Archive - 1 August 2024

RTM asked to clarify absence of Zii Jia match live broadcast

RTM asked to clarify absence of Zii Jia match live broadcast

RTM's broadcast of Israel player's match questioned.
Penang CM prepared to extend deputy's leave if needed

Penang CM prepared to extend deputy's leave if needed

Allowing sufficient time for Jagdeep's ankle treatment.
Death toll across Gaza Strip surges to 39,480, over 91,128 injured

Death toll across Gaza Strip surges to 39,480, over 91,128 injured

Emergency services still unable to reach many dead bodies.
Three GOF personnel arrested over armed robbery in Semenyih

Three GOF personnel arrested over armed robbery in Semenyih

Selangor police chief says suspects fired several shots during robbery.
Chia-Soh advance to semis, Zii Jia reaches quarter-finals

Chia-Soh advance to semis, Zii Jia reaches quarter-finals

UPDATED 9.12PM | Men's duo defeats India, singles win over France.
Ministry: English teachers from S'pore won't affect local jobs

Ministry: English teachers from S'pore won't affect local jobs

Proposal still being scrutinised, qualified volunteers being identified.
Low water levels at Kedah dams not due to logging - MB

Low water levels at Kedah dams not due to logging - MB

Sanusi lays the blame on long drought and public usage.
Time's up: Malacca speaker to discuss action on defecting rep

Time's up: Malacca speaker to discuss action on defecting rep

14-day notice for Jailani to explain his defection expires today.
Nik Nazmi: No more single-use plastics at govt events

Nik Nazmi: No more single-use plastics at govt events

'New circular issued last month and presented to cabinet yesterday.'
Cops to reopen Teoh Beng Hock probe, Anwar pledges

Cops to reopen Teoh Beng Hock probe, Anwar pledges

UPDATED 6.47PM | PM announces investigation after long-awaited meeting with Teoh’s family today.
S'gor customs seize 231 luxury cars, trees, tobacco worth over RM30m

S'gor customs seize 231 luxury cars, trees, tobacco worth over RM30m

Six operations conducted in June and July to cripple smuggling activities.
'Dishonourable' to proceed with MAHB deal after Ismail's killing - PAS

'Dishonourable' to proceed with MAHB deal after Ismail's killing - PAS

Party to send three representatives to slain Hamas leader's funeral.
Sept 5 bail hearing for senior cop charged with murder of teen

Sept 5 bail hearing for senior cop charged with murder of teen

Nazri's trial set for 30 days until Jan 17.
Woman pushed into highway ravine, husband nabbed for attempted murder

Woman pushed into highway ravine, husband nabbed for attempted murder

The victim managed to crawl back up and was found by passers-by.
Forced testimony claim dents prosecution's case: Peter's lawyer

Forced testimony claim dents prosecution's case: Peter's lawyer

Counsel cites alleged MACC pressure on ex-Sabah minister's friend in forged document case.
Prosecution witnesses absent, activist granted DNAA again

Prosecution witnesses absent, activist granted DNAA again

Frustrated Wong says he just wants closure.
This is not 'Ops Lalang' govt, Fahmi rebukes Ambiga

This is not 'Ops Lalang' govt, Fahmi rebukes Ambiga

Former Bersih chief's views are hyperbolic, minister says.
Tan-Thinaah defeat S Korean pair to reach semis

Tan-Thinaah defeat S Korean pair to reach semis

National shuttlers win in straight sets in Paris Olympics.
Battling diabetes: Govt events to be less sweet

Battling diabetes: Govt events to be less sweet

Sugar to be reduced by half, drinks to be served without condiment.
Govt to hold Palestine solidarity rally on Sunday, says Fahmi

Govt to hold Palestine solidarity rally on Sunday, says Fahmi

UPDATED 3.41PM | Event to take place at Axiata Arena.
Possible fines, jail time await social media platforms that fail to register

Possible fines, jail time await social media platforms that fail to register

UPDATED 3.50PM | Punishment is under Section 126 of CMA, says Fahmi.
Rompin bus crash: Driver claims trial to reckless driving

Rompin bus crash: Driver claims trial to reckless driving

June accident claimed the lives of teachers.
Those who back Israel are the real terrorists, cries 'sad and angry' Dr M

Those who back Israel are the real terrorists, cries 'sad and angry' Dr M

Ex-PM says Ismail's struggle for Palestinian freedom will continue through others.
'I went to moon without rocket': Ex-MIC leader joins PAS

'I went to moon without rocket': Ex-MIC leader joins PAS

Manickam believes that Malaysians of all races have started to accept PAS.
M'sia slammed for joining Rimpac war exercise with US, Israel

M'sia slammed for joining Rimpac war exercise with US, Israel

Pro-Palestine group says naval games boost Israel's 'genocidal capabilities'.
Sexual harassment e-filing system to start operations in 2025 - Noraini

Sexual harassment e-filing system to start operations in 2025 - Noraini

Deputy minister says system will help address geographical challenges of filing complaints.
Court can't hear challenge on Labuan MP's membership cessation: Bersatu

Court can't hear challenge on Labuan MP's membership cessation: Bersatu

Party points out Societies Act states that internal decisions are final.
'I regret sending my son to navy,' says late cadet's father

'I regret sending my son to navy,' says late cadet's father

UPDATED 2.02PM | Police report lodged following Ipoh High Court's homicide ruling.
Report: US rule blocking export of chipmaking tech to China impacts M'sia

Report: US rule blocking export of chipmaking tech to China impacts M'sia

Guideline to be unveiled next month.
PAS insisted on me joining Bersatu, Nenggiri polls candidate says

PAS insisted on me joining Bersatu, Nenggiri polls candidate says

'Top leaders, including Hadi, told me it was a collective decision.'
Marine Dept DG charged with cheating

Marine Dept DG charged with cheating

His action resulted in shipping firms bringing in goods without ministry's approval.
'Academic certs for sale': Ministry to lodge report, take stern action

'Academic certs for sale': Ministry to lodge report, take stern action

Do not allow this kind of activity to continue, Zambry warns.
Accused mastermind of 9/11 agrees to plead guilty

Accused mastermind of 9/11 agrees to plead guilty

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others have reached a deal with US authorities.
LETTER | On course to realising tourist arrival targets?

LETTER | On course to realising tourist arrival targets?

Majority of entries into M'sia are via road and air.
PAC 'missed out a lot' in HRD accounting affairs, says ex-COO

PAC 'missed out a lot' in HRD accounting affairs, says ex-COO

Ariff says National Audit Dept should have done the job instead.
Nenggiri Orang Asli resettlement project to be completed by 2026

Nenggiri Orang Asli resettlement project to be completed by 2026

An official says the project is about 25pct complete.
Kill MAHB deal, MP says after Hamas leader's assassination

Kill MAHB deal, MP says after Hamas leader's assassination

Hassan urges halt to any direct or indirect ties with Zionist regime-linked entities.
COMMENT | Culture shock: Resettling into M'sia's sweet symphony

COMMENT | Culture shock: Resettling into M'sia's sweet symphony

It's a symphony composed by our people, played on the stage of our land.
COMMENT | Rise of right-wing extremism across the globe

COMMENT | Rise of right-wing extremism across the globe

All stakeholders in Malaysia must work together to counter this anti-democratic threat.
Sarawak PKR chief jabs at GPS' alleged history of vote buying

Sarawak PKR chief jabs at GPS' alleged history of vote buying

This is after a GPS leader said PKR should stay out of Sarawak polls.
Iran vows to retaliate over Ismail Haniyeh's assassination

Iran vows to retaliate over Ismail Haniyeh's assassination

It will when it deems necessary and appropriate, says UN envoy.
Anwar calls Meta 'biadab' after removal of post about Hamas leader

Anwar calls Meta 'biadab' after removal of post about Hamas leader

UPDATED 12.11PM | PM says platform insulted Palestinian people's struggles.
Ringgit nears 11-month high in 9-day rally against US dollar

Ringgit nears 11-month high in 9-day rally against US dollar

Local note marginally rises to 4.5875/5945 against the greenback.
COMMENT | For positive response, end selective prosecution

COMMENT | For positive response, end selective prosecution

Even the best laws would be met with suspicion if there is bias.
Two Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike

Two Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike

UPDATED 10.07AM |This brings the number of Palestinian journalists killed to 165.
Cops nab 3 luxury car theft syndicate suspects after 20km chase, shots fired

Cops nab 3 luxury car theft syndicate suspects after 20km chase, shots fired

Ipoh police say suspects crashed at toll booth, tried to flee on foot.
Dad fumes as world No 7 misses Paralympics over 'admin mistake'

Dad fumes as world No 7 misses Paralympics over 'admin mistake'

Zy Lee Kher assigned a bipartile slot instead of merit-based one, swimmer's father claims.
COMMENT | Unspoken tragedies: Malaysian women’s silent cry for justice

COMMENT | Unspoken tragedies: Malaysian women’s silent cry for justice

There is minimal discourse on domestic violence as it is often dismissed as 'women's issues'.
MMA urges probe on hospital surveillance system

MMA urges probe on hospital surveillance system

'Respecting patient privacy underpins trust in medical profession.'
US will seek Gaza ceasefire despite Hamas leader's death - Blinken

US will seek Gaza ceasefire despite Hamas leader's death - Blinken

Secretary of state says Washington not aware of or involved in assassination.
Orang Asli activist rues lack of consultation in Oraco’s takeover

Orang Asli activist rues lack of consultation in Oraco’s takeover

Eliana also slams Pahang govt and Jakoa as being ineffective.
Data protection law changes needed due to rapid tech growth - Gobind

Data protection law changes needed due to rapid tech growth - Gobind

Digital economy offers great opportunity but also risks, says digital minister.
Proposal to hold board meeting in Australia not yet approved: S'gor GLC

Proposal to hold board meeting in Australia not yet approved: S'gor GLC

Reports claiming it would happen are inaccurate and slanderous, says company.
YOURSAY | Time to wake up, Gerakan

YOURSAY | Time to wake up, Gerakan

‘PAS does not care two hoots about you.’