Archive - 11 July 2024

No vacancy in Selat Klang state seat, S'gor speaker says

No vacancy in Selat Klang state seat, S'gor speaker says

UPDATED 10.04PM | Lau says insufficient evidence to confirm a casual vacancy.
S'gor reviewing policy banning foreign cooks at hawker stalls

S'gor reviewing policy banning foreign cooks at hawker stalls

Difficult to enforce move due to state's large population, Ng says.
Hunger strike: Mythreyar gets approval from Gaza children

Hunger strike: Mythreyar gets approval from Gaza children

Palestinian kids thank activist for his support.
Bumi student enrolment in SJKC nearly doubled in 10 years, says MOE

Bumi student enrolment in SJKC nearly doubled in 10 years, says MOE

Marked increase in 2024 as compared to 2014.
Penang reclamation goes ahead after 'dismayed' fisherfolk lose case

Penang reclamation goes ahead after 'dismayed' fisherfolk lose case

Zairil says it shows state govt complied with legal processes, required assessments.
Cops arrest second suspect in cyberbullying case

Cops arrest second suspect in cyberbullying case

Sentul police say the local man has been remanded for four days.
'Global agencies' credit rating bump will boost M'sia's attractiveness to more investors'

'Global agencies' credit rating bump will boost M'sia's attractiveness to more investors'

Economists say positive ripples already being felt.
Opposition MPs stage walkout over speaker's decision on turncoat reps

Opposition MPs stage walkout over speaker's decision on turncoat reps

UPDATED 7.59PM | PARLIAMENT | Hamzah says Johari's decision was wrong.
Puad cautions Syed Saddiq over perils of chasing popularity

Puad cautions Syed Saddiq over perils of chasing popularity

This is after Muar MP's disqualification from a triathlon event.
Raja of Perlis: FT Mufti Bill carries narrow definition of Sunni Islam

Raja of Perlis: FT Mufti Bill carries narrow definition of Sunni Islam

UPDATED 7.35PM | Ruler says it can easily exclude those from other Muslim countries.
JP Morgan's rating upgrade testament to govt's relentless effort - Fahmi

JP Morgan's rating upgrade testament to govt's relentless effort - Fahmi

Malaysia is on the right track, says minister.
BN to contest Nenggiri, ex-Umno man ready to battle for PN

BN to contest Nenggiri, ex-Umno man ready to battle for PN

Top coalition govt leaders have met and decided on the matter.
Former Nenggiri rep secures mid by-election campaign court date

Former Nenggiri rep secures mid by-election campaign court date

Azizi is seeking to prevent the by-election from taking place.
Rejected 10A scorers to get matriculation offers by August - Fadhlina

Rejected 10A scorers to get matriculation offers by August - Fadhlina

UPDATED 6.05PM | PARLIAMENT | 4,877 applications received, minister says.
NGO shocked vape tax revenue not used for health as promised

NGO shocked vape tax revenue not used for health as promised

RM141.11m have been collected on sale of vape liquids since May 1, 2023.
Concerned MP points to 33pct drop in Chinese marriages

Concerned MP points to 33pct drop in Chinese marriages

Sim urges Chinese community to pay attention to the trend.
Bank Negara keeps OPR unchanged at 3pct

Bank Negara keeps OPR unchanged at 3pct

Global economy continues to expand amid resilient labour markets.
MyDigital ID and Padu integration by August: Gobind

MyDigital ID and Padu integration by August: Gobind

PARLIAMENT | Integration with private parties under discussion, says minister.
Harapan-BN grassroots cooperation still subpar: Mujahid

Harapan-BN grassroots cooperation still subpar: Mujahid

Amanah deputy chief points to internal challenges contributing to ongoing inefficiencies.
Teresa: DAP was asked to keep a low profile during some by-elections

Teresa: DAP was asked to keep a low profile during some by-elections

UPDATED 4.27PM | Unfair to blame the party for coalition's Sg Bakap defeat, says DAP veep.
Speaker erred in anti-hopping law ruling, claims Bersih

Speaker erred in anti-hopping law ruling, claims Bersih

Group says situation raises concerns on effectiveness of legislation in ensuring political stability.
Govt lost RM185m in expired Covid-19 vaccines, Dewan told

Govt lost RM185m in expired Covid-19 vaccines, Dewan told

PARLIAMENT | This covers more than 9 million doses, Dzulkefly says.
Labuan MP files to quash expulsion from Bersatu

Labuan MP files to quash expulsion from Bersatu

UPDATED 4PM | Suhaili claims his expulsion was unlawful.
I lodged report against Papagomo to prevent riots: Witness

I lodged report against Papagomo to prevent riots: Witness

Testimony given during blogger's sedition trial.
Speaker will decide where we sit in Dewan, say ex-Bersatu MPs

Speaker will decide where we sit in Dewan, say ex-Bersatu MPs

UPDATED 3.31PM | This comes after they were allowed to keep their MP posts but became independent.
Chinese median household income 29pct more than bumiputera

Chinese median household income 29pct more than bumiputera

PARLIAMENT | Minister tells Dewan 2022 bumiputera-Chinese household median income ratio is 0.71:1.
Cyberbullying: Proposal for new law will be tabled to cabinet tomorrow

Cyberbullying: Proposal for new law will be tabled to cabinet tomorrow

There's time to present bill in Parliament now if cabinet decides to, says Fahmi.
Anwar's the one who doesn't understand Constitution: Muhyiddin

Anwar's the one who doesn't understand Constitution: Muhyiddin

UPDATED 1.42PM | Bersatu president cites Article 49A to counter PM's 'cherry-picking' claim.
Don't be champion of lottery fans, PAS warns Gerakan

Don't be champion of lottery fans, PAS warns Gerakan

Islamist party says defending gamblers will not earn Gerakan more votes.
LETTER | Time to let NPC go

LETTER | Time to let NPC go

It seems to be merely a hierarchical entity.
FT Mufti Bill will be referred to rulers, PM says after Raja of Perlis objects

FT Mufti Bill will be referred to rulers, PM says after Raja of Perlis objects

The bill defines what it means to be a Muslim who practices Sunni Islam.
Past govts allowed KL prostitution, gambling dens to thrive: Anwar

Past govts allowed KL prostitution, gambling dens to thrive: Anwar

UPDATED 12.31PM | PM believes elements of bribery are involved.
Fuel subsidy: Heads up will encourage profiteering - Rafizi

Fuel subsidy: Heads up will encourage profiteering - Rafizi

UPDATED 12.15PM | PARLIAMENT | With no advance notice, govt can prevent surges in price of goods, minister explains.
Razak not testifying implies complicity in Altantuya's murder, court rules

Razak not testifying implies complicity in Altantuya's murder, court rules

'There are questions that need answering and only he can answer them.'
PM says it's Bersatu's fault six MPs kept their seats

PM says it's Bersatu's fault six MPs kept their seats

UPDATED 11.30AM | Anwar cites Bersatu's objection to an anti-hopping clause.
MP SPEAKS | Hire more cops, keep police stations open

MP SPEAKS | Hire more cops, keep police stations open

Four more police personnel should be hired for each station in country.
COMMENT | Was the speaker's decision constitutional?

COMMENT | Was the speaker's decision constitutional?

Johari's allowing of former Bersatu MPs to keep seats raises eyebrows.
Court allows Daim's wife to get passport temporarily for overseas trips

Court allows Daim's wife to get passport temporarily for overseas trips

Na'imah says she has to go to London and Venice.
LETTER | Dark side of social media: Call for stricter regulations

LETTER | Dark side of social media: Call for stricter regulations

Anti-cyberbullying measures must be taken.
PAC: Other ministers should follow Sim's example

PAC: Other ministers should follow Sim's example

Committee commends human resources minister's proactiveness in addressing HRD Corp debacle.
Govt to review National Professors Council after audit report

Govt to review National Professors Council after audit report

PARLIAMENT | Minister acknowledges financial mismanagement in audit report.
Sanusi warns of the hereafter after Kedah gambling ban quashed

Sanusi warns of the hereafter after Kedah gambling ban quashed

'Those involved will answer to God,' says the MB.
COMMENT | Health over handcuffs - different approach to drug use

COMMENT | Health over handcuffs - different approach to drug use

Drug law reforms needed to prioritise harm reduction and treatment.
COMMENT | Not all police stations will 'tutup kedai' at 10pm

COMMENT | Not all police stations will 'tutup kedai' at 10pm

Other methodologies can be used to ensure police stations are safe.
YOURSAY | Take action on those behind HRD Corp fiasco now

YOURSAY | Take action on those behind HRD Corp fiasco now

’Stop deferring it by having another audit.’