Archive - 10 January 2024

MACC grills Ismail Sabri for almost 5 hours

MACC grills Ismail Sabri for almost 5 hours

Agency quizzes ex-PM over RM700m allegedly used to promote his then-administration.
Trader claims trial to impersonating MACC chief

Trader claims trial to impersonating MACC chief

Court fixes Feb 14 for mention.
Wanita MCA: Rising cases of sexual abuse on children disturbing

Wanita MCA: Rising cases of sexual abuse on children disturbing

Community must come together to protect our young ones – Wong.
Thailand drafts law to limit use of recreational marijuana

Thailand drafts law to limit use of recreational marijuana

Pro-marijuana groups criticise Thai health minister for lack of consultation.
Renong suit: Court sets May 14 to hear tycoon’s bid

Renong suit: Court sets May 14 to hear tycoon’s bid

Halim seeks apex court’s ruling over 2 constitutional questions pertaining his suit.
Saifuddin reveals five of seven IPCC members

Saifuddin reveals five of seven IPCC members

Minister names Zolkopli Dahlan as IPCC chairperson, still searching for 2 more members.
Analysts: J-Kom created panic with Dubai Move claims

Analysts: J-Kom created panic with Dubai Move claims

‘Allegations not beneficial to country, agency should have been careful.’
Don't take law into own hands, minister says after Ngeh's house set ablaze

Don't take law into own hands, minister says after Ngeh's house set ablaze

UPDATED 6.10PM | Saifuddin reminds public they could face severe punishment if they do so.
Takiyuddin decries attack on Ngeh, warns against inflammatory talk

Takiyuddin decries attack on Ngeh, warns against inflammatory talk

PAS leader also lauds swift police action over fire.
Najib doesn't know when Pardons Board will hear his bid - Shafee

Najib doesn't know when Pardons Board will hear his bid - Shafee

UPDATED 6.15PM | Dumbfounded by speculative news, says ex-PM's lawyer.
LETTER | We must act against extremists decisively

LETTER | We must act against extremists decisively

Attack on DAP MP’s home shows there are extremists in our society.
Fahmi: Najib's pardon not discussed at today's cabinet meet

Fahmi: Najib's pardon not discussed at today's cabinet meet

Matter ultimately in hands of Agong, minister says.
LETTER | Political 'moves' towards oblivion

LETTER | Political 'moves' towards oblivion

Let’s be vigilant of polarising politicians.
PAS says #kekaltenang as coup rumours persist

PAS says #kekaltenang as coup rumours persist

The hashtag started appearing on PAS' social media including video of Hadi in a garden.
Three Bersatu MPs who back Anwar say no offer to sign any SDs

Three Bersatu MPs who back Anwar say no offer to sign any SDs

They also reiterate their commitment to the current govt.
Police bust international drug ring with RM7.89m seizure

Police bust international drug ring with RM7.89m seizure

Local man, Hong Kong resident, Mongolian woman detained.
PAS urges PM to explain RM500m, RM700m ‘donations’ remark

PAS urges PM to explain RM500m, RM700m ‘donations’ remark

This over alleged plot to overthrow govt.
Ngeh forgives alleged arsonists, blames PN for fanning 'flames'

Ngeh forgives alleged arsonists, blames PN for fanning 'flames'

UPDATED 2.56PM | Beruas MP blames PAS, Bersatu for inciting hatred against him.
Ecuador police arrest armed men over 'terrorist act' at TV station

Ecuador police arrest armed men over 'terrorist act' at TV station

Authorities say the men stormed the station during a live broadcast.
IGP must not meddle in politics, says Bersatu lawyer

IGP must not meddle in politics, says Bersatu lawyer

Very disturbing coming from top cop, Sasha adds.
Sabah Umno to focus on internal strength for state polls - Bung

Sabah Umno to focus on internal strength for state polls - Bung

State Umno chief denies there was internal turmoil which forced Zahid's Sabah visit.
Ngeh's wife thanks couple who rang doorbell to alert them of fire

Ngeh's wife thanks couple who rang doorbell to alert them of fire

Cheok Foong Ling calls them her 'angels'.
Islamic conversion of Loh's kids invalid: Court of Appeal

Islamic conversion of Loh's kids invalid: Court of Appeal

UPDATED 3.04PM | Judge rules unilateral conversion unlawful, must have consent of both parents.
Report: Najib's pardon bid to be decided this month

Report: Najib's pardon bid to be decided this month

CNA reports matter will be outgoing Agong's final task.
EPF pays out RM708m govt additional contribution to 1.4m members

EPF pays out RM708m govt additional contribution to 1.4m members

The one-off RM500 incentive is for those with below RM10k EPF savings.
LETTER | MPs should focus on nation-building, not politicking

LETTER | MPs should focus on nation-building, not politicking

How to indicate PM's majority confidence or non-confidence must be streamlined.
Daim's wife: My husband being persecuted for his success

Daim's wife: My husband being persecuted for his success

UPDATED 11.02AM | Disinformation campaign that he's corrupt, Na'imah says.
Govt will not arbitrarily impose progressive wage policy - Rafizi

Govt will not arbitrarily impose progressive wage policy - Rafizi

'Putrajaya will take into account the ability of employers, country's economy.'
Arson over political differences unacceptable - PAS leader

Arson over political differences unacceptable - PAS leader

UPDATED 10.55AM | Fadhli expresses sympathy over suspected Molotov cocktail attack on Ngeh's house.
DAP condemns alleged attack on Ngeh's house

DAP condemns alleged attack on Ngeh's house

Violence unacceptable in handling differences in our society, Loke says.
Fact-check: Can the cops search your phone?

Fact-check: Can the cops search your phone?

Police can only check your phone under certain circumstances.
Fire breaks out at Ngeh's home, cops suspect arson

Fire breaks out at Ngeh's home, cops suspect arson

UPDATED 9.04AM | No casualties have been reported in the early morning incident.
Group to meet Jakim over fatwa on uterus transplant

Group to meet Jakim over fatwa on uterus transplant

Ex-religious minister backs group, more awareness of medical condition now.
Zahid: Govt has support of 150MPs, Dubai Move will fail

Zahid: Govt has support of 150MPs, Dubai Move will fail

‘Stop wasting people’s time and find out ways to serve rakyat better.’
YOURSAY | Rafizi beats around the bush with GST

YOURSAY | Rafizi beats around the bush with GST

‘Introduce GST now to ensure solid revenue for the country.’
Royal torpedo hits coup plot

Royal torpedo hits coup plot

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