Archive - 17 June 2024

Spurred by abuse incidents, Child Act amendments to be tabled this year

Spurred by abuse incidents, Child Act amendments to be tabled this year

Comprehensive regulations required, including for childcare centres - minister.
No clear favourites in Sg Bakap polls, analysts say

No clear favourites in Sg Bakap polls, analysts say

Contesting candidates can resonate with voters as locals, they say.
Nga defends ‘online ambassador’ idea, says no additional costs incurred

Nga defends ‘online ambassador’ idea, says no additional costs incurred

It will involve volunteers from ministry, he says.
There is historical basis to TMJ's 'unconstitutional' claims: PKR MP

There is historical basis to TMJ's 'unconstitutional' claims: PKR MP

Johor regent's 'equal partner' demand not nonsensical, Hassan says.
Halt police intimidation of stateless kids, Sabah activists - PSM

Halt police intimidation of stateless kids, Sabah activists - PSM

People were peacefully exercising democratic rights, Sivarajan says.
Ensure dakwah content based on authentic sources, preachers told

Ensure dakwah content based on authentic sources, preachers told

It is crucial to prevent confusion among the public, says Zulkifli.
Elderly man loses over RM2m to WhatsApp investment scam

Elderly man loses over RM2m to WhatsApp investment scam

Police say scheme promised good returns in a short time.
Low wages, poverty not cause of corruption - Azam

Low wages, poverty not cause of corruption - Azam

Corruption cases mostly involved enforcement agency personnel, politicians, says MACC chief.
Stop ‘secretly’ asking TikTok to remove content, govt told

Stop ‘secretly’ asking TikTok to remove content, govt told

Report reveals Putrajaya tops list of govts asking TikTok to take down content in 2023.
I wasn't too happy with 'anti-hopping' law, says Azhar

I wasn't too happy with 'anti-hopping' law, says Azhar

Legislation doesn't address dynamics of 'hopping', ex-speaker says.
Govt mulling stiffer penalties for telcos cable theft

Govt mulling stiffer penalties for telcos cable theft

Prevalence of crime has led to service disruptions, Fahmi says.
LETTER | Local English teachers can still be resourceful

LETTER | Local English teachers can still be resourceful

Using foreign educators may not improve language proficiency.
Diesel subsidy not abolished, says Anwar

Diesel subsidy not abolished, says Anwar

UPDATED 1PM | Govt still bears RM7b in targeted subsidies, rationalisation implemented to stem wastage.
Anwar invites Muslims to embrace simplicity of haj

Anwar invites Muslims to embrace simplicity of haj

Pilgrimage aims to transform followers to be more ascetic, PM says.
Azhar: Party leadership interpretation of its constitution final

Azhar: Party leadership interpretation of its constitution final

UPDATED 12.20PM | 'It cannot be challenged in courts and should apply to house speaker too.'
'Online ambassadors' won't overlap with other depts, Fahmi says

'Online ambassadors' won't overlap with other depts, Fahmi says

Minister however stresses there must be consistency in info given to public.
Grade A, B and C eggs to cost 3 sen less: PM

Grade A, B and C eggs to cost 3 sen less: PM

UPDATED 11.10AM | Grade A, B, and C eggs are 42 sen, 40 sen and 38 sen each respectively effective today.
COMMENT | Making civil servants accountable

COMMENT | Making civil servants accountable

There are low-hanging fruit that can be plucked immediately.
I was 'collateral damage' following Sheraton Move, says ex-speaker

I was 'collateral damage' following Sheraton Move, says ex-speaker

Azhar denies involvement in 2020 act that saw Harapan govt fall.
LETTER | AI in education can massively enrich learning

LETTER | AI in education can massively enrich learning

The windfalls of AI-assisted education may far outweigh its drawbacks.

Boat capsizes in Belaga: 2 missing, 3 survive

Boat capsizes in Belaga: 2 missing, 3 survive

All victims believed to be from Sungai Karangan, Padang Serai, Kedah.
COMMENT | Johor's decentralisation wake-up call

COMMENT | Johor's decentralisation wake-up call

Poor handling of federal-state sentiments could lead to disastrous consequences.
Three more M'sian haj pilgrims die in Holy Land

Three more M'sian haj pilgrims die in Holy Land

This brings the death toll of M’sians who died while performing haj to eight.
Lapang Dada | Ep1: Statelessness in M'sia, how to end this?

Lapang Dada | Ep1: Statelessness in M'sia, how to end this?

'Lapang Dada' is Malaysiakini's new talk show bringing together people with varied viewpoints.
Elderly woman, granddaughter found safe in Bukit Buluh Telur, KKB

Elderly woman, granddaughter found safe in Bukit Buluh Telur, KKB

Victims' relatives pinpointed location through a phone call, Fire Dept says.
COMMENT | Will elites still enable bumi apathy in education?

COMMENT | Will elites still enable bumi apathy in education?

Govt continuing policies that sustain elites, keep people cut off from the world.
Immigration Dept to improve autogate service at main entry points

Immigration Dept to improve autogate service at main entry points

Service can settle 85pct of arrivals in KLIA within 25 minutes.