Archive - 8 March 2024

Govt to end services of agencies handling visa for Bangladeshi workers

Govt to end services of agencies handling visa for Bangladeshi workers

Applications by employers can be made via Immigration Dept's MyVisa system.
Govt slammed for pushing citizenship law on Women's Day

Govt slammed for pushing citizenship law on Women's Day

Latheefa says women and mothers will suffer the worst from this.
Share data of abuse, deaths at immigration depots, minister tells HRW

Share data of abuse, deaths at immigration depots, minister tells HRW

Saifuddin invites organisation to meet him and provide details.
Govt won't interfere with Bersatu's constitution amendment

Govt won't interfere with Bersatu's constitution amendment

Big mistake for Bersatu to think there would be interference - Saifuddin.
'May 31 deadline for recruitment under recalibration programme to remain'

'May 31 deadline for recruitment under recalibration programme to remain'

Home minister says it's due to national security factors.
Truant teacher made tearful apology renouncing plot - witness

Truant teacher made tearful apology renouncing plot - witness

'Jainal disavowed role in plot to falsify documents regarding his attendance.'
Race relations: Zaid raises 'uncomfortable truths'

Race relations: Zaid raises 'uncomfortable truths'

'There's an elephant in the room in the form of special privileges.'
Grab accused of greenwashing by offering 'junk' carbon offsets

Grab accused of greenwashing by offering 'junk' carbon offsets

Offsets certified by discredited organisation, RimbaWatch says.
Decade of mystery - The ongoing search for MH370 and quest for closure

Decade of mystery - The ongoing search for MH370 and quest for closure

Plane remains elusive, leaving investigators baffled.
Communications Ministry gets nod to review CMA - Fahmi

Communications Ministry gets nod to review CMA - Fahmi

UPDATED 6.10PM | Minister says the cabinet has agreed in principle to allow a study.
Cabinet greenlights proposed citizenship amendments

Cabinet greenlights proposed citizenship amendments

UPDATED 6.42PM | Govt to proceed with engagement sessions with stakeholders, Saifuddin says.
Audit: PM orders LTAT, Felda to furnish full reports

Audit: PM orders LTAT, Felda to furnish full reports

Anwar wants agencies to explain 2022 performances.
'Where were you during Al Jazeera fiasco in 2020,' Fahmi asks Wan Saiful

'Where were you during Al Jazeera fiasco in 2020,' Fahmi asks Wan Saiful

UPDATED 5.50PM | Fahmi claims Wan Saiful was silent when Al Jazeera reporters were investigated.
Cops interview 7 witnesses over threat against Nga

Cops interview 7 witnesses over threat against Nga

Pieces of paper with threatening message found at Nga's mother's house.
LETTER | Towards an egalitarian society

LETTER | Towards an egalitarian society

Many women inspire others with their diligence and leadership qualities.
Investigation paper on Hadi submitted to AGC, says IGP

Investigation paper on Hadi submitted to AGC, says IGP

UPDATED 4.27PM | Police awaiting instruction from AGC over the matter.
Anti-incinerator group at S'gor assembly complex gets cold shoulder

Anti-incinerator group at S'gor assembly complex gets cold shoulder

Although 18 legislators promised to attend forum, 13 were absent without reason.

Witness: Navy training officer sat on cadet's abdomen, slapped him

Witness: Navy training officer sat on cadet's abdomen, slapped him

UPDATED 4.19PM | 'Deceased picked on because he couldn't keep up.'
COMMENT | Regressive amendments: Children set up to fail

COMMENT | Regressive amendments: Children set up to fail

Without citizenship, kids subject to human trafficking, inter-generational poverty.
LETTER | Batu Arang incinerator: Spare us your holier-than-thou commentary

LETTER | Batu Arang incinerator: Spare us your holier-than-thou commentary

If project is dandy, why so much secrecy?
COMMENT | Men must learn to listen to women

COMMENT | Men must learn to listen to women

They are equal to men and must be respected as such.
Ratu Naga sues MACC to uphold right to legal representation

Ratu Naga sues MACC to uphold right to legal representation

Pro-PN activist wants lawyers present during her interrogation.
Proposed shares sale to rebalance LTAT investments - ministry

Proposed shares sale to rebalance LTAT investments - ministry

LTAT will remain significant shareholder in Affin Bank, says Defence Ministry.
Procurement of LMS batch 2 due to continuous Chinese vessel's intrusion

Procurement of LMS batch 2 due to continuous Chinese vessel's intrusion

UPDATED 2.47PM | Khaled says purchase categorised as critical, top priority.
S P Setia Irama Villa IV in Bandar Kinrara achieves 95% take-up at weekend launch

S P Setia Irama Villa IV in Bandar Kinrara achieves 95% take-up at weekend launch

The launch has garnered an impressive 95% take-up the past weekend, with over 120 customers
'Campaign for Chinese joining public sector may not succeed'

'Campaign for Chinese joining public sector may not succeed'

They dislike jobs in one place, move for higher salary - Abdul Rahman.
LETTER | Recognising the shared struggles of refugee, plantation women

LETTER | Recognising the shared struggles of refugee, plantation women

Their contributions are often overlooked by the society.
Dr M's son: Not just me, all M'sians facing challenges

Dr M's son: Not just me, all M'sians facing challenges

Mirzan says he is taking things in his stride.
COMMENT | Iskul is a beacon of hope in Pulau Omadal

COMMENT | Iskul is a beacon of hope in Pulau Omadal

It provides holistic education, awareness to the communities there.
Selangor Bersatu rep's support for MB does not weaken party in state: Afif

Selangor Bersatu rep's support for MB does not weaken party in state: Afif

'We will continue our work and service in Selat Klang.'
Anwar's ex-aide sues Wan Fayhsal for RM10m

Anwar's ex-aide sues Wan Fayhsal for RM10m

Farhash is also seeking apology from Bersatu leader, among others.
Govt in final stage of drafting first Urban Redevelopment Act

Govt in final stage of drafting first Urban Redevelopment Act

It has been approved by cabinet last year, Nga says.
Goodyear working with govt to support affected workers - Mida

Goodyear working with govt to support affected workers - Mida

UPDATED 4.33PM | Govt facilitating job placements, upskilling and reskilling programmes.
Nga: Govt to introduce new public housing model

Nga: Govt to introduce new public housing model

It will be sustainable and equipped with many features, he says.
COMMENT | Will there be tapai vending machines too?

COMMENT | Will there be tapai vending machines too?

Politicians believe themselves smarter by coming up with complex solutions to problems.
LETTER | Is address fraud an accepted social norm?

LETTER | Is address fraud an accepted social norm?

Lodge a police report if you feel suspicious.
Dark side of esports: Female athlete battles sexism, rape threats

Dark side of esports: Female athlete battles sexism, rape threats

Gold medal winner Bette Chia no stranger to insults, threats.
Storm over 'selendang': We need to promote unity better - Yeoh

Storm over 'selendang': We need to promote unity better - Yeoh

Minister raps detractors for questioning her decision to don headscarf.
Nadira Ilana tells hard truths about Sabah through films

Nadira Ilana tells hard truths about Sabah through films

MALAYSIANSKINI | Sabah, Sarawak are unique, culturally rich - filmmaker.
LETTER | TVET skills can contribute to green economy

LETTER | TVET skills can contribute to green economy

TVET graduates can bridge gap between traditional education and industries’ evolving needs.
Another teacher testifies on ‘truant teacher’s’ death threat

Another teacher testifies on ‘truant teacher’s’ death threat

Jainal threatened us at the Kota Belud District Office, Norhaizah says.
COMMENT | Prioritise care, decent work agenda for women

COMMENT | Prioritise care, decent work agenda for women

Women participation in labour market still low, at 55.8pct.
Still no access to immigration detention centres, says UNHCR

Still no access to immigration detention centres, says UNHCR

Saifuddin previously says ministry had no problem giving access.
COMMENT | Anwar rattles Australia’s cage on Sinophobia and Gaza

COMMENT | Anwar rattles Australia’s cage on Sinophobia and Gaza

'Asean’s position is it will advance its own interests.'
Stand up against hate

Stand up against hate

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