Archive - 20 February 2024

Minister to find ways to help unpaid The Malaysian Insight staff

Minister to find ways to help unpaid The Malaysian Insight staff

Fahmi says however it is best for solution to be private initiative.
Pardon waiting period is nonsense, Shafee says at reform forum

Pardon waiting period is nonsense, Shafee says at reform forum

UPDATED 9.57PM | Veteran lawyer points out there is no such legal provision.
Shafee: Pardons Board's letter on Najib not confidential

Shafee: Pardons Board's letter on Najib not confidential

UPDATED 8.55PM | Lawyer says he did not divulge full letter because Najib said not to.
Pushback, confusion over govt's media ethics code

Pushback, confusion over govt's media ethics code

There may be overlap with the planned media council, among other issues.
LETTER | Madani govt should present roadmap for Parliament reform

LETTER | Madani govt should present roadmap for Parliament reform

These reforms have been promised by Harapan for years.
BNM: Ringgit slide not reflective of positive economic prospects

BNM: Ringgit slide not reflective of positive economic prospects

Recent performance influenced by external factors, governor says.
Former top civil servant Ismail now EAIC chairperson

Former top civil servant Ismail now EAIC chairperson

His tenure is from Feb 1 until Jan 31, 2027 – PM.
No danger of DAP becoming 'MCA 2.0', says ex-MP

No danger of DAP becoming 'MCA 2.0', says ex-MP

Loke is also under pressure to manage dicey issues, Ong says.

King bags 'GOLD 1' plate for RM1.5m, Loke delivers it

King bags 'GOLD 1' plate for RM1.5m, Loke delivers it

Sultan Ibrahim breaks the previous RM1.2m record, also set by him.
Hacker group claims to have stolen data from govt agency

Hacker group claims to have stolen data from govt agency

R00TK1T targets 'padu organisation', Rafizi clarifies central database not affected.
LETTER | Exempt SST for rehabilitative medicine and care

LETTER | Exempt SST for rehabilitative medicine and care

Imposing SST on it will affect patient’s ability to access rehabilitative care.
Apex court upholds vernacular schools' validity

Apex court upholds vernacular schools' validity

UPDATED 3.31PM | Court dismisses two NGOs leave application in majority ruling.
Hadi issues reminders to Muslims, rulers included

Hadi issues reminders to Muslims, rulers included

PAS president calls on followers of Islam to safeguard their faith.
Dr M recovering, aide shares ex-PM's latest photos

Dr M recovering, aide shares ex-PM's latest photos

Aide refutes rumours that ex-PM is critically ill.
LETTER I Touch a politician and you hear 'persecution!'

LETTER I Touch a politician and you hear 'persecution!'

Our politicians seem to think of themselves as untouchables.
Work together for a sustainable humane economy vision - Anwar

Work together for a sustainable humane economy vision - Anwar

PM says academicians should continue to push the boundaries of knowledge.
Fahmi: Info Dept empowered to revoke media cards

Fahmi: Info Dept empowered to revoke media cards

UPDATED 2.31PM | Minister launches Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists to encourage ‘responsible’ journalism.
Unlawful detention: Apex court allows leave for MyWatch ex-chief to appeal

Unlawful detention: Apex court allows leave for MyWatch ex-chief to appeal

Court allows appeal in a majority ruling.
LETTER | Halt regressive citizenship amendments

LETTER | Halt regressive citizenship amendments

Govt must release Green Paper of Citizenship Amendment Bill for public scrutiny.
COMMENT | Five ways to improve people's economic livelihood

COMMENT | Five ways to improve people's economic livelihood

It's not too late to save the economic narrative for this government.
Integrating Blockchain Technology into Eco-Friendly Rice Straw Products, Masverse Technologies Partners with ADA Biotech to Pioneer Sustainability in  the Green Industry

Integrating Blockchain Technology into Eco-Friendly Rice Straw Products, Masverse Technologies Partners with ADA Biotech to Pioneer Sustainability in the Green Industry

The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between Masverse Technologies Sdn Bhd and ADA Biotech Sdn Bhd was held at Masverse Web 3.0 Hub in Auto-City, Perai.
LETTER | Economic congress: We need clarity on certain matters

LETTER | Economic congress: We need clarity on certain matters

Without proper data for scrutiny, congress may end up being a dud.
No need to review Article 153 on bumiputera privilege, PM says

No need to review Article 153 on bumiputera privilege, PM says

UPDATED 11.34AM | Anwar vows to defend the Federal Constitution, says there is no need to discuss.
Tok Mat set to deliver oral submission to ICJ on Israel-Palestine conflict

Tok Mat set to deliver oral submission to ICJ on Israel-Palestine conflict

The advisory opinion carries great legal weight and moral authority.
LETTER | Can GPS trust PSB this time?

LETTER | Can GPS trust PSB this time?

In accepting new allies, prior allies' feelings must be considered.
Govt moots youth election to nurture future leaders

Govt moots youth election to nurture future leaders

Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari hopes to encourage youth interest in current issues.
Fact-check: Perak surau demolition permitted by local fatwa body

Fact-check: Perak surau demolition permitted by local fatwa body

Viral videos stoke racial sentiments, link it to recent Federal Court ruling.
Checks show Sg Lembu pollution caused by duck farm, not pig

Checks show Sg Lembu pollution caused by duck farm, not pig

Enforcement agencies have conducted further investigations.
COMMENT | How Anwar can power the ringgit

COMMENT | How Anwar can power the ringgit

PM must be bold in addressing institutional issues plaguing the nation.
YOURSAY | Struggling M'sians need better economy, not debates

YOURSAY | Struggling M'sians need better economy, not debates

'Is Rafizi the economy minister or talk-talk minister?'