Archive - 3 July 2024

Perak wants ministry to provide non-radioactive rare earth mining criteria

Perak wants ministry to provide non-radioactive rare earth mining criteria

MB Saarani says some parties have expressed interest in mining.
Dewan Rakyat passes Audit (Amendment) Bill

Dewan Rakyat passes Audit (Amendment) Bill

PARLIAMENT | Law empowers National Audit Department to enhance good governance, accountability.
NGOs urge Home Ministry to postpone, review drug abuse law amendments

NGOs urge Home Ministry to postpone, review drug abuse law amendments

Changes maintain punitive nature, detract from efforts to decriminalise drug addiction.
Stop making fools of yourselves, deputy speaker chastises MPs

Stop making fools of yourselves, deputy speaker chastises MPs

PARLIAMENT | Ramli urges lawmakers to make the most of the platform given to them.
Survey: Harapan has the edge in Sg Bakap polls

Survey: Harapan has the edge in Sg Bakap polls

UPDATED 9.06PM | SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | This does not necessarily mean coalition candidate Joohari will win, says think tank.
GIP willing to relinquish MAHB stakes in a short time - minister

GIP willing to relinquish MAHB stakes in a short time - minister

GIP has expertise to boost airports' competitiveness, says Amir Hamzah.
Ministry reminds enforcement personnel to not divulge probe secrets

Ministry reminds enforcement personnel to not divulge probe secrets

Deputy home minister says action can be taken against those leaking information.
Tempers flare after opposition MP claims DAP leaders asking for Kelantan land

Tempers flare after opposition MP claims DAP leaders asking for Kelantan land

PARLIAMENT | DAP lawmakers dare Awang Solahuddin to reveal names of lawmakers in question.
Global Leader in Biomedical, Revery International Launched First Exosome-Based Home Treatment in Malaysia

Global Leader in Biomedical, Revery International Launched First Exosome-Based Home Treatment in Malaysia

REVERY International sets a new benchmark for skin rejuvenation with advanced Stem Cell Technology

Rayer hits back at Urimai chief over Sg Bakap Tamil school

Rayer hits back at Urimai chief over Sg Bakap Tamil school

SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | MP points out ex-Penang DCM failed to resolve issue when in power.
Ahmad Maslan calls for higher voter turnout in Sg Bakap

Ahmad Maslan calls for higher voter turnout in Sg Bakap

SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | Use the long weekend to come back, he says.
JJ's widow’s claim for matrimonial property resolved

JJ's widow’s claim for matrimonial property resolved

Parties agree to settlement, lawyer says terms cannot be disclosed to public.
Govt firm in disallowing Israeli firms from operating in M’sia

Govt firm in disallowing Israeli firms from operating in M’sia

We remain committed to the Palestinian struggle, Amir Hamzah says.
About Bateriku (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Bateriku.com)

About Bateriku (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Bateriku.com)

Established in March 2014, Bateriku.com started as an on-demand car battery replacement service provider, evolving into an ecosystem that connects car users to roadside assistance, trusted workshops, auto parts marketplace, and ancillary services.
Ramasamy sues senator for defamation

Ramasamy sues senator for defamation

Lingeshwaran hauled to court for alleging ex-DCM divided Hindu community.
'Longkang otak': Zaliha corrects MP’s translation of 'brain drain'

'Longkang otak': Zaliha corrects MP’s translation of 'brain drain'

PARLIAMENT | It should be 'hijrah cendekiawan', minister says.
Hindu family's appeal over man's religious status resolved amicably

Hindu family's appeal over man's religious status resolved amicably

Mais, Shah Alam Syariah Court, S'gor government, agree to consent order.
Court bins Tommy Thomas’ attempt to strike out Shahrir’s suit

Court bins Tommy Thomas’ attempt to strike out Shahrir’s suit

Trial to commence in March 2026.
Chaos erupts as Shahidan alleges DAP tried to shut down Kemas

Chaos erupts as Shahidan alleges DAP tried to shut down Kemas

UPDATED 4.11PM | PARLIAMENT | DAP MPs deny allegation, tell Arau lawmaker to retract.
Govt mulling ombudsman system to address civil service complaints

Govt mulling ombudsman system to address civil service complaints

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says cabinet agreed to proposal on April 29.
COMMENT | Bandar Kinrara Tamil school poser

COMMENT | Bandar Kinrara Tamil school poser

Any resolution to the matter must prioritise school, pupils’ interests.
Minors can't be forced to take paternity test: Apex court

Minors can't be forced to take paternity test: Apex court

Forced procedure amounts to extreme measure invading child's personal autonomy - bench.
AirAsia X expands into Africa with a new intercontinental route between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi

AirAsia X expands into Africa with a new intercontinental route between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi

Set to take its first flight on 15 November 2024, this marks a historic achievement for AAX as the sole low-cost carrier in Malaysia to offer direct air connectivity to the colourful city.
Ministry seizes over RM1 million offensive publications, sex toys

Ministry seizes over RM1 million offensive publications, sex toys

Fifty-one individuals also detained in Ops Cetak raids.
6 former Bersatu reps confident their seats won't be vacated

6 former Bersatu reps confident their seats won't be vacated

Suhaili insists backing govt not in violation of party constitution.
Opposition MP urges Audit Dept to probe MAHB deal

Opposition MP urges Audit Dept to probe MAHB deal

PARLIAMENT | Wan Fayhsal reminds govt lawmakers of the failure of the embattled 1MDB.
Bestinet probe: PAC chief says 'Datuk Amin' not among witnesses

Bestinet probe: PAC chief says 'Datuk Amin' not among witnesses

PARLIAMENT | Bestinet founder Aminul no longer part of company - Mas Ermieyati.
DAY 12 | Cops probing into illegal pamphlet distribution

DAY 12 | Cops probing into illegal pamphlet distribution

This is the second police investigation opened in the by-election so far.
Matriculation: Zaid slams govt for prioritising quota over meritocracy

Matriculation: Zaid slams govt for prioritising quota over meritocracy

Quota, Article 153 won’t help country's economy, says ex-minister.
Muhyiddin gets passport to attend granddaughter's UK graduation

Muhyiddin gets passport to attend granddaughter's UK graduation

Court allows temporary passport release, prosecution raises no objection.
Muda calls out Saifuddin over torture, custodial deaths

Muda calls out Saifuddin over torture, custodial deaths

Chew says minister should not be sidetracked, address core message of UNCAT.
Decide on the use of Bestinet’s system, PAC tells Home Ministry

Decide on the use of Bestinet’s system, PAC tells Home Ministry

UPDATED 3.39PM | This comes after cabinet agreed to extend firm’s services for another 3 years.
LETTER | Can expelled MPs challenge party decisions in court?

LETTER | Can expelled MPs challenge party decisions in court?

Outcome will depend heavily on arguments presented before the courts.
LETTER | Why not go batik daily?

LETTER | Why not go batik daily?

It’s part of our heritage and helps local economy.
COMMENT | US trafficking report ranking upgrade: Not yet a victory

COMMENT | US trafficking report ranking upgrade: Not yet a victory

Govt urged to address critical areas for improvement to effect meaningful change.
COMMENT | Don't let politics become circus

COMMENT | Don't let politics become circus

It's crucial that the Madani government buck up.
Court bins Najib's leave action over house arrest

Court bins Najib's leave action over house arrest

UPDATED 10.42AM | Judge rules affidavits claiming existence of royal addendum amount to mere hearsay.
MACC denies Azam's role in viral claims involving enforcement agencies

MACC denies Azam's role in viral claims involving enforcement agencies

Information disseminated via email from a fake account bearing his name.
'Scammer' cons ex-deputy minister with non-existent project

'Scammer' cons ex-deputy minister with non-existent project

This results in losses amounting to millions of ringgit.
COMMENT | Should Malaysia ratify UN Torture Convention?

COMMENT | Should Malaysia ratify UN Torture Convention?

Difficult to accept minister's argument, bad laws need to be amended.
House arrest: Court to decide whether Najib can initiate judicial review

House arrest: Court to decide whether Najib can initiate judicial review

Ex-PM claims govt concealing existence of royal addendum.
MACC detains 2 more in Klang Valley highway corruption probe

MACC detains 2 more in Klang Valley highway corruption probe

Duo suspected of giving RM200,000 bribes to statutory body officials - source.
YOURSAY | Much ado over what is appropriate to wear

YOURSAY | Much ado over what is appropriate to wear

'Why the fuss over a shirt when he is decently dressed?'
'Wait-and-see' RON95 policy

'Wait-and-see' RON95 policy

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