Archive - 23 July 2024

Hot weather-related illness cases rise to 112

Hot weather-related illness cases rise to 112

Heat stroke-related deaths remain at five.
Orang Asli groups unhappy with engagement session on land issue

Orang Asli groups unhappy with engagement session on land issue

Event organisers did not give villagers fair chance to engage in discussion.
Bangladesh riots: Students relieved to escape scenes of unrest

Bangladesh riots: Students relieved to escape scenes of unrest

M'sians describe anxious days after phone, internet connection was cut.
Govt urged to focus on border authorities' ops, assets, appointments

Govt urged to focus on border authorities' ops, assets, appointments

Ismail also hopes for improved work procedures to curb corruption.
‘Less sugar, lower price’ campaign: Food items could cost less - group

‘Less sugar, lower price’ campaign: Food items could cost less - group

This follows Presma’s decision to lower sugar-free tea and coffee by 10 sen.
Govt wants WhatsApp, Telegram more proactive in addressing online misconduct

Govt wants WhatsApp, Telegram more proactive in addressing online misconduct

Platforms must take action on accounts, channels that violate local laws - Fahmi.
Court extends psych evaluation of youth charged with murdering pregnant girlfriend

Court extends psych evaluation of youth charged with murdering pregnant girlfriend

Report not yet ready, deputy registrar says.
Perantis IWK: Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Empowering Youth Towards Environmental Sustainability

Perantis IWK: Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Empowering Youth Towards Environmental Sustainability

The five-day program has combined theoretical, practical, team-work skills, and physical training aspects.
Qanvast Design Awards 2024: Celebrating Malaysia's Top 30 Interior Design Masterpieces

Qanvast Design Awards 2024: Celebrating Malaysia's Top 30 Interior Design Masterpieces

Get inspired by the dazzling creativity and craftsmanship of Malaysia's top interior designers
M'sian students arrive at KLIA from Bangladesh

M'sian students arrive at KLIA from Bangladesh

UPDATED 9.55PM | More than 120 M'sians have returned, others opted to stay behind.
Zahid: No official talks between Umno, PAS on electoral pact

Zahid: No official talks between Umno, PAS on electoral pact

However, Umno chief does not rule out possibility leaders met in their personal capacities.
10 held in fraudulent withdrawal of RM24.7m from FD accounts to be charged

10 held in fraudulent withdrawal of RM24.7m from FD accounts to be charged

Offences include being members of organised crime group, Ramli says.
Loke to consult cabinet on revising brewery donation ban

Loke to consult cabinet on revising brewery donation ban

'Guidelines shouldn't have such restrictions, especially for Chinese schools.'
Unity chief: PAS not brewing racial discord by rebuking deputy minister

Unity chief: PAS not brewing racial discord by rebuking deputy minister

Islamist party aware, appreciates presence of different races, says Halimah.
LETTER | Can court review speaker's ruling to retain ex-Bersatu 6 as MPs?

LETTER | Can court review speaker's ruling to retain ex-Bersatu 6 as MPs?

Answer depends on whether decision is a 'proceeding' under Article 63(1) of Federal Constitution.
Where's Menu Rahmah one year after Salahuddin's passing?

Where's Menu Rahmah one year after Salahuddin's passing?

Govt to continue with initiative amid difficulties.
LETTER | Urgent need to raise Bernama's transgender reporting standards

LETTER | Urgent need to raise Bernama's transgender reporting standards

News agency’s poor practices have ripple effect on reporting by other media outlets.
Saifuddin to review Forbes listing KL as 5th most dangerous Asean city

Saifuddin to review Forbes listing KL as 5th most dangerous Asean city

'Regardless of analysis, police are committed to ensuring public safety, order.'
Education minister: No exemptions, review of donation guidelines

Education minister: No exemptions, review of donation guidelines

Ministry probe to 'provide guidance' to ensure adherence to rules - Fadhlina.
School donation: Circular issued when MCA in power, DAP MP reminds Wee

School donation: Circular issued when MCA in power, DAP MP reminds Wee

UPDATED 6.35 | Chong urges DAP to use position in govt to resolve issue, stop making excuses for its failures.
Unscheduled water disruption in Selangor, KL

Unscheduled water disruption in Selangor, KL

UPDATED 3.40PM | This is due to odour pollution in Sungai Kundang, Sungai Sembah, Air Selangor says.
AirAsia should be compensated for IT outage, says Tony Fernandes

AirAsia should be compensated for IT outage, says Tony Fernandes

Business magnate says airlines have lost millions in revenue globally.
STPM 2023 records highest-ever national CGPA

STPM 2023 records highest-ever national CGPA

National CGPA improves to 2.84 points.
COMMENT | Proposals for reforming higher education

COMMENT | Proposals for reforming higher education

Ditching obsession with global rankings and clocking-in system.
Terengganu, Selangor top budget transparency index

Terengganu, Selangor top budget transparency index

Perlis, Kelantan, Kedah, and Pahang are at the bottom of the index.
AirAsia's expansion to Subang Airport reaffirms position as Malaysia's largest airline

AirAsia's expansion to Subang Airport reaffirms position as Malaysia's largest airline

AirAsia today announces the expansion of its operations in Malaysia to the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS)
Aiman calls PAS 'hypocrites' over brewery donation issue

Aiman calls PAS 'hypocrites' over brewery donation issue

Deputy minister points out PAS fine to sit with those who drink, eat pork during election season.
S'gor PAS upset over deputy minister's defence of brewery donation

S'gor PAS upset over deputy minister's defence of brewery donation

We must not compromise on schools disobeying ministry's circular, Halim says.

Harris secures enough delegates to win Democratic nomination

Harris secures enough delegates to win Democratic nomination

US veep receives endorsements from over 30 states.
Najib's son Nizar denies meeting PN leaders to topple Pahang govt

Najib's son Nizar denies meeting PN leaders to topple Pahang govt

Peramu Jaya rep says will never betray Umno and MB.
Batik Air Reinstates Subang – Penang Route on August 1st, 2024

Batik Air Reinstates Subang – Penang Route on August 1st, 2024

Batik Air is pleased to announce the highly anticipated reopening of its route between Subang SkyPark and Penang International Airport, commencing on 1st August 2024.
Evacuation of M'sians from Bangladesh expected to be complete today

Evacuation of M'sians from Bangladesh expected to be complete today

Flight carrying evacuees expected to return to KLIA2 this afternoon.
Six ex-students sentenced to death over navy cadet's murder

Six ex-students sentenced to death over navy cadet's murder

UPDATED 3.59PM | Appeals court finds group guilty of Zulfarhan's murder, reverses initial conviction.
No discussion about removing Jagdeep, Penang CM says

No discussion about removing Jagdeep, Penang CM says

We are praying for his speedy recovery, Chow adds.
LETTER | Ban all forms of asbestos

LETTER | Ban all forms of asbestos

CAP submits memorandum calling for asbestos ban.
LETTER | Why do local councils continue culling dogs despite ineffectiveness?

LETTER | Why do local councils continue culling dogs despite ineffectiveness?

More humane and effective approaches are available worldwide.
COMMENT | Ready or not, Rehab Act changes have been greenlit

COMMENT | Ready or not, Rehab Act changes have been greenlit

One can only hope the flawed amendments would push legislation reforms further.
6-year-old kidnapped in Johor Bahru safely found in S'gor

6-year-old kidnapped in Johor Bahru safely found in S'gor

UPDATED 12.23PM | The girl is found in Batang Kali, suspect taken to Johor for further probe.
Three held to assist in probe on missing girl

Three held to assist in probe on missing girl

Girl disappeared from a shopping mall in Iskandar Puteri on Saturday.
Don't let issues damage S'pore-Malaysia ties, Hsien Loong says

Don't let issues damage S'pore-Malaysia ties, Hsien Loong says

Appreciate hard-won and precious progress in relations, republic's senior minister says.
OIC slams Israeli attack on UN convoy to Gaza City

OIC slams Israeli attack on UN convoy to Gaza City

Islamic organisation calls for immediate halt to Israeli aggression.
'Showmen' around PM must be humble, not paranoid: Ex-minister

'Showmen' around PM must be humble, not paranoid: Ex-minister

'They are easily provoked, they have to rely on the cops and MCMC.'
US court orders Jho Low to forfeit 'flawless' diamonds bought for mum

US court orders Jho Low to forfeit 'flawless' diamonds bought for mum

The three diamonds are designed by famed jeweller Lorraine Schwartz.
Students returning from Bangladesh to get counselling, accommodation

Students returning from Bangladesh to get counselling, accommodation

Higher Education Ministry and Foreign Ministry to assist the students.
Marcos: Philippines won't back down in sea dispute

Marcos: Philippines won't back down in sea dispute

'The West Philippine Sea is ours.'
PAS harming racial ties with brewery issue – Dong Jiao Zong

PAS harming racial ties with brewery issue – Dong Jiao Zong

Chinese education groups say donations to schools should be commended.
Sabah PKR to defend Inanam, Api-Api seats in state election

Sabah PKR to defend Inanam, Api-Api seats in state election

Sepanggar MP will consider contesting in next year's state polls.
Securities Commission warns of AI-powered scams

Securities Commission warns of AI-powered scams

These include using deepfake to impersonate famous people for investment scams.
COMMENT | Fahmi’s order hollow as cyberbully fined RM100

COMMENT | Fahmi’s order hollow as cyberbully fined RM100

Why was such a serious crime prosecuted under the Minor Offences Act?
YOURSAY | Appointing allies to top positions still the norm

YOURSAY | Appointing allies to top positions still the norm

'Putting incompetents in positions of power will ruin the country'.