Archive - 22 November 2023

Police receive over 30 reports relating to school bomb threats nationwide

Police receive over 30 reports relating to school bomb threats nationwide

Selangor has the highest number of reports with 15.
Audit: Lada's property development management performed poorly

Audit: Lada's property development management performed poorly

Return on investment by the board also did not meet successful targets.
Anwar’s approval rating falls amid economic concerns

Anwar’s approval rating falls amid economic concerns

60pct believe the country is going in the wrong direction.
Audit report: Repairs of dilapidated schools less satisfactory

Audit report: Repairs of dilapidated schools less satisfactory

Only 123 out of 1,505 projects were completed, it says.
‘Who will be responsible for foreign worker management system?’

‘Who will be responsible for foreign worker management system?’

HR Ministry and Home Ministry should discuss this and decide, audit report says.
LETTER | Penalise those responsible for damaging roads

LETTER | Penalise those responsible for damaging roads

Introduce new methods to prevent untimely road damages, accidents.
PAS MP wants family ministry to provide moral support for polygamy

PAS MP wants family ministry to provide moral support for polygamy

PARLIAMENT | Tuan Ibrahim says it can be a way out for millions of unmarried women.
PN MP questions Anwar's silence over J-Kom 'A&W scandal'

PN MP questions Anwar's silence over J-Kom 'A&W scandal'

PARLIAMENT | The RM1b Komuniti Madani makes J-Kom redundant, Wan Saiful adds.
Did Elon Musk get special treatment, PKR rep raises poser

Did Elon Musk get special treatment, PKR rep raises poser

PARLIAMENT | Hassan claims a firm owned by Musk allowed to operate broadband network here.
Top official probed over sexual harassment claim

Top official probed over sexual harassment claim

Top official willing to provide ‘elephant head’, money in exchange for sex.
Some 3,000 villagers in Labuan fear eviction as deadline looms

Some 3,000 villagers in Labuan fear eviction as deadline looms

They attempted to seek leaders' help over the eviction but received no response.
Teo: Those who dislike Coldplay don't 'kacau' others from going

Teo: Those who dislike Coldplay don't 'kacau' others from going

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister invokes 'freedom of choice' to counter opposition's boycott call.
Teo denies govt news agencies banned coverage on Sabah opposition

Teo denies govt news agencies banned coverage on Sabah opposition

Deputy minister clarifies that RTM, Bernama have given fair coverage to all quarters.
Lewd video scandal: Cops to interview 'Mr H' today

Lewd video scandal: Cops to interview 'Mr H' today

Three people have recorded their statements so far, says IGP.
Shahidan decries 'cruel' govt crackdown on media

Shahidan decries 'cruel' govt crackdown on media

PARLIAMENT | Arau MP claims journalists are reprimanded if they don't conform to Madani script.

Audit: Pahang attempted to degazette Tioman as marine park

Audit: Pahang attempted to degazette Tioman as marine park

State govt applied to excise Tioman, 3 islets in 2021 to pursue new airport plan.
Ex-MP: PMO should probe migrant worker fraud, not HR Ministry

Ex-MP: PMO should probe migrant worker fraud, not HR Ministry

Conflict of interest if investigated by HR minister, says Charles.
Scholars laud Nahvin for speaking up on meritocracy issues

Scholars laud Nahvin for speaking up on meritocracy issues

They call for further engagement on the matter.
Mah Sing is optimistic of Johor property market, aims to expand its presence in Johor

Mah Sing is optimistic of Johor property market, aims to expand its presence in Johor

Mah Sing’s M Minori Sales Gallery is officially open in Taman Austin Perdana, Johor Bahru; first M Series in the southern region with an affordable starting price of RM288,000
'Kill switch' will be applied at Coldplay concert tonight - Fahmi

'Kill switch' will be applied at Coldplay concert tonight - Fahmi

Despite calls for cancellation, concert will go on albeit with safety function.
After Coldplay, PAS MP targets cancelling Bollywood stars' concert

After Coldplay, PAS MP targets cancelling Bollywood stars' concert

PARLIAMENT | Abdul Latiff calls the 'Star on Fire' concert 'unsuitable and insensitive'.
PAC wants its roles, responsibilities included in Audit Act amendment

PAC wants its roles, responsibilities included in Audit Act amendment

Committee chair Mas Ermieyati says govt plans to amend it next year.
Education minister demands RM500k from Jasin MP, Harakah Daily

Education minister demands RM500k from Jasin MP, Harakah Daily

Fadhlina accuses the two of defaming her over the Palestine Solidarity Week.
Israel, Hamas announce prisoner swap deal

Israel, Hamas announce prisoner swap deal

50 hostages held by Hamas to be released in exchange for four-day ceasefire.
emoflon®, A Triple Action Treatment for Hemorrhoidal Disease Now Available in Malaysia

emoflon®, A Triple Action Treatment for Hemorrhoidal Disease Now Available in Malaysia

SERVIER MALAYSIA has launched emoflon®, an ointment for the treatment of symptoms associated with hemorrhoidal disease and its complications (eg, eczema, anal fissure), to meet patients’ needs and improve their quality of life.
Anwar best person to lead Finance Ministry - Rafizi

Anwar best person to lead Finance Ministry - Rafizi

UPDATED 1.03PM | PARLIAMENT | 'All ministers responsible for reviving national economy, not just finance minister.'
Federal Court must decide if MACC can air views on judge’s conduct - lawyer

Federal Court must decide if MACC can air views on judge’s conduct - lawyer

Counsel is referring to the judge who presided over Najib's SRC case.
Convicted killer and necrophiliac released from jail

Convicted killer and necrophiliac released from jail

Federal Court grants John Nyumbei's review of his natural life imprisonment sentence.
Judge discloses previous advisory role in firm linked to MYAirline founder

Judge discloses previous advisory role in firm linked to MYAirline founder

Hearing of suit against Goh Hwan Hua vacated over potential conflict of interest.
Health minister prepared to take on life in the hot seat

Health minister prepared to take on life in the hot seat

EXCLUSIVE | Zaliha talks about her political struggles and keeping healthcare apolitical.
MP SPEAKS | Don't squander Loss and Damage victory at COP28

MP SPEAKS | Don't squander Loss and Damage victory at COP28

The West must step up in its climate obligations.
Why Nahvin Muthusamy spoke out at his award ceremony

Why Nahvin Muthusamy spoke out at his award ceremony

MALAYSIANSKINI | University graduate believes one should be the change one hopes for.
COMMENT | The Auditor-General's Report and other stories

COMMENT | The Auditor-General's Report and other stories

Fertile lands, but treasury empty, sultan says to himself.
Zaliha targets mid-2024 to resolve contract doctor quagmire

Zaliha targets mid-2024 to resolve contract doctor quagmire

Transforming service delivery to finally enhance Malaysia's healthcare.
Two journalists killed in Israeli shelling in south Lebanon

Two journalists killed in Israeli shelling in south Lebanon

Correspondent Farah Omar and camera operator Rabie Al-Maamari mourned.
Michael Mujah Lihan elected as senator

Michael Mujah Lihan elected as senator

He replaces Nuing Jeluing, who ends his term on Dec 10.
Loke: Enhance our ports instead of worrying about Thailand land bridge

Loke: Enhance our ports instead of worrying about Thailand land bridge

Transport minister also notes that land bridge still at proposal stage.
YOURSAY | Turning a blind eye to atrocities towards migrant workers

YOURSAY | Turning a blind eye to atrocities towards migrant workers

‘Strange that no one is able or even allowed to fix it.’
The migrant worker quota scam

The migrant worker quota scam

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