Archive - 13 March 2024

Commonwealth Games: Cabinet to discuss next week on whether to host

Commonwealth Games: Cabinet to discuss next week on whether to host

Govt will consider proposal reasonably, Yeoh says.
Indian drug lord: 'Dato Malik' denies ties, lodges report

Indian drug lord: 'Dato Malik' denies ties, lodges report

The businessperson vows to take legal action against those spreading 'fake news'.
Zaliha: No plans to designate Kampung Baru as Unesco heritage site

Zaliha: No plans to designate Kampung Baru as Unesco heritage site

PARLIAMENT | Minister notes that Unesco designation will also impede future developments.
Loke clarifies attending 'gang dinner' allegation, ropes in MCA chief

Loke clarifies attending 'gang dinner' allegation, ropes in MCA chief

Association is registered with ROS, minister says.
'Non-Muslims, non-fasting students should eat at school canteen'

'Non-Muslims, non-fasting students should eat at school canteen'

I don’t want them eating in 'inappropriate' places - Fadhlina.
LETTER | Race relations in M’sia: A love-hate conundrum

LETTER | Race relations in M’sia: A love-hate conundrum

Both need each other despite constant bickering.
Higher Education Ministry, UTM to develop first AI faculty

Higher Education Ministry, UTM to develop first AI faculty

Higher education minister says first classes will begin in October this year.
'Kill switch' in concerts a last resort - Fahmi

'Kill switch' in concerts a last resort - Fahmi

PARLIAMENT | Mechanism to prevent violations of country's laws from recurring, minister says.
Mother changes plea over lacing son’s milk with meth

Mother changes plea over lacing son’s milk with meth

Her husband maintains his not-guilty plea.
'I haven't seen US$120m SRC funds in Najib's account returned to Tanore'

'I haven't seen US$120m SRC funds in Najib's account returned to Tanore'

Barkhouse also unsure if Jho Low is linked to multiple offshore entities.
Opposition MP interrupts minister's speech midway, claims it's 'unclear'

Opposition MP interrupts minister's speech midway, claims it's 'unclear'

PARLIAMENT | In return, backbenchers accused Awang of wasting time.
Fahmi: Puspal guidelines review in last stages, to tackle LGBTQ+, other issues

Fahmi: Puspal guidelines review in last stages, to tackle LGBTQ+, other issues

PARLIAMENT | Minister hopes that negative elements can be prevented with new guideline.
'Govt yet to provide data to justify citizenship amendments'

'Govt yet to provide data to justify citizenship amendments'

Problem isn’t Constitution, it’s the ministry’s bureaucracy - Suhakam.
Kapar crash: Maintenance done by unauthorised personnel - report

Kapar crash: Maintenance done by unauthorised personnel - report

Preliminary findings also show plane exceeded weight limit.
Rafidah: Focus on syllabus and teachers, not vernacular schools

Rafidah: Focus on syllabus and teachers, not vernacular schools

‘We must also focus on constant improvements to keep up with times.’
Dzulkefly suffering from suspected kidney stones

Dzulkefly suffering from suspected kidney stones

Health minister sent to emergency department, in stable condition.
Ethics code not to control, prevent journalists from reporting: Info Dept

Ethics code not to control, prevent journalists from reporting: Info Dept

Official says critics may not understand the code.
Vernacular schools: Minister rejects 'sweeping statements'

Vernacular schools: Minister rejects 'sweeping statements'

PARLIAMENT | Counter academic's claims with academic arguments, Zambry says.
Serviced apartment in Medan that offers attractive facilities and Ramadhan promotion at a premium location

Serviced apartment in Medan that offers attractive facilities and Ramadhan promotion at a premium location

The Reiz Suites ARTOTEL Curated is a serviced apartment in Indonesia and is located in the middle of the city of Medan. This serviced apartment started operating in October 2020 and has a total of 120 rooms on 4 floors with 4 types of rooms, namely one bedroom, two bedrooms, deluxe and suite rooms.
No ban on TikTok, battling online porn like 'cat and mouse', Fahmi says

No ban on TikTok, battling online porn like 'cat and mouse', Fahmi says

UPDATED 5.49PM | PARLIAMENT | Minister hopes for better cooperation with social media platform operators.
COMMENT | Madani's amendment will create generational underclass

COMMENT | Madani's amendment will create generational underclass

They will be vulnerable to exploitation by all manner of miscreants.
Citizenship changes 'inhumane, regressive': Former stateless Sabahan

Citizenship changes 'inhumane, regressive': Former stateless Sabahan

'Citizenship is a right, not a gift,' Wong says.
Parliamentary Services Act '90pct ready' - Azalina

Parliamentary Services Act '90pct ready' - Azalina

PARLIAMENT | Minister says draft laws already prepared.
Selat Klang rep says 'forced' by circumstances to defect

Selat Klang rep says 'forced' by circumstances to defect

I did not intend to betray Bersatu, Rashid says.
No guarantee Daim’s wife wouldn’t abscond if passport returned - DPP

No guarantee Daim’s wife wouldn’t abscond if passport returned - DPP

Prosecutor argues Na'imah can apply for temporary return if needed.
COMMENT | Probe against academic insults intellectual discourse

COMMENT | Probe against academic insults intellectual discourse

Teo's opinions should have been countered by logical rebuttal, not silencing him.
Groups: Proposed shorter hours for women perpetuates gender stereotypes

Groups: Proposed shorter hours for women perpetuates gender stereotypes

Initiative means well but familial responsibilities also fall on men, they say.
PKR sec-gen hints at more 'high-profile' entries into party

PKR sec-gen hints at more 'high-profile' entries into party

Saifuddin says no coercion as PKR believes in value of individual choices.
Stop politicising canteen operation directive, DAP leader tells PAS

Stop politicising canteen operation directive, DAP leader tells PAS

Various reasons for premises to stay open during Ramadan, Syahredzan says.
MYDIN Gears Up to Grow as a Sustainable Retailer in 2024

MYDIN Gears Up to Grow as a Sustainable Retailer in 2024

MYDIN Prihatin #ForFuture fosters ESG practices within its organisation, customers, and across the industry
COMMENT | Segregation: Why vernacular schools get blamed?

COMMENT | Segregation: Why vernacular schools get blamed?

Is state-sanctioned segregation not a problem?
Rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt - PM

Rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt - PM

Anwar reassures Malaysians at a dinner in Berlin.
Finexus Offers Customised e-Invoicing Solutions for Diverse Industries

Finexus Offers Customised e-Invoicing Solutions for Diverse Industries

Finexus has unveiled a suite of four LHDN e-Invoicing models catering to a wide array of businesses, including MSMEs, SMEs, retailers, corporations, MNCs, and banks.
COMMENT | Turn golf courses into rakyat housing?

COMMENT | Turn golf courses into rakyat housing?

UPDATED 1.41PM | Perhaps urban redevelopment should not only involve the poor.
YOURSAY | PAS should learn to respect rights of non-Muslims

YOURSAY | PAS should learn to respect rights of non-Muslims

'Does education mean 'must learn to respect Muslims' only?'
The billion-ringgit drug connection

The billion-ringgit drug connection

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.