Archive - 23 October 2023

Report lodged over posts allegedly defaming Wan Azizah

Report lodged over posts allegedly defaming Wan Azizah

Posts give impression PM’s wife supported Israel, Jamilah says.
PTPTN loan repayment via ICL method practical - PM

PTPTN loan repayment via ICL method practical - PM

Method will involve monthly salary deductions, Anwar says.
50 tonnes of supplies worth RM7m to be sent to Palestine

50 tonnes of supplies worth RM7m to be sent to Palestine

Plan to send supplies through Rafah border gate in Egypt, minister says.
Palestine solidarity rally organiser apologises for shortcomings

Palestine solidarity rally organiser apologises for shortcomings

Viva Palestina Malaysia chairperson addresses critics of Sunday's rally.
Prosecution, activist appeal in two criminal cases

Prosecution, activist appeal in two criminal cases

Cases over Wong Yan Ke filming cops and convocation protest.
MP: Don't exploit rare earth arbitrarily like selling vegetables

MP: Don't exploit rare earth arbitrarily like selling vegetables

PARLIAMENT | Howard Lee calls for federal regulation to develop the industry.
PM invites rakyat to join 'Malaysia with Palestine' gathering on Oct 24

PM invites rakyat to join 'Malaysia with Palestine' gathering on Oct 24

20,000 people expected to show, wearing all-white attire.
Bank Negara to ensure ringgit adjusts in orderly manner - governor

Bank Negara to ensure ringgit adjusts in orderly manner - governor

Abdul Rasheed says central bank has a number of measures to boost the currency.
SPAN identifies 7 high risk dams, water disruption to LRAs possible

SPAN identifies 7 high risk dams, water disruption to LRAs possible

Develop off-river storage to secure water supply, govt told.
As aid trickles into Gaza, Israel vows to eradicate Hamas

As aid trickles into Gaza, Israel vows to eradicate Hamas

Ground offensive 'may take a month, two, or three', says Israel's defence minister.

Maips appeals to provide Islamic education to Loh's children

Maips appeals to provide Islamic education to Loh's children

Appellate court to hear Loh's appeal, nullify children's conversion in January 2024.
A Surprise Video Shoot at the Petronas Twin Towers, Treating Friends with a Cup of Tea

A Surprise Video Shoot at the Petronas Twin Towers, Treating Friends with a Cup of Tea

Everyone sang "Tea Picking Song" from the Guangxi movie "Liu Sanjie" and joined in Pop raps were performed and hydrangeas from Guangxi were presented to local people and tourists.
Tuan Ibrahim: Not Hadi on May 13, but grandfather in WW2

Tuan Ibrahim: Not Hadi on May 13, but grandfather in WW2

PAS number two apologises for ‘tuan guru helping Chinese family in 1969’ statement.
Govt finalising EPF flexible account details - Ahmad Maslan

Govt finalising EPF flexible account details - Ahmad Maslan

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says it's to assist members to withdraw funds in case of emergencies.
PN: Double standards, blaming only opposition but not govt leaders

PN: Double standards, blaming only opposition but not govt leaders

This involved cases related to race, religion and royalty (3R).
Unilateral conversion laws: Two Islamic councils allowed to intervene

Unilateral conversion laws: Two Islamic councils allowed to intervene

This is over a move made to challenge enactments of seven states.
Saifuddin explains why Muhyiddin being probed on 3R, denies lack of SOP

Saifuddin explains why Muhyiddin being probed on 3R, denies lack of SOP

PARLIAMENT | Home minister also explains what actions or speeches cross the 3R line.
Bersatu MP cries 3R over ‘takbir’ rule at pro-Palestine rally

Bersatu MP cries 3R over ‘takbir’ rule at pro-Palestine rally

Organiser says participants should not isolate non-Muslims.
Amanah: Imagine PAS ruling when it can't even pay 'Harakah' printers

Amanah: Imagine PAS ruling when it can't even pay 'Harakah' printers

Faiz Fadzil paints a bleak picture if PAS were to take over federal power.
I gave RM2m to Najib, RM2m to Guan Eng: Witness

I gave RM2m to Najib, RM2m to Guan Eng: Witness

UPDATED 1.04PM | This is over a graft case linked to RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel project.
Home Ministry to draft new administrative order on 'Allah' word

Home Ministry to draft new administrative order on 'Allah' word

PARLIAMENT | New administrative order to be announced after presenting to rulers.
LETTER | Address root causes of congenital heart disease in newborns

LETTER | Address root causes of congenital heart disease in newborns

There's an alarming increase in such cases in Malaysia.
SC working on next iteration of SRI Taxonomy

SC working on next iteration of SRI Taxonomy

Taxonomy to act as guidelines toward sustainable investments.
Year-End Design and Renovation Dreams Come To Life at HOMEDEC KL Season Finale

Year-End Design and Renovation Dreams Come To Life at HOMEDEC KL Season Finale

HOMEDEC KL returns with its spectacular Season Finale, scheduled from 26 – 29 October at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Entering a new era of pest control with PestConnect: A digital approach to rodent infestations

Entering a new era of pest control with PestConnect: A digital approach to rodent infestations

Using innovative pest control technology, PestConnect offers a series of digital pest control solutions to support businesses across Malaysia.
Dewan Rakyat speaker bans derogatory labels amid rising tensions

Dewan Rakyat speaker bans derogatory labels amid rising tensions

UPDATED 1.47PM | PARLIAMENT | Johari says words like 'kafir', 'Zionists' should not be used in house.
LETTER | Malaysia may be small but has played big role in UN

LETTER | Malaysia may be small but has played big role in UN

It has demonstrated unceasing support to maintaining international peace and cooperation.

DAP leader: Social work profession bill must be tabled soon

DAP leader: Social work profession bill must be tabled soon

Kasthuri says this will empower social workers in preventing child abuse.
Another suspect linked to MYAirline case arrested

Another suspect linked to MYAirline case arrested

Suspect to be remanded to Jinjang lockup.
COMMENT | 'Act of God' blamed again for disaster

COMMENT | 'Act of God' blamed again for disaster

This is an oft-repeated excuse by government officials whenever disaster happens.
Zahid: No need to invite Umno to join PN

Zahid: No need to invite Umno to join PN

'We are comfortable with our involvement in the unity government.'
LETTER | What is extreme and what is moderate?

LETTER | What is extreme and what is moderate?

Their definitions vary according to whom you ask.
M'sia regrets stance of Western nations on issues in Gaza

M'sia regrets stance of Western nations on issues in Gaza

PM Anwar Ibrahim says they are unwilling to provide humanitarian assistance.
Anwar: Attacks on Gaza must stop

Anwar: Attacks on Gaza must stop

PM says world powers must work towards a ceasefire.
COMMENT | PAS and not spooking non-Muslims

COMMENT | PAS and not spooking non-Muslims

PM has rejected secular state idea, so why make PAS accept the view?
Palestine: Anwar calls for world to wake up against hypocrisy

Palestine: Anwar calls for world to wake up against hypocrisy

PM says Malaysia steadfast in its stand that aggression must be stopped.
School for dropouts, stateless children in Sabah begins operations

School for dropouts, stateless children in Sabah begins operations

The programme so far has 8 students registered.
First set of KLIA aerotrain 90pct complete - minister

First set of KLIA aerotrain 90pct complete - minister

It is expected to be delivered to Malaysia from China next year.
Health Ministry to develop action plan for juvenile mental health

Health Ministry to develop action plan for juvenile mental health

This is to prevent mental problems from worsening to suicide, says Zaliha.
YOURSAY | PAS should try treating non-Muslims with respect

YOURSAY | PAS should try treating non-Muslims with respect

'What do the Malay Muslims want from the Chinese community?'
PAS eyes non-Muslim support

PAS eyes non-Muslim support

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