Archive - 8 January 2024

Indonesia cites migrant protection, border treaties as diplomacy focus

Indonesia cites migrant protection, border treaties as diplomacy focus

Diplomacy on the protection of Indonesians abroad is conducted at all levels.
UMS gets RM2m for water woes after Zambry greeted by 'smelly' tune

UMS gets RM2m for water woes after Zambry greeted by 'smelly' tune

Students sing 'kami belum mandi' to apologise to the visiting minister.
Azalina: Arbitrator who sided with Sulu heirs sentenced to six months jail

Azalina: Arbitrator who sided with Sulu heirs sentenced to six months jail

He's been found guilty of contempt of court.
Wan Ahmad Dahlan is new Public Service DG

Wan Ahmad Dahlan is new Public Service DG

He has vast experience in various fields, says Zuki.
Najib didn't inform cabinet of US$3.5b 1MDB bond: MACC officer

Najib didn't inform cabinet of US$3.5b 1MDB bond: MACC officer

'Finance Ministry had no knowledge of two bonds for TEHSB, Genting Sanyen acquisition.'
LETTER | Shedding light on plight of undocumented children

LETTER | Shedding light on plight of undocumented children

Malaysians can help support the group's healthcare and education.
Man claims cops extorted RM10k from him, stations refuse to accept report

Man claims cops extorted RM10k from him, stations refuse to accept report

Man alleges police accused him of being loan shark after checking his phone.
Continuous rain forecast for Pahang, Johor, Sarawak

Continuous rain forecast for Pahang, Johor, Sarawak

MetMalaysia projects weather conditions to persist over the next few days.
Allianz Malaysia partnered with GivingHub to empower three chosen Social Organisations in 2024

Allianz Malaysia partnered with GivingHub to empower three chosen Social Organisations in 2024

Allianz Malaysia Berhad Group (Allianz Malaysia) partnered with GivingHub, a platform that helps organisations give to charitable causes more effectively, launched the “Level Up Your Organisation!” programme.
Penang water cut: Valve replacement work for users' long-term benefit - CM

Penang water cut: Valve replacement work for users' long-term benefit - CM

Chow urges all parties to stop arguing over water disruption issue.
Cabinet to discuss new format for ministers, aides, MPs' asset declarations

Cabinet to discuss new format for ministers, aides, MPs' asset declarations

UPDATED 4.46PM | This is in line with govt's goals to promote transparency.
PM's political secretary lodges police report over Dubai Move

PM's political secretary lodges police report over Dubai Move

UPDATED 5.08PM | This is to thwart speculation which could cause public anxiety, says Shamsul.
Pro-PN activists question why MACC only probing Daim over Pandora Papers

Pro-PN activists question why MACC only probing Daim over Pandora Papers

Group urges probe against nine other prominent individuals named.
BN will decide on allies for Sabah polls after state assembly dissolves - Zahid

BN will decide on allies for Sabah polls after state assembly dissolves - Zahid

Coalition ready to work with anybody, adds BN chairperson.
Commissioners of oaths' group to lodge report over Dubai Move SD video

Commissioners of oaths' group to lodge report over Dubai Move SD video

Pesuma says elements in video impinge on commissioners of oaths' credibility.
PADU Security Breach and Recommendations for Strengthening Cyber Resilience

PADU Security Breach and Recommendations for Strengthening Cyber Resilience

PIKOM as Ecosystem Partner for the Top In Tech Summit
Harakah staff deny trespassing on S'gor MB's home, claim they were invited

Harakah staff deny trespassing on S'gor MB's home, claim they were invited

Trio say rep from rights group Ummah invited them for a meeting.
Asyraf cites 3 reasons opposition can't ride on SDs to Putrajaya

Asyraf cites 3 reasons opposition can't ride on SDs to Putrajaya

Umno sec-gen tells opposition to ‘satiate their lust for power’ in next polls.
COMMENT | Give Anwar a chance to steady the ship

COMMENT | Give Anwar a chance to steady the ship

PM has to grapple with a non-negotiable national competitiveness narrative.
Decide in Parliament if Anwar lost majority - PKR MP

Decide in Parliament if Anwar lost majority - PKR MP

Decide through confidence vote, not statutory declarations, Hassan says.
MACC confirms ex-PM, aides to be quizzed over RM700m spending

MACC confirms ex-PM, aides to be quizzed over RM700m spending

MACC chief says at least four individuals will be summoned.
Ministry should audit employers of migrant workers, activist says

Ministry should audit employers of migrant workers, activist says

'Migrant workers have been openly and unashamedly exploited.'
Najib seeks for govt to take down 1MDB doc on Netflix

Najib seeks for govt to take down 1MDB doc on Netflix

UPDATED 1.50PM | 'Man on the Run' was released globally this month.
Sanusi's SDs claim not 'big' enough an issue for PM

Sanusi's SDs claim not 'big' enough an issue for PM

UPDATED 2.22PM | Anwar declines to comment, saying he will only respond to 'big' issues.
LETTER | Renewable realities: Unpacking promises post-COP28

LETTER | Renewable realities: Unpacking promises post-COP28

Implications of renewable energy in M'sia, especially on vulnerable communities.
Papagomo claims trial to sedition over alleging govt is pro-Israel

Papagomo claims trial to sedition over alleging govt is pro-Israel

The blogger was charged over a Facebook post.
COMMENT | Tiong’s in-your-face 'non-Muslim-ness'

COMMENT | Tiong’s in-your-face 'non-Muslim-ness'

A minister demonised by extremist forces as a drunken buffoon.
Ti: DAP is 'Achilles heel' of coalition govt

Ti: DAP is 'Achilles heel' of coalition govt

Largest party in govt but distrusted by Malay voters, says the senator.
PM will keep citing Quran in speeches, but will refer to Jakim

PM will keep citing Quran in speeches, but will refer to Jakim

UPDATED 11.32AM | Don't forget values amid race to digital economy, Anwar says.
Cheras boarding school bullying probe almost complete - cops

Cheras boarding school bullying probe almost complete - cops

Police have recorded statements from 35 individuals, Allaudeen says.
MACC nabs welfare body chair over false claims in Terengganu

MACC nabs welfare body chair over false claims in Terengganu

Aid under Back To School programme never received by students.
COMMENT | Citizens or not, let children learn

COMMENT | Citizens or not, let children learn

Don't let kids suffer by denying their right to education.
Trouble brewing in Sabah

Trouble brewing in Sabah

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