Archive - 13 January 2024

Minister tasks Jakim to refer unilateral conversion issue to syariah committee

Minister tasks Jakim to refer unilateral conversion issue to syariah committee

UPDATED 8.47PM | There are currently discrepancies in state laws on the matter, Na'im says.
‘Man on the Run’: No decision on Najib's request yet - Fahmi

‘Man on the Run’: No decision on Najib's request yet - Fahmi

UPDATED 8.43PM | We need to look into legal aspects before deciding, minister says.
HSR project not affected by Japanese firms' withdrawal - Loke

HSR project not affected by Japanese firms' withdrawal - Loke

Hundreds of other companies have expressed interest, says transport minister.
Mahathir attempting to divert attention from Daim’s case, says PKR

Mahathir attempting to divert attention from Daim’s case, says PKR

This is after ex-PM said Indian Malaysians' not loyal to the country.
UMS water woes: PM's RM3m allocation to construct tube wells

UMS water woes: PM's RM3m allocation to construct tube wells

Sabah Water Department to look into longer-term solution, minister says.
Cops nab 2 for allegedly beating up senior citizen in Kajang crash

Cops nab 2 for allegedly beating up senior citizen in Kajang crash

The elderly man allegedly ran a red light and crashed into a van.
Arson attack: Consider attempted murder in probe, MP urges cops

Arson attack: Consider attempted murder in probe, MP urges cops

‘Police must also probe whether individual was incited by irresponsible parties.’
Zahid proposes special bill to keep govt until end of term

Zahid proposes special bill to keep govt until end of term

UPDATED 3.44PM | This is to prevent past situations from recurring, says DPM.
Former MPs slam Mahathir for spewing 'venom' against M'sian Indians

Former MPs slam Mahathir for spewing 'venom' against M'sian Indians

UPDATED 9.14PM | Ex-premier has undone whatever good he has done, rues Charles.
Immigration detains 10 foreign beggars in Bangsar

Immigration detains 10 foreign beggars in Bangsar

They will be placed in Semenyih Immigration Depot for further action.
Pathology dept in Johor hospital tightens SOP following graft claims

Pathology dept in Johor hospital tightens SOP following graft claims

I believe all dept personnel will adhere to it, says exco.
LETTER | Unfair treatment of Kuru was uncalled for

LETTER | Unfair treatment of Kuru was uncalled for

He should not have been treated like a terrorist while in M'sia.
Only a handful of cops with issues, involved in crime - IGP

Only a handful of cops with issues, involved in crime - IGP

Public need not be alarmed, he says.
Dr M: Indian M'sians are not 'completely loyal' to the country

Dr M: Indian M'sians are not 'completely loyal' to the country

Community still identifies with country of origin, claims ex-PM.
Former CPM chairperson Abdullah CD dies at 100

Former CPM chairperson Abdullah CD dies at 100

UPDATED 2.09PM | He breathed his last at the Sukhirin Peace Village in Narathiwat.
Unlawful to consider Najib's request to take down documentary - LFL

Unlawful to consider Najib's request to take down documentary - LFL

It's not good governance for govt to approve removal, Zaid says.
PAS not an 'extremist, village' party, says Samsuri

PAS not an 'extremist, village' party, says Samsuri

The veep calls notions likening PAS to Taliban 'a mistake'.
LETTER | South Africa: An icon of global justice

LETTER | South Africa: An icon of global justice

We should all take the country's efforts as an example.
Penang water cut: Govt considering giving grants or loans - Fadillah

Penang water cut: Govt considering giving grants or loans - Fadillah

This is for the main valve upgrading works, says DPM.
Hamzah: PN unaware of Dubai Move

Hamzah: PN unaware of Dubai Move

It’s useless slander by certain quarters for their own interests, he says.
COMMENT | 'Bullets' firing in all directions over 1MDB documentary

COMMENT | 'Bullets' firing in all directions over 1MDB documentary

Is it yet another distraction to the Pardons Board hearing?
Conflict in Gaza: Anwar urges Germany to press for ceasefire

Conflict in Gaza: Anwar urges Germany to press for ceasefire

West must stop its pretence over Israel’s occupation, he adds.