Archive - 12 March 2024

Zafrul: New potential investments worth RM45.4b from Germany

Zafrul: New potential investments worth RM45.4b from Germany

It includes expansion and diversification projects, he adds.
PAS MP urges Muslim EPF contributors to switch to syariah savings

PAS MP urges Muslim EPF contributors to switch to syariah savings

Conventional scheme gains profits from halal and non-halal industries, Khairul says.
COMMENT | Halt regressive citizenship amendments

COMMENT | Halt regressive citizenship amendments

Transferring citizenship rights from Constitution to bureaucracy may lead to corruption.
This Ramadan, group wants food in empty stomachs, not waste bins

This Ramadan, group wants food in empty stomachs, not waste bins

Leftover food from participating traders to be sent to needy, NGO says
Faiz: More Bersatu leaders, pioneer members to join PKR

Faiz: More Bersatu leaders, pioneer members to join PKR

Bersatu members in S’gor getting upset over ‘cartel’ faction, he claims.
Hand in hand, children teach a lesson about race relations

Hand in hand, children teach a lesson about race relations

UPDATED 7.21PM | Picture showing two pupils, Malay and non-Malay, walking to class warms people’s hearts.
Deputy minister denies 'rude' staff allegation, to lodge police report

Deputy minister denies 'rude' staff allegation, to lodge police report

I will raise the matter with unity govt secretariat, Saraswathy says.
Ministry halts allowance for 'beggar' who owns Proton X70

Ministry halts allowance for 'beggar' who owns Proton X70

PARLIAMENT | Man told to sign letter of undertaking to stop begging - Noraini.
National Service 3.0 may not involve school students - Khaled

National Service 3.0 may not involve school students - Khaled

Defence minister says the matter is still under consideration.
Boeing fails 33 of 89 FAA inspections in 737 Max probe

Boeing fails 33 of 89 FAA inspections in 737 Max probe

Audit finds 97 alleged violations throughout production process.
IGP: Bukit Aman looking into 'M'sian boss of Indian drug lord' claim

IGP: Bukit Aman looking into 'M'sian boss of Indian drug lord' claim

NCID director Khaw Kok Chin says the allegation is inaccurate.
'Betrayal is betrayal': PAS MP warns Bersatu rep of divine retribution

'Betrayal is betrayal': PAS MP warns Bersatu rep of divine retribution

‘This treacherous person will not be safe from God’s punishment.’
Ex-Mongolian PM’s son received SRC money: Asset recovery specialist

Ex-Mongolian PM’s son received SRC money: Asset recovery specialist

Another Mongolian political figure also received US$2 million, witness says.
LETTER | Avoid wastage and practise charity during Ramadan

LETTER | Avoid wastage and practise charity during Ramadan

Wasting food is a sin as it deprives others of it.
LETTER | Time to shut up on vernacular schools

LETTER | Time to shut up on vernacular schools

Intellectual discourse only possible with people who are rational and factual.
Akmal accepts Rajiv's invite to chat on vernacular schools

Akmal accepts Rajiv's invite to chat on vernacular schools

Umno Youth chief says party always open for debate on the matter.
Hot weather above 35°C expected in peninsula, Sabah for next week

Hot weather above 35°C expected in peninsula, Sabah for next week

Thunderstorms are expected in Sarawak in the meantime.
Unpaid salaries, WFH issues dominate HR Ministry app complaints

Unpaid salaries, WFH issues dominate HR Ministry app complaints

Common issues include unlawful salary cuts, failure to follow minimum wage.
May 7 case management for Rewcastle-Brown's defamation appeal

May 7 case management for Rewcastle-Brown's defamation appeal

Her legal team is applying for proceedings to be conducted in absentia.
COMMENT | Govt must strengthen financial management

COMMENT | Govt must strengthen financial management

This follows AG's Report's findings on troubled statutory bodies.
Tarawih prayers mark start of Ramadan

Tarawih prayers mark start of Ramadan

Muslims perform prayers in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
Fact-check: Govt 'early Ramadan RM500 aid' doesn't exist

Fact-check: Govt 'early Ramadan RM500 aid' doesn't exist

Website uses false claim of govt assistance as clickbait, to gain advertising revenue.
Ramasamy: Engage with vernacular school critic, not take police action

Ramasamy: Engage with vernacular school critic, not take police action

Ex-Penang DCM says cops' investigation into academic 'unnecessary'.
PAS slams minister's canteen operation directive during Ramadan

PAS slams minister's canteen operation directive during Ramadan

Party's ulama wing accuses Fadhlina of creating 'unnecessary polemic'.
Govt, opposition MPs seek minister's guarantee to protect press freedom

Govt, opposition MPs seek minister's guarantee to protect press freedom

PARLIAMENT | Wan Saiful, Rayer share concerns on re-launched code of ethics.
MyIX commences Network Infrastructure Training Programme as part of National CSR efforts

MyIX commences Network Infrastructure Training Programme as part of National CSR efforts

The Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) recently launched and concluded its highly anticipated network infrastructure training course at its headquarters in Puchong, Selangor.
Malaysia sees window to strengthen E&E sector amid US-China tensions

Malaysia sees window to strengthen E&E sector amid US-China tensions

Industry highly important to the country, Tengku Zafrul says.
Minister doubles down, calls migrant abuse report 'irresponsible'

Minister doubles down, calls migrant abuse report 'irresponsible'

Hope govt's 'more credible' explanation will neutralise accusations, Saifuddin says.
Citizenship changes: Home minister contradicts himself every day - Latheefa

Citizenship changes: Home minister contradicts himself every day - Latheefa

Rights lawyer calls amendments 'cruel', current law enough to curb alleged abuse.
Talks ongoing over Umno-Warisan link-up in Sabah: Shafie

Talks ongoing over Umno-Warisan link-up in Sabah: Shafie

No issues so long as cooperation is for 'well-being of Sabahans.'
COMMENT | Be humane to abandoned children

COMMENT | Be humane to abandoned children

Citizenship amendments simply put more unnecessary obstacles in their path.
Dr M still in IJN, relays Ramadan wishes to Muslims

Dr M still in IJN, relays Ramadan wishes to Muslims

He is allowed short trips home but required to return to hospital.
Govt to produce mapping of affordable housing - minister

Govt to produce mapping of affordable housing - minister

‘Scientific guide to set house prices according to locality.’
Prosecution to call up to 25 witnesses in SRC RM27m money laundering trial

Prosecution to call up to 25 witnesses in SRC RM27m money laundering trial

Court sets May 27 for mention of Najib's case.
Former Bersatu supreme council member joins PKR

Former Bersatu supreme council member joins PKR

FMT also reports that party grassroots members are leaving en masse for PKR.
Saifuddin chided for brushing off report on tortured detainees

Saifuddin chided for brushing off report on tortured detainees

Rights groups urge govt to grant them access to detention centres.
Khazanah won't sell MAHB stake amid rumours of Israel-linked firm tie-up

Khazanah won't sell MAHB stake amid rumours of Israel-linked firm tie-up

Rumoured consortium with GIP, which is being acquired by pro-Israel Blackrock.
COMMENT | Save money, no to 2026 Commonwealth Games

COMMENT | Save money, no to 2026 Commonwealth Games

Do we need such expensive extravaganza when everyone is tightening their belts?
Fact-check: Court finds ‘urine, dung in Indian spices’ claim defamatory

Fact-check: Court finds ‘urine, dung in Indian spices’ claim defamatory

The allegations spreading on WhatsApp were found to be false last year.
Anwar meets German president in Berlin

Anwar meets German president in Berlin

This is the second meeting between both leaders within a year.
COMMENT | Malaysia must push back on China’s territorial claims

COMMENT | Malaysia must push back on China’s territorial claims

Intelligent diplomacy and posturing is key to neutralising power.
YOURSAY | Leaders clueless about enhancing Langkawi's appeal

YOURSAY | Leaders clueless about enhancing Langkawi's appeal

'Politicians rather talk about alcohol vending machines, bak kut teh.'