Archive - 28 May 2024

Ali Rustam is Malacca governor for second term

Ali Rustam is Malacca governor for second term

King hands over instrument of appointment.
COMMENT | Govt must resolve parallel pathway issue at cabinet meet

COMMENT | Govt must resolve parallel pathway issue at cabinet meet

MMA looks forward to favourable outcome tomorrow.
Claims M'sia will lose 3.2m hectares of forests being studied: Nik Nazmi

Claims M'sia will lose 3.2m hectares of forests being studied: Nik Nazmi

Ministry views matter seriously, he says.
Teenage boy reported missing in Broga Hill found dead

Teenage boy reported missing in Broga Hill found dead

16-year-old found unconscious at rocky area near hiking trail.
Local brand accused of plagiarising Palestinian designer retracts product

Local brand accused of plagiarising Palestinian designer retracts product

Lima Segi apologises for copying Sarah Musa, who pledged all profits to Palestine.

Hot weather-related illnesses rose to 88 cases

Hot weather-related illnesses rose to 88 cases

Fatal cases of heat stroke remains at three, Nadma reports.
Health Ministry halts sales of two Indian spice products

Health Ministry halts sales of two Indian spice products

Everest Fish Curry Masala and MDH Curry Powder suspected to contain ethylene oxide.
Bersatu MP: Najib better than Anwar when it comes to press freedom

Bersatu MP: Najib better than Anwar when it comes to press freedom

'Both viewed it as 'not absolute', but at least Najib spoke with substance.'
Party must change 'undemocratic' state chief selection - PKR veteran

Party must change 'undemocratic' state chief selection - PKR veteran

Autocratic power held by PKR president, says Hassan.
No serious police effort in nabbing Muslim convert ex-husband - Indira

No serious police effort in nabbing Muslim convert ex-husband - Indira

'I have not seen my child since 2009.'
MCMC warns public of callers pretending to be its officers

MCMC warns public of callers pretending to be its officers

The commission does not solicit personal details from individuals.
Chamber calls for gradual subsidy reforms

Chamber calls for gradual subsidy reforms

It is to prevent 'shock' to consumers, businesses, ACCCIM says.
Senior cops charged with taking RM1m bribe to close Israeli firearms case

Senior cops charged with taking RM1m bribe to close Israeli firearms case

Duo claim trial to the offences.
Hadi accuses media of hyping 'handful' of immoral cases in religious schools

Hadi accuses media of hyping 'handful' of immoral cases in religious schools

He claims the press defends such acts when the 'irreligious' do it.
MACC chief defends swift response over Asia Mobiliti issue

MACC chief defends swift response over Asia Mobiliti issue

UPDATED 9.17PM | I have to be clear when probe reveals no case, says Azam.
16 killed in Israeli bombing on Rafah

16 killed in Israeli bombing on Rafah

Thousands flee amid Israeli army's expanded incursion into the city.
June 7 moon sighting for Aidiladha

June 7 moon sighting for Aidiladha

Viewing will be at 29 locations nationwide.
1MDB: Najib as premier hindered MACC probe, officer says

1MDB: Najib as premier hindered MACC probe, officer says

1MDB TRIAL | Prosecution witness Aida however concedes she has no direct evidence over claim.
PAS Youth chief: Why register with Budi after signing up for Padu?

PAS Youth chief: Why register with Budi after signing up for Padu?

Afnan points out Padu was meant to be central database for subsidies.
Ringgit at good level after Q1 growth - PM

Ringgit at good level after Q1 growth - PM

Ringgit strengthened to RM4.69 to the dollar at 9am.
Tour van drivers unhappy with exclusion from diesel subsidy

Tour van drivers unhappy with exclusion from diesel subsidy

UPDATED 2.53PM | Group says this will increase costs, which are then passed to consumers.
Health DG: Dengue cases increase from May 12 to 18, two deaths reported

Health DG: Dengue cases increase from May 12 to 18, two deaths reported

One chikungunya case was also recorded during the same period.
Deforestation: Data reveals 3.2m hectares of natural forest under threat

Deforestation: Data reveals 3.2m hectares of natural forest under threat

It's almost equivalent to an area the size of Pahang, says RimbaWatch.
M'sian govt yet to respond to UN's migrant worker abuse allegations

M'sian govt yet to respond to UN's migrant worker abuse allegations

The 60-day deadline for response ends today.
PM: Any probe into minister's husband's firm must be transparent

PM: Any probe into minister's husband's firm must be transparent

UPDATED 2.54PM | Anwar says any probe into Asia Mobiliti must be like a 'normal case'.
LFL calls out PM over 'tough action on 3R' defence

LFL calls out PM over 'tough action on 3R' defence

It smacks of arrogance, says LFL director.
LETTER | It is high time Penang embraces the LRT

LETTER | It is high time Penang embraces the LRT

Detractors living in their bubbles, insulated by personal wealth.
Chef Wan in soup over 'kavadi' comment on actress' gown

Chef Wan in soup over 'kavadi' comment on actress' gown

UPDATED 6.37PM | Comments can be easily misunderstood, he says.
Rosmah sues TikToker for defamation over video

Rosmah sues TikToker for defamation over video

Najib's wife obtains judgment in default against individual.
COMMENT | In a globalised world, are our citizenship laws cruel?

COMMENT | In a globalised world, are our citizenship laws cruel?

19-year-old stands to waste her mastery of five languages.
Gag order against politicians 'overkill', says Zaid

Gag order against politicians 'overkill', says Zaid

Former minister says court should not easily grant such applications by prosecution.
KPJ Healthcare Reports Robust Q1 FY2024 Performance

KPJ Healthcare Reports Robust Q1 FY2024 Performance

KPJ Healthcare Berhad ("KPJ Healthcare" or the "Group") has announced another strong financial result for the first quarter ended 31 March 2024 ("Q1 FY2024"), demonstrating significant growth and operational achievements.
COMMENT | MACC's dismissal on project award unacceptable

COMMENT | MACC's dismissal on project award unacceptable

Link between minister and husband in contract award should be probed.
REVIEW | Natural resource: Shekar advocates action before it's too late

REVIEW | Natural resource: Shekar advocates action before it's too late

He believes we have a sacred duty to shepherd it for future generations.
COMMENT | How our education system polarises, promotes disunity

COMMENT | How our education system polarises, promotes disunity

We need to reverse this trend before racial harmony is doomed.
Parallel pathway: Framework of solution sent to AGC - Zambry

Parallel pathway: Framework of solution sent to AGC - Zambry

Discussions held recently with the Health Ministry, he says.
YOURSAY | Properly trained and experienced doctors urgently needed

YOURSAY | Properly trained and experienced doctors urgently needed

‘Unless something drastic is done, nothing will change.’