Archive - 25 October 2023

Press freedom: Fahmi to appeal to speaker against confining media

Press freedom: Fahmi to appeal to speaker against confining media

Press directed to be confined in media centre, below Parliament lobby.
M'sia supports call for UN emergency session tomorrow

M'sia supports call for UN emergency session tomorrow

'Malaysia is committed to debate on situation in Middle East'
Progressive wage expected to incur minimal cost to employers

Progressive wage expected to incur minimal cost to employers

Employers to receive cash incentives if they meet conditions.
Activist lodges report against brutality, gets arrested instead

Activist lodges report against brutality, gets arrested instead

Chong says some of her teeth were broken, cheekbone fractured.
PAS muktamar: Loh's ex-spouse shocked by appearance of her lawyer

PAS muktamar: Loh's ex-spouse shocked by appearance of her lawyer

Nagahswaran questions party's motive for inviting Shamsher.
Minister registered civil marriage, no religious rituals - NRD

Minister registered civil marriage, no religious rituals - NRD

Saifuddin empowered to register non-Muslim marriage, department says.
Nothing inappropriate in 'Tiger Stripes' full version - Finas chair

Nothing inappropriate in 'Tiger Stripes' full version - Finas chair

Kamil concedes certain scenes may be 'tak manis'.
PAS MP 'heartsick' Harakah's debt brought up in Parliament

PAS MP 'heartsick' Harakah's debt brought up in Parliament

Misbahul slaims raising issues unrelated to Budget 2024.
Two teens sentenced to 100 hours of toilet cleaning for arson

Two teens sentenced to 100 hours of toilet cleaning for arson

The teens are also required to attend a JKM workshop.
M'sia among minority to improve rule of law index rank

M'sia among minority to improve rule of law index rank

The country ranks 7th out of 15 East Asian, Pacific countries.
Keep international conflicts out of schools, says group

Keep international conflicts out of schools, says group

Schools purportedly instructed to hold Palestine solidarity week.
MP chokes up while discussing delayed Residensi Hektar project

MP chokes up while discussing delayed Residensi Hektar project

Zahir highlights struggles of buyers of delayed housing project.
Minister: Govt willing to reveal documents on Lynas thorium extraction

Minister: Govt willing to reveal documents on Lynas thorium extraction

UPDATED 7.24pm | Ministry reacts to calls for more transparency.
COMMENT | Uniting for peace, UN General Assembly Resolution 377

COMMENT | Uniting for peace, UN General Assembly Resolution 377

M'sian govt, civil society groups can do more in Gaza situation.
PAS MP admits he prayed for downfall of previous Harapan govt

PAS MP admits he prayed for downfall of previous Harapan govt

PARLIAMENT | Nik Muhammad says he would do it again for current administration.
Children's Commission: Include stateless kids in mandate, says MP

Children's Commission: Include stateless kids in mandate, says MP

Commission should be tasked to ensure children's safety, says Syerleena.
Shafee: Prosecution can maintain or withdraw 3 of Najib's 1MDB charges

Shafee: Prosecution can maintain or withdraw 3 of Najib's 1MDB charges

1MDB TRIAL | Late bid to amend charges prejudicial to the accused, says counsel.
Govt depts reminded to ignore letters not written in national language

Govt depts reminded to ignore letters not written in national language

Don't underestimate empowerment of culture, language, literature, PM says.
Groups condemn violent treatment of PSM activist

Groups condemn violent treatment of PSM activist

They want enforcement officer punished and eviction of farmers halted.
Bersatu MP absent from Parliament after voicing support for Anwar

Bersatu MP absent from Parliament after voicing support for Anwar

Iskandar stops attending Parliament amidst allegations of being threatened.
Rafizi recovering from successful heart stent op, says PKR sec-gen

Rafizi recovering from successful heart stent op, says PKR sec-gen

Economy minister recuperates after heart stent placement procedure.
Zafrul expects FDI from Japan to exceed RM143b this year

Zafrul expects FDI from Japan to exceed RM143b this year

'It is encouraging to note the continuous appetite from Japanese investors.'
Saifuddin: Citizenship application process shortened to 14 days

Saifuddin: Citizenship application process shortened to 14 days

Cabinet to finalise establishment of regulation agency soon, home minister reveals.
10 years on, Bertam flood victims still waiting for compensation

10 years on, Bertam flood victims still waiting for compensation

TNB yet to provide compensation despite court ruling in victims’ favour.
Fact-check: Wan Azizah-Netanyahu pic was from UNGA meet

Fact-check: Wan Azizah-Netanyahu pic was from UNGA meet

Group photo at Jill Biden’s reception misused to link ex-DPM to Israel.
System error leads to 30-minute DNAA for Wan Saiful

System error leads to 30-minute DNAA for Wan Saiful

MP granted DNAA after system crash prevented charges from being read.
UN chief condemns Israel for violating international laws

UN chief condemns Israel for violating international laws

'Appalling attacks cannot justify collective punishment of Palestinian people.'
Govt studying flexible plantation jobs to attract local youths

Govt studying flexible plantation jobs to attract local youths

PARLIAMENT | Introduction of plantation syllabus, certificate considered.
LETTER | Plight of a stateless child

LETTER | Plight of a stateless child

Life as stateless child can be a nightmare, especially when ill.
LETTER | Wildlife protection needs good plan and political will

LETTER | Wildlife protection needs good plan and political will

Follow through on promises made about protecting endangered species.
Wan Saiful slapped with 18 money laundering charges involving RM5.59m

Wan Saiful slapped with 18 money laundering charges involving RM5.59m

UPDATED 12.30PM | Bersatu MP pleads not guilty to the charges.
Ringgit opens marginally lower against the US dollar

Ringgit opens marginally lower against the US dollar

This comes in the wake of better US manufacturing output.
Over 5,790 killed, 18,000 injured in Israeli attacks on West Bank, Gaza

Over 5,790 killed, 18,000 injured in Israeli attacks on West Bank, Gaza

Number of displaced people in the Gaza Strip has hit 1.4 million.
Death in custody: Officers must undergo training on human rights

Death in custody: Officers must undergo training on human rights

This is to ensure they understand their responsibilities better - Edict.
LETTER | Don’t disrespect flags

LETTER | Don’t disrespect flags

Flag is above politics, represents its people.
Prosecution to object to Muhyiddin’s request for passport release

Prosecution to object to Muhyiddin’s request for passport release

DPP says they need more time to respond to the application.

MP SPEAKS | Thorium extraction the best option so far

MP SPEAKS | Thorium extraction the best option so far

Ministry’s technical team also found the idea feasible.
TV association: 'Less ghost stories, more gritty takes on corruption, politics'

TV association: 'Less ghost stories, more gritty takes on corruption, politics'

Creative industry needs reformation, more open policy, govt told.
'Gemencheh Boys' celebrates teacher who used cricket to reach students

'Gemencheh Boys' celebrates teacher who used cricket to reach students

Filmmaker James Chong showcases ordinary people who do extraordinary things.
September 2023 electoral roll open for review

September 2023 electoral roll open for review

Public have 30 days to check for any discrepancies, EC says.
Rulers condemn Israeli oppression of Palestinians

Rulers condemn Israeli oppression of Palestinians

Monarchs also urge Malaysians to pray and provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
COMMENT | We need better consumer protections for household products

COMMENT | We need better consumer protections for household products

Existing law is inadequate to address consumer rights’ comprehensively.
Environmentalists demand explanation for reversal of Lynas terms

Environmentalists demand explanation for reversal of Lynas terms

Did govt only listen to Lynas side of proposal, Tan asks.
YOURSAY | Deplorable silence over farmers’ eviction

YOURSAY | Deplorable silence over farmers’ eviction

‘Anwar should focus on his own backyard and ensure food security.’
PM claims threatened over Gaza

PM claims threatened over Gaza

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