Archive - 27 August 2024

T'ganu will reward Sukma winners - MB

T'ganu will reward Sukma winners - MB

However, state govt will need to review athletes' full performance report first.
AES cameras near Menora Tunnel to reduce accidents - Perak exco

AES cameras near Menora Tunnel to reduce accidents - Perak exco

Nizar says enforcement intended to ensure drivers adhere to speed limits.
DAP to assist BN in Mahkota polls campaign

DAP to assist BN in Mahkota polls campaign

Kluang MP is main coordinator, Loke says.
MCMC 'categorically denies' AIC objections to social media licensing

MCMC 'categorically denies' AIC objections to social media licensing

UPDATED 9.22PM | Regulatory body pans group over 'multiple revisions' to its letter.
OECD recommends govt implement GST, carbon emissions tax

OECD recommends govt implement GST, carbon emissions tax

Malaysia needs to increase its revenue, says the int'l organisation.
PAS spiritual leader claims efforts made for party to join federal govt

PAS spiritual leader claims efforts made for party to join federal govt

Hashim says they need to 'study and see the good and bad.'
MCMC to engage with platforms before licensing implementation

MCMC to engage with platforms before licensing implementation

UPDATED 7.02PM | Service providers will be given five-month grace period to comply with new regulations.
Govt to introduce law to reduce red tape - Rafizi

Govt to introduce law to reduce red tape - Rafizi

UPDATED 6.47PM | Important first step to managing regulations in Malaysia, minister says.
Cop probes: Zahid laments double standards, IGP rues 'slow-fast' brickbats

Cop probes: Zahid laments double standards, IGP rues 'slow-fast' brickbats

Both offer differing views on Bersatu's allegation police rushed Muhyiddin's investigation.
Social media licensing to continue despite pushback: Fahmi

Social media licensing to continue despite pushback: Fahmi

UPDATED 6PM | AIC represents only several companies, minister says.
UF AWARDS APAC 2024 Voting Round Starts

UF AWARDS APAC 2024 Voting Round Starts

As the UF AWARDS APAC 2024 Nomination Round ends, the excitement of voting spurs on brokers and fintechs.
Allianz Malaysia supports PWD through the Economic Empowerment Programme in Sabah and Selangor Cheshire Home

Allianz Malaysia supports PWD through the Economic Empowerment Programme in Sabah and Selangor Cheshire Home

The EEP offers the persons with disabilities (PWD) trainees vocational training to equip them with the necessary skills to enhance their employability and financial independence upon graduating from the programme.
Reformasi activist detained in 'rocket launcher' ISA dragnet dies

Reformasi activist detained in 'rocket launcher' ISA dragnet dies

Pak Din was among 11 detained under ISA in 2001. He was 80.

Unemployed man fined RM10k for insulting Islam on Facebook

Unemployed man fined RM10k for insulting Islam on Facebook

Engkiai Suwai pleads guilty to the charge.
Businessperson claims trial to three counts of fraud involving RM5.5m

Businessperson claims trial to three counts of fraud involving RM5.5m

Charges concern a non-existent highway project.
'Relax lah, brother' - Wee to Loke over highlighting MAS issues

'Relax lah, brother' - Wee to Loke over highlighting MAS issues

Ex-transport minister tells his successor to restore passenger confidence.
DNB decision to terminate equity deal with TM stands, says Gobind

DNB decision to terminate equity deal with TM stands, says Gobind

Telco unable to comply within extended period, minister says.
Muhyiddin's sedition charge: Hamzah says truth will prevail

Muhyiddin's sedition charge: Hamzah says truth will prevail

UPDATED 2.40PM | Ex-PM was only stating facts, Bersatu sec-gen points out.
Mahathir: I'm Malay, but not ashamed of Indian ancestry

Mahathir: I'm Malay, but not ashamed of Indian ancestry

UPDATED 4.53PM | Ex-PM tells court Zahid's 'Kutty' IC claim implied he cheated the people.
LETTER | SMEs must be technologically adaptive

LETTER | SMEs must be technologically adaptive

Generative AI and blockchain technologies are the way forward.
17-year-old charged with murdering Orang Asli girl

17-year-old charged with murdering Orang Asli girl

The teen, a relative of the victim, is accused of causing her death in a swampy area.
Sinkhole: Works minister orders PWD to provide technological support

Sinkhole: Works minister orders PWD to provide technological support

This is to assist in search efforts for the sinkhole victim.
No bias risk, same judge to hear Daim and wife's cases

No bias risk, same judge to hear Daim and wife's cases

Judge Azura dismisses former finance minister's recusal bid.
'Emulate Najib', multiple strikes Muhyiddin told to quit

'Emulate Najib', multiple strikes Muhyiddin told to quit

Puad Zarkashi also slams PAS for keeping silent.
Support govt's move to bring in injured Palestinians for treatment - Abim

Support govt's move to bring in injured Palestinians for treatment - Abim

It demonstrates govt's brave step to help Palestinians and not just talk, adds Abim president.
Tech giants no longer call social media licensing 'unworkable'

Tech giants no longer call social media licensing 'unworkable'

UPDATED 7.06PM | They now say the govt's licensing would 'adversely impact innovation'.
LFL slams 'dictatorial' sedition charge against Muhyiddin

LFL slams 'dictatorial' sedition charge against Muhyiddin

Rulers can be questioned, criticised in a constitutional monarchy, says Zaid.
Young Malaysian Community Builder Brings Green Energy Priority to European Union-ASEAN Partnership

Young Malaysian Community Builder Brings Green Energy Priority to European Union-ASEAN Partnership

11 youth representatives from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste in YSBEA will act as a youth advisory group to the EU Delegation to make EU’s external actions and international partnerships more effective and relevant to the ASEAN especially for youth.
SAR team looking for sinkhole victim faces toxic gas at sewage plant

SAR team looking for sinkhole victim faces toxic gas at sewage plant

SAR personnel using protective gear to enter 15m-high sewage tank.
COMMENT | Ignore noise from tech giants, our citizens must be priority

COMMENT | Ignore noise from tech giants, our citizens must be priority

The big boys simply don't want to be answerable or responsible for their actions.
Prosecution wants Daim to undergo mental evaluation

Prosecution wants Daim to undergo mental evaluation

Questions raised about former finance minister's mental condition.
No political motive behind Telegram founder's arrest - French president

No political motive behind Telegram founder's arrest - French president

Platform accused of complicity in child sexual abuse material, other crimes.
Muhyiddin claims trial to sedition charge

Muhyiddin claims trial to sedition charge

UPDATED 11.41 | PN chief pleads not guilty in Gua Musang Sessions Court.
MCIS Life Thrives Amid Global Economic Fluctuations, Prioritises Sustainable Investment and Strategic Growth

MCIS Life Thrives Amid Global Economic Fluctuations, Prioritises Sustainable Investment and Strategic Growth

Amid the myriad of global economic fluctuations in its past financial year, the company has navigated with agility and proficiency, ensuring stability and progress.
WHO launches global strategic plan to contain mpox outbreaks

WHO launches global strategic plan to contain mpox outbreaks

It will run from September 2024 to February 2025.
After 20 years in jail, Al-Maunah follower regrets manipulation by 'friend'

After 20 years in jail, Al-Maunah follower regrets manipulation by 'friend'

Ramli says he didn't think twice about joining deviant sect in 2000.
YOURSAY | Loke needs to be honest about MAS issue

YOURSAY | Loke needs to be honest about MAS issue

'Silencing critics is not the way to gain public confidence.'