Archive - 18 March 2024

No data loss in Youth and Sports Ministry's cloud application hack: Yeoh

No data loss in Youth and Sports Ministry's cloud application hack: Yeoh

Minister says matter has been reported to cyber security authorities.
Akmal's incitement over KK Mart socks may backfire on Umno, Nga warns

Akmal's incitement over KK Mart socks may backfire on Umno, Nga warns

UPDATED 8.25PM | Youth chief's manipulation of race and religion an outdated strategy, DAP man says.
'MOH shouldn't probe into sexual harassment based on anonymous letter'

'MOH shouldn't probe into sexual harassment based on anonymous letter'

Perak exco says complainant's identity unknown, existence of victim in doubt.
MOT sternly warns port operator over release of Israel-linked container

MOT sternly warns port operator over release of Israel-linked container

Ports previously instructed to not release the containers and to remove them.
Govt, MAHB sign new 45-year agreements to upgrade, maintain airports

Govt, MAHB sign new 45-year agreements to upgrade, maintain airports

Minister says company will continue to operate, manage, maintain, develop airports.
No PSC hike, component for Asean destinations standardised - Loke

No PSC hike, component for Asean destinations standardised - Loke

Transport minister says airport operators need revenue to manage their premises.
Transport Ministry aims to complete KLIA aerotrain by year-end

Transport Ministry aims to complete KLIA aerotrain by year-end

Minister Loke says the project has been renegotiated and a consortium formed.
UUCA amendments passed amid abuse concerns from MPs

UUCA amendments passed amid abuse concerns from MPs

PARLIAMENT | Govt, opposition lawmakers criticise changes to law.
Health Ministry: Sabah records highest TB cases in 2023

Health Ministry: Sabah records highest TB cases in 2023

Sabah records 5.8k cases, Selangor comes second at 5.6k cases.
Google Malaysia apologises for erroneous dollar-ringgit exchange rate

Google Malaysia apologises for erroneous dollar-ringgit exchange rate

It says the issue has been resolved.
PAC: UiTM Holding fails main objective of creating wealth

PAC: UiTM Holding fails main objective of creating wealth

PAC highlights slew of issues with UiTM subsidiary's management.
MIC to hold presidential election on April 12

MIC to hold presidential election on April 12

Nomination day will be on March 27, says Saravanan.
Rafizi denies closure of Padu counters ahead of deadline

Rafizi denies closure of Padu counters ahead of deadline

Economy minister says ministry simply switched strategies.
LETTER | Najib's SRC review: Majority decision binds

LETTER | Najib's SRC review: Majority decision binds

A dissenting judgment may one day be said to be correct.
Two senior judges elevated to Federal Court

Two senior judges elevated to Federal Court

Hanipah, Vazeer receive appointment letters from Agong.
Rafizi: Update Padu data to avoid being excluded from govt aid

Rafizi: Update Padu data to avoid being excluded from govt aid

UPDATED 5.35PM | Klang Valley has highest number of localities where residents have yet to update data.
‘He pulled a pistol on me in Bangkok’ - trafficking victim

‘He pulled a pistol on me in Bangkok’ - trafficking victim

Thian went to Thailand to meet a friend, forced to scam instead.
Govt launches survey on challenges faced by Indian community

Govt launches survey on challenges faced by Indian community

It's to identify obstacles in accessing good education, employment opportunities and welfare aid.
Dr M discharged from IJN after 53 days

Dr M discharged from IJN after 53 days

UPDATED 3.35PM | Brief statement from his office says he was released at 11.30am.
Group decries zero budget for zero-waste day

Group decries zero budget for zero-waste day

NGO says this reflects lack of long-term planning by Selangor govt.
Surendran slams minister over claim Rohingyas dumping babies for citizenship

Surendran slams minister over claim Rohingyas dumping babies for citizenship

Saifuddin appears to treat abandoned babies like national security threat - lawyer.
More Padu counters listed open this week as deadline looms

More Padu counters listed open this week as deadline looms

This is an improvement from last week, when most counters were closed.
Cops confirm probing into KK Mart socks controversy

Cops confirm probing into KK Mart socks controversy

UPDATED 4PM | Case is being investigated under 3 different laws.
Strengthen laws to prevent repeat of KK Mart socks issue: Amanah Youth

Strengthen laws to prevent repeat of KK Mart socks issue: Amanah Youth

Party says issue must not be taken lightly although company has apologised.
Groups call for national unity minister to resign over Mitra handling

Groups call for national unity minister to resign over Mitra handling

They also want Mitra to be returned to the Prime Minister’s Department.
Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Programme for Year One pupils to address 3M issues

Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Programme for Year One pupils to address 3M issues

Screening to help students who haven't mastered the skill starts this session.
Anwar: Focus on big issues, not squabble over bak kut teh, canteens

Anwar: Focus on big issues, not squabble over bak kut teh, canteens

PM was disappointed with issues dominating headlines after return from Germany.
Anwar credits civil service for 'remarkably' successful Germany visit

Anwar credits civil service for 'remarkably' successful Germany visit

PM says investors had good perception of Malaysia as a result.
Appellate court gives AG until Sept to decide on Zahid's representation

Appellate court gives AG until Sept to decide on Zahid's representation

UPDATED 11.49AM | AG must decide whether to proceed or withdraw bid to overturn Zahid's acquittal.
LETTER | When journalists clash with politicians

LETTER | When journalists clash with politicians

History shows how the press can triumph despite the odds.
S'wak workers poised to picket over labour law amendment delay

S'wak workers poised to picket over labour law amendment delay

Labour group claims S'wak govt stonewalling amendments.
LETTER | Most nature-based activities are not ecotourism

LETTER | Most nature-based activities are not ecotourism

Many of our jungles have turned into playgrounds.
Ramasamy should keep quiet, he himself betrayed DAP - Wan Rosdy

Ramasamy should keep quiet, he himself betrayed DAP - Wan Rosdy

UPDATED 1.04PM | This comes after Ramasamy's statement on the issue of betrayal within parties.
Don't make threats over socks issue, urges DAP MP after Akmal's boycott calls

Don't make threats over socks issue, urges DAP MP after Akmal's boycott calls

UPDATED 12.19PM | It's not productive and will hurt the economy, says Yii.


Village committee denies claim of Ayah Pin sect revival

Village committee denies claim of Ayah Pin sect revival

Chairperson confirms no recent suspicious activities.
RM1b in losses from this year's Northeast Monsoon floods - Zahid

RM1b in losses from this year's Northeast Monsoon floods - Zahid

This includes damage to infrastructure like roads, DPM says.
COMMENT | Syed Saddiq muddies Muda's water

COMMENT | Syed Saddiq muddies Muda's water

Ex-minister hamstringing the party he founded with recent actions.
All England title remains elusive for Chia-Soh

All England title remains elusive for Chia-Soh

National men's doubles pair loses to defending champions from Indonesia.
Bar to challenge Pardons Board

Bar to challenge Pardons Board

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