Archive - 4 March 2024

Govt wants to suspend Wan Saiful 6 months for calling Anwar corrupt

Govt wants to suspend Wan Saiful 6 months for calling Anwar corrupt

UPDATED 9.46PM | Dewan Rakyat's order paper shows DPM will move the motion tomorrow.
Loke's former aide joins Bersatu

Loke's former aide joins Bersatu

Dahlan has submitted his membership form to Bersatu sec-gen.
MACC gives Wan Saiful one week to report alleged bribe offer

MACC gives Wan Saiful one week to report alleged bribe offer

He has to come to the MACC office, says Azam.
IGP affirms no permits for rallies, says some cops may have misspoke

IGP affirms no permits for rallies, says some cops may have misspoke

'Some district police chiefs might've mistakenly said permits instead of notices.'
Umno man puzzled over govt's push for more Chinese to join civil service

Umno man puzzled over govt's push for more Chinese to join civil service

Such campaign may sideline bumiputera economy in the future, says Shaiful.
Airlines can charge carbon levy starting April - Loke

Airlines can charge carbon levy starting April - Loke

It depends on airlines whether to impose it or not, says minister.
S'gor exco: Rising cost of living contributing to high divorce rates

S'gor exco: Rising cost of living contributing to high divorce rates

Selangor has the highest rate compared to other states in 2023.
Teresa reminds PAS MP Islamist party once served halal bak kut teh

Teresa reminds PAS MP Islamist party once served halal bak kut teh

UPDATED 8.15PM | PARLIAMENT | This comes after Salamiah expressed shock over dish labelled national heritage food.
Najib not eligible for 'home detention' proposal, says Saifuddin

Najib not eligible for 'home detention' proposal, says Saifuddin

UPDATED 5.50PM | Only certain groups of inmates are being considered, adds minister.
Hulu Langat MP retracts 'bad behaviour like Orang Ulu' jibe

Hulu Langat MP retracts 'bad behaviour like Orang Ulu' jibe

PARLIAMENT | Willie raises point of order against Sany for remarks aimed at Besut MP.
Sng wants Home Ministry to issue new SOP for speedier crime lab results

Sng wants Home Ministry to issue new SOP for speedier crime lab results

PARLIAMENT | This follows his close shave with local gangsters in Julau last month.
Teresa wants academic probed over 'racist' rant on Chinese schools

Teresa wants academic probed over 'racist' rant on Chinese schools

PARLIAMENT | Academic claims vernacular schools prevent national unity.
Govt to simplify BM test for those seeking to be naturalised citizens

Govt to simplify BM test for those seeking to be naturalised citizens

Saifuddin says this is to make it less formal and more accessible.
Police to record Hadi's statement tomorrow

Police to record Hadi's statement tomorrow

PAS president's special officer says Hadi's health condition is improving.
'Over one-third of graduates stuck in jobs not matching qualifications'

'Over one-third of graduates stuck in jobs not matching qualifications'

KRI report says 'last-mile' labour market initiatives important to facilitate education-to-work transition.
Daim, family fail to obtain leave to challenge MACC probe

Daim, family fail to obtain leave to challenge MACC probe

UPDATED 4.16PM | KL High Court will not proceed with future hearings of legal action's merits.
Malaysia 'happy to reopen' MH370 case if new evidence emerges: Anwar

Malaysia 'happy to reopen' MH370 case if new evidence emerges: Anwar

PM says whatever needs to be done must be done.
'Govt should resolve targeted subsidies first, not pension scheme'

'Govt should resolve targeted subsidies first, not pension scheme'

PARLIAMENT | Willie points out pension adjustment won't solve country's financial issues.
Cops accept Women's March notice after fifth try, mum on rejections

Cops accept Women's March notice after fifth try, mum on rejections

UPDATED 3.36PM | Organisers point out they submitted the same documents before.
Na'im: Govt prepared to amend Constitution to avoid syariah, civil overlap

Na'im: Govt prepared to amend Constitution to avoid syariah, civil overlap

PARLIAMENT | Committee will forward recommendations, if any, to rulers' conference.
Finance Ministry will disperse funds to 14k Orang Asli without bank accounts

Finance Ministry will disperse funds to 14k Orang Asli without bank accounts

IRB, BSN will open counters in interior areas to issue STR aid directly to Orang Asli.
Student groups want UUCA abolition committee revived

Student groups want UUCA abolition committee revived

Dewan Rakyat set to debate UUCA amendments this month.
Witness agrees he didn't tell MACC in 2018 that RM2m was for Guan Eng

Witness agrees he didn't tell MACC in 2018 that RM2m was for Guan Eng

Defence is attempting to impeach Consortium Zenith director Zarul as witness.
Kedah ruler urges state govt to review syariah system

Kedah ruler urges state govt to review syariah system

Sultan Sallehuddin wants it to be brought on par with civil courts.
Kg Masjid Lama residents concerned with new sand mining project

Kg Masjid Lama residents concerned with new sand mining project

They are concerned with soil erosion and environmental pollution.
Kula: Whistleblower Protection Act amendments to be tabled this year

Kula: Whistleblower Protection Act amendments to be tabled this year

PARLIAMENT | This is to combat power abuse, graft in organisations, adds deputy minister.
More than 200 phone numbers linked to scams blocked in January

More than 200 phone numbers linked to scams blocked in January

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says numbers are also recorded in Semak Mule system.
LETTER | Learning from Turkiye, the land of ancient roots

LETTER | Learning from Turkiye, the land of ancient roots

The country's embrace of its diverse history could be a model for us.
Magnificent Seven-shot Win for Galven Green in Tun Ahmad Sarji Trophy at Saujana GCC

Magnificent Seven-shot Win for Galven Green in Tun Ahmad Sarji Trophy at Saujana GCC

Galven Green put on a masterful show when he carded a four-under 68 for a three-day aggregate of 11-under 205 to win the Tun Ahmad Sarji Trophy by a whopping seven shots at the Saujana Golf & Country Club.
Kensiu Orang Asli in bid to save language from extinction

Kensiu Orang Asli in bid to save language from extinction

Expert and university volunteers are helping them document the language.
Govt to consider hiring more disabled staff for Parliament - Zaliha

Govt to consider hiring more disabled staff for Parliament - Zaliha

UPDATED 3.38PM | PARLIAMENT | Civil service far behind one percent target of disabled staffers.
PSM, Muda welcome new approach by PRM president despite uncertainty

PSM, Muda welcome new approach by PRM president despite uncertainty

They are optimistic about forming a leftist coalition together.
Law doesn’t allow Muhyiddin to appeal to apex court: DPP

Law doesn’t allow Muhyiddin to appeal to apex court: DPP

Ex-PM's case is at Sessions Court, argues prosecutor.
Dive into BEnviro’s Waste-to-Resource efforts in Malaysia

Dive into BEnviro’s Waste-to-Resource efforts in Malaysia

From renewable energy tech to scheduled waste recycling & treatment, BEnviro delivers green innovative solutions for ESG

Will home detention be used to free powerful convicts like Najib, asks NGO

Will home detention be used to free powerful convicts like Najib, asks NGO

Project Sama says white paper needed to prevent double standards in home detention.
LETTER | Let's talk obesity and cancer

LETTER | Let's talk obesity and cancer

Obesity vastly increases the risk of developing cancer.
COMMENT | Bak kut teh - storm over a soup

COMMENT | Bak kut teh - storm over a soup

Has it been cooked up by politicians trying to score points with small side issues?
Ex-MP urges Home Ministry to teach cops rally permits no longer needed

Ex-MP urges Home Ministry to teach cops rally permits no longer needed

'Home Ministry, IGP must correct police and ensure citizens can exercise their rights.'
Six by-elections on the horizon?

Six by-elections on the horizon?

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