Archive - 27 February 2024

PM should fire finance minister, Hamzah says over ringgit decline

PM should fire finance minister, Hamzah says over ringgit decline

Anwar was very vocal when he was in opposition, says Bersatu sec-gen.
Batu Puteh RCI: Refusal to testify can lead to arrests, Azalina says

Batu Puteh RCI: Refusal to testify can lead to arrests, Azalina says

Dr M’s lawyers may advise him against testifying before RCI.
LETTER | A dream to achieve, another to reawaken

LETTER | A dream to achieve, another to reawaken

Does Anwar want to be judged as PM who wrought changes for the people?
‘Insecure, pedantic, smart alec’: Chin Tong rains criticism on PN

‘Insecure, pedantic, smart alec’: Chin Tong rains criticism on PN

DAP leader takes opposition to task for walking out before PM’s speech.
Coroner rules Ganapathy died from infection, but finds cops negligent

Coroner rules Ganapathy died from infection, but finds cops negligent

Cops failed to ensure detainee took his diabetes meds, dressed his wounds - coroner.
'Mega' rally for Palestine in KL this Saturday

'Mega' rally for Palestine in KL this Saturday

Demonstrators to march 5km.
Shahrir's suit frivolous, driven by personal vendetta, says ex-AG

Shahrir's suit frivolous, driven by personal vendetta, says ex-AG

Thomas seeks to strike out the lawsuit without a full trial.
SEACare 2024 unveils visionary rebranding, igniting trade and business opportunities for participants

SEACare 2024 unveils visionary rebranding, igniting trade and business opportunities for participants

The 24th edition of the Southeast Asian Healthcare & Pharma Show will introduce business facilities under MATRADE and a three-day forum
Pendang MP apologises, speaker retracts four-day suspension

Pendang MP apologises, speaker retracts four-day suspension

UPDATED 5.10PM | PARLIAMENT | Johari initially suspended Awang over a statement he made.
Court awards over RM500k to MBI Kedah ex-employee in dismissal case

Court awards over RM500k to MBI Kedah ex-employee in dismissal case

Sandra claims transferred 100km to rural company but it was closed, locked.
Loke: Two-week flight ticket subsidy will incur significant costs

Loke: Two-week flight ticket subsidy will incur significant costs

Transport minister says there are financial limitations.
PKR MP disagrees with Agong telling politicians to wait for next election

PKR MP disagrees with Agong telling politicians to wait for next election

Hassan says monarch must abide by constitutional provisions.
'Wait for GE16': PAS leader terms it as king's personal view

'Wait for GE16': PAS leader terms it as king's personal view

PM can lose confidence of majority according to Constitution, Takiyuddin says.
Ringgit is undervalued, says BNM governor

Ringgit is undervalued, says BNM governor

Rasheed says local note should be traded higher.
Opposition stages walkout, protests PM's 'late' speech

Opposition stages walkout, protests PM's 'late' speech

UPDATED 5.30PM | PARLIAMENT | Anwar explains he was with Cambodia PM this morning.
Deputy foreign minister to address Human Rights Council today

Deputy foreign minister to address Human Rights Council today

Mohamad will also speak at the Conference on Disarmament tomorrow.
Cabinet approved Penang Airport expansion plan worth RM1b, Loke says

Cabinet approved Penang Airport expansion plan worth RM1b, Loke says

We hope project can start this year, he says.
'My brother didn't deserve to be beaten to death because of his criminal record'

'My brother didn't deserve to be beaten to death because of his criminal record'

5 charged with murder of man who was beaten and bound after road accident.
No govt censorship on social media posts, Teo says after rise in removals

No govt censorship on social media posts, Teo says after rise in removals

PARLIAMENT | Social media firms don’t take instructions from govt, she adds.
Don’t be negligent until progress is stalled, S’gor ruler tells civil servants

Don’t be negligent until progress is stalled, S’gor ruler tells civil servants

Get rid of red tape and troublesome regulations, sultan says.
Nik Elin case: Why is state govt being blamed, asks Takiyuddin

Nik Elin case: Why is state govt being blamed, asks Takiyuddin

PARLIAMENT | PAS MP also asks Putrajaya for measures to rectify the situation.

PAS MP: When Bersih protests against Harapan govt, something is wrong

PAS MP: When Bersih protests against Harapan govt, something is wrong

Such protests lend credence to opposition’s stand on govt's performance, Fadhli adds.
Cops begin probe into Bersih's rally for reforms

Cops begin probe into Bersih's rally for reforms

Organisers will be called up soon, Dang Wangi police say.
Shafee unwell, Najib's 1MDB trial vacated

Shafee unwell, Najib's 1MDB trial vacated

1MDB TRIAL | Proceedings to resume tomorrow.
Michelle Yeoh, Zendaya, Brendan Fraser to present at Oscars

Michelle Yeoh, Zendaya, Brendan Fraser to present at Oscars

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will host again.
MACC freeze order cannot be challenged in court - AGC

MACC freeze order cannot be challenged in court - AGC

Prosecutors say exercises of power in a criminal probe 'not amenable to judicial review'.
COMMENT | New king off to a great start

COMMENT | New king off to a great start

Sultan Ibrahim issues timely reminder to elected leaders to behave.
Ringgit opens slightly lower against US dollar on lack of catalysts

Ringgit opens slightly lower against US dollar on lack of catalysts

Technical indicators suggest ringgit is oversold.
LETTER | Peaceful assembly: Please respect the law

LETTER | Peaceful assembly: Please respect the law

Let’s dissect conflicting verdicts by Court of Appeal.
Malaysia ratifies WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies

Malaysia ratifies WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies

FSA is a global effort to curb harmful fishing subsidies, protect fish stocks.
Biden hopeful for Gaza ceasefire by March 4

Biden hopeful for Gaza ceasefire by March 4

US president says a decision is imminent.
Court allows Daim, wife's application to amend judicial review

Court allows Daim, wife's application to amend judicial review

The pair now seek relief in addition to nullifying charges.
Leave political fights outside Dewan Rakyat, speaker warns MPs

Leave political fights outside Dewan Rakyat, speaker warns MPs

PARLIAMENT | Johari says will not tolerate house being used to hit out at opponents.
Health minister: IJN not turning away pensioners

Health minister: IJN not turning away pensioners

UPDATED 12.06PM | MOH facilities can monitor stable patients, making space at IJN for others.
Stateless teen mum in loan shark debt after traumatic childbirth

Stateless teen mum in loan shark debt after traumatic childbirth

Couple claims couldn't bring baby home from hospital as they couldn't pay.
PKR Youth wants Bersih to assist govt in implementing reforms

PKR Youth wants Bersih to assist govt in implementing reforms

Implementing reforms a long, hard journey – Nabil.
COMMENT | 30pct quota for women: Are we there yet?

COMMENT | 30pct quota for women: Are we there yet?

Journey towards gender equality is a long one.
Alone, jobless and desperate during MCO, I was the perfect prey

Alone, jobless and desperate during MCO, I was the perfect prey

This is how Ryan, a young professional, lost RM18,000 within 5 hours.

Around 100 Bersih protesters hand over memorandum to MPs

Around 100 Bersih protesters hand over memorandum to MPs

UPDATED 9.40AM | They urge govt to provide clear timeframe for reforms.
COMMENT | '10 Commandments for Politicians'

COMMENT | '10 Commandments for Politicians'

It's not journalists who are in dire need of a code.
Economist: Cash transfers less costly, more efficient than subsidy cards

Economist: Cash transfers less costly, more efficient than subsidy cards

Money can be used for other spending needs, Yeah says.
LETTER | Heed Perak ruler’s call on social justice

LETTER | Heed Perak ruler’s call on social justice

We need politicians who will reduce wealth, status gap among Malaysians.
Full recitation of Rukun Negara in Dewan Rakyat today

Full recitation of Rukun Negara in Dewan Rakyat today

This is to instil unity and eradicate racism among Malaysians, minister says.

YOURSAY | Stop giving excuses over ringgit’s slide

YOURSAY | Stop giving excuses over ringgit’s slide

‘Seek professional advice and be bold in implementing solutions.’