Archive - 28 August 2024

Swiss court convicts Petrosaudi duo over 1MDB fraud

Swiss court convicts Petrosaudi duo over 1MDB fraud

UPDATED 11.26PM | Obaid, Mahony sentenced to a total of 13 years in jail.
National Professors Council president claims trial to CBT involving RM271k

National Professors Council president claims trial to CBT involving RM271k

Raduan, another person accused of committing offences in 2023 and April 2024.
Ebit Lew subtly manipulated me to comply with his desires: Witness

Ebit Lew subtly manipulated me to comply with his desires: Witness

Woman admits to voluntarily participating in video call.
Bersatu pans 'hypocrite' Anwar for using Sedition Act against opponents

Bersatu pans 'hypocrite' Anwar for using Sedition Act against opponents

PM, reformist colleagues yet to commit to repealing law, party leader says.
Navy diver killed in KD Pendekar salvage ops

Navy diver killed in KD Pendekar salvage ops

UPDATED 9.05PM | Arman's remains to be transported to Lahad Datu for burial, after post-mortem.
KL 'still safe', FT minister assures after multiple sinkholes appear

KL 'still safe', FT minister assures after multiple sinkholes appear

Zaliha however urges caution among city folk.
Concerned Masjid India traders want concrete solution

Concerned Masjid India traders want concrete solution

People 'gripped with fear, no longer feel safe' in area, they say.
Prices of RON97, diesel in peninsula to drop 5 sen tomorrow

Prices of RON97, diesel in peninsula to drop 5 sen tomorrow

They will cost RM3.42 and RM3.18 per litre respectively.
Govt to conduct integrity audit on utility system on Jalan Masjid India

Govt to conduct integrity audit on utility system on Jalan Masjid India

It is to identify cause of subsidence in affected area, Fadillah says.
PAS to lodge report over 'Welcome to Afganu' image

PAS to lodge report over 'Welcome to Afganu' image

Picture an insult to Islam, party mouthpiece says.
SIRIM QAS International Makes Impact with Helmet and Meal Voucher Donations to Students at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

SIRIM QAS International Makes Impact with Helmet and Meal Voucher Donations to Students at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

This initiative effectively combined essential support for students with a strong focus on road safety.
Bersatu rep recalls Karpal sedition case in stroll down memory lane

Bersatu rep recalls Karpal sedition case in stroll down memory lane

'Where did the idealistic and principled giants of human rights go?'
Quiet days for Jalan Masjid India traders

Quiet days for Jalan Masjid India traders

KINILENS | Businesses stay shut as rescuers fervently search sinkhole for missing tourist.
Putrajaya not behind sedition charge against Muhyiddin, says Fahmi

Putrajaya not behind sedition charge against Muhyiddin, says Fahmi

UPDATED 5.15PM | Minister defends role of Sedition Act in defending royal institution.
Fahmi refers to MOU when quizzed on pact with PAS

Fahmi refers to MOU when quizzed on pact with PAS

UPDATED 4.35PM | Govt spokesperson says did not invite Islamist party.
Two brothers among trio charged with murdering car wash worker

Two brothers among trio charged with murdering car wash worker

Court sets Sept 26 for mention.
Cabinet red-cards ministers in football match

Cabinet red-cards ministers in football match

UPDATED 4.39PM | Nik Nazmi, Fahmi barred from contesting KLFA presidency in latest cabinet decision.
Police probing incident that injured two bomb disposal unit members

Police probing incident that injured two bomb disposal unit members

Authorities to look into whether there were any SOP lapses.
Taylor’s University Unveils PapLite Pro™

Taylor’s University Unveils PapLite Pro™

The new pap smear innovation is expected to pave the way for better cervical cancer screening in Malaysia
Airlines to give full refunds for flight delays of 5 hours or more

Airlines to give full refunds for flight delays of 5 hours or more

UPDATED 5.52PM | Loke says this is for those who don't wish to continue their journey.
Seremban police seek help to locate missing teen

Seremban police seek help to locate missing teen

UPDATED 7.35PM | Qayzikri Hazimi, 14, was last seen at school in his uniform.
LETTER | Franchising: Catalyst for sustainable entrepreneurship

LETTER | Franchising: Catalyst for sustainable entrepreneurship

Starting a franchise is like a crash course in business ownership.
'Witch-hunt': Ramasamy slams audit on PHEB

'Witch-hunt': Ramasamy slams audit on PHEB

Ex-chairperson of 13 years says audit meant to discredit him.
Japan reactor looking to restart fails post-Fukushima safety review

Japan reactor looking to restart fails post-Fukushima safety review

Tsuruga plant falls short of safety requirements due to possible active fault underneath it.
Pahang Harapan wants recognition, more roles in state govt

Pahang Harapan wants recognition, more roles in state govt

Its newly appointed chief Fuziah wants to strengthen ties before GE16.
No suspected mpox among 2.6m travellers - Health Ministry

No suspected mpox among 2.6m travellers - Health Ministry

Of 33 suspected cases at health facilities, 32 negative, one awaiting results.
Two killed in lorry-trailer collision in Temerloh

Two killed in lorry-trailer collision in Temerloh

Injured trailer driver being treated at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital.
LETTER | Of school anthems and Negaraku

LETTER | Of school anthems and Negaraku

Music as bridge between cultures and symbol of patriotism.
Expletives meant for trolls, not Indian community: Palestine activist

Expletives meant for trolls, not Indian community: Palestine activist

This is after several groups lodged police reports over his remarks.
'Sedition Act was being reviewed when Muhyiddin home minister'

'Sedition Act was being reviewed when Muhyiddin home minister'

Ex-aide claims was part of committee reviewing six laws including Sedition Act.
Ministry takes in T'ganu divers amid concerns over state directives

Ministry takes in T'ganu divers amid concerns over state directives

Yeoh says the two divers will continue their daily training at a National Sports School.
Lawsuit: Govt, family mull mediation over Dutch model's death

Lawsuit: Govt, family mull mediation over Dutch model's death

The government proposes the move while the family is open to it.
Cops buried in landslide while discarding old bomb in stable condition

Cops buried in landslide while discarding old bomb in stable condition

Duo previously in ICU have been transferred to normal ward.
COMMENT | Mandatory death penalty ends, what's changed?

COMMENT | Mandatory death penalty ends, what's changed?

Number of those on death row for drug offences trending upwards.
Go Green with Every Sip

Go Green with Every Sip

Save the planet one cup at a time with 7-Eleven’s green initiative, “Cawan Sendiri, Alam Bestari”

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UN urges Gaza ceasefire to vaccinate 640k kids from polio

UN urges Gaza ceasefire to vaccinate 640k kids from polio

UN agencies, related groups have already prepared 1.2m doses of vaccine.
Second Jalan Masjid India sinkhole appears 50m from first one

Second Jalan Masjid India sinkhole appears 50m from first one

Security cordons off the area for safety after sinkhole occurred at 2.30am.
Johor Amanah chief to lead Harapan forces in aiding BN's Mahkota campaign

Johor Amanah chief to lead Harapan forces in aiding BN's Mahkota campaign

Aminolhuda has been appointed coordinator for Harapan machinery.
YOURSAY | Need for govt efficiency law shows civil service not up to par

YOURSAY | Need for govt efficiency law shows civil service not up to par

'Govt efficiency must already be ingrained and work like clockwork, not forced.'
COMMENT | High time for govt to review or repeal Sedition Act

COMMENT | High time for govt to review or repeal Sedition Act

AG must explain bewildering inconsistency in prosecuting alleged offenders.
"Mandatory Climate Change Education: A Necessity for Malaysian Schools?"

"Mandatory Climate Change Education: A Necessity for Malaysian Schools?"

32 Johor youths to debate on mandatory climate change education for Malaysia.

Diesel smuggling: MACC arrests enforcement agency director

Diesel smuggling: MACC arrests enforcement agency director

The man is suspected of taking bribes to protect diesel smuggling syndicate.
Tech giants vs minister

Tech giants vs minister

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