Archive - 6 July 2024

‘We lost the narrative’, Penang CM says over Sg Bakap loss

‘We lost the narrative’, Penang CM says over Sg Bakap loss

SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | National issues like living cost said to play a part.
Dinner guests cheer as DAP rep announces PN victory

Dinner guests cheer as DAP rep announces PN victory

SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | Kepong MP says election results are a lesson from voters.
Cops probing alleged cyberbullying death involving TikTok user

Cops probing alleged cyberbullying death involving TikTok user

This is why govt committed to monitoring online content, minister says.
Minister asks for time, promises no 10A student left out of matriculation

Minister asks for time, promises no 10A student left out of matriculation

Education and Higher Education ministries working on it, Fadhlina says.
DAP welcomes BN statement to strengthen govt for GE16

DAP welcomes BN statement to strengthen govt for GE16

Let there be no thorn in the flesh of the govt, Loke says.
EC workers happy to help voters cast ballots

EC workers happy to help voters cast ballots

Some workers see it as a chance to contribute to the community.
PN officially wins Sg Bakap with larger majority

PN officially wins Sg Bakap with larger majority

Abidin wins with 14,489 votes against Joohari with 10,222.
Ministers, senior govt officials must seriously monitor village conditions: PM

Ministers, senior govt officials must seriously monitor village conditions: PM

Anwar says this is to ensure they aren't left out of development.
IIUM denies facing financial incapacity, instability

IIUM denies facing financial incapacity, instability

The university clarifies its RM17m deficit due to mandatory retirement payments.
Biden declares he's 'staying in the race', insists he can beat Trump

Biden declares he's 'staying in the race', insists he can beat Trump

'Not letting 90-minute debate wipe out 3.5 years of work.'
Stop misleading statements on matriculation, Sathia tells Indian NGOs

Stop misleading statements on matriculation, Sathia tells Indian NGOs

PKR leader says many have misunderstood PM's removal of matriculation racial barrier.
COMMENT | Massive migrant labour recruiting issues, cops must probe

COMMENT | Massive migrant labour recruiting issues, cops must probe

Haul up those responsible for administrative or criminal sanctions.
Pangkor folk object to special area plan, mull protest

Pangkor folk object to special area plan, mull protest

They say locals were not consulted about development plans.
Our priority is 1MDB asset repatriation - Saifuddin

Our priority is 1MDB asset repatriation - Saifuddin

Minister says this following Low’s settlement with US authorities.
Noh Omar: Puad's 'low class', I didn't use Najib's name to join Bersatu

Noh Omar: Puad's 'low class', I didn't use Najib's name to join Bersatu

Former Umno MP says he has long been disgruntled with Umno.
COMMENT | HRD Corp's defiance, denials cannot become truth

COMMENT | HRD Corp's defiance, denials cannot become truth

The company's top management cannot be allowed to control the narrative.
Zahid: Mara Inc to ensure no repeat of RM286.3m loss highlighted in audit report

Zahid: Mara Inc to ensure no repeat of RM286.3m loss highlighted in audit report

DPM says govt will find ways to address long-standing issue.
Dangerous sea snails and slugs found in Mersing waters

Dangerous sea snails and slugs found in Mersing waters

Fisheries Department advises public to abstain from water activities for now.
LETTER | Zero tolerance for HRD Corp's mismanagement

LETTER | Zero tolerance for HRD Corp's mismanagement

Heads must roll following shocking revelations in AG's Report, PAC report.
LETTER | Matriculation announcement exacerbates inequality, risks STPM

LETTER | Matriculation announcement exacerbates inequality, risks STPM

Racial quota must go if we’re serious about educational reforms.
COMMENT | MAHB deal: Merging control through public-private partnerships

COMMENT | MAHB deal: Merging control through public-private partnerships

Deal further reveals problems plaguing nation’s opaque GLC ecosystem.
'False afterthought' - Lawyer dismisses MCMC's clarification on activist's probe

'False afterthought' - Lawyer dismisses MCMC's clarification on activist's probe

Zaid insists Hishamuddin was treated like subject of probe throughout questioning.
At HRD Corp, PAC finds lavish events, trips, high-risk investments

At HRD Corp, PAC finds lavish events, trips, high-risk investments

RM3.2b invested increasingly into high-risk options, PAC hears.
Sabah, peninsula students form 'Haram' alliance to pressure Parliament

Sabah, peninsula students form 'Haram' alliance to pressure Parliament

We’ll champion issues affecting students and rakyat, group says.
MCA dismayed after 10A scorers fail matriculation bid

MCA dismayed after 10A scorers fail matriculation bid

UPDATED 3.03PM | This came about despite PM’s guarantees, Wee says.
COMMENT | MP pensions: Time to revise elected reps’ paycheques

COMMENT | MP pensions: Time to revise elected reps’ paycheques

High remuneration, pensions create gap between leaders’ and people’s aspirations.
SG BAKAP POLLS | Balloting closes at 6pm

SG BAKAP POLLS | Balloting closes at 6pm

Several voters seen arriving to cast their vote in the nick of time.
Committee discusses proposals to improve syariah courts

Committee discusses proposals to improve syariah courts

It would propose hierarchy of syariah courts to be expanded from 3 to 4.
Zahid: Many requests from ex-members to rejoin Umno

Zahid: Many requests from ex-members to rejoin Umno

Applications will be reviewed by party disciplinary board, Umno supremo says.