Archive - 21 March 2024

Sock-gate: Sabahan jailed 6 months, fined RM15k for anti-Islam comment

Sock-gate: Sabahan jailed 6 months, fined RM15k for anti-Islam comment

Judge says fine alone would not be sufficient.
Doxxed man to be charged tomorrow over sock comments

Doxxed man to be charged tomorrow over sock comments

He is facing charges under Section 233 of Communications and Multimedia Act.
Agong now honorary commissioner-in-chief after changes to Police Act

Agong now honorary commissioner-in-chief after changes to Police Act

Control and command of the force still remains with IGP - Shamsul.
Astro M’sia’s net profits fall to RM36.88m for financial year 2024

Astro M’sia’s net profits fall to RM36.88m for financial year 2024

Its revenue dips to RM3.34b compared to RM3.62b recorded previously.
Wan Saiful claims 2 MPs acting as ‘agents’ seeking support for PM

Wan Saiful claims 2 MPs acting as ‘agents’ seeking support for PM

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 9.22PM | PN MP urges Dewan Rakyat speaker to take action against the lawmakers.
Identical posts on KK Mart issue raise suspicion of disinformation effort

Identical posts on KK Mart issue raise suspicion of disinformation effort

Experts note elements of a coordinated campaign, but no smoking gun.
Cops nab man doxxed into apologising over sock comments

Cops nab man doxxed into apologising over sock comments

He will be remanded for 4 days, Shuhaily says.
Draft deal for equal funding ready, opposition reviewing terms - Hamzah

Draft deal for equal funding ready, opposition reviewing terms - Hamzah

PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader also urges govt not to abuse power.
PN may be govt's white knight to pass panned citizenship changes

PN may be govt's white knight to pass panned citizenship changes

Ruling govt could still push through Constitution changes with opposition support.
Groups lobby MPs on citizenship rights amendments

Groups lobby MPs on citizenship rights amendments

NGOs pushing for decoupling of amendments or for MPs to reject them.
Eight years after Amri went missing, wife still prays for safe return

Eight years after Amri went missing, wife still prays for safe return

Norhayati is suing the police, government to complete probe into enforced disappearance.
Lalamove Launches Race To Raya Bonanza For Its Driver Partners To Maximise Their Hari Raya Earnings

Lalamove Launches Race To Raya Bonanza For Its Driver Partners To Maximise Their Hari Raya Earnings

This amazing contest marks the fourth instalment of the Lalamove Driver Bonanza series.
Security guard finds luggage with RM500,000 in Damansara mall

Security guard finds luggage with RM500,000 in Damansara mall

Police believe banknotes are not counterfeit.
Streaming platforms: Govt ready to explore potential regulation

Streaming platforms: Govt ready to explore potential regulation

PARLIAMENT | Saifuddin says this in response to a query by PAS MP.
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Travel the World with Le Café

A convenient and affordable option for enjoying a variety of high-quality coffee flavours without the need for expensive travel- LE CAFE

Selangor DAP committee to handle late rep Kee Hiong's funeral

Selangor DAP committee to handle late rep Kee Hiong's funeral

Party will coordinate to ease her family's burden, says state secretary Ng.
Local white rice shortage: PM wants frequent monitoring, enforcement

Local white rice shortage: PM wants frequent monitoring, enforcement

‘We must ensure effective distribution of local white rice.’
Isham lodges report against Anwar's ex-aide

Isham lodges report against Anwar's ex-aide

Where did you get RM40m to invest, he asks Farhash.
LETTER | Citizenship changes risk worsening statelessness, burdening economy

LETTER | Citizenship changes risk worsening statelessness, burdening economy

Particularly disturbing is govt's repeated justification for amendments, which include national security.
Freedom of expression should come with right to information - MP

Freedom of expression should come with right to information - MP

Khoo says the law can be enacted within the government's five-year term.
Wife of missing activist lodges police report to track down witness

Wife of missing activist lodges police report to track down witness

Saiful Afdzan purportedly saw Amri's abduction eight years ago.
Quit saying 'denied right to citizenship', Saifuddin tells MPs

Quit saying 'denied right to citizenship', Saifuddin tells MPs

PARLIAMENT | Minister says no such phrase in the Federal Constitution.
Socks supplier denies local council revoked licence

Socks supplier denies local council revoked licence

UPDATED 4.10PM | Authorities gave a month's notice to provide written statement on issue, they say.
Commonwealth Games: Govt will prioritise country's interests - Yeoh

Commonwealth Games: Govt will prioritise country's interests - Yeoh

PARLIAMENT | The matter will be discussed in the cabinet tomorrow, minister says.
Court denies Aman Palestin leave to challenge freezing of 11 accounts

Court denies Aman Palestin leave to challenge freezing of 11 accounts

UPDATED 12.43PM | Kuala Lumpur High Court dismisses NGO’s judicial review leave application.
Johor KK Mart stores raided, one ordered to close, compound issued

Johor KK Mart stores raided, one ordered to close, compound issued

Local authorities are throwing the book at the convenience store chain.
Malaysia's Most Popular Nasi Lemak Just Got Bigger : Introducing Santan's Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak Double Special

Malaysia's Most Popular Nasi Lemak Just Got Bigger : Introducing Santan's Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak Double Special

Brace yourselves, food aficionados
Kuala Kubu Baharu assemblyperson dies

Kuala Kubu Baharu assemblyperson dies

UPDATED 1.20PM | Lee Kee Hiong passes away due to cancer at 58.
COMMENT | Abuse of police reports needs to be checked

COMMENT | Abuse of police reports needs to be checked

It's time to discard archaic laws, show more discretion in investigation.
Daim challenges validity of self-incrimination law

Daim challenges validity of self-incrimination law

Ex-minister argues that it violates his constitutional right to not incriminate himself.
Police summon two NST news editors over 'rude cop' letter

Police summon two NST news editors over 'rude cop' letter

Cops have recorded statements from 6 individuals so far.
KK Mart staff rue declining sales, scolding over socks controversy

KK Mart staff rue declining sales, scolding over socks controversy

Items at the outlet are arranged by supplier, not workers, they explain.
GXBank’s Brand Purpose Comes to Life with Impian GIGih

GXBank’s Brand Purpose Comes to Life with Impian GIGih

GX Bank Berhad (GXBank) unveiled Impian GIGih, a manifestation of the bank’s brand purpose to drive financial inclusion and literacy to empower the underserved segment.
Anwar denies sidelining T'ganu, says bigger allocation given now

Anwar denies sidelining T'ganu, says bigger allocation given now

UPDATED 10.26AM | PM says the Umno-PAS-Bersatu govt did not give allocation when he was in the opposition.
KINIGUIDE | What to do when stopped by police

KINIGUIDE | What to do when stopped by police

There are laws governing interaction between cops and public.
Socks row: Akmal willing to lose position for defending Islam

Socks row: Akmal willing to lose position for defending Islam

Religion first, position secondary, says Umno Youth leader.
COMMENT | How Akmal weaponised a mistake

COMMENT | How Akmal weaponised a mistake

This is about control, not rule of law or faith.
Heatwave in Perlis

Heatwave in Perlis

'Winter wind' season worsened by El Niño phenomenon, other climate change factors.
JB cops tracking suspects in case of baby abandoned at staircase

JB cops tracking suspects in case of baby abandoned at staircase

Investigations carried out under Section 317 of Penal Code.
Discussions on opposition funding to be held soon - Fadillah

Discussions on opposition funding to be held soon - Fadillah

Outcome to be brought to cabinet next week, DPM says.
National Unity Ministry mulling Harmony Charter

National Unity Ministry mulling Harmony Charter

Aaron says will be working with Ikim to examine and make a proposal.
COMMENT | Govt failing to combat racial, religious intolerance

COMMENT | Govt failing to combat racial, religious intolerance

'Saddening to see country seems to be controlled by religious clerics.'
YOURSAY | Apologies made over 'sock-gate', time to move on

YOURSAY | Apologies made over 'sock-gate', time to move on

'There is no room for vigilantism here.'