Archive - 12 August 2024

Japanese cyclist apologises for crash that took out Shah Firdaus

Japanese cyclist apologises for crash that took out Shah Firdaus

This comes as angry M'sian netizens leave barrage of comments on Nakano's social media.
Teen impersonating hospital staff has history of psychiatric treatment - cops

Teen impersonating hospital staff has history of psychiatric treatment - cops

Police reveal 14-year-old used mother's IC to gain access to hospital.
Boy's death: Teens ordered to enter defence on initial murder charge

Boy's death: Teens ordered to enter defence on initial murder charge

Court of Appeal overturns amended charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Cops tracking down 4 suspects involved in abducting Chinese national

Cops tracking down 4 suspects involved in abducting Chinese national

Police are hunting down 3 men and a woman to complete investigation.
Amanah chief: National leadership to decide Mahkota candidate

Amanah chief: National leadership to decide Mahkota candidate

This comes after Kluang Amanah chief said it is prepared to field a candidate.
Zahid not a hero, Dr M says in panning 'save Umno' claim

Zahid not a hero, Dr M says in panning 'save Umno' claim

UPDATED 7PM | Ex-PM reminds party chief of its worst electoral defeat in 2018.
Sec-gens of ministries told to submit new bills to Dewan 14 days early

Sec-gens of ministries told to submit new bills to Dewan 14 days early

Johari says this would give MPs more time to review documents.
Fresh graduate charged with drink-driving, killing two college students

Fresh graduate charged with drink-driving, killing two college students

The 23-year-old pleads not guilty to the charges.
Minister: Prolonged dry spell impacting Kelantan's rice yields this year

Minister: Prolonged dry spell impacting Kelantan's rice yields this year

Cloud seeding efforts have not yielded the desired results, says Mohamad.
Eight houses demolished in sudden Semporna raid

Eight houses demolished in sudden Semporna raid

UPDATED 6.51PM | Bajau Laut, Suluk villagers alert activist Mukmin to operation.
'Two versus one, no problem,' Wan Fayhsal tells Rafizi, Fahmi on debate

'Two versus one, no problem,' Wan Fayhsal tells Rafizi, Fahmi on debate

Bersatu leader is awaiting a reply from both ministers.
Annuar questions BN's costly helicopter travels in Nenggiri

Annuar questions BN's costly helicopter travels in Nenggiri

UPDATED 7.40PM | NENGGIRI BY-ELECTION | PN leader claims chartering aircraft can cost over RM300k.
Batu Puteh RCI presents final report to Agong

Batu Puteh RCI presents final report to Agong

Panel members meet Sultan Ibrahim in Istana Negara.
Respect non-Muslims' houses of worship, MCA leader tells T'ganu mufti

Respect non-Muslims' houses of worship, MCA leader tells T'ganu mufti

Don't impose one's religious views on another, says Wee.
Opposition Bangladeshi politician mulling return home: Lawyer

Opposition Bangladeshi politician mulling return home: Lawyer

This follows fleeing of ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina after weeks of deadly protests.
Don't be keyboard warrior - Chong Wei

Don't be keyboard warrior - Chong Wei

Badminton legend urges netizens to provide support, constructive feedback to athletes instead.
PM to public-funded organisations: Avoid 'excesses' in operations

PM to public-funded organisations: Avoid 'excesses' in operations

Anwar reminds them not to operate like private entities.
Mosti to develop M'sian Innovation Index to boost economic performance

Mosti to develop M'sian Innovation Index to boost economic performance

Chang emphasises importance of public's involvement.
Zahid says it again, Kesedar land under federal, not state's purview

Zahid says it again, Kesedar land under federal, not state's purview

UPDATED 3.57PM | NENGGIRI BY-ELECTION | BN chair reiterates federal govt will deal with settlers.
Over 3,000 outdated laws need to be reviewed, Azalina says

Over 3,000 outdated laws need to be reviewed, Azalina says

List to be compiled for PM's consideration for further action, she says.
M'sians in Russia's Kursk urged to stay vigilant amid escalating conflict

M'sians in Russia's Kursk urged to stay vigilant amid escalating conflict

They are advised to heed instructions by M'sian embassy in Moscow.
LETTER | Concerns over increased child drownings at hotel, homestay pools

LETTER | Concerns over increased child drownings at hotel, homestay pools

We all share the responsibility to prevent these tragic incidents.
LETTER | 'Vaccines' to save motorcyclists' lives already available

LETTER | 'Vaccines' to save motorcyclists' lives already available

Enact law on motorcycle purchases and introduce new motorcycle licensing category.
MOF's ATM announcement historic first, mocks Bersatu leader

MOF's ATM announcement historic first, mocks Bersatu leader

NENGGIRI BY-ELECTION | 'This has never happened before.' - Radzi
Eight months on, police confirm headless body is missing teacher

Eight months on, police confirm headless body is missing teacher

UPDATED 4.47PM | DNA test conducted on Aug 2, her ex-boyfriend's remand extended.
RimbaWatch calls for halt to T'ganu oil palm project

RimbaWatch calls for halt to T'ganu oil palm project

It will result in loss of habitat, endangered species, carbon stocks - group.
COMMENT | Much ado about Tesla

COMMENT | Much ado about Tesla

Malaysia is in a strategic position to grow the domestic EV ecosystem.
Special team to probe drones smuggling drugs into prison

Special team to probe drones smuggling drugs into prison

NCID director Khaw says he hopes to track down the culprits.
I have not heard about any cabinet reshuffle, quips PM

I have not heard about any cabinet reshuffle, quips PM

UPDATED 3.27PM | Who will help to reshuffle, Anwar asks.
LETTER | Provide exigency services to facilitate public feedback

LETTER | Provide exigency services to facilitate public feedback

Use of easy-to-recall mobile phone number is most practical.
Court denies second bid to halt Nenggiri polls

Court denies second bid to halt Nenggiri polls

UPDATED 11.05AM | Ex-rep Azizi seeks to restrain by-election pending challenge against Bersatu membership cessation.
Set pay cap for federal statutory bodies' top guns, PAC tells govt

Set pay cap for federal statutory bodies' top guns, PAC tells govt

It’s to prevent senior executives from being paid too-high salaries, Mas Ermieyati says.
Sarawak PKR gears up for state polls, launches election committee

Sarawak PKR gears up for state polls, launches election committee

Members are from both urban and rural districts.
DAY 10 | No manifesto from BN - Jazlan

DAY 10 | No manifesto from BN - Jazlan

Instead, BN assures of its commitment to resolve issues plaguing voters.
COMMENT | Malaysiakini and the Madani police state

COMMENT | Malaysiakini and the Madani police state

The police's overreaction shows govt's wavering stance on reforms.
Court to hear RM3.3m lawsuit over crypto hack

Court to hear RM3.3m lawsuit over crypto hack

A businessperson is suing a phone repair company for allegedly stealing cryptocurrency.
Rape in school: Minister remains tough, urges families to report

Rape in school: Minister remains tough, urges families to report

Govt strengthening sexual misconduct guidelines for educational institutions.
Malaysiakini fact-checks PM

Malaysiakini fact-checks PM

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