Archive - 29 May 2024

PKR MP: No such thing as 'case settled' when it involves assault

PKR MP: No such thing as 'case settled' when it involves assault

Police action continues even if victim withdraws initial report, says lawyer.
No direct negotiation in S'gor DRT project execution - Ng

No direct negotiation in S'gor DRT project execution - Ng

RFP called, two companies picked to implement proof of concept, says exco.
Social media influencers one reason why candidates skip SPM

Social media influencers one reason why candidates skip SPM

They promote idea success, wealth are possible without SPM certificate, stakeholders say.
Govt awards 20-year concession to new KL Tower operator

Govt awards 20-year concession to new KL Tower operator

KL Tower was previously managed by a subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia.
Govt touts tenfold penalty increase in work safety amendment

Govt touts tenfold penalty increase in work safety amendment

This ensures worker safety, health, and welfare, Abdul Rahman says.
38 more sentenced to death last year, says Amnesty International

38 more sentenced to death last year, says Amnesty International

UPDATED 6.43PM | This is after the mandatory death penalty was abolished last year.
Najib's lawyers end cross-examination of MACC officer after 16 days

Najib's lawyers end cross-examination of MACC officer after 16 days

1MDB TRIAL | Judge remarks that 'it is heartening news'.
LETTER | Is Malaysia's poverty trap being institutionalised?

LETTER | Is Malaysia's poverty trap being institutionalised?

Govt has instituted many positive reforms, but not for workers.
Calls for Yeoh to resign are unfair, Teo says

Calls for Yeoh to resign are unfair, Teo says

Deputy minister respnds to ex-DAP leader on resignation call.
MACC grants further extension to Dr M's sons to declare assets

MACC grants further extension to Dr M's sons to declare assets

Azam says deadline has been set.
Law firm: Consent ruling in Bangladeshi politician case is good progress

Law firm: Consent ruling in Bangladeshi politician case is good progress

This is after a deportation order against the refugee politician was withdrawn.
Allianz General reminds drivers to add-on Special Perils amidst tree fall incidences

Allianz General reminds drivers to add-on Special Perils amidst tree fall incidences

Tree fall incidents spark public concern in Klang Valley
Questions arise over 'senior civil servant' given PKR leadership post

Questions arise over 'senior civil servant' given PKR leadership post

Issue is being scrutinised, says education minister.
Fahmi: Budi Madani to complement Padu

Fahmi: Budi Madani to complement Padu

UPDATED 6.36PM | Minister says it aims to cover gaps in the central database.
Parallel pathway: AGC advised govt to amend laws, Fahmi says

Parallel pathway: AGC advised govt to amend laws, Fahmi says

UPDATED 5.23PM | Govt to discuss matter next week, minister says.
MCA questions lack of updates in Teresa's death threat

MCA questions lack of updates in Teresa's death threat

Wanita MCA leader expresses sympathy, hopes culprit will be brought to book.
Royalty's escort case: Victim's second report says issue settled

Royalty's escort case: Victim's second report says issue settled

UPDATED 3.34PM | Disabled man says does not want to prolong matter further.
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The One Allianz campaign will run from now until 31 December 2026.
Don't speculate on rise in goods prices - Armizan

Don't speculate on rise in goods prices - Armizan

Subsidy implementation actual date has yet to be decided, says minister.
COMMENT | Asia Mobiliti: Govt must enact procurement reforms

COMMENT | Asia Mobiliti: Govt must enact procurement reforms

This is to overcome the dangers of conflict of interest.
Rosmah fails to bring in cops, govt as third parties in jewellery suit

Rosmah fails to bring in cops, govt as third parties in jewellery suit

Global Royalty Trading suing ex-PM's wife for RM67.46 million.
Former MP calls for emergency Parliament sitting on Gaza war

Former MP calls for emergency Parliament sitting on Gaza war

This is following an Israeli strike in Rafah that killed 45 Palestinians.
Cops probing alleged assault of disabled man by Johor regent's escort

Cops probing alleged assault of disabled man by Johor regent's escort

UPDATED 2.09PM | No arrests made so far, Shuhaily says.
DPM Fadillah urges media to uphold ethics, integrity

DPM Fadillah urges media to uphold ethics, integrity

Take responsibility and avoid click-bait tactics, he says.
Asia Mobiliti: It’s the perception of ‘undue influence’, says ex-Umno leader

Asia Mobiliti: It’s the perception of ‘undue influence’, says ex-Umno leader

‘These are people who promised to eradicate cronyism, nepotism.’
No point returning to 'irrelevant' party, says Annuar

No point returning to 'irrelevant' party, says Annuar

Former minister says Umno now is neither democratic nor rational.
Deportation order against Bangladeshi politician withdrawn

Deportation order against Bangladeshi politician withdrawn

UPDATED 11.59AM | MA Quayum claims his life will be at risk if deported home.
LETTER | Their legacy lives on

LETTER | Their legacy lives on

Sheppard and Shahrum are visionary historians who laid the foundation for conservation in M'sia.
Puad, Muhyiddin settle defamation suit

Puad, Muhyiddin settle defamation suit

UPDATED 11.35AM | Action was over allegations of double standards in Covid procedures.
'Don't use targeted diesel subsidy as excuse to increase price of goods'

'Don't use targeted diesel subsidy as excuse to increase price of goods'

Govt should spread awareness to the public on this, says expert.
LETTER | SPM results aren't everything

LETTER | SPM results aren't everything

Academics are not the only path to success.
KINIGUIDE | Sabah's legal battle for its tax revenue

KINIGUIDE | Sabah's legal battle for its tax revenue

What is at stake?
COMMENT | World's first Botanical City: KL as model for tropical prosperity

COMMENT | World's first Botanical City: KL as model for tropical prosperity

More important than ever for people to be in contact with nature.
Getting our children to play together again

Getting our children to play together again

OUR MUHIBAH STORY | After-school football is bringing children of different ethnicities together.
COMMENT | Anwar's one shot at reforming EC

COMMENT | Anwar's one shot at reforming EC

Which 'due process' will PM follow?
YOURSAY | Politics killing our education system

YOURSAY | Politics killing our education system

'You better earn enough money to get private tutors for your children.'
S'pore to work closely with M'sia in support of its 2025 Asean chair role

S'pore to work closely with M'sia in support of its 2025 Asean chair role

Foreign ministers discuss ways to strengthen regional centrality.
Cash for subsidies confirmed

Cash for subsidies confirmed

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.