Archive - 5 August 2024

OCM chief: I've got my own quota for Olympic guests

OCM chief: I've got my own quota for Olympic guests

Quota separate from accreditation cards for participating athletes and national team.
Civil servants can calculate salary hike rates under new scheme next week

Civil servants can calculate salary hike rates under new scheme next week

The new salary rates will take effect in December.
PM: M'sia should leverage rare earth industry’s vast potential

PM: M'sia should leverage rare earth industry’s vast potential

'Strengthening enforcement crucial to prevent resource exploitation.'
Zii Jia hushes critics, wins second Olympic bronze for M'sia

Zii Jia hushes critics, wins second Olympic bronze for M'sia

UPDATED 11.15PM | World No 7 defeats India’s Lakshya Sen 13-21, 21-16, 21-11.
Sim was alluding to Mandela's speech, Yii tells MCA Youth

Sim was alluding to Mandela's speech, Yii tells MCA Youth

DAP MP slams MCA Youth for 'playing politics' after criticising HR minister's speech at Palestine rally.
Mahkota seat tussle: Amanah should help us, says Umno leader

Mahkota seat tussle: Amanah should help us, says Umno leader

Ahmad rebuffs Amanah's bid to contest the Johor state seat.
Ex-Bersatu 6: No notice received from party on decision, says speaker

Ex-Bersatu 6: No notice received from party on decision, says speaker

Speaker's decision final according to Constitution, adds Johari.
Bangladesh PM resigns, army chief announces interim govt

Bangladesh PM resigns, army chief announces interim govt

Hasina reportedly heading to India via helicopter.
Cutting doctors' maternity leave violates their rights, Cuepacs pans MOH

Cutting doctors' maternity leave violates their rights, Cuepacs pans MOH

UPDATED 10PM | Union group says move may be legal but detrimental to workers' welfare.
Cops question activists at Palestine rally over 'sensitive' Blackrock placard

Cops question activists at Palestine rally over 'sensitive' Blackrock placard

Police stop activists from leaving govt event, tell them Blackrock is a 'sensitive' word.
PMO gives Meta tongue lashing over removal of PM's posts, wants apology

PMO gives Meta tongue lashing over removal of PM's posts, wants apology

UPDATED 7PM | Meta promises to issue a press statement soon.
No govt response to settle suit over Dutch model's death

No govt response to settle suit over Dutch model's death

Family suing govt over alleged negligence linked to Ivana Smit's 2017 death.
Bursa fundamentals strong, rout due to overreaction - economist

Bursa fundamentals strong, rout due to overreaction - economist

Global route due to panic selling, Sedek says.
Weak US job data pushes Bursa M'sia lower at mid-afternoon

Weak US job data pushes Bursa M'sia lower at mid-afternoon

Rise in US unemployment rate to 4.3pct in July triggers concerns over recession risks.
Rembia rep brought 'bankruptcy' upon himself, says Puad

Rembia rep brought 'bankruptcy' upon himself, says Puad

UPDATED 8.20PM | Umno leader points out Jailani signed SD before 2021 Malacca polls.
Activists slam Home Ministry visit to film fest as 'intimidation'

Activists slam Home Ministry visit to film fest as 'intimidation'

Ministry officials visited Freedom Film Fest over the weekend, but show continued.
MCA Youth irked as Merdeka linked with Palestine liberation

MCA Youth irked as Merdeka linked with Palestine liberation

Lee calls out minister's 'ignorance and distortion of facts'.
Food prices at school canteens expected to soar, govt help sought

Food prices at school canteens expected to soar, govt help sought

Canteen operators previously unaware businesses cannot use subsidised goods.
Johor DAP leader wants students to be more proactive over Palestine

Johor DAP leader wants students to be more proactive over Palestine

Sheikh Umar points out varsity students overseas have been protesting about it.
PMO summons Meta rep to explain pro-Palestine content removal

PMO summons Meta rep to explain pro-Palestine content removal

The meeting is expected to take place this afternoon.
Latheefa denounces govt's latest 'gimmick' to out-Islam PN

Latheefa denounces govt's latest 'gimmick' to out-Islam PN

Lawyer-activist hits out at plans to gather 24,000 tahfiz.
COMMENT | Why some problem gamblers can't cut their losses

COMMENT | Why some problem gamblers can't cut their losses

Understanding why chronic gamblers chase wins could help develop strategies to help them.
Delivery worker fails to reduce 18 years' jail for rape of 11-year-old girl

Delivery worker fails to reduce 18 years' jail for rape of 11-year-old girl

Appeals court upholds punishment, says deterrent sentence fitting for 'heinous' crime.
Kluang Amanah defends bid to contest Mahkota

Kluang Amanah defends bid to contest Mahkota

We must decide on this to ensure administrative matters continue, Zuhan says.
Chow extends Jagdeep's sick leave until Aug 9

Chow extends Jagdeep's sick leave until Aug 9

This is to enable Jagdeep to continue with treatment,’ he says.
Umno wants to bankrupt me with RM100m demand - Rembia rep

Umno wants to bankrupt me with RM100m demand - Rembia rep

How do I feed my children, Jailani asks.
LETTER | Education Ministry needs to get its house in order

LETTER | Education Ministry needs to get its house in order

The sidelining and force-feeding of Islam to non-Muslim children must stop.
As Amanah eyes Mahkota seat, DAP cites 'incumbency' principle

As Amanah eyes Mahkota seat, DAP cites 'incumbency' principle

Let BN, Harapan leaders negotiate without speculations in the media - Liew.
Zahid apologises for 'Hidup Israel' chant error at Palestine rally

Zahid apologises for 'Hidup Israel' chant error at Palestine rally

Deputy PM says he made a mistake in the heat of the moment.
Nube fails appeal linked to bank's VSS exercise

Nube fails appeal linked to bank's VSS exercise

It claims 2010 MOU requires HSBC to give three-month notice before restructuring.
Women performers barred from T'ganu temple event due to open space

Women performers barred from T'ganu temple event due to open space

A state exco says Muslims passing by can also see the event.
'Thank you, Pearly' - Thinaah's heartfelt message for partner

'Thank you, Pearly' - Thinaah's heartfelt message for partner

National shuttler happy and grateful to share precious moment with partner despite loss.
LETTER | Learning from Taman Rimba Kiara fiasco

LETTER | Learning from Taman Rimba Kiara fiasco

Both govt and private sectors must be accountable for their actions.
Cahaya Society wins €40,000 grant from Allianz Social Impact Fund 2024 to benefit the youth in Sandakan

Cahaya Society wins €40,000 grant from Allianz Social Impact Fund 2024 to benefit the youth in Sandakan

Cahaya Society was one of the 31 winners across the globe to secure the grant.
BigLedger Simplifies and Enhances Business Efficiency with Data Hubs and MyInvois Integration

BigLedger Simplifies and Enhances Business Efficiency with Data Hubs and MyInvois Integration

Seamless Integration With Leading ERP Systems
DAY 3 | 'Not many Chinese voters for MCA, DAP to help with'

DAY 3 | 'Not many Chinese voters for MCA, DAP to help with'

Nevertheless, Ahmad Maslan welcomes the parties to join in BN campaign.
LETTER | Another Permata course won’t make preschools safer

LETTER | Another Permata course won’t make preschools safer

Untrue that untrained teachers solely responsible for injuries caused to children at preschools.
The International School of Kuala Lumpur Celebrates IB And AP Exam Results

The International School of Kuala Lumpur Celebrates IB And AP Exam Results

ISKL students achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate and average IB score of 35 points, significantly higher than the worldwide pass rate, historically around 80 percent, and five points above the 2024 worldwide average of 30 points
PM: Chief secretary’s retirement a loss to civil service

PM: Chief secretary’s retirement a loss to civil service

UPDATED 10.50AM | ‘Zuki a crucial ally, pillar of civil service.’
Fahmi: Govt mulls developing social media platform for M'sians

Fahmi: Govt mulls developing social media platform for M'sians

‘Current platforms profiting from M’sians but do little to ensure user safety.’
COMMENT | Madani’s losing social media licence gambit

COMMENT | Madani’s losing social media licence gambit

Despite all the noise, government knows it can't do much.
Anwar should form new world order to fight Israel - Mat Sabu

Anwar should form new world order to fight Israel - Mat Sabu

PM has good reputation around the world, he adds.
Floods, rising seas make dumps more dangerous

Floods, rising seas make dumps more dangerous

Floods, sea-level rise and other climate issues worsen existing rubbish problems.
PM: M'sia to take in injured Palestinians, provide medical help

PM: M'sia to take in injured Palestinians, provide medical help

'I'm also in touch with other Islamic nations on providing humanitarian assistance.'
Kuala T'ganu ban on female singers

Kuala T'ganu ban on female singers

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