Archive - 20 June 2024

Khairy confident Umno will object to Blackrock deal if brought to cabinet

Khairy confident Umno will object to Blackrock deal if brought to cabinet

UPDATED 12.40AM | Former minister says Khazanah affairs not often discussed in cabinet.
MP optimistic of govt approval for proposed Orang Asli welfare legislation

MP optimistic of govt approval for proposed Orang Asli welfare legislation

It will address longstanding issues concerning the well-being of the community.
LETTER | Create a humane framework to manage asylum seekers and refugees

LETTER | Create a humane framework to manage asylum seekers and refugees

As a member of the UN, M’sia is bound to uphold the rights, protection of displaced people.
113 individuals nabbed for suspected human trafficking

113 individuals nabbed for suspected human trafficking

25 men, 26 women, 22 children of various nationalities rescued in nationwide raids.
Engine trouble forces MAS flight to make emergency landing in India

Engine trouble forces MAS flight to make emergency landing in India

MH199 returned to Hyderabad where it departed, safely landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Businessperson escapes gallows for trafficking cannabis

Businessperson escapes gallows for trafficking cannabis

Court commutes his death sentence to 30 years in prison, 12 strokes of the cane.
M'sia, China agree to resolve South China Sea disputes peacefully

M'sia, China agree to resolve South China Sea disputes peacefully

This will be done in accordance with international law.
Court to hear Azmin's side over egg importer's contempt leave bid

Court to hear Azmin's side over egg importer's contempt leave bid

Online case management to take place on June 27.
PAS veep sarcastically lauds 'coincidental' goodies in Sg Bakap

PAS veep sarcastically lauds 'coincidental' goodies in Sg Bakap

Many Madani government programmes in this area now, says Idris.
Bersatu sends Dewan Rakyat notices to declare 6 seats vacant

Bersatu sends Dewan Rakyat notices to declare 6 seats vacant

UPDATED 5.45PM | Speaker must announce vacancies within 21 days - Bersatu chief whip.
Fadhlina: Harapan has good chance of winning Sg Bakap by-election

Fadhlina: Harapan has good chance of winning Sg Bakap by-election

'Joohari a Sg Bakap native who understands community’s needs.'
M'sia-China ties built on mutual respect, understanding - PM

M'sia-China ties built on mutual respect, understanding - PM

Anwar says he and Li Qiang 'engaged in hours of discussion as equal partners, trusted friends.'
New DLP guidelines apply to all govt schools - Fadhlina

New DLP guidelines apply to all govt schools - Fadhlina

Minister refutes claims that some schools need not comply.
'Certain protocols' prevented SRC board from meeting Najib, court hears

'Certain protocols' prevented SRC board from meeting Najib, court hears

Ex-CEO may have made misrepresentations to SRC board, says former director.
RM3 charge for visitors staying in Perak beginning next year

RM3 charge for visitors staying in Perak beginning next year

New charge will be applied to each room per night under the Hotel Enactment 2023.
No notice yet on Selat Klang rep's status - Selangor speaker

No notice yet on Selat Klang rep's status - Selangor speaker

Lau to wait for official notification from the opposition.
Lokman urges Umno to shorten Tajuddin's suspension

Lokman urges Umno to shorten Tajuddin's suspension

Tajuddin has remained loyal to the party despite suspension, he says.
APU becomes first Malaysian university with QAA UK accreditation

APU becomes first Malaysian university with QAA UK accreditation

APU will now be recognised on an equal basis with UK universities
COMMENT | Intolerance of criticisms inaccurate perception

COMMENT | Intolerance of criticisms inaccurate perception

Content removal decisions are based on social media platforms' own assessments.
Competitiveness ranking drop: Zafrul will answer this, Fahmi says

Competitiveness ranking drop: Zafrul will answer this, Fahmi says

UPDATED 4.18PM | 'Give his ministry some time to study what happened.'
Suhakam visited stateless kids in Sabah police station, NGO says

Suhakam visited stateless kids in Sabah police station, NGO says

However, Shakila said they are unclear about what transpired.
Widow seeks RM1m from police, govt over husband's custodial death

Widow seeks RM1m from police, govt over husband's custodial death

UPDATED 2.20PM | Cause papers have been served on the defendants, says lawyer.
COMMENT | Malaysia's bid for Brics and global economic balance

COMMENT | Malaysia's bid for Brics and global economic balance

Access to fairer banking system and stronger local currency among the benefits.
Muda questions Putrajaya's 'silence' on competitiveness ranking drop

Muda questions Putrajaya's 'silence' on competitiveness ranking drop

UPDATED 1.02PM | PM or relevant cabinet ministers should address the issue, it says.
Minister cautions preachers who give views on Islamic laws

Minister cautions preachers who give views on Islamic laws

Have the courage to say you don't know, Mohd Na'im advises.
Dr M: Why sell shares of profit-making MAHB to foreign firm?

Dr M: Why sell shares of profit-making MAHB to foreign firm?

Ex-PM wonders if something brewing behind the scenes.
LETTER | World Refugee Day: A dream for safety, inclusion and equal treatment

LETTER | World Refugee Day: A dream for safety, inclusion and equal treatment

Help us find a permanent solution for us to return home safely.
COMMENT | Playing down terror attacks does no one any favours

COMMENT | Playing down terror attacks does no one any favours

Politicians must comprehend the gravity of this issue.
Ex-stateless man rebuts critic on 'floodgates' argument

Ex-stateless man rebuts critic on 'floodgates' argument

Sabah-born Wong Kueng Hui describes the plight of stateless people.
Agong's RM1.75m 'FFF 1' plate: 'Royal bid to aid the nation'

Agong's RM1.75m 'FFF 1' plate: 'Royal bid to aid the nation'

New record-setting number plate delivered by transport minister.
Malaysian worker killed while cleaning ship in Singapore

Malaysian worker killed while cleaning ship in Singapore

22-year-old victim got entangled in a propeller, says ministry spokesperson.
Refugee Fest 2024 to kick off with new interactive elements

Refugee Fest 2024 to kick off with new interactive elements

This is an effort to connect people on the ground, says festival founder.
Allowances, perks: How much do MPs, speakers and deputy speakers get?

Allowances, perks: How much do MPs, speakers and deputy speakers get?

Helping you understand the perks of being an elected representative in Malaysia.
COMMENT | Malaysia is a nation of migrants - act with compassion

COMMENT | Malaysia is a nation of migrants - act with compassion

For all the 'Malaysia Truly Asia' ads, we never comfortably settled our relationship with immigration.
YOURSAY | Don't gamble away our children's future

YOURSAY | Don't gamble away our children's future

’Do what is right for the future of our kids and nation.’