Archive - 23 February 2024

Don't blame ringgit depreciation on opposition - Muhyiddin

Don't blame ringgit depreciation on opposition - Muhyiddin

'Blaming opposition means govt not responsible.'
Gazans sue Germany for 'aiding genocide'

Gazans sue Germany for 'aiding genocide'

Criminal complaint filed in Karlsruhe, southwestern Germany.
Economist: External factors matter, but issue is M'sian competitiveness

Economist: External factors matter, but issue is M'sian competitiveness

Ringgit will take care of itself if policymakers 'develop good habits'.
Economists: Headline inflation 2.5-3.3pct, OPR maintained

Economists: Headline inflation 2.5-3.3pct, OPR maintained

Aspects considered include fuel subsidy rationalisation, utility charges, service tax.
Migrants rather risk arrest in M'sia than join Myanmar military

Migrants rather risk arrest in M'sia than join Myanmar military

I hope M'sian govt allows us to stay until war is over - Thura, 21.
Ex-minister's aide ordered to enter defence over RM1.77m bribe

Ex-minister's aide ordered to enter defence over RM1.77m bribe

Case relates to a tender for ad services under the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry in 2018.
Elderly man to face obstruction trial in stray dog fracas

Elderly man to face obstruction trial in stray dog fracas

Prosecutors carry on with case despite MBPJ withdrawing complaint.
Airlines may charge extra fees for carbon emissions - minister

Airlines may charge extra fees for carbon emissions - minister

Not mandatory for all airlines, Loke says.
2 killed, 2 hurt in gas explosion at factory

2 killed, 2 hurt in gas explosion at factory

Distress call received at 10.14am.
Bersatu leader: Large investments not reflecting country's economic reality

Bersatu leader: Large investments not reflecting country's economic reality

Razali wants actual percentage that has been approved and realised.
Opposition equally to blame for depreciating ringgit, says ex-minister

Opposition equally to blame for depreciating ringgit, says ex-minister

Constant talks of toppling govt affected investors’ confidence, Salleh says.
COMMENT | The last white-haired (Pek Moh) Rajah of Sarawak

COMMENT | The last white-haired (Pek Moh) Rajah of Sarawak

Despite his billions, Taib's political dynasty is in tatters.
LETTER | Shadow cabinet is different from select committees

LETTER | Shadow cabinet is different from select committees

The former mirrors cabinet, latter works under parliamentary framework.
LETTER | Media council: Let's make it an effective agency

LETTER | Media council: Let's make it an effective agency

Provide adequate resources, revise archaic laws to strengthen it.
Fact-check: No M'sia-Israel visa-free travel, Israeli MP was sarcastic

Fact-check: No M'sia-Israel visa-free travel, Israeli MP was sarcastic

Misinformation spread by accounts seemingly linked to Isma and Aman Palestin.

Delete, don't spread videos of Semenyih assault, says MCMC

Delete, don't spread videos of Semenyih assault, says MCMC

Circulation of footage against the law, commission says.
Decision on rice supply issue this evening - PM

Decision on rice supply issue this evening - PM

It will be made after the Naccol meeting, says Anwar.
UMW Toyota Motor Unveils ‘Beyond Zero’ Transformative Initiatives

UMW Toyota Motor Unveils ‘Beyond Zero’ Transformative Initiatives

The Call for Malaysia's Shift to Sustainable Mobility Highlights The Potential For Economic Diversification and Enhanced Energy Security

Workers' rights group: Weakening ringgit crushing poor, BNM must act

Workers' rights group: Weakening ringgit crushing poor, BNM must act

Cost of living crisis getting worse by the day, D'Angelus says.
Anwar's FDI figures: PKR MP says too early to celebrate

Anwar's FDI figures: PKR MP says too early to celebrate

It's just committed investments that have yet to materialise, says Lee.
Depreciating ringgit has not impacted investors' confidence - PM

Depreciating ringgit has not impacted investors' confidence - PM

UPDATED 12.19PM | We cannot compare current situation to 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, he adds.
Anwar's former pol-sec sues Chegubard, Afif for RM1m

Anwar's former pol-sec sues Chegubard, Afif for RM1m

Farhash claims Bersatu duo defamed him.
COMMENT | Is Madani losing the info war?

COMMENT | Is Madani losing the info war?

Right now, govt seems to be on the defensive mode.
No plastic bottles, packaging in fully residential religious schools in Perak

No plastic bottles, packaging in fully residential religious schools in Perak

Sultan Nazrin says it is an effort to minimise usage of single-use plastics.
'Unsettling' - PAS slams FBI for placing 3 NGO leaders on terrorism list

'Unsettling' - PAS slams FBI for placing 3 NGO leaders on terrorism list

It reeks of possible foreign interference, says Tuan Ibrahim.
Revolutionizing Cambodia’s Financial Industry: Innov8tif Solutions and Partners Showcase The Future of Comprehensive Digital Banking

Revolutionizing Cambodia’s Financial Industry: Innov8tif Solutions and Partners Showcase The Future of Comprehensive Digital Banking

Innov8tif Solutions, a leading provider of ID assurance solutions in Southeast Asia, recently hosted a gathering in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Google halts Gemini’s ability to generate images after criticism

Google halts Gemini’s ability to generate images after criticism

This comes after the chatbot created historically inaccurate pictures.
COMMENT | The fourth estate must be independent

COMMENT | The fourth estate must be independent

Govt must treat media personnel as their peers.
Bring children to registered facilities for circumcision - minister

Bring children to registered facilities for circumcision - minister

Increase in hospital referrals for bleeding, inflammation, says Dzulkefly.
Queue at Thai embassy as Myanmar junta plans mandatory service

Queue at Thai embassy as Myanmar junta plans mandatory service

Online visa applications fully booked until March 1 - Thai spokesperson.
Tok Mat: Israel must stop breaching international laws, Palestinian rights

Tok Mat: Israel must stop breaching international laws, Palestinian rights

Israel must also offer full reparation, minister says at The Hague.
'Freeze Taib's assets'

'Freeze Taib's assets'

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