Archive - 24 May 2024

Notification of Sg Bakap seat vacancy to be sent to EC tomorrow - CM

Notification of Sg Bakap seat vacancy to be sent to EC tomorrow - CM

State assembly speaker has been informed of this, says Chow.
Selangor exco defends selecting Yeoh's spouse's firm for transit project

Selangor exco defends selecting Yeoh's spouse's firm for transit project

Company was chosen after proper scrutiny, Ng says.
Dzulkefly: Health treaties won't undermine M'sia's sovereignty

Dzulkefly: Health treaties won't undermine M'sia's sovereignty

It's purely to safeguard nation's public health interests, he says.
Friday sermon in Perak: Boycott not in line with prophet's teachings

Friday sermon in Perak: Boycott not in line with prophet's teachings

'It’s affecting the nation's economy and Muslim workers.'
Skip the 'taichi' and take responsibility, PN MP tells Loke

Skip the 'taichi' and take responsibility, PN MP tells Loke

Imbecilic to pass the buck on the matter, Wan Fayhsal says.
June 18 decision on govt's appeal over Sabah's 40pct revenue legal challenge

June 18 decision on govt's appeal over Sabah's 40pct revenue legal challenge

Sabah Law Society was granted leave in 2022 to seek a judicial review on the matter.
ILP Arumugam Pillai Student set to represent Malaysia in Certiport's Adobe World Championship as Micro-Credentials Education Summit 2024 explores Workforce Innovation and Digital Skills

ILP Arumugam Pillai Student set to represent Malaysia in Certiport's Adobe World Championship as Micro-Credentials Education Summit 2024 explores Workforce Innovation and Digital Skills

The third edition of the Micro-Credentials Education Summit (MCES) which began here today saw the participation of over 300 local and international delegates comprising representatives from federal ministries, government agencies, and industry players along with 110 institutes of higher learning.
Muhyiddin wants court case stayed due to 'strong public interest'

Muhyiddin wants court case stayed due to 'strong public interest'

Prosecution claims ex-PM trying to delay case from proceeding.
LETTER | Targeted subsidy: Need for effective, equitable implementation

LETTER | Targeted subsidy: Need for effective, equitable implementation

View policy as a holistic process.
Targeted subsidy: 'Who is Hamzah trying to defend,' Anwar asks

Targeted subsidy: 'Who is Hamzah trying to defend,' Anwar asks

PM stresses end of diesel subsidy won’t affect majority of population.
DOSM: April inflation at 1.8pct for third consecutive month

DOSM: April inflation at 1.8pct for third consecutive month

This is due to rises in restaurant and accommodation services, among others.
APU'S XR Studio unveils advanced immersive tech ecosystem

APU'S XR Studio unveils advanced immersive tech ecosystem

Discover the future of education, where innovation meets imagination at APU Open Day on June 1-2!
Allianz Malaysia posts growth in Q1 driven by Life insurance subsidiary

Allianz Malaysia posts growth in Q1 driven by Life insurance subsidiary

Allianz Life records 43.8% growth in ANP over Q1 2023, nearly double the industry average of 22.4%
Sungai Bakap assemblyperson dies

Sungai Bakap assemblyperson dies

UPDATED 4PM | PAS lawmaker died in a hospital in Penang this afternoon.
37m young teens use tobacco, actively targeted by the industry - WHO

37m young teens use tobacco, actively targeted by the industry - WHO

E-cigs use child-friendly flavours, sleek colourful designs.
Miti secures RM1.45b potential investments, RM550m potential exports from Japan

Miti secures RM1.45b potential investments, RM550m potential exports from Japan

Several projects to be carried out within a three-year time frame - Tengku Zafrul.
Penang LRT project cannot neglect environment, small traders - governor

Penang LRT project cannot neglect environment, small traders - governor

Fuzi says state interest must be considered.
Tony Fernandes rues viral deepfake video, chides Facebook

Tony Fernandes rues viral deepfake video, chides Facebook

UPDATED 4.40PM | ‘They need to be responsible and stop monetising harmful content.’
Varsity accused of not making safe space for students

Varsity accused of not making safe space for students

UM management allegedly shoots down suggestions by feminism club.
Man who hit mum with spanner to be sent for psych observation

Man who hit mum with spanner to be sent for psych observation

The 29-year-old from Gerik is to be sent to Hospital Bahagia.
Use your right of reply in the media, Fahmi reminds politicians

Use your right of reply in the media, Fahmi reminds politicians

Minister ready to meet with aggrieved parties, find amicable solution.
Selangor FC: Don't speculate on footballer's house burglary

Selangor FC: Don't speculate on footballer's house burglary

Club says to let police investigate case.
Engage instead of crying 'blue murder', don tells Umno Youth chief

Engage instead of crying 'blue murder', don tells Umno Youth chief

Those who disagree with columnist's view should provide alternate account, Zaharom says.
Agong's photo: Man to be freed today, charged again on May 30

Agong's photo: Man to be freed today, charged again on May 30

UPDATED 1.33PM | Earlier conviction nullified due to 'equivocal' guilty plea.
Footballer attacks: Cops yet to establish motive, link behind incidents

Footballer attacks: Cops yet to establish motive, link behind incidents

UPDATED 1.20PM | Police have yet to ascertain if the events are related - IGP.
Malicious claim by DAP, source of recent attacks unproven - Wan Fayhsal

Malicious claim by DAP, source of recent attacks unproven - Wan Fayhsal

Machang MP responds to PAS getting blamed for sowing hatred against DAP.
Ulu Tiram attacker's family members detained under Sosma

Ulu Tiram attacker's family members detained under Sosma

UPDATED 12.57PM | Five rearrested as their remand orders expire today.
Taiwanese Semiconductor Leaders Expand into  Malaysian Supply Chain Market

Taiwanese Semiconductor Leaders Expand into Malaysian Supply Chain Market

7 Brands to Hold Product Launch Events at SEMICON SEA 2024
Public varsity VCs, rectors back UiTM stance

Public varsity VCs, rectors back UiTM stance

Committee chides Mkini columnist’s ignorance of bumiputera constitutional rights.
Rosmah to file defence against 1MDB's US$346m jewellery suit

Rosmah to file defence against 1MDB's US$346m jewellery suit

As directed by the High Court, she must do so by July 4.
COMMENT | Let the youth come up with viable solutions

COMMENT | Let the youth come up with viable solutions

Boomers and Gen Xers need to be open to fresh perspectives in these changing times.
Anwar lauds Ireland, Norway, Spain on recognising Palestine state

Anwar lauds Ireland, Norway, Spain on recognising Palestine state

This is an acknowledgement of Palestinians' right to sovereignty, PM says.
Hamzah's ex-aide hit with another graft charge

Hamzah's ex-aide hit with another graft charge

UPDATED 10.38AM | Sayed accused of soliciting RM350,000 bribe to help company secure RM381m tender.
COMMENT | Are police seeking source of info on an alleged offence?

COMMENT | Are police seeking source of info on an alleged offence?

What are the cops investigating in Azmin's 'document leak' case?
Academic schools Akmal on the term 'apartheid'

Academic schools Akmal on the term 'apartheid'

Tajuddin cites use of word in foreign news reports to describe discrimination.
M'sia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy

M'sia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy

Zahid says this will be mutually beneficial.
COMMENT | Enduring myths and realities about FDIs

COMMENT | Enduring myths and realities about FDIs

We must focus on domestic issues where we can make positive changes.
M'sia, China enjoy strong ties, says Zahid

M'sia, China enjoy strong ties, says Zahid

DPM notes strong government, business and people connections.
TMJ comes out swinging

TMJ comes out swinging

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