Archive - 28 December 2023

Daim bites back, to sue Anwar

Daim bites back, to sue Anwar

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Fahmi: Public should know about past govts’ RM700m publicity expenses

Fahmi: Public should know about past govts’ RM700m publicity expenses

It was a significant expenditure, says minister.
Customs DG: Officers’ interstate transfers done by the book

Customs DG: Officers’ interstate transfers done by the book

'These transfers can help enrich and expand job roles for officers.'
Kg Setia Jaya folk can stay until relocation resolves - Wangsa Maju MP

Kg Setia Jaya folk can stay until relocation resolves - Wangsa Maju MP

Decision reached after meeting between minister and TAR Education Foundation reps.
Man ordered to file defence in Fahmi’s defamation suit by Jan 15

Man ordered to file defence in Fahmi’s defamation suit by Jan 15

This is over the minister’s alleged political speech at a mosque.
Puad: Is Dr M feeling 'challenged', thinks he is next?

Puad: Is Dr M feeling 'challenged', thinks he is next?

Umno leader on Mahathir's response to Daim being investigated.
Ngeh: Appoint non-Muslim experts to sit on 'syariah laws' committee

Ngeh: Appoint non-Muslim experts to sit on 'syariah laws' committee

This will ensure non-Muslim views are considered before making changes, he says.
Central database system not a waste, says Rafizi

Central database system not a waste, says Rafizi

Minister denies allegations from 'voices of dissent' over Padu.
Football legend Shaharuddin Abdullah laid to rest

Football legend Shaharuddin Abdullah laid to rest

‘The Black Cat’ passed away at Taiping Hospital at 5.15am.
FMM backs call for MOHR to handle migrant worker management

FMM backs call for MOHR to handle migrant worker management

Its chief cites reasons why doing so would benefit the country, businesses.
FixApa by Kemaih Revolutionizes Childcare Industry with Impact and  Data-Driven Solution: LaPaQ

FixApa by Kemaih Revolutionizes Childcare Industry with Impact and Data-Driven Solution: LaPaQ

Focusing specifically on the childcare front, the FixApa platform’s latest expansion now seeks to address a new issue in childcare — malnutrition among Malaysian children — with the development of LaPaQ, an innovative mobile application focused on nutrition data.
Groups alarmed by 10-year-old being denied entry to school

Groups alarmed by 10-year-old being denied entry to school

Muda describes the situation as 'deeply troubling'.
PM approves RM6m to build spillway for flood mitigation project

PM approves RM6m to build spillway for flood mitigation project

Anwar says 3 embankments will be made at RM2m each.
Daim swipes at Anwar and Azam, decries probe as 'witch hunt'

Daim swipes at Anwar and Azam, decries probe as 'witch hunt'

UPDATED 4.24PM | 'PM's reckless insinuation shows hostility against me.'
RM50m to be channelled to flood victims in Kelantan - PM

RM50m to be channelled to flood victims in Kelantan - PM

UPDATED 5.13PM | Each family will receive RM1k, says Anwar.
Pua claims Dr M's ex-adviser opposed toll rationalisation on racial lines

Pua claims Dr M's ex-adviser opposed toll rationalisation on racial lines

Adviser claimed toll reduction was to benefit non-Malays, he alleges.
SMK Tengku Bariah Representing Terengganu at Toyota Eco Youth 2023/2024 a National Level Competition

SMK Tengku Bariah Representing Terengganu at Toyota Eco Youth 2023/2024 a National Level Competition

Through this program, it managed to collect 347.75 kg of rubbish. This campaign is not only to clean the place but also to inculcate recycling habits through the competitions held where they had to create costumes and products from recyclable items.
Nga: Restoring local govt polls not priority for now

Nga: Restoring local govt polls not priority for now

Minister however implies that reviving local polls still a possibility.
Malay traders join chorus of criticism against local govt polls proposal

Malay traders join chorus of criticism against local govt polls proposal

They call it a waste of time and money.
Not much room to expand, Sabah needs new airport - consultant

Not much room to expand, Sabah needs new airport - consultant

New terminal at KKIA a short-term solution, Faizal says.
Civil service killed targeted fuel subsidies amid Sheraton Move: Pua

Civil service killed targeted fuel subsidies amid Sheraton Move: Pua

UPDATED 1.25PM | Ex-MP claims programme terminated during government transition.
LETTER | Strengthen institutions, raise education quality for 2024

LETTER | Strengthen institutions, raise education quality for 2024

Wishing for a country free from corruption, injustice, disharmony.
LETTER | Hydropower is the catalyst for sustainable economics

LETTER | Hydropower is the catalyst for sustainable economics

Govt should provide tax incentives, subsidies to promote use of renewable energy.
Over 28k flood evacuees at 137 relief centres in 5 states

Over 28k flood evacuees at 137 relief centres in 5 states

UPDATED 12.37PM | Number of evacuees in Kelantan now over 21k.
COMMENT | Let’s look at Bumiputera Economic Congress differently

COMMENT | Let’s look at Bumiputera Economic Congress differently

Meeting should highlight success stories, shortcomings for all to learn, among others.
Nik Nazmi sends legal letter to Chegubard over graft claims

Nik Nazmi sends legal letter to Chegubard over graft claims

Minister says Bersatu man's allegations on flood projects are false.
LETTER | Implement DLP in all schools

LETTER | Implement DLP in all schools

Don’t blame students, schools for poor mastery of Malay or mother tongues.
If we're probing Tuns, start with 'arrogant' Dr M, says PKR man

If we're probing Tuns, start with 'arrogant' Dr M, says PKR man

Shamsul reminds ex-PM that Tuns are not above the law.
Family of death row inmate in S'pore hope for best, prepared for worst

Family of death row inmate in S'pore hope for best, prepared for worst

Pannir Selvam has been on death row for drug trafficking since 2017.
Rantau Panjang immigration complex reopens as floods recede

Rantau Panjang immigration complex reopens as floods recede

Complex was closed on Tuesday.
Petronas diesel supply to be fully restored in 2 days

Petronas diesel supply to be fully restored in 2 days

Several Petronas stations have been out of diesel since Tuesday.
COMMENT | My top five newsmakers of 2023

COMMENT | My top five newsmakers of 2023

'No heroes, only tragedies or tragedies in the making.'
Denied entry to school, 10-year-old writes to PM for help

Denied entry to school, 10-year-old writes to PM for help

UPDATED 4.25PM | Shivaani has issues with her citizenship documentation.
COMMENT | Zahid’s plight not over yet

COMMENT | Zahid’s plight not over yet

Malaysian Bar may face uphill task in bid to annul DNAA decision.
YOURSAY | Tamil ministerial row emblematic of tribal politics

YOURSAY | Tamil ministerial row emblematic of tribal politics

‘If we keep indulging in history, it shows a community living in the past.’