Archive - 4 June 2024

JS-SEZ incentives expected to be announced in Budget 2025 - DPM

JS-SEZ incentives expected to be announced in Budget 2025 - DPM

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement expected to be signed in September.
Court delivers reasons for judgment in Rewcastle-Brown defamation case

Court delivers reasons for judgment in Rewcastle-Brown defamation case

Accusatory words can tarnish good name of sultanah, magistrate says.
'More education needed before M'sia revisits Rome Statute'

'More education needed before M'sia revisits Rome Statute'

UPDATED 9.26PM | M'sia can't refer Israel PM to ICC after rescinding signatory status.
Boys' dorm of Terengganu school catches fire again

Boys' dorm of Terengganu school catches fire again

Distress call received at 1.57am, says fire chief.
Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks since Oct 7 surges to 36,550

Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks since Oct 7 surges to 36,550

Israel reportedly killed 71 and injured 182 in the last 24 hours.
E-hailing driver 'assault': Minister says won't interfere

E-hailing driver 'assault': Minister says won't interfere

Grab also applying for Socso payments for the affected driver.
Foreign investments at risk if human rights neglected: UN rights chief

Foreign investments at risk if human rights neglected: UN rights chief

UPDATED 9.22PM | Business and human rights go hand in hand, says Turk.
Scams: MP wants IGP to lead charge, banks to be held responsible

Scams: MP wants IGP to lead charge, banks to be held responsible

Lim cites national shuttler Lai's scam case.
UN urges govt to restore monitoring access to detention centres

UN urges govt to restore monitoring access to detention centres

UPDATED 8.28PM | Human rights commissioner urges review of 'colonial-era' laws.
Lawyer hits back: 'What's untrue, confusing about my post?'

Lawyer hits back: 'What's untrue, confusing about my post?'

UPDATED 7.15PM | Shamsher accuses MCMC of untruth over his blocked FB post on Asia Mobiliti.
Selangor Startups Excel in Tokyo: Pitch Malaysia 2024 Programme Fuels Global Opportunities

Selangor Startups Excel in Tokyo: Pitch Malaysia 2024 Programme Fuels Global Opportunities

The startups that participated include VirtualTech Frontier, Ejen2U, Zucca, Imagine AI, Vimigo, Voice For Health, Pay Recon, and Eventsize.
'Govt promised to look into Pastor Koh, Amri's enforced disappearance'

'Govt promised to look into Pastor Koh, Amri's enforced disappearance'

Then-home minister Muhyiddin gave his assurance in 2019, witness tells court.
MCMC: Lawyer's post not blocked on deputy minister's instruction

MCMC: Lawyer's post not blocked on deputy minister's instruction

UPDATED 6.56PM | Commission clarifies that Shamsher's FB post violated Meta’s community guidelines.
We'll help Harapan candidate in Sg Bakap polls, says Umno leader

We'll help Harapan candidate in Sg Bakap polls, says Umno leader

Umno and PKR met to discuss strategies today, Ahmad says.
LETTER | For the long term, Penang must choose LRT

LETTER | For the long term, Penang must choose LRT

ART may be cheaper but it's not the right solution for Penang.
Kelantan thanks federal govt for annual grants

Kelantan thanks federal govt for annual grants

State govt received RM354m from Putrajaya last year.
No deadline extension for hiring of migrant workers - Saifuddin

No deadline extension for hiring of migrant workers - Saifuddin

Reasonable duration given to sort out worker procedures, says minister.
Defective vehicles: Govt aims to introduce lemon law or amend acts next year

Defective vehicles: Govt aims to introduce lemon law or amend acts next year

This is for a more comprehensive consumer protection framework.
Ministry needs to ensure no Israel containers dock here - DPM

Ministry needs to ensure no Israel containers dock here - DPM

This issue is very close to Malaysians, Zahid says.
Navy to receive first LCS in August 2026: Minister

Navy to receive first LCS in August 2026: Minister

Construction of remaining four LCS on track, says Khaled.
Govt reps urged to show Palestinian solidarity at US independence event

Govt reps urged to show Palestinian solidarity at US independence event

SSP calls for guests to don symbol of Palestine as part of attire.
Ministry to probe US sanctions on local semiconductor firm

Ministry to probe US sanctions on local semiconductor firm

Better for Miti to find out if it actually happened, minister says.
Dzulkefly's lawyer withdraws, hearing against Najib postponed

Dzulkefly's lawyer withdraws, hearing against Najib postponed

Defamation suit is over allegation that the minister practised nepotism.
DAP, Umno anti-hopping measures at risk if Bersatu gambit fails

DAP, Umno anti-hopping measures at risk if Bersatu gambit fails

Govt MPs could then rebel against Anwar administration.
New road tax rates for EVs starting 2026: Loke

New road tax rates for EVs starting 2026: Loke

New fee 85pct lower than existing rate to encourage people to switch to ZEV.
Victory for Islam can erase past, future sins - Tuan Ibrahim

Victory for Islam can erase past, future sins - Tuan Ibrahim

PAS leader cites party discontinuing 'vices' of past administrations.

K'tan drafting more comprehensive Syariah Court enactment

K'tan drafting more comprehensive Syariah Court enactment

This is to replace state's Syariah Court Administration Enactment 1982.
Penang water tariff hikes: Curb waste with surcharge instead, ex-CM says

Penang water tariff hikes: Curb waste with surcharge instead, ex-CM says

Wastage can be reduced, PBAPP still gets its additional revenue - Lim.
Embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM

Embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM

This is to ensure that every generation can look forward to growing old with dignity.
COMMENT | MCMC swiftly tends to complaints, next address competition

COMMENT | MCMC swiftly tends to complaints, next address competition

Service providers tying customers down to long contracts preventing them from switching.
M'sia to invest in silver economy to enable healthy ageing - Anwar

M'sia to invest in silver economy to enable healthy ageing - Anwar

Technology fields such as AI, robotics can enhance productivity of older persons.
Lawyer representing Zayn Rayyan's parents withdraws from case

Lawyer representing Zayn Rayyan's parents withdraws from case

Mahmud wants to focus on other cases, urges against wild speculations.
Shafee: 1MDB trial until 2026 if Najib ordered to enter defence

Shafee: 1MDB trial until 2026 if Najib ordered to enter defence

Lawyer asks IPIC case judge to postpone to break up dates.
Bangladesh orders probe into fraud against M'sia-bound workers

Bangladesh orders probe into fraud against M'sia-bound workers

Nearly 30,000 workers cheated of money to purchase plane tickets - report.
Zaid urges editors to unite against 'Madani censorship'

Zaid urges editors to unite against 'Madani censorship'

UPDATED 12.09PM | Prevent scenario from getting worse, pleads ex-minister.
Najib, Irwan's RM6.6b IPIC trial postponed to June 19

Najib, Irwan's RM6.6b IPIC trial postponed to June 19

UPDATED 11.07AM | Criminal trial adjourned to provide accused's lawyers with documents.
COMMENT | Our children deserve nation that can protect them

COMMENT | Our children deserve nation that can protect them

The safeguarding of our children's rights remains critically deficient.
Cops: Criminals steal data via 'wedding invites' embedded with malware

Cops: Criminals steal data via 'wedding invites' embedded with malware

Tactic has been detected since mid-2023, says Bukit Aman.
Sacking reps will not trigger by-elections but weaken Bersatu in PN, say experts

Sacking reps will not trigger by-elections but weaken Bersatu in PN, say experts

'It will entrench PAS as the big brother in PN.'
COMMENT | Recognise medical specialists abroad who want to return

COMMENT | Recognise medical specialists abroad who want to return

'Equivalency pathway' needed for patriotic specialists yearning to return and serve rakyat.
Why boycott Blackrock but not Apple? BDS answers Zafrul

Why boycott Blackrock but not Apple? BDS answers Zafrul

It's because Blackrock has significant stake in companies categorised as 'genocide enablers'.
YOURSAY | Press lost its freedom decades ago

YOURSAY | Press lost its freedom decades ago

'Anwar is now PM, but what is he doing to make things better?'
Lawyer claims MCMC blocked FB post criticising Yeoh over Asia Mobiliti

Lawyer claims MCMC blocked FB post criticising Yeoh over Asia Mobiliti

Shamsher questions if deputy communications minister was behind the move.