Archive - 20 September 2023

Bentong Umno info chief entrusted with defending Pelangai seat

Bentong Umno info chief entrusted with defending Pelangai seat

Amizar Abu Adam is BN's candidate for Oct 7 by-election.
Baby snatching: Ministry claims stateless mum refused custody

Baby snatching: Ministry claims stateless mum refused custody

Mum unfit to care for children due to financial factors, ministry says.
Customs find cocaine worth nearly RM1m in biscuit tins at KLIA

Customs find cocaine worth nearly RM1m in biscuit tins at KLIA

Drugs found in biscuit tins hidden in baggage, Wong says.
N Sembilan to implement 5 flood mitigation projects - MB

N Sembilan to implement 5 flood mitigation projects - MB

Projects to commence end of 2023 and early 2024.
Almalena appointed solicitor-general effective Oct 2

Almalena appointed solicitor-general effective Oct 2

She replaces Terrirudin who was made attorney-general.
Changemaking Beauty: The Body Shop Malaysia's "Wear What You Want" Campaign Unveiled

Changemaking Beauty: The Body Shop Malaysia's "Wear What You Want" Campaign Unveiled

In a world where societal norms often dictate what women should wear, our campaign emboldens women to break free from those confines. 
MP SPEAKS | Baby snatching: Ministries must launch independent probes

MP SPEAKS | Baby snatching: Ministries must launch independent probes

The investigations' findings need to also be made public. 
Economist raps Zafrul, wants MPs and ministers put on EPF not pension

Economist raps Zafrul, wants MPs and ministers put on EPF not pension

Ex-finance minister blamed for making people poorer due to EPF withdrawals.
Sabah rights: 12 Harapan reps withdraw originating summons

Sabah rights: 12 Harapan reps withdraw originating summons

They initially sought court order for govt to recognise, deliver Sabah's constitutional rights. 
Two die after lorry crashes into several vehicles in Putrajaya

Two die after lorry crashes into several vehicles in Putrajaya

Seven other victims left injured, police say. 
Jomo: Tough decision as low interest rates also mean low ringgit

Jomo: Tough decision as low interest rates also mean low ringgit

Prioritise domestic investments before foreign investments, he says.
LETTER | Road accidents in the country getting worse

LETTER | Road accidents in the country getting worse

Time to crack the whip on traffic offenders. 
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Fake: Cops on list of songs 'barred' from Indian pubs

Fake: Cops on list of songs 'barred' from Indian pubs

They will investigate circulation of fake list, says Perak police chief.
On anniversary of Anwar's arrest, PSM recollects call to fight corruption

On anniversary of Anwar's arrest, PSM recollects call to fight corruption

'PM now ‘haunted’ by the same accusations he made against Mahathir.'
Govt targets 40pct nuclear tech usage, RM2.4b investment value by 2030

Govt targets 40pct nuclear tech usage, RM2.4b investment value by 2030

Malaysia's nuclear tech usage too low, says Chang.
School's 'ban' on students wearing others' traditional attire under probe

School's 'ban' on students wearing others' traditional attire under probe

S'gor Education Dept is conducting the investigation, confirms a source.
US$681m went into Najib’s account in 2013 - Bank Negara analyst

US$681m went into Najib’s account in 2013 - Bank Negara analyst

UPDATED 3.25PM | 1MDB TRIAL | The witness says the money was transferred 11 years ago.
COMMENT | DNAA comes in black, white and grey

COMMENT | DNAA comes in black, white and grey

People may not be legally trained but they know right from wrong. 
LETTER | Rice shortage: Knee-jerk reaction won’t help

LETTER | Rice shortage: Knee-jerk reaction won’t help

While govt gives assurances, people stare at empty shelves. 
LETTER | Defective smartphones: Why charge buyers?

LETTER | Defective smartphones: Why charge buyers?

Manufacturers must fix faulty smartphones for free, even if warranty has expired. 
COMMENT | Child health: From overperforming to being stagnant

COMMENT | Child health: From overperforming to being stagnant

We must upgrade our healthcare system to protect our children. 
S'wak mulls height limits for new buildings

S'wak mulls height limits for new buildings

New ideas needed to increase property value, says premier.
COMMENT | A frame at a time: Kelantan’s pioneering film festival

COMMENT | A frame at a time: Kelantan’s pioneering film festival

It features documentaries highlighting Kelantan’s complex culture and diversity. 
Farewell Blake, the canine hero of Batang Kali landslide

Farewell Blake, the canine hero of Batang Kali landslide

The spaniel was put to sleep after losing its battle to cancer.
What can Johor by-elections tell us about Pelangai?

What can Johor by-elections tell us about Pelangai?

Closer analysis of granular data provides interesting insights into voting trends.
Toddler’s death by croc shows tragedy of statelessness

Toddler’s death by croc shows tragedy of statelessness

The 2-year-old was snatched while escaping immigration authorities with his father.
LETTER | Who can save Malaysia?

LETTER | Who can save Malaysia?

It seems that none on the political spectrum are capable.
Rafizi: Subsidies to cost RM100b if oil hits US$100 mark

Rafizi: Subsidies to cost RM100b if oil hits US$100 mark

PARLIAMENT | He says govt will make complete changes regarding targeted subsidy mechanism.
AG will be 'main shield' if more cases dropped, Syed Saddiq claims

AG will be 'main shield' if more cases dropped, Syed Saddiq claims

Anwar setting precedent for future PMs, Muda chief says.
Proton, Smart Automobile ink MOA in China

Proton, Smart Automobile ink MOA in China

They will study feasibility of assembling vehicles at Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant
CIDB to tackle unsatisfactory interior design issue - minister

CIDB to tackle unsatisfactory interior design issue - minister

This follows complaints of inferior work by contractors, Nanta says.
Students not banned from opposition programmes - deputy minister

Students not banned from opposition programmes - deputy minister

Ministry welcomes programmes that empower students, Yusof says.
YOURSAY | Anwar hasn't misread the Malay mood

YOURSAY | Anwar hasn't misread the Malay mood

'He is engineering something bigger that eventually will exclude Umno'
PM: No meddling in Zahid DNAA

PM: No meddling in Zahid DNAA

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