Archive - 26 June 2024

PAS: Late Sg Bakap assemblyperson was champion of water issues

PAS: Late Sg Bakap assemblyperson was champion of water issues

'State govt never offered a solution.'
RM11b, two highways: MACC nabs 9th suspect

RM11b, two highways: MACC nabs 9th suspect

'Suspect solicited and received bribes from several companies.'
Perak govt urged to gazette Kg Kenang native lands

Perak govt urged to gazette Kg Kenang native lands

Numerous attempts to buy, transfer land since 2003, Orang Asli say.
'I never threatened to sack Guan Eng,' claims Mahathir

'I never threatened to sack Guan Eng,' claims Mahathir

Ex-PM rebuts his former finance minister's description of events.
New EC boss: Bersih rues broken promises, opaque appointment

New EC boss: Bersih rues broken promises, opaque appointment

Did appointment bypass Conference of Rulers, reform group asks.
Rogue Bersatu Selat Klang rep to write to Selangor speaker

Rogue Bersatu Selat Klang rep to write to Selangor speaker

Rashid says he will continue duties as assemblyperson.
Urban tree management task force holds first meeting

Urban tree management task force holds first meeting

Recorded 236,551 trees planted in KL, minister says.
Civil servant pay hikes to be revealed before Budget 2025 - PM

Civil servant pay hikes to be revealed before Budget 2025 - PM

Our responsibility to give what is possible and reasonable, Anwar says.
Group to organise 100km ‘Walk for Justice’ for Teoh Beng Hock

Group to organise 100km ‘Walk for Justice’ for Teoh Beng Hock

'Cops didn't carry out investigation independently, professionally.'
Buddha statue found in Kedah older than Angkor Wat

Buddha statue found in Kedah older than Angkor Wat

Ministry sec-gen says statue brought to laboratory for conservation work.
Ex-odd job worker's death sentence commuted to 30 years in jail

Ex-odd job worker's death sentence commuted to 30 years in jail

46-year-old remains convicted for trafficking 245kg of cannabis.
Syed Husin in critical condition

Syed Husin in critical condition

Son says PKR founding member is unconscious at Selayang Hospital.
Heavier penalties await illegal e-waste importers: Minister

Heavier penalties await illegal e-waste importers: Minister

Amendments to Environmental Quality Act 1974 come into effect on July 7.
Dewan Rakyat passes bill to dissolve Mavcom

Dewan Rakyat passes bill to dissolve Mavcom

PARLIAMENT | Move aimed at reducing bureaucracy, improving efficiency of civil aviation services.
Putrajaya allots RM69m to help K'tan reduce non-revenue water rate

Putrajaya allots RM69m to help K'tan reduce non-revenue water rate

PARLIAMENT | Akmal voices federal govt's commitment to address state's water woes.
Drug rehab law amendment to be tabled in next few days - minister

Drug rehab law amendment to be tabled in next few days - minister

UPDATED 6.02PM | Amendment to cut short months-long wait for rehab services.
Sultan Sharafuddin slams RM100k fine, points docking against S'gor FC

Sultan Sharafuddin slams RM100k fine, points docking against S'gor FC

UPDATED 3.59PM | Penalty is irresponsible and inhumane, says state ruler.
Weak ringgit: What's govt's new prediction, PAS MP jibes

Weak ringgit: What's govt's new prediction, PAS MP jibes

PARLIAMENT | Fadhli taunts ministers for missed predictions of strengthened local note.
Ex-Kelantan state rep turns to civil court to halt by-election

Ex-Kelantan state rep turns to civil court to halt by-election

UPDATED 3.38PM | Former Nenggiri rep Azizi files injunction application.
PAC gives debt-addled Felcra, govt 2 months to buck up

PAC gives debt-addled Felcra, govt 2 months to buck up

PARLIAMENT | Committee to review execution of recommendations in follow-up proceedings.
COMMENT | Are we serious about improving English proficiency?

COMMENT | Are we serious about improving English proficiency?

When education is politicised, it is the country that suffers.
BNM may take action on banking services outage - deputy minister

BNM may take action on banking services outage - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Supervisory actions can include imposing penalties for violations of regulatory provisions.
LETTER | Great numbers, but what does it mean to the people?

LETTER | Great numbers, but what does it mean to the people?

M'sians continue to face challenging times.
Family problems among top reasons students skip SPM exams

Family problems among top reasons students skip SPM exams

PARLIAMENT | Education Ministry already working on solutions, deputy minister says.
PAC confirms MACC nabbed 2 Felcra officers over troubled RM1.2b project

PAC confirms MACC nabbed 2 Felcra officers over troubled RM1.2b project

Committee uncovers issues with management of Semarak 20, says Zahir.
Zafrul: Google investment testament to M'sia's competitiveness

Zafrul: Google investment testament to M'sia's competitiveness

'It recognises the nation's potential to lead the region’s digital economy.'
Wrong to use govt resources for campaigning, Bersih tells Ahmad Maslan

Wrong to use govt resources for campaigning, Bersih tells Ahmad Maslan

Conduct goes against internationally recognised good practices, watchdog says.
Comparing Traditional vs. On-Demand Delivery: What’s Best for Kuching?

Comparing Traditional vs. On-Demand Delivery: What’s Best for Kuching?

This is where on-demand delivery services come into play.
Rosmah seeks to recuse judge from 1MDB US$346m jewellery suit

Rosmah seeks to recuse judge from 1MDB US$346m jewellery suit

Rosmah claims judge was a partner in law firm that used to act for 1MDB.
UiTM remains closed to non-bumi, Dewan Rakyat told

UiTM remains closed to non-bumi, Dewan Rakyat told

UPDATED 12.47PM | PARLIAMENT | Zambry says UM to offer cardiothoracic programme.
Muda slams sedition probe against Borneo Komrad founder

Muda slams sedition probe against Borneo Komrad founder

Party questions if voicing out for rights considered seditious.
LETTER | National Scam Response Centre must be reformed

LETTER | National Scam Response Centre must be reformed

Crime continues to rise despite its best efforts.
KL immigration busts syndicate using sleep-induced kids for begging

KL immigration busts syndicate using sleep-induced kids for begging

79 foreigners and one local man have been arrested.
Govt, police seek to quash ruling to pay RM197,600 over death in custody

Govt, police seek to quash ruling to pay RM197,600 over death in custody

Application for leave to appeal filed on June 20.
Duo killed in shootout with police in Butterworth

Duo killed in shootout with police in Butterworth

Probe underway under Penal Code, Arms Act 1960.
LETTER | Remember, embrace, put into action the Rukun Negara

LETTER | Remember, embrace, put into action the Rukun Negara

Dear Malaysians, practise moderation and change for the better.
Ramlan Harun is new EC chief

Ramlan Harun is new EC chief

He was Rural and Regional Development Ministry sec-gen prior to his retirement.
Graft probe: Prolintas to fully cooperate with MACC

Graft probe: Prolintas to fully cooperate with MACC

UPDATED 9.35AM | This comes after highway concessionaire confirmed remand of its personnel.
COMMENT | Avoid winning gold for lapses in good governance

COMMENT | Avoid winning gold for lapses in good governance

The issue of governance has been the emphasis in the sporting world.
DAY 5 | Harapan to unveil manifesto this Saturday

DAY 5 | Harapan to unveil manifesto this Saturday

It will be revealed during a mega ceramah.
96pct of Mkini readers want MP pensions replaced with EPF

96pct of Mkini readers want MP pensions replaced with EPF

More than 7,500 respondents in Kini News Lab's poll agree with suggestion.
Dengue cases on the rise, five deaths recorded from June 9 to 15

Dengue cases on the rise, five deaths recorded from June 9 to 15

Health DG advises the public to practise self-prevention measures.
YOURSAY | You can't be selective about who or what to boycott

YOURSAY | You can't be selective about who or what to boycott

'It smacks of double-talk and hypocrisy.'
Umno top two at odds over Blackrock

Umno top two at odds over Blackrock

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.