Archive - 10 July 2024

LETTER | Beef up security at police stations

LETTER | Beef up security at police stations

Shutting gates at 10pm depicts a psychological chink in cops' armour.
What's the point of anti-hopping law, dejected Tuan Ibrahim asks

What's the point of anti-hopping law, dejected Tuan Ibrahim asks

PAS deputy chief laments disappointing decision by speaker on six ex-Bersatu MPs.
Bar calls for inquests following Saifuddin's zero custodial deaths claim

Bar calls for inquests following Saifuddin's zero custodial deaths claim

Lawyers' group says causes of death is for coroner to determine, not minister.
Govt to carry on with controversial River of Life project

Govt to carry on with controversial River of Life project

PARLIAMENT | Among planned actions are reappointing contractors, conducting detailed assessment, says Zaliha.
Speaker's decision on turncoat reps can backfire on govt, Shahrir says

Speaker's decision on turncoat reps can backfire on govt, Shahrir says

Umno veteran criticises self-serving ruling.
Group calls for openness on sexual health as student HIV rates spike

Group calls for openness on sexual health as student HIV rates spike

FRHAM believes this is crucial in helping young people make informed decisions.
Loke: DAP's anti-hopping rule unaffected by ex-Bersatu 6 decision

Loke: DAP's anti-hopping rule unaffected by ex-Bersatu 6 decision

UPDATED 5.04PM | Party chief says its rule was enacted pre-GE15, unlike Bersatu's.
Speaker opens floodgates for govt MPs to rebel without consequence

Speaker opens floodgates for govt MPs to rebel without consequence

UPDATED 4.23PM | Bersatu's rule to oust 6 MPs similar to measures taken by DAP, Amanah, Umno.
Activist begins indefinite hunger strike over Blackrock issue

Activist begins indefinite hunger strike over Blackrock issue

M Mythreyar will continue strike until government cancels MAHB share sales.
HRD Corp probe: I won't protect anyone, minister says

HRD Corp probe: I won't protect anyone, minister says

UPDATED 3.39PM | PARLIAMENT | We reported case to MACC 24 hours after audit report released - Sim.
COMMENT | MPs should support amendments that help child witnesses

COMMENT | MPs should support amendments that help child witnesses

Evidence of Child Witness Act revision essential to uphold children's rights in court.
Sg Bakap defeat: You can field Ong or KJ but results will be the same - Rafizi

Sg Bakap defeat: You can field Ong or KJ but results will be the same - Rafizi

UPDATED 3.40PM | Rafizi pans critics, points to 'polarisation deadlock' that won't change vote patterns.
Six ex-Bersatu MPs keep their seats

Six ex-Bersatu MPs keep their seats

UPDATED 4.03PM | Muhyiddin confirms Dewan Rakyat speaker made the decision yesterday.
Malaysia's Strategic Role in the Emerging Hydrogen Economy

Malaysia's Strategic Role in the Emerging Hydrogen Economy

With the Asia-Pacific region poised to be the next hydrogen superpower, Malaysia's strategic location and ongoing initiatives uniquely position us to play a crucial role in this transformative era.
FT Mufti Bill: Raja of Perlis objects to Council of Rulers' name being used

FT Mufti Bill: Raja of Perlis objects to Council of Rulers' name being used

Perlis mufti conveys ruler's message over bill the religious minister tabled on July 2.
No right to lawyer when merely questioned: MACC tells Ratu Naga

No right to lawyer when merely questioned: MACC tells Ratu Naga

Bersatu member suing MACC for the right to a lawyer.
DAP rep calls for investigation into River of Life project

DAP rep calls for investigation into River of Life project

PARLIAMENT | The RM4b project was highlighted by AG's Report as a flop.
Amanah, not Umno, should champion Malay cause in govt - analyst

Amanah, not Umno, should champion Malay cause in govt - analyst

The academic also questioned the party's perceived absence in Sungai Bakap.
Dash to Parliament leaves Loke momentarily out of breath

Dash to Parliament leaves Loke momentarily out of breath

PARLIAMENT | Minister's deputy briefly takes over answering questions while Loke takes a breather.
LETTER | Making court process less intimidating for child witnesses

LETTER | Making court process less intimidating for child witnesses

Upholding the best interest of children in the justice system.
Boy, 3, dies in poisoned crackers incident

Boy, 3, dies in poisoned crackers incident

Poisoned crackers hung on fence, believed to be targeting monkeys.
Mahathir appeals to open Batu Puteh RCI to public

Mahathir appeals to open Batu Puteh RCI to public

Ex-PM also seeking court order to remove ex-CJ Raus as RCI chair.
LETTER | The double-edged sword of social media

LETTER | The double-edged sword of social media

Governments and tech companies can harness its benefits with proper regulation.
Minister attributes diesel subsidy fleet card delays to oil companies

Minister attributes diesel subsidy fleet card delays to oil companies

UPDATED 11.40AM | PARLIAMENT | We will continue our engagement with the companies, says Armizan.
AG rejects Isham's apology, to proceed with contempt bid

AG rejects Isham's apology, to proceed with contempt bid

Umno man allegedly accused judiciary of biasedness in ex-PM Najib's cases.
LETTER | Concerns over dissolution of Mavcom

LETTER | Concerns over dissolution of Mavcom

Merger with CAAM removes the check-and-balance system.
Prem Rawat Live in Kuala Lumpur

Prem Rawat Live in Kuala Lumpur

Prem Rawat, the Man Behind Award Winning Words of Peace TV Series, will be in Kuala Lumpur!

Syed Saddiq confirms error in triathlon performance

Syed Saddiq confirms error in triathlon performance

UPDATED 2.39PM | This was an honest mistake on my part, says Muar MP.
Apex court bins widow's second bid over husband's death in custody

Apex court bins widow's second bid over husband's death in custody

Court rules there was a similar action against cops and govt.
BOH Celebrates 95th Birthday with the Community

BOH Celebrates 95th Birthday with the Community

Join the ‘95 and Brewing for Tomorrow’ Celebration from 17-21 July, 2024 at 1Utama and meet celebrities, Fazura and Azira Shafinaz

Mahathir turns 99

Mahathir turns 99

The former two-time PM was born July 10, 1925.
COMMENT | Warning signs for Harapan and Umno in Sg Bakap

COMMENT | Warning signs for Harapan and Umno in Sg Bakap

Poor communication, inability to counter narratives among reasons govt lost.
COMMENT | Finding acceptance as a trans man

COMMENT | Finding acceptance as a trans man

There's no more shame, my mother’s acceptance and love are far greater.
Gate closure: Cops to carry out duties as normal

Gate closure: Cops to carry out duties as normal

Public can still lodge reports at stations after 10pm gate closure.
YOURSAY | Reforms should benefit, not burden people

YOURSAY | Reforms should benefit, not burden people

'Bread and butter issues more important now than ideologies.'