Archive - 16 October 2023

2024 Rahmah aid details released, RM3.7k including Sara assistance

2024 Rahmah aid details released, RM3.7k including Sara assistance

BUDGET 2024 | Finance Ministry’s budget touchpoints detail the matter.
Budget 2024: RM150 early schooling aid for each student

Budget 2024: RM150 early schooling aid for each student

BUDGET 2024 | One-off payment will benefit over 5m students - ministry.
Education Ministry withdraws M’sia from Frankfurt Book Fair

Education Ministry withdraws M’sia from Frankfurt Book Fair

This comes after organiser openly supported Israel’s action against Palestine.
MP wants govt to probe MYAirline shareholders, licence process

MP wants govt to probe MYAirline shareholders, licence process

PARLIAMENT | Lip Eng says those responsible should also be barred from leaving country.
Opposition leader, PN MPs rap Anwar's ‘maha kaya’ narrative

Opposition leader, PN MPs rap Anwar's ‘maha kaya’ narrative

PARLIAMENT | They say PM painted negative image of those deemed ‘ultra rich’.
Gobind: Let Kuala Kangsar MP explain in Parliament over alleged threat

Gobind: Let Kuala Kangsar MP explain in Parliament over alleged threat

PARLIAMENT | He says this over PN’s claims that Iskandar was threatened by MACC.
MYAirline: Affected passengers to be refunded when new investors come

MYAirline: Affected passengers to be refunded when new investors come

UPDATED 7.07PM | We are in 'final stages' of negotiations with potential investors, Azharuddin says.
LETTER | Indians must form a strong NGO to further their interests

LETTER | Indians must form a strong NGO to further their interests

Community must show that their votes should never be taken for granted.

Focus Point's Encourages Malaysians to "Love Your Eyes, Embrace Your Future"

Focus Point's Encourages Malaysians to "Love Your Eyes, Embrace Your Future"

Regular vision screening is crucial to detect any potential eye disorder early
Don't wait for Visit Malaysia 2026, boost tourism sector now - Hamzah

Don't wait for Visit Malaysia 2026, boost tourism sector now - Hamzah

PARLIAMENT | Take advantage of global recovery trend, says opposition leader.
COMMENT | Set up taskforce to evaluate deliverables for Indians

COMMENT | Set up taskforce to evaluate deliverables for Indians

Indians are getting increasingly sceptical over unity govt’s commitment to them.
Teen to remain Muslim after court rejects mum's bid to change status

Teen to remain Muslim after court rejects mum's bid to change status

UPDATED 5.13PM | Woman sought to change son's MyKad status to Buddhism.
Appellate court reserves judgment over Isa Samad's corruption appeal

Appellate court reserves judgment over Isa Samad's corruption appeal

Ex-Felda chairperson seeking to quash conviction, sentence in hotel purchase graft case.

RTD to review SOP, regulations related to EV - Loke

RTD to review SOP, regulations related to EV - Loke

Some regulations now are less suitable for EVs, minister says.
Inaugural Regional Market Access Program for Penang Technology Startups

Inaugural Regional Market Access Program for Penang Technology Startups

A total of 10 homegrown startups supported by Digital Penang will participate in the Tech in Asia Conference, which is a renowned regional tech conference taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 18 to 19 October 2023.

The launch of 42 Penang in 2024

The launch of 42 Penang in 2024

A landmark collaboration between the Penang State Government, Digital Penang, Sunway Education Group, and Khazanah Nasional Berhad, spearheading Malaysia's tech talent development initiative.
Editor of controversial 'Rebirth' book arrested

Editor of controversial 'Rebirth' book arrested

UPDATED 5.15PM | Overseas-based Kean Wong taken into custody upon his return.
Ex-Miros DG pleads not guilty to falsifying documents

Ex-Miros DG pleads not guilty to falsifying documents

Khairil allowed bail of RM50k, ordered to surrender passport.
LETTER | Ending poverty in Malaysia: Is it doable?

LETTER | Ending poverty in Malaysia: Is it doable?

Efforts must be continued throughout time.
Selangor to table zero discharge policy to deter water pollution

Selangor to table zero discharge policy to deter water pollution

Policy to stop effluents from being released into water sources.
‘No need specific laws for workplace discrimination against disabled’

‘No need specific laws for workplace discrimination against disabled’

HR minister says existing legal provisions are sufficient.
1MDB bond settlement: MACC's action on law firms in bad faith - lawyer

1MDB bond settlement: MACC's action on law firms in bad faith - lawyer

UPDATED 2.33PM | MACC suing two law firms over 1MDB US$6.5b bond settlement.
PM: Sending troops to back Palestine not 'simple decision'

PM: Sending troops to back Palestine not 'simple decision'

Must get approval from Palestine's neighbours first, Anwar explains.
Aviation authority temporarily suspends MYAirline's operating licence

Aviation authority temporarily suspends MYAirline's operating licence

Suspension will be in force for 90 days, pending further investigations.
No plan to replace Penang CM, says Loke

No plan to replace Penang CM, says Loke

I don’t know if there is an issue, says DAP sec-gen.
Terminated low-cost airline workers can get Socso benefits - minister

Terminated low-cost airline workers can get Socso benefits - minister

The over 500 workers can receive income replacement, Sivakumar says.
Upko reminds GRS to share power

Upko reminds GRS to share power

Lack of power-sharing at grassroots level causing unhappiness, says Upko chief.
Bersatu info chief: MP who backed PM safe for now

Bersatu info chief: MP who backed PM safe for now

One can only be axed if they 'cross the line', says Razali Idris.
LETTER | National service training should go beyond superficial

LETTER | National service training should go beyond superficial

Everyone can work towards nation-building, including civilians during peacetime.
PHOTO ESSAY | Kelantan's only match factory may soon be snuffed out

PHOTO ESSAY | Kelantan's only match factory may soon be snuffed out

There's no longer the same demand for matches.
Speaker bans MPs from livestreaming Dewan Rakyat session

Speaker bans MPs from livestreaming Dewan Rakyat session

PARLIAMENT | MPs no longer allowed to do so on their devices to enhance concentration.
Copy Trading for Beginners - A Guide by ZuluTrade

Copy Trading for Beginners - A Guide by ZuluTrade

Be one step ahead of the copy trading curve with this ZuluTrade Guide
M'sian Armed Forces debunks video of personnel sent to Palestine

M'sian Armed Forces debunks video of personnel sent to Palestine

Video was of Lebanon mission in 2022, MAF says.
Businesses without Jawi signage deemed 'unfriendly' to Perlis govt

Businesses without Jawi signage deemed 'unfriendly' to Perlis govt

MB says no compulsion but they're encouraged to have new signboards.
PM reminds civil service to be thrifty

PM reminds civil service to be thrifty

'We always forget... behaving like our father is footing the bill.'
Apex court dismisses Najib and son's appeal over tax ruling

Apex court dismisses Najib and son's appeal over tax ruling

UPDATED 10.47AM | Duo sought to present their defence against IRB's tax suits.
2023 Arctic Open: Zii Jia ends 17-month title drought

2023 Arctic Open: Zii Jia ends 17-month title drought

Lee defeated compatriot Ng Tze Yong in Finland yesterday.
COMMENT | What does it say about Madani govt if PAS joins?

COMMENT | What does it say about Madani govt if PAS joins?

Unlikely PAS will moderate its behaviour if it's part of govt.
PM thanks pupil for raising toilet issue, promises prompt action

PM thanks pupil for raising toilet issue, promises prompt action

'Uncle Anwar' gives assurance after schoolgirl's letter on toilet condition.
YOURSAY | Stop telling Indians to be happy with peanuts

YOURSAY | Stop telling Indians to be happy with peanuts

'Stop spoon-feeding, stop preferential treatment.'
Budget 2024 highlights

Budget 2024 highlights

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