Archive - 25 February 2024

Police 'advise' public not to join Bersih march, say no notice filed

Police 'advise' public not to join Bersih march, say no notice filed

'Stern action will be taken according to existing laws,' says KL police chief.
PM indicates targeted subsidies will be through cash transfers

PM indicates targeted subsidies will be through cash transfers

Anwar says the money will offset increased price of goods for B40, M40.
Ramadan bazaars: DBKL to ban traders who sublet licences

Ramadan bazaars: DBKL to ban traders who sublet licences

Violators will be banned from doing business in the capital 'forever'.
Anwar: KL tolls can be renegotiated when country's finances strong

Anwar: KL tolls can be renegotiated when country's finances strong

UPDATED 7.55PM | 'Right now, we are bound to agreements with the toll companies.'
Not just ringgit - PM says Japan, Asean currencies also sliding

Not just ringgit - PM says Japan, Asean currencies also sliding

UPDATED 7.04PM | Only Singapore bucking the trend, Anwar adds.
COMMENT | Ringgit slide: Parallels to 1998

COMMENT | Ringgit slide: Parallels to 1998

Failure to learn lessons will cause more harm than before.
Muhyiddin will only be called in to help Spanco probe if needed - MACC

Muhyiddin will only be called in to help Spanco probe if needed - MACC

It depends on MACC officers investigating the case, Azam adds.
Remand against 5 in fatal Semenyih beating extended to Feb 29

Remand against 5 in fatal Semenyih beating extended to Feb 29

Police say seven have been arrested in connection with the incident.
LETTER | Stop the feud, work for a better future

LETTER | Stop the feud, work for a better future

Good leaders should inspire others instead of pursuing personal vendettas.
MP SPEAKS | Seven suggestions to arrest ringgit slide

MP SPEAKS | Seven suggestions to arrest ringgit slide

The situation calls for govt, Bank Negara to collaborate closely with MPs.
Activist: Over 100 Bangladeshi workers left in limbo in Cheras

Activist: Over 100 Bangladeshi workers left in limbo in Cheras

'They live in deplorable conditions, jobs promised never materialised.'
Ukraine parliament united in war against Russia

Ukraine parliament united in war against Russia

Opposition and govt lawmakers see Russian invasion as existential threat.
M'sian detainees in Guantanamo await return, pending diplomatic efforts

M'sian detainees in Guantanamo await return, pending diplomatic efforts

Chances for early return hinge on M'sia-US communications.
LETTER | Employers must cease hindering workers' economic progress

LETTER | Employers must cease hindering workers' economic progress

Is govt willing to speak on behalf of lower-income workers?
Academic Rosli captures the magic of birds and butterflies

Academic Rosli captures the magic of birds and butterflies

MALAYSIANSKINI | Longtime environmentalist also speaks about his books and politics.
COMMENT | Why are tainted Tuns glorified?

COMMENT | Why are tainted Tuns glorified?

If we do not acknowledge their controversies, we will never learn.
Tourism board backs minister's strategies amid DG's demotion brouhaha

Tourism board backs minister's strategies amid DG's demotion brouhaha

Directors say tourism promotion needs 'drastic improvement'.
Nenggiri Dam won't just destroy Orang Asli villages, activists claim

Nenggiri Dam won't just destroy Orang Asli villages, activists claim

They say they have not been consulted, despite officials claiming locals approved.
Sabah ready to face El Nino, hot, dry weather - CM

Sabah ready to face El Nino, hot, dry weather - CM

Hajiji says govt to address water theft, underground pipe leaks.
Minister has authority to terminate Tourism M'sia DG - Zuki

Minister has authority to terminate Tourism M'sia DG - Zuki

Chief secretary to the government says this is outlined in Act 481.