Archive - 4 January 2024

Padu: Rafizi explains 'bigger goal' in opting for in-house expertise

Padu: Rafizi explains 'bigger goal' in opting for in-house expertise

It’s to build a digitally capable civil service, says minister.
Continued medical services in Penang despite water supply disruption

Continued medical services in Penang despite water supply disruption

Water tankers will be dispatched to ensure smooth operations.
Perodua breaks down hours after purchase: Owner wants black-and-white

Perodua breaks down hours after purchase: Owner wants black-and-white

It's been two months and still nothing, says the Bezza owner.
McDonald’s Malaysia aims to open 750 restaurants by 2030

McDonald’s Malaysia aims to open 750 restaurants by 2030

It will create various job opportunities, says managing director.
Cops probing duo for sedition linked to Islamic affairs council issue

Cops probing duo for sedition linked to Islamic affairs council issue

The identities of the two have not been revealed.
'Ask me about tourism' - Tok Mat dodges Dubai Move poser

'Ask me about tourism' - Tok Mat dodges Dubai Move poser

Foreign minister only smiled when quizzed on the matter today.
'Ministry never issues business licences to undocumented migrants'

'Ministry never issues business licences to undocumented migrants'

Priority has always been local community welfare, Nga says.
Daim probe: MACC records statements from four individuals - lawyers

Daim probe: MACC records statements from four individuals - lawyers

Our clients were cooperative, say the counsels.
Umno man: If PN's 'changing govt' plan a TV drama, viewers would tune out

Umno man: If PN's 'changing govt' plan a TV drama, viewers would tune out

Kedah Umno leader slams opposition for rehashing 'same script'.
Migrant quota fraud: 'Mastermind' probed after multiple reports lodged

Migrant quota fraud: 'Mastermind' probed after multiple reports lodged

Police confirm to have received four reports against the individual.
'Chow Kit Move': Sanusi was just teasing, says Wan Fayhsal

'Chow Kit Move': Sanusi was just teasing, says Wan Fayhsal

Bersatu leader maintains there's no plot to topple govt.
'Freedom of Information Bill will reflect better transparency in lawmaking'

'Freedom of Information Bill will reflect better transparency in lawmaking'

However, Azalina doesn't say when the bill will be tabled in Parliament.
Umno Youth chief on mission to catch litterbugs

Umno Youth chief on mission to catch litterbugs

Merlimau rep to find those responsible in his constituency.
PN harping on Ngeh because it can only play up 3R issues - Loke

PN harping on Ngeh because it can only play up 3R issues - Loke

DAP sec-gen points out it's an old tactic used against govt.
UOW Malaysia’s Rising Stars Secured 2nd Place in the Integrated Design Project Short Video Competition

UOW Malaysia’s Rising Stars Secured 2nd Place in the Integrated Design Project Short Video Competition

This remarkable accomplishment served as a testament to the students' innovative prowess and engineering acumen, showcased through their project titled "PET Buoyant Rover for River Surveillance."
Wan Saiful: Ngeh's apology an 'old', oft-used tactic

Wan Saiful: Ngeh's apology an 'old', oft-used tactic

Ex-Bersatu info chief urges PM to take hardline stance against DAP.
Chow sues businessperson for defamation over land deal remarks

Chow sues businessperson for defamation over land deal remarks

UPDATED 3.40PM | Penang CM says slanderous statement was widely reported in Chinese media.
Minister moots fining firms RM30k for each migrant brought in without jobs

Minister moots fining firms RM30k for each migrant brought in without jobs

Johari wants companies to find work for migrants within a month or be punished.

Focus on taking Kedah forward, not political 'moves', Loke tells Sanusi

Focus on taking Kedah forward, not political 'moves', Loke tells Sanusi

DAP sec-gen calls those openly looking to make such moves 'irresponsible'.
T20 parents should pay MRSM admission fee - alumni president

T20 parents should pay MRSM admission fee - alumni president

'If they can pay private schools, why not MRSM?'

Lawyers' group wants Padu suspended until data law amended

Lawyers' group wants Padu suspended until data law amended

This is to ensure govt is responsible for data security, safe use.
'Attempts to unseat govt will halt in February when new Agong crowned'

'Attempts to unseat govt will halt in February when new Agong crowned'

This is in view of the Johor ruler becoming king, say analysts.
Bad weather warning for several areas in Johor until Sunday

Bad weather warning for several areas in Johor until Sunday

Continuous heavy rain is expected, says MetMalaysia.
Consensus grows on booster shots’ protection against Long Covid

Consensus grows on booster shots’ protection against Long Covid

Studies show boosters' effectiveness against developing lingering symptoms.
Padu: Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined – experts

Padu: Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined – experts

'System needs to be refined to help this group better.'
M'sia conveys condolences in Iran bombing, wants justice

M'sia conveys condolences in Iran bombing, wants justice

Two explosions killed more than 100, injuring more than 200.
MyIX Initiates Free 7-Day Network Infrastructure Training Course in Line with CSR Initiatives

MyIX Initiates Free 7-Day Network Infrastructure Training Course in Line with CSR Initiatives

The ‘Explore the World of Network Infrastructure’ course, co-organised with technology and future skills learning institution Forward College, will be held on 20 - 22 February and 5 - 8 March 2024 at the MyIX corporate headquarters located in Puchong, Selangor.
PN leaders: J-Kom should be overhauled, even dissolved

PN leaders: J-Kom should be overhauled, even dissolved

The department serves only as govt's propaganda tool, they say.
BEST charts ambitious logistics roadmap in Southeast Asia

BEST charts ambitious logistics roadmap in Southeast Asia

BEST Inc. operates 33 sorting centers, 1,200+ service points & spans six Southeast Asian countries, with 47,000 sq m of warehousing.

SM Sains Labuan represent WP Labuan at Toyota Eco Youth 2023/2024 National Competition

SM Sains Labuan represent WP Labuan at Toyota Eco Youth 2023/2024 National Competition

The team is hopeful that they can aspire to the community and hopes that their efforts to instigate long-term change, and to foster a healthier and improved community.
Cop injured after car rams through roadblock

Cop injured after car rams through roadblock

Two men pursued, arrested with housebreaking tools found in car.
Home, HR Ministries hold meeting on migrant labour management

Home, HR Ministries hold meeting on migrant labour management

Home Minister Saifuddin says govt committed to improving migrant hiring process.
COMMENT | Only one person can rejuvenate PKR

COMMENT | Only one person can rejuvenate PKR

PKR once proclaimed it catered to both Malay establishment and urban voters.
YOURSAY | Glitches make the public wary of Padu

YOURSAY | Glitches make the public wary of Padu

‘Important to get it right the first time, or people would lose faith.’