Archive - 7 February 2024

Kedah MB cites cost of materials over water treatment plant delay

Kedah MB cites cost of materials over water treatment plant delay

'Tenders approved before construction material price hike of 40-70pct.'
Southern Thailand peace talks held in KL see progress

Southern Thailand peace talks held in KL see progress

Rivals of conflict since 2014 embrace roadmap for reconciliation.
'Take this as my resignation' - ex-MP Surendran quits PKR

'Take this as my resignation' - ex-MP Surendran quits PKR

'No point being in party that no longer represents reform.'
Abang Johari: Taib undergoing treatment at home

Abang Johari: Taib undergoing treatment at home

Nurses, doctors from a hospital are present, Sarawak premier says.
Pardons Board recommended Najib serve out his sentence - Shafee

Pardons Board recommended Najib serve out his sentence - Shafee

This was stated in letter with Agong's seal to Najib, lawyer reveals.
Harapan has party discipline, Fahmi tells Surendran

Harapan has party discipline, Fahmi tells Surendran

Former PKR veep previously criticised coalition on silence over ex-MP Tony Pua's sedition probe.
Prabakaran appointed Mitra special committee chairperson

Prabakaran appointed Mitra special committee chairperson

Other committee members include Sivarraajh, Ganabatirau, Yuneswaran, Raveendran.
Sarawak Report founder gets 2 years jail for defaming sultanah

Sarawak Report founder gets 2 years jail for defaming sultanah

Rewcastle-Brown ruled as defaming sultanah in book on 1MDB exposé.
LETTER | Govt should host CNY celebrations in new villages

LETTER | Govt should host CNY celebrations in new villages

Such activities could help contribute to national economy, increase appreciation.
Cabinet didn't discuss for Pardons Board to reveal reasoning - Fahmi

Cabinet didn't discuss for Pardons Board to reveal reasoning - Fahmi

UPDATED 5.20PM | Board's decisions never needed explaining before, says communications minister.
Expanding the Spark 20 series: upgrade to Spark 20 Pro expert gaming smartphone for only an additional RM 200

Expanding the Spark 20 series: upgrade to Spark 20 Pro expert gaming smartphone for only an additional RM 200

TECNO Malaysia has introduced a new upgraded version to the Spark 20 Pro series lineup.

After Chinese school aid, Umno Youth wants similar raise for religious schools

After Chinese school aid, Umno Youth wants similar raise for religious schools

Show fairness by increasing allocations to public religious schools too, says Akmal.
Bersih cries intimidation after cops monitor presser

Bersih cries intimidation after cops monitor presser

Electoral watchdog says there was heavy police presence at its office today.
IGP rubbishes Taib abduction claims, says family free to visit him

IGP rubbishes Taib abduction claims, says family free to visit him

Previous media reports of situation are inaccurate, says Razarudin.
Teacher who criticised education system goes for early retirement

Teacher who criticised education system goes for early retirement

Cikgu Fadli says decision not due to disappointment with MOE.
Najib seriously mulling another pardon bid: Shafee

Najib seriously mulling another pardon bid: Shafee

UPDATED 3.19PM | Ex-premier plans to make fresh application before new Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
No disciplinary action against Pua over Najib sentence issue - Loke

No disciplinary action against Pua over Najib sentence issue - Loke

Ex-MP wouldn't apologise even if instructed, jokes DAP sec-gen.
'Stop attacking Zahid, there's still time to pardon Najib'

'Stop attacking Zahid, there's still time to pardon Najib'

Advancing Umno towards GE16 equally crucial to freeing ex-PM, says Batu party chief.
Toll-free highways for Chinese New Year

Toll-free highways for Chinese New Year

Two toll plazas in Johor excluded, namely Bangunan Sultan Iskandar, Tanjung Kupang.
KINIGUIDE | Is the Pardons Board decision on Najib the Agong's call?

KINIGUIDE | Is the Pardons Board decision on Najib the Agong's call?

UPDATED 11.45AM | PM says power to pardon is king's sole discretion but Zaliha said it was 'collective decision'.
COMMENT | Has mercy robbed justice from the nation?

COMMENT | Has mercy robbed justice from the nation?

Najib's sentence reduction raises doubt on govt commitment to rule of law, eradicating corruption.
Prosecution objects to Muhyiddin's passport release

Prosecution objects to Muhyiddin's passport release

Grounds are unreasonable, not urgent, says DPP.
LKE Group Announces Groundbreaking Equity Crowdfunding Campaign With RM5.3 Mil Target For TembikaiX, Offers Attractive ROI

LKE Group Announces Groundbreaking Equity Crowdfunding Campaign With RM5.3 Mil Target For TembikaiX, Offers Attractive ROI

LKE Group, the family-run durian plantation management company, has officially announced that its equity crowdfunding (ECF) campaign for the latest phase of its plantation expansion called TembikaiX has gone pre-live
Taib at home, investigation ongoing: S'wak police chief

Taib at home, investigation ongoing: S'wak police chief

This comes after claims his wife wheeled him out of hospital against doctor's advice.
Chinese new villages: Don't turn Unesco proposal into racial issue - MB

Chinese new villages: Don't turn Unesco proposal into racial issue - MB

This comes after Wan Fayhsal questioned Unesco heritage site proposal.
Lawyers concerned AG will drop Najib's other charges

Lawyers concerned AG will drop Najib's other charges

Haniff says nothing is impossible now when it comes to ex-PM.
Perak State Development Corp sues Jeyakumar for defamation

Perak State Development Corp sues Jeyakumar for defamation

This is in relation to last year's eviction of Kanthan farmers.
YOURSAY | Rakyat may not vote at all, let alone for Harapan again

YOURSAY | Rakyat may not vote at all, let alone for Harapan again

'Anwar lost more support over Najib's sentence cut than he gained from Najib's followers.'

Akmal slams Kedah govt over delay in water treatment plant upgrade

Akmal slams Kedah govt over delay in water treatment plant upgrade

RM129m not a loan, its federal grant, says deputy minister.
Pressure on Pardons Board

Pressure on Pardons Board

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