Archive - 16 August 2024

Groups warn against law changes confining geomatics to surveyors

Groups warn against law changes confining geomatics to surveyors

They say many professions will be affected, disrupting national development.
Ministers welcome civil service pay hike

Ministers welcome civil service pay hike

They say it will motivate public servants to perform better.
Muda to release audit report for 2021 flood fundraising to donors

Muda to release audit report for 2021 flood fundraising to donors

Funds were audited by one of the biggest firms in Malaysia.
Over 1,000 arrested, nearly 600 charged in UK far-right riots

Over 1,000 arrested, nearly 600 charged in UK far-right riots

Crackdown on rioters continues as courts hand down jail sentences.
'Influential, wealthy': Sports groups beyond Yeoh's control - Zaid

'Influential, wealthy': Sports groups beyond Yeoh's control - Zaid

'They influence training, selection, and whatever else they feel like doing.'
Suhakam: Delays in police assault case undermine public confidence

Suhakam: Delays in police assault case undermine public confidence

Commission urges AGC to expedite the seemingly straightforward case.
Ringgit moving in right direction, reflects strong fundamentals - BNM

Ringgit moving in right direction, reflects strong fundamentals - BNM

Local note has appreciated 3.1pct against the US dollar as of August.
Guan Eng's 'friend' promised land for feasibility studies: Witness

Guan Eng's 'friend' promised land for feasibility studies: Witness

Zarul claims late businessperson Ewe Swee Kheng offered to fund the studies.
COMMENT | With over 3,000 laws to review, when will anti-graft reforms arrive?

COMMENT | With over 3,000 laws to review, when will anti-graft reforms arrive?

Considering the sheer scale of reform needed, perhaps it's time to establish a law ministry.
Shahril, KJ fire back at Yeoh over podcast sponsor 'harassment'

Shahril, KJ fire back at Yeoh over podcast sponsor 'harassment'

Minister urged not to 'drag in other parties'.
'Inadvertent extension of lift dump spoilers caused Elmina crash'

'Inadvertent extension of lift dump spoilers caused Elmina crash'

UPDATED 4.48PM | Investigative authority says error was most likely committed by the co-pilot.
Jokowi reflects on decade-long presidency in final state address

Jokowi reflects on decade-long presidency in final state address

Outgoing Indonesian president apologises for any unmet expectations.
Stop politicising revocation of Hew's book ban - PKR Youth

Stop politicising revocation of Hew's book ban - PKR Youth

Home Ministry's decision in line with court ruling, it says.
Umno Youth not banned from talking about Najib, denies opposition's claim

Umno Youth not banned from talking about Najib, denies opposition's claim

We are free to criticise any party, even our own leaders - Akmal.
No increment if you are sluggish, PM warns civil servants

No increment if you are sluggish, PM warns civil servants

'Rewards will only be given to those who provide excellent service.'
Anwar hopes private sector gives workers 'more reasonable' salary

Anwar hopes private sector gives workers 'more reasonable' salary

PM calls out private companies, especially those with high profits.
Thaksin's daughter is new Thai PM

Thaksin's daughter is new Thai PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra secures majority votes in Parliament to form new govt.
Limited impact on inflation from diesel rationalisation - BNM

Limited impact on inflation from diesel rationalisation - BNM

UPDATED 3.10PM | Inflation expected to remain within forecast range, Rasheed says.
Witness against Guan Eng: I slept on MACC lockup cement floor

Witness against Guan Eng: I slept on MACC lockup cement floor

Zarul testifies over alleged contradiction in testimony against ex-Penang CM.
Saving costs: Govt agencies to share offices overseas, says PM

Saving costs: Govt agencies to share offices overseas, says PM

Motac, Miti, Matrade, and Mida to be merged under one roof.
COMMENT | The 'abang-adik' relationship of China and Umno

COMMENT | The 'abang-adik' relationship of China and Umno

Meetings have been held with China leaders at Umno assembly for years.
Resilient spending, investments propel M'sia's 2Q economy to 5.9pct

Resilient spending, investments propel M'sia's 2Q economy to 5.9pct

Bank Negara says it is highest since 4Q 2022.
Civil servants to get 7-15pct salary hike from December: PM

Civil servants to get 7-15pct salary hike from December: PM

UPDATED 12.25PM | It's the highest civil service wage increase in the nation's history, says Anwar.
Piloting DAP's rocket in PAS heartland

Piloting DAP's rocket in PAS heartland

Malays in Kelantan starting to accept DAP, says party state chairperson.
COMMENT | Women are second class citizens of T'ganu

COMMENT | Women are second class citizens of T'ganu

Religion used to control them not just in sports, but other areas.
LETTER | Tackle greed in Malaysia - the root of corruption

LETTER | Tackle greed in Malaysia - the root of corruption

It's time to aggressively promote an abhorrence towards greed in any form.

MYAirline fails to nullify RM17.7m suit over overdue airport fees

MYAirline fails to nullify RM17.7m suit over overdue airport fees

Judge rules provisions under Mavcom Act do not cover disputes on airport charges.
UF AWARDS APAC 2024: Final Call for Nominations!

UF AWARDS APAC 2024: Final Call for Nominations!

Time is running out to nominate at the upcoming UF AWARDS APAC 2024

Deaf driver assault: Prosecution against cop 'prudent measure' - ex-judge

Deaf driver assault: Prosecution against cop 'prudent measure' - ex-judge

Public, relevant bodies are entitled to raise the issue repeatedly, says Hamid.
Five charged in drug overdose death of 'Friends' actor

Five charged in drug overdose death of 'Friends' actor

Two doctors among those charged with distributing ketamine to Perry.
Ex-lorry driver who killed lover's husband gets death sentence commuted

Ex-lorry driver who killed lover's husband gets death sentence commuted

Man gets 34 years in prison instead.
Guardians in the dock as two 13-year-old bikers killed in wheelie stunt

Guardians in the dock as two 13-year-old bikers killed in wheelie stunt

Motorcycles collide head-on, the teenagers die at the scene.
DAY 14 | Zahid confident of Orang Asli support towards BN

DAY 14 | Zahid confident of Orang Asli support towards BN

DPM visits 5 Orang Asli villages in final campaign push.
COMMENT | Assault on deaf driver further reason for original IPCMC

COMMENT | Assault on deaf driver further reason for original IPCMC

The government ignores much-needed police reforms at its own risk.
Suaram urges govt to stop deportation of Egyptian rights activist

Suaram urges govt to stop deportation of Egyptian rights activist

This is after High Court granted him a stay of deportation.
A plea for justice

A plea for justice

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