Archive - 23 May 2024

BFood posts RM33.16m Q3 loss as Starbucks boycott continues

BFood posts RM33.16m Q3 loss as Starbucks boycott continues

Company directors believe business will gradually improve over final quarter.
Acid attack: Cops tracking down parties behind disclosure of CCTV footage

Acid attack: Cops tracking down parties behind disclosure of CCTV footage

Those found guilty can be fined up to RM1 million, face jail time - S'gor police chief.
GIP: True or false? PKR MP wants PM to answer 'simple issue'

GIP: True or false? PKR MP wants PM to answer 'simple issue'

Hassan says strongly believes Anwar committed to helping Palestinian cause.
Graft probe: Dr M says hands are clean, nothing to hide

Graft probe: Dr M says hands are clean, nothing to hide

MACC has not asked him to declare his assets.
'Everything is TMJ's fault' - Regent hits out at S'gor FC

'Everything is TMJ's fault' - Regent hits out at S'gor FC

UPDATED 9.08PM | 'Best way to cover up failures is by making up stories.'
Civil servant claims trial to sexual assault of teen with disabilities

Civil servant claims trial to sexual assault of teen with disabilities

Accused allegedly committed the crime in toilet of Kelantan school.
Man to be re-charged tomorrow over Agong photo at KKB polls

Man to be re-charged tomorrow over Agong photo at KKB polls

High Court rejected P Ramasamy’s earlier conviction due to ‘equivocal’ guilty plea.
LETTER | EPF must end all links with Blackrock

LETTER | EPF must end all links with Blackrock

Memorandum to the management of the Employees Provident Fund.
Mistaken for deer, two men hurt in shooting incident in Kota Belud

Mistaken for deer, two men hurt in shooting incident in Kota Belud

Victims sustain injuries to their abdomen, thighs, and legs, rushed to hospital.
Ministry: Viral message on new communication rules for WhatsApp is fake

Ministry: Viral message on new communication rules for WhatsApp is fake

It advises the public not to spread fake news or false information.
No date yet for targeted diesel subsidy implementation - Armizan

No date yet for targeted diesel subsidy implementation - Armizan

Govt needs to refine and strengthen mechanism, says minister.
Anwar embracing Hamas leader just 'for show' - activist

Anwar embracing Hamas leader just 'for show' - activist

Hishamuddin accuses PM of trying to cover up MAHB deal linked to Blackrock.
Loke: Govt yet to discuss establishing May 13 RCI

Loke: Govt yet to discuss establishing May 13 RCI

DAP is one of the parties calling for an RCI on the tragedy.
MAHB deal: Wan Fayhsal barking up the wrong tree, Loke says

MAHB deal: Wan Fayhsal barking up the wrong tree, Loke says

UPDATED 5.02PM | 'Deal under Khazanah, not Transport Ministry.'
Navigating the Future: Malaysia's Ethical AI Vision

Navigating the Future: Malaysia's Ethical AI Vision

As we contemplate AI's role in our future, it's clear that this is not a journey we can undertake alone.
MPI receives over RM1m sponsorship for journalism night, awards

MPI receives over RM1m sponsorship for journalism night, awards

Petronas sponsors RM450k for the June 7 event.
Aussie mother removes son from tahfiz, questions 'rotan' culture

Aussie mother removes son from tahfiz, questions 'rotan' culture

Her 13-year-old son is found with scars, bruises from cane beatings.
Fadhlina: 694 school repair projects completed, 216 at pre-construction stage

Fadhlina: 694 school repair projects completed, 216 at pre-construction stage

'We are working very quickly with the cooperation from other agencies.'
1MDB sues Petrosaudi's chief investment officer for return of US$1.83b

1MDB sues Petrosaudi's chief investment officer for return of US$1.83b

It claims to have been misled into the 2009 joint venture.
Anti-Israel group submits demands to ministry over MAHB privatisation

Anti-Israel group submits demands to ministry over MAHB privatisation

UPDATED 3.56PM | Malaysians oppose the deal, says Machang MP.
Papagomo's bid to drop sedition charge dismissed, trial on July 11

Papagomo's bid to drop sedition charge dismissed, trial on July 11

Instruction from AGC is for case to proceed, says prosecutor.
Akmal wants Mkini columnist to apologise, Umno Youth to file reports

Akmal wants Mkini columnist to apologise, Umno Youth to file reports

UPDATED 4.30PM | Umno Youth chief also demands news portal remove Sia's article over 'apartheid academy'.
Targeted subsidies: Govt to ensure right execution mechanism first, says minister

Targeted subsidies: Govt to ensure right execution mechanism first, says minister

Govt is finetuning the mechanism, says Amir Hamzah.
Govt mulling decriminalising misuse of drugs in small quantities

Govt mulling decriminalising misuse of drugs in small quantities

UPDATED 5.40PM | Proposed amendments to let users enter rehab.
Parallel pathway: Don't be naive, Ramasamy chides Khairy

Parallel pathway: Don't be naive, Ramasamy chides Khairy

‘Khairy knows how things are anchored on race and religion in Malaysia.’
Four recent criminal cases involving cops, MP unrelated to each other - minister

Four recent criminal cases involving cops, MP unrelated to each other - minister

UPDATED 2.16PM | Cases have different patterns, says Saifuddin.
Anwar defends meeting Hamas leader in Qatar

Anwar defends meeting Hamas leader in Qatar

PM says he advised Ismail Haniyeh to abide by conciliation efforts.
Umno leader tells Perlis MB to resign after son charged with corruption

Umno leader tells Perlis MB to resign after son charged with corruption

Perlis has weak, easily deceived administration, Puad says.
Envoy welcomes three countries' decision to recognise Palestinian state

Envoy welcomes three countries' decision to recognise Palestinian state

This European wave, hopefully, will be followed by other waves, says Mansour.
Case of displaying Agong photo at KKB polls sent back to lower court

Case of displaying Agong photo at KKB polls sent back to lower court

UPDATED 11.59AM | Judge quashes man's one-month jail sentence, RM3k fine.
UK to hold general election on July 4

UK to hold general election on July 4

His Majesty the King granted request for dissolution of Parliament - PM Sunak.
LETTER | 'Campus takeovers' necessary for varsity students

LETTER | 'Campus takeovers' necessary for varsity students

Industry outreach and engagement instrumental to student development.
COMMENT | Vicious slander in calling UiTM 'apartheid academy'

COMMENT | Vicious slander in calling UiTM 'apartheid academy'

Andrew Sia's article is written from biased perspective, rejects equity in education.
Perlis MB's son claims trial to submitting false claims

Perlis MB's son claims trial to submitting false claims

UPDATED 1.12PM | Syafeeq charged with false claims of RM19,505.10.
Police 'shifting goalpost' over Azmin's questioning, says his lawyer

Police 'shifting goalpost' over Azmin's questioning, says his lawyer

Sasha accuses the police of spreading misinformation amid backlash.
Ringgit slips as strong US dollar weighs on demand

Ringgit slips as strong US dollar weighs on demand

Local currency appreciated against the yen, euro, and baht.
Hamzah's former aide charged with receiving RM350k bribe

Hamzah's former aide charged with receiving RM350k bribe

UPDATED 11.55AM | Two charges linked to contract providing equipment maintenance for police.
Police: Selangor FC player's home burglary unrelated to attacks

Police: Selangor FC player's home burglary unrelated to attacks

UPDATED 12.12PM | It's a straightforward break-in case, says Shah Alam district police chief.
KINIGUIDE | MAHB deal: What is GIP and is it linked to Israel?

KINIGUIDE | MAHB deal: What is GIP and is it linked to Israel?

UPDATED 7.15PM | The deal is courting controversy, with opposition calling out the govt.
Hamzah pans PM's targeted diesel subsidy announcement

Hamzah pans PM's targeted diesel subsidy announcement

Opposition leader cites lack of details, 'announce first, think later' attitude.
Sepak Takraw World Cup: Malaysia beats Thailand for regu title

Sepak Takraw World Cup: Malaysia beats Thailand for regu title

National team also wins the doubles competition earlier.

YOURSAY | It's about saving lives, not 'ketuanan Melayu'

YOURSAY | It's about saving lives, not 'ketuanan Melayu'

'UiTM policy depriving all M'sians of good healthcare... govt's deafening silence disgraceful.'