Archive - 18 September 2023

Govt approves ECRL integrated land use master plan - PM

Govt approves ECRL integrated land use master plan - PM

Driving development around 20 stations along ECRL.
Botched circumcision: Court reduces damages, RM3.1m to RM123k

Botched circumcision: Court reduces damages, RM3.1m to RM123k

22-year-old lost the head of his penis 13 years ago.
Severe haze unlikely in near future - MetMalaysia

Severe haze unlikely in near future - MetMalaysia

'Reduction in number of hotspots in Kalimantan and Sumatra.'
Enough rice stockpile to meet domestic demand - Mat Sabu

Enough rice stockpile to meet domestic demand - Mat Sabu

PARLIAMENT | Promises rice supply restoration within one month.
Minister: LTAT at risk of liquidity issues, Boustead Plantation sale needed

Minister: LTAT at risk of liquidity issues, Boustead Plantation sale needed

PARLIAMENT | Dangerous to put all eggs in one basket, says Mohamad Hasan.
Govt to launch Rahmah rice sale

Govt to launch Rahmah rice sale

PARLIAMENT | Consumers can obtain rice at a subsidised price through the programme.
Dr M can become PM again if foes off guard, cautions Salleh

Dr M can become PM again if foes off guard, cautions Salleh

Don't underestimate the will of an old man, Umno leader says.
Sim: Not right time to reimplement GST as global economy slow

Sim: Not right time to reimplement GST as global economy slow

Govt should explore other methods like better fiscal management, he says.
'Prince Faisal' transferred RM60m to Najib: Bank Negara analyst

'Prince Faisal' transferred RM60m to Najib: Bank Negara analyst

UPDATED 5.10PM | Saudi prince transferred amount in 2011, Adam says.
Cops record 3 PSM leaders' statements over farmers protest at Parliament

Cops record 3 PSM leaders' statements over farmers protest at Parliament

Trio refuses to answer questions, will deal with it in court - lawyer.
Mat Sabu shoots down rice sale ban proposal: 'Foreigners have to eat too'

Mat Sabu shoots down rice sale ban proposal: 'Foreigners have to eat too'

PARLIAMENT | 'Don't forget that they contribute to our country's development.'
Zahid's DNAA: Can ask PM in Parliament tomorrow, Azalina tells MPs

Zahid's DNAA: Can ask PM in Parliament tomorrow, Azalina tells MPs

PARLIAMENT | She says reps can do so during the Prime Minister's Question Time.
Tun Faisal: Charge Zahid or we may take to the streets again

Tun Faisal: Charge Zahid or we may take to the streets again

Fulfil our 3 demands immediately or else, says Bersatu leader.
Syed Saddiq slams Anwar's 'no action, talk only' govt

Syed Saddiq slams Anwar's 'no action, talk only' govt

Plenty of support for govt to implement promised reforms, says MP.
Malaysia's secured 2nd batch of investment commitments from China this year

Malaysia's secured 2nd batch of investment commitments from China this year

MOUs expected to bring RM19.84b worth of investments.
Professionalism eclipses political animus at Loke-Samsuri meet

Professionalism eclipses political animus at Loke-Samsuri meet

Both leaders say they had a good breakfast meeting with each other.
LFL: No legal basis for police probe on 'Save Malaysia' rally

LFL: No legal basis for police probe on 'Save Malaysia' rally

'Court ruled Section 9(5) of the PAA as unconstitutional back in 2014.'
Azalina raps PN for not separating AG and PP when in power

Azalina raps PN for not separating AG and PP when in power

PARLIAMENT | She says it is unfair for the opposition to cry selective prosecution.
MP SPEAKS | Malaysia's crisis with unity

MP SPEAKS | Malaysia's crisis with unity

Malaysians should end the reign of 'short-sighted politics'.
Time Digital Masterclass: Empowering SMEs Today, Online Success in One Place

Time Digital Masterclass: Empowering SMEs Today, Online Success in One Place

Learn valuable digital skills that will help SMEs on how to pursue greater business outcomes

New expressway promises economic spillover for Simpang Pelangai

New expressway promises economic spillover for Simpang Pelangai

LTU development expected to upshoot surrounding residents' income generation.
Pie It Forward by donating pastry treats to needy kids

Pie It Forward by donating pastry treats to needy kids

Young adults with special needs make the pies, proceeds sent to shelters. 
KJ slams Kit Siang's one-liner over Zahid's DNAA

KJ slams Kit Siang's one-liner over Zahid's DNAA

Ex-Umno leader says veteran politician is 'cleansing new best friend' Umno.
LETTER | Let the law take its course

LETTER | Let the law take its course

By not adhering to this moral duty, it destabilises society.
Commerce.Asia Triumphs with ‘Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award 2023’

Commerce.Asia Triumphs with ‘Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award 2023’

This regional accolade comes at a time when the Commerce.Asia Group has been making significant strides within the e-commerce landscape of Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Eating out 'addiction' shrinks disposable income, Rafizi blames past policies

Eating out 'addiction' shrinks disposable income, Rafizi blames past policies

‘Percentage of income spent on buying cooked food higher than other nations.’
Viral screencap on Perdana fellow was fabricated, says Zafrul's officer

Viral screencap on Perdana fellow was fabricated, says Zafrul's officer

Shared image alleges that discredited scholar still on payroll.
Ex-EC official moots constitutional amendment to avoid 'costly' by-elections

Ex-EC official moots constitutional amendment to avoid 'costly' by-elections

This is in the case of incumbents' unexpected demise, says Wan Ahmad.
Stateless boy with HIV dies after being deprived treatment for years

Stateless boy with HIV dies after being deprived treatment for years

Stateless indigenous folk charged foreigner fees in public hospitals, risking their lives. 
COMMENT | Why building more won't make houses affordable

COMMENT | Why building more won't make houses affordable

Housing solutions will have to be local and community-based.
Perak govt begins pilot project to produce TVET graduates

Perak govt begins pilot project to produce TVET graduates

Programme is in line with 2030 Perak Sejahtera Plan – Sivanesan. 
COMMENT | Malaysia cannot move forward with bumiputera agenda

COMMENT | Malaysia cannot move forward with bumiputera agenda

If you live long enough, you'll understand that age makes everyone equal. 
Be responsible, don't make incendiary speeches - minister

Be responsible, don't make incendiary speeches - minister

This includes issues pertaining to religious matters and fatwas - Na’im. 
South China Sea: M’sia, China agree to continuous communication - PM

South China Sea: M’sia, China agree to continuous communication - PM

China also respects Asean’s centrality, Anwar says. 
YOURSAY | Hypocrisy takes precedence  in M’sian politics

YOURSAY | Hypocrisy takes precedence  in M’sian politics

’Silence sometimes is not the golden rule, but the only rule.’
PN rally's missing leaders

PN rally's missing leaders

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