Archive - 1 July 2024

Govt's priority is to revitalise economic growth - PM

Govt's priority is to revitalise economic growth - PM

Economic structural reforms are being actively implemented, says Anwar.
Foreign Ministry: Majority of alleged trafficking cases tied to fraud operations

Foreign Ministry: Majority of alleged trafficking cases tied to fraud operations

Those purported to be victims often held high-ranking positions, says deputy minister.
NG999 new emergency call system set to boost efficiency - Teo

NG999 new emergency call system set to boost efficiency - Teo

It will replace MERS999 and will officially start next year.
DPM: Gua Musang Orang Asli expected to be relocated by mid-2026

DPM: Gua Musang Orang Asli expected to be relocated by mid-2026

New settlements at two locations span over 2,000ha.
King's coronation: Int'l concerts postponed, cancelled

King's coronation: Int'l concerts postponed, cancelled

Puspal advises organisers not to proceed out of respect.
Saifuddin: No death in custody inflicted by authorities since I took office

Saifuddin: No death in custody inflicted by authorities since I took office

All deaths since 2022 were due to health issues, says minister.
Gua Musang MP asks Harapan, BN to let him defend seat if declared vacant

Gua Musang MP asks Harapan, BN to let him defend seat if declared vacant

It's not a targeted seat for PN, says Azizi.
Family of child who suffered heatstroke meets Suhakam

Family of child who suffered heatstroke meets Suhakam

Children's commissioner looking into the matter, NGO leader says.
'Wait for me to run first' - Fadillah jokes on opposition allocations

'Wait for me to run first' - Fadillah jokes on opposition allocations

DPM declines to comment further on the issue.
Sg Bakap polls: 'Cops deployed for security, not spy on predictable PN'

Sg Bakap polls: 'Cops deployed for security, not spy on predictable PN'

PARLIAMENT | No secret that can pose a threat to our campaign, says Saifuddin.
M'sia will not ratify UN Convention against Torture, minister says

M'sia will not ratify UN Convention against Torture, minister says

PARLIAMENT | This is as it will require amendments to laws with 'severe pain' elements, Saifuddin explains.
M'sia has to start carbon tax ahead of EU's 2026 rules

M'sia has to start carbon tax ahead of EU's 2026 rules

M'sian exports will be taxed by EU if govt doesn't implement tax, minister says.
Floods: Sabah CM instructs all local authorities to be on high alert

Floods: Sabah CM instructs all local authorities to be on high alert

We must be prepared at all times, says Hajiji.
Freedom of religion: Refer to syariah principles, PAS MP tells Suhakam

Freedom of religion: Refer to syariah principles, PAS MP tells Suhakam

PARLIAMENT | They should be upheld with full responsibility, says Ahmad.
Govt will find spots for SPM high-scorers in public programmes

Govt will find spots for SPM high-scorers in public programmes

There's enough space in foundation and matriculation programmes, minister says.
LETTER | Road safety: It's all about enforcement

LETTER | Road safety: It's all about enforcement

Do it consistently and relentlessly.
MP urges Suhakam to host open forums on Sabah stateless issue

MP urges Suhakam to host open forums on Sabah stateless issue

PARLIAMENT | Isnaraissah points out there's a difference between the stateless and undocumented migrants.
Doctor shortage partly due to imbalanced distribution: MOH

Doctor shortage partly due to imbalanced distribution: MOH

PARLIAMENT | Dzulkefly pledges to increase number of medical officers, specialists.
Lifting barrier on matriculation to ease racial tensions - Anwar

Lifting barrier on matriculation to ease racial tensions - Anwar

‘We must uphold meritocracy while ensuring social justice.’
Good behaviour bond laid on Umno leader in 1MDB-linked case

Good behaviour bond laid on Umno leader in 1MDB-linked case

UPDATED 1.50PM | Court partly allows Lokman's appeal against jail sentence.
DAY 10 | Harapan playing up racial sentiments - Penang PAS Youth

DAY 10 | Harapan playing up racial sentiments - Penang PAS Youth

Deputy chief shows Harapan banner on TikTok to prove his claim.
COMMENT | What’s the price of M'sia's public waters?

COMMENT | What’s the price of M'sia's public waters?

Its ecological value and impact on economy, public well-being shouldn’t be neglected.
Sabah floods: 114 victims from two districts evacuated

Sabah floods: 114 victims from two districts evacuated

The state's west coast experiencing continuous heavy rain.
Death toll in Gaza surges to 37,877, 43 killed in 24 hours

Death toll in Gaza surges to 37,877, 43 killed in 24 hours

Rescue teams unable to reach bodies trapped under rubble.
Ong: 'Surprise announcement' on petrol subsidies inviting backlash

Ong: 'Surprise announcement' on petrol subsidies inviting backlash

Former MP highlights lack of communication between PM, economy minister.
Syed Saddiq ends 200km marathon outside Parliament

Syed Saddiq ends 200km marathon outside Parliament

UPDATED 11.40AM | MP calls for allocations, runs from Muar to KL.
PM questions opposition's logic over GIP's acquisition of MAHB shares

PM questions opposition's logic over GIP's acquisition of MAHB shares

'I don't know how they count.'
Azizi to sit out Nenggiri by-election

Azizi to sit out Nenggiri by-election

Former rep says will make way for Harapan-BN candidate to contest.
COMMENT | Indira confronts a state that enables kidnapping

COMMENT | Indira confronts a state that enables kidnapping

She faces obstacles from authorities, powers that be at every step.
MOE probing student's death after falling from school building

MOE probing student's death after falling from school building

Ministry committed to ensuring safety in schools, says Fadhlina.
MCMC to work with cops on graft case raised by Johor regent

MCMC to work with cops on graft case raised by Johor regent

Deputy minister Teo says agency has expertise to assist in probe.
Angry royals

Angry royals

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