Archive - 28 February 2024

Govt to conduct study, consult stakeholders on Ali Baba law

Govt to conduct study, consult stakeholders on Ali Baba law

Law to stop locals from 'renting' business licences to migrants.
Misinformation causes vandalism, employee assault - Starbucks

Misinformation causes vandalism, employee assault - Starbucks

Store says it stands for humanity, has no political agenda.
Tax hike on certain services, essentials unaffected - minister

Tax hike on certain services, essentials unaffected - minister

New tax system will generate about RM3b more revenue for country.
Cuepacs wants IJN treatment for civil servants to be maintained

Cuepacs wants IJN treatment for civil servants to be maintained

'Cost-saving should not be basis for cutting healthcare expenditure.'
'RM1.7m bribe': Wan Saiful reveals MACC's prompt response

'RM1.7m bribe': Wan Saiful reveals MACC's prompt response

Graftbuster contacts MP less than an hour after his bribery claim in Parliament.
Govt unfairness to opposition scares away foreign investors: PAS MP

Govt unfairness to opposition scares away foreign investors: PAS MP

PARLIAMENT | Nik Zawawi queries govt on what has been done on issues raised in the house.
Bersih meets Anwar, secures 'agreement in principle' for some reforms

Bersih meets Anwar, secures 'agreement in principle' for some reforms

UPDATED 8.22PM | Proposed reforms included redelineation, fixed term Parliament.
Najib's blessing needed before any moves in 1MDB operations - Loo

Najib's blessing needed before any moves in 1MDB operations - Loo

1MDB TRIAL | Witness says this is because ex-PM held three important positions in the company.
Speaker's office rejects MP's question on Shafee's Pardons Board exposé

Speaker's office rejects MP's question on Shafee's Pardons Board exposé

Dewan Rakyat secretary says Lip Eng's question breached two Standing Orders.
Mujahid: Has naive Hassan forgotten Sheraton Move?

Mujahid: Has naive Hassan forgotten Sheraton Move?

Agong can criticise politicians, MPs must respect monarch’s powers, Amanah leader adds.

Finexus Launches AREMA e-Invoicing in Response to LHDN’s Mandate

Finexus Launches AREMA e-Invoicing in Response to LHDN’s Mandate

implementation of e-Invoicing, a digital leap aimed at enhancing the efficiency of tax administration management across Malaysia.
Don't let ringgit breach RM5 against dollar, PKR MP cautions

Don't let ringgit breach RM5 against dollar, PKR MP cautions

PARLIAMENT | Wong warns that Malaysia's economy will suffer.
Hero Stone for the forgotten victims of Death Railway

Hero Stone for the forgotten victims of Death Railway

Monument highlights the suffering of forced labourers during WWII.
Apex court upholds PN's electoral victory in Masjid Tanah

Apex court upholds PN's electoral victory in Masjid Tanah

UPDATED 3.04PM | Federal Court dismisses BN’s election petition appeal.
Appellate court quashes Muhyiddin's acquittal

Appellate court quashes Muhyiddin's acquittal

UPDATED 3.22PM | Court of Appeal reinstates charges linked to Jana Wibawa.
PAS MP laments Chinese forced to work during CNY amid weak economy

PAS MP laments Chinese forced to work during CNY amid weak economy

PARLIAMENT | Syahir recalls encountering a Chinese Grab driver during CNY's first day.
'Mega Palestine rally': Cops deny issuing permit, get schooled again

'Mega Palestine rally': Cops deny issuing permit, get schooled again

Arutchelvan says police suffering from 'cognitive immobility'.
Survey suggests majority of Gen-Z in favour of National Service 3.0

Survey suggests majority of Gen-Z in favour of National Service 3.0

2,633 respondents aged 18 and above polled from Jan 24-30.
Mum pleads guilty to giving milk mixed with drugs to one-year-old son

Mum pleads guilty to giving milk mixed with drugs to one-year-old son

She tells judge that it was unintentional, husband pleads not guilty.
'Liberal' in Rukun Negara preamble means accepting differences: Minister

'Liberal' in Rukun Negara preamble means accepting differences: Minister

Aaron urges all quarters to refrain from misinterpreting use of word.
LETTER | Has Madani govt forgotten its promises of reform?

LETTER | Has Madani govt forgotten its promises of reform?

Critics highlight administration's double standards, delay in fulfilling pledges.
House erupts after Wan Saiful claims offered RM1.7m to back Anwar

House erupts after Wan Saiful claims offered RM1.7m to back Anwar

UPDATED 2.35PM | PARLIAMENT | PN MP challenged to repeat allegation outside Parliament.
I stayed cool when in opposition - Rafizi chides PN over Dewan walkout

I stayed cool when in opposition - Rafizi chides PN over Dewan walkout

Pandan MP says he never used Standing Orders to disrupt Parliament.
COMMENT | Goodbye, cricketer-doc Alex Delilkan

COMMENT | Goodbye, cricketer-doc Alex Delilkan

His passing is a loss to the sport and the medical fraternity.
LETTER | Have a heart for housemen, medical officers

LETTER | Have a heart for housemen, medical officers

Their workplace grievances should be addressed by the government immediately.
Zahid proposes policy on bumi economic development

Zahid proposes policy on bumi economic development

DPM wants bumi enterprises to be more holistically empowered.
Don't assume, wait for pensions review to finish - Dzulkefly

Don't assume, wait for pensions review to finish - Dzulkefly

UPDATED 1.06PM | PARLIAMENT | Health minister says people should wait for full understanding of issue.
Eviction looms for Labuan villagers again

Eviction looms for Labuan villagers again

Deadline to vacate land owned by local religious council ends today.
COMMENT | How bumi economic congress can help underclass

COMMENT | How bumi economic congress can help underclass

Stakeholders must not repeat mistakes of past governments.
NSC denies covering up para swimming coach's sexual misconduct

NSC denies covering up para swimming coach's sexual misconduct

Council says it never received any reports on the matter before.
I rebuilt after surviving suicide. A scam turned things upside down

I rebuilt after surviving suicide. A scam turned things upside down

Having met on a dating app, Sammy introduced Marissa to an investment scheme

COMMENT | Ringgit’s decline: Time to be honest with ourselves

COMMENT | Ringgit’s decline: Time to be honest with ourselves

We are averse to learning and progress, while our leaders play politics.
YOURSAY | Govt action against Bersih protest a betrayal of reform promises

YOURSAY | Govt action against Bersih protest a betrayal of reform promises

‘Bersih’s march shows our frustration and disappointment in the Madani government.’
Royal rebuke against coups

Royal rebuke against coups

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