Archive - 5 January 2024

Disgruntled Perodua owner gets sweet news, thanks 'ants' of all races

Disgruntled Perodua owner gets sweet news, thanks 'ants' of all races

Perodua has offered to repurchase her car for the full amount.
Tiong denies eating pork, drinking alcohol in office

Tiong denies eating pork, drinking alcohol in office

It's an attempt to incite racial hate, says minister.
Wisma Putra: Avoid unnecessary travel to Bangladesh on its polling day

Wisma Putra: Avoid unnecessary travel to Bangladesh on its polling day

Those residing there must remain vigilant, it says.
Madpet renews call for cops to wear bodycams

Madpet renews call for cops to wear bodycams

There continue to be extrajudicial killings by the police, says group's spokesperson.
FMM objects to fining bosses of duped migrants

FMM objects to fining bosses of duped migrants

Employers will continue to need workers, says president.
Epstein was murdered in prison, brother alleges

Epstein was murdered in prison, brother alleges

Mark cites inconsistencies between facts, autopsy report to back claims.
SMK Seri Ampang Kedah to increase awareness on how to dispose construction waste

SMK Seri Ampang Kedah to increase awareness on how to dispose construction waste

A group of students from SMK Seri Ampang has incorporated the issue into their special project as one of the 15 teams that are participating in the Toyota Eco Youth 2023/24 programme.
Penang water issue: Traders reminded not to hike prices of containers, mineral water

Penang water issue: Traders reminded not to hike prices of containers, mineral water

Consumers must also refrain from panic buying, comparing prices, Mogan says.
Doctor: Sudden death among those below 40 on the rise

Doctor: Sudden death among those below 40 on the rise

Deaths mainly caused by cardiac arrest and stroke, he says.
Anwar tells Dr M to take care of his health, unable to meet Hadi at IJN

Anwar tells Dr M to take care of his health, unable to meet Hadi at IJN

UPDATED 5.40PM | PAS president could not meet PM as he was undergoing treatment at the time.
Cops question 11 from Solidarity Palestine rally

Cops question 11 from Solidarity Palestine rally

Tian Chua says all due processes were followed.
LFL slams Rafizi for 'reckless suggestion' regarding PDPA importance

LFL slams Rafizi for 'reckless suggestion' regarding PDPA importance

Minister's claim reflects serious lack of understanding, Zaid says.
PM: Give space to higher learning institutions to create new ideas

PM: Give space to higher learning institutions to create new ideas

This is so that they can produce globally competitive graduates, Anwar says.
Bumiputera Economic Congress to focus on 10 main clusters

Bumiputera Economic Congress to focus on 10 main clusters

PM to share new efforts to empower bumiputera community.
LETTER | Replace polystyrene usage with eco-friendly materials

LETTER | Replace polystyrene usage with eco-friendly materials

Cheap material but high price on environment and health effects.
McDonald's says business impacted in several Middle East markets

McDonald's says business impacted in several Middle East markets

CEO blames 'misinformation' linking company to Israel.

WHO flags JN.1 as Covid-19 variant of interest

WHO flags JN.1 as Covid-19 variant of interest

Thailand also closely monitoring situation after cases detected.
92 dead, 242 missing in Japan quakes over fears of escalating damage

92 dead, 242 missing in Japan quakes over fears of escalating damage

Authorities still facing challenges delivering supplies to affected areas.
PN does not need to 'shop' for MPs, says Hadi on Dubai Move

PN does not need to 'shop' for MPs, says Hadi on Dubai Move

UPDATED 2.18PM | PAS chief insinuates it is the government that is enticing MPs currently.
Johor records increase in flood evacuees this morning

Johor records increase in flood evacuees this morning

13 relief centres housing nearly 1,500 people as of 6am.
COMMENT | Cops should facilitate, not intimidate right to peacefully assemble

COMMENT | Cops should facilitate, not intimidate right to peacefully assemble

Focus on actual crimes instead of non-violent gatherings.
Alleged 1MDB govt-to-govt meeting held on yacht, MACC officer testifies

Alleged 1MDB govt-to-govt meeting held on yacht, MACC officer testifies

UPDATED 1.41PM | She claims no other high-ranking govt official present, flouting protocols.
Activists: Stiff fine for bosses of duped migrants welcome but not enough

Activists: Stiff fine for bosses of duped migrants welcome but not enough

Others involved must be brought to book, not just employers, they say.
Bersatu leader: Get Rais or Hanifah to lead N Sembilan PN

Bersatu leader: Get Rais or Hanifah to lead N Sembilan PN

Replace Faizal soon or risk losing support, Eddin adds.
Report: Najib’s govt paid RM1.15m to Trump’s hotel from 2017-2020

Report: Najib’s govt paid RM1.15m to Trump’s hotel from 2017-2020

This is despite denial by the then PM in Parliament.
COMMENT | M'sian politics is like a game of Monopoly

COMMENT | M'sian politics is like a game of Monopoly

Politicians value self-preservation, rakyat's interests hardly matter.
200 migrants still jobless a year on but cops find no cheating

200 migrants still jobless a year on but cops find no cheating

UPDATED 4.22PM | Workers' report discontinued, probe by other agencies ongoing.
World Cleanup Day: A Collective Effort for a Sustainable Tomorrow

World Cleanup Day: A Collective Effort for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Integral to the success of World Cleanup Day 2023 was the generous support and collaboration received from nearby industry partners, notably Vita Health, Unipac, Glow Trading, and the Municipal Council of Shah Alam (MBSA).
Dubai Move: Dr M denies involvement, says Anwar ‘expert’ in backdoor govt

Dubai Move: Dr M denies involvement, says Anwar ‘expert’ in backdoor govt

As long as he can become PM, all is well, says Mahathir.

Enough backdoor moves, stop wasting people's time - Zahid slams PN

Enough backdoor moves, stop wasting people's time - Zahid slams PN

UPDATED 1.45PM | DPM points out anti-hopping legislation prevents defection by individual MPs.
LETTER | Transforming waste into resources for a sustainable future

LETTER | Transforming waste into resources for a sustainable future

An all-of-society approach alongside government policies would be impactful.
Fxview Trailblaizes FX Innovation in 2024: A Recap of 2023 and a Promising Future

Fxview Trailblaizes FX Innovation in 2024: A Recap of 2023 and a Promising Future

Recounting the crowning achievements of Fxview, a standout player to watch in 2024
Taiping council clarifies Chinese calligraphy contest poster furore

Taiping council clarifies Chinese calligraphy contest poster furore

Local authority says contest organised by Taiping MP's office, targets Chinese community.
Ministry denies existence of rice cartel

Ministry denies existence of rice cartel

Ministry says the industry is well regulated with relevant laws.
Priest shares sorry tales of M'sian drug mules languishing in HK prison

Priest shares sorry tales of M'sian drug mules languishing in HK prison

Some of their families do not even know they are in prison.
Span: Water tariff review to ensure sustainability, not profit

Span: Water tariff review to ensure sustainability, not profit

Current tariffs are too low and prevent upgrading works, commission says.
Student sues teacher over alleged sexual harassment, grooming

Student sues teacher over alleged sexual harassment, grooming

Teen claims teacher had her pose for photographs.
No forced eviction of farmers in Pasir Panjang, says Perak MB

No forced eviction of farmers in Pasir Panjang, says Perak MB

Saarani says the eviction was legal and negotiations were held.
Political plots to hit royal wall

Political plots to hit royal wall

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