Archive - 1 November 2023

Govt mulls mandatory registration for social media providers

Govt mulls mandatory registration for social media providers

Fahmi says it will ensure platforms understand and comply with local laws.
Tawau woman nabbed over sensitive Facebook post on religion, race

Tawau woman nabbed over sensitive Facebook post on religion, race

Don’t do anything that can create disharmony - cops.
Mavcom suspends MYAirline's Air Service Licence

Mavcom suspends MYAirline's Air Service Licence

‘It is to protect passengers and employees affected’.
Business booms after nasi kandar babi storm, owner says no hard feelings

Business booms after nasi kandar babi storm, owner says no hard feelings

I just wanted to offer a unique non-halal delicacy, Suresh says.
Citizenship law reforms: Minister defends 'sensitive' proposal

Citizenship law reforms: Minister defends 'sensitive' proposal

PARLIAMENT | ‘There must be elements of inspection, investigation and others when granting citizenship.’
'Demon Slayer', 'Ninja Turtles' and school dragged into 'toy guns' row

'Demon Slayer', 'Ninja Turtles' and school dragged into 'toy guns' row

Cosplays are different from solidarity week, DAP rep chides PAS leaders.
Faulty ventilators bought before my time as health minister - Khairy

Faulty ventilators bought before my time as health minister - Khairy

UPDATED 6.50PM | Ex-minister tells his critics to get 'facts right' before trying to point fingers.

Rafah border crossing opens, Gaza comms go down again

Rafah border crossing opens, Gaza comms go down again

About 80 wounded Palestinians, 400 foreigners are allowed to leave for Egypt.
LETTER | Be outspoken in the fight against smoking

LETTER | Be outspoken in the fight against smoking

Tobacco use poses significant public health risks.
Penang man on Indonesian death row awaits fresh hope in case review

Penang man on Indonesian death row awaits fresh hope in case review

The 49-year-old has been on death row since 2016 over a drug charge.
Wan Saiful: Religion aside, getting 'drunk' in public wrong

Wan Saiful: Religion aside, getting 'drunk' in public wrong

Bersatu leader accuses minister of using Islam as political tool.

Human rights official steps down, says UN powerless to prevent Gaza genocide

Human rights official steps down, says UN powerless to prevent Gaza genocide

'US, UK, Europe wholly complicit in the horrific assault,' he adds.
I had no choice in Renong acquisition meetings with Dr M - businessperson

I had no choice in Renong acquisition meetings with Dr M - businessperson

Halim claims he was forced to sell his stake in the company.
Play MR. D.I.Y.'s "Bounce & Bingo" Tournament to win RM25,000

Play MR. D.I.Y.'s "Bounce & Bingo" Tournament to win RM25,000

This national-level game tournament offers attractive cash and prizes worth up to RM25,000 including cash, cash vouchers, trophies, and medals.
Labuan Bersatu backs Suhaili's support for PM, Sabah CM

Labuan Bersatu backs Suhaili's support for PM, Sabah CM

The party says the move will bring benefits to the people.
Israeli airstrikes on largest refugee camp kill dozens

Israeli airstrikes on largest refugee camp kill dozens

Israel claims Hamas leader among the dead.
MyCC fails in bid to reimpose RM10m fine against MAS, AirAsia

MyCC fails in bid to reimpose RM10m fine against MAS, AirAsia

UPDATED 12.21PM | The case is over an alleged anti-competitive pact.
LETTER | Humility, discursive Islam, and a culture of ambiguity

LETTER | Humility, discursive Islam, and a culture of ambiguity

The hallmarks that led to Islam's golden age have been replaced with dogma.
LETTER | Upholding ‘one person, one vote, one value’ principle

LETTER | Upholding ‘one person, one vote, one value’ principle

Need for improvements on the current state of boundary delimitation.
Singapore to set up consulate office in Kuching - Sarawak premier

Singapore to set up consulate office in Kuching - Sarawak premier

This is to enhance bilateral ties between the state and the republic.
Guantanamo detainee's kin pleads for him to serve remaining term here

Guantanamo detainee's kin pleads for him to serve remaining term here

Brother urges govt's intervention to bring Nazir back from US facility.
S'wak to develop its own Year 6 assessment system

S'wak to develop its own Year 6 assessment system

The state wants to assess students before entering secondary schools.

COMMENT | Moral purity and nasi kandar

COMMENT | Moral purity and nasi kandar

Yet another claim of food names 'confusing' Muslims, where does it stop?
ISKL: A Community Coming Together Through Language

ISKL: A Community Coming Together Through Language

In our increasingly interconnected world, multilingualism has become more than just a skill—it's a bridge fostering unity and understanding among diverse cultures.
COMMENT | Ventilator purchase exposes many lapses

COMMENT | Ventilator purchase exposes many lapses

PAC report shows Wee was actively involved in the purchase from China.
Groups reject claims that new way to mine rare earth isn’t damaging

Groups reject claims that new way to mine rare earth isn’t damaging

Calling rare earth ‘non-radioactive minerals’ misleading, group says.
COMMENT | Palestine Solidarity Week should spread peace

COMMENT | Palestine Solidarity Week should spread peace

Gun-toting children give the impression that Islam is violent.
Nuklear Malaysia studying potential collaborations on rare earth R&D

Nuklear Malaysia studying potential collaborations on rare earth R&D

PARLIAMENT | Mosti continues intensifying implementation private investment, alternative funds.
M'sia insists developed countries fulfil climate commitment

M'sia insists developed countries fulfil climate commitment

Federal, state govts to work together to develop holistic solutions, says PM.
YOURSAY | The level of leakages is preposterous

YOURSAY | The level of leakages is preposterous

‘Why is this government behaving even worse than previous governments?’
The ventilator bungle

The ventilator bungle

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about