Archive - 5 December 2023

Committee to review states' competency in legislating syariah laws

Committee to review states' competency in legislating syariah laws

UPDATED 8.58PM | Committee is headed by former chief justice Zaki Azmi.
Over 10k publications owned by late Gopal Sri Ram donated to UM

Over 10k publications owned by late Gopal Sri Ram donated to UM

They include rare publications from all parts of the world.
Ex-IT staff found guilty of causing death in road rage incident

Ex-IT staff found guilty of causing death in road rage incident

Prosecution proved case beyond reasonable doubt, judge says.
Businessperson urges probe into individual allegedly supporting Israel

Businessperson urges probe into individual allegedly supporting Israel

Individual called for an Israel embassy in Malaysia.
MCA veep tells Zahid to stop daydreaming about BN's Malay support

MCA veep tells Zahid to stop daydreaming about BN's Malay support

Figure out why Umno's losing support instead, Tan says.
Fact-check: Knowing BM isn't condition to renew passport

Fact-check: Knowing BM isn't condition to renew passport

Language is only condition for citizenship via naturalisation or registration.
Sexual harassment: Men lodging complaints on the rise

Sexual harassment: Men lodging complaints on the rise

Nearly 28pct of 1,486 complaints received involve male victims, Aiman Athirah says.
Wonda Coffee bids for the global stage by setting yet another Guinness World Record for the longest magazine published at 715.2cm!

Wonda Coffee bids for the global stage by setting yet another Guinness World Record for the longest magazine published at 715.2cm!

Wonda Coffee, one of Malaysia’s leading ready-to-drink coffee brands breaks another Guinness World Record for the World’s Longest Magazine as part of their Kopi Tarik campaign”. In collaboration with Marketing Magazine Malaysia, a special edition September issue magazine was produced in an accordion style and when fully opened, cover to cover measures at 715.2 cm in length.
Prisons Dept rebuts alleged ex-inmate's claims about Anwar's life in jail

Prisons Dept rebuts alleged ex-inmate's claims about Anwar's life in jail

According to the former convict, there was a VIP block in prison for politicians.

Ex-Harakah printer obtains summary judgment for PAS to pay RM656k debt

Ex-Harakah printer obtains summary judgment for PAS to pay RM656k debt

UPDATED 4.35PM | NAJ Press Resources succeeds in bid for court decision without full trial.
LETTER | Human activities and impact on marine life

LETTER | Human activities and impact on marine life

We’ll face environmental degradation and food crisis if no action is taken.
Police to gather more evidence before deciding on arresting Agus

Police to gather more evidence before deciding on arresting Agus

Probe centres on sexual harassment case against former J-Kom DG.

Uncle Kittu's love of schoolchildren knows no religious, racial barriers

Uncle Kittu's love of schoolchildren knows no religious, racial barriers

Security guard recalls fond memories of his time with SK Bandar Baru Putera.
PM: Moderate Samsuri can cool down nation’s political tension

PM: Moderate Samsuri can cool down nation’s political tension

Anwar also congratulates T’ganu MB for his electoral victory.
Don't be duped by scammers claiming to provide eMadani cash out

Don't be duped by scammers claiming to provide eMadani cash out

Minister says unscrupulous parties always on the rise when aid disbursed.
RM100 e-Madani scheme won’t raise inflation, deputy minister says

RM100 e-Madani scheme won’t raise inflation, deputy minister says

Application must be done by Feb 20 next year.
Bukit Selambau blaze: Residents demand crackdown on illegal factories

Bukit Selambau blaze: Residents demand crackdown on illegal factories

Kedah DOE says the premises involved in blast did not have approval to operate.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd and China State Construction Engineering Join Forces to Redefine High-End Living in Kuala Lumpur

EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd and China State Construction Engineering Join Forces to Redefine High-End Living in Kuala Lumpur

Landmark Contract Signing Marks a Transformative Partnership, Promising Elevated Standards in High-End Living for Kuala Lumpur
LETTER | Protect our girls from vape addiction

LETTER | Protect our girls from vape addiction

More female teenagers are picking up the unhealthy habit.
Boy suffers burns almost all over his body after struck by lightning

Boy suffers burns almost all over his body after struck by lightning

His mother escaped unhurt but traumatised, police say.
Shafee's acquittal in RM9.5m money laundering case stays

Shafee's acquittal in RM9.5m money laundering case stays

UPDATED 12.24PM | This is after prosecutors withdraw their appeal to reverse the acquittal.
COMMENT | Climate crisis-impacted children need quality education

COMMENT | Climate crisis-impacted children need quality education

Urgently mobilise more resources to scale up life-saving access to education.
LETTER | Building collapse: Scope of probe should be expanded

LETTER | Building collapse: Scope of probe should be expanded

Usually, such mishaps are caused by various problems.
PN keeps Gua Musang after apex court bins BN's appeal

PN keeps Gua Musang after apex court bins BN's appeal

UPDATED 12.26PM | Bench delivers a unanimous decision.
Girl dies of suspected abuse from babysitter

Girl dies of suspected abuse from babysitter

The six-year-old was sent to the hospital in an unconscious state.
Advise Umno to change its president, not PAS - Kit Siang told

Advise Umno to change its president, not PAS - Kit Siang told

UPDATED 11.11AM | PAS sec-gen Takiyuddin says there's nothing wrong with the party under Hadi's helm.

Lokman seeks AGC review over 1MDB-linked contempt case

Lokman seeks AGC review over 1MDB-linked contempt case

Letter of representation has been sent to AGC on Umno supreme council member's bid.
DBKL: Liquor sales ban at grocery, Chinese medicine stores not lifted

DBKL: Liquor sales ban at grocery, Chinese medicine stores not lifted

City Hall clarifies earlier report about ban revocation.
M'sia hopes Madrid Court will sentence Stampa for 'Sulu fraud'

M'sia hopes Madrid Court will sentence Stampa for 'Sulu fraud'

Arbitrator had breached the laws of Spain, says Azalina.

WHO says IDF gave 24 hours to move supplies in Gaza, Israel denies it

WHO says IDF gave 24 hours to move supplies in Gaza, Israel denies it

WHO director-general says order to move medical equipment was received from IDF.
Syahredzan: Dr M should reflect on his own lack of Malay support first

Syahredzan: Dr M should reflect on his own lack of Malay support first

His own former party Pejuang was rejected by Malays during GE15, says Bangi MP.

COMMENT | Gaza conflict: Humanitarian law compliance

COMMENT | Gaza conflict: Humanitarian law compliance

Humanity must be preserved even during war.
Analysts: Samsuri for PM a GE16 tactic or by-election gimmick?

Analysts: Samsuri for PM a GE16 tactic or by-election gimmick?

Terengganu MB can soften PAS' image, MPN senior fellow says.
COMMENT | Formidable first year: Anwar’s forte and fault lines

COMMENT | Formidable first year: Anwar’s forte and fault lines

PM must deliver to opposition constituents and entire nation.
YOURSAY | Consent for Coldplay, but Bollywood breaks down

YOURSAY | Consent for Coldplay, but Bollywood breaks down

’What has Bollywood got to do with Palestine?’