Archive - 2 August 2024

Perak religious department explains programme at Hindu temple

Perak religious department explains programme at Hindu temple

A 'dakwah' course participant's remarks have gone viral.
Attend public forum on social media licensing, Muda tells Fahmi

Attend public forum on social media licensing, Muda tells Fahmi

Involve more stakeholders over social media licensing discussion, minister told.
Ringgit ends at 14-month high versus US dollar

Ringgit ends at 14-month high versus US dollar

Bullish trend sees ringgit hit RM4.49 against the greenback.
Group urges pressure against Israel agent in Capt America movie

Group urges pressure against Israel agent in Capt America movie

Ruth Bat-Seraph depicted as Mossad agent in comics.
MyDigital ID rolls out online registration via mobile app

MyDigital ID rolls out online registration via mobile app

System is integrated with MyJPJ, HRMIS, MySejahtera, and MyGov so far.
DAP Youth leader condemns Bible course promoted near surau

DAP Youth leader condemns Bible course promoted near surau

Group has blatantly disregarded local sensitivities, Cassel says.
Paris 2024: Another semi-final heartache for Chia-Soh

Paris 2024: Another semi-final heartache for Chia-Soh

They lose to China top seeds Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang.
Social media licence: Bersatu MP claims govt misplaced priorities

Social media licence: Bersatu MP claims govt misplaced priorities

Wan Saiful raises the issue of 'unresolved' media council bill.
Defamation: Preacher, activist ordered to pay each other RM100k

Defamation: Preacher, activist ordered to pay each other RM100k

Zamri Vinoth, Arun Dorasamy sued each other over multiple Facebook posts.
Decarbonisation roadmap for aviation to be launched in Sept - Loke

Decarbonisation roadmap for aviation to be launched in Sept - Loke

It will encompass a few sectors and elements, says the minister.
Ministry plans to draft two bills, amend existing law before GE16 - Nga

Ministry plans to draft two bills, amend existing law before GE16 - Nga

A Shanghai-Putrajaya sister city relationship also being mulled.
Turkiye blocks access to Instagram

Turkiye blocks access to Instagram

No reason given for the move.
4 suspected kidnappers shot dead in Skudai

4 suspected kidnappers shot dead in Skudai

Four others arrested in the district, Shuhaily says.
COMMENT | Anwar’s deficits: Madani govt assessment Part 2

COMMENT | Anwar’s deficits: Madani govt assessment Part 2

Declining trust in Anwar weakens confidence in govt as a whole.
Bukit Aman may call up Beng Hock's family in probe over his death

Bukit Aman may call up Beng Hock's family in probe over his death

CID director says all new info will be evaluated.
Wan Saiful tells PN leaders to be mindful of their words

Wan Saiful tells PN leaders to be mindful of their words

'Say the right thing at the right place.'
Tan-Thinaah fall to top Chinese pair in semis

Tan-Thinaah fall to top Chinese pair in semis

National shuttlers lose match to Chen-Jia in three sets.
Top level decision to remove PM's social media posts - Fahmi

Top level decision to remove PM's social media posts - Fahmi

UPDATED 4.30PM | Meta reps will come to KL next week to explain further, says minister.
Loke: Special programme to transit from B1, B2 licences to B from Oct 1

Loke: Special programme to transit from B1, B2 licences to B from Oct 1

The programme has no end period, says the minister.
AirAsia fuels growth with the arrival of four new A321neos, strengthening total fleet to 221 aircraft

AirAsia fuels growth with the arrival of four new A321neos, strengthening total fleet to 221 aircraft

AirAsia fuels growth with the arrival of four new A321neos, strengthening total fleet to 221 aircraft SEPANG, 1 August 2024
Bersih invites Fahmi to public forum to discuss social media licence

Bersih invites Fahmi to public forum to discuss social media licence

'Govt seems keener on introducing legislation that further regulates speech and expression.'
M'sia open for business but will speak out against cruelty - Anwar

M'sia open for business but will speak out against cruelty - Anwar

Putrajaya to stand firm on no-oppression principle, PM says.
Anwar to discuss economic cooperation with Putin

Anwar to discuss economic cooperation with Putin

PM to visit Vladivostok at the Russian president’s invitation.
COMMENT | Real reason for PAS' brouhaha over brewery donation

COMMENT | Real reason for PAS' brouhaha over brewery donation

It's just another ultra-nationalist attack on Chinese education.
Mahkota rep Sharifah Azizah passes away

Mahkota rep Sharifah Azizah passes away

UPDATED 1.11PM | Her contributions to Johor will not be forgotten, says MB.
'Mentega Terbang' promotes apostasy, threatens public order: Saifuddin

'Mentega Terbang' promotes apostasy, threatens public order: Saifuddin

Home minister affirms affidavit against bid to lift film ban.
LETTER | Being an old lady in the hall of shame

LETTER | Being an old lady in the hall of shame

We often pit ourselves against natural law.
Zaid defends Ambiga's 'dictatorial govt' remark

Zaid defends Ambiga's 'dictatorial govt' remark

Madani administration not facing major crisis, no need for such strict action, he says.
Dosh issues stop-work order at Penang factory after forklift operator killed

Dosh issues stop-work order at Penang factory after forklift operator killed

Unstable forklift falls on a worker, killing him instantly.
Nenggiri polls: No early voting centre to open on Aug 13

Nenggiri polls: No early voting centre to open on Aug 13

All police personnel casting postal ballots, returning officer says.
Deputy home minister to represent M'sia at Ismail's funeral in Qatar

Deputy home minister to represent M'sia at Ismail's funeral in Qatar

Senator Mujahid and Home Ministry officials will accompany Shamsul.
S'gor's heart treatment scheme among key health initiatives, says exco

S'gor's heart treatment scheme among key health initiatives, says exco

Disease a leading cause of premature deaths among those aged 30-69: Jamaliah.
Shamsul: Officers don’t get absolute power under drug rehab law amendments

Shamsul: Officers don’t get absolute power under drug rehab law amendments

Drug addicts must obtain certification from registered medical practitioners for treatment.
Data breach notification system launched to combat scams: Teo

Data breach notification system launched to combat scams: Teo

It allows immediate reporting by the public to mitigate data leaks.
Israel vs Nepal badminton match aired unintentionally - RTM

Israel vs Nepal badminton match aired unintentionally - RTM

Match inadvertently broadcast for less than five minutes, it says.
Bestinet allegedly collecting 'medical' fee 2 years after contract lapse

Bestinet allegedly collecting 'medical' fee 2 years after contract lapse

Agencies also question additional fees imposed by the company.
Ismail Haniyeh killed by bomb planted in Iran guesthouse: Report

Ismail Haniyeh killed by bomb planted in Iran guesthouse: Report

Intelligence finds explosive device hidden two months before Wednesday's blast.
COMMENT | Anwar's misleading statements on debt reduction

COMMENT | Anwar's misleading statements on debt reduction

Could debt growth have been decreased further?
Pahang serious about land legalisation in Cameron Highlands - Wan Rosdy

Pahang serious about land legalisation in Cameron Highlands - Wan Rosdy

Programme aims to reduce leakage in state govt’s rent collection, MB says.
Jamaliah: Quotas, timeline needed to grow female leaders

Jamaliah: Quotas, timeline needed to grow female leaders

Quotas need a plan, otherwise merit is overlooked, the Selangor exco says.
Navy cadet looked tired, unwell but physical training continued - witness

Navy cadet looked tired, unwell but physical training continued - witness

Officer says she did not ask Soosaimanicckam if he was unwell.
COMMENT | What if Anwar passes Act 355 syariah amendments?

COMMENT | What if Anwar passes Act 355 syariah amendments?

The move is seen as pandering to conservative voters and courting PAS.
Sanusi rebukes Zahid over 'offers' for Nenggiri

Sanusi rebukes Zahid over 'offers' for Nenggiri

PN leader questions BN’s lack of action when it held the seat for decades.
Teoh Beng Hock case to be reinvestigated

Teoh Beng Hock case to be reinvestigated

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