Archive - 25 June 2024

Highway concessionaire CEO among 8 nabbed in RM1.6b bribery case

Highway concessionaire CEO among 8 nabbed in RM1.6b bribery case

Suspects arrested while giving statements at MACC headquarters.
Selangor FC fined RM100k, docked 3 points for skipping Charity Shield match

Selangor FC fined RM100k, docked 3 points for skipping Charity Shield match

Club to also play next game against JDT without fans in attendance.
Cops probing video of secondary schoolgirl being bullied in toilet

Cops probing video of secondary schoolgirl being bullied in toilet

Police believe incident occurred due to jealousy towards victim.
MP SPEAKS | New book on Harapan govt fruit of Dr M's falsehoods

MP SPEAKS | New book on Harapan govt fruit of Dr M's falsehoods

Coalition's popularity plunged as ex-PM fought allies in 2018.
Jais tells S'gor mosques to stop inviting celebrity preacher for now

Jais tells S'gor mosques to stop inviting celebrity preacher for now

Ustaz Don allegedly cited unverified information, gave confusing answers when preaching Islam.
Bank manager confirms RM78,800 transfer in Wan Saiful case

Bank manager confirms RM78,800 transfer in Wan Saiful case

Low says she doesn't know if transaction was suspicious.
Timely for M'sia to join Brics, a market with vast potential - Matrade

Timely for M'sia to join Brics, a market with vast potential - Matrade

It allows country to diversify trade, says Reezal.
Paris Olympics: 'Beautiful attire means nothing if we don't win gold'

Paris Olympics: 'Beautiful attire means nothing if we don't win gold'

Hamidin addresses criticisms over national contingent's jersey.
Dewan Rakyat passes Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill

Dewan Rakyat passes Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill

PARLIAMENT | Approval follows debate by two MPs.
Pro-Palestine activists probed over protest at US embassy event

Pro-Palestine activists probed over protest at US embassy event

Govt criticised over intimidation of demonstrators.
Authorities foil bids to spread IS ideology with arrests - minister

Authorities foil bids to spread IS ideology with arrests - minister

Investigations find dignitaries and police main target of potential attacks.
M'sia among countries with lowest negative experiences - Gallup report

M'sia among countries with lowest negative experiences - Gallup report

It is one of many Asean nations scoring high in positivity index.
Discover Malaysia Like Never Before: Free Travel Guides at KLIA’s Golden Lounge and Senai Airport

Discover Malaysia Like Never Before: Free Travel Guides at KLIA’s Golden Lounge and Senai Airport

The travel guides are remarkably comprehensive
US trafficking report: Home Ministry outlines 3 key areas to reach Tier 1

US trafficking report: Home Ministry outlines 3 key areas to reach Tier 1

Improvements in the legal sector is one area, says Saifuddin.
Bajau Laut eviction: Cops probing Borneo Komrad founder for sedition

Bajau Laut eviction: Cops probing Borneo Komrad founder for sedition

UPDATED 6.14PM | Mukmin set to give police his statement on Thursday likely over videos NGO shared.
Progressive wage policy expected to be implemented in October

Progressive wage policy expected to be implemented in October

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says positive feedback received from employers, workers.
M'sia doesn't deserve Tier 2 in US human trafficking ranking - activists

M'sia doesn't deserve Tier 2 in US human trafficking ranking - activists

They note no significant improvements on the ground.
COMMENT | Chance to re-assess our priorities after IMD ranking drop

COMMENT | Chance to re-assess our priorities after IMD ranking drop

Govt and businesses must work closer together.
Police probing preacher for public mischief in secret conversion claim

Police probing preacher for public mischief in secret conversion claim

Lawyers hope justice will be served.
Najib's lawyers set to cross-examine ex-SRC chairperson

Najib's lawyers set to cross-examine ex-SRC chairperson

Ismee Ismail to face grilling on July 29.
Assange released from UK prison, returning home

Assange released from UK prison, returning home

Wikileaks founder to plead guilty to a US espionage charge as part of DOJ deal.
Two men charged with supporting IS

Two men charged with supporting IS

UPDATED 2.20PM | In two separate cases, the men are accused of promoting IS on social media, among others.
Firm sues FGV Plantations in pay dispute over supply of migrant labour

Firm sues FGV Plantations in pay dispute over supply of migrant labour

The Felda subsidiary has entered an appearance to respond to lawsuit involving RM323,700.
Anwar acknowledges flaws, pledges to improve IMD ranking

Anwar acknowledges flaws, pledges to improve IMD ranking

UPDATED 5.25PM | PARLIAMENT | Cabinet told to examine report, discuss findings, not adopt defensive stance.
Technician charged with beating up wife at Port Dickson hotel

Technician charged with beating up wife at Port Dickson hotel

The 37-year-old pleads not guilty to the charge.
Zahid: Tok Mat's remark on MAHB takeover doesn't represent Umno

Zahid: Tok Mat's remark on MAHB takeover doesn't represent Umno

Umno chief says his deputy's comment was the latter's personal opinion.
PM: Sounds good, but not realistic to cancel all Israel-related deals

PM: Sounds good, but not realistic to cancel all Israel-related deals

UPDATED 12.56PM | PARLIAMENT | 'Distinction must be drawn between Israel-linked and Israel-based companies.'
SIRIM QAS International Launches SIRIM 55: ESG Management System Certification at Updates & Networking Session 2024

SIRIM QAS International Launches SIRIM 55: ESG Management System Certification at Updates & Networking Session 2024

The event, attended by over 250 industry stakeholders, aimed to provide the latest insights into SIRIM QAS International’s services and address critical challenges faced by the sector.
M'sia rises to Tier 2 in US human trafficking ranking

M'sia rises to Tier 2 in US human trafficking ranking

Report acknowledges govt’s increased efforts despite not meeting anti-trafficking standards.
Govt's plan to license, regulate social media reeks of despotism - LFL

Govt's plan to license, regulate social media reeks of despotism - LFL

Group draws comparison to North Korea, China, and Singapore.
LETTER | End renewable energy credit greenwash

LETTER | End renewable energy credit greenwash

Renewable energy credits an unproven concept.
IGS Welcomes Mr. Kenny Lim as the New Group CEO

IGS Welcomes Mr. Kenny Lim as the New Group CEO

Discover Mr. Kenny’s insights and IGS’s journey forward by watching the latest episode of Breaking the Code
Ahmad Maslan: Govt will explain Blackrock issue in a day or two

Ahmad Maslan: Govt will explain Blackrock issue in a day or two

SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | Govt MPs thoroughly briefed on matter, says deputy minister.
PhillipCapital Malaysia is organising its 14th Investment Conference on 6 July 2024 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

PhillipCapital Malaysia is organising its 14th Investment Conference on 6 July 2024 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

In an era marked by global geopolitical shifts and economic uncertainties, making informed investment decisions has never been more crucial. PhillipCapital Malaysia is pleased to announce the 14th PhillipCapital Investment Conference, themed "Harnessing Opportunities Amidst New Global Geopolitics”, will be taking place in the heart of Kuala Lumpur next month.
DAY 4 | Candidates in friendly campaign trail bump

DAY 4 | Candidates in friendly campaign trail bump

Joohari, Abidin camps break into chants during brief encounter.
UiTM vital in drive to attain 51pct bumi professionals goal - Zahid

UiTM vital in drive to attain 51pct bumi professionals goal - Zahid

Bumiputera yet to reach target set for professional, technical fields.
COMMENT | The way forward on Article 153

COMMENT | The way forward on Article 153

Hard data is needed to gauge effectiveness of pro-bumiputera policies.
'Not wrong for govt to announce allocations during polls'

'Not wrong for govt to announce allocations during polls'

SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | It's not an offence for ministers to attend campaign activities - Ahmad.
YOURSAY | Langkawi can say goodbye to tourism

YOURSAY | Langkawi can say goodbye to tourism

'Deputy minister Khairul Firdaus doesn’t know a thing about marketing.'