Archive - 22 August 2024

Injured cop resumes duty, undeterred by Ulu Tiram attack

Injured cop resumes duty, undeterred by Ulu Tiram attack

Hasif is about 75pct recovered from the gunshot wounds.
'Lembu', 'durian' codes used by KLIA officers allegedly involved with syndicate

'Lembu', 'durian' codes used by KLIA officers allegedly involved with syndicate

Their modus operandi is known as 'counter setting', or special counter lanes.
Akmal: Thank you for being loyal to 'poorest' Umno Youth in history

Akmal: Thank you for being loyal to 'poorest' Umno Youth in history

UMNO AGM | Youth chief highlights the challenging times faced by the party.
Don't give up on freeing Najib, says Puteri Umno chief

Don't give up on freeing Najib, says Puteri Umno chief

UMNO AGM | Puteri Umno is always with you, Nurul tells Najib's daughter Nooryana.
Rembia rep yet to prove joining PAS last year - Ab Rauf

Rembia rep yet to prove joining PAS last year - Ab Rauf

UMNO AGM | 'His status will be decided at the upcoming state assembly sitting.'
PM wants bumiputera firms to match PNB, Petronas' integrity

PM wants bumiputera firms to match PNB, Petronas' integrity

Anwar says both entities generate profit through transparency and accountability.
Umno women and youth wings eyeing Mahkota seat

Umno women and youth wings eyeing Mahkota seat

UPDATED 9.35PM | UMNO AGM | Noraini wants to uphold Sharifah's legacy; Akmal nominates Kluang Youth chief.
Online Safety Bill to be tabled in October

Online Safety Bill to be tabled in October

Law minister will present the bill in Parliament, Communications Ministry will implement.
Info Dept calls on resident associations, communities to fly Jalur Gemilang

Info Dept calls on resident associations, communities to fly Jalur Gemilang

Active participation is essential to fostering patriotic spirit, it says.
Govt, police get leave to appeal RM197,600 damages for death in custody

Govt, police get leave to appeal RM197,600 damages for death in custody

Issues on aggravated damages, liability under relevant laws yet to be decided, bench rules.
'Cheque issued to Azlan because he made refund claim' - witness

'Cheque issued to Azlan because he made refund claim' - witness

Over RM200k banked into ex-Perlis MB’s account after cancelled London trip paid for by state govt.
Lalamove Ignites "Jiwa Merdeka" Spirit with Donation Drive and Discounted Deliveries

Lalamove Ignites "Jiwa Merdeka" Spirit with Donation Drive and Discounted Deliveries

In celebration of Malaysia's Independence Day, Lalamove is proud to announce its "Malaysia Boleh, Bersama" campaign
Najib-Jho Low 'mirror image' theory is malefic: Lawyer

Najib-Jho Low 'mirror image' theory is malefic: Lawyer

1MDB TRIAL | Contention unprecedented and unheard of legal concept, Wan Azwan says.
Son seeks court order to exhume dad, rebury as Hindu

Son seeks court order to exhume dad, rebury as Hindu

UPDATED 9.55PM | Man claims Islamic authorities buried his father without family’s consent.
Pemas chair freed from charge of insulting Muhyiddin

Pemas chair freed from charge of insulting Muhyiddin

Prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case.
Zakir Naik extradition: Let the matter rest for awhile, Anwar says

Zakir Naik extradition: Let the matter rest for awhile, Anwar says

Preacher inactive in the country, hasn't made statements against India or M'sia - PM.
Districts in Kedah, Kelantan, T'ganu top drug addicts statistics - minister

Districts in Kedah, Kelantan, T'ganu top drug addicts statistics - minister

Saifuddin says his ministry is studying why the areas have high numbers.
Moving solo in GE16 an option if it benefits Umno - Akmal

Moving solo in GE16 an option if it benefits Umno - Akmal

UMNO AGM | Youth chief says it will depend on the needs then.
Groups, MPs chide cops for barring Mkini from event

Groups, MPs chide cops for barring Mkini from event

UPDATED 6.35PM | Who gave the order, Geramm asks.
LETTER | Preserving human touch in storytelling

LETTER | Preserving human touch in storytelling

Rise of technology has changed how we tell stories, may lack personal connection.
BNM's international reserves rise to US$115.9b

BNM's international reserves rise to US$115.9b

Position sufficient to finance 5.4 months of imports of goods and services.
RM49,000 deposited into Wan Saiful's personal account 2 years ago - witness

RM49,000 deposited into Wan Saiful's personal account 2 years ago - witness

The bank employee, however, does not know the depositor’s identity.
Govt pledges to build thriving ecosystem for MSMEs

Govt pledges to build thriving ecosystem for MSMEs

They are backbone of nation's economy, deputy finance minister says.
Muhyiddin's SDs not as simple as 'sports tournament', Azalina says

Muhyiddin's SDs not as simple as 'sports tournament', Azalina says

UMNO AGM | 'From the start, he didn’t have more numbers than other political parties.'
Sexual assault on teen: Ex-political aide who is also PTA president charged

Sexual assault on teen: Ex-political aide who is also PTA president charged

Zainoor allowed RM8k bail, case fixed for mention on Sept 26.
TalentCorp and NSDC International sign Tech Advisory MoU to Build Digital Skilling Ecosystem in Malaysia

TalentCorp and NSDC International sign Tech Advisory MoU to Build Digital Skilling Ecosystem in Malaysia

This digital ecosystem will present Malaysia with an opportunity to adopt this successful model, with its drive in AI and Digital.
Nasyid singer Yasin gets life sentence, 16 strokes in drug case

Nasyid singer Yasin gets life sentence, 16 strokes in drug case

UPDATED 5PM | High Court allows prosecution’s appeal following Session Court’s acquittal.
Home Ministry to implement more frequent job rotations to curb misconduct

Home Ministry to implement more frequent job rotations to curb misconduct

This is in line with PM's call to prevent officials staying in one position for too long.
Bersatu: MPs who inked SDs will be witnesses if Muhyiddin charged

Bersatu: MPs who inked SDs will be witnesses if Muhyiddin charged

Info chief Razali also warns against opponents backing PN chief against the wall.
No greed in Najib adopting 'baby' 1MDB - Shafee

No greed in Najib adopting 'baby' 1MDB - Shafee

1MDB TRIAL | Defence submits ex-1MDB CEO 'driving force' in mooting fund's federalisation to Najib.
Employers need to be compelled by law to review wages, unionist says

Employers need to be compelled by law to review wages, unionist says

UPDATED 4.40PM | MTUC official says letting companies decide for themselves won't work.
COMMENT | Trapped and forgotten: Where can Rohingya seek safety?

COMMENT | Trapped and forgotten: Where can Rohingya seek safety?

The displaced in Rakhine State and Paletwa Township in Chin numbers over 534,000.
Govt promises to give classified report to Pastor Koh's family by Sept 13

Govt promises to give classified report to Pastor Koh's family by Sept 13

Govt needed time to declassify OSA report, federal counsel says.
Ex-Muhyiddin aide dismisses claim that SDs must be 'en bloc'

Ex-Muhyiddin aide dismisses claim that SDs must be 'en bloc'

Marzuki cites Article 43(2)(a) of Federal Constitution to prove his point.
Umno Youth not PN agent: Akmal

Umno Youth not PN agent: Akmal

UMNO AGM | 'You can see how much we have bickered with our coalition govt partners.'
Malaysiakini barred from covering police event

Malaysiakini barred from covering police event

UPDATED 5.05PM | News portal denied entry despite receiving invitation earlier.
'Two-thirds is our level': Akmal wants Umno as top boss again

'Two-thirds is our level': Akmal wants Umno as top boss again

UMNO AGM | Youth chief urges members to place full trust in party president.
Muhyiddin has only 105 SDs, not enough to form govt - Zahid

Muhyiddin has only 105 SDs, not enough to form govt - Zahid

UPDATED 12.55PM | UMNO AGM | 10 SDs from BN lawmakers invalid, coalition chair says.
Salleh: SDs alone not carte blanche to be PM, prove support

Salleh: SDs alone not carte blanche to be PM, prove support

In-person verification needed to confirm authenticity, ex-Sabah CM says.
Wanita Umno urges govt to reconsider subsidy rationalisation

Wanita Umno urges govt to reconsider subsidy rationalisation

UPDATED 12.50PM | UMNO AGM | Wing chief Noraini says reduced subsidies severely impact lower-income groups.
Amazon to invest US$6.2b in Malaysia for data centres

Amazon to invest US$6.2b in Malaysia for data centres

It will support over 3,500 full-time jobs at external businesses annually through 2038.
M'sia, India sign new MOU on migrant workers recruitment

M'sia, India sign new MOU on migrant workers recruitment

Minister Sim says it will improve transparency and curb exploitation.
COMMENT | India-Malaysia ties and the future

COMMENT | India-Malaysia ties and the future

With geopolitical uncertainties rising, it’s prudent for M’sia to recalibrate its foreign partnerships.
LETTER | Leveraging on ties with China and India

LETTER | Leveraging on ties with China and India

Malaysia can double down on neutrality to benefit from growing global powers.
Group slams critics opposing decision to fly in injured Palestinians

Group slams critics opposing decision to fly in injured Palestinians

Allowing them into Malaysia an act of compassion, kindness, CSOs say.
2 MMEA officers injured in clash with Vietnamese fisherfolk

2 MMEA officers injured in clash with Vietnamese fisherfolk

Anglers intrude into country's waters to illegally catch fish.
Puad goads Muhyiddin to reveal BN MPs who backed him as PM

Puad goads Muhyiddin to reveal BN MPs who backed him as PM

Without public confirmation, SDs can be used to sow confusion, he says.
Should Malaysia Implement Mandatory Climate Change Education in Schools?

Should Malaysia Implement Mandatory Climate Change Education in Schools?

PN gathering evidence of bribery, threats to void BN's Nenggiri win

PN gathering evidence of bribery, threats to void BN's Nenggiri win

Coalition alleges impropriety in its worst-ever performance since GE15.
Analysts expect little political fallout from Muhyiddin's speech controversy

Analysts expect little political fallout from Muhyiddin's speech controversy

Issue unlikely to affect his position in Bersatu and PN, they say.
Mandatory caning can be a deterrent to corruption - NGO

Mandatory caning can be a deterrent to corruption - NGO

Watchdog says prison sentences and fines don't seem effective.
YOURSAY | Parents accountable when children run wild

YOURSAY | Parents accountable when children run wild

‘If the authorities do not act and reprimand bad parents, who will?’