Archive - 27 November 2023

Dewan Rakyat passes Budget 2024 with voice vote

Dewan Rakyat passes Budget 2024 with voice vote

Budget 2024 dubbed as biggest one to tabled at RM393.8b.
Minister: No preferential 'quotas' for matric students entering public uni

Minister: No preferential 'quotas' for matric students entering public uni

Unified application system under purview of Education Ministry, says Khaled.
VIDEO | One year of Madani govt. What next?

VIDEO | One year of Madani govt. What next?

Experts dissect Anwar Ibrahim's first year as PM, and what lies ahead.
Muhyiddin doesn't discount Samsuri as future PM candidate

Muhyiddin doesn't discount Samsuri as future PM candidate

UPDATED 7.50PM | To show rakyat we have many intelligent, capable leaders, says PN chief.
MPs raise 'confusion' on DLP policy in schools during budget debate

MPs raise 'confusion' on DLP policy in schools during budget debate

PARLIAMENT | Radzi calls for explanation from Education Ministry.
Education minister apologises to Indian community over Tamil song ban

Education minister apologises to Indian community over Tamil song ban

UPDATED 7.36PM | PARLIAMENT | Ministry also takes action against officer involved in erroneous ban.
Kelantan defends authority in enacting syariah law offences

Kelantan defends authority in enacting syariah law offences

Motion accepted on grounds of necessity, public interest, urgency.
Lawyer: Wahab 'severely depressed', can't meet cops yet

Lawyer: Wahab 'severely depressed', can't meet cops yet

J-Kom officer will give statement within this week, his lawyer assures police.
Harapan MPs to raise 'meritocracy' issue in Parliament committee

Harapan MPs to raise 'meritocracy' issue in Parliament committee

Matriculation system relying on racial quota provides unfair advantage, Chow says.
PDC never gave land to private sector for industrial parks - CM

PDC never gave land to private sector for industrial parks - CM

Will develop strategically located industrial land without private sector, Chow says.
Govt to roll out targeted RON95 subsidy programme in 2024

Govt to roll out targeted RON95 subsidy programme in 2024

This will translate into better fiscal position for country, says economy minister.
K'tan PKR Women urges state govt to probe ‘raunchy’ Bachok concert

K'tan PKR Women urges state govt to probe ‘raunchy’ Bachok concert

Concert features skimpily clad dancers in violation of state's entertainment enactment.
PM ready to prove allegation against Muhyiddin over Felda debt waiver

PM ready to prove allegation against Muhyiddin over Felda debt waiver

Anwar claims it was his administration, not Muhyiddin’s, that implemented the loan write-off.

Teo: No plans to return J-Kom to communications ministry

Teo: No plans to return J-Kom to communications ministry

PARLIAMENT | Department to stay under PM's Department unless ordered to shift.
Targeted subsidies won't hike industry costs - deputy minister

Targeted subsidies won't hike industry costs - deputy minister

Targeted subsidies expected to begin next March.
Economic specialists appointed to Parliament select committee

Economic specialists appointed to Parliament select committee

The 15 experts include highly qualified academicians.
The Role of Regulation in Forex Trading

The Role of Regulation in Forex Trading

AAAFx, a broker who rose above regulatory challenges
LETTER | East coast floods punctuate our political failures

LETTER | East coast floods punctuate our political failures

Why can't it be addressed after decades?
'Akta Sakit Hati' probes: Less than 10pct charged over last five years

'Akta Sakit Hati' probes: Less than 10pct charged over last five years

PARLIAMENT | The cases come under Section 233 of the CMA Act.
LETTER | Saving Malayan Tiger needs multifaceted govt approach

LETTER | Saving Malayan Tiger needs multifaceted govt approach

Instal warning lights, preserve prey animals, and relocate villages.
Kelantan to launch own rice brand next year

Kelantan to launch own rice brand next year

This is to fulfil rice demand in the state.
K'tan govt to hold talks on syariah-compliant sports attire

K'tan govt to hold talks on syariah-compliant sports attire

This is in view of the state hosting Sukma 2028.
Inflation to fall within 2.5 to 3.5pct range next year - Ambank Group

Inflation to fall within 2.5 to 3.5pct range next year - Ambank Group

It says this is due to the effects of subsidy rationalisation, services tax hike.
China court begins hearing MH370 compensation claims - 10 years on

China court begins hearing MH370 compensation claims - 10 years on

153 out of 239 passengers were Chinese nationals on board ill-fated plane.
More flood victims in Kelantan, fewer in Terengganu

More flood victims in Kelantan, fewer in Terengganu

Situation in Selangor remains unchanged.
'Appeals over Khairuddin's 1MDB-linked detention of public interest’

'Appeals over Khairuddin's 1MDB-linked detention of public interest’

UPDATED 12.13PM | Appellate court decides better for the appeals to be heard in open court proceedings.
COMMENT | How has Anwar done a year later?

COMMENT | How has Anwar done a year later?

A glance shows PM has secured his position, but not much else.
Monitoring teachers who don't back govt akin to 'witch-hunt': Muda

Monitoring teachers who don't back govt akin to 'witch-hunt': Muda

Its Cheras chairperson adds Johor PKR proposal 'inappropriate'.
Ramasamy forms new party, says Indians sidelined in multi-racial ones

Ramasamy forms new party, says Indians sidelined in multi-racial ones

Ex-DAP member, however, points out it will not act as a 'third force'.
COMMENT | The problem is Anwar doesn't question his non-Malay support

COMMENT | The problem is Anwar doesn't question his non-Malay support

Flawed as he is, there's no alternative for non-Malays to vote.
Prompt investigation into cause of Bukit Tinggi debris floods - minister

Prompt investigation into cause of Bukit Tinggi debris floods - minister

Immediate infrastructure repair works also underway, adds Nik Nazmi.
YOURSAY | Learning the wrong lessons from history

YOURSAY | Learning the wrong lessons from history

‘Ironically, Anwar is on the path of the French Revolution.’
Muhyiddin's U-turn

Muhyiddin's U-turn

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