Archive - 18 January 2024

Malaysiakini bags bronze at Putra Aria Brands Award

Malaysiakini bags bronze at Putra Aria Brands Award

We are honoured by this recognition, Tham says.
PKR Youth: When we don't support him, Dr M calls us disloyal

PKR Youth: When we don't support him, Dr M calls us disloyal

PKR Youth lodges police report against former premier.
Cops nab 7, including inspector over abduction probe

Cops nab 7, including inspector over abduction probe

Six others are locals and foreign nationals - Arifai.
New EPF CEO will be decided soon - PM

New EPF CEO will be decided soon - PM

Anwar says potential candidates will be vetted by several govt agencies.
PM reiterates stand to forego salary until economy recovers

PM reiterates stand to forego salary until economy recovers

Cabinet members also still have their salaries cut by 20pct, he adds.
New water tariffs for S'gor announced, MB vows assistance

New water tariffs for S'gor announced, MB vows assistance

'Citizens earning less than RM5k household income can apply for free water'.
MP calls for stronger punishments against drunk driving

MP calls for stronger punishments against drunk driving

Syerleena suggests longer licence suspensions, blacklists to prevent offenders from owning vehicles.
MACC orders Dr M's son to declare assets within 30 days

MACC orders Dr M's son to declare assets within 30 days

UPDATED 6.43PM | This is in regard to Panama Papers leak.
NGOs moot 46 proposals in UN review, want quick action from govt

NGOs moot 46 proposals in UN review, want quick action from govt

Coalition also lauds govt for taking up some proposals over the years.
LETTER | S’gor councillor appointments issue shows need for third vote

LETTER | S’gor councillor appointments issue shows need for third vote

Let people decide who gets to become councillors, not party bosses.
Even PM not spared, speech altered to promote investment scheme

Even PM not spared, speech altered to promote investment scheme

Teo urges public to report such fake news links to authorities.
Kuala Selangor to host state-level Madani Tour

Kuala Selangor to host state-level Madani Tour

It will be held from Feb 23 to 25, Amirudin says.
Syed Saddiq hires former solicitor-general for graft case appeal

Syed Saddiq hires former solicitor-general for graft case appeal

Ex-minister also hires Hisyam Teh to his legal team.
US probing Boeing's supply chain for Malaysian-made door plug

US probing Boeing's supply chain for Malaysian-made door plug

Official says problem may not just be from manufacturing.
S'pore transport minister resigns amid corruption charges

S'pore transport minister resigns amid corruption charges

S Iswaran also gives up his MP post and leaves party.
Locum Apps’ Improved Mobile Application Helps Doctors and Nurses Take Locum Jobs Faster, Easier and Safer

Locum Apps’ Improved Mobile Application Helps Doctors and Nurses Take Locum Jobs Faster, Easier and Safer

After 3 years in operation, over 20,000 registrations, and over 550,000 hours of clinical jobs booked on their app, WeAssist Sdn Bhd has launched its new and improved Locum Apps. The new platform now improves the experience for healthcare providers to look for qualified and experienced locum staff to fill up vacancies.
Revised water tariff prevents extraction of underground water by Kelantan folk

Revised water tariff prevents extraction of underground water by Kelantan folk

Method results in lowering of groundwater level, soil sedimentation and deforestation.
Grab riders upset over rate cuts, to hold protest ride

Grab riders upset over rate cuts, to hold protest ride

Group seeks government intervention.
Tengku Fa-iz stripped of Tengku Mahkota Kelantan title

Tengku Fa-iz stripped of Tengku Mahkota Kelantan title

UPDATED 2.39PM | Title has been awarded to Tengku Fakhry.
Interfaith custody battle: Orang Asli Muslim convert mum fails appeal

Interfaith custody battle: Orang Asli Muslim convert mum fails appeal

10-year-old daughter to remain with father pending custody battle.
'Maybe he likes you': Actor decries police 'apathy' over stalking episode

'Maybe he likes you': Actor decries police 'apathy' over stalking episode

UPDATED 4.14PM | Alvy says cop made remark when she lodged a complaint on the alleged incident.
High Court grants Bangladeshi politician stay of deportation

High Court grants Bangladeshi politician stay of deportation

This is to ensure the Immigration Dept will not deport the BNP leader.
Stop whacking PN over Mahathir's views - Bersatu associate chief

Stop whacking PN over Mahathir's views - Bersatu associate chief

Ex-PM's stances do not reflect the coalition's, Sanjeevan says.
Another Daim-linked trust worth hundreds of millions revealed in new leak

Another Daim-linked trust worth hundreds of millions revealed in new leak

The trust in Cayman Islands is in wife, children's name.
King, queen deliver news in special Royal Bulletin on TV3

King, queen deliver news in special Royal Bulletin on TV3

Their Majesties also received a briefing on Media Prima's operations.
MACC records statement from former PM's son

MACC records statement from former PM's son

Investigation said to be regarding individual’s purchase of a GLC subsidiary.
COMMENT | Charge on filmmakers a warning to moderates

COMMENT | Charge on filmmakers a warning to moderates

Woe awaits those who question state-sanctioned right-wing narratives.
Non-Muslim support possible if PAS dares to change, say analysts

Non-Muslim support possible if PAS dares to change, say analysts

If party stays current course, non-Malay-Muslim support unrealistic, they say.
Water tariff issue: Residents advised to optimise usage at home

Water tariff issue: Residents advised to optimise usage at home

This can avoid wastage while reducing monthly bills, says Span.
COMMENT | Separate and limit AG's powers now

COMMENT | Separate and limit AG's powers now

AG denying need of explaining his decisions makes it more urgent.
COMMENT | Why the Baba Nyonyas prove Mahathir wrong

COMMENT | Why the Baba Nyonyas prove Mahathir wrong

There's a difference between 'being loyal' and assimilation.
YOURSAY | The problem is those in power, not the system

YOURSAY | The problem is those in power, not the system

‘Change anything you like, the same people will make the same mess.’