Archive - 17 July 2024

Machang MP faces six-month suspension for citing 'anonymous letter'

Machang MP faces six-month suspension for citing 'anonymous letter'

PM's Department claims Wan Fayhsal made serious, malicious allegations in Parliament.
MCMC probes 4 more offensive comments on Parliament proceedings

MCMC probes 4 more offensive comments on Parliament proceedings

Commission now investigating a total of 6 individuals.
MPs required to undergo health screening by Nov 11

MPs required to undergo health screening by Nov 11

Those who fail to do so will be shamed on Parliament's website.
Anwar to meet Teoh Beng Hock's family on Aug 1

Anwar to meet Teoh Beng Hock's family on Aug 1

UPDATED 10.52PM | PM's political secretary finalised meeting date with family, says Lee Lan.
MP questions gazetting part of Forest City with 'island' status

MP questions gazetting part of Forest City with 'island' status

'Island' involves reclaimed land, different from Langkawi, Hassan says.
EU tells Russia to own up to MH17 downing on 10th anniversary

EU tells Russia to own up to MH17 downing on 10th anniversary

Bloc's representative says The Hague proved the plane was destroyed by Russian missile.
Yeoh credits PM for Taman Rimba Kiara permanent housing

Yeoh credits PM for Taman Rimba Kiara permanent housing

Cabinet decides longhouse residents to get permanent homes.
USS Blue Ridge drops anchor at Port Klang

USS Blue Ridge drops anchor at Port Klang

KINILENS | Seventh Fleet flagship arrives at 9.30am for weekend-long port visit.
Cabinet committee moots new law for federal bodies

Cabinet committee moots new law for federal bodies

Meeting also discussed deaths in custody, Freedom of Information bill.
Clearer cyberbullying definition needed for right punishment - Fahmi

Clearer cyberbullying definition needed for right punishment - Fahmi

Many are dissatisfied with woman's RM100 fine in influencer cyberbullying case.
Mythreyar to end hunger strike tomorrow - group

Mythreyar to end hunger strike tomorrow - group

This comes as doctors voice concern about activist's deteriorating health.
The Risers drive community impact through engaging initiatives

The Risers drive community impact through engaging initiatives

Taylor’s College youth engagement arm empowers students with essential skills for real-world challenges.
National AI ethics guidelines to be finalised by year-end: Official

National AI ethics guidelines to be finalised by year-end: Official

Digital department head says all aspects need to be considered.
Dewan Rakyat greenlights amendments to Medical Act 1971

Dewan Rakyat greenlights amendments to Medical Act 1971

PARLIAMENT | Several key terms redefined to address specialist training issue.
Anti-govt rally organiser chased out of presser venue, claims intimidation

Anti-govt rally organiser chased out of presser venue, claims intimidation

Event space claims booking could not be processed, booking has been refunded.
Zahid: Malacca CM to take action against defecting Rembia rep

Zahid: Malacca CM to take action against defecting Rembia rep

Opposition now has three out of 28 seats in Malacca assembly.
COMMENT | Ex-Bersatu 6 opens door for MPs to fight bad amendments

COMMENT | Ex-Bersatu 6 opens door for MPs to fight bad amendments

Govt MPs could freely reject regressive elements when citizenship amendments are debated tomorrow.
LETTER | MRT, LRT, RTS, what else?

LETTER | MRT, LRT, RTS, what else?

Billions of ringgit spent, objectives not met, traffic woes continue.
Save Malaysia 2.0 rally to hit Tambun, Permatang Pauh, KL

Save Malaysia 2.0 rally to hit Tambun, Permatang Pauh, KL

UPDATED 5.54PM | Since first rally last year, people's wellbeing got worse, says Tun Faisal.
Legal contradiction allowed ex-Bersatu 6 to keep seats: Lawyer

Legal contradiction allowed ex-Bersatu 6 to keep seats: Lawyer

Haniff notes sub-clause states lawmakers shall keep seats if expelled from party.
WORQ partners with RapidKL to offer free day passes to MyCity Pass holders

WORQ partners with RapidKL to offer free day passes to MyCity Pass holders

MyCity Pass holders get to redeem a free Day Pass to experience working at any of their chosen WORQ coworking outlets near RapidKL stations in Klang Valley
LETTER | Streamlining specialist training through Medical Act amendments

LETTER | Streamlining specialist training through Medical Act amendments

Amendments will significantly enhance MMC's ability to ensure quality of medical specialists.
Sacked HRD Corp COO claims he was blocked from warning minister

Sacked HRD Corp COO claims he was blocked from warning minister

Ariff says he wanted to discuss issues at the agency, Sim says unaware.
Wanita MIC rues RM100 fine in cyberbullying death case

Wanita MIC rues RM100 fine in cyberbullying death case

Is a life worth only RM100, asks Saraswati.
Princess meets stateless boy as vote on citizenship amendments nears

Princess meets stateless boy as vote on citizenship amendments nears

Govt's planned citizenship amendments will be debated, voted on in Dewan Rakyat tomorrow.

PAS MP: Why ex-Bersatu lawmakers still labelled under PN?

PAS MP: Why ex-Bersatu lawmakers still labelled under PN?

PARLIAMENT | Speaker says while Bersatu wrote to him, PN hasn't.
LETTER | More TVET jobs through circular economy

LETTER | More TVET jobs through circular economy

TVET equips individuals with essential practical skills.
Minister cites due process amid calls to suspend HRD Corp CEO

Minister cites due process amid calls to suspend HRD Corp CEO

UPDATED 2.56PM | No one will be safe if they are found guilty, says Sim.
Petronas will pay 5pct to Terengganu if oil extracted there

Petronas will pay 5pct to Terengganu if oil extracted there

Only if extraction within 3 nautical miles from coast, minister says.
Teoh Beng Hock activists enraged after cops cancel questioning

Teoh Beng Hock activists enraged after cops cancel questioning

UPDATED 3.55PM | Group to proceed with lodging report on police violence at 5.30pm.

Bung invites Rafizi to see 'real poverty' in Kinabatangan

Bung invites Rafizi to see 'real poverty' in Kinabatangan

PARLIAMENT | Minister’s poor understanding of situation an insult to impoverished Sabahans - MP.
MOF officer: No letters show Guan Eng revoked Albukhary tax status

MOF officer: No letters show Guan Eng revoked Albukhary tax status

Witness subpoenaed by Muhyiddin testifies this during Lim's defamation suit hearing against ex-PM.
HRD Corp withdraws threat to sue The Edge - minister

HRD Corp withdraws threat to sue The Edge - minister

UPDATED 5.05PM | The govt agency was ordered to do so yesterday, Sim says.
BOOK REVIEW | Elegant work in its own class

BOOK REVIEW | Elegant work in its own class

Book on British colonialism is a must-read.
No need to rename George Town, Penang exco says

No need to rename George Town, Penang exco says

Wong reminds PAS MP that George Town is a Unesco heritage site.
Six found dead in Bangkok hotel room in suspected poisoning

Six found dead in Bangkok hotel room in suspected poisoning

Thai PM orders urgent probe.
Be courteous towards your own kind, Orang Asli activist tells Ramli

Be courteous towards your own kind, Orang Asli activist tells Ramli

Zurdi says ‘high class’ Cameron Highlands MP needs to engage with community.
Why Cybersecurity is Crucial for MyInvois

Why Cybersecurity is Crucial for MyInvois

Starting this year, this initiative mandates all businesses to transition to electronic invoicing, aiming to enhance tax efficiency and support the country’s digital economy growth.
MH17: Sorrow, trauma still envelop victims' families a decade on

MH17: Sorrow, trauma still envelop victims' families a decade on

The longing is always there, says late chief stewardess' mother.
LETTER | Tragic consequence of cyberbullying

LETTER | Tragic consequence of cyberbullying

Words have power, and online words can be especially destructive.
Stop 'intimidating' pro-Palestine rally attendees, group urges cops

Stop 'intimidating' pro-Palestine rally attendees, group urges cops

This harassment is an unacceptable abuse of power, says BDS Malaysia.
Experts want more details on Rafizi's carbon storage proposal

Experts want more details on Rafizi's carbon storage proposal

UPDATED 10.02AM | Project potentially good but more information is needed, they say.
Ahmad Maslan urges voters to choose rep who can develop Nenggiri

Ahmad Maslan urges voters to choose rep who can develop Nenggiri

Deputy minister points out important developmental agencies are all under federal government.
YOURSAY | DAP tones down for unity's sake

YOURSAY | DAP tones down for unity's sake

'Slow and steady will win the race.'
COMMENT | Are Malaysian parties afraid of democracy?

COMMENT | Are Malaysian parties afraid of democracy?

All mainstream parties have some form of restriction to prevent direct competition.
KK Mart pleads guilty

KK Mart pleads guilty

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.