Archive - 13 May 2024

Hsien Loong submits resignation as S'pore PM

Hsien Loong submits resignation as S'pore PM

Successor Wong nominates new cabinet.
KL cops nab one more over petrol bomb attack at entertainment outlet

KL cops nab one more over petrol bomb attack at entertainment outlet

Five in total arrested to date.
Pahang ruling coalition overcomes impasse, appoints 5 reps

Pahang ruling coalition overcomes impasse, appoints 5 reps

Pact consolidates hold on state government.
Water disruption across Klang Valley on June 5, Air Selangor says

Water disruption across Klang Valley on June 5, Air Selangor says

Full recovery expected at noon, June 7.
Bersatu never discussed Muhyiddin's resignation - Faizal

Bersatu never discussed Muhyiddin's resignation - Faizal

'A great leader like Muhyiddin knows when it's time to leave.'
Forest City special financial zone tax incentives to be finalised end-May: MB

Forest City special financial zone tax incentives to be finalised end-May: MB

Onn Hafiz says proposal submitted to the Finance Ministry on April 18.
Fallen tree in KL narrowly misses Malacca CM's car

Fallen tree in KL narrowly misses Malacca CM's car

UPDATED 9.38PM | Incident involving Rauf's convoy takes place at Jalan Pinang.
M'sia not spared from vaccine 'misinformation' - Dzulkefly

M'sia not spared from vaccine 'misinformation' - Dzulkefly

Minister cites increase in parents denying jabs for their children.
Fact-check: Pork import restriction a long-standing biosecurity measure

Fact-check: Pork import restriction a long-standing biosecurity measure

It was introduced in 2018 to contain the spread of the African Swine Fever.
KPJ Healthcare Bags 11 Awards at GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Summit 2024

KPJ Healthcare Bags 11 Awards at GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Summit 2024

KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or the “Group”) proudly announces its significant achievements at the esteemed GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Summit and Conference 2024, recently held in Phuket, Thailand from 4-5 May 2024.
Egg importer's suit: Azmin's 'nasty' comment spoiled my birthday - Deepak

Egg importer's suit: Azmin's 'nasty' comment spoiled my birthday - Deepak

Azmin had claimed that Deepak was 'Rosmah's friend,' while speaking about egg import contract.
DAP won 16 of 18 polling districts in KKB polls: Ng

DAP won 16 of 18 polling districts in KKB polls: Ng

Voter support declined slightly in three districts, says Harapan KKB by-election director.
Don't let DAP become MCA 2.0, Sheikh Umar says

Don't let DAP become MCA 2.0, Sheikh Umar says

CEC member says party must extend support beyond race and religion.
Dewan Rakyat speaker: No notification on status of six Bersatu MPs yet

Dewan Rakyat speaker: No notification on status of six Bersatu MPs yet

As such, their status remains unchanged, says Johari.
Appeals court to hear challenge against Lynas PDF permission

Appeals court to hear challenge against Lynas PDF permission

Activist appealing against permission granted by Kuantan City Council.
Ministry to launch MSPO's Strategic Action Plan 2024-2026

Ministry to launch MSPO's Strategic Action Plan 2024-2026

Building a robust, reliable sustainability certification scheme among strategies.
Immigration Dept busts foreign passport-forging syndicate

Immigration Dept busts foreign passport-forging syndicate

Bangladeshi mastermind, partner arrested in raid.
LETTER | The collective wisdom of KKB polls

LETTER | The collective wisdom of KKB polls

Malaysians must give Harapan more time to deliver its promises.
LETTER | Zaid is right, Muhyiddin and Hadi should go

LETTER | Zaid is right, Muhyiddin and Hadi should go

PN needs leaders who can adapt to the changing times.
May 13, never again - 1969 riots that changed Malaysia

May 13, never again - 1969 riots that changed Malaysia

The following article includes troubling details of the deadly riots on May 13, 1969.
COMMENT | Politicians must be made to give up using 3R free pass

COMMENT | Politicians must be made to give up using 3R free pass

The privileged have long weaponised sensitive issues, holding Malaysian society back.
Think tank: Despite Harapan win in KKB, younger voters prefer PN

Think tank: Despite Harapan win in KKB, younger voters prefer PN

PN secured 63pct of votes from those aged 18 to 24, says IDE.
Citing fallen tree tragedy, MP urges MBPJ to appoint arborist

Citing fallen tree tragedy, MP urges MBPJ to appoint arborist

'Thorough inspection needed in densely populated areas and along main roads.'
LETTER | Consequences of planting and cutting trees

LETTER | Consequences of planting and cutting trees

Planting trees by the roadside must be carefully thought out.
Govt expands subsidised diesel control system project

Govt expands subsidised diesel control system project

Another 14 types of commercial vehicles added to the list for diesel subsidy.
401 clinic, health facility upgrades underway nationwide

401 clinic, health facility upgrades underway nationwide

Total cost estimated at RM150m, Dzulkefly says.
Building ART cheaper than LRT by half, says Johor exco

Building ART cheaper than LRT by half, says Johor exco

Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) infrastructure will cost RM7b compared to RM16.7b for LRT.
Minister wants state govts to include public inquiry in forestry laws

Minister wants state govts to include public inquiry in forestry laws

Only S'gor, Perlis have incorporated public inquiry procedures in such laws so far.
COMMENT | A mirage of change in Malaysia's press freedom

COMMENT | A mirage of change in Malaysia's press freedom

Harapan is not fulfilling its promises for reform made in GE15.
Cuepacs confident state govts will follow Putrajaya on salary hike

Cuepacs confident state govts will follow Putrajaya on salary hike

Several states gave positive feedback, others taking wait and see approach to civil servant pay hike.
Status quo in KKB

Status quo in KKB

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