Archive - 14 March 2024

Report: Daim probe lands property mogul, ex-GLC boss in MACC's crosshairs

Report: Daim probe lands property mogul, ex-GLC boss in MACC's crosshairs

MACC instructs Akbar Khan to declare his assets, family financial holdings.
Vape lobbyists influenced MPs, removal of GEG – deputy minister

Vape lobbyists influenced MPs, removal of GEG – deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Conflicts arose due to industry pressure, Lukanisman adds.
Azalina: Govt not communists, all MPs can give views on FTPA

Azalina: Govt not communists, all MPs can give views on FTPA

PARLIAMENT | ‘We welcome views from all lawmakers, including opposition and independents.’
LETTER | Extreme temperatures and waning will to green our spaces

LETTER | Extreme temperatures and waning will to green our spaces

Are we sweeping climate-related policies under the carpet?
AG urged to warn Kelantan govt over re-enacting syariah provisions

AG urged to warn Kelantan govt over re-enacting syariah provisions

State govt acting contrary to Federal Court ruling, group says.
MACC 'harassment': Deputy speaker advises PN MP to lodge police report

MACC 'harassment': Deputy speaker advises PN MP to lodge police report

PARLIAMENT | I constantly face disturbances from MACC, Wan Saiful claims.
Sarawak bank union to picket if workers ordinance not amended

Sarawak bank union to picket if workers ordinance not amended

Union chief wants same benefits as peninsula, to picket on May 1.
Amid backlash, PKR MP lauds Saifuddin's will to resolve statelessness

Amid backlash, PKR MP lauds Saifuddin's will to resolve statelessness

Look at his track record, he's better than his predecessors - Sim.
No racism, bullying in Chinese schools - parents

No racism, bullying in Chinese schools - parents

Non-Chinese parents with kids in vernacular schools share their findings.
Govt to review minimum wage this year, says HR minister

Govt to review minimum wage this year, says HR minister

UPDATED 4.43PM | PARLIAMENT | 'We will take into account views of all parties, including workers and employers.'
PKR not a 'rubbish bin', vet party hoppers: MP

PKR not a 'rubbish bin', vet party hoppers: MP

Hassan urges caution, don't accept the bankrupt or corrupt.
'Specialised harvesters': Minister moots new name for oil palm workers

'Specialised harvesters': Minister moots new name for oil palm workers

UPDATED 3.29PM | PARLIAMENT | This can attract local youths to the job, Johari says.
LETTER | Govt's move to give more autonomy to Parliament lauded

LETTER | Govt's move to give more autonomy to Parliament lauded

Table Parliamentary Services Act before the end of 2024.
Govt saves RM23,000 monthly from Anwar foregoing salary - minister

Govt saves RM23,000 monthly from Anwar foregoing salary - minister

This amounts to over RM300k since PM took oath in November 2022.
Stop giving canteen, bak kut teh issues racial twist - Gerakan leader

Stop giving canteen, bak kut teh issues racial twist - Gerakan leader

'Unwise to give petty issues racial tinge to gain political brownie points.'
Eradicating hardcore poverty doesn't mean zero poverty: Rafizi

Eradicating hardcore poverty doesn't mean zero poverty: Rafizi

UPDATED 1.20PM | PARLIAMENT | Poverty line changes year to year, minister says.
LETTER | Evaluate positively about hosting Commonwealth Games

LETTER | Evaluate positively about hosting Commonwealth Games

Couple of billion on the games won't sink the ship.
Local man detained over alleged sale of dates from Israel

Local man detained over alleged sale of dates from Israel

PARLIAMENT | 73 packs of organic jumbo medjool dates confiscated.
Russia calls Islamophobia 'unacceptable form of racism'

Russia calls Islamophobia 'unacceptable form of racism'

Russia stands against discrimination and harassment of Muslims, says spokesperson.
'Congress empowers bumiputera economy without marginalising others'

'Congress empowers bumiputera economy without marginalising others'

There is no agenda to not implement development, says DPM.
COMMENT | Bumi congress fails to move past top-down approach

COMMENT | Bumi congress fails to move past top-down approach

Issues discussed and decided by elites, then presented to politicians for rakyat's 'benefit'.

LETTER | Empower our working women: Response to PM's proposal

LETTER | Empower our working women: Response to PM's proposal

Assumptions about women bearing primary responsibility for childcare persist.
Taiwan Excellence Sponsored the Tour de Taiwan to Boost Taiwan's Bicycle Industry

Taiwan Excellence Sponsored the Tour de Taiwan to Boost Taiwan's Bicycle Industry

"Taiwan Excellence" and the Tour de Taiwan embody the spirit of pursuing excellence and innovation.
In sickness and health, husband gifted with new lease of life

In sickness and health, husband gifted with new lease of life

Suraj’s wife donated one of her kidneys to save him.
Education Ministry tells schools to subscribe to Malay newspapers

Education Ministry tells schools to subscribe to Malay newspapers

This is to help improve mastery of the language among students.
Morais murder: Conviction against ex-pathologist, 5 others upheld

Morais murder: Conviction against ex-pathologist, 5 others upheld

UPDATED 12.21PM | Bench says appellants deserve death penalty.
Interpol rejected Red Notice request against me, says Rewcastle-Brown

Interpol rejected Red Notice request against me, says Rewcastle-Brown

Veteran journalist claims British authorities informed her of the matter.
COMMENT | Ensuring transparency in govt's social media removal requests

COMMENT | Ensuring transparency in govt's social media removal requests

We must balance between platform responsibility and individual liberties.
PN roadshow: Muda to meet today

PN roadshow: Muda to meet today

Amira says she and Syed Saddiq were 'caught by surprise' with Muhyiddin's announcement.
Cops rescue two Myanmar teens exploited by employer

Cops rescue two Myanmar teens exploited by employer

Police also detained 17 undocumented migrants.
Underpaid graduates accept fate, but hope for change

Underpaid graduates accept fate, but hope for change

Life is tough for many who are skilled but receive low salaries.
COMMENT | Why Saifuddin is unfit to be home minister

COMMENT | Why Saifuddin is unfit to be home minister

He seems deaf to the clamour of criticism against citizenship amendments.
Azalina: Working draft for Digital Safety Bill 2023 completed

Azalina: Working draft for Digital Safety Bill 2023 completed

It’s in line with PM’s aspirations, she says.
YOURSAY | Urban renewal: It's all about upgrade and maintenance

YOURSAY | Urban renewal: It's all about upgrade and maintenance

‘Fix core problem first before turning golf courses into housing.’
Ex-Bersatu leader Faiz won't contest in PKR polls

Ex-Bersatu leader Faiz won't contest in PKR polls

He points to party's 18-month rule for new joiners before contesting.