Archive - 1 January 2024

Tsunami waves reach Japan's coast following major quakes

Tsunami waves reach Japan's coast following major quakes

Authorities urged victims to flee to high land, top of buildings.
Deputy minister to sue YouTuber linking him to 'Dubai Move' conspiracy

Deputy minister to sue YouTuber linking him to 'Dubai Move' conspiracy

Video shows Rahman being one on a list of conspirators.
Over 100 migrants held in Brickfields Little India raid

Over 100 migrants held in Brickfields Little India raid

Raid involved residences, clothing stores, restaurants, hair salons.
Zaliha to address KL's legacy issues

Zaliha to address KL's legacy issues

Matters of cleanliness, safety, homelessness, migrants to be examined, says FT minister.
Ismail Sabri denies knowledge, involvement in 'Dubai Move'

Ismail Sabri denies knowledge, involvement in 'Dubai Move'

I was performing umrah during that time, says former Umno veep.
Boycott group says McDonald's suit has 'no grounds'

Boycott group says McDonald's suit has 'no grounds'

Merely endorsed boycott initiated by public, BDS Malaysia says.
'Lack of substance': Ex-MP pans quality of opposition's debates

'Lack of substance': Ex-MP pans quality of opposition's debates

'Topics always single-dimensional - race, religion, alcohol, dressing.'
EC gearing up for redrawing of S'wak electoral boundaries, says chair

EC gearing up for redrawing of S'wak electoral boundaries, says chair

Meanwhile, eight-year interval for Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah has yet to lapse.
More than 12k deaths in 2023 road accidents, say cops

More than 12k deaths in 2023 road accidents, say cops

This is out of nearly 600k crashes reported throughout last year.
LETTER | Local govts should not discriminate ratepayers

LETTER | Local govts should not discriminate ratepayers

There seems to be a bias in decorations when it comes to festivals.
Covid-19: Masks encouraged in schools - deputy minister

Covid-19: Masks encouraged in schools - deputy minister

Wong says Covid-19 SOPs issued last April still apply.
Dubai Move: Don't plunge nation into deeper crisis - PBB rep

Dubai Move: Don't plunge nation into deeper crisis - PBB rep

We don't have time to entertain political dramas, Fazzrudin says.
LETTER | Stricter enforcement on migrants running businesses needed

LETTER | Stricter enforcement on migrants running businesses needed

Existing laws adequate to address rent-seeking behaviour by local licence holders.
Anwar hopeful that 2024 will offer brighter future for M'sia

Anwar hopeful that 2024 will offer brighter future for M'sia

PM says economy continues to be govt's main focus entering new year.
COMMENT | My top five news stories of 2023

COMMENT | My top five news stories of 2023

Years of indoctrination is rearing its ugly head, among others.
Govt has proven its ability to unite, focus on people – Fahmi

Govt has proven its ability to unite, focus on people – Fahmi

The administration has implemented 5 significant policies for the nation, he adds.
PM: Constructive discourse should be promoted, not criticised

PM: Constructive discourse should be promoted, not criticised

Anwar speaks of the ‘Ashabul Kahfi’ issue which courted brickbats from several quarters.
SSP ends six-day ‘siege’ on US Embassy

SSP ends six-day ‘siege’ on US Embassy

Group ends rally with demand for ceasefire and condemnation against US, Israel.
The 'Dubai Move'

The 'Dubai Move'

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
Happy New Year from Malaysiakini

Happy New Year from Malaysiakini

We leave another challenging year behind and on to new beginnings.