Archive - 1 December 2023

Samsuri has what it takes to be prime minister - Dr M

Samsuri has what it takes to be prime minister - Dr M

Ex-PM says MB has proven his capabilities in administering T'ganu effectively.
Plot twist: Now Wahab claims sexual harassment from Agus

Plot twist: Now Wahab claims sexual harassment from Agus

J-Kom officer claims it happened at a hotel in Bintulu.
Whistleblower claims death threat over ‘truant teacher’ complaint

Whistleblower claims death threat over ‘truant teacher’ complaint

He was told in Bajau, 'Watch out, I’m going to kill you both'.
Commissioner: Mandatory for data processing companies to register with PDP

Commissioner: Mandatory for data processing companies to register with PDP

Those who fail to register face hefty fine or jail, says Nazri.
Teacher arrested over criminal threats against PM

Teacher arrested over criminal threats against PM

Five police reports have been made against the suspect.
Five telcos sign share subscription agreement with DNB

Five telcos sign share subscription agreement with DNB

Next step will be completing 5G implementation process, says minister.
Dozens of schools in India's Bengaluru receive bomb threats

Dozens of schools in India's Bengaluru receive bomb threats

Threats received over emails.
Continuous rain alert for Terengganu, areas in Kelantan, Pahang

Continuous rain alert for Terengganu, areas in Kelantan, Pahang

Alert includes Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Pasir Puteh, Kuantan.
N Sembilan tables Budget 2024 totalling RM555m with RM520m revenue

N Sembilan tables Budget 2024 totalling RM555m with RM520m revenue

Tax revenue collection was as much as RM160.01 million, says MB.
Ratu Naga seeks to invalidate peaceful assembly provision

Ratu Naga seeks to invalidate peaceful assembly provision

Govt is the sole defendant in her originating summons.
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PM hints at cabinet reshuffling this month

PM hints at cabinet reshuffling this month

Anwar ‘agrees’ with 12-year-old boy’s suggestion to have it before 2024.
Leaders didn't discuss allocation negotiations with us, claims PN MP

Leaders didn't discuss allocation negotiations with us, claims PN MP

'A year has passed. I can’t give anything to constituents.'
Najib's pardon bid: Lawyer to write to govt seeking update

Najib's pardon bid: Lawyer to write to govt seeking update

The application for royal pardon has been sent nearly 10 months ago.
COMMENT | Big guns in Kemaman

COMMENT | Big guns in Kemaman

Umno and PAS are facing off for their future.
Digital ID: Govt assures personal data protection

Digital ID: Govt assures personal data protection

Cyber security will always be under control, says Fahmi.
International drug ring crippled, drugs worth RM15.6m seized

International drug ring crippled, drugs worth RM15.6m seized

Customs looking for two suspects.
Hisyam to lead defence team in ex-Tronoh rep's appeal

Hisyam to lead defence team in ex-Tronoh rep's appeal

Paul Yong Choo Kiong was convicted of raping his maid.
Joint trial for Wan Saiful's money laundering, corruption cases

Joint trial for Wan Saiful's money laundering, corruption cases

Prosecution to call 32 witnesses to testify during the hearing.
LETTER | Amendment to Suhakam Act too good to be true

LETTER | Amendment to Suhakam Act too good to be true

The commission still lacks the independence to perform its duty.
'Have you lost your mind': Tiong slams Sanusi after 'pot-bellied deity' jibe

'Have you lost your mind': Tiong slams Sanusi after 'pot-bellied deity' jibe

‘I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at Sanusi’s actions.’
No external consultants used in civil service - chief secretary

No external consultants used in civil service - chief secretary

PM is confident in civil servants' abilities, Zuki says.
Abducted journo thanks police, urges probe on 'foreign planners’

Abducted journo thanks police, urges probe on 'foreign planners’

He advises media personnel to be careful when sharing information with sources.
COMMENT | KJ’s rank hypocrisy

COMMENT | KJ’s rank hypocrisy

'Career politicians like Khairy did nothing to reverse the tide.'
FT PAS Youth froths as DBKL booze ban rolled back

FT PAS Youth froths as DBKL booze ban rolled back

Abdul Razak says DBKL's action regrettable.
Concerns over Digital ID completely groundless, says Anwar

Concerns over Digital ID completely groundless, says Anwar

Listen to explanations first, PM advises the public.
Defamation: Ramasamy pays RM1.52m to Zakir Naik

Defamation: Ramasamy pays RM1.52m to Zakir Naik

Former DAP leader succeeds in crowdfunding the amount.
Ex-MP slams Sivakumar's 'red flag' reply on forced labour claim

Ex-MP slams Sivakumar's 'red flag' reply on forced labour claim

'Belittling magnitude of the issue poses harm to workers trapped in the system.'

Hang on to DNB's golden share, Putrajaya urged

Hang on to DNB's golden share, Putrajaya urged

Ensure DNB assets not sold to private sector, Ong says.
DNAA bid: 'SRC case hanging over Najib like sword of Damocles'

DNAA bid: 'SRC case hanging over Najib like sword of Damocles'

Court gives AGC until January to consider ex-PM's review bid.

LETTER | Breathing easy: New tobacco bill a win for Malaysia

LETTER | Breathing easy: New tobacco bill a win for Malaysia

Kudos to Health Ministry and AGC for this.
121 M'sians stranded in Myanmar arrive home on special flight

121 M'sians stranded in Myanmar arrive home on special flight

Most are victims of job scams.
Police detain driver who rammed motorcycle after argument with wife

Police detain driver who rammed motorcycle after argument with wife

Victim sustained minor injuries, Noor Ariffin says.
Auditor: No grounds to revoke Samling's Gerenai timber certification

Auditor: No grounds to revoke Samling's Gerenai timber certification

'There is 'valid evidence' that the non-conformities were dealt with.'
LETTER | Bravo Sivasangari!

LETTER | Bravo Sivasangari!

Our national squash player has what it takes to become world champion.
COMMENT | Rafizi, don't kill minimum wage policy

COMMENT | Rafizi, don't kill minimum wage policy

It's something that workers have fought very hard for.
PMX anniversary: Kini readers list the good, bad and their hopes

PMX anniversary: Kini readers list the good, bad and their hopes

Some pick Zahid's DNAA as one of the worst things that happened.
Court frees blogger of creating, uploading offensive video charge

Court frees blogger of creating, uploading offensive video charge

Prosecution failed to prove prima facie case, judge says.

LETTER | Oral health, an overlooked aspect of HIV/AIDS

LETTER | Oral health, an overlooked aspect of HIV/AIDS

Oral health plays vital role in management and understanding the disease.
COMMENT | Is premarital HIV testing doing the right thing?

COMMENT | Is premarital HIV testing doing the right thing?

Policy for Muslims seen as violating rights including privacy and non-discrimination.
YOURSAY | RM100m compensation is baffling

YOURSAY | RM100m compensation is baffling

‘Are Umno MPs that wealthy?'
Seeing red over LGBTQ rehab

Seeing red over LGBTQ rehab

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