Archive - 24 July 2024

Man nabbed for allegedly kidnapping girl, 8, near Sg Buloh

Man nabbed for allegedly kidnapping girl, 8, near Sg Buloh

Goreng pisang seller allegedly returned her and another child the same day.
Moody's Ratings: M'sia to benefit from data centre demand spillover

Moody's Ratings: M'sia to benefit from data centre demand spillover

There has been an increase in investment, says firm.
Kelantan bans entertainment, loud noise on Thursday night

Kelantan bans entertainment, loud noise on Thursday night

It's to encourage Muslims to increase their acts of worship, says exco.
TikTok removes alleged illegal adoption account after Teo intervenes

TikTok removes alleged illegal adoption account after Teo intervenes

Scammer used another home address to con unsuspecting couples – Kasthuri.
Ex-MP wants wealth tax for super-rich, urges 'bold political will'

Ex-MP wants wealth tax for super-rich, urges 'bold political will'

It's a viable solution to fund essential social protection, welfare programmes, says Charles.
MACC remands CEO suspected of misappropriating RM270k

MACC remands CEO suspected of misappropriating RM270k

He is suspected to have used company funds for personal purposes.
Water disruption: 2 held over factory leak that caused odour pollution - DOE

Water disruption: 2 held over factory leak that caused odour pollution - DOE

UPDATED 9.16PM | Factory owner cleaned up premises and surroundings, Latiff says.
Your gateway to the engineering world

Your gateway to the engineering world

Mechatronic engineering equips students with the knowledge and skills which are essential for success in the future.
Education Ministry will respond to brewery donation issue - Fahmi

Education Ministry will respond to brewery donation issue - Fahmi

UPDATED 4.57PM | This comes after it was reported cabinet decided Chinese schools exempted from guideline.
Bersatu should be worried sick over Umno-PAS talks, Fahmi says

Bersatu should be worried sick over Umno-PAS talks, Fahmi says

UPDATED 4.34PM | Bersatu knows and understands they are a liability to Islamist party, PN - minister.
Beijing Declaration for Palestinian unity earns praise

Beijing Declaration for Palestinian unity earns praise

UN chief calls it a step in the right direction for regional peace.
Fahmi, govt object to Bersatu influencer's bid to unblock TikTok accounts

Fahmi, govt object to Bersatu influencer's bid to unblock TikTok accounts

Na'im claims it’s a violation of his fundamental right to free speech.
Group urges govt reconsider placing physiotherapy under TVET

Group urges govt reconsider placing physiotherapy under TVET

They say physiotherapy requires in-depth knowledge of human biology.
LETTER | Preventing young children from going missing

LETTER | Preventing young children from going missing

Parents should pay close attention, get off the phone.
Maybank assures its system is secure amid data leak claims

Maybank assures its system is secure amid data leak claims

Data of 22 million customers allegedly on sale in dark web.
Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child

Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child

33-year-old accused of committing offence against six-year-old boy.
US DOJ reaches agreement with Loo to recover Picasso artwork

US DOJ reaches agreement with Loo to recover Picasso artwork

This also includes a financial account in Switzerland linked to 1MDB funds.
Malakat Mall closure: Race, religion won’t help boost business

Malakat Mall closure: Race, religion won’t help boost business

Seeking own race's support is not a good business model, says academic.
Iconic Penang ferry sinks at Sultan Abdul Halim terminal

Iconic Penang ferry sinks at Sultan Abdul Halim terminal

Penang Port Commission working to salvage the ferry, Fire Dept trying to prevent oil spill.
PN leaders continue to roar over Tiger Beer fundraiser

PN leaders continue to roar over Tiger Beer fundraiser

Fadhli advises Aiman to not 'insult' the Chinese, Nurul says it's about ethics.
COMMENT | Should Chinese schools receive funds from breweries?

COMMENT | Should Chinese schools receive funds from breweries?

There are now a significant number of Muslims in such schools.
Akmal slams Loke for defending brewery donation issue

Akmal slams Loke for defending brewery donation issue

Umno Youth chief wants govt to stand its ground against DAP sec-gen.
Missing aviation fuel: Suspects released on police bail

Missing aviation fuel: Suspects released on police bail

Selangor police chief says probe papers are complete.
M'sian Bar appeals for court leave to challenge Zahid's DNAA

M'sian Bar appeals for court leave to challenge Zahid's DNAA

Leave was previously denied by High Court, citing AG's discretionary powers.
MMEA personnel to be equipped with bodycams

MMEA personnel to be equipped with bodycams

This is to ensure MMEA enforcers perform their duties with integrity.
Nenggiri polls: Gua Musang PAS says won't boycott Bersatu candidate

Nenggiri polls: Gua Musang PAS says won't boycott Bersatu candidate

Assurance given despite disappointment of not being able to field own candidate.
Lawmakers get leave to challenge Covid-era Parliament suspension

Lawmakers get leave to challenge Covid-era Parliament suspension

They want court declaration that Muhyiddin's advice to Agong was unconstitutional.
Malaysia Boosts Business Efficiency with New Expatriate Satellite Centre at KLIA Terminal 2

Malaysia Boosts Business Efficiency with New Expatriate Satellite Centre at KLIA Terminal 2

The new ESC at Terminal 2 follows the success of the initial ESC at Terminal 1, which was launched on 30 November 2021.
COMMENT | Senate must reject mule account legal amendments

COMMENT | Senate must reject mule account legal amendments

It is mind-boggling how the flawed legislation went past Dewan Rakyat.
DAP duo wants probe into alleged illegal adoptions on TikTok

DAP duo wants probe into alleged illegal adoptions on TikTok

Kasthuri says listed advertisement for baby adoptions, birth certificate preparation are dangerous.
LETTER | Cashless transactions – are we going too far too fast?

LETTER | Cashless transactions – are we going too far too fast?

The vulnerable struggle to keep up, left unassisted in navigating cashless systems.
LETTER | Govt should be funding Chinese schools, not breweries

LETTER | Govt should be funding Chinese schools, not breweries

Having breweries fund schools may give students inaccurate perceptions of alcohol.
Two Unicef vehicles come under fire in Gaza

Two Unicef vehicles come under fire in Gaza

UN official says clearly marked cars carrying children shot at, no injuries reported.
Nenggiri needs federal help, K'tan govt unable - deputy minister

Nenggiri needs federal help, K'tan govt unable - deputy minister

Rural area really needs financial strength of central govt, Ahmad says.
Firefly Launches Ticket Sales for Jet Operations from Subang Hub beginning 22 July 2024

Firefly Launches Ticket Sales for Jet Operations from Subang Hub beginning 22 July 2024

Firefly Launches Ticket Sales for Jet Operations from Subang Hub beginning 22 July 2024
LETTER | Some day, we shall all pay

LETTER | Some day, we shall all pay

Water is a basic necessity but pollution an unending story.
COMMENT | After Zulfarhan verdict, I still wonder what justice looks like

COMMENT | After Zulfarhan verdict, I still wonder what justice looks like

The death penalty should never be applied, but what punishment is just?
Ex-HRD Corp COO claims he was dismissed for being outspoken

Ex-HRD Corp COO claims he was dismissed for being outspoken

Ariff alleges CEO was unhappy after he questioned expenditures.
COMMENT | Enflaming brewery donations par for the course for PAS

COMMENT | Enflaming brewery donations par for the course for PAS

Parties competing to see whose shade of green is brighter.
YOURSAY | Double standards over funding for school

YOURSAY | Double standards over funding for school

'Isn't entire nation enjoying tax revenue from haram businesses?'