Archive - 7 August 2024

Protecting news sources a recognised principle, CIJ tells govt

Protecting news sources a recognised principle, CIJ tells govt

Media watchdog responds to police investigation of Malaysiakini.
Civil servant pay hike of 15 to 42.7pct expected - minister

Civil servant pay hike of 15 to 42.7pct expected - minister

Details to be available in 2025 Budget, Fahmi says.
Govt ordered to return 107ha ‘Duta Enclave’ land: Report

Govt ordered to return 107ha ‘Duta Enclave’ land: Report

Court rules land transfer must be completed in 3 months.
Distribution of Agong, Permaisuri portraits begins tomorrow - minister

Distribution of Agong, Permaisuri portraits begins tomorrow - minister

Members of the public can also get the official portraits for free.
Man's death penalty for killing Veterinary Dept official commuted

Man's death penalty for killing Veterinary Dept official commuted

Syahmie to serve 38 years in jail from his 2011 arrest date.
Twelve-year-old boy pleads not guilty to driving without licence

Twelve-year-old boy pleads not guilty to driving without licence

He is released on RM500 bail with one surety.
Diesel to be 5 sen cheaper starting tomorrow

Diesel to be 5 sen cheaper starting tomorrow

Retail price of diesel to be RM3.30 per litre until Aug 14.
MCA Youth: Reveal progress of probe in minister's husband's contract award

MCA Youth: Reveal progress of probe in minister's husband's contract award

Saw urges MACC to disclose Asia Mobiliti probe's progress.
Annuar seeks answers after claims Tesla not opening plant in M'sia

Annuar seeks answers after claims Tesla not opening plant in M'sia

UPDATED 7.13PM | PM previously announced EV plant would create thousands of jobs, he says.
Thai court dissolves opposition Move Forward Party

Thai court dissolves opposition Move Forward Party

Judges rule party leadership undermined political system.
PN leader disagrees with KJ, says anti-'UMDAP' sentiment strong

PN leader disagrees with KJ, says anti-'UMDAP' sentiment strong

History shows Nenggiri folk not fanatical supporters of Umno, PN leader claims.
Nenggiri campaign ongoing, Azizi can't halt polls, EC says

Nenggiri campaign ongoing, Azizi can't halt polls, EC says

MP seeking injunction linked to main suit over Bersatu membership cessation.
Shamsul Azri is new chief secretary

Shamsul Azri is new chief secretary

He replaces Zuki Ali, whose two-year contract expires on Aug 11.
Govt wants Meta to inform it of important guideline changes

Govt wants Meta to inform it of important guideline changes

Minister points to UK riots as example of why content moderation is needed.
Akmal wishes Rembia rep 'good luck' in raising RM100m

Akmal wishes Rembia rep 'good luck' in raising RM100m

Umno youth chief also reminds Jailani that he voluntarily signed an agreement.
Fahmi urges journos to cooperate with cops in probes over sources

Fahmi urges journos to cooperate with cops in probes over sources

Crucial for media to protect sources but existing laws apply, minister says.
Shuttlecock politics: DAP trades smashes with PN

Shuttlecock politics: DAP trades smashes with PN

UPDATED 4.23PM | Machang MP takes offence with minister's photograph, DAP lawmaker tells him to back off.
More than 1,000 Jeli Bersatu members quit party

More than 1,000 Jeli Bersatu members quit party

All leaders, members of branches resign, division dissolved today.
LETTER | Mass dog deaths in Penang and global scourge of canine parvovirus

LETTER | Mass dog deaths in Penang and global scourge of canine parvovirus

Let the vet do an autopsy to determine the real cause of death.
MN member Nazri distances himself from Annuar's pro-PN stand

MN member Nazri distances himself from Annuar's pro-PN stand

'Annuar is a PAS member. He can do his own thing.'
Meta's apology to Anwar gets Arab media's attention

Meta's apology to Anwar gets Arab media's attention

This is over the removal of posts on the assassination of a Hamas leader.
COMMENT | Human dignity: Towards building inclusive societies

COMMENT | Human dignity: Towards building inclusive societies

This is a challenging but necessary vision.
Najib: Bar AGM invalid, so review of sentence reduction void

Najib: Bar AGM invalid, so review of sentence reduction void

Lawyer claims breach of minimum 500 attendees requirement under Legal Profession Act 1976.
KPJ Healthcare's Transformation Journey Continues with Rebranding Launch, Signifying New Chapter

KPJ Healthcare's Transformation Journey Continues with Rebranding Launch, Signifying New Chapter

KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or “the Group”) is pleased to announce its major rebranding exercise as it unveiled its new brand identity today. This marks a significant juncture in the Group's rich history of over four decades as it intensifies its push for patient-centricity as the foundation for an exponential growth and competitive edge in the dynamically evolving healthcare landscape.
OCM responsible for funding own delegation to Paris 2024, says NSC

OCM responsible for funding own delegation to Paris 2024, says NSC

No govt money involved, council says.
Sports can unite us, PAS MP lauds doubles pair Chia-Soh

Sports can unite us, PAS MP lauds doubles pair Chia-Soh

Their achievement an inspiration for the young, says Ismi.
Nik Abduh compares Rembia rep to Hang Jebat

Nik Abduh compares Rembia rep to Hang Jebat

UPDATED 2.28PM | 'Historical' for former Umno assemblyperson to join PAS, he says.
Palestinian kidnapping: AG has power to choose High Court for trial

Palestinian kidnapping: AG has power to choose High Court for trial

Under Federal Constitution, prosecutors' powers are quite wide, bench rules.
Hamas names new political chief

Hamas names new political chief

Yahya Sinwar succeeds the slain Ismail.
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'illegal boycott'

Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'illegal boycott'

Tech mogul claims boycott cost the social media platform 'billions'.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's transitional govt

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's transitional govt

This comes after the Bangladeshi PM’s abrupt resignation.
DAY 5 | Bung: Political change in K'tan begins in Nenggiri

DAY 5 | Bung: Political change in K'tan begins in Nenggiri

Umno leader says difficult to develop state if ruling party different from federal government.
OCM chief defends family from online attacks, to leave BAM earlier

OCM chief defends family from online attacks, to leave BAM earlier

Norza hopes next leader can improve state of badminton in the country.
Low blow to use Zahid's slip of tongue as campaign tool - Ahmad Maslan

Low blow to use Zahid's slip of tongue as campaign tool - Ahmad Maslan

It won't catch on, says Umno supreme council member.
PM salary lower than six state MBs or CMs

PM salary lower than six state MBs or CMs

Anwar's forgone salary would've been much less than multiple state govt heads' at over RM30k.
Sri Tanjong ferry to be replaced after 20 years - Ahmad Maslan

Sri Tanjong ferry to be replaced after 20 years - Ahmad Maslan

New ferry expected to commence operations early next year.
Selangor MB unaware of alleged KHSB overseas meeting

Selangor MB unaware of alleged KHSB overseas meeting

'Any overseas activity must consider the interests and needs of the company.'
WHO worried over low Covid vaccine rates, rising cases

WHO worried over low Covid vaccine rates, rising cases

Expert says situation must be turned around.
YOURSAY | Zii Jia has made Malaysia proud

YOURSAY | Zii Jia has made Malaysia proud

'A bronze medal is still a great achievement.'
Bersatu: Labuan MP suit attempts to circumvent anti-hopping law

Bersatu: Labuan MP suit attempts to circumvent anti-hopping law

Opposition party responds to Suhaili's action over membership cessation.
Cops probe Malaysiakini

Cops probe Malaysiakini

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