Archive - 17 August 2024

Thai ex-PM Thaksin receives royal pardon, parole ends tomorrow

Thai ex-PM Thaksin receives royal pardon, parole ends tomorrow

Royal decree also pardons 50k inmates, reduces sentences for another 200k.
DAP MP lodges report on claims of changing national religion

DAP MP lodges report on claims of changing national religion

Syerleena takes aim at TikTok video with over 700k views.
PN routed in Nenggiri, worst by-election performance

PN routed in Nenggiri, worst by-election performance

Turnout significantly higher, at 73.9pct compared to 61pct last year.
M'sia must strengthen domestic economy to face external forces: Anwar

M'sia must strengthen domestic economy to face external forces: Anwar

Some exposure to unpredictable global factors cannot be avoided, he says.
Pahang MB wants action against Muhyiddin for playing up 3R issues

Pahang MB wants action against Muhyiddin for playing up 3R issues

This follows viral video showing Bersatu chief questioning previous Agong’s decision over PM selection.
Victorious Azmawi vows to serve all Nenggiri constituents

Victorious Azmawi vows to serve all Nenggiri constituents

'I will serve everyone in Nenggiri regardless of political affiliation.'
PM saddened by backlash against flying in injured Palestinians

PM saddened by backlash against flying in injured Palestinians

UPDATED 7PM | Anwar disappointed with those who told him to become Palestine PM.
'Political polemics': Rafizi pans rumours of PKR minister being dropped

'Political polemics': Rafizi pans rumours of PKR minister being dropped

It’s an attempt to undermine govt, party deputy president says.
51 college students in Ayer Molek down with food poisoning

51 college students in Ayer Molek down with food poisoning

They had stomach aches, vomiting, diarrhoea, and fever, state exco says.
Doctors Without Borders alarmed at spread of mpox in Africa

Doctors Without Borders alarmed at spread of mpox in Africa

Children are particularly vulnerable to the disease.
Salary raise will boost commitment among enforcement staff - Home Ministry

Salary raise will boost commitment among enforcement staff - Home Ministry

Deputy sec-gen says pay adjustment reflects PM's concern for group's job security.
Harapan confirms BN candidate will contest Mahkota polls

Harapan confirms BN candidate will contest Mahkota polls

UDPATED 4.50PM | Johor Umno Youth hails Harapan's decision.
'M'sia's sovereignty at risk if military officers involved in graft, power abuse'

'M'sia's sovereignty at risk if military officers involved in graft, power abuse'

Career demands honesty, trust, unwavering sacrifice and loyalty, Sultan Ibrahim says.
Commission expects surge in civil service job applications

Commission expects surge in civil service job applications

This follows yesterday’s announcement of civil servant salary adjustments.
Yeoh: Sports is not like 'baking cookies in the oven'

Yeoh: Sports is not like 'baking cookies in the oven'

Developing sporting ecosystem and talents takes years, says minister.
LETTER | Conserve environmentally sensitive areas in Segari

LETTER | Conserve environmentally sensitive areas in Segari

Threats to the ecosystem can have immediate and long-term impacts on the local community.
Civil service pay hike: Govt urged to monitor prices of goods

Civil service pay hike: Govt urged to monitor prices of goods

Public concerned about domino effect of price increases, ex-Cuepacs chief says.
LETTER | Implementing civil service pay adjustment

LETTER | Implementing civil service pay adjustment

Malaysia must be very careful with money supply.
COMMENT | What the Paris 2024 Olympics taught us

COMMENT | What the Paris 2024 Olympics taught us

From sportsmanship to the performance of our athletes, lessons can be learned.
Some progress cited as Gaza ceasefire talks close

Some progress cited as Gaza ceasefire talks close

Negotiations were 'serious, constructive and conducted in positive atmosphere,' statement says.
BN 1.3k votes up, wins 5 polling centres, Asyraf claims

BN 1.3k votes up, wins 5 polling centres, Asyraf claims

Umno sec-gen claims BN got 1,229 votes as opposed to PAS’ 226.
Immigration rescues underage exploitation victim, nabs 14 foreign nationals

Immigration rescues underage exploitation victim, nabs 14 foreign nationals

Detainees hail from Myanmar, Indonesia, India.
MAG apologises over MAS, Firefly flight delays and cancellations

MAG apologises over MAS, Firefly flight delays and cancellations

MD Izham says this was due to various factors including weather, manpower, and logistics.