Archive - 12 October 2023

Dewan Rakyat passes National Water Services Commission (Amendment) Bill

Dewan Rakyat passes National Water Services Commission (Amendment) Bill

It is to keep the legislation updated with current developments.
PN’s Kuala Kangsar rep backs Anwar, insists still loyal to Bersatu

PN’s Kuala Kangsar rep backs Anwar, insists still loyal to Bersatu

I’m doing this for my constituents who are getting neglected, he says.
Anwar's associate: Only mad person will form new party, I'm not mad

Anwar's associate: Only mad person will form new party, I'm not mad

'Oms' Thiagarajan says he has explained the matter to PM.
N Sembilan assembly passes supplementary supply bill of RM8.96m

N Sembilan assembly passes supplementary supply bill of RM8.96m

It receives support from all 34 assemblypersons present.
Five rice mills raided in Kedah by MACC - Azam

Five rice mills raided in Kedah by MACC - Azam

We are focused on corruption involving subsidies, he says.
Designer collection 'mocks' Mah Meri tradition, village head lodges report

Designer collection 'mocks' Mah Meri tradition, village head lodges report

Azman demands apology from designer and relevant parties for it.
Melaka Gateway component: Loke vows to 'double-check' with DOE

Melaka Gateway component: Loke vows to 'double-check' with DOE

This comes after environment minister confirms no EIA received.
LETTER | GEG Bill must not be delayed any longer

LETTER | GEG Bill must not be delayed any longer

We should never neglect our duties in saving our future generations.
Not a stolen chicken case, give us time: IGP on Roger Ng probe

Not a stolen chicken case, give us time: IGP on Roger Ng probe

'No time frame for investigation as it is a complex issue.'

Livid Loke lambasts MYAirline after ministry caught by surprise

Livid Loke lambasts MYAirline after ministry caught by surprise

UPDATED 7.23PM | PARLIAMENT | Even Mavcom not informed, he adds.
PM doesn't rule out PAS joining govt, if policy conditions accepted

PM doesn't rule out PAS joining govt, if policy conditions accepted

He also outlines 3 measures to combat extremism.
Suaram demands review of police SOP after 'torture video' surfaces

Suaram demands review of police SOP after 'torture video' surfaces

UPDATED 6.26PM | Home Ministry and IGP must act immediately, Sevan says.
'Amendment to Trade Unions Act violates workers’ rights'

'Amendment to Trade Unions Act violates workers’ rights'

Ministry didn't take into account reality on the ground, says group.
LETTER | Budget 2024: Balancing debt, growth and policy timing

LETTER | Budget 2024: Balancing debt, growth and policy timing

It is important for govt to time and implement its policies properly.
Rumah Kasih house: Johor to relax 'owning land' requirement

Rumah Kasih house: Johor to relax 'owning land' requirement

This will help more poor people to have houses, exco says. 
Treasury staff skip visiting ailing dad, child's birthday for Budget 2024

Treasury staff skip visiting ailing dad, child's birthday for Budget 2024

Their sacrifices drew praise from the PM, who will be tabling the budget tomorrow.

'Remove me if you don't like me' - speaker to MPs

'Remove me if you don't like me' - speaker to MPs

PARLIAMENT | 'You have your say but the speaker has his way.'
AGC to respond to Goldman Sachs, says public's interest paramount

AGC to respond to Goldman Sachs, says public's interest paramount

UPDATED 5PM | 'Bank mischaracterised Malaysian govt's conduct.'
MAHB extends assistance to stranded MYAirline passengers

MAHB extends assistance to stranded MYAirline passengers

These include providing resting areas at airports and staff on the ground to offer assistance.

Fahmi: TikTok's compliance with M'sian laws unsatisfactory

Fahmi: TikTok's compliance with M'sian laws unsatisfactory

TikTok must also be proactive curbing fake news and defamatory content.
Designer: I am helping, not exploiting Orang Asli tribe

Designer: I am helping, not exploiting Orang Asli tribe

Anuar claims to create awareness of Mah Meri culture through fashion.
S'wak premier denies son will invest in MYAirline

S'wak premier denies son will invest in MYAirline

'We are focused on MASWings', Abang Johari says.
Malaysia's 2007 space venture very fruitful - minister

Malaysia's 2007 space venture very fruitful - minister

PARLIAMENT | Chang says the government has regained RM16 million invested in Sheikh Muszaphar's mission.
AirAsia, Batik Air swoop in to help out affected MYAirline passengers

AirAsia, Batik Air swoop in to help out affected MYAirline passengers

Both airlines are offering discounts for passengers who have confirmed MYAirline bookings.
MPs on both sides show solidarity to Palestinian cause

MPs on both sides show solidarity to Palestinian cause

PARLIAMENT | They donate money to a fund managed by Wisma Putra.
1MDB: Police optimistic assets worth RM93.2m can be returned

1MDB: Police optimistic assets worth RM93.2m can be returned

Request to return assets sent to relevant authorities.
Pendang MP ejected from Dewan Rakyat for 'anak bapa' remark

Pendang MP ejected from Dewan Rakyat for 'anak bapa' remark

UPDATED 1.28PM PARLIAMENT | Taufiq's relation to Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari was questioned.
Najib signed five cheques worth RM22.6m: witness

Najib signed five cheques worth RM22.6m: witness

UPDATED 1.55PM | 1MDB Trial | This was revealed from a methodology conducted on 2013 bank documents.

Mavcom instructs MYAirline to stop sale, booking of flights

Mavcom instructs MYAirline to stop sale, booking of flights

The aviation regulator also says the airline must refund consumers.
Boost together with CelcomDigi launches first global prepaid card with PayLater in Malaysia, in partnership with Mastercard

Boost together with CelcomDigi launches first global prepaid card with PayLater in Malaysia, in partnership with Mastercard

This is Malaysia’s first two-in-one card that offers payment via your Boost wallet balance or a PayLater credit line.
1MDB taskforce: Goldman Sachs legal proceedings 'premature'

1MDB taskforce: Goldman Sachs legal proceedings 'premature'

UPDATED 12.16PM | Both parties still in good faith discussion, says its chief Johari Abdul Ghani.
Where’s the honey for MSMEs? - The Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan

Where’s the honey for MSMEs? - The Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan

Analyzing the Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan and Its Implications for MSME
Fadhlina: Every small victory is reformasi for me

Fadhlina: Every small victory is reformasi for me

Occupying a hot seat, the education minister faces new challenges.
AAAFx: Building a Robust Trading Environment for Traders

AAAFx: Building a Robust Trading Environment for Traders

AAAFx offers a platform that combines cutting-edge technology with comprehensive tools and expertise to enhance each trading experience
1MDB: Goldman Sachs hauls M'sia to UK court

1MDB: Goldman Sachs hauls M'sia to UK court

The bank is seeking arbitration over an asset recovery dispute.
MYAirline suspends operations, effective today

MYAirline suspends operations, effective today

Customers are advised not to turn up at the airport.
COMMENT | Absolute drug bans contribute to corruption in M'sia

COMMENT | Absolute drug bans contribute to corruption in M'sia

It is ineffective in addressing the issue while creating clandestine opportunities.
COMMENT | What is hate speech in Malaysia?

COMMENT | What is hate speech in Malaysia?

Hate speech has always been the vulgar political, religious expression of the state.
Fahmi: Govt mulling how to improve social media compliance

Fahmi: Govt mulling how to improve social media compliance

M'sia has been singled out for spreading misinformation on Israel-Gaza conflict.
Cops holding sensitive posts must declare assets - CID chief

Cops holding sensitive posts must declare assets - CID chief

This is among efforts to effectively clean up the CID team. 
YOURSAY | Brain drain - studies and more studies, no action

YOURSAY | Brain drain - studies and more studies, no action

‘If meritocracy is practised, brain drain will slowly stop but are we bothered?’