Archive - 9 May 2024

Ringgit has been unfortunate, unfairly assessed vs US dollar - BNM

Ringgit has been unfortunate, unfairly assessed vs US dollar - BNM

It ignores the overall currency performance, says deputy governor.
Stop 'royal links' speculations behind attacks on footballers - IGP

Stop 'royal links' speculations behind attacks on footballers - IGP

It can compromise ongoing investigations, says Razarudin.
Spiritual leader: Indians may vote for Bersatu candidate because of PAS

Spiritual leader: Indians may vote for Bersatu candidate because of PAS

They are becoming more confident in Islamic leadership, says Hashim.
Loke denies ministers misusing official cars to campaign

Loke denies ministers misusing official cars to campaign

KKB BY-ELECTION | Those who are dissatisfied can lodge complaints, he says.
Set up committee to monitor programmes for Indians, govt urged

Set up committee to monitor programmes for Indians, govt urged

Group says it can help PM monitor important issues.
Saifuddin: US gave one-sided info on 'financing terror', verification needed

Saifuddin: US gave one-sided info on 'financing terror', verification needed

Minister emphasises that M'sia only recognises sanctions by UN Security Council.
US sanctions official: Terrorists identified Asean region as weak link

US sanctions official: Terrorists identified Asean region as weak link

Nelson says illicit actors engage in complex money laundering schemes in region.
Stand with Rewcastle-Brown, donate to 'freedom fund'

Stand with Rewcastle-Brown, donate to 'freedom fund'

Engage is appealing to Malaysians to help editor, two businesses.
Put people's needs first, open up for non-bumi, MMA tells UiTM

Put people's needs first, open up for non-bumi, MMA tells UiTM

Doctors group points out international students can enrol in bumiputera-only university.
Isham gets to respond to PM's former aide injunction bid

Isham gets to respond to PM's former aide injunction bid

UPDATED 6.08PM | Farhash is suing Isham for RM1m over TikTok video.
Daim applies for new judge to hear asset disclosure case

Daim applies for new judge to hear asset disclosure case

This is as the same Sessions Court judge will also hear his wife's case.
Activists stage protest outside Mitec with 'bloodstained bodies'

Activists stage protest outside Mitec with 'bloodstained bodies'

UPDATED 5.45PM | They pan the government for not following through rhetoric with action.
JDT declared Charity Shield winner as match cancelled

JDT declared Charity Shield winner as match cancelled

This is following Selangor FC's withdrawal due to safety reasons.
Interim report: Navy crew healthy, choppers airworthy before collision

Interim report: Navy crew healthy, choppers airworthy before collision

UPDATED 6.54PM | Report shows both choppers had maintenance work done, weather also good on day of incident.
Previous sanctions against M'sian-based firms worked: US official

Previous sanctions against M'sian-based firms worked: US official

Brian Nelson says the companies are accused of aiding Iranian drone production.
Court bins Daim's leave appeal to challenge MACC probe, charges

Court bins Daim's leave appeal to challenge MACC probe, charges

UPDATED 3.43PM | Court of Appeal rules authorities' investigative powers are not open to review.
Acid attack: Footballer enters reconstructive phase of treatment

Acid attack: Footballer enters reconstructive phase of treatment

It involves the structural repair and rehabilitation of his body parts.
Govt working to solve non-revenue water issue - Fadillah

Govt working to solve non-revenue water issue - Fadillah

Efforts include providing matching grants for water operators to replace old pipes.
US monitored ship-to-ship oil transfers in M'sian waters, says official

US monitored ship-to-ship oil transfers in M'sian waters, says official

UPDATED 3.13PM | They are designed to obfuscate the origin of Iranian oil, he says.
Skip rhetoric and offer tangible solutions, Charles tells S'gor MB's aide

Skip rhetoric and offer tangible solutions, Charles tells S'gor MB's aide

'I hope promises made to Indian community not forgotten after KKB polls.'
Race relations: It takes two hands to clap, says academic

Race relations: It takes two hands to clap, says academic

Tajuddin advises all to avoid tit-for-tat when it comes to race, religion issues to prevent 'darker' situation.
Court orders Bank Negara to pay Kohila RM366k over unlawful dismissal

Court orders Bank Negara to pay Kohila RM366k over unlawful dismissal

Central bank to also pay the former manager RM50k in costs.
Group rues Malaysia's 'appalling' slide in press freedom index

Group rues Malaysia's 'appalling' slide in press freedom index

CSO Platform for Reform notes restrictions against news outlets critical of govt.
Volkswagen to make M’sia an export hub - Tengku Zafrul

Volkswagen to make M’sia an export hub - Tengku Zafrul

Carmaker to manufacture EVs, conventional models in the country.
Report: US plans to block M'sia from being Hamas' fund-raising point

Report: US plans to block M'sia from being Hamas' fund-raising point

US officials say Iran is also moving its oil through Malaysia.
Johor govt reviewing new salary rates for civil servants

Johor govt reviewing new salary rates for civil servants

Wage increase to be determined by state govt’s fiscal position, says MB.
LETTER | The next half-century for Malaysia

LETTER | The next half-century for Malaysia

What sort of nation are we leaving for future generations?
'Bersatu turncoat reps' membership ceased after joining Harapan campaign'

'Bersatu turncoat reps' membership ceased after joining Harapan campaign'

KKB BY-ELECTION | Zulkafperi and Rashid must vacate seats to pave way for polls, says Hamzah.
DAY 13 | 'Ceramah Perdana': Hadi makes KKB debut

DAY 13 | 'Ceramah Perdana': Hadi makes KKB debut

UPDATED 10.55PM | PAS president hits campaign trail for the first time.
Forging forward: ASEAN and EU Launch Blue Book 2024-2025

Forging forward: ASEAN and EU Launch Blue Book 2024-2025

The Blue Book serves as a testament to the robust and comprehensive cooperation between ASEAN and the EU
State ruler backs S'gor FC's decision to withdraw, chides football league

State ruler backs S'gor FC's decision to withdraw, chides football league

'Priority is safety of our players, not winning cup.'
Conservationists fear Perhilitan 'seizure' of gibbons as permit expires

Conservationists fear Perhilitan 'seizure' of gibbons as permit expires

GCS waiting on Perhilitan response for new permit to continue gibbon rehabilitation efforts.
COMMENT | Can Umno make a comeback after wasting six years?

COMMENT | Can Umno make a comeback after wasting six years?

The party needs to make hard choices to move forward.
Healthcare Industry Leaders Team Up to Advocate Early Actions in CKD

Healthcare Industry Leaders Team Up to Advocate Early Actions in CKD

AstraZeneca, alongside healthcare leaders, has unveiled an app to manage chronic kidney disease and a Kidney Failure Risk Equation to predict risk

Group voices concern following EC appointments

Group voices concern following EC appointments

Tindak M'sia calls for constitutional amendments to inspire public confidence.
PTPTN invites stakeholders to collaborate in new scheme

PTPTN invites stakeholders to collaborate in new scheme

This is to diversify the fund’s financing sources beyond existing loans.
Fearing for players' safety, S'gor pulls out of Charity Shield match

Fearing for players' safety, S'gor pulls out of Charity Shield match

JDT boss disappointed with S'gor’s decision despite assurances from police.
COMMENT | Don't treat orangutans as a commodity

COMMENT | Don't treat orangutans as a commodity

Creature's conservation should prioritise habitat protection.
Islamophobia must be addressed for global unity - Egyptian scholar

Islamophobia must be addressed for global unity - Egyptian scholar

A minority of individuals are suggesting Islam promotes violence and extremism.
COMMENT | GE14's impact on state-federal relations

COMMENT | GE14's impact on state-federal relations

Greater state autonomy observed, more federal concessions.
Ministers urged to adopt a village as soon as possible - Fahmi

Ministers urged to adopt a village as soon as possible - Fahmi

PM recommends the initiative, which aims at delving into local issues.
YOURSAY | When we were truly anak bangsa M'sia

YOURSAY | When we were truly anak bangsa M'sia

'It's important for M’sians to remember we are all brothers and sisters in humanity.'