Archive - 9 July 2024

Sabah police chief calls Bung's drugs 'goreng pisang' claim outrageous

Sabah police chief calls Bung's drugs 'goreng pisang' claim outrageous

Jauteh says close to 9,000 narcotics offenders nabbed, 88pct charged in court.
After audit report, MPs want action on National Professors Council

After audit report, MPs want action on National Professors Council

PARLIAMENT | Lawmakers find it strange no internal audit panel was set up.
Palestinian solidarity group backs activist's hunger strike

Palestinian solidarity group backs activist's hunger strike

Govt hasn't done much other than verbal condemnation, humanitarian aid, SSP says.
Child witness amendment tabled for first reading

Child witness amendment tabled for first reading

Bill to allow and assess child witnesses to give evidence in court proceedings.
LETTER | End useless monthly ministry assemblies

LETTER | End useless monthly ministry assemblies

These long meetings are a waste of money and time.
Saifuddin: Police station gates to close after 10pm

Saifuddin: Police station gates to close after 10pm

PARLIAMENT | This follows the attack at the Ulu Tiram police station last May.
MACC obtains documents from HR Ministry in HRD Corp probe

MACC obtains documents from HR Ministry in HRD Corp probe

Officers spend an hour at premises in Putrajaya.
PKR MP calls for HRD Corp CEO's suspension pending probe

PKR MP calls for HRD Corp CEO's suspension pending probe

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 6PM | Hassan wants HR Ministry to refer company to police as well.
Court quashes Kedah govt's ban on gambling outlets

Court quashes Kedah govt's ban on gambling outlets

UPDATED 6.10PM | State govt has applied for a stay of execution pending an appeal.
Govt's weak communication a factor in Sg Bakap loss: Amanah Youth

Govt's weak communication a factor in Sg Bakap loss: Amanah Youth

Putrajaya's initiatives for youth not promptly relayed to them, says Khairul.

Letting scammers use your bank account can soon lead to 7 years' jail

Letting scammers use your bank account can soon lead to 7 years' jail

PARLIAMENT | Scams using mule accounts have been a thorn in authorities' sides.
Banks' job to probe fraudulent transactions, not victims: MOF

Banks' job to probe fraudulent transactions, not victims: MOF

PARLIAMENT | They must also bear losses caused by their negligence - deputy minister.
Jana Wibawa case: Aug 20 verdict on Muhyiddin bid for acquittal

Jana Wibawa case: Aug 20 verdict on Muhyiddin bid for acquittal

Appellate court to decide on ex-premier's review over four power abuse charges.
Govt sends drug rehab bill to PSSCs for refinement

Govt sends drug rehab bill to PSSCs for refinement

UPDATED 2PM | PARLIAMENT | This comes after pushback from medical fraternity, civil society, and lawmakers.
Brics: M'sia could become partner country first, says PM

Brics: M'sia could become partner country first, says PM

PARLIAMENT | Participation won’t be in conflict with M’sia’s foreign policies - Anwar.
Govt mulls cost of living allowances for STPM students

Govt mulls cost of living allowances for STPM students

UPDATED 1.17PM | PARLIAMENT | Initiative to attract students to take STPM.
Malacca govt applying again to develop Unesco heritage site

Malacca govt applying again to develop Unesco heritage site

Application under previous govt rejected, CM says.
LETTER | What's so difficult to care for ex-service personnel?

LETTER | What's so difficult to care for ex-service personnel?

It is a shame how we're treating our veterans, former police members.
White House denies Biden being treated for Parkinson's disease

White House denies Biden being treated for Parkinson's disease

Visitor logs reveal leading neurologist visited executive mansion eight times in eight months.
COMMENT | Sungai Bakap Part 2: Anwar govt bogged down

COMMENT | Sungai Bakap Part 2: Anwar govt bogged down

A serious and growing trust deficit in Madani govt.
PM vows action if govt machinery used for election campaigns

PM vows action if govt machinery used for election campaigns

UPDATED 12.27PM | PARLIAMENT | Anwar however points out this is allowed before and after nomination day.
Kapitan Cina estate: Court impeaches ruling based on false proof

Kapitan Cina estate: Court impeaches ruling based on false proof

Dispute involves a multi-million ringgit landed property in Kuala Selangor.
Don't run, don't delay, start allocation talks now - PM tells opposition

Don't run, don't delay, start allocation talks now - PM tells opposition

UPDATED 12.05PM | PARLIAMENT | Matter can be sorted through negotiation, says Anwar.
UTM and Big Ledger-Wavelet Group Sign Groundbreaking MoU to Benefit Students and Research

UTM and Big Ledger-Wavelet Group Sign Groundbreaking MoU to Benefit Students and Research

This partnership is set to open numerous doors for UTM’s faculty and students, enriching their academic and practical experiences.
MP SPEAKS | Govt hears people's woes but unpopular reforms necessary

MP SPEAKS | Govt hears people's woes but unpopular reforms necessary

Putrajaya acknowledges it needs to communicate recent decisions better.
PAS continues push to regain Nenggiri from Bersatu

PAS continues push to regain Nenggiri from Bersatu

Women's chief says constituents deserve a rep who will not switch alliances.

COMMENT | Did non-Malays shun Sg Bakap ballot box?

COMMENT | Did non-Malays shun Sg Bakap ballot box?

Examining polling district data and whether the 'Green Wave' persists.
S'pore Food Agency okays certain insects for human consumption

S'pore Food Agency okays certain insects for human consumption

These include types of crickets, locusts, grasshoppers, mealworms, honey bees.
K'tan to expedite exploration of non-radioactive rare earth elements

K'tan to expedite exploration of non-radioactive rare earth elements

This is to enable processing of raw materials, profit generation for state - deputy MB.
YOURSAY | Never take voters for granted

YOURSAY | Never take voters for granted

Matriculation issue, Umno Youth chief kept non-Malays away.
Madani losing non-Malay support

Madani losing non-Malay support

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