Archive - 19 September 2023

Motion on 12MP Mid-Term Review passed in Parliament

Motion on 12MP Mid-Term Review passed in Parliament

12MP MTR passed with majority voice vote after opposition walk-out.
PM guarantees no increase in local rice price

PM guarantees no increase in local rice price

Shortages in some areas must be properly addressed, Anwar says.
Govt won't interfere in MAS ticket prices - minister

Govt won't interfere in MAS ticket prices - minister

Not denying services and food need to improve, Loke says.
PM to present details of targeted subsidies in Budget 2024

PM to present details of targeted subsidies in Budget 2024

Subsidy rationalisation won't burden middle, lower income groups - Anwar.
Legal action is to defend royal institution's sovereignty - PM

Legal action is to defend royal institution's sovereignty - PM

Unreasonable for rulers to be dragged into politics, Anwar says.
If MP allocation given to weddings, MACC will take action, PM says

If MP allocation given to weddings, MACC will take action, PM says

MP allocation different from constituency allocation, Anwar explains.
Equal allocation for MPs: Ask Hamzah about it - Fahmi tells Syed Saddiq

Equal allocation for MPs: Ask Hamzah about it - Fahmi tells Syed Saddiq

Opposition leader yet to present proposal to govt, minister says. 
Radzi ejected, PN MPs stage walkout

Radzi ejected, PN MPs stage walkout

UPDATED 6.47PM | PARLIAMENT | Chaos erupts when PM takes a swipe at Radzi.
Include public funding component in Political Financing Act, urges Bersih

Include public funding component in Political Financing Act, urges Bersih

'This will minimise dependency on large corporate donors.'
'Baby snatching': Health minister to visit Lahad Datu Hospital

'Baby snatching': Health minister to visit Lahad Datu Hospital

A separate investigation will be carried out, says Zaliha.
Amanah veep Adly to be made domestic trade minister - sources

Amanah veep Adly to be made domestic trade minister - sources

Another source reveals Azli Yusof to replace Adly in Defence Ministry.
Nancy: SOP determining women as 'unfit' mothers to be made public

Nancy: SOP determining women as 'unfit' mothers to be made public

However, minister does not provide a clear timeline. 
Azmin named S'gor opposition leader, Lau is speaker

Azmin named S'gor opposition leader, Lau is speaker

10 opposition reps named to head 2023 portfolio committee.
'Baby snatching': MP wants independent probe after swift denial casts doubts

'Baby snatching': MP wants independent probe after swift denial casts doubts

Internal probe could involve partiality, says Kelvin Yii.
Over 130 MPs demand release of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi

Over 130 MPs demand release of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi

Both sides of the divide urge junta to uphold rule of law. 
LETTER | What makes a leader to remain a leader?

LETTER | What makes a leader to remain a leader?

Lasting leadership depends on the followers.
Zahid saved M'sia, Umno man tells 'Save Malaysia' rally organiser

Zahid saved M'sia, Umno man tells 'Save Malaysia' rally organiser

He prevented a hung Parliament amid political deadlock after GE15.
EC to hold special meeting on Sept 25, set dates for Jepak by-election

EC to hold special meeting on Sept 25, set dates for Jepak by-election

Jepak state seat vacancy needs to be filled within 60 days.
Viral video of accident involving motorcyclist, police an old clip

Viral video of accident involving motorcyclist, police an old clip

The matter had been resolved amicably, police say. 
Prosecutors appeal against Bung and wife's acquittal

Prosecutors appeal against Bung and wife's acquittal

High Court judge previously allowed couple's application to strike out charges.
Syed Saddiq claims allocation withdrawn after he joined opposition bloc

Syed Saddiq claims allocation withdrawn after he joined opposition bloc

PARLIAMENT | He says his constituency has not received any funding at all.
LFL: Impose moratorium on 'tool of oppression' pending review

LFL: Impose moratorium on 'tool of oppression' pending review

‘Commit to proper timeline as to when CMA will be amended.’
Najib received US$30m 1MDB funds in 2012 - Bank Negara analyst

Najib received US$30m 1MDB funds in 2012 - Bank Negara analyst

Monies received from a company allegedly controlled by Jho Low.
Anwar to MPs: God willing, I will answer all questions

Anwar to MPs: God willing, I will answer all questions

PM is expected to respond to questions on Zahid's DNAA.
COMMENT | Can Anwar exonerate Zahid?

COMMENT | Can Anwar exonerate Zahid?

Additional reasons to explain DPM's DNAA may not be palatable to public.
COMMENT | Is Anwar misreading the Malay mood?

COMMENT | Is Anwar misreading the Malay mood?

If so, the price that he pays will be heavy.
Nik Abduh sworn in as senator

Nik Abduh sworn in as senator

Former Bachok MP now back as lawmaker after brief break.

Pelangai by-election testing ground for coups in Perak, Pahang?

Pelangai by-election testing ground for coups in Perak, Pahang?

Speculation is rife that PN may engineer defections if victorious in Pelangai.
Sanusi’s poor leadership dented own reputation - Saifuddin

Sanusi’s poor leadership dented own reputation - Saifuddin

Minister says this in his state of defence against Kedah MB’s suit. 
LETTER | Addressing challenges of an ageing society in Malaysia

LETTER | Addressing challenges of an ageing society in Malaysia

The golden years of the elderly tend to see them battling social isolation and loneliness.

Muhyiddin to file strike-out bid against 3 money laundering charges

Muhyiddin to file strike-out bid against 3 money laundering charges

UPDATED 9.54PM | Ex-PM previously acquitted of power abuse charges, verdict being appealed.
Anti-Zahid rally: Stop weaponising PAA, Hakam tells police

Anti-Zahid rally: Stop weaponising PAA, Hakam tells police

Respect people's rights to peaceful assembly, says rights group.
Rights group wants RCI on baby snatching claims at Sabah hospital

Rights group wants RCI on baby snatching claims at Sabah hospital

Arbitrary termination of mothers’ parental rights cruel and atrocious, says LFL.
Mounting hospital bills lead to stateless mum-baby murder-suicide

Mounting hospital bills lead to stateless mum-baby murder-suicide

Stateless indigenous folk of Sabah are charged as foreigners in public hospitals.
NGO: Welfare officers have unfettered powers to declare mums 'unfit'

NGO: Welfare officers have unfettered powers to declare mums 'unfit'

Child activist says babies arbitrarily taken from mums common in peninsula too.
Govt to focus on developing EV sector - Miti

Govt to focus on developing EV sector - Miti

This includes developing TVET programmes in universities, says deputy minister.
Sole proprietorships most common tax evaders in Penang - IRB

Sole proprietorships most common tax evaders in Penang - IRB

Voluntary tax disclosure initiative launched in Penang yesterday.
Don't cherry-pick to portray 'talk only' govt, Syed Saddiq told

Don't cherry-pick to portray 'talk only' govt, Syed Saddiq told

Deputy minister responds on opposition allocation, asset declaration, Zahid DNAA.
YOURSAY | Eating out is sometimes a necessity

YOURSAY | Eating out is sometimes a necessity

‘The entire food chain is monopolised by certain quarters.’