Archive - 8 August 2024

DNS measures help ensure safer online experience – MCMC

DNS measures help ensure safer online experience – MCMC

Bypassing protection steps could have adverse effect on families, regulatory body says.
Teen nabbed for posing as hospital staff to help 'perform surgery'

Teen nabbed for posing as hospital staff to help 'perform surgery'

UPDATED 9.34PM | Scrubs, hospital lanyard confiscated from suspect.
Food for Gaza: Instagram blocks fundraising event's account

Food for Gaza: Instagram blocks fundraising event's account

Artiste Yuna says not surprised by Meta's move.
'Starve Gazans to death': Palestine urges ICC arrest warrant for Israel's Smotrich

'Starve Gazans to death': Palestine urges ICC arrest warrant for Israel's Smotrich

'This is an explicit admission of adopting, bragging on policy of genocide.'
Investments rising despite M'sia's differing stance on Gaza, says PM

Investments rising despite M'sia's differing stance on Gaza, says PM

'E&E investments from the US make up a substantial 26 percent, which is significant.'
Police to record statements from Mkini journalists tomorrow: IGP

Police to record statements from Mkini journalists tomorrow: IGP

Questioning to take place at Dang Wangi district headquarters.
National diver Dhabitah advances to springboard finals

National diver Dhabitah advances to springboard finals

UPDATED 10.18PM | She takes the 8th place in the semi-finals.
MTUC backs Nube picket, slams vast wage gap between CEO and workers

MTUC backs Nube picket, slams vast wage gap between CEO and workers

Union group's move bold and decisive, a turning point, MTUC sec-gen says.
Extended Opportunity for Young Malaysian Filmmakers to Defend Digital Rights

Extended Opportunity for Young Malaysian Filmmakers to Defend Digital Rights

Jobless man charged for kidnapping, child sexual abuse

Jobless man charged for kidnapping, child sexual abuse

Leang claims trial to all offences.
Let Amanah, Umno have 'healthy competition' for Mahkota seat - Boo

Let Amanah, Umno have 'healthy competition' for Mahkota seat - Boo

Ex-Johor DAP chief says state can benefit if both sides can cooperate.
LETTER | Getting people to use public transport

LETTER | Getting people to use public transport

Many Malaysians hang pride, face value on cars.
M'sia must develop Asean economic integration as chair: Deputy minister

M'sia must develop Asean economic integration as chair: Deputy minister

This will increase bloc's economic resilience against global shocks, says Liew.
Murdered guest: Court orders hotel to pay over RM700k to widow

Murdered guest: Court orders hotel to pay over RM700k to widow

Suit concerns a Chinese national's stay in 2019, and subsequent death.
'Ask Tesla', Zafrul says over EV maker ditching M'sia factory plans

'Ask Tesla', Zafrul says over EV maker ditching M'sia factory plans

Manufacturer aborting projects across Southeast Asia.
BOH is 95 and Brewing for Tomorrow

BOH is 95 and Brewing for Tomorrow

Celebrating the BOH Ummph! with a promise to nurture SustainabiliTEA and CommuniTEA
Expert: Backlash against Norza shows 'ethical cyberbullying'

Expert: Backlash against Norza shows 'ethical cyberbullying'

People have right to criticise public officials, Loh says.
Authorities foil attempt to smuggle 731kg of subsidised cooking oil

Authorities foil attempt to smuggle 731kg of subsidised cooking oil

Two suspects have been arrested in Kota Bharu following a raid.
HSBC staff accuses union picketers of sedition, criminal defamation

HSBC staff accuses union picketers of sedition, criminal defamation

She claims picketers levelled untrue personal attacks, made her fear for safety.
Protect right to confidential sources, journo groups urge

Protect right to confidential sources, journo groups urge

UPDATED 6.46PM | Need to respect confidentiality of sources outlined in M’sian journalist code of ethics.
Graft trial of Hamzah's son to be heard by new judge

Graft trial of Hamzah's son to be heard by new judge

Presiding judge Rozina Ayub to be transferred on Aug 15.
SMK Bandar Seri Putra Won the Champion Title at Lotus’s Malaysia NaSIC’24 Grand Finale!

SMK Bandar Seri Putra Won the Champion Title at Lotus’s Malaysia NaSIC’24 Grand Finale!

NaSIC’24: Empowering Students to Innovate Sustainable Waste Solutions for the Retail Industry
Cops probing teen for allegedly disguising as staff of Serdang hospital

Cops probing teen for allegedly disguising as staff of Serdang hospital

14-year-old allegedly 'worked' at the public hospital for a week.
Late navy cadet's father submits memo to Bukit Aman demanding justice

Late navy cadet's father submits memo to Bukit Aman demanding justice

Memorandum outlines five points, urging for homicide investigation.
Govt going against own laws in contract workers' plight, claims group

Govt going against own laws in contract workers' plight, claims group

UPDATED 3.21PM | JPKK accuses govt of disguising permanent positions as fixed-term contract roles.
Don't blame non-Muslims for graft when faith is weak, Ayob says

Don't blame non-Muslims for graft when faith is weak, Ayob says

Deputy IGP chides those who turn corruption into a racial issue.
Businessperson charged with offering RM200k bribe to police inspector

Businessperson charged with offering RM200k bribe to police inspector

The accused pleads not guilty, court allows RM55k bail.
MP rebukes Anwar for misleading statement on Sabah allocation

MP rebukes Anwar for misleading statement on Sabah allocation

Beluran lawmaker says PM-announced RM16b is besides the obliged 40pct.
'Tesla's reported plans to scrap production in region may be commercial decision'

'Tesla's reported plans to scrap production in region may be commercial decision'

Miti assures this doesn't reflect nation's industrial reforms, improved investment landscape.
Prolonged heatwave causing disruptions throughout M'sia

Prolonged heatwave causing disruptions throughout M'sia

Fire and Rescue Department reports rise in drownings, fires, among other issues.
We're not sore losers, Yeoh responds to critics

We're not sore losers, Yeoh responds to critics

Minister cites 'Olympic values' on respect, friendship after backlash over praising Thai shuttler.
LCS protest: Apex court to determine validity of peaceful assembly law

LCS protest: Apex court to determine validity of peaceful assembly law

UPDATED 1.11PM | Muda sec-gen seeks to challenge validity of charge against him over LCS protest.
'Heartbreaking' - weightlifter Aniq just 1kg shy of podium

'Heartbreaking' - weightlifter Aniq just 1kg shy of podium

Aniq finishes fourth after failing 174kg lift in clean and jerk attempts.
Bersih calls BN usage of govt buildings in by-election 'clear violation'

Bersih calls BN usage of govt buildings in by-election 'clear violation'

NENGGIRI BY-ELECTION | Electoral watchdog says this gives the ruling party an unfair advantage.
M'sia proposes key measures at OIC meeting to champion Palestinian cause

M'sia proposes key measures at OIC meeting to champion Palestinian cause

They include finding ways to implement a recent ICJ advisory opinion.
Asset disclosure: Daim seeks MACC's report against him

Asset disclosure: Daim seeks MACC's report against him

Ex-finance minister claims he needs to see the complaint to ensure fair trial.
LETTER | No shortcut in root cause analysis of issues: MOH doctor

LETTER | No shortcut in root cause analysis of issues: MOH doctor

Physician questions ministry's poor responses to maternity leave and CCTV issues.
LETTER | What happened to promised foreign investments?

LETTER | What happened to promised foreign investments?

Tesla episode shows that govt should prioritise local investments instead.
COMMENT | Shoring up human rights, conflict resolution in SEA

COMMENT | Shoring up human rights, conflict resolution in SEA

Role of research, higher education as drivers of sustainable development cannot be overstated.
COMMENT | The clash between political strategy, national unity

COMMENT | The clash between political strategy, national unity

By staying out of Nenggiri, DAP feeds narratives that it's a Chinese party.
Give timeline on IPCC amendments, Saifuddin told

Give timeline on IPCC amendments, Saifuddin told

Suaram's Sevan Doraisamy reminds PKR sec-gen he is no longer a 'new minister'.
DAY 6 | Steer clear of 3R issues - deputy minister

DAY 6 | Steer clear of 3R issues - deputy minister

Let voters decide on who to represent them, Shamsul says.
COMMENT | Meta's conditional apology is censorship in disguise

COMMENT | Meta's conditional apology is censorship in disguise

How many times have Malaysians been subjected to censorship?
REVIEW | Just do it - an inspirational author shares her tips

REVIEW | Just do it - an inspirational author shares her tips

Liew Suet Fun urges people not to ignore their inner call for creative expression.
Thailand's Move Forward Party MPs to switch to new political party

Thailand's Move Forward Party MPs to switch to new political party

All 142 parliamentarians must join a new party within 60 days to avoid losing their status.
MPs challenged to defy party whips, reject citizenship amendments

MPs challenged to defy party whips, reject citizenship amendments

Activist Siti Rahayu calls on parliamentarians to speak out against regressive bill.
MIC open to welcoming back ex-members, says president

MIC open to welcoming back ex-members, says president

Party’s annual general meeting will take place on Sept 15.
YOURSAY | Norza, IOC accreditations should benefit athletes, not family

YOURSAY | Norza, IOC accreditations should benefit athletes, not family

'How did your wife and son contribute to M'sia's sporting chances?'