Archive - 12 July 2024

Home Ministry ready to issue passports valid for 10 years

Home Ministry ready to issue passports valid for 10 years

Announcement to be made after studies - Saifuddin.
Bar Council: Rafizi's remarks on Israeli's lawyer breached sub judice rule

Bar Council: Rafizi's remarks on Israeli's lawyer breached sub judice rule

Ezri chides minister for calling into question foreigner’s innocence before court made its judgment.
Speaker should have no power over anti-hopping law: Bersatu veep

Speaker should have no power over anti-hopping law: Bersatu veep

Law should be repealed if it does not fulfil intended purpose of enactment, says Ronald.
Exhaustion sets in for activist on third day of hunger strike

Exhaustion sets in for activist on third day of hunger strike

Mythreyar receives glucose drip after doctor finds his body weakening.
Bersatu 6 - MPs' sacking does not mandate seat vacancy: Fahmi

Bersatu 6 - MPs' sacking does not mandate seat vacancy: Fahmi

'Article 49A(2) clearly states dismissal does not mean party-hopping.'
Raghad 'barred' from visiting Taib’s grave, takes legal action

Raghad 'barred' from visiting Taib’s grave, takes legal action

Widow of late S'wak governor claims guard turned her away at cemetery gate.
Buy now, pay later: Credit exposure at RM1.42b in Q1

Buy now, pay later: Credit exposure at RM1.42b in Q1

BNPL commitments accounts for 0.07pct of total household debt as of end-2023.
Cyberbullying: PM wants stern action taken, says Fahmi

Cyberbullying: PM wants stern action taken, says Fahmi

TikTok ready to cooperate with ministry to overcome problem.
Undersea tunnel: Guan Eng submits representation to drop graft charges

Undersea tunnel: Guan Eng submits representation to drop graft charges

It is to challenge the credibility of a key witness’s testimony to the court, MACC.
Unfair to portray judges as 'un-Islamic', Aziz tells PAS

Unfair to portray judges as 'un-Islamic', Aziz tells PAS

DAP leader reminds Islamist party policies enacted must be within legal framework.
Domestic violence tops reasons for divorce in 2023 - report

Domestic violence tops reasons for divorce in 2023 - report

Legal group says 20pct of its clients seek divorce due to abuse.
MACC, govt disclaim responsibility over officers' alleged gang robbery

MACC, govt disclaim responsibility over officers' alleged gang robbery

'Any act against China businessperson was done outside scope of official duty.'
EU’s Global Gateway Initiative Unlocks New Opportunities for Education and Research in ASEAN

EU’s Global Gateway Initiative Unlocks New Opportunities for Education and Research in ASEAN

In a landmark discussion hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union (EU), H.E. Sujiro Seam, the EU, ASEAN and leading scholars from both regions came together to enhance cooperation in education and research.
N Sembilan issues campsite planning guidelines

N Sembilan issues campsite planning guidelines

The guidelines were developed following the fatal Batang Kali landslide in Selangor.
MOH refining rules on sale of smoking products

MOH refining rules on sale of smoking products

These include sale of e-cigarettes, vapes through vending machines.
LETTER | Make custodial death data transparent

LETTER | Make custodial death data transparent

Authorities also must reinvestigate past cases without delay.
PM: We're open to plugging anti-hopping law loopholes

PM: We're open to plugging anti-hopping law loopholes

Anwar notes that it was Bersatu that previously rejected similar measures.
Cops nab 18 over suspected online forex fraud

Cops nab 18 over suspected online forex fraud

Authorities believe they target South Korean and US citizens.
Papagomo sedition trial: Witness withdraws police report

Papagomo sedition trial: Witness withdraws police report

Hisham Sharudin retracts report after testifying in court yesterday.
Over RM2m missing, probe continues despite death of prime suspect

Over RM2m missing, probe continues despite death of prime suspect

Police are tracking down several individuals.
Second victim of poisoned crackers incident dies

Second victim of poisoned crackers incident dies

UPDATED 6.20PM | The two-year-old dies two days after his older brother's passing.
PM to table Budget 2025 on Oct 18 - Fahmi

PM to table Budget 2025 on Oct 18 - Fahmi

All ministers have been instructed to gather feedback from the ground.
Anwar's legacy marred by 'backstabbing' reform promise: PSM

Anwar's legacy marred by 'backstabbing' reform promise: PSM

UPDATED 4.46PM | Arutchelvan slams Dewan Rakyat speaker for letting rogue Bersatu MPs keep seats.
Disabled student sues schools over injury from 'bubur lambuk' incident

Disabled student sues schools over injury from 'bubur lambuk' incident

The 15-year-old seeks monetary compensation after suffering severe burns during school activity.

LETTER | Time to reframe political narrative

LETTER | Time to reframe political narrative

Harapan must make drastic changes now or be content with being a one-term govt.
Specific law against cyberbullying needed, NGO says

Specific law against cyberbullying needed, NGO says

Higher fines, longer prison terms, counselling programmes for offenders, Lee says.
Respect people's rights first - Akmal slams Harapan Youth leader

Respect people's rights first - Akmal slams Harapan Youth leader

Umno Youth chief says people have rejected political frogs.
LETTER | New matriculation allowance won't undo unjust admission policies

LETTER | New matriculation allowance won't undo unjust admission policies

Higher education needs comprehensive reforms, but piece meal solutions that merely placate.
A decade after MH17, 298 dead: Lest we forget!

A decade after MH17, 298 dead: Lest we forget!

43 Malaysians perished on flight MH17 on July 14, 2014.
Woman and teen friend charged with sex trafficking in Perlis

Woman and teen friend charged with sex trafficking in Perlis

They were charged with trafficking two girls, 16 and 14.
Papagomo arrested after attending sedition trial

Papagomo arrested after attending sedition trial

Lawyer uncertain which alleged offence his client is being investigated for.
Mind your words, analysts tell Rafizi over 'bahlol' remark

Mind your words, analysts tell Rafizi over 'bahlol' remark

'Maintain decorum when addressing criticisms.'
APU’s Actuarial Science programme gains global recognition

APU’s Actuarial Science programme gains global recognition

With both UK and US accreditation, APU stands out as a beacon of excellence for its Actuarial Science programme
COMMENT | Speaker's decision risks enabling next Sheraton Move

COMMENT | Speaker's decision risks enabling next Sheraton Move

The simple remedy is subjecting speakers' decisions to judicial review.
Postman more honourable than you, Zaid tells Johari

Postman more honourable than you, Zaid tells Johari

Former minister accuses speaker of overstepping his authority.
Tribunal orders employer to publicly apologise for sexual harassment

Tribunal orders employer to publicly apologise for sexual harassment

Apology statement requested by complainant, Women's Ministry says.
Court: Extradition provisions valid, no judicial encroachment

Court: Extradition provisions valid, no judicial encroachment

Govt succeeds in reinstating clauses in case linked to businesspersons wanted by US.
Analysts: Nenggiri polls crucial test for Umno

Analysts: Nenggiri polls crucial test for Umno

Getting revenge for Kelantan election and proving its support ahead of GE16.
Hospital Picaso Hosts Successful 3-day Art of Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery Conference

Hospital Picaso Hosts Successful 3-day Art of Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery Conference

This conference was aimed at fostering collaboration, sharing the latest advancements in surgical techniques and providing hands-on learning opportunities for the attendees.
87 kids abducted by estranged spouses last year - report

87 kids abducted by estranged spouses last year - report

'This is out of 251 kids affected by divorce.'
Govt studying, re-evaluating subsidies: Economy Ministry

Govt studying, re-evaluating subsidies: Economy Ministry

Subsidy rationalisation mechanism will be finetuned to ensure aid reaches the needy.
COMMENT | Where did it all go wrong for Madani?

COMMENT | Where did it all go wrong for Madani?

Recent Sungai Bakap defeat portends what's in store for GE16.
Ukraine can count on Nato for the 'long haul', says sec-gen

Ukraine can count on Nato for the 'long haul', says sec-gen

Violence and intimidation do not pay, Russia told.
COMMENT | Bersatu Six decision and the backsliding of reforms

COMMENT | Bersatu Six decision and the backsliding of reforms

Malaysia has a long history of 'using power to stay in power'.
After 15 years, how many Gen Z know about Teoh Beng Hock?

After 15 years, how many Gen Z know about Teoh Beng Hock?

UPDATED 11.36AM | DAP aide's death inspires new generation of youth to join his family's fight for justice.