Archive - 29 September 2023

Unhealthy API readings due to haze from Sumatra

Unhealthy API readings due to haze from Sumatra

Penang, Perak, KL, Putrajaya, S'gor, N Sembilan record 'unhealthy' readings.
5 cops held for allegedly abducting man in KL

5 cops held for allegedly abducting man in KL

Victim, 26, claimed he was abducted in Desa Petaling at 3.45am.
Singapore facing rapidly aging society - report

Singapore facing rapidly aging society - report

People aged 65 and above accounts for 19.1pct of S'pore citizens.
Woman reported missing after Pulau Ketam fire

Woman reported missing after Pulau Ketam fire

Fire gutted three houses, says Wan Md Razali.
Johor ready to offer land to federal govt for paddy planting

Johor ready to offer land to federal govt for paddy planting

Establish imported rice subsidies, Onn Hafiz suggests.
ASM 3 declares RM681m income distribution

ASM 3 declares RM681m income distribution

Payout benefits 563,460 unitholders.
Water supply disruptions in several areas in Penang

Water supply disruptions in several areas in Penang

Water disruptions may affect 465,004 consumers in Seberang Perai and Penang.
COMMENT | New civil servant pensions, Budget 2024 expectations

COMMENT | New civil servant pensions, Budget 2024 expectations

'Pensioners' median income is far below poverty line.'
S'wak police tracking down sender of seditious Facebook post

S'wak police tracking down sender of seditious Facebook post

The message urged Dayaks to gather at the Sibu Court on Oct 17.
RedPay invites Businesses to Join the Digital Payment Revolution

RedPay invites Businesses to Join the Digital Payment Revolution

Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a user-friendly interface, RedPay aims to effortlessly conduct transactions while unlocking exclusive benefits and rewards for its users.
Anwar: DuitNow QR payment transaction fee will not burden B40

Anwar: DuitNow QR payment transaction fee will not burden B40

Transaction fee will not be imposed on the lower group, says PM.
Prosecution cites 13 reasons to quash Muhyiddin’s acquittal

Prosecution cites 13 reasons to quash Muhyiddin’s acquittal

UPDATED 3.54PM | Prosecution argues judge erred in acquitting ex-PM.
Ayob Khan: Red notice of Muhyiddin's son-in-law being completed

Ayob Khan: Red notice of Muhyiddin's son-in-law being completed

MACC in process of updating several technical issues.
SCENIC hosts 'Festivscape: Buy For Impact' - Empowering Social Enterprises Across Malaysia"

SCENIC hosts 'Festivscape: Buy For Impact' - Empowering Social Enterprises Across Malaysia"

Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre (SCENIC) will host a two-day "Festivscape: Buy For Impact" event, featuring 30 social enterprises from across Malaysia, 15 from Sabah, 10 from Peninsula Malaysia and 5 from Sarawak.
No urgency to reshuffle cabinet, only one vacancy - PM

No urgency to reshuffle cabinet, only one vacancy - PM

Anwar says 'nothing out of the ordinary' with royal audience today.
Two hospital staff on remand, taking bribes for funeral management work

Two hospital staff on remand, taking bribes for funeral management work

Suspects allegedly received bribes amounting to RM3,500.
Govt slaps anti-dumping duties on Japanese cold-rolled coils

Govt slaps anti-dumping duties on Japanese cold-rolled coils

Investment ministry says decision based on company's petition.
Welcome to Malaysia's 1st & Largest Vanilla Smart Farm!

Welcome to Malaysia's 1st & Largest Vanilla Smart Farm!

Vanilla Village Experiential Farm Tours, Now Open!
'No contest for top 5 positions in PAS'

'No contest for top 5 positions in PAS'

PAS president and four others to keep their posts, says Takiyuddin.
K'tan state dept free to sue firm for 'unauthorised' gold mining - Takiyuddin

K'tan state dept free to sue firm for 'unauthorised' gold mining - Takiyuddin

'If contractors start mining without an EIA, department can sue them.'
I did not defame Guan Eng, says Azmin over power abuse claim

I did not defame Guan Eng, says Azmin over power abuse claim

This follows DAP veteran's defamation suit against the Bersatu leader.
Moon represents my heart? Not so for Pelangai Chinese community

Moon represents my heart? Not so for Pelangai Chinese community

PELANGAI BY-ELECTION | PAS' attempt to mark mid-autumn festival fails to draw a crowd.
Takiyuddin claims watchful cops causing unease in Pelangai campaign

Takiyuddin claims watchful cops causing unease in Pelangai campaign

UPDATED 1.55PM | PELANGAI BY-ELECTION | PAS sec-gen says constant police presence puts people on edge.
Kiddocare Secures Strategic Investments in Pre-Series A Round: Powering Malaysia's Caregiving Revolution

Kiddocare Secures Strategic Investments in Pre-Series A Round: Powering Malaysia's Caregiving Revolution

This investment strategically positions Kiddocare for accelerated growth and innovation.
LETTER | Stop being over-reliant on FDI

LETTER | Stop being over-reliant on FDI

Foreign investors want to make a quick buck at the locals' expense.
Anwar: Finance Ministry to begin talks on returning assets to TH

Anwar: Finance Ministry to begin talks on returning assets to TH

UPDATED 1.11PM | New leadership restored confidence of depositors, says PM.
COMMENT | Anwar's UN speech mirrors problems at home

COMMENT | Anwar's UN speech mirrors problems at home

PM chastises world leaders over crimes against humanity but what about his own backyard? 

Technicolor Multicultural Festival 2023: Raising Fund For The Underprivileged in Penang

Technicolor Multicultural Festival 2023: Raising Fund For The Underprivileged in Penang

 Hosted at the iconic UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Batu Kawan Campus, this year's festival is set to take place on October 7, 2023, from 10.30 am to 9:00 pm.
Ministry orders 'better paperwork' after baby-snatching probe

Ministry orders 'better paperwork' after baby-snatching probe

Ministry claims stateless mother aware of baby’s illness before abandoning infant.
Maybank says no DuitNow charges on merchants

Maybank says no DuitNow charges on merchants

UPDATED 9.25PM | Bank Islam, Ambank also say DuitNow QR is free.
2017 tahfiz fire: Apex court to hear appeal over arsonist's conviction

2017 tahfiz fire: Apex court to hear appeal over arsonist's conviction

22-year-old files final appeal to quash murder conviction, jail sentence. 
BN support in Pelangai still 'unsatisfactory' - Wan Rosdy

BN support in Pelangai still 'unsatisfactory' - Wan Rosdy

PELANGAI BY-ELECTION | Unclear if Pahang MB was stating fact or hyping up machinery.
KINIGUIDE | Should MPs have their pensions cut?

KINIGUIDE | Should MPs have their pensions cut?

An economist suggests it would save the government a lot of money.
Indonesian rocker has high hopes for Anwar

Indonesian rocker has high hopes for Anwar

Ahmad Dhani believes PM can be exemplary leader for Indonesia to follow. 
Stateless mum's bittersweet reunion with two-year-old daughter

Stateless mum's bittersweet reunion with two-year-old daughter

Amid tears, foster father apologises to Bajau Laut mother.
Ministry to propose use of subsidised imported rice at govt premises

Ministry to propose use of subsidised imported rice at govt premises

This includes hospitals, school hostels to allow more local rice in the market.
Number of flood victims in Kedah rises to 1,813

Number of flood victims in Kedah rises to 1,813

Perlis records 48 victims as of last night. 
YOURSAY | If tourist complaints fall on deaf ears, Langkawi will suffer

YOURSAY | If tourist complaints fall on deaf ears, Langkawi will suffer

'Tourists will find other alternative places to holiday, most notably Thailand.'


Mat Hasan on 'drowning' Umno

Mat Hasan on 'drowning' Umno

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