Archive - 6 March 2024

Depreciation of ringgit not an issue for Australian investors, says PM

Depreciation of ringgit not an issue for Australian investors, says PM

Anwar says local note's performance not raised in talks with business leaders.
Four accused Bersatu reps stand with Azmin in show of support

Four accused Bersatu reps stand with Azmin in show of support

Selangor PN chief dismisses rumour, says 'people are tired'.
Umno Youth: Not just Chinese, all races should join govt sector

Umno Youth: Not just Chinese, all races should join govt sector

Akmal cites the military as an example where there are fewer non-bumiputera.
Tengku Zafrul to file police report over misconduct allegation

Tengku Zafrul to file police report over misconduct allegation

Claim concerns minister's presence at a product launch in 2023.
M'sia missing out on international concert opportunities: Faizal Azumu

M'sia missing out on international concert opportunities: Faizal Azumu

Measures not being taken to bring in chart-topping artists, Bersatu leader says.
EIA for Bayan Lepas LRT segment released, activist sceptical

EIA for Bayan Lepas LRT segment released, activist sceptical

Report highlights concerns, offers suggestions to address potential impacts of project.
Bersatu leader denies 4 more state reps set to back S'gor MB

Bersatu leader denies 4 more state reps set to back S'gor MB

Afif says it is an unfounded claim to create discontent among party members.
Govt approves RM50m to extend special bus lanes

Govt approves RM50m to extend special bus lanes

It will also purchase 100 demand response transit vans.
PR1MA should reasses housing, commercial strategies - audit report

PR1MA should reasses housing, commercial strategies - audit report

'In 2022, PR1MA recorded RM0.257b net loss.'
Lip Eng wants MPs briefing on govt's media code of ethics

Lip Eng wants MPs briefing on govt's media code of ethics

PARLIAMENT | Kepong MP in dilemma whether to support or criticise ethics code.
Kelantan assembly passes motion for re-enactment of syariah provisions

Kelantan assembly passes motion for re-enactment of syariah provisions

UPDATED 4.25PM | 'State assembly records its regret, sadness over nullification.'
No overcrowding at immigration depots - home minister

No overcrowding at immigration depots - home minister

It only happened during Covid-19 when detainees couldn't be repatriated, says Saifuddin.
As deaths rise, Loke says cops to release daily road accident data

As deaths rise, Loke says cops to release daily road accident data

6,643 fatalities recorded in 2023, highest in five years, minister says.
Rights group wants to meet Saifuddin over migrant detention report

Rights group wants to meet Saifuddin over migrant detention report

No response from home minister yet, Human Rights Watch says.
Geramm thanks minister's 'transparency' in media card issue

Geramm thanks minister's 'transparency' in media card issue

UPDATED 5.03PM | Group says instances of media card 'abuse' calls for independent media council.
Top In Tech Innovation Awards Raise the Banner of Excellence

Top In Tech Innovation Awards Raise the Banner of Excellence

The award celebrates its 3rd edition in recognising tech-savvy innovators!
Anwar: Immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza a must

Anwar: Immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza a must

PM calls the war in Gaza a crisis of humanity.
South China Sea: M'sia committed to peaceful resolution

South China Sea: M'sia committed to peaceful resolution

All parties should exercise self-restraint, Anwar says.
LETTER | Govt is imposing stricter controls on media, and it’s bad

LETTER | Govt is imposing stricter controls on media, and it’s bad

Malaysians should not tolerate this.
Ramasamy files to nullify Zakir Naik's counterclaim

Ramasamy files to nullify Zakir Naik's counterclaim

Counterclaim is a retaliatory action done in haste, ex-DAP man alleges.
Selangor Bersatu assemblyperson voices support for MB

Selangor Bersatu assemblyperson voices support for MB

UPDATED 2.22PM | Selat Klang rep cites several reasons including constituents' wellbeing.
'Racist hate speech': Teresa slams don over Chinese school issue

'Racist hate speech': Teresa slams don over Chinese school issue

Teo’s statement could cause discord among communities, DAP MP says.
'Un-Madani' to abolish pension for civil service, says Hadi

'Un-Madani' to abolish pension for civil service, says Hadi

PARLIAMENT | Continue reward for good deeds even after death, PAS chief says.
COMMENT | Disunity in political system, not in vernacular schools

COMMENT | Disunity in political system, not in vernacular schools

'Vernacular schools reactive to threats by Malay ultra-nationalists.'
Democratising Screening in the Digital Age to Combat Frauds and Scams

Democratising Screening in the Digital Age to Combat Frauds and Scams

Leaping Forward: Verity Intelligence and HaloCheck Surging the Evolution in Screening
LETTER | Myopic to see Visit Malaysia Year 2016 as standalone event

LETTER | Myopic to see Visit Malaysia Year 2016 as standalone event

Skip meaningless sloganeering and learn from past successes.
Media card not licence to practise journalism - Fahmi

Media card not licence to practise journalism - Fahmi

UPDATED 12.51PM | It's just to facilitate access to official events, minister adds.
COMMENT | Media card fiasco: Govt shooting itself in the foot

COMMENT | Media card fiasco: Govt shooting itself in the foot

Is Putrajaya attempting to muzzle the press?
Indian cops arrest all suspects in Spanish traveller's gang rape

Indian cops arrest all suspects in Spanish traveller's gang rape

Jharkhand High Court takes own action on the matter.
LETTER | Currency fluctuations: When should we worry?

LETTER | Currency fluctuations: When should we worry?

Corruption widespread, politics chaotic, cost of doing business increases.
16 recommendations for federal agencies' financial management: Audit

16 recommendations for federal agencies' financial management: Audit

This includes agency heads submitting financial statements for auditing on time.
Isa Samad walks free from hotel graft case

Isa Samad walks free from hotel graft case

UPDATED 12.23PM | High Court judge misdirected himself, Court of Appeal says.
WTO rejects M’sia's complaint against EU in palm oil dispute

WTO rejects M’sia's complaint against EU in palm oil dispute

Malaysia can file an appeal but it would be a long process.
'Torture and assaults': Migrants describe plight in immigration depots

'Torture and assaults': Migrants describe plight in immigration depots

Report indicates some even died due to beatings and neglect.
Stop land clearing works at Bukit Lagong, activist tells S'gor govt

Stop land clearing works at Bukit Lagong, activist tells S'gor govt

‘It could be related to plans to open new quarries at forest reserve.’
More than 1,400 children detained in immigration depots, says group

More than 1,400 children detained in immigration depots, says group

They suffer same abuses meted out to adult detainees - Human Rights Watch.
Business group cries foul over new migrant hiring deadline

Business group cries foul over new migrant hiring deadline

Decision places considerable strain on businesses, Soh says.
EDITORIAL | Malaysiakini objects to govt imposing its code on media

EDITORIAL | Malaysiakini objects to govt imposing its code on media

Putrajaya seems to lack sincerity in empowering media to self-regulate.
Where are T'ganu's oil royalty payments for 2023, MB asks

Where are T'ganu's oil royalty payments for 2023, MB asks

PARLIAMENT | Don't make things hard for Terengganu, Samsuri urges PM.
Putrajaya folk rank high on obesity, lack of exercise - Zaliha

Putrajaya folk rank high on obesity, lack of exercise - Zaliha

Minister says levels of depression, anxiety are also elevated.
YOURSAY | Search for MH370 must continue

YOURSAY | Search for MH370 must continue

‘Honour promises to bring closure for those who lost loved ones.’
Meta services down: Users complain of login issues

Meta services down: Users complain of login issues

Netizens unable to access Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
No home detention for Najib

No home detention for Najib

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