Archive - 21 September 2023

'Stop the spin, prove Zahid's innocence in court' - PAS leader

'Stop the spin, prove Zahid's innocence in court' - PAS leader

Idris Ahmad describes DNAA as one of govt's 'achievements'.
Police call up Zaid over Zahid's DNAA issue

Police call up Zaid over Zahid's DNAA issue

Former law minister gives full cooperation, says Bukit Aman.
Political scientist decodes Anwar and the liberals' dilemma

Political scientist decodes Anwar and the liberals' dilemma

PM's pragmatism has placed the liberals in a conundrum, says Wong.
Selangor agency can restock rice supply within 24 hours, says MB

Selangor agency can restock rice supply within 24 hours, says MB

Those facing shortages can contact the agency, says Amirudin.
Education Ministry: Traditional attire 'ban' issue in Kajang school settled

Education Ministry: Traditional attire 'ban' issue in Kajang school settled

Discussions were held between school management, parents of students, it says.
Diversity-driven 'keretapi sarong' ploughs through conservatism: Don

Diversity-driven 'keretapi sarong' ploughs through conservatism: Don

The academic believes not all Malays support right-wing forces. 

Ministry allocates RM6.03m for Sentuhan Kasih initiative in Bentong

Ministry allocates RM6.03m for Sentuhan Kasih initiative in Bentong

The money is for various projects to ensure the well-being of the residents.
S'wak invests over RM10b developing Bintulu as sour gas hub

S'wak invests over RM10b developing Bintulu as sour gas hub

State to collaborate with Shell, Petronas to advance gas initiatives.
Central database system ready to roll in January - Rafizi

Central database system ready to roll in January - Rafizi

Padu has reached 60pct in its development.
Amanah Youth chief mooted as deputy defence minister - party sources

Amanah Youth chief mooted as deputy defence minister - party sources

Hasbie Muda to leave the matter to PM.
Fahmi: 'Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi' phrase not used to swear in MPs

Fahmi: 'Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi' phrase not used to swear in MPs

Minister reviews previous swearing-in ceremonies to check the claim.
Nov 9 decision on Syed Saddiq's CBT, money laundering case

Nov 9 decision on Syed Saddiq's CBT, money laundering case

The Muar MP will know whether he is acquitted or convicted.
DPP: Income Tax Act doesn't bar criminal prosecution against Rosmah

DPP: Income Tax Act doesn't bar criminal prosecution against Rosmah

UPDATED 4.19PM | Prosecution bins Rosmah's contention money laundering, tax evasion charges defective. 
LETTER | The evolving role of pharmacists in medication safety

LETTER | The evolving role of pharmacists in medication safety

They are seen as critical partners in the changing healthcare landscape. 
Fahmi: MCMC in final stages of talks over cheaper internet fees

Fahmi: MCMC in final stages of talks over cheaper internet fees

I have requested negotiations to be concluded next week, he says. 
LETTER | Need for regulatory mechanism to protect the insured

LETTER | Need for regulatory mechanism to protect the insured

This is important to facilitate health insurance payouts.
BNM bomb threat: Police to work with MCMC, CyberSecurity Malaysia

BNM bomb threat: Police to work with MCMC, CyberSecurity Malaysia

Collaborating to locate email sender responsible.
Woman fails in bid to leave Islam after relationship with Muslim man ended

Woman fails in bid to leave Islam after relationship with Muslim man ended

She converted to Islam in order to marry but nuptials never happened.
Cops to step up monitoring of commercial vehicles in federal capital

Cops to step up monitoring of commercial vehicles in federal capital

This comes after huge crash involving heavy vehicles killed 2 yesterday. 
Fuziah to lodge police report over 'concerted attack'

Fuziah to lodge police report over 'concerted attack'

UPDATED 1.50PM | This is over a viral video featuring the deputy minister shopping for groceries.
The BrandLaureate Entrepreneur Awards 2023 celebrates pinnacle of Malaysian entrepreneurship

The BrandLaureate Entrepreneur Awards 2023 celebrates pinnacle of Malaysian entrepreneurship

The BrandLaureate Entrepreneur Awards 2023 awarded multiple businesspeople who have achieved successes in their respective industries.
M'sia, Turkiye reach consensus on steps to address Islamphobia

M'sia, Turkiye reach consensus on steps to address Islamphobia

Both countries agree to enhance strategies to curb anti-Muslim hate groups.
Bank Islam Rolls Out Be U by Bank Islam Visa Debit Card-i

Bank Islam Rolls Out Be U by Bank Islam Visa Debit Card-i

Enjoy contactless transactions and secure payment experience through the new Debit Card-i
Don't 'burn the bridge' with Muda, PKR MP tells Harapan

Don't 'burn the bridge' with Muda, PKR MP tells Harapan

Support still needed to push through reforms in Parliament, says Hassan.
LETTER | Do we need a spacecraft launch site?

LETTER | Do we need a spacecraft launch site?

Perhaps much-needed resources should be spent on more pressing concerns.
Cops quiz Muhyiddin again over campaign speeches

Cops quiz Muhyiddin again over campaign speeches

Former PM still under probe for allegedly making contentious remarks.
MRSM Kubang Pasu tops 6 other schools in NaSIC 2023

MRSM Kubang Pasu tops 6 other schools in NaSIC 2023

NaSIC’23 empowers students to develop innovative solutions to reduce single-use plastic bags
LETTER | Nod for foreign nurses a move in the right direction

LETTER | Nod for foreign nurses a move in the right direction

Health minister lauded for alleviating workload of local nurses.
COMMENT | ‘I give you face, you give me face’

COMMENT | ‘I give you face, you give me face’

Good ties between PM and Sarawak premier bode well for the country.
'I was holding a pen', PN MP refutes claims of vaping in Dewan Rakyat

'I was holding a pen', PN MP refutes claims of vaping in Dewan Rakyat

Dewan Rakyat speaker to issue a letter requesting explanation.
Najib's account received RM49m 1MDB funds in 2014 - witness

Najib's account received RM49m 1MDB funds in 2014 - witness

UPDATED2.14PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Bank Negara analyst says the money was transferred nine years ago.
Scholarship for Early Children Education Diploma students via UOW Malaysia KDU College and Starway Professional Educare

Scholarship for Early Children Education Diploma students via UOW Malaysia KDU College and Starway Professional Educare

This diploma, which costs over RM25,000 and takes two to three years to complete, will allow graduates to enter the field of early childhood education as curriculum developers, toy consultants, and teachers in kindergartens and preschools.
Drug addiction cases up by 27pct in first 6 months of 2023

Drug addiction cases up by 27pct in first 6 months of 2023

Too much free time one main factor teens are involved with drugs.
MalaysiaNow to ignore 'pressure' from MCMC

MalaysiaNow to ignore 'pressure' from MCMC

Authorities allegedly gave news website two hours to act.
Anwar, Erdogan condemn Quran burning, hate speech

Anwar, Erdogan condemn Quran burning, hate speech

The leaders express concern over 'new form of racism' against Muslims.
Rafidah slams 'little Napoleons' who force their rules on youth

Rafidah slams 'little Napoleons' who force their rules on youth

Ex-minister wants education system 'overhaul' after school's 'ban' over traditional attire. 

Experts: Climate change, other factors hurting local rice supply

Experts: Climate change, other factors hurting local rice supply

The El Nino heatwave and alleged business malpractice are among reasons cited.
Generations of Sabah stateless living in landfill may be evicted

Generations of Sabah stateless living in landfill may be evicted

Lahad Datu landfill, home of community known as 'garbage people', to be cleared.
COMMENT | Madani and PN’s political persecution games

COMMENT | Madani and PN’s political persecution games

Zahid’s DNAA only cements PN’s narrative that it is better than Umno.  
No local rice shortage in K'tan, buyers prefer smuggled Thai rice

No local rice shortage in K'tan, buyers prefer smuggled Thai rice

Thai rice is more expensive but is of higher quality.
Budget 2024: Cuepacs proposes RM300 salary raise for civil servants

Budget 2024: Cuepacs proposes RM300 salary raise for civil servants

It also seeks a bonus this year. 
YOURSAY | Take stern action against racist schools

YOURSAY | Take stern action against racist schools

'Promote the recital of Rukun Negara at classrooms or schools every morning.'