Archive - 7 June 2024

Wan Fayhsal files Dewan Rakyat motion on MAHB takeover

Wan Fayhsal files Dewan Rakyat motion on MAHB takeover

This is over the indirect involvement of Blackrock, linked to Gaza war.
Write 3R issues but do it with care, Anwar tells media

Write 3R issues but do it with care, Anwar tells media

UPDATED 11.40PM | PM underscores dangers of careless or offensive remarks in the areas.
Evacuation, not eviction: Sabah minister says of Bajau Laut

Evacuation, not eviction: Sabah minister says of Bajau Laut

Multiple authorities decided to evacuate the area in Semporna following cross-border crimes.
Court acquits taxi company founder of graft charge

Court acquits taxi company founder of graft charge

Prosecution failed to establish prima facie, judge finds.
Aidiladha on June 17

Aidiladha on June 17

Conference of Rulers official declares 1 Zulhijjah 1445 Hijrah to be tomorrow.
Malaysiakini bags prestigious Kajai award and more

Malaysiakini bags prestigious Kajai award and more

UPDATED 10.45PM | Articles on baby-snatching, human trafficking, and 2023 state elections triumphed.
Immigration busts migrant trafficking syndicate in Selangor

Immigration busts migrant trafficking syndicate in Selangor

Authorities say 15 have been detained and three vehicles seized.
Ministry probes private university over unpaid wages

Ministry probes private university over unpaid wages

University management has been summoned to the Cyberjaya Labour Office.
Group holds ‘silent protest’ outside MCMC

Group holds ‘silent protest’ outside MCMC

They demanded the regulator to respect freedom of speech.
Guan Eng sues Zuraida for defamation

Guan Eng sues Zuraida for defamation

Bagan MP also targets news portal Malaysianow and an editor as defendants.
Serious legislative approach needed on e-cigarettes sale - activist

Serious legislative approach needed on e-cigarettes sale - activist

The number of teens using e-cigarettes has increased, says Lee.
Rep: Demolished sea nomad houses built in gazetted marine park

Rep: Demolished sea nomad houses built in gazetted marine park

The Pala'u, or Bajau Laut, should've been helped before enforcement, Jaujan says.
Bajau Laut eviction: How different are we from Nazis, group asks

Bajau Laut eviction: How different are we from Nazis, group asks

The violence borders barbarism, says Lawyers for Human Rights in Malaysia.
Bomb hoax: Cops record statement from minister, witnesses

Bomb hoax: Cops record statement from minister, witnesses

Efforts to locate the suspect is ongoing, say Putrajaya police.
MCMC claims FB posts cyber-bullied minister in Asia Mobiliti issue

MCMC claims FB posts cyber-bullied minister in Asia Mobiliti issue

UPDATED 9.28PM | This was regarding the removal of a lawyer's post on the platform.
Viral sundry shop brawlers detained

Viral sundry shop brawlers detained

Misunderstanding caused brawl, customer hit shop worker with helmet.
'Self-censorship' indicates precarious media landscape: Advocates

'Self-censorship' indicates precarious media landscape: Advocates

'When criticisms are silenced, govt becomes more authoritarian.'
Page lampoons Fadhlina for not retracting DLP circular

Page lampoons Fadhlina for not retracting DLP circular

Education group calls it an 'embarrassing' failure in minister's political career.
EU urges probe, UN condemns Israel attack on UNRWA school in Gaza

EU urges probe, UN condemns Israel attack on UNRWA school in Gaza

Suffering the only reality for hundreds of thousands, Borrell says.
Draft bill to resolve parallel pathway issue with AGC - Dzulkefly

Draft bill to resolve parallel pathway issue with AGC - Dzulkefly

Health minister says stakeholders will be engaged before draft presented to cabinet.
Agriculture Ministry to review farmer appeals on diesel subsidies

Agriculture Ministry to review farmer appeals on diesel subsidies

Ministry will present recommendations to Appeals Committee.
COMMENT | Don't be quick to judge when advocating advocacy

COMMENT | Don't be quick to judge when advocating advocacy

Different people do different things to the best of their abilities.
Top In Tech Ep40: The Silicon Straits: How Malaysia Can Unlock ASEAN's Digital Boom

Top In Tech Ep40: The Silicon Straits: How Malaysia Can Unlock ASEAN's Digital Boom

MCA: Budi Madani subsidy scheme ‘too tight’, needs revision

MCA: Budi Madani subsidy scheme ‘too tight’, needs revision

‘Current criteria will leave out many farmers, small-scale growers.’
COMMENT | Build the people's trust with Govt Procurement Act

COMMENT | Build the people's trust with Govt Procurement Act

Disclose information at every stage of the project.
UN General Assembly elects 5 new Security Council members

UN General Assembly elects 5 new Security Council members

They are Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia.
Tired of 'muted' response, group won't file report against preacher

Tired of 'muted' response, group won't file report against preacher

Shashi cites authorities' failure to act in past instances.
3 operating theatres at Serdang heart centre operational since June 5

3 operating theatres at Serdang heart centre operational since June 5

Dzulkefly says all issues regarding humidity, temperature resolved.
Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of killing lover

Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of killing lover

V Nathan allegedly pushed his girlfriend off the 23rd floor of a condominium.
I didn't tell MACC Guan Eng sought 10pct future profit: Witness

I didn't tell MACC Guan Eng sought 10pct future profit: Witness

Zarul testifies on anti-graft agency statement recorded in early 2018.
Mara awaiting full report from cops on MRSM 'paedophilia' case

Mara awaiting full report from cops on MRSM 'paedophilia' case

Chairperson says any action would be based on cops' probe outcome.
No notification on status of 6 Bersatu MPs: Speaker

No notification on status of 6 Bersatu MPs: Speaker

‘Action taken by parties against their members is not my jurisdiction.’
Fort Hays State University Extends Its Reach to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in Collaboration with Imperium International College

Fort Hays State University Extends Its Reach to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in Collaboration with Imperium International College

Empowering Future Leaders: Education Beyond Borders

Dubai properties: IRB hopes to close tax gaps in offshore holdings

Dubai properties: IRB hopes to close tax gaps in offshore holdings

DUBAI UNLOCKED | Agency says tax evasion an issue of serious concern.
Zayn Rayyan's father decries 'slander, betrayal' as remand order extended

Zayn Rayyan's father decries 'slander, betrayal' as remand order extended

Family members hold banners in support of boy’s parents outside courtroom.
LETTER | Govt, EC should consider legal changes to voter registration

LETTER | Govt, EC should consider legal changes to voter registration

It is to ensure electoral integrity, inclusion of Malaysian adult population.
Govt urged to form special task force for Bajau Laut

Govt urged to form special task force for Bajau Laut

Group wants comprehensive historical study on community in the region.
Daim's wife gets passport temporarily for Basel, S'pore trip

Daim's wife gets passport temporarily for Basel, S'pore trip

Na'imah to attend art exhibition, work meeting.
PAS: Govt will have tough time stemming ‘Green Wave’ in Sg Bakap

PAS: Govt will have tough time stemming ‘Green Wave’ in Sg Bakap

Hadi denounces term but party spiritual leader embraces it.
PichaEats conned into preparing 500-pax food for non-existent event

PichaEats conned into preparing 500-pax food for non-existent event

Social enterprise to lodge police report on the matter.
COMMENT | Are schools safe for children?

COMMENT | Are schools safe for children?

Minister must ensure educational institutions do not become every parent's nightmare.
'Maybe Umno doesn't like me anymore' - Tajuddin

'Maybe Umno doesn't like me anymore' - Tajuddin

Suspended member says he remains loyal to the party.
Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient

Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient

Victim now in stable condition, Perak police say.
Zahid proposes tax deductions for sports sponsors

Zahid proposes tax deductions for sports sponsors

DPM to push this for consideration in Budget 2025.
COMMENT | Must friends of Israel be our enemies?

COMMENT | Must friends of Israel be our enemies?

We need to remove political and personal blinkers when we do business.
LETTER | Ministry, MQA should not interfere with MMC's certification powers

LETTER | Ministry, MQA should not interfere with MMC's certification powers

The MMC is empowered and well-suited for the role.
Fisheries Dept replanting seagrass in Mersing for dugong conservation

Fisheries Dept replanting seagrass in Mersing for dugong conservation

Creature's population in Mersing waters is likely under 100.
A ‘minor’ conversion row

A ‘minor’ conversion row

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