Archive - 18 July 2024

Drug dependants amendments to regulate rehab centres: Saifuddin

Drug dependants amendments to regulate rehab centres: Saifuddin

PARLIAMENT | Home minister points out rehab centres do not need to register.
Mythreyar vows to continue fight against MAHB takeover

Mythreyar vows to continue fight against MAHB takeover

Activist says he will carry on with other avenues after ending hunger strike.
Rulers' meeting discusses top civil service, commission appointments

Rulers' meeting discusses top civil service, commission appointments

Agong, IGP present at meeting.
Cops nab Orang Asli over 'offensive' video against deputy speaker

Cops nab Orang Asli over 'offensive' video against deputy speaker

The man from the Semelai tribe being held in Sentul.
Statelessness has no place here - Kedah princess

Statelessness has no place here - Kedah princess

She calls it a humanitarian issue that shouldn't exist in modern society.
HRD Corp CEO on garden leave tomorrow

HRD Corp CEO on garden leave tomorrow

UPDATED 9.56PM | Minister Sim confirms Shahul has been told to do so.
BN names K'tan Umno Youth chief as Nenggiri by-election candidate

BN names K'tan Umno Youth chief as Nenggiri by-election candidate

UPDATED 8.41AM | Party's state chief says Azmawi was chosen from a shortlist of three.
TBH group slams speaker's 'implausible' reason for rejecting motions

TBH group slams speaker's 'implausible' reason for rejecting motions

They call Johari's decision shameful and contradicts his party's reform promises.
Cops' measures were for safety, says Saifuddin on TBH march

Cops' measures were for safety, says Saifuddin on TBH march

UPDATED 9.10PM | Home minister says he sympathises with the activists' cause.
PKR MPs express concern over independent audit of HRD Corp

PKR MPs express concern over independent audit of HRD Corp

HR Ministry's move will allow others to dispute Auditor-General's Report, they warn.
Ex-Perlis MB received RM629k in cheques from travel agency: Witness

Ex-Perlis MB received RM629k in cheques from travel agency: Witness

Azlan accused of submitting false overseas travel claim, receiving proceeds from unlawful activities.
Home ministry to meet rulers council on citizenship amendments

Home ministry to meet rulers council on citizenship amendments

UPDATED 10.36PM | Amendments will be presented in parliament again in October.
Cyberbullying: Saifuddin echoes calls for harsher punishment

Cyberbullying: Saifuddin echoes calls for harsher punishment

UPDATED 7.30PM | Minister says it aligns with govt's view on severity of crime.
Govt should step up research into curbing antimicrobial resistance: PSSC

Govt should step up research into curbing antimicrobial resistance: PSSC

Committee says measures need to be taken before it becomes a catastrophe.
LETTER | Sabah Labour Ordinance amendments a long-awaited leap

LETTER | Sabah Labour Ordinance amendments a long-awaited leap

It signifies commitment to enhancing worker protection, modernising labour regulations.
LETTER | Terror threats could be major concern for Paris Olympics

LETTER | Terror threats could be major concern for Paris Olympics

Many groups have used the sporting event to highlight current issues previously.
3 Nenggiri by-election nomination forms bought to date, EC says

3 Nenggiri by-election nomination forms bought to date, EC says

Polling day is on Aug 17.
Dr M hospitalised in IJN since Monday

Dr M hospitalised in IJN since Monday

Aide says he was admitted for coughing, expected to stay several days.
Bumi economic transformation plan to be tabled next week - Zahid

Bumi economic transformation plan to be tabled next week - Zahid

Initiatives, strategies to be included discussed in a meeting today, DPM says.
RTD officer charged with 40 counts of failing to report bribery

RTD officer charged with 40 counts of failing to report bribery

He is accused of receiving bribes from a transport company.
Cikgu Juara Digital Annual Meet Up 2024: A Leap Towards Future-Ready Classrooms with Intel® and Arvia’s Virtual Lab Solutions

Cikgu Juara Digital Annual Meet Up 2024: A Leap Towards Future-Ready Classrooms with Intel® and Arvia’s Virtual Lab Solutions

Cikgu Juara Digital Meet Up 1 at the Ibis Hotel

PAS cries foul over TikTok videos removed from T'ganu MB's account

PAS cries foul over TikTok videos removed from T'ganu MB's account

Info chief Zurk calls it a violation of right to free speech.
July 29 verdict to compel wrap-up in probe over Teoh Beng Hock's death

July 29 verdict to compel wrap-up in probe over Teoh Beng Hock's death

Parents claim authorities were tardy in the investigation.
MH17: A grandfather and his grandson's backpack

MH17: A grandfather and his grandson's backpack

Kotte keeps close to heart the backpack with MAS tag his grandson carried on tragic flight.
PAC looking into calls for it to investigate sale of MAHB shares

PAC looking into calls for it to investigate sale of MAHB shares

PARLIAMENT | Mas Ermieyati confirms this after Putrajaya MP raises the issue.
'I will not surrender,' Machang MP says after given six-month suspension

'I will not surrender,' Machang MP says after given six-month suspension

UPDATED 3.39PM | PARLIAMENT | MPs vote to suspend Wan Fayhsal over using anonymous letter during debates.
Zahid withdraws defamation suit against Mkini

Zahid withdraws defamation suit against Mkini

UPDATED 2.02PM | Civil action concerns reports on Yayasan Akalbudi graft case against DPM.
We will revise IPCC Act when the time comes, Saifuddin says

We will revise IPCC Act when the time comes, Saifuddin says

PARLIAMENT | Minister responds to question on further empowering law in handling complaints on cops.
Citizenship amendments debate postponed again

Citizenship amendments debate postponed again

UPDATED 1.22PM | PARLIAMENT | It has been pushed to the next session in October.
Unlicensed vape vending machines will be seized - minister

Unlicensed vape vending machines will be seized - minister

This comes after concerns raised over vape vending machines becoming prevalent.
MP SPEAKS | Deadly cyberbullying trend demands urgent action

MP SPEAKS | Deadly cyberbullying trend demands urgent action

Stronger laws, heftier penalties needed to combat menace.
Rotary Club of Klang Valley Conducts Free Multidisciplinary Health Screening: Non-communicable diseases can be a silent threat

Rotary Club of Klang Valley Conducts Free Multidisciplinary Health Screening: Non-communicable diseases can be a silent threat

The Rotary Club of Klang Valley (RCKV) in association with the Malaysian Medical Association, Selangor branch drew more than 300 participants to a Free Medical Screening Camp held at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil, Taman PJS, Petaling Jaya. This medical camp is a pivotal initiative to benefit the B40 needy and urban poor multiracial community in the surrounding locality of PJS 1, Petaling Jaya.
Peter Anthony's appeal hearing adjourned to Aug 1

Peter Anthony's appeal hearing adjourned to Aug 1

Prosecution wants to look into an 'issue', but provides no details.
COMMENT | River of Life needs a new lease of life

COMMENT | River of Life needs a new lease of life

Short, medium, and long-term suggestions on how to revive ROL.
HRD Corp drops lawsuit threat against two other news portals

HRD Corp drops lawsuit threat against two other news portals

UPDATED 3.30PM | Letter of demand relates to reports on audit findings critical of the company.
Offensive comments during live streams traceable, minister warns

Offensive comments during live streams traceable, minister warns

PARLIAMENT | Remarks being gone after live sessions end is a misconception, says Fahmi.
Eastspring Investments Launches Dragon Peacock MY Fund: A Dual-Opportunity Investment for China and India Growth

Eastspring Investments Launches Dragon Peacock MY Fund: A Dual-Opportunity Investment for China and India Growth

Eastspring Investments Berhad (“Eastspring”), a Prudential plc company, today announced the launch of the Eastspring Investments Dragon Peacock MY Fund (“the Fund”). This innovative feeder growth fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation for investors.
MCMC probe into offensive remarks on parliamentary session 'absurd': LFL

MCMC probe into offensive remarks on parliamentary session 'absurd': LFL

Justification to curb 'widespread cyberbullying' is laughable, Zaid says.
Zahid: More non-bumi companies have halal cert compared to bumi

Zahid: More non-bumi companies have halal cert compared to bumi

PARLIAMENT | 'Efforts are being made to increase bumi companies' involvement in halal industry.'
Are you leading the ESG Narrative in the News?

Are you leading the ESG Narrative in the News?

ESGNewslytics.AI Amplifies Data-Driven Narratives for Transparent and Authentic ESG Communication
Akmal hitting 'wrong punching bag' over ex-Bersatu 6: PKR Youth leader

Akmal hitting 'wrong punching bag' over ex-Bersatu 6: PKR Youth leader

Haziq tells Umno Youth chief to direct his wrath toward Bersatu instead of speaker.
Cyberbullying culprits should be jailed, not fined, Esha's mother says

Cyberbullying culprits should be jailed, not fined, Esha's mother says

Puspa rues light sentence on those who caused her daughter to commit suicide.
COMMENT | What was untruthful about news reports on HRD Corp?

COMMENT | What was untruthful about news reports on HRD Corp?

Some relief for media practitioners after PAC and minister weighed in.
Stop pointing fingers over tourism guide book error, says ex-Malacca CM

Stop pointing fingers over tourism guide book error, says ex-Malacca CM

Idris says current state leaders need to take responsibility for the error.
Sabah's Bajau Laut hang by a thread after mass evictions

Sabah's Bajau Laut hang by a thread after mass evictions

Marginalised folk all packed up with nowhere to go as authorities close in.
DG: Fire Dept treats corruption allegations in promotions seriously

DG: Fire Dept treats corruption allegations in promotions seriously

It will be investigated thoroughly, says Nor Hisham.
Bintulu Port bills' approval reflects MA63 spirit - Fadillah

Bintulu Port bills' approval reflects MA63 spirit - Fadillah

It demonstrates Madani govt's commitment, says DPM.
YOURSAY | Nothing wrong with George Town

YOURSAY | Nothing wrong with George Town

'We should accept our history as part of our journey as a nation.'
KINIGUIDE | What is carbon storage and is it good for Malaysia?

KINIGUIDE | What is carbon storage and is it good for Malaysia?

Becoming dumping ground for captured carbon can be lucrative, but at what cost?