Archive - 21 November 2023

Kemaman polls: EC issues 744 postal ballot papers

Kemaman polls: EC issues 744 postal ballot papers

Recipients include police, army personnel, M'sians residing abroad.
Full probe of migrant worker syndicate, Sivakumar says

Full probe of migrant worker syndicate, Sivakumar says

Minister questioned how applications approved when fake documents used.
PN MP cites 'Agus, Wahab' to call for revival of career fairs

PN MP cites 'Agus, Wahab' to call for revival of career fairs

PARLIAMENT | Kalam's anecdote invites chuckles in Dewan Rakyat.
Kemaman victory will benefit Terengganu - BN candidate

Kemaman victory will benefit Terengganu - BN candidate

PAS will feel threatened, work harder, says Affandi.
19 schools evacuated over bomb hoax

19 schools evacuated over bomb hoax

Incidents reported in Selangor, KL, Johor, Penang, Perak, N Sembilan.
Yeoh rebukes Lumut MP over polygamy pantun

Yeoh rebukes Lumut MP over polygamy pantun

UPDATED 11.49PM | Family knows I like to joke, Nordin says.
National athletes can contribute to EPF, Socso from next year

National athletes can contribute to EPF, Socso from next year

PARLIAMENT | Initiative aims to guard athletes' welfare, minister says.
Bersatu to table motion to amend party constitution at 2023 AGM

Bersatu to table motion to amend party constitution at 2023 AGM

AGM to discuss matters of administration, with feedback from grassroots, Radzi says.
Indah Water Konsortium set to reduce 34.4 ktCO2e of carbon emissions by 2027 through its solar PV initiatives

Indah Water Konsortium set to reduce 34.4 ktCO2e of carbon emissions by 2027 through its solar PV initiatives

Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd proudly reaffirms its long standing commitment to sustainable development, demonstrated by its solar initiatives aimed at driving renewable energy generation.
Take action against restaurant for firing worker over cross, Kula urges govt

Take action against restaurant for firing worker over cross, Kula urges govt

PARLIAMENT | Employment Act has provisions dealing with religious discrimination, he adds.
GEG bill: Remember China's Opium Wars, don't bow to lobbyists - PN MP

GEG bill: Remember China's Opium Wars, don't bow to lobbyists - PN MP

UPDATED 6.18PM | ‘Table bill immediately or risk more youths indulging in smoking and vaping.’
Building Resilient Futures: Preparing Students for Higher Education and Beyond

Building Resilient Futures: Preparing Students for Higher Education and Beyond

Oxford now prepares students with a ‘whole school approach’ from an early age of 2 up to 19 years
Rohingya refugees reaching Indonesia by boat pushed back to sea

Rohingya refugees reaching Indonesia by boat pushed back to sea

Let them disembark and help them, activists say.
Better financial literacy education needed - deputy minister

Better financial literacy education needed - deputy minister

Ahmad hopes financial literacy subject introduced in secondary schools.
The Allianz Junior Badminton Championship doles out special grants to groom future stars

The Allianz Junior Badminton Championship doles out special grants to groom future stars

The second Allianz Junior Badminton Championship (AJBC) Grand Finals reached its climax at Stadium Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, on 19 November 2023 with a total of eight winners in the U-15 and U-13 Boys and Girls categories consisting of Singles and Doubles.
Fahmi places newspaper listing to serve defamation suit on Papagomo

Fahmi places newspaper listing to serve defamation suit on Papagomo

Blogger has 14 days to enter an appearance in court against Fahmi's suit.
PM: Govt to set up special committee to empower Syariah Court

PM: Govt to set up special committee to empower Syariah Court

Conference of Rulers are keen on it, he says.
LETTER | Equal allocation: Where is the reformasi?

LETTER | Equal allocation: Where is the reformasi?

Our leaders can do better and Malaysia deserves it.
Celebrating The Upgrade University Status

Celebrating The Upgrade University Status

The UOW Malaysia KDU Board of Directors is honoured to announce the upgrade to university status of the UOW Malaysia KDU University College, which will be renamed as the University of Wollongong Malaysia.
28 premature babies evacuated from IDF-raided Gaza hospital to Egypt

28 premature babies evacuated from IDF-raided Gaza hospital to Egypt

They are among 31 infants evacuated from Al Shifa Hospital, says WHO.
LETTER | Let people decide on second finance minister

LETTER | Let people decide on second finance minister

Perhaps, candidates suggested by former MP should compete for the job.
UMW Toyota Motor's Contribution to Environmental Sustainability with 12,000 Trees Planted in 2023

UMW Toyota Motor's Contribution to Environmental Sustainability with 12,000 Trees Planted in 2023

Working Towards Carbon Neutrality, UMW Toyota Motor Contributes to a Sustainable, Connected Society
COMMENT | Syariah law case: Making a mountain out of a molehill?

COMMENT | Syariah law case: Making a mountain out of a molehill?

Don't exaggerate the issue for political gain.
PM lauds Coldplay's support for Palestine

PM lauds Coldplay's support for Palestine

UPDATED 12.09PM | PARLIAMENT | Anwar says last govt approved similar shows amid calls for band's concert to be cancelled.
‘Homosexuality in early Islamic period’: Elderly man claims trial over post

‘Homosexuality in early Islamic period’: Elderly man claims trial over post

Court releases him on RM8k bail with one surety.
PSM reams out govt for 'fake contracts' migrant quota underworld

PSM reams out govt for 'fake contracts' migrant quota underworld

Govt must stop this crime once and for all, says party official.
Sacking over cross necklace discriminatory - MP

Sacking over cross necklace discriminatory - MP

Kelvin Yii calls it a challenge to freedom of religion in Malaysia.
Data and the new currency...the process

Data and the new currency...the process

Data is the new currency. Explore data’s evolving process and its intricate journey
Maran MP admitted to IJN - speaker

Maran MP admitted to IJN - speaker

PARLIAMENT | Johari, however, does not elaborate on the PAS MP's condition.
AG drops probe over '200 tahfiz schools closed' claim

AG drops probe over '200 tahfiz schools closed' claim

However, probe on 'citizenship for 54,000 Chinese nationals' still on.
Syariah code challenge: KL Bar backs CJ's reminder

Syariah code challenge: KL Bar backs CJ's reminder

Lawyers must respect due process, uphold law - Oh.
COMMENT | War sparks reactions, peace needs organisation

COMMENT | War sparks reactions, peace needs organisation

We must establish goodwill across all communities, right here at home first.
How migrant quota fraudster hides behind shell companies, bigwigs

How migrant quota fraudster hides behind shell companies, bigwigs

Over 1k workers brought in fraudulently, but fingering culprit not easy.
BOOK REVIEW | Sang Kancil - a rare book of hope and deliverance

BOOK REVIEW | Sang Kancil - a rare book of hope and deliverance

It highlights how small acts can trigger big changes.
'Ensure Penang's Malay Islamic heritage in state development plans'

'Ensure Penang's Malay Islamic heritage in state development plans'

State opposition chief proposes Batu Uban Malay settlement be designated heritage area.
S'wak first state to pass law on carbon emission

S'wak first state to pass law on carbon emission

This is part of state govt's initiative to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
Bumiputera quota: S'gor to blacklist errant housing developers

Bumiputera quota: S'gor to blacklist errant housing developers

Blanket approval cannot proceed if developers don't comply with quota prerequisites.
6.3m EPF contributors under 55 have less than RM10k savings

6.3m EPF contributors under 55 have less than RM10k savings

They likely have below RM42/month of retirement income, EPF warns.
YOURSAY | Student's meritocracy plea says what we all know

YOURSAY | Student's meritocracy plea says what we all know

‘This is a decades-old issue that will never change.'