Archive - 2 July 2024

Media Council Bill to be tabled at next Parliament session

Media Council Bill to be tabled at next Parliament session

Ministry in final stage of finalising content, says Teo.
Teo: Not all online content removal based on MCMC, govt's request

Teo: Not all online content removal based on MCMC, govt's request

'It is subject to the consideration and evaluation of the platform providers.'
Typhoid breaks out in Kota Bharu school, five cases confirmed

Typhoid breaks out in Kota Bharu school, five cases confirmed

Among the symptoms are fever, diarrhoea, and stomach ache.
Drug rehab law amendment tabled for first reading

Drug rehab law amendment tabled for first reading

It aims to expand its scope, among other things.
Commotion in Parliament over Mkini's Kelantan gold mine report

Commotion in Parliament over Mkini's Kelantan gold mine report

PARLIAMENT | PN MPs slam Rayer for bringing it up, saying it's against standing orders.
'Diverted allocations': Three govt parties lodge report against Machang MP

'Diverted allocations': Three govt parties lodge report against Machang MP

Wan Fayhsal's statement is defamatory and malicious, they say.
Miri MP vows to assist young lawyers fight for 'minimum allowance'

Miri MP vows to assist young lawyers fight for 'minimum allowance'

Chiew to facilitate discussions with relevant ministry on group's proposed amendments.
'Teacher shortage does not hinder opening of special education classes'

'Teacher shortage does not hinder opening of special education classes'

PARLIAMENT | Existing non-option special education teachers can fill positions, says deputy minister.
Large farms behind Sg Bakap voters' fly problem, official says

Large farms behind Sg Bakap voters' fly problem, official says

SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | Problem worsens during harvest, when 100k livestock culled at once.
Two nabbed over break-in at Selangor FC player's house

Two nabbed over break-in at Selangor FC player's house

Case not connected to recent incidents involving football players, says S'gor police chief.
CM announces new Sabah state AG

CM announces new Sabah state AG

Soh's appointment is effective immediately.
Border agency to elevate M'sia in US Trafficking Report, minister says

Border agency to elevate M'sia in US Trafficking Report, minister says

Upgraded to Tier 2 last month, M'sia now targets Tier 1 in TIP report.
Children with no documents can get 'informal education', says deputy minister

Children with no documents can get 'informal education', says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Those not eligible for govt schools can enrol in 'alternative learning centres'.
New Suhakam chair to be announced after 10-month wait

New Suhakam chair to be announced after 10-month wait

UPDATED 6.47PM | PARLIAMENT | Process to select and appoint has reached final stage, says deputy minister.
LETTER | Merit over race for matriculation placement right move

LETTER | Merit over race for matriculation placement right move

Let us strive for a society that provides equal opportunities in every sector.
'PAS has many worthy candidates to contest in Nenggiri polls'

'PAS has many worthy candidates to contest in Nenggiri polls'

Youth leader remarks after Bersatu expressed interest to re-contest.
'Edu ministries to coordinate all top SPM scorers' matriculation placement'

'Edu ministries to coordinate all top SPM scorers' matriculation placement'

Fadhlina says her ministry and the Higher Education Ministry will work together on this.
Heavily criticised national Olympic attire changes its stripes

Heavily criticised national Olympic attire changes its stripes

Olympic Council chief says they chose a 'more striking' design.
Amanah lobbies for Kuala Kangsar, Bukit Gantang seats

Amanah lobbies for Kuala Kangsar, Bukit Gantang seats

Party willing to shoulder 'heavy burden', says Perak Amanah Youth chief.
Bar: Challenging Pardons Board, not Agong, on Najib's sentence

Bar: Challenging Pardons Board, not Agong, on Najib's sentence

Legal profession body argues king is legally bound to follow Board's advice.
LETTER | Tribute to great patriot

LETTER | Tribute to great patriot

Syed Husin's death is a great loss to many and the nation.
Penang PAS offers 'Kerja' in Sg Bakap

Penang PAS offers 'Kerja' in Sg Bakap

SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | Manifesto outlines Abidin's commitment to serving community.
Najib to testify against SRC's US$1.18b lawsuit

Najib to testify against SRC's US$1.18b lawsuit

SRC suing ex-PM over breach of duty linked to portion of RM4b Kwap loan.

Kedah water plant upgrades get 2nd deadline extension to April 2025

Kedah water plant upgrades get 2nd deadline extension to April 2025

Deputy minister says extension granted by Kedah state secretary.
Sentence reduction: Najib allowed to respond to Bar's action

Sentence reduction: Najib allowed to respond to Bar's action

Civil court permits ex-PM to reply on public interest grounds.

Building a Safer Community for Women: Allianz Malaysia Collaborates with RSMC for the 7th Women Street Crime Awareness Campaign

Building a Safer Community for Women: Allianz Malaysia Collaborates with RSMC for the 7th Women Street Crime Awareness Campaign

The campaign held at Leisure Mall, Cheras on 12 May 2024, aimed to equip women with practical survival skills and preparedness knowledge to manage emergency situations
Rights groups slam Saifuddin over custodial deaths remark

Rights groups slam Saifuddin over custodial deaths remark

UPDATED 6.09PM | Only Coroner's Court can decide on that, says Edict chairperson.
PM rebukes home minister over dress code blunder

PM rebukes home minister over dress code blunder

Saifuddin wore batik in Parliament today.
'Hogwash' - Kit Siang slams author's 'rebuild Chinese population' claim

'Hogwash' - Kit Siang slams author's 'rebuild Chinese population' claim

Bose should not be pulling things out from thin air, DAP veteran adds.
Preserving art of rattan furniture-making

Preserving art of rattan furniture-making

KINILENS | Chin, 70, perseveres as customers dwindle.
Dewan Rakyat offers condolences to Syed Husin's family

Dewan Rakyat offers condolences to Syed Husin's family

PARLIAMENT | Johari says late politician fought for social justice.
No policy paper yet on RON95 subsidy rationalisation, says PM

No policy paper yet on RON95 subsidy rationalisation, says PM

Govt to monitor subsidy rationalisation for electricity, chicken, diesel first.
DAY 11 | Chow to set up Sg Bakap Forum if Joohari wins

DAY 11 | Chow to set up Sg Bakap Forum if Joohari wins

Constituents can lodge complaints directly, says Penang CM.
More Sabah flood victims evacuated today, 464 in relief centres

More Sabah flood victims evacuated today, 464 in relief centres

Affected areas include Penampang, Putatan, and Tuaran.
Set up legal framework for safe social media ecosystem - experts

Set up legal framework for safe social media ecosystem - experts

Many users have fallen victim to crimes via online platforms.
Govt resolute in face of criticisms over unpopular decisions, PM says

Govt resolute in face of criticisms over unpopular decisions, PM says

UPDATED 10.58AM | Anwar cites instances such as targeted diesel subsidies, anti-corruption measures.
Wee concerned over fairness while keeping matriculation quotas

Wee concerned over fairness while keeping matriculation quotas

MP wants clarity on move to admit more high-achieving non-Malay SPM students.
Govt lifting racial barrier for matriculation 'meaningless' - LFL

Govt lifting racial barrier for matriculation 'meaningless' - LFL

This is because 90pct bumi quota for programme still exists, says group.
Ex-PSM lawmakers express differing views in MP pensions debate

Ex-PSM lawmakers express differing views in MP pensions debate

While Jeyakumar, Nasir disagree on how many pensions MPs should take, they're both against EPF idea.
PAS: We made right choice in picking Abidin for Sg Bakap

PAS: We made right choice in picking Abidin for Sg Bakap

SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | People want a rep who tackles the problems they face - Fauzi.
Man seeks court to declare he's Sikh, never been Muslim

Man seeks court to declare he's Sikh, never been Muslim

Applicant was born to Muslim-convert mother and Muslim-born father.
Criminologist wants new standards in trafficking trials

Criminologist wants new standards in trafficking trials

Prosecution, conviction for offences under Atipsom still low, says Haezreena.
M'sia, Indonesia ready to deploy peacekeepers to Palestine - Anwar

M'sia, Indonesia ready to deploy peacekeepers to Palestine - Anwar

Matter discussed with republic's president-elect in a phone call yesterday.
YOURSAY | Education opportunities should be based on merit, not race

YOURSAY | Education opportunities should be based on merit, not race

'If quota for non-Malays remains unchanged at 10 percent, what is the point?'