Archive - 13 February 2024

Ebit Lew sent photo of male genitalia, complainant claims

Ebit Lew sent photo of male genitalia, complainant claims

Preacher also asked me to engage in ‘swinging’ session, woman alleges.
COMMENT | Indonesia’s Valentine polls

COMMENT | Indonesia’s Valentine polls

The polls see race and religion taking a backseat.
1MDB: Najib replaced then-MACC chief to avoid probe, witness claims

1MDB: Najib replaced then-MACC chief to avoid probe, witness claims

Investigation discontinued once Abu Kassim was removed, Nur Aida adds.

Umrah package case: Company directors face 51 charges of fraud

Umrah package case: Company directors face 51 charges of fraud

Husband and wife plead not guilty at Magistrate’s Court.
Ringgit almost flat against US dollar at market close

Ringgit almost flat against US dollar at market close

This is amid subdued demand for the dollar.
Chief secretary: Public service remuneration review almost finalised

Chief secretary: Public service remuneration review almost finalised

Zuki has discussed the matter with PM Anwar before cabinet presentation.
Jho Low portrayed himself as Najib's proxy in 1MDB - Loo

Jho Low portrayed himself as Najib's proxy in 1MDB - Loo

UPDATED 6.22PM | 'Anything that requires ex-PM's nod must be deliberated with Low first.'
Hot, dry weather for M’sia at end of Northeast Monsoon

Hot, dry weather for M’sia at end of Northeast Monsoon

‘Limit outdoor activities and reduce water usage.’

Dr M warded in IJN, suit against Zahid pushed to July 19

Dr M warded in IJN, suit against Zahid pushed to July 19

Judicial commissioner rejects Zahid’s counsel’s move to push for later date.
Defence minister confirms Raja Affandi's resignation as LTAT chair

Defence minister confirms Raja Affandi's resignation as LTAT chair

Khaled Nordin clarifies the matter after some dispute arose from LTAT's statement.
Former 1MDB counsel Jasmine Loo takes witness stand

Former 1MDB counsel Jasmine Loo takes witness stand

She is the 50th witness for the prosecution testifying against Najib.
Bersatu MP calls on Health Ministry to regulate vape content

Bersatu MP calls on Health Ministry to regulate vape content

Other countries already have it, Wan Saiful says.
PAS wants state reps in national Islamic council

PAS wants state reps in national Islamic council

UPDATED 5.06PM | It also plans to table private member's bill to empower syariah courts.
Maaedicare illuminates the path to wellness by providing Free Health Screening

Maaedicare illuminates the path to wellness by providing Free Health Screening

30 years of providing charitable medical care to all underprivileged Malaysians

Kapar aircraft crash: Two killed on the spot - police

Kapar aircraft crash: Two killed on the spot - police

UPDATED 4.28PM | One of them is the pilot, police say.
Former Kapar MP fined RM100 for using insulting words

Former Kapar MP fined RM100 for using insulting words

Manikavasagam says he will pay the fine.
LETTER | Redefining Malaysia's high-tech workforce

LETTER | Redefining Malaysia's high-tech workforce

Foreign investments also need to be channelled into local workers' wages.
Flat fire victims to be moved to transit homes - Zaliha

Flat fire victims to be moved to transit homes - Zaliha

Minister says they can stay there between six months and three years.
Kemaman teen escapes death penalty, pleads guilty to infanticide

Kemaman teen escapes death penalty, pleads guilty to infanticide

UPDATED 2.30PM | Charge reduced from murder after representation letter to AGC.
Ex-Thai premier Thaksin set for early release from jail

Ex-Thai premier Thaksin set for early release from jail

He's part of a group of 930 elderly, unwell prisoners granted early release.
Auditor defends reinstating Samling's cert, says locals refused to engage

Auditor defends reinstating Samling's cert, says locals refused to engage

Sirim QAS says Samling attempted to hold briefings but some villagers resisted.
Wiring problems possible cause of fire at Cheras flat

Wiring problems possible cause of fire at Cheras flat

KL Fire and Rescue Dept director denies it was caused by fireworks.
MP questions survival of SJKC amid declining Chinese birth rate

MP questions survival of SJKC amid declining Chinese birth rate

These schools already lack students in urban and rural areas, says Sim.
K'tan syariah code issue: KJ calls for royal intervention to cool down heat

K'tan syariah code issue: KJ calls for royal intervention to cool down heat

'Only Malay rulers can caution against the politicisation of the matter.'
COMMENT | Najib's nonsensical response to grand gesture

COMMENT | Najib's nonsensical response to grand gesture

Ex-PM kicking up a fuss despite govt's generosity.
Minor reshuffle in Johor state exco line-up announced

Minor reshuffle in Johor state exco line-up announced

UPDATED 2.40PM | MB takes over the tourism portfolio, line-up still all-BN.
LETTER | Reckless political leaders encouraging criminal behaviour

LETTER | Reckless political leaders encouraging criminal behaviour

The more politicians flout the law, the more the rest will follow.
LETTER | Stop demonising Chinese new villages

LETTER | Stop demonising Chinese new villages

Let's foster a nuanced understanding of history.
Umno Youth chief offers to school Nga on Malayan history

Umno Youth chief offers to school Nga on Malayan history

Akmal adds there is no need to discuss new village Unesco proposal.
Johor police chief confirms receiving bomb threat email

Johor police chief confirms receiving bomb threat email

Same address used several years back, says Kumar.
Azalina launches 'Sulu Fraud vs Malaysia's truth' e-book

Azalina launches 'Sulu Fraud vs Malaysia's truth' e-book

The timeline of the case is included.
COMMENT | Israel's Nazi-like genocide in Gaza must stop

COMMENT | Israel's Nazi-like genocide in Gaza must stop

A holocaust of sorts is happening in Gaza right now.
COMMENT | Najib's partial pardon aftermath: What changed?

COMMENT | Najib's partial pardon aftermath: What changed?

Ignore politicians, consider views of legal eagles and NGOs.
YOURSAY | Politicians should not get carried away by emotions

YOURSAY | Politicians should not get carried away by emotions

'They forget Malaysia is a multiracial nation practising different religions.'
Researcher: Unesco bid for Chinese new villages will preserve history

Researcher: Unesco bid for Chinese new villages will preserve history

Lecturer backs plans to make Chinese new villages a heritage site.