Archive - 3 February 2024

People have right to question govt, Muda tells minister

People have right to question govt, Muda tells minister

Respect people's views instead of silencing them, Amira tells Fahmi.
Tapah villagers feed migrant escapees while waiting for cops

Tapah villagers feed migrant escapees while waiting for cops

Mosque-goers offer mee goreng to two migrants.
Najib's pardon: Umno Youth to lodge police reports over 'insolent' Pua

Najib's pardon: Umno Youth to lodge police reports over 'insolent' Pua

Akmal alleges former MP questioned former Agong’s decision.
37 escaped migrants rearrested as of 6am - Perak police chief

37 escaped migrants rearrested as of 6am - Perak police chief

131 detainees escaped Bidor depot on Thursday.
Five cops from Penang MPV unit detained for alleged extortion

Five cops from Penang MPV unit detained for alleged extortion

Man, 27, allegedly paid RM4,500 to the suspects.
Sack me if I had breached coalition govt rules, Hassan tells Fahmi

Sack me if I had breached coalition govt rules, Hassan tells Fahmi

I’m unfazed by Fahmi’s rebuke, Pasir Gudang MP adds.
Education Ministry completes probe into MCKK bullying case

Education Ministry completes probe into MCKK bullying case

We shall wait for action by relevant authorities, says minister.
Ministry pledges to support SME growth - Ramanan

Ministry pledges to support SME growth - Ramanan

Govt, agencies to assist in financing, guidance, grants, networking.
COMMENT | Partial pardon poison

COMMENT | Partial pardon poison

Decision is corrosive to fabric of Malaysian democracy.
Be cautious against online scams, social media slander - Fahmi

Be cautious against online scams, social media slander - Fahmi

Minister also advised to RTM's 'Biar Betul' segment to raise awareness.
Umno leader thanks PM, Zahid for Najib's 'early' pardon hearing

Umno leader thanks PM, Zahid for Najib's 'early' pardon hearing

UPDATED 4.14PM | Party will seek pardon from new King, Lokman says.
Respect allies, stay out their internal affairs, Fahmi tells Hassan

Respect allies, stay out their internal affairs, Fahmi tells Hassan

‘Channel your views to party leadership and let them deal with it.’

LETTER | Sometimes it is best left unanswered or unsaid

LETTER | Sometimes it is best left unanswered or unsaid

Most of us already know who's really responsible for Najib's sentence reduction.
Cargo ship drifts off Kemaman port, no oil spills - Nik Nazmi

Cargo ship drifts off Kemaman port, no oil spills - Nik Nazmi

Vessel now under custody of the Eastern Region Marine Department.
Govt fails to satisfy anyone in Najib sentence reduction - Zaid

Govt fails to satisfy anyone in Najib sentence reduction - Zaid

Former minister says govt tried to appease both sides, managed neither.
MP SPEAKS | Urgent call to investigate Bidor Immigration Depot riot

MP SPEAKS | Urgent call to investigate Bidor Immigration Depot riot

Establish independent task force to look into the cause, preventing future incidents.
Loke urges for cool heads to prevail over Najib sentence reduction

Loke urges for cool heads to prevail over Najib sentence reduction

However, Ramkarpal urges Pardons Board to explain decision.
COMMENT | Govt should take responsibility for Najib’s cut sentence

COMMENT | Govt should take responsibility for Najib’s cut sentence

Constitutionally wrong to say it's king's prerogative.
COMMENT | Civil service pension changes should be executed properly

COMMENT | Civil service pension changes should be executed properly

Major policy changes should have proper consultation, announced in organised fashion.
Bersih: Najib should serve full sentence

Bersih: Najib should serve full sentence

UPDATED 2.16PM | Electoral reform group questions why ex-PM given priority in pardon consideration.
Zayn's mum posts heartwrenching message on his graduation

Zayn's mum posts heartwrenching message on his graduation

His kindergarten invited his parents to the graduation ceremony.
Cops arrest 12 for setting firecrackers, obstructing traffic

Cops arrest 12 for setting firecrackers, obstructing traffic

They are being investigated under Explosives Act and Societies Act.
Algerian lawyers sue Israel at world court over Palestinian genocide

Algerian lawyers sue Israel at world court over Palestinian genocide

Group says suit based on documentation gathered from authentic sources.
LETTER | It's a remission of sentence, Najib still guilty

LETTER | It's a remission of sentence, Najib still guilty

The Pardons Board did not grant a full pardon, there is no acquittal.
Zaliha: Muda 'immature' to call for my sacking on Najib's case

Zaliha: Muda 'immature' to call for my sacking on Najib's case

Minister points out it's a collective decision by Pardons Board.
COMMENT | Najib fiasco - another national embarrassment?

COMMENT | Najib fiasco - another national embarrassment?

Reducing sentence, fine flies in the face govt's anti-corruption stance.
Anwar: M'sia will keep supporting UN agency helping Palestinians

Anwar: M'sia will keep supporting UN agency helping Palestinians

PM also points out in Al Jazeera interview the West's double standard.
Perlis Harapan chair urges govt to explain Najib's reduced jail term

Perlis Harapan chair urges govt to explain Najib's reduced jail term

Explain rationale, like legal judgments for court rulings, Noor Amin says.
COMMENT | Let's honour Malay seafaring past properly

COMMENT | Let's honour Malay seafaring past properly

Malays of the past had glorious maritime prowess, which should be celebrated.