Archive - 5 April 2024

Govt committed to raise civil servants' salaries by year-end: Anwar

Govt committed to raise civil servants' salaries by year-end: Anwar

PM hints that the announcement would be made during Budget 2025 tabling.
Loke: I don't dislike BN, I dislike MCA

Loke: I don't dislike BN, I dislike MCA

DAP secretary-general says the party has an elitist image.
DAP sounds like MCA? Loke says 'proper channels' used to voice out

DAP sounds like MCA? Loke says 'proper channels' used to voice out

Party sec-gen uses a familiar line from rival party's past.
Akmal called to facilitate probe, not arrested - PM

Akmal called to facilitate probe, not arrested - PM

UPDATED 7.57PM | Anwar reportedly says Umno Youth chief only called in for questioning.
Teo: Potential candidates from DAP Women named for KKB by-election

Teo: Potential candidates from DAP Women named for KKB by-election

DAP Women chief says party leadership will make final call.
PM: Penang set to achieve zero hardcore poverty by June

PM: Penang set to achieve zero hardcore poverty by June

Govt strives to address issues faced by over 100 families, says Anwar.
Indira Gandhi fails in appeal for leave to cite IGP for contempt

Indira Gandhi fails in appeal for leave to cite IGP for contempt

'Kindergarten teacher has no basis to apply to initiate proceedings against IGP.'

Bersatu to take action against 7 turncoat reps after Raya

Bersatu to take action against 7 turncoat reps after Raya

'It's okay, let them celebrate first,' says Muhyiddin.
M'sia ready to provide more humanitarian aid to Palestine

M'sia ready to provide more humanitarian aid to Palestine

This is after Israel allowed humanitarian aid to be delivered.
SSPN-i announces dividend of 3.6pct for 2023, up from 2022

SSPN-i announces dividend of 3.6pct for 2023, up from 2022

Scheme received RM3.15b in deposits with 513,002 new accounts recorded in 2023.
Bangladeshi politician to provide expert testimony to support legal action

Bangladeshi politician to provide expert testimony to support legal action

The testimony will be filed within 3 weeks to support habeas corpus application.
LETTER | Where are we headed, Malaysia?

LETTER | Where are we headed, Malaysia?

Are recent events an indication for the things to come?
Students' groups urge UM to retract dress code guidelines

Students' groups urge UM to retract dress code guidelines

Rules restrict students' freedom, they say.
UMW Toyota Motor Inspires Creativity: Over 2,400 Exceptional Drawings by Young Malaysians Recognised in Dream Car Art Contest

UMW Toyota Motor Inspires Creativity: Over 2,400 Exceptional Drawings by Young Malaysians Recognised in Dream Car Art Contest

Top 9 Winners Set to Compete in Japan's World Contest

Bersih decries Najib's bid for house arrest

Bersih decries Najib's bid for house arrest

It says house arrests are currently only granted to those serving minor offences.
Nhaveen's murder: Accused's lawyers served with notice of appeal

Nhaveen's murder: Accused's lawyers served with notice of appeal

This is over the five's acquittal and discharge.
1MDB trial to be held on Saturday

1MDB trial to be held on Saturday

Court wants further trial dates for the long-standing case to include weekends.
Nik Nazmi denies govt slow in quelling tension over socks issue

Nik Nazmi denies govt slow in quelling tension over socks issue

It's a delicate matter that requires a balanced response, says minister.
Nube accuses minister of 'sidelining' workers in festival aid talks

Nube accuses minister of 'sidelining' workers in festival aid talks

There is an ongoing dispute between union and commercial banks group - Solomon.
Renowned Actress Diana Danielle Joins ZENSO Café as ZENSO Friend, Debut Collaboration Marks Launch of New Matcha Flavour

Renowned Actress Diana Danielle Joins ZENSO Café as ZENSO Friend, Debut Collaboration Marks Launch of New Matcha Flavour

This exciting partnership coincides with the launch of ZENSO's newest flavours, KURO DAITTO Matcha, crafted with premium Niko Neko matcha.
1MDB: Najib 'cleared' me of wrongdoing in 2017, Loo says

1MDB: Najib 'cleared' me of wrongdoing in 2017, Loo says

UPDATED 2.08PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Witness claims no action taken against her in 2016.
Low arranged for Myanmar junta to give me fake passport - Loo

Low arranged for Myanmar junta to give me fake passport - Loo

1MDB TRIAL | This is so she could pass off as a Myanmar citizen, court hears.
Married couple arrested for alleged child abuse

Married couple arrested for alleged child abuse

Police investigation reveals cuts, burn marks on two boys.
LETTER | National mediation council needed to deal with inflammatory issues

LETTER | National mediation council needed to deal with inflammatory issues

Coalition govt too slow in acting to prevent snowballing of anger.
'No fear, no surrender' - Akmal says as cops detain him in KK

'No fear, no surrender' - Akmal says as cops detain him in KK

UPDATED 2.40PM | Umno Youth chief says he will give full cooperation.
Aidilfitri Rahmah sales in 302 locations nationwide

Aidilfitri Rahmah sales in 302 locations nationwide

Programme offers a variety of essential goods at discounted rates.
Socks issue: Cabinet did not discuss action against Akmal, says Fahmi

Socks issue: Cabinet did not discuss action against Akmal, says Fahmi

Minister however vows consequences for those who go against king's command.
Express buses on journeys exceeding 300km must have second driver

Express buses on journeys exceeding 300km must have second driver

Buses without a second driver at start of journey will not be allowed to depart.
Stay out of Islamic affairs, PAS tells interfaith council

Stay out of Islamic affairs, PAS tells interfaith council

Takiyuddin responds to MCCBCHST calling proposed Act 355 amendments 'unconstitutional'.
COMMENT | The Akmal gambit

COMMENT | The Akmal gambit

Umno seems to be betting on its past at Malaysia's risk.
Survey: 87pct of M'sians support cutting plastic production

Survey: 87pct of M'sians support cutting plastic production

Polled M'sians also overwhelmingly back reusable solutions.
Malaysia running for UN-Habitat assembly president for 2026-2029 term

Malaysia running for UN-Habitat assembly president for 2026-2029 term

Nga says his ministry has been tasked to achieve this goal.
MCMC to record statements over false info on Quran recital competitions

MCMC to record statements over false info on Quran recital competitions

Commission tracking down netizens who uploaded coordinated false info on the matter.
Najib claims allowed house arrest

Najib claims allowed house arrest

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