Archive - 16 July 2024

MACC nabs highway concessionaire COO over alleged bribery

MACC nabs highway concessionaire COO over alleged bribery

The man in his 50s was detained after giving his statement.
Padu not bound by data protection law - Gobind

Padu not bound by data protection law - Gobind

PARLIAMENT | Minister notes PDPA only governs personal data procession in commercial transactions.
Ministry welcomes PAC's recommendations on public university financing

Ministry welcomes PAC's recommendations on public university financing

Higher education minister says PAC's findings are intended to ensure good governance.
Federal Court upholds death sentence for man who murdered stepson

Federal Court upholds death sentence for man who murdered stepson

Apex court panel rejects application to commute death penalty to life sentence.
PAC to launch proceedings against professors council next month

PAC to launch proceedings against professors council next month

Committee will also hold proceedings into water management and Mara this month.
Nearly deceived, Jelebu MP dares scammer to come to Parliament

Nearly deceived, Jelebu MP dares scammer to come to Parliament

PARLIAMENT | Jalaluddin says mysterious caller had his bank account, IC number.
Duo linked to cyberbullying death plead guilty to some charges

Duo linked to cyberbullying death plead guilty to some charges

Court fines maximum RM100 against an accused, postpones sentencing for the other.
MCMC takes statements from 2 over offensive comments on TikTok

MCMC takes statements from 2 over offensive comments on TikTok

Their phones and SIM cards have also been seized.
Diesel subsidy: 'VOP for contractors to be settled in a month'

Diesel subsidy: 'VOP for contractors to be settled in a month'

VOP to help contractors face rising costs after subsidy rationalisation.
Raub MP submits 2 motions for urgent debate on Teoh Beng Hock issue

Raub MP submits 2 motions for urgent debate on Teoh Beng Hock issue

Chow says they are matters of public interest, should be expedited.
Cops could have handled Teoh Beng Hock march better: Fahmi

Cops could have handled Teoh Beng Hock march better: Fahmi

Minister hopes authorities take note of issues raised by critics.
30 Years of Impact: Maaedicare Charitable Foundation Announces Health for Humanity Fundraiser Ball 2024 to Support Kidney and Heart Patients in Malaysia

30 Years of Impact: Maaedicare Charitable Foundation Announces Health for Humanity Fundraiser Ball 2024 to Support Kidney and Heart Patients in Malaysia

Titled "Health for Humanity Fundraiser Ball 2024 - 30th Anniversary,” the event seeks to raise essential funds to increase its services and strengthen support for kidney and heart patients throughout Malaysia.
HRD Corp threatens to sue The Edge over PAC, audit report findings

HRD Corp threatens to sue The Edge over PAC, audit report findings

Media company stands by its reports, vows to defend itself.
Disease outbreak bill that PM, Dzulkefly opposed revived, sparks concerns

Disease outbreak bill that PM, Dzulkefly opposed revived, sparks concerns

PARLIAMENT | New bill includes measures that both had said were open to abuse.
LETTER | Childhood immunisation saves lives

LETTER | Childhood immunisation saves lives

Don't put children at risk of getting vaccine-preventable infections.
'Dah makan dedak': Deputy speaker files police report on 'offensive' video

'Dah makan dedak': Deputy speaker files police report on 'offensive' video

Ramli says allegations are baseless, irresponsible and have elements of incitement.
Najib bids for house arrest at Court of Appeal

Najib bids for house arrest at Court of Appeal

Appeals court has set Oct 7 for case management.
Sg Bakap Chinese youth: Fuel subsidy could've caused low turnout

Sg Bakap Chinese youth: Fuel subsidy could've caused low turnout

Liu, 28, says many friends chose not to vote in July 6 polls.
Govt announces Rahmah student prepaid package priced under RM30

Govt announces Rahmah student prepaid package priced under RM30

Deal offered to students at selected public institutions of learning.
COMMENT | Walk of Justice: Foot injury bearable, but heartache hits hard

COMMENT | Walk of Justice: Foot injury bearable, but heartache hits hard

TBH-ADA only wanted to submit memorandum outside Parliament but police pushed us back.
Hunger strike for Palestine hit by online smear campaign

Hunger strike for Palestine hit by online smear campaign

QR codes not to collect donations but linked to campaign petitions.
Suspended Umno rep joins PAS

Suspended Umno rep joins PAS

UPDATED 7.51PM | Jailani has been a party member since last year, says Takiyuddin.
Albukhary Foundation tax issue: I didn't defame Guan Eng - Muhyiddin

Albukhary Foundation tax issue: I didn't defame Guan Eng - Muhyiddin

Ex-PM says was merely making a statement on what he told MACC.
Freedom of Information Bill: 'Panel to review denied requests'

Freedom of Information Bill: 'Panel to review denied requests'

PARLIAMENT | Govt doing this to be more open, to benefit people, says Kula.
Four-year-old girl dies after falling from 16th floor apartment

Four-year-old girl dies after falling from 16th floor apartment

The child was alone at home when incident occurred.
Newscaster shares anguish of reporting on friend’s murder

Newscaster shares anguish of reporting on friend’s murder

Cops suspect Nur Farah Kartini’s boyfriend of killing her.
George Town Festival organiser apologises for Malay 'exclusion'

George Town Festival organiser apologises for Malay 'exclusion'

UPDATED 12.05PM | Its promotion video has been taken down following backlash.

PN MPs' white ribbon protest 'not wrong' - deputy speaker

PN MPs' white ribbon protest 'not wrong' - deputy speaker

PARLIAMENT | 'So many white bands. Has there been a disaster?' an MP jibes.
LCS issue: Woman sues Rafizi for public apology

LCS issue: Woman sues Rafizi for public apology

Suit over minister’s claim plaintiff was wife of ex-minister linked to LCS scandal.
PKR Youth: Govt needs to show more empathy over Teoh Beng Hock

PKR Youth: Govt needs to show more empathy over Teoh Beng Hock

Haziq says authorities' reaction in yesterday's rally worrying, calls for more courtesy.
Saifuddin receives citizenship amendments proposal

Saifuddin receives citizenship amendments proposal

Proposal includes making overseas-born children citizenship provision retroactive.
Zaid questions extent of AG, PP powers to impose or drop charges

Zaid questions extent of AG, PP powers to impose or drop charges

Former minister cites DAA granted to KK Mart founder, wife and 3 directors.
Teresa to replace Kluang MP as deputy PAC chief

Teresa to replace Kluang MP as deputy PAC chief

UPDATED 1.50PM | PARLIAMENT | The replacement follows Wong’s appointment as TalentCorp chairperson.
Gaza needs 15 years to remove rubble caused by war: UN agency

Gaza needs 15 years to remove rubble caused by war: UN agency

Debris could contain unexploded ordnance, posing daily threat for Gazans.
Victims of AI-generated deepfakes urged to lodge police report

Victims of AI-generated deepfakes urged to lodge police report

Only victims can verify if their faces, voices have been used fraudulently. - Ramli.
Woman missing after delivering rental car found dead, murder probe on

Woman missing after delivering rental car found dead, murder probe on

Police nab suspect, a 26-year-old civil servant.
PM's Dept to propose syariah judicial appointments commission

PM's Dept to propose syariah judicial appointments commission

Relevant agencies to meet up and examine matter closely, Na'im says.
COMMENT | 3 friends' tribute to Noor Farida

COMMENT | 3 friends' tribute to Noor Farida

A trailblazing woman who chalked up many firsts.
14 roads in KL to close for Agong's installation on Saturday

14 roads in KL to close for Agong's installation on Saturday

387 personnel to escort dignitaries, control traffic, police say.
MAHB takeover offer set to be finalised in Q3: MOF

MAHB takeover offer set to be finalised in Q3: MOF

Ministry emphasises commercial transaction has no financial implications for govt.
YOURSAY | Education system - train crash in slow motion

YOURSAY | Education system - train crash in slow motion

'Lower the standard of education, and you lower the progress of generations.'