Archive - 6 August 2024

Parliamentary Services Act: Absent MPs risk losing allowances - Johari

Parliamentary Services Act: Absent MPs risk losing allowances - Johari

Speaker says bill could be tabled at end of third Dewan sitting.
Bukit Aman lodges report over Mkini police reshuffle article

Bukit Aman lodges report over Mkini police reshuffle article

Probe carried out under Penal Code, CMA, police say.
Hold talks to prevent recurrence of athletes' problems, deputy minister says

Hold talks to prevent recurrence of athletes' problems, deputy minister says

Adam refers to issues faced by national shuttlers at the Paris Olympics.
60-day maternity leave does not violate regulations - Public Service DG

60-day maternity leave does not violate regulations - Public Service DG

Discretion in the hands of Hulu Langat District Health Office, Wan Dahlan says.
Bangladesh president dissolves Parliament

Bangladesh president dissolves Parliament

Decision taken after discussions with several quarters, including protest leaders, civil societies.
Internet providers plug loophole for accessing blocked websites

Internet providers plug loophole for accessing blocked websites

Issue was first noticed during automated, manual testing of networks yesterday.
Progressive wage: Govt looking to extend incentive for employers

Progressive wage: Govt looking to extend incentive for employers

Rafizi says decision will be based on data gathered from June-August.
Johor Amanah chief ready to meet BN counterpart over Mahkota seat

Johor Amanah chief ready to meet BN counterpart over Mahkota seat

Aminolhuda accedes to party president's request to refrain from further comments.
Umno is leading Nenggiri polls campaign as it knows better: Rafizi

Umno is leading Nenggiri polls campaign as it knows better: Rafizi

Allies' approach is to complement each other, PKR leader says.
'Don't just protect minority rights,' T'ganu exco tells DAP

'Don't just protect minority rights,' T'ganu exco tells DAP

Muhammad Khalil responds to ban of women singers at temple event.
KJ believes DAP's absence will help flip Nenggiri seat for Umno

KJ believes DAP's absence will help flip Nenggiri seat for Umno

Tengku Razaleigh's influence also a crucial factor to shape outcome, he says.
LETTER | CAP urges action against poisoning of stray animals

LETTER | CAP urges action against poisoning of stray animals

Poisoning is particularly brutal, causing physical pain and mental anguish.
Too costly for govt to build own social media platform - minister

Too costly for govt to build own social media platform - minister

Govt has more pressing concerns to address, Fahmi adds.
Police probing if suspect held in kidnapping case a paedophile

Police probing if suspect held in kidnapping case a paedophile

It follows discovery of sex toys, adult porn, child sexual abuse material at his home.
Fahmi: Meta reps couldn't give good answers, but PM accepts apology

Fahmi: Meta reps couldn't give good answers, but PM accepts apology

UPDATED 6.15PM | Those who came for meeting 'not ready' to respond, minister says.
Hospital camera live feed 'displayed by accident', MOH claims

Hospital camera live feed 'displayed by accident', MOH claims

Minister's press secretary says blunder happened during system trial run.
Stop criticising, let's celebrate Zii Jia's success, Yeoh says

Stop criticising, let's celebrate Zii Jia's success, Yeoh says

Minister commends shuttler's coach for helping him make it this far.
'No official statement', IGP says Bukit Aman reshuffle report 'untrue'

'No official statement', IGP says Bukit Aman reshuffle report 'untrue'

'Police urge all quarters to not quote unofficial sources particularly when involving security forces.'
Country's economy 'on right track' amid global stock market fall, says minister

Country's economy 'on right track' amid global stock market fall, says minister

Amir points out 'real economy' is what matters.
DAY 4 | PAS says funding given to all Kelantan reps

DAY 4 | PAS says funding given to all Kelantan reps

Wan Rohimi asks Azizi if he 'did any work'.
Dzulkefly: MOH reinstated doctors’ 90-day maternity leave earlier

Dzulkefly: MOH reinstated doctors’ 90-day maternity leave earlier

Issue involving Hulu Langat MOs resolved before it went viral, minister says.
Minister launches Child Development Dept to address abuse, neglect

Minister launches Child Development Dept to address abuse, neglect

Dept will have its own enforcement officers.
Nenggiri polls: My face is big, not thick like Lau's, says Loke

Nenggiri polls: My face is big, not thick like Lau's, says Loke

DAP sec-gen accepts that party may not be needed for campaign.
Subscribers can now read Malaysiakini with fewer ads

Subscribers can now read Malaysiakini with fewer ads

Say 'goodbye' to pop-up ads and 'hello' to a smoother browsing experience starting Aug 6.
HRD Corp fails to nullify suit over training course 'conspiracy'

HRD Corp fails to nullify suit over training course 'conspiracy'

Training providers suing over purported transfer of programmes to another firm.
Minister to raise doctors' maternity leave issue at cabinet meet

Minister to raise doctors' maternity leave issue at cabinet meet

UPDATED 3.21PM | I will gather all the necessary details and information, says Nancy.
Maritime DG put on leave pending criminal trial - minister

Maritime DG put on leave pending criminal trial - minister

Loke describes it as procedure for civil servants to be placed on leave when facing charges.
Meta restores PM's posts with note they violate guidelines

Meta restores PM's posts with note they violate guidelines

Post in question were concerning slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
PM: Easier DBKL approvals if developers build affordable homes

PM: Easier DBKL approvals if developers build affordable homes

Anwar explains this will help address housing issue in KL.
Cameron Highlands council demolishes Santorini-inspired attraction

Cameron Highlands council demolishes Santorini-inspired attraction

The construction did not get approval from the authorities.
Olympics: Guest accreditation cards not funded by govt - OCM

Olympics: Guest accreditation cards not funded by govt - OCM

UPDATED 12.30PM | Zii JIa's team self-fund trip to Paris.
Civil servant salary hike: PM expects higher service standards

Civil servant salary hike: PM expects higher service standards

It's the highest wage increase in nation's history, Anwar says.
COMMENT | Despite HRD Corp debacle, training levies should continue

COMMENT | Despite HRD Corp debacle, training levies should continue

Abandoning levy system will risk Malaysia's talent development.
'Ridiculous' reason, Guan Eng slams exco over women singers ban

'Ridiculous' reason, Guan Eng slams exco over women singers ban

UPDATED 12.50PM | It's discrimination against non-Muslims, infringement on their rights, says DAP leader.
Decision by Aug 28 to review Bersatu leader's Jana Wibawa charges

Decision by Aug 28 to review Bersatu leader's Jana Wibawa charges

Adam Radlan's representation is over 12 corruption, money laundering charges.
Zii Jia talks about pushing through media humiliation to prove worth

Zii Jia talks about pushing through media humiliation to prove worth

National shuttler says he had remained silent despite relentless criticisms.
Meta apologises for 'operational error' in removing PM's posts

Meta apologises for 'operational error' in removing PM's posts

UPDATED 1.05PM | This comes after it received a tongue-lashing from PMO yesterday.
Kota Raja Umno's bid for seat: PKR, Amanah to leave it to top leadership

Kota Raja Umno's bid for seat: PKR, Amanah to leave it to top leadership

This is because Harapan and BN are in a coalition govt, say leaders.
LETTER | Joining Brics: Anwar's pragmatic and strategic choice for M'sia

LETTER | Joining Brics: Anwar's pragmatic and strategic choice for M'sia

Malaysia is exercising its sovereign right to engage in global economic diplomacy.
Quit lobbying for Mahkota through media, Mat Sabu tells Amanah

Quit lobbying for Mahkota through media, Mat Sabu tells Amanah

Party president wants all Amanah members to focus on Nenggiri instead.
M'sians in UK remain on high alert following riots targeting Muslims

M'sians in UK remain on high alert following riots targeting Muslims

Many staying in following riots sparked by fatal stabbing of children and misinformation.
COMMENT | Why licensing won't control internet abuses

COMMENT | Why licensing won't control internet abuses

What it will do is control the flow of information to Malaysians.
Bukit Aman planning high-profile transfers?

Bukit Aman planning high-profile transfers?

Several senior officers expected to be transferred out of the agency.
YOURSAY | Regional mouse roaring on global stage

YOURSAY | Regional mouse roaring on global stage

'Get matters right in Malaysia first before preaching to rest of the world.'