Archive - 25 March 2024

Cops will take action against sock-gate vigilantes, Saifuddin assures

Cops will take action against sock-gate vigilantes, Saifuddin assures

UPDATED 9.43PM | Minister says people should not take matters into their own hands.
Businessperson reluctant to register Padu, fearing exposé on second wife

Businessperson reluctant to register Padu, fearing exposé on second wife

Pahang Harapan leader recounts acquaintance's awkward dilemma.
Groups question stiffer fines for defying cops, urge Senate to halt bill

Groups question stiffer fines for defying cops, urge Senate to halt bill

Govt's approach in passing law undemocratic, they say.
Reform EC appointments before chief retires in May, Bersih urges govt

Reform EC appointments before chief retires in May, Bersih urges govt

Electoral watchdog notes position will be left empty before Dewan Rakyat reconvenes.
Faulty ventilators: Pharmaniaga agrees to repay govt RM16.7m

Faulty ventilators: Pharmaniaga agrees to repay govt RM16.7m

PAC satisfied with Health Ministry's move to recover funds.
Padu registration halted: S'wak supports but wants cautious implementation

Padu registration halted: S'wak supports but wants cautious implementation

State deputy minister notes data security concerns due to recent breaches.
KK Mart, socks supplier to be charged with hurting religious feelings

KK Mart, socks supplier to be charged with hurting religious feelings

UPDATED 11.50PM | Two from KK Mart and three from supplier will face charges.
Manager fined RM6k for allowing Quran printing in non-Muslim-owned factory

Manager fined RM6k for allowing Quran printing in non-Muslim-owned factory

Authorities previously seized 2,540 copies of Quran for violating licensing conditions.
Wan Fayhsal refers home minister to privileges committee

Wan Fayhsal refers home minister to privileges committee

The Machang MP claims Saifuddin made and repeated inaccurate claims in Dewan.
Much-disputed citizenship amendments tabled for first reading

Much-disputed citizenship amendments tabled for first reading

PARLIAMENT | Second and third readings are scheduled for this Parliament session.
PN unhappy govt dropped foundlings amendment

PN unhappy govt dropped foundlings amendment

What home minister told opposition lawmakers differed from the bill, Takiyuddin says.
Jana Wibawa trial: MACC officer tells court she reported Wan Saiful

Jana Wibawa trial: MACC officer tells court she reported Wan Saiful

Khusyaini testifies she lodged the report after receiving information on alleged bribery.
Defence white paper: 'Mid-term review takes into account all views'

Defence white paper: 'Mid-term review takes into account all views'

PARLIAMENT | This is to ensure all aspirations are implemented effectively, says Adly.
ECRL's construction cost stays at RM50.27b, Loke says

ECRL's construction cost stays at RM50.27b, Loke says

PARLIAMENT | Minister says MRL, as project owner, is subject to Land Acquisition Act 1960.
Police record 11 statements regarding threat against Nga

Police record 11 statements regarding threat against Nga

Those interviewed include the minister's close family members and neighbours.
Wan Saiful's 'offer from PM' actually own demands, says Zulkafperi

Wan Saiful's 'offer from PM' actually own demands, says Zulkafperi

The six offers include dropping his Jana Wibawa court case.
Labuan MP: Evicted villagers spurned rented accommodation

Labuan MP: Evicted villagers spurned rented accommodation

Suhaili says villagers did not respond to other alternatives.
Socks issue: Govt not interfering in police probe, says PM

Socks issue: Govt not interfering in police probe, says PM

Anwar vows no compromise on actions concerning any religion.
Hot, dry weather expected to subside in early April

Hot, dry weather expected to subside in early April

This is with the onset of the monsoon transition period - MetMalaysia.
Padu registrations surge to 7.7m, Rafizi says

Padu registrations surge to 7.7m, Rafizi says

Public told not to wait till the last minute to register.
Malaysia's inflation up by 1.8pct in February

Malaysia's inflation up by 1.8pct in February

Increase driven by components such as housing, water, electricity, chief statistician says.
'My granddaughter now citizen, but still needs to pay foreign student fee'

'My granddaughter now citizen, but still needs to pay foreign student fee'

Grandfather says school won't accept approval letter as proof.
Delivering Eco-Friendly Practices to the Postal Industry

Delivering Eco-Friendly Practices to the Postal Industry

Discover how Pos Malaysia is shaping the future of the postal industry through their Sustainability Roadmap
Citizenship issue: 'Not everything NGOs say is right' - Saifuddin

Citizenship issue: 'Not everything NGOs say is right' - Saifuddin

UPDATED 1.04PM | Govt, groups must find common ground on remaining amendments, says minister.
Migrant workers claim being coerced into withdrawing complaints - PSM

Migrant workers claim being coerced into withdrawing complaints - PSM

Activist says trio also locked out of hostel, belongings held by employers.
LETTER | A worrying descent into disunity

LETTER | A worrying descent into disunity

Refrain from words, actions that will cause discord among ethnic groups.
Fahmi: Wan Fayhsal should zip it

Fahmi: Wan Fayhsal should zip it

UPDATED 1.38PM | Communications minister confirms no draft agreement on constituency funds.
No compromise on sexual misconduct - MOE

No compromise on sexual misconduct - MOE

Ministry urges all parties to report cases of sexual crimes so action is taken.
Factory owner killed as iron gate topples over

Factory owner killed as iron gate topples over

70-year-old dies at the scene due to crushing head injury.
Wan Fayhsal claims PM sent rep to present draft on funding to Hamzah

Wan Fayhsal claims PM sent rep to present draft on funding to Hamzah

Act carried out surreptitiously, 'not fake news' - Bersatu leader.
LETTER | Coping with long-distance marriage pressure among govt servant couples

LETTER | Coping with long-distance marriage pressure among govt servant couples

It presents a trifecta of hurdles: psychological, financial and professional.
LETTER | Our lawmakers must uphold child rights

LETTER | Our lawmakers must uphold child rights

Investing in all children benefits all of us and builds our nation.
COMMENT | If we don't talk about our hurt, rage will consume us

COMMENT | If we don't talk about our hurt, rage will consume us

Fragmented society leads to lack of conversation on 'sensitive' issues.
Akmal gets KK Mart to remove banner featuring Malacca CM

Akmal gets KK Mart to remove banner featuring Malacca CM

Umno Youth chief claims poster put up without permission.
KL folk want 840-unit high-rise project stopped, fearing congestion

KL folk want 840-unit high-rise project stopped, fearing congestion

Taman P Ramlee petitioners against construction of two 48-storey blocks.
Cabinet gave nod to begin Sedition Act amendments, Saifuddin says

Cabinet gave nod to begin Sedition Act amendments, Saifuddin says

Goal to help government curtail 3R issues, says home minister.
COMMENT | Why does Umno want to destroy KK Mart?

COMMENT | Why does Umno want to destroy KK Mart?

Akmal's ideas may not translate to electoral support.
Saifuddin: We want Anwar to serve second term as PM

Saifuddin: We want Anwar to serve second term as PM

Undecided on cooperation with BN in GE16, says PKR sec-gen.
Special convention for PKR's 25th anniversary on April 28 - Fahmi

Special convention for PKR's 25th anniversary on April 28 - Fahmi

Anwar to deliver keynote speech at night, party info chief says.
Cops wag finger at vigilantes

Cops wag finger at vigilantes

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