Archive - 20 January 2024

Anwar urges Indian community to ignore extremists

Anwar urges Indian community to ignore extremists

Govt will champion rights of all Malaysians, he says.
PM: 'Odd' to criticise govt for probing high-profile individuals

PM: 'Odd' to criticise govt for probing high-profile individuals

UPDATED 11.12PM | It must be done to protect the people, Anwar adds.
S'gor Umno returns council quota, wants village committee posts instead

S'gor Umno returns council quota, wants village committee posts instead

Umno wants to work on rural areas while Harapan manages urban areas.
No comment, says Abang Jo on new S'wak governor appointment

No comment, says Abang Jo on new S'wak governor appointment

The Sarawak premier also declines to confirm Wan Junaidi's candidacy.
S'wak governor post: Swearing in set for Jan 29 – report

S'wak governor post: Swearing in set for Jan 29 – report

Sarawak minister says Taib’s tenure ends on Feb 28, coy on details.
Teresa urges govt to form RCI on migrant workers, forced labour

Teresa urges govt to form RCI on migrant workers, forced labour

The decay is within the system, says the Seputeh MP.
PN to host CNY open house on Feb 10

PN to host CNY open house on Feb 10

All PN MPs, senators, and menteris besar are invited.
Sg Perai pipe diversion work reaches 50pct - Penang CM

Sg Perai pipe diversion work reaches 50pct - Penang CM

There will be water disruption for around 16-24 hours.
Perak MB Inc halts quarry works for now following pollution complaints

Perak MB Inc halts quarry works for now following pollution complaints

MB Saarani says work stopped on Jan 12, rectification ongoing.
Muhyiddin, PN leaders disagree with Dr M's remarks on Indians - Lau

Muhyiddin, PN leaders disagree with Dr M's remarks on Indians - Lau

UPDATED 5.12PM | Gerakan chief says party raised the matter at coalition's leadership meeting yesterday.
DLP: State your stand clearly, Khairy urges Fadhlina

DLP: State your stand clearly, Khairy urges Fadhlina

‘There's perception she's leaning towards Malay language proponents.’
Unity Ministry proposes Aug 14 as national unity calligraphy day

Unity Ministry proposes Aug 14 as national unity calligraphy day

Minister Aaron says calligraphy from all cultures showcases country's diversity.
Procurement cartel: Take action as lesson to all parties - Khaled

Procurement cartel: Take action as lesson to all parties - Khaled

'As defence minister, I welcome and will cooperate with MACC.'
Citing Najib's case, Bersih wants end to DNAAs for politicians

Citing Najib's case, Bersih wants end to DNAAs for politicians

'Defend themselves, be tried fairly in court,' Faisal says.
Perak govt to gazette coral fossil discovery site

Perak govt to gazette coral fossil discovery site

The 6.9ha site is near Kampung Changkat Tualang.
T’ganu MB: Water tariff adjustment minimal, not burdensome

T’ganu MB: Water tariff adjustment minimal, not burdensome

State govt will continue to provide subsidies and initiatives, says Samsuri.
LETTER | The tale of two corruptions

LETTER | The tale of two corruptions

Following the recent corruption case of a Singaporean minister.
PN meet: No mention of censuring Dr M in Hamzah's statement

PN meet: No mention of censuring Dr M in Hamzah's statement

Meeting discussed cost of living issues, says PN sec-gen.
Couple claims duped by former landlords to give up child

Couple claims duped by former landlords to give up child

Indian nationals say they were brought to NRD on false pretenses.
COMMENT | PKFZ: Standing monument of shame and deceit

COMMENT | PKFZ: Standing monument of shame and deceit

We do not seem to want to learn from experience.
MACC raids tycoon's house over govt car fleet concession probe

MACC raids tycoon's house over govt car fleet concession probe

The businessperson is reportedly Daim's close associate.
Pandora Papers: Hassan lauds MACC, hopes probe is non-partisan

Pandora Papers: Hassan lauds MACC, hopes probe is non-partisan

Be transparent, carry out duties with integrity, PKR lawmaker says.
COMMENT | Healthcare dilemma: Tackling brain drain issue

COMMENT | Healthcare dilemma: Tackling brain drain issue

Nation's healthcare faces critical manpower shortages, compromised patient care.