Archive - 13 September 2024

Umno-DAP ties unaffected over halal cert issue, Nga says as polls loom

Umno-DAP ties unaffected over halal cert issue, Nga says as polls loom

Party leaders will resolve dispute between Akmal and Kok, he adds.
Children may have learned sodomy on their own, claims GISBH official

Children may have learned sodomy on their own, claims GISBH official

‘They could have learnt it from many sources.’
MOE agrees to 10 S’wak demands to strengthen education

MOE agrees to 10 S’wak demands to strengthen education

This includes issues pertaining to hiring contract teachers, TVET and others.
Give authorities space to complete probe, minister says on child abuse case

Give authorities space to complete probe, minister says on child abuse case

PM wants IGP to handle it completely, Saifuddin says.
Ringgit breaches 4.30 mark against greenback, hits 20-month high

Ringgit breaches 4.30 mark against greenback, hits 20-month high

Market appears to be expecting rate cut in US, economist says.
PAS Youth delegate merely joking on 'marriage for votes': Non-Muslim wing

PAS Youth delegate merely joking on 'marriage for votes': Non-Muslim wing

DHPP chief says 'he was not being serious.'
GLC sued over alleged failure to protect whistleblowers

GLC sued over alleged failure to protect whistleblowers

Plaintiff files RM10 million suit against PHB for alleged violation of policy to shield whistleblowers.
PAS will decide on opening membership to non-Muslims tomorrow

PAS will decide on opening membership to non-Muslims tomorrow

Decision made will be final, spiritual leader says.
COMMENT | Mahkota by-election: Glitter or gold for Umno?

COMMENT | Mahkota by-election: Glitter or gold for Umno?

Unlike Nenggiri, Mahkota is a different challenge for Umno.
Anwar wants urgent probe into GISBH

Anwar wants urgent probe into GISBH

PM ropes in police and religious councils to act swiftly on welfare homes case.
Sanusi: Join puzzle pieces to see DAP's 'Setapak Declaration' agenda

Sanusi: Join puzzle pieces to see DAP's 'Setapak Declaration' agenda

PAS MUKTAMAR | Party is clearly dominant, has success in controlling govt, PAS leader says.
IGP: Authorities not protecting firm linked to child, religious exploitation

IGP: Authorities not protecting firm linked to child, religious exploitation

Photos of officers, including himself, posing with those linked to the firm surfaced online.

COMMENT | Anwar's foreign policy - an unbalanced balancing act

COMMENT | Anwar's foreign policy - an unbalanced balancing act

PM's overseas trips raise questions whether his foreign policy strategy is in M'sia's best interests.
Asri claims Jakim briefed about GISBH but took no action

Asri claims Jakim briefed about GISBH but took no action

Religious body may not have picked up case for certain reasons - Perlis mufti.
Penang Bumiputera Council: Guan Eng sues Afif for defamation

Penang Bumiputera Council: Guan Eng sues Afif for defamation

Ex-PKR member claims RM20m not given to body.
LETTER | Bullying of healthcare staff: Govt must take firm action

LETTER | Bullying of healthcare staff: Govt must take firm action

We must send message to bullies that their conduct won't be tolerated.
Minister: Can we term massive floods in Kelantan divine retribution?

Minister: Can we term massive floods in Kelantan divine retribution?

UPDATED 3.59PM | Zaliha says this in response to PAS delegate's remark over sinkhole incident.
Empowering Youth, Embracing Sustainability: MYPalmPride's Vision for a Greener Future

Empowering Youth, Embracing Sustainability: MYPalmPride's Vision for a Greener Future

MYPalmPride reshapes perceptions and nurtures a more eco-conscious generation

PAS divorces sensibleness with wedlock votes proposal - DAP rep

PAS divorces sensibleness with wedlock votes proposal - DAP rep

PAS neither serious nor sincere in addressing needs of non-Malay community, says Preakas.
Only Hadi is strong, PM quips

Only Hadi is strong, PM quips

UPDATED 4.26PM | Anwar says this after PAS president called Muslim govt leaders weak.
Mind Matters Rally 2024: Embrace, Empower, Evolve - Uniting for Mental Wellness!

Mind Matters Rally 2024: Embrace, Empower, Evolve - Uniting for Mental Wellness!

Join us for the Mind Matters Rally at Brickfields Asia College, PJ on November 2nd 2024

COMMENT | M'sians deserve genuine civil discourse, not manipulation

COMMENT | M'sians deserve genuine civil discourse, not manipulation

There's always the possibility of discussing issues in a mature, civil way.
BDS urges probe on alleged Israel arms shipments despite freight firm's denial

BDS urges probe on alleged Israel arms shipments despite freight firm's denial

The company says the vessel will not be calling any ports in Israel.
'I am not ready to be PM, find someone else' - Sanusi

'I am not ready to be PM, find someone else' - Sanusi

PAS election director says has no personal ambition in politics.
After founder becomes billionaire, 99 Speedmart reacts to 'low wages' claim

After founder becomes billionaire, 99 Speedmart reacts to 'low wages' claim

Its CEO defends company's wages, says it's fair and complies with Employment Act.
Marriage for votes: Sanusi 'saves' PAS women's chief from 'poisoned question'

Marriage for votes: Sanusi 'saves' PAS women's chief from 'poisoned question'

Kedah MB says there are many other issues in the world.
Sodomised kids: Govt urged to probe officers who monitored homes

Sodomised kids: Govt urged to probe officers who monitored homes

UPDATED 2.40PM | Investigations must take place swiftly, confidentially, group says.
No negligence or criminal element behind inmate's death: Court

No negligence or criminal element behind inmate's death: Court

UPDATED 1.29PM | Coroner rules Roopan’s death in 2021 was due to pulmonary embolism.
Zaid: Loke must raise assault case in cabinet, keep DAP tradition alive

Zaid: Loke must raise assault case in cabinet, keep DAP tradition alive

'Party has most sterling record in championing cause of those who are 'invisible'.'
COMMENT | Sleepwalking into a nanny state

COMMENT | Sleepwalking into a nanny state

Politicians' obsession with all things being syariah-compliant is getting out of control.
Ex-deputy minister sues NGO over human trafficking allegation

Ex-deputy minister sues NGO over human trafficking allegation

UPDATED 1.13PM | Mashitah seeks an apology and damages from MHO.
At least 13 kids saved from welfare homes believed to be sodomy victims: IGP

At least 13 kids saved from welfare homes believed to be sodomy victims: IGP

UPDATED 12.57PM | 172 out of 392 children screened as possible sexual exploitation victims, says Razarudin.
Lip Eng wants cops to probe Tuan Ibrahim's Malays 'buruk sangka' remarks

Lip Eng wants cops to probe Tuan Ibrahim's Malays 'buruk sangka' remarks

Comments are racist, can potentially divide multiracial society, Kepong MP says.
COMMENT | Child exploitation a grave concern

COMMENT | Child exploitation a grave concern

We must act together to focus aid on victims.
Manjung Run 2024 brings Excitement for Malaysian Runners, Integrating Fitness with Tourism

Manjung Run 2024 brings Excitement for Malaysian Runners, Integrating Fitness with Tourism

The sporting event organized by Vale and Majlis Perbandaran Manjung aims to nurture a fitter, healthier community and inculcate a love for heritage gems
Malaysian Shopee Live Sellers Achieve 6.5X Sales Uplift on 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Malaysian Shopee Live Sellers Achieve 6.5X Sales Uplift on 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Nearly 100 Million User Interactions Fuel Shopee Live Success
Cops: Boy in viral video likely victim of sexual assault, not kidnapping

Cops: Boy in viral video likely victim of sexual assault, not kidnapping

Video shows man holding the boy in a Subang Jaya mosque.
'Govt claiming 90pct scam victims are criminals an oversimplification'

'Govt claiming 90pct scam victims are criminals an oversimplification'

UPDATED 11.52AM | Narrative overlooks harsh realities within scam compounds, says analyst.
Loke proposes Steven Sim to lead Penang DAP

Loke proposes Steven Sim to lead Penang DAP

Sim is well-known and fluent in BM, says DAP sec-gen.
PAS' tactics to woo non-Malays

PAS' tactics to woo non-Malays

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