Archive - 2 March 2024

Support PM before ROS approves new Bersatu rule, MP says

Support PM before ROS approves new Bersatu rule, MP says

Syed Abu Hussin encourages MPs to help their constituencies by supporting Anwar.
Mat Sabu condemns OIC countries that increased trade with Israel

Mat Sabu condemns OIC countries that increased trade with Israel

'Unfortunately, OIC countries increased trade with Israel since Oct 7.'
Nga: Bumi success crucial to realising M'sia Madani aspiration

Nga: Bumi success crucial to realising M'sia Madani aspiration

'Don't be affected by outdated ‘zero-sum game’ mentality.'
RM1b allocation for bumiputera entrepreneurs through GLIC - PM

RM1b allocation for bumiputera entrepreneurs through GLIC - PM

UPDATED 6.43PM | Fund to produce new generation of bumi entrepreneurs, Anwar says.
Bersatu EGM approves amendment to stop MPs defecting

Bersatu EGM approves amendment to stop MPs defecting

UPDATED 6.46PM | Article 10 of party constitution stipulates dismissal matters.
Bersatu seeking to vacate six seats of its turncoat MPs - Muhyiddin

Bersatu seeking to vacate six seats of its turncoat MPs - Muhyiddin

UPDATED 6.06PM | Party plans to submit notices to Dewan Rakyat speaker.
'Bumi discounts for RM2m bungalows unsuitable'

'Bumi discounts for RM2m bungalows unsuitable'

New agenda to empower bumis should cater to low-income group, Wahid says.
Govt agrees in principle on home detention for prisoners

Govt agrees in principle on home detention for prisoners

Saifuddin says the ministry is examining the method of execution.
LETTER | Consider boosting tourism to increase ringgit value

LETTER | Consider boosting tourism to increase ringgit value

Value fluctuation influenced by demand and supply of ringgit.
MBPP seizes 25 e-scooters from unlicensed operator

MBPP seizes 25 e-scooters from unlicensed operator

A business premises operated by a Bangladeshi raided.
Puad backs Wee on service tax exemption, hopes for good news

Puad backs Wee on service tax exemption, hopes for good news

'Otherwise, restore the Goods and Services Tax,' Umno leader says.
Don't focus solely on 30pct bumiputera equity target, says Rafizi

Don't focus solely on 30pct bumiputera equity target, says Rafizi

UPDATED 3.40PM | 'Trend of ownership has changed compared to 20 to 30 years ago.'
Hundreds of Malaysians gather for 'Mega Palestine' rally

Hundreds of Malaysians gather for 'Mega Palestine' rally

UPDATED 8.06PM | 'We want to support struggle of Palestinian people.'
COMMENT | What it takes to raise journalism standards

COMMENT | What it takes to raise journalism standards

Change feels unattainable when our politics are steeped in race and religion.
Aman Palestin seeks public help to fund legal battle

Aman Palestin seeks public help to fund legal battle

Organisation wants public's help in effort to restore its good name.
Govt slams Israel's 'cowardly' attack on Palestinians seeking aid

Govt slams Israel's 'cowardly' attack on Palestinians seeking aid

Act results in loss of over 100 lives, 700 others injured.
Fans of K-pop band BTS want CEO axed for 'backing Israel'

Fans of K-pop band BTS want CEO axed for 'backing Israel'

Movement draws attention to plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
PM thanks Yusuf Islam for inspiring talk, waits for his 'peace train'

PM thanks Yusuf Islam for inspiring talk, waits for his 'peace train'

UPDATED 12.23PM | Despite prejudices, singer continues to exhibit fairness, humility and compassion, says Anwar.
Ringgit likely to stabilise against US dollar next week

Ringgit likely to stabilise against US dollar next week

This follows local note's significant rise previously, analyst says.
COMMENT | Cash transfers vs 'subsidy cards'

COMMENT | Cash transfers vs 'subsidy cards'

Relook plan which Sheraton Move killed to avoid pitfalls of cash transfers.
Police open 3R probe against Australian blogger

Police open 3R probe against Australian blogger

Bukit Aman also requests Interpol's assistance to locate Hunter.
Zaid: Relax, no group in the world is as fortunate as bumiputera

Zaid: Relax, no group in the world is as fortunate as bumiputera

'Our leaders are doing everything for us,' says former law minister.
COMMENT | Farewell Surina, and thank you for your contributions

COMMENT | Farewell Surina, and thank you for your contributions

Ex-CEO of MDEC known for passion, commitment to helping and supporting women.
A scammer used my bank account, but I was the one locked up

A scammer used my bank account, but I was the one locked up

Mule accounts are usually rented out for scams, but Jasmine’s was used without her knowledge.
Suhakam: Major flaw in Malaysia's efforts to fight labour trafficking

Suhakam: Major flaw in Malaysia's efforts to fight labour trafficking

Group says agents and employers of legal but jobless workers are traffickers.
Bangladesh MP: Over 1,000 undocumented citizens in M'sian prisons

Bangladesh MP: Over 1,000 undocumented citizens in M'sian prisons

Lawmakers aim to address job scams, high recruitment fees.
Mersing islands to be gazetted for dugong, seagrass protection

Mersing islands to be gazetted for dugong, seagrass protection

Islands in Johor waters only place in peninsula with wild dugongs.