Archive - 22 January 2024

Health Ministry announces appointment of 1,197 reserve candidates

Health Ministry announces appointment of 1,197 reserve candidates

The Public Services Commission has approved the appointments.
Na'imah vows to fight charge over failure to disclose assets

Na'imah vows to fight charge over failure to disclose assets

UPDATED 9.43PM | She says MACC officer showed up at hospital where Daim was treated.
No application for Himpunan Rakyat, say cops

No application for Himpunan Rakyat, say cops

Gathering organised by NGO led by Bersatu man slated for 11am tomorrow.
Daim's wife to be charged tomorrow

Daim's wife to be charged tomorrow

UPDATED 8.24PM | It is not yet known what offence she will be charged for.
Man claims ex-wife fled with child to join guru's flock, seeks govt's help

Man claims ex-wife fled with child to join guru's flock, seeks govt's help

He hopes to meet PM and IGP.
Lau: Malays won't disappear, but Mahathir will be 'erased' from politics

Lau: Malays won't disappear, but Mahathir will be 'erased' from politics

Gerakan chief says ex-PM's assertion is nonsense since Malays are the majority.
Authorities investigating rice cartel claims

Authorities investigating rice cartel claims

Agriculture Ministry, MyCC to undertake thorough probe, Mat Sabu says.
T'ganu water tariff increases between 8 and 18 sen

T'ganu water tariff increases between 8 and 18 sen

Water authority says the adjustment includes electricity charges.
Automatic B licence upgrade to be finalised, Zahid says

Automatic B licence upgrade to be finalised, Zahid says

DPM says age limit, ownership period of B2 bike licences among factors to be considered.
The Malaysian Insight halts publishing amid salary woes: Insiders

The Malaysian Insight halts publishing amid salary woes: Insiders

Sources claim staff told to 'take a break', last paid full wages in November for October.
Dr M: This is how Anwar repays me, Daim for helping him in PD polls

Dr M: This is how Anwar repays me, Daim for helping him in PD polls

UPDATED 6.43PM | 'Both Daim and I campaigned for him, now he probes us.'
Easier to probe a 'Tun' than a PM - Mahathir

Easier to probe a 'Tun' than a PM - Mahathir

UPDATED 6.30PM | Ex-premier says harder to investigate 'big shots' in power.
Selangkah’s welfare-tech innovation creates a Fairer, Transparent and Equitable welfare distribution

Selangkah’s welfare-tech innovation creates a Fairer, Transparent and Equitable welfare distribution

Dive into how Selangkah stay agile and adaptive to evolving societal needs
Wan Fayhsal declined invitation to podcast, Rafizi reveals

Wan Fayhsal declined invitation to podcast, Rafizi reveals

Minister says he had also invited other PN leaders to no avail.
TalentCorp's 'VETERAN MyWIRA' to pave Sustainable Post-Retirement Careers and Upskilling for ATM Veterans

TalentCorp's 'VETERAN MyWIRA' to pave Sustainable Post-Retirement Careers and Upskilling for ATM Veterans

The Veteran MyWIRA initiative marks the first time that the Ministry of Human Resources through its agency, TalentCorp is collaborating with PERHEBAT under the Ministry of Defence. The launch event, held in Penang saw a gathering of more than 650 guests, comprising PERHEBAT ATM trainees, ATM veterans, and industry leaders.
'If only 20 of 22 S'gor division chiefs get councillor posts, best to turn down all'

'If only 20 of 22 S'gor division chiefs get councillor posts, best to turn down all'

Umno president insists it's not a matter of greed, leaves local councillor issue to MB.
Fear of cops stop LGBTQ+ people from reporting cases of violence

Fear of cops stop LGBTQ+ people from reporting cases of violence

'A lot of power abuse, police misconduct, targets marginalised communities.'
'Siti Kasim aggressive, obstructed Jawi officers at dinner'

'Siti Kasim aggressive, obstructed Jawi officers at dinner'

UPDATED 4.35PM | Officer says activist's behaviour at transgender event resulted in others being uncooperative.
Sarawak to build 2 transit centres for homeless in Kuching

Sarawak to build 2 transit centres for homeless in Kuching

Centres will be located in north and south Kuching.
PM: End 'old bureaucracy', let universities decide priorities

PM: End 'old bureaucracy', let universities decide priorities

UPDATED 2.33PM | Anwar also calls for review of preschools.
Give fangs to 'toothless' IPCC to bite down on police violence - CSOs

Give fangs to 'toothless' IPCC to bite down on police violence - CSOs

Groups want IPCC's 'inherent structural deficiencies' addressed.
Anwar confirms S'wak governor candidate submitted to Agong

Anwar confirms S'wak governor candidate submitted to Agong

UPDATED 12.25PM | PM does not name the candidate but says S'wak premier made the decision.
LETTER | Public transport: An equitable green transition

LETTER | Public transport: An equitable green transition

However, plan won't see progress if it ends up for commercial purposes, profit.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Unveils a New Era of Galaxy AI

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Unveils a New Era of Galaxy AI

Here’s all you need to know about the launch of Samsung’s latest Galaxy S24 Series AI-powered smartphones!
COMMENT | Plan needed to phase out racial, religious, regional parties

COMMENT | Plan needed to phase out racial, religious, regional parties

Integrating school systems in 10-15 years wouldn’t kill us either.
Wahab demands RM5m from Chegubard in lewd video suit

Wahab demands RM5m from Chegubard in lewd video suit

J-Kom officer's civil action filed on Dec 22, 2023.
Bersatu man chides PM over political Ponggal speech

Bersatu man chides PM over political Ponggal speech

'Anwar is clearly in a vengeful mode,' says Vasantha.
COMMENT | Malnutrition: Dire reality must change for our children

COMMENT | Malnutrition: Dire reality must change for our children

Preventable condition remains an impediment to social, economic progress.
PM's aide wants civil service to step up Madani promotion

PM's aide wants civil service to step up Madani promotion

Community's understanding of concept not at satisfactory level, he says.
AnimalCare's efforts to neuter strays need a boost

AnimalCare's efforts to neuter strays need a boost

Public can donate via the Sokong app.
COMMENT | The Daim circus comes to town

COMMENT | The Daim circus comes to town

'All this is to distract people from how broken the system is.'
PN 'censures' Mahathir

PN 'censures' Mahathir

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