Archive - 24 November 2023

Sirul’s name still listed in Interpol red notice - Bukit Aman

Sirul’s name still listed in Interpol red notice - Bukit Aman

No instructions from any party to remove his name, says CID director.
Keep up with the times, govt told after ‘communist’ book seizure

Keep up with the times, govt told after ‘communist’ book seizure

PSM notes that the Cold War ended decades ago.
LETTER | Focus on women’s rights to equality

LETTER | Focus on women’s rights to equality

PAS continues to redirect attention away from substantive societal challenges.
China tries out unilateral visa-free policy for 6 countries, including M’sia

China tries out unilateral visa-free policy for 6 countries, including M’sia

The trial will start on Dec 1 until Nov 30, 2024.
Bersatu supreme council rejects Muhyiddin’s ‘no contest’ decision

Bersatu supreme council rejects Muhyiddin’s ‘no contest’ decision

UPDATED 8.02PM | Decision made at an emergency supreme council meeting.
Lawyer denies directing Sirul’s video exonerating Najib

Lawyer denies directing Sirul’s video exonerating Najib

Sirul claims to have been offered RM1 million for the video.
Allianz General deploys its armada to assist with on-ground towing, claims, ahead of Monsoon

Allianz General deploys its armada to assist with on-ground towing, claims, ahead of Monsoon

Allianz General Insurance Company Berhad (Allianz General) has deployed over 280 Allianz Road Rangers tow trucks nationwide on standby to facilitate with towing services ahead of the monsoon season
Johor Bersatu leader moots return of chairperson post

Johor Bersatu leader moots return of chairperson post

Muhyiddin can step up to fill the post, says Islahuddin.
Tamil songs blocked from festival, Penang reps want PM to intervene

Tamil songs blocked from festival, Penang reps want PM to intervene

They say both songs are performed in any Indian cultural or linguistic event.

Penang govt tables budget with higher deficit for 2024

Penang govt tables budget with higher deficit for 2024

Deficit necessary to boost development, prioritise welfare, Chow says.
Four-day humanitarian pause takes effect in Gaza

Four-day humanitarian pause takes effect in Gaza

Temporary ceasefire will allow prisoner exchange and aid to commence.
Half-month bonus for Penang civil servants - CM

Half-month bonus for Penang civil servants - CM

The payment involves 3,867 civil servants in the state.
Domestic trade minister candidate found - PM

Domestic trade minister candidate found - PM

Announcement will be made soon, Anwar says.
PM takes heed of survey, but says he has to engage with 32m rakyat

PM takes heed of survey, but says he has to engage with 32m rakyat

The Merdeka Center poll finds his approval ratings falling.

Book on Malaysiakini to be launched on Sunday

Book on Malaysiakini to be launched on Sunday

Book will provide critical insights into inner workings of Malaysiakini.
COMMENT | Anwar waited 24 years to be PM, but some can’t wait for him to go

COMMENT | Anwar waited 24 years to be PM, but some can’t wait for him to go

Tambun MP is proving to be a lacklustre leader.
'Bersatu accepts Muhyiddin won't defend president post next year'

'Bersatu accepts Muhyiddin won't defend president post next year'

UPDATED 6.17PM | BERSATU AGM | Not immediate resignation, says party sec-gen.
Help make unity govt policies successful, Zahid urges all parties

Help make unity govt policies successful, Zahid urges all parties

DPM says this will benefit the people.
Culminating a Global Journey of Cultural Connection

Culminating a Global Journey of Cultural Connection

Taylor's University hosted closing ceremony of the 2023 China-ASEAN Health Qigong Training Camp with the aim of fostering cross-cultural interactions.
Will govt uphold syariah law with two-thirds majority, Muhyiddin asks

Will govt uphold syariah law with two-thirds majority, Muhyiddin asks

BERSATU AGM | Parliament can amend Federal Constitution at any time, ex-PM says.
COMMENT | Eradicate middlemen for cheaper services

COMMENT | Eradicate middlemen for cheaper services

Govt must have political will to resolve this.
TalentCorp Celebrates Over A Decade of Structured Internship Success in Nurturing Future-Ready Talent

TalentCorp Celebrates Over A Decade of Structured Internship Success in Nurturing Future-Ready Talent

TalentCorp, mandated by the MoHR as the leading agency and facilitator of national industrial training has renewed its commitment to the development and implementation of holistic structured internship frameworks to help address the challenges of unemployment and underemployment amongst graduates.
Najib's court-attendance appeal dismissed on academic grounds

Najib's court-attendance appeal dismissed on academic grounds

UPDATED 12.31PM | Bench also makes no order as to costs.
TI-M urges ministers to show report card

TI-M urges ministers to show report card

Even if ministers are short of the mark, a report will clarify the challenges of reform, said watchdog.
Penang state assembly expresses solidarity with Palestinian people

Penang state assembly expresses solidarity with Palestinian people

It unanimously approves a motion on this without debate.
Muhyiddin will not defend Bersatu presidency

Muhyiddin will not defend Bersatu presidency

UPDATED 1.13PM | BERSATU AGM | Surprised delegates urge him to reconsider decision.
LETTER | One year as PM: Doing a ‘Jack Sparrow’ not helping Anwar

LETTER | One year as PM: Doing a ‘Jack Sparrow’ not helping Anwar

Have proper goals and work toward achieving them.
Why not December? PM on cabinet reshuffle

Why not December? PM on cabinet reshuffle

Anwar reacts to speculations that such a change will be made in January.
COMMENT | Holding on: A year of Anwar - Part 1

COMMENT | Holding on: A year of Anwar - Part 1

PM must move forward and prioritise Malaysia’s future wellbeing.
Allianz Malaysia on right trajectory for year-end closing

Allianz Malaysia on right trajectory for year-end closing

Group posts strong Q3 results with a 11.3% increase in insurance revenue and 22.0% increase in Profit After Tax
Bersatu info chief claims trial to sedition charge

Bersatu info chief claims trial to sedition charge

UPDATED 10.51AM | This is over his speech about judiciary allegedly being controlled by govt.
Delegates call for resignation of Bersatu Alliance wing chief

Delegates call for resignation of Bersatu Alliance wing chief

Several attendees call for Chong’s resignation for members’ defeat in recent polls.
Migrant quota fraud: Nepal embassy says it trusted M'sian govt's vetting

Migrant quota fraud: Nepal embassy says it trusted M'sian govt's vetting

Applications vetted by three ministries before given to embassy to attest.
Loke to provide RM200k yearly to 10 Chinese schools in T’ganu

Loke to provide RM200k yearly to 10 Chinese schools in T’ganu

This comes after Chinese community in the state highlighted their plight.
Anwar wants English mastery among students improved

Anwar wants English mastery among students improved

Proficiency in English must be expedited next year onward, he adds.

Sirul still tight-lipped on Altantuya's murder mastermind

Sirul still tight-lipped on Altantuya's murder mastermind

He claims there were still people who told him to ‘maintain silence’.
PM: Govt to adopt firmer, faster pace in second year administration

PM: Govt to adopt firmer, faster pace in second year administration

In the first year, govt succeeded in resolving various problems, says Anwar.
New youth age limit comes into force Jan 1, 2026 - Yeoh

New youth age limit comes into force Jan 1, 2026 - Yeoh

'It's important for the ministry to inform all stakeholders related to youth.'
Prison personnel happy to see ex-inmates doing well

Prison personnel happy to see ex-inmates doing well

Officer likens it to a teacher who sees his students succeed.
EPF withdrawals will worsen insufficiency of retirement savings

EPF withdrawals will worsen insufficiency of retirement savings

It's not a solution to people's increasing financial burden, govt says.
YOURSAY | Wasting court’s time and taxpayers’ money

YOURSAY | Wasting court’s time and taxpayers’ money

'Problem isn’t vernacular schools, it’s the lack of meritocracy.’
One year of PM Anwar

One year of PM Anwar

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