Archive - 1 March 2024

Eight million water users exempted from service tax hike - ministry

Eight million water users exempted from service tax hike - ministry

This involves 87pct domestic, 13pct non-domestic consumers in peninsula, Labuan.
Cops complete probe on minister's car tailgating ambulance case

Cops complete probe on minister's car tailgating ambulance case

Case has yet to go to court, Perak police chief clarifies.
M'sia has strong fundamentals, ringgit undervalued: committee

M'sia has strong fundamentals, ringgit undervalued: committee

Financial Markets Committee notes global investor confidence in M'sian market.
Kelantan has among most sexual crimes against children - Saifuddin

Kelantan has among most sexual crimes against children - Saifuddin

He rebuffs PAS lawmaker's suggestion for syariah law to prevent such crimes.
Socso, HR Ministry given a month to develop new upskilling module

Socso, HR Ministry given a month to develop new upskilling module

Enhance skill sets to compete in more sophisticated job market - PM.
Revised ethics code to empower journalists - deputy minister

Revised ethics code to empower journalists - deputy minister

Established in 1989, code needs renewal and enhancement, Teo says.
Police probe Hadi's statement under sedition and CMA

Police probe Hadi's statement under sedition and CMA

PAS president allegedly hit out at several parties, including Malay rulers.
Home minister denies blocking formation of media council

Home minister denies blocking formation of media council

Ministry had no objection to media council proposal, Saifuddin says.
Don't use religion as a tool to achieve political goals, Zahid says

Don't use religion as a tool to achieve political goals, Zahid says

Matters concerning Islam should be off limits when stating views, says DPM.
Penang considering second round of cloud seeding

Penang considering second round of cloud seeding

Previous two rounds failed to result in any rainfall, says CM.
LRT developer told to propose flood solutions in Selangor areas

LRT developer told to propose flood solutions in Selangor areas

Questions raised on stagnant water at Meru market and Klang school field.
Refining Madani Medical Scheme not to curb patient access - Dzulkefly

Refining Madani Medical Scheme not to curb patient access - Dzulkefly

Finetuning necessary to pursue cost-effectiveness, says minister.
Water levels at seven dams in Selangor stable - exco

Water levels at seven dams in Selangor stable - exco

We're still experiencing rainfall and water levels remain steady, says Izham.
Rafidah cries censorship over 'blocked' Facebook post on IJN

Rafidah cries censorship over 'blocked' Facebook post on IJN

UPDATED 4.03PM | Post pertains to the treatment of government retirees at IJN.
Teo: Women still face challenges despite success in digital space

Teo: Women still face challenges despite success in digital space

Deputy comms minister highlights harassment, doxing and sexism.
Open Felda and MRSM doors for Orang Asli, urges MP

Open Felda and MRSM doors for Orang Asli, urges MP

UPDATED 6.40PM | Ramli wants assistance given to Malays be extended to Orang Asli.
Enact special law to deal with disobedience to royalty: Umno Youth

Enact special law to deal with disobedience to royalty: Umno Youth

UPDATED 3.01PM | Youth chief Akmal notes recent incidents of politicians flouting royal decree.
Bumiputera owns only one out of 97 listed firms in last 3 years - Bursa chief

Bumiputera owns only one out of 97 listed firms in last 3 years - Bursa chief

UPDATED 1.53PM | The situation raises concerns, it’s a wake-up call, says Wahid.
COMMENT | Good optics should be followed up with right action

COMMENT | Good optics should be followed up with right action

Don’t make any engagement as just merely lip service.
Education Ministry hands over RM11.5m donation to Palestine

Education Ministry hands over RM11.5m donation to Palestine

Funds collected through solidarity week last year and from various parties.
Raid the 'giant companies' if they refuse to pay tax, Anwar tells IRB

Raid the 'giant companies' if they refuse to pay tax, Anwar tells IRB

PM says agency must be firm in executing duties without fear or favour.
Daim's lawyers question Anwar's 'highly prejudicial' statement

Daim's lawyers question Anwar's 'highly prejudicial' statement

They accuse PM of insinuating guilt although case is ongoing in court.
COMMENT | What does Hadi actually believe in?

COMMENT | What does Hadi actually believe in?

PAS president continues to fan racial, religious flames, even against rulers' decree.
LETTER | Parliament should curb corporate dominance

LETTER | Parliament should curb corporate dominance

Business world doesn't seem to be working in the interest of Malaysians.
Amnesty, OIC calls for urgent probe into Gaza aid attack

Amnesty, OIC calls for urgent probe into Gaza aid attack

It comes after Israeli forces killed over 100 Palestinians waiting for food supplies.
LETTER | Youth politics should be encouraged

LETTER | Youth politics should be encouraged

Youth have a personal stake in the country’s development.
Appeals court upholds Paul Yong's rape conviction, reduces jail term

Appeals court upholds Paul Yong's rape conviction, reduces jail term

UPDATED 1.35PM | PBM politician's jail term reduced from 13 to eight years.
Mad about growing cash: Fintech outfit is changing women’s lives

Mad about growing cash: Fintech outfit is changing women’s lives

MALAYSIANSKINI | With no interest loans from MADCash, women entrepreneurs are making waves.
At bumiputera congress, Ramanan tells govt to focus on upskilling all races

At bumiputera congress, Ramanan tells govt to focus on upskilling all races

Deputy minister says human capital is a nation's biggest asset.
As a survivor, fighting scammers is my jihad

As a survivor, fighting scammers is my jihad

After retiree Maimunah lost RM75,000 of her life savings to a phone scammer, she decided to fight back.
Muhyiddin appeals to Federal Court to restore acquittal

Muhyiddin appeals to Federal Court to restore acquittal

Ex-PM's lawyers filed the notice of appeal yesterday.
Cops view seriously video of bus driver filling up diesel while smoking

Cops view seriously video of bus driver filling up diesel while smoking

Mualim police say petrol station owner has complained to relevant authorities.
KINIGUIDE | The service tax changes starting today

KINIGUIDE | The service tax changes starting today

Take a quick look at the old and new of the service tax.
COMMENT | Tenacious Tiong takes on thorny issues

COMMENT | Tenacious Tiong takes on thorny issues

Recent controversies surrounding him seems to paint a no-nonsense picture.
Newcomer artist loves to slip Easter eggs into his paintings

Newcomer artist loves to slip Easter eggs into his paintings

MALAYSIANSKINI | Syul Hezri's works are about how good of a story lies behind them.
COMMENT | Technology advancing, elderly left behind?

COMMENT | Technology advancing, elderly left behind?

Govt, private sector should help with digital literacy, accessibility.
SB cop fatally shot during Kedah forest reserve operation

SB cop fatally shot during Kedah forest reserve operation

Junior officer, 39, found with wound on front part of body.
Muhyiddin acquittal quashed

Muhyiddin acquittal quashed

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