Archive - 12 January 2024

Johor police probing clip of 'cop' raining slaps on man

Johor police probing clip of 'cop' raining slaps on man

We urge witnesses to come forward and lodge reports – Johor police chief.
Retired civil servants seek court order for govt to adjust pension

Retired civil servants seek court order for govt to adjust pension

Aminah files application on behalf of 56 other retirees.
Ngeh's house fire: Police arrest individual over alleged involvement

Ngeh's house fire: Police arrest individual over alleged involvement

The man was arrested at 4am today, has been remanded for 5 days.
PM's aide demands RM5m compensation from Chegubard

PM's aide demands RM5m compensation from Chegubard

UPDATED 5.59PM | This is among demands listed in Shamsul's letter of demand.
Police question 3 PN activists in Dubai Move probe

Police question 3 PN activists in Dubai Move probe

UPDATED 8.02PM | It relates to report lodged by PM's aide.
Kedah Football Association to sue accusers over graft claims

Kedah Football Association to sue accusers over graft claims

Those smearing KFA's reputation can expect legal action letters soon, says president.
Umno Youth fumes over 1MDB documentary linking Najib to murders

Umno Youth fumes over 1MDB documentary linking Najib to murders

UPDATED 4.48PM | It's a 'malicious attempt' to discredit Najib's image, Akmal claims.
My liquid assets alone would be over RM50b if I remained in business - Daim

My liquid assets alone would be over RM50b if I remained in business - Daim

My decision to join govt caused me financial losses, he adds.
MYAirline secures investor from the Middle East – sources

MYAirline secures investor from the Middle East – sources

Sources hope airliner could resume operations by middle of the year.
No more official launch of road safety campaigns - Loke

No more official launch of road safety campaigns - Loke

Ministry funds to be put to better use, says minister.
LETTER | Environmental destruction in TTDI portends greater danger

LETTER | Environmental destruction in TTDI portends greater danger

Take action to stop unnecessary felling of trees.
Penang Water Corp detects new pipe leak in Sungai Perai

Penang Water Corp detects new pipe leak in Sungai Perai

Probe underway to determine location of leak.
'Syariah lawyers no longer need interview, test to practise in Perak'

'Syariah lawyers no longer need interview, test to practise in Perak'

Clients can have wider range of syariah legal services, says state ruler.
1MDB audit: Court allows MIA appeal to reinstate Pua's complaint

1MDB audit: Court allows MIA appeal to reinstate Pua's complaint

Unanimous ruling paves the way for disciplinary proceedings.
AGC rejects ex-Perlis MB's representation to review 10 charges

AGC rejects ex-Perlis MB's representation to review 10 charges

Court schedules case management proceedings on June 14.
Dubai Move: PN activists want cops to quiz them

Dubai Move: PN activists want cops to quiz them

Trio will head to the Setapak police station this afternoon.
Anwar betrayed reform promises to hold his coalition together - HRW

Anwar betrayed reform promises to hold his coalition together - HRW

Group urges PM, administration to recommit to ‘rights-respecting agenda’.
PM invited no-confidence motion tabling twice, Fahmi tells PAS leader

PM invited no-confidence motion tabling twice, Fahmi tells PAS leader

UPDATED 12.42PM | There's no guarantee Parliament will allow no-confidence motion against premier, minister says.
Bad weather warning for several areas in Pahang, Johor

Bad weather warning for several areas in Pahang, Johor

MetMalaysia says continuous heavy rain expected until Sunday.
COMMENT | NEP chickens have come home to roost

COMMENT | NEP chickens have come home to roost

Questions being asked on how 'successful' Malays acquired their wealth.
Najib's lawyers send letter to Fahmi seeking take-down of documentary

Najib's lawyers send letter to Fahmi seeking take-down of documentary

Interviews included may be sub-judicial to ongoing trial, lawyers claim.
COMMENT | Questions about Padu

COMMENT | Questions about Padu

The slow registration and its concentration suggest serious obstacles remain.
LETTER | Padu: We need answers, especially regarding security

LETTER | Padu: We need answers, especially regarding security

How can the rakyat to sign up when their privacy is at stake?
Housekeeping on progressive wage policy still needed - MEF

Housekeeping on progressive wage policy still needed - MEF

Employers ready but implementation needs to be streamlined, says president.
COMMENT | Drifting apart in convenience

COMMENT | Drifting apart in convenience

Let’s address our issues by coming together, minus politicians.
Bid to topple govt recipe for instability, cautions Rafidah

Bid to topple govt recipe for instability, cautions Rafidah

Put national interest above other considerations, says ex-minister.
'No Indian or Punjabi business': MIEA regrets agent’s racist remarks

'No Indian or Punjabi business': MIEA regrets agent’s racist remarks

Agent has been sacked by property firm, says the association.
Two sisters are Hindu, weren't born Muslim, court rules

Two sisters are Hindu, weren't born Muslim, court rules

Shah Alam High Court disagrees with arguments by NRD, Mais.
COMMENT | 'Man on the Run': Mother of all sideshows

COMMENT | 'Man on the Run': Mother of all sideshows

Bid to take down documentary from Netflix another move to drag 1MDB trial.
PM calls it hot air, Dr M breathes fire

PM calls it hot air, Dr M breathes fire

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