Archive - 30 November 2023

Principal responded dismissively to ‘truant teacher’ complaint - witness

Principal responded dismissively to ‘truant teacher’ complaint - witness

Principal also belittled the potential of the school's students, court told.
Govt urged to consider having targeted subsidy scheme for urban poor

Govt urged to consider having targeted subsidy scheme for urban poor

Govt can set certain condition and standards, says senator.
Dr M to MACC: Unfreeze, don't torment Palestinians in winter

Dr M to MACC: Unfreeze, don't torment Palestinians in winter

Ex-PM wants MACC to permit Aman Palestin to channel some aid.
Lewd video: Case to be handed over to AGC tomorrow, says IGP

Lewd video: Case to be handed over to AGC tomorrow, says IGP

Eight individuals have been called up to assist in the investigation.
Rainy weather expected on Kemaman polling day

Rainy weather expected on Kemaman polling day

Voters are advised to drive safely and ensure safety on Saturday.
Govt might spend RM369m per year to treat vape-related lung injury cases

Govt might spend RM369m per year to treat vape-related lung injury cases

PARLIAMENT | Research shows the cost of treatment is RM150k per patient.
DOE needs 3,000 additional enforcement personnel - DG

DOE needs 3,000 additional enforcement personnel - DG

This takes into account the workload and the number of pollution incidents.
J-Kom staffer lodges another police report over Agus video

J-Kom staffer lodges another police report over Agus video

Cops say the case is being investigated by classified crime unit.
'This is torture' - rights group slams Johor LGBT rehab plan

'This is torture' - rights group slams Johor LGBT rehab plan

UPDATED 6.39PM | Group wants Suhakam to intervene in 'unconstitutional' practice.
Zaliha quotes Hadith after rebuke by MPs in Parliament

Zaliha quotes Hadith after rebuke by MPs in Parliament

UPDATED 5.23PM | PARLIAMENT | Health minister in debate wind-up reminds lawmakers to be kind to women.
Progressive wage: Company, staff must show proof of commitment

Progressive wage: Company, staff must show proof of commitment

UPDATED 5.47PM | It's to ensure the programme will yield the intended result.
T'ganu court jails man 6 months for displaying Israeli flag

T'ganu court jails man 6 months for displaying Israeli flag

Man also fined RM500, another 3 months' jail if he cannot pay.
Five new monkeypox cases detected

Five new monkeypox cases detected

The infections involve local men.
Rafizi details progressive wage plan for those earning under RM5k

Rafizi details progressive wage plan for those earning under RM5k

UPDATED 4.36PM | Participation is voluntary but employers will receive financial incentives.
Dewan Rakyat passes Smoking Control Bill sans GEG

Dewan Rakyat passes Smoking Control Bill sans GEG

UPDATED 3.15PM | PARLIAMENT | MPs from both sides criticise GEG omission.
HSR cancellation: Upset with govt’s decision not enough for suit - court

HSR cancellation: Upset with govt’s decision not enough for suit - court

You must prove abuse of power was behind the decision, judge says.
At RM2,600, median wage up year-on-year, but dipped in Q2

At RM2,600, median wage up year-on-year, but dipped in Q2

Malaysians in formal employment now stand at 6.6m people.
Takaful Malaysia Unveils KAOTIM, a New Digital Platform Offering an Affordable Medical Card for Malaysians

Takaful Malaysia Unveils KAOTIM, a New Digital Platform Offering an Affordable Medical Card for Malaysians

KAOTIM, Takaful Malaysia’s latest addition to enhance insurance and takaful mobility, is a digital initiative to provide a secure and enhanced customer experience and streamlined administrative processes that enable customers to enjoy a hassle-free and speedy subscription process.
Govt plans to introduce special law for disaster management

Govt plans to introduce special law for disaster management

PARLIAMENT | Govt is also drafting National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy.
Pendang rep claims Bukit Gantang MP, family threatened him

Pendang rep claims Bukit Gantang MP, family threatened him

UPDATED 1.46PM | PARLIAMENT | Awang will file a motion on the matter at Dewan Rakyat.
Cop allegedly involved in journo's abduction suspended

Cop allegedly involved in journo's abduction suspended

Two others could face the same action, says KL top cop.
LETTER | Malaysia urgently needs a charities commission

LETTER | Malaysia urgently needs a charities commission

Proper regulation can reduce fraud or misuse of donations.
Set up inquiry commission to probe warehouse collapse – group

Set up inquiry commission to probe warehouse collapse – group

We must take strict action against those responsible, Mohideen says.
LETTER | Why the multiracial parties are now restless about Urimai

LETTER | Why the multiracial parties are now restless about Urimai

We're not just another Indian party.
LETTER | Why mum over issues affecting UD43 grade doctors?

LETTER | Why mum over issues affecting UD43 grade doctors?

Health minister must address issues facing doctors approved for permanent posts.
LETTER | Reduce stunting in children by empowering mothers

LETTER | Reduce stunting in children by empowering mothers

Studies show women in decision-making roles prioritise children’s nutrition in households.
LETTER | 'Kangkung' professors and PhDs

LETTER | 'Kangkung' professors and PhDs

Vetting candidates not enough to ensure varsities produce credible PhD holders.
BN MPs have to pay RM100m if they defect - Asyraf

BN MPs have to pay RM100m if they defect - Asyraf

KEMAMAN POLLS | Umno sec-gen says this is among the party's two methods to block defections.
Funny drawings with message: Using art to spread road safety awareness

Funny drawings with message: Using art to spread road safety awareness

Miros showcases cartoon drawings exhibition to raise awareness.
COMMENT | Downright foolish to tar all politicians with same brush

COMMENT | Downright foolish to tar all politicians with same brush

Let’s push forward and not give up for a better Malaysia.
Kemaman candidate will not be ‘ordinary’ MP - Anwar

Kemaman candidate will not be ‘ordinary’ MP - Anwar

KEMAMAN POLLS | Affandi will act as liaison between Putrajaya and state govt, he says.
Mat Sabu: New Amanah Youth chief must be diligent, committed

Mat Sabu: New Amanah Youth chief must be diligent, committed

The person must also adopt multiracial approach to politics, Mohamad adds.
Skip party politics and improve quality of debates, speaker tells MPs

Skip party politics and improve quality of debates, speaker tells MPs

Voters will ridicule us if we behave like jokers and comedians - Johari.
Rapid KL denies explosion involving MRT train

Rapid KL denies explosion involving MRT train

It was sound of a spark from train ’28’, firm says.
'Are you saying you were ineffective?' - PKR MPs hit back at Ramasamy

'Are you saying you were ineffective?' - PKR MPs hit back at Ramasamy

Wrong to say multi-racial parties can't address minority issues, says Batu MP.
Sabah allocates RM175m for hardcore poverty eradication next year

Sabah allocates RM175m for hardcore poverty eradication next year

Special programmes have been drawn up, says CM.
COMMENT | Ramasamy provides ammunition to his detractors

COMMENT | Ramasamy provides ammunition to his detractors

Ramasamy could've been formidable if he remained independent.
Boost awareness on sexually transmitted diseases - T’ganu rep tells state govt

Boost awareness on sexually transmitted diseases - T’ganu rep tells state govt

‘Report shows higher cases of such diseases among youths in the state.’
YOURSAY | Politicians divide, not vernacular schools

YOURSAY | Politicians divide, not vernacular schools

‘Vernacular schools have existed even before Merdeka.’