Archive - 19 July 2024

NGOs want Saifuddin sacked for ‘multiple failures’

NGOs want Saifuddin sacked for ‘multiple failures’

These include not investigating Teoh Beng Hock's death as murder.
I don't want to lie to voters anymore, says Rembia rep

I don't want to lie to voters anymore, says Rembia rep

Ex-Umno lawmaker cites party's alliance with Harapan and DAP.
MACC gets remand extension for highway concessionaire COO

MACC gets remand extension for highway concessionaire COO

The three-day extension is effective from tomorrow.
Calls to shut Georgetown World Heritage Inc unreasonable: CM

Calls to shut Georgetown World Heritage Inc unreasonable: CM

Chow says the company massively contributed to Penang's conservation.
Crowdstrike: Global IT outage not cyberattack

Crowdstrike: Global IT outage not cyberattack

Cybersecurity company's chief says issue caused by defective update to Windows OS.
Rafizi answers critics ‘ignoring facts’ on economy

Rafizi answers critics ‘ignoring facts’ on economy

Minister cites Statistics Department data to counter naysayers.
Pahang Orang Asli's customary land suit against govt goes to trial

Pahang Orang Asli's customary land suit against govt goes to trial

Four witnesses have been called to testify so far.
Saifuddin: Unislamic to recite qunut nazilah over Wan Fayhsal's suspension

Saifuddin: Unislamic to recite qunut nazilah over Wan Fayhsal's suspension

Home minister says opposition should not beseech God in bad faith.
Mythreyar lodges police report over alleged death threats

Mythreyar lodges police report over alleged death threats

Hunger strike activist laments false accusations thrown toward his cause.
Global internet outage disrupts multiple sectors

Global internet outage disrupts multiple sectors

Outage blamed on issues with cybersecurity platform and Microsoft.
Citizenship amendments receive rulers' nod, says home minister

Citizenship amendments receive rulers' nod, says home minister

UPDATED 7.30PM | Saiduddin says remaining process will begin in the October parliamentary session.
Teoh Beng Hock investigation papers passed to AGC - Saifuddin

Teoh Beng Hock investigation papers passed to AGC - Saifuddin

Police have called back witnesses to complete the papers, says minister.
Bersih calls for structural reforms in MACC

Bersih calls for structural reforms in MACC

It proposes creating a commission responsible for MACC appointments.
MACC must respect lawyer-client privilege: M'sian Bar

MACC must respect lawyer-client privilege: M'sian Bar

Criminal Law Committee issues reminder over recent anti-graft watchdog arrests of lawyers.

Nenggiri polls: Harapan machinery ready to help in BN campaign - Fahmi

Nenggiri polls: Harapan machinery ready to help in BN campaign - Fahmi

'We will give our best cooperation.'
Cabinet agrees to set up special panel to address cyberbullying

Cabinet agrees to set up special panel to address cyberbullying

Leaders share view that sterner action needed against social media platforms - Fahmi.
Burnt body: Three men charged with friend's murder

Burnt body: Three men charged with friend's murder

Body found in bushes near Semenyih Dam last month.
'Cowards': KJ flays govt for 'abusing might', suspending Machang MP

'Cowards': KJ flays govt for 'abusing might', suspending Machang MP

Clearly he's getting to you, Blackrock stooges, ex-minister says.
Rembia rep's allocation withdrawn for not being in line with govt

Rembia rep's allocation withdrawn for not being in line with govt

UPDATED 3.40PM | Malacca CM says Jailani bound by pledge as a govt assemblyperson.
COMMENT | George Town Festival video: Were Malays really excluded?

COMMENT | George Town Festival video: Were Malays really excluded?

The reaction of some Malays was expected.
Deaf advocacy NGO demands justice in e-hailing driver assault

Deaf advocacy NGO demands justice in e-hailing driver assault

'We may be deaf, but we are not silent'.
redONE Mobile Launches Affordable 5G Postpaid Plans Starting at RM38 Monthly!

redONE Mobile Launches Affordable 5G Postpaid Plans Starting at RM38 Monthly!

Enjoy lightning-fast data, unlimited calls, and access to social media on Malaysia’s widest coverage network
LETTER | Delay in debating citizenship changes adds to M'sian mums' suffering

LETTER | Delay in debating citizenship changes adds to M'sian mums' suffering

How much longer must Malaysian women endure such treatment?

Google Launches Advertising Revenue Lab Malaysia to Accelerate Digital News

Google Launches Advertising Revenue Lab Malaysia to Accelerate Digital News

Google today announced the launch of the Google News Initiative’s Advertising Revenue Lab Malaysia, supported by the Ministry of Communications. This comprehensive program is designed to empower small and medium-sized news publishers in Malaysia and equip local newsrooms with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the evolving media landscape.
Court defers Dr M's 'kutty' defamation suit against Zahid again

Court defers Dr M's 'kutty' defamation suit against Zahid again

Trial postponed to Aug 26 following ex-PM's hospitalisation.
COMMENT | Heatwave: Need for climate damages tax

COMMENT | Heatwave: Need for climate damages tax

Malaysia should seek reparations from fossil fuel firms.
MCA to leave BN?

MCA to leave BN?

UPDATED 4.50PM | A source says party no longer happy with position in coalition.
MCMC denies ordering removal of videos from T'ganu MB's TikTok

MCMC denies ordering removal of videos from T'ganu MB's TikTok

Agency says it takes PAS leader's 'unfounded and misleading claims' seriously.

Finding Home at ISKL: Celebrating the Class of 2024

Finding Home at ISKL: Celebrating the Class of 2024

On June 1, 2024, ISKL celebrated the graduation of 132 High School seniors, marking a significant milestone in their lives and underscoring the school's commitment to inspiring learners to shape their path as global citizens.
Country enjoys political stability, minister tells M'sian diaspora in Delhi

Country enjoys political stability, minister tells M'sian diaspora in Delhi

Johari says polls won't be held till 2027.
AG rejects Guan Eng's bid to drop graft charges

AG rejects Guan Eng's bid to drop graft charges

UPDATED 9.48AM | Hearing to continue on Aug 8.
Muda urges Johari to reconsider decision on ex-Bersatu 6

Muda urges Johari to reconsider decision on ex-Bersatu 6

Seats should be declared vacant, polls called, says party.
Xenophobia a political tool to justify Sabah evictions, activist says

Xenophobia a political tool to justify Sabah evictions, activist says

With state polls looming, Wong says the marginalised become easy targets.

COMMENT | How Umno-Baru is destroying Anwar's Madani coalition

COMMENT | How Umno-Baru is destroying Anwar's Madani coalition

Malay support for govt dwindles while disillusionment sets in among non-Malays.
Woman killed in three-vehicle accident

Woman killed in three-vehicle accident

Driver loses control of MPV, grazes lorry's right rear side, crashes into bus.
MCMC fines 3 for obscene comments on female infant circumcision

MCMC fines 3 for obscene comments on female infant circumcision

Internet regulator says lewd remarks directed at baby's doctor.
Wan Fayhsal suspended

Wan Fayhsal suspended

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