Archive - 10 September 2023

Saddiq: Why should I quit as MP when others betrayed voters?

Saddiq: Why should I quit as MP when others betrayed voters?

UPDATED 10.37PM | We vowed to fight corruption, Muda chief says.
PKR Youth urges Syed Saddiq to vacate seat after govt bloc exit

PKR Youth urges Syed Saddiq to vacate seat after govt bloc exit

People chose Muda due to electoral pact with Harapan, Haziq says.
T'ganu police deny 'Op Khas Motosikal' sabotage claims

T'ganu police deny 'Op Khas Motosikal' sabotage claims

State's top cop says action was taken based on public complaints.
Govt to submit Tommy Thomas memoir RCI member list to Agong

Govt to submit Tommy Thomas memoir RCI member list to Agong

DPM says the move would speed up the work of the commission.
K'tan PKR seeks state govt explanation on unsegregated concert

K'tan PKR seeks state govt explanation on unsegregated concert

Party leader says it allegedly violated state's entertainment enactment.
Govt mental health crisis hotline received 24,346 calls in August

Govt mental health crisis hotline received 24,346 calls in August

DG says clients received support, emotional help and specific interventions.
Govt urges online sexual harassment victims to lodge police reports

Govt urges online sexual harassment victims to lodge police reports

Communication gadgets, social media have seen an increase in cases.
RTD DG should be part of special task force - Loke

RTD DG should be part of special task force - Loke

He says dept involvement necessary as it possesses info on alleged misconduct.
Syed Saddiq quits govt bench - sources

Syed Saddiq quits govt bench - sources

UPDATED 7.02PM | Muda will be in the opposition but not part of PN.
Zahid DNAA -  PN Youth wing to hold protest in KL on Sept 16

Zahid DNAA - PN Youth wing to hold protest in KL on Sept 16

UPDATED 2.56PM | Wing's chief says the rally is to create awareness of the case.
Guan Eng to PN: Harapan still won state elections by popular vote

Guan Eng to PN: Harapan still won state elections by popular vote

The DAP leader says this shows that Malaysians reject the opposition.
Rights group wants Suhakam officials to resign over failure to probe ex-chief

Rights group wants Suhakam officials to resign over failure to probe ex-chief

'Poor handling of complaints against former chairperson shows lack of independence.'
Loke reminds Syed Saddiq he owes Muar win to Harapan

Loke reminds Syed Saddiq he owes Muar win to Harapan

UPDATED 2.20PM | He says up to Muda to decide on withdrawing from govt.
COMMENT | Pulai: A slap on both Harapan-BN and PN by voters

COMMENT | Pulai: A slap on both Harapan-BN and PN by voters

Low turnout indicates the electorate's displeasure towards both coalitions.
Loke preaches unity, moderation with allies in DAP congress

Loke preaches unity, moderation with allies in DAP congress

UPDATED 2.26PM | He stresses that DAP is a centre-left party, not communist.
Zambry to contact Morroccan counterpart, offer aid over quake

Zambry to contact Morroccan counterpart, offer aid over quake

No Malaysians found to be affected in disaster so far.
COMMENT | Is your money going to a good cause?

COMMENT | Is your money going to a good cause?

Certain charities lack transparency on how donations are spent.
COMMENT | Those in power need to prove themselves more to the people

COMMENT | Those in power need to prove themselves more to the people

If there is sincerity, then positive public perception will follow.
PHOTO ESSAY | Former crossdresser finds new life selling tombstones

PHOTO ESSAY | Former crossdresser finds new life selling tombstones

He acknowledges that the transition was not easy.
Zahid makes maiden visit at DAP conference

Zahid makes maiden visit at DAP conference

UPDATED 10.57AM | Other senior BN leaders are also present at the event.
PN: Anwar oversteps authority in rejecting calls to debate Zahid's case

PN: Anwar oversteps authority in rejecting calls to debate Zahid's case

Takiyuddin says PM has no right to decide whether debate goes ahead.
Walid - an action film with a strong social message

Walid - an action film with a strong social message

Director says film tackles issues many Malaysians choose to ignore.
With Pulai win, two-thirds majority for govt rests on Muda's support

With Pulai win, two-thirds majority for govt rests on Muda's support

Govt will only have 147 seats in Parliament without the youth party.
Rafizi: 12th M'sia Plan mid-term review to include 17 radical shifts

Rafizi: 12th M'sia Plan mid-term review to include 17 radical shifts

Minister says previous policies to address certain issues 'not radical enough'.
Armizan proposes Sabah's local rice be included in price control list

Armizan proposes Sabah's local rice be included in price control list

Rice industry in Sabah is different from peninsula, he says. 
Proposal to build 'BMW' toilets nationwide in 2024 budget - Nga

Proposal to build 'BMW' toilets nationwide in 2024 budget - Nga

It comes under the national public utility reform agenda, he says. 
Amidst twin losses, PN closes the gap

Amidst twin losses, PN closes the gap

Data shows PN’s votes increased significantly in Simpang Jeram and Pulai. 
YOURSAY | In Pulai and Simpang Jeram, Bangsa Johor has won

YOURSAY | In Pulai and Simpang Jeram, Bangsa Johor has won

‘Unity govt best combination to rule country for the foreseeable future.’