Archive - 15 January 2024

Govt looking to improve approved, import permits - PM

Govt looking to improve approved, import permits - PM

Anwar says this was discussed during today's National Economic Council meeting.
Mentega Terbang director, producer to be charged Wednesday

Mentega Terbang director, producer to be charged Wednesday

They are instructed to appear in court to face religious offence charges.
Mahathir sends Ponggal greetings, then vents over 'Indian minister' row

Mahathir sends Ponggal greetings, then vents over 'Indian minister' row

He singles out P Ramasamy's dissatisfaction over lack of Indians in cabinet.
Shahril: Dr M’s non-Malay assimilation logic flouts religious freedom

Shahril: Dr M’s non-Malay assimilation logic flouts religious freedom

He points out that Malays are also Muslims according to Constitution.
Consider licensing Takeda's dengue vaccine, virologist tells govt

Consider licensing Takeda's dengue vaccine, virologist tells govt

Qdenga vaccine suitable with wider range of people, Lam says.
Mat Sabu's ex-aide 'acquitted' of RM6.48m graft charges

Mat Sabu's ex-aide 'acquitted' of RM6.48m graft charges

No explanation given on court decision.
Don't abuse freedom of speech to slander - Fahmi

Don't abuse freedom of speech to slander - Fahmi

Minister stresses that freedom of speech is limited by existing laws.
Group urges Education Ministry to expand DLP to more schools

Group urges Education Ministry to expand DLP to more schools

Page submits memorandum to 31 ministers.
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A Haven for Students in Batu Kawan, Penang

A Haven for Students in Batu Kawan, Penang

To match the modernity in Batu Kawan, UOW Malaysia's campus buildings here are also futuristic, employing curves and angles instead of tangent rectangular lines.
Dr M purposely creating tensions to gain political support - Kula

Dr M purposely creating tensions to gain political support - Kula

Loyalty, contribution of Indian M'sians shouldn't be questioned, says former minister.
Would-be PN party wants Dr M probed for questioning Indians' loyalty

Would-be PN party wants Dr M probed for questioning Indians' loyalty

MIPP leader says statement from ex-PM is an embarrassment.
Indian loyalty: PKR leader lodges police report against Mahathir

Indian loyalty: PKR leader lodges police report against Mahathir

Party's division chief says ex-PM's remarks could threaten country's unity.
LFL: AG 'plain wrong' for saying no explanation needed to drop charges

LFL: AG 'plain wrong' for saying no explanation needed to drop charges

Lawyers' group says court precedence shows AG's discretion not absolute.
'Judiciary wrongly painted as villain when prosecution withdraws charges'

'Judiciary wrongly painted as villain when prosecution withdraws charges'

UPDATED 4.29PM | CJ explains courts can only grant DNAA or full acquittal when prosecution makes such bids.
Gerakan will push PN to condemn Mahathir's statement - Lau

Gerakan will push PN to condemn Mahathir's statement - Lau

Party chief calls ex-PM’s statement 'very embarrassing'.
Ambiga disappointed over slow reforms, no obvious overhaul

Ambiga disappointed over slow reforms, no obvious overhaul

She calls for key issues to be prioritised, including freedom of speech.

Ngeh's house fire: Motive still under investigation - Perak police chief

Ngeh's house fire: Motive still under investigation - Perak police chief

Suspect not any political party member, has no criminal record, Yusri states.
Don't waste time on Fixed-Term Parliament Act, Zaid tells Azalina

Don't waste time on Fixed-Term Parliament Act, Zaid tells Azalina

Law will bring about 'artificial stability', ex-minister says.
Public prosecutor need not give reason to seek charge withdrawal - AG

Public prosecutor need not give reason to seek charge withdrawal - AG

UPDATED 2.12PM | Understand public prosecutor’s role, Terridudin tells stakeholders.
Abang Johari says 'not dumb' to plunge into peninsula's political mess

Abang Johari says 'not dumb' to plunge into peninsula's political mess

Sarawak premier dismisses talk on Dubai Move, PM position.
Labour activist: M'sia held back by racist political ideologies

Labour activist: M'sia held back by racist political ideologies

The protagonist-in-chief is Mahathir, says D'Angelus.
Ex-chief justice Raus to be called to the Bar

Ex-chief justice Raus to be called to the Bar

UPDATED 10.57AM | His long call is set to be on Wednesday morning.
COMMENT | Will fixed-term Parliament be the way for Malaysia?

COMMENT | Will fixed-term Parliament be the way for Malaysia?

If done right, it can prevent more Sheraton Moves from happening again.
Man dies after Puchong shootout with police officer

Man dies after Puchong shootout with police officer

Incident occurred in front of an apartment at 3.49pm yesterday.
LETTER | What's after Dubai Move?

LETTER | What's after Dubai Move?

Your guess is as good as mine.
COMMENT | What if road safety was a racial issue?

COMMENT | What if road safety was a racial issue?

We know how race, religion stir up passion in this country.
Rafidah recalls Vision 2020’s united Bangsa Malaysia goal

Rafidah recalls Vision 2020’s united Bangsa Malaysia goal

Those who disrespect others don't care about M'sia's image, she says.
End to surprise general elections?

End to surprise general elections?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.