Archive - 26 December 2023

Over 100 demonstrators march to 'blockade' US Embassy

Over 100 demonstrators march to 'blockade' US Embassy

UPDATED 1.13AM | Six-day ‘blockade’ in solidarity with Palestine begins.
As T'ganu floods worsen, exco member yearns to play in water

As T'ganu floods worsen, exco member yearns to play in water

Azman has been heavily criticised for romanticising the floods.
MCA Youth, Puteri Umno to join ‘blockade’ on US Embassy

MCA Youth, Puteri Umno to join ‘blockade’ on US Embassy

Youth wings to stand in solidarity with over 60 organisations.
Continuous rain warning for T'ganu, Pahang, Johor until tomorrow

Continuous rain warning for T'ganu, Pahang, Johor until tomorrow

Make sure relief centres are ready, Nadma tells state, district committees.
Floods: K’tan to hold further talks with Putrajaya on overcoming it

Floods: K’tan to hold further talks with Putrajaya on overcoming it

We have standing water issue that needs to be resolved - Nassuruddin.
Kg Setia Jaya villagers advised to stay united, fight for fair compensation

Kg Setia Jaya villagers advised to stay united, fight for fair compensation

Find an amicable solution, says former resident of demolished Kg Berembang.
Indian leaders lament Mitra transfer to Unity Ministry

Indian leaders lament Mitra transfer to Unity Ministry

It’s a confusing ‘demotion’ that undermined Mitra, critics say.
LETTER | Derogatory terms: An open letter to PM

LETTER | Derogatory terms: An open letter to PM

Elected leaders should set good examples for citizens to emulate.
Two relief centres flooded, 447 victims evacuated

Two relief centres flooded, 447 victims evacuated

Strong currents moving towards Kuala Terengganu, authorities say.
Alleged mosque thief not ex-party leader, says PAS Youth chief

Alleged mosque thief not ex-party leader, says PAS Youth chief

PAS mulling action against pro-govt social media influencer.
HariGaji: Malaysia’s First Earned Wage Access Provider Wins Best Digital Wellness Platform Award

HariGaji: Malaysia’s First Earned Wage Access Provider Wins Best Digital Wellness Platform Award

HariGaji uses the earned wage business model to enable workers to receive their wages before their regular payday, aiming to alleviate financial stress and improve employee wellbeing.
MOE to discuss with other ministries on Iskul Sama Dilaut Omadal

MOE to discuss with other ministries on Iskul Sama Dilaut Omadal

This comes after certain quarters objected to the school’s existence.
'Gay is OK!' publisher, writer seek apex court appeal over book ban

'Gay is OK!' publisher, writer seek apex court appeal over book ban

Leave application to be heard on Feb 28, 2024.
Daihatsu halts all production in Japan amid safety test scandal

Daihatsu halts all production in Japan amid safety test scandal

Carmaker promises to compensate companies it directly supplies.
Coca-Cola Launches 100% Recycled Plastic PET Bottles  for the first time in Malaysia

Coca-Cola Launches 100% Recycled Plastic PET Bottles for the first time in Malaysia

Encouraging Malaysians to embrace the concept that every bottle can contribute to a sustainable future
Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture with Probiotic Innovation

Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture with Probiotic Innovation

Established as a response to the pressing challenges faced by modern agriculture, AEM Tech uses advanced technologies like metagenomic 16S rRNA analysis on harnessing the power of microorganisms to combat climate change.
Drug syndicate leader among 10 nabbed by cops in Sabah

Drug syndicate leader among 10 nabbed by cops in Sabah

DIGP Ayob Khan says the suspect has a 'Datuk' title.
About 10k Orang Asli cut off by Kelantan floods

About 10k Orang Asli cut off by Kelantan floods

Seven settlements isolated due to landslides, a collapsed bridge, and floods.
13 rivers in Terengganu exceed danger level

13 rivers in Terengganu exceed danger level

This is due to incessant rain over the past few days.
Court orders preacher to enter defence on sexual assault charges

Court orders preacher to enter defence on sexual assault charges

Prosecution established prima facie case against Azman, judge rules.
Palestinians recall 'hellish' night after Israeli airstrikes ravage Gazan camps

Palestinians recall 'hellish' night after Israeli airstrikes ravage Gazan camps

Around 20,674 Palestinians killed, Gaza Health Ministry says.
LETTER | Reading between the lines of retractions

LETTER | Reading between the lines of retractions

Having high number of retracted research publications is worrying.
Floods: TNB stops power supply to several areas in K’tan, T’ganu

Floods: TNB stops power supply to several areas in K’tan, T’ganu

UPDATED 2..44PM | Don't turn on electrical appliances that submerged in waters, TNB says.
East coast floods continue to worsen, about 22k people displaced

East coast floods continue to worsen, about 22k people displaced

UPDATED 11.15AM | Kelantan has the highest number of evacuees at 12k people.
COMMENT | Crime against humanity continues in Gaza

COMMENT | Crime against humanity continues in Gaza

There is nothing to celebrate about UN’s watered-down resolution.
LETTER | Be ready for 24m tourists in 2024

LETTER | Be ready for 24m tourists in 2024

We must work on first impressions, particularly Immigration Dept.
Covid, flu surge in US amid holidays, increasing health risks

Covid, flu surge in US amid holidays, increasing health risks

JN.1 main contributor to growing number of infections, CDC warns.
COMMENT | 'K-word' episode a learning opportunity

COMMENT | 'K-word' episode a learning opportunity

There are many simple ways we can avoid offending others.
Migrant workers’ arrest: HR minister to summon agent involved

Migrant workers’ arrest: HR minister to summon agent involved

UPDATED 10.46AM | We will not hesitate to take action against those responsible, Sim says.
YOURSAY | The rot is deep in migrant workers’ recruitment

YOURSAY | The rot is deep in migrant workers’ recruitment

‘Agents on both sides work hand in hand to make this happen.’