says Malays would lose power.
'Severe punishment', whipping proposed for child abuse

'Severe punishment', whipping proposed for child abuse

Children's Commission Bill to be tabled in October.
Fahmi assures no ‘iron-fist’ treatment towards media

Fahmi assures no ‘iron-fist’ treatment towards media

He insists current media freedom better than previous regimes.
PM says RM500m approved for Johor's Sultanah Aminah Hospital upgrades

PM says RM500m approved for Johor's Sultanah Aminah Hospital upgrades

This includes the construction of a multi-storey carpark to alleviate congestion.
Fahmi: Muhyiddin's '78 more seats' claim a scare tactic

Fahmi: Muhyiddin's '78 more seats' claim a scare tactic

UPDATED 3.51PM | Minister says purported Parliament seat increase an 'imagination'.
Cops receive 4 tiger sighting reports in Batang Kali, surrounding areas

Cops receive 4 tiger sighting reports in Batang Kali, surrounding areas

Police urge the public to be on alert and be careful.
Carbon trading to be part of S'wak new green economy bill

Carbon trading to be part of S'wak new green economy bill

Abang Johari says new law tabling in November, revenue by 2030.
Did Hadi feign illness to avoid probe? Asks PKR man after Dr M meet

Did Hadi feign illness to avoid probe? Asks PKR man after Dr M meet

Police interview postponed due to health reasons, hours after Dr M-Hadi meeting.
Former PAS lawmaker joins Amanah

Former PAS lawmaker joins Amanah

Mohamad Sabu welcomes ex-military veteran into party.
COMMENT | Why journalists don’t ask difficult questions

COMMENT | Why journalists don’t ask difficult questions

Media practitioners must consider vested interests, social order, personal safety.
Student group crowdfunds to challenge varsity concert rules

Student group crowdfunds to challenge varsity concert rules

'Universities will have the right to dismiss concert-related activities.'
COMMENT | Unravelling Peninsular M'sia's 'social contract'

COMMENT | Unravelling Peninsular M'sia's 'social contract'

The founding fathers sought to create a secular, pluralistic, multireligious nation.
YOURSAY | Congrats S’pore, you’re a lesson M’sia will never learn

YOURSAY | Congrats S’pore, you’re a lesson M’sia will never learn

‘We’re just across the causeway but do not share the same sun.’