Archive - 29 February 2024

Four cops charged with accepting gratification at KL police station

Four cops charged with accepting gratification at KL police station

They were charged with accepting RM11,700 in gratification.
High-value goods tax expected to generate RM700m annually

High-value goods tax expected to generate RM700m annually

If approved, HVGT proposed to come into force on May 1.
Potential MYAirline investor withdraws - minister

Potential MYAirline investor withdraws - minister

Carrier has to pay salary arrears, refund passengers, Loke says.
Malaysia expects higher approved investments in 2024, beating last year's record

Malaysia expects higher approved investments in 2024, beating last year's record

Govt projects a minimum 8-10pct growth, Tengku Zafrul says.
'Stop racist extreme politics,' Tiong hits back at Umno Youth chief

'Stop racist extreme politics,' Tiong hits back at Umno Youth chief

UPDATED 10.11PM | Akmal playing up racial, religious issues, says minister.
Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks surpasses 30,000 since Oct 7

Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks surpasses 30,000 since Oct 7

Children, women, and elderly people accounted for the majority of the victims.
Malaysia-China two-way foreign investment promotion underway - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia-China two-way foreign investment promotion underway - Tengku Zafrul

Minister says partnership is targeted at high-value sectors.
80pct have valid documents in enforcement ops: Minister

80pct have valid documents in enforcement ops: Minister

PARLIAMENT | Saifuddin says a total of 20,880 raids carried out nationwide from Jan 1, 2022 to Feb 27, 2024.
‘Policy to empower bumiputera expected to be developed in first half of 2024’

‘Policy to empower bumiputera expected to be developed in first half of 2024’

Govt will discuss the matter further, says Rafizi.
Tengku Zafrul keeps mum on Spanco case

Tengku Zafrul keeps mum on Spanco case

This comes after MACC recorded the statement of an ex-finance minister.
Sanusi to apply for dismissal of two sedition charges

Sanusi to apply for dismissal of two sedition charges

Offences concern his remarks on S'gor MB appointment, setting up of unity govt.
Police to question trio over Bersih rally for reforms

Police to question trio over Bersih rally for reforms

Allaudeen says all three are organisers, believes they will cooperate.
Felda chair: Develop circular economy policy as game-changer

Felda chair: Develop circular economy policy as game-changer

It can generate over RM100b in benefits, says Shabery.
'Congress to review bumi economic transformation, not replace NEP'

'Congress to review bumi economic transformation, not replace NEP'

BEC 2024 aims for a more open and transparent bumiputera economic participation, Tok Mat says.
Lorry driver who allegedly pushed girlfriend from 23rd floor remanded

Lorry driver who allegedly pushed girlfriend from 23rd floor remanded

The remand order begins today until March 6.
Tax arrears: Court strikes out Shafee's appeal to file counterclaim

Tax arrears: Court strikes out Shafee's appeal to file counterclaim

The lawyer's income tax arrears amount to RM9.41m.
Umno veep: Parties in govt value openness, tolerance

Umno veep: Parties in govt value openness, tolerance

All coalition parties always discuss matters comprehensively, says Johari.
Amri's friend told SB officer to speak the truth, court hears

Amri's friend told SB officer to speak the truth, court hears

Faisol mentions a WhatsApp message he sent to Shamzaini.
Saifuddin: We'll get feedback before setting migrant worker deals

Saifuddin: We'll get feedback before setting migrant worker deals

Minister vows stakeholder engagement in reviewing MOUs between Putrajaya and sending countries.
Why tax threshold for electricity, but not other sectors - Wee

Why tax threshold for electricity, but not other sectors - Wee

MCA chief questions govt's implementation of service tax hike.
Ringgit to keep strengthening, trading at RM4.50 vs dollar year-end: MOF

Ringgit to keep strengthening, trading at RM4.50 vs dollar year-end: MOF

PARLIAMENT | Projection is based on country's positive economic performance, says finance minister II.

China slams Japan for new round of Fukushima water's release

China slams Japan for new round of Fukushima water's release

Japan is ignoring rightful concerns of its population, says embassy.
MBSA to set rules with pilot EV charging project for S'gor local councils

MBSA to set rules with pilot EV charging project for S'gor local councils

Authorities to first gather feedback, Jamaliah says.
IRB: Income tax e-Filing for 2023 starts tomorrow

IRB: Income tax e-Filing for 2023 starts tomorrow

Use the MyTax portal or the HASiL official portal, it says.
Govt finalising National Service curriculum - minister

Govt finalising National Service curriculum - minister

80pct military training, 20pct nationalism, Khaled says.
Anwar: Opposition strangely silent on MACC probing 'super-rich'

Anwar: Opposition strangely silent on MACC probing 'super-rich'

PM claims some leaders are even defending the wealthy figures.
Two Bersatu MPs backing PM willing to fight party in court, vacate seats

Two Bersatu MPs backing PM willing to fight party in court, vacate seats

They say party constitution currently does not forbid them from doing so.
MYAirline in talks with new investors

MYAirline in talks with new investors

This comes after a Middle East investor unilaterally terminated share purchase deal.
MACC denies calling Wan Saiful over 'RM1.7m bribe' to back PM claim

MACC denies calling Wan Saiful over 'RM1.7m bribe' to back PM claim

Azam urges Tasek Gelugor MP to file a report.
BNM: Country's int'l reserves remain stable at end January 2024

BNM: Country's int'l reserves remain stable at end January 2024

Reserves amount to almost US$115 billion, central bank says.
Stop insulting rulers, dividing Muslims - S'gor sultan cautions Hadi

Stop insulting rulers, dividing Muslims - S'gor sultan cautions Hadi

UPDATED 1.46PM | This follows PAS chief's remarks on Federal Court's syariah ruling.
86-day delay in littoral combat ships construction - PAC

86-day delay in littoral combat ships construction - PAC

UPDATED 2.20PM | Project is 67.28pct completed, behind the stipulated 68.77pct, says Mas Ermieyati.
Govt launches new bumiputera policy painted as beneficial to all

Govt launches new bumiputera policy painted as beneficial to all

UPDATED 1.36PM | Synergy between races is important in stimulating economic activity, says Zahid.
MOHR & HRD Corp Announces Two Key Updates to Enhance Access to Online and Physical Training

MOHR & HRD Corp Announces Two Key Updates to Enhance Access to Online and Physical Training

MOU with 13 learning & development partners will add over 160,000 world-class digital learning courses to e-LATiH, and enhancement to the ALAT levy scheme will support more employers to upgrade their training facilities

LETTER | There are different ways to skin a cat

LETTER | There are different ways to skin a cat

Disciplinary action against underperformers must be seen as fair.
Cops arrest lorry driver for allegedly pushing girlfriend from 23rd floor

Cops arrest lorry driver for allegedly pushing girlfriend from 23rd floor

Shah Alam police say he is being investigated for murder.
LETTER | Deciphering ringgit performance

LETTER | Deciphering ringgit performance

What drives the persistently weak performance of the ringgit?
78pct of Madani Medical Scheme allocation has been used: Minister

78pct of Madani Medical Scheme allocation has been used: Minister

UPDATED 1.21PM | PARLIAMENT | Dzulkefly explains recent decision to downscale programme scope.
COMMENT | Bumiputera congress should focus on the poor

COMMENT | Bumiputera congress should focus on the poor

Congress should also examine exploitative system that keeps less fortunate bumiputera poor.
'Rockets flying outside,' Ukrainians share stories of survival in Chernihiv

'Rockets flying outside,' Ukrainians share stories of survival in Chernihiv

They say Russian soldiers tortured and used villagers as human shields.
AGC no objection, court grants leave for pension-adjustment bid

AGC no objection, court grants leave for pension-adjustment bid

March 14 set for case management.
COMMENT | A sticker to remember Ganapathy's death

COMMENT | A sticker to remember Ganapathy's death

Stickers were once suggested to remind cops to care for detainees' well-being.
Stateless persons can be answer to M'sia's declining birthrate - experts

Stateless persons can be answer to M'sia's declining birthrate - experts

They can contribute to the economy properly if regularised.
Umno Youth chief calls for Tiong's head over DG demotion, bak kut teh saga

Umno Youth chief calls for Tiong's head over DG demotion, bak kut teh saga

Akmal says tourism minister has failed to deliver, should be fired.
Love, scam and assassinations: A story of a Twitter swindler

Love, scam and assassinations: A story of a Twitter swindler

In plots of political intrigue, terrorists and assassinations, scammer David kept Sarah in a panic; until the tables turned.

A visual homage to the true heroes of food security

A visual homage to the true heroes of food security

Photographer says fisherfolk put lives on the line to bring us food.
No criminal element found in boy's drowning in PJ - police

No criminal element found in boy's drowning in PJ - police

Case is being investigated for neglect.
COMMENT | Anwar must insist on probe into Taib’s massive wealth

COMMENT | Anwar must insist on probe into Taib’s massive wealth

Many were likely complicit, especially in logging industry.
COMMENT | Is Madani's Bumi Economic Congress same old stuff?

COMMENT | Is Madani's Bumi Economic Congress same old stuff?  

Can the congress ensure only those most deserving get govt-funded programmes?
Zaid: No 'cakes' for underclass in 'upper class' bumi economic congress

Zaid: No 'cakes' for underclass in 'upper class' bumi economic congress

Upper class often gets business licences, lower class doesn't, ex-minister says.
Reforms needed to boost industrial court's effectiveness - Sim

Reforms needed to boost industrial court's effectiveness - Sim

Minister says labour disputes on upward trend.
YOURSAY | PAS MP's CNY work lament exposes his own ignorance

YOURSAY | PAS MP's CNY work lament exposes his own ignorance

‘Not uncommon for Chinese to work during CNY due to favourable conditions.’