Archive - 19 September 2024

Govt can't register rescued kids, court to review parents' marriages

Govt can't register rescued kids, court to review parents' marriages

Some GISBH members’ marriages suspected to be unregistered initially.
'Help Siti Mastura hire researcher, not translator for Teresa'

'Help Siti Mastura hire researcher, not translator for Teresa'

Lip Eng cites 'unfounded claims' that Kit Siang, Guan Eng, Chin Peng are related.
Zahid: Akmal-Teresa spat over, 'dah tone down'

Zahid: Akmal-Teresa spat over, 'dah tone down'

Umno chief says he also informed his DAP counterpart about the matter.
Survey reveals rising support for death penalty in Singapore

Survey reveals rising support for death penalty in Singapore

2023 survey found 77.4pct strongly agreed or agreed, up from 73.7pct in 2021.
N Sembilan MACC arrests two immigration officers

N Sembilan MACC arrests two immigration officers

They are believed to have received bribes from syndicate agents.
Mahkota polls: Zahid wants another MRSM for military children

Mahkota polls: Zahid wants another MRSM for military children

MAHKOTA BY-ELECTION | Discussions will be held to decide next steps.
Expert: M'sians deeply involved in online scams, human trafficking

Expert: M'sians deeply involved in online scams, human trafficking

'Despite many falling victims, many are also operators.'
PM urges state-federal collaboration to modernise land administration

PM urges state-federal collaboration to modernise land administration

This will enhance govt efficiency to better address the people's needs.
Dolphin carcass found at Perlis' Kurong Tengar beach

Dolphin carcass found at Perlis' Kurong Tengar beach

The cause of death of the Irrawaddy dolphin is under investigation.
Govt mulls more funding to repatriate historical artefacts - DPM

Govt mulls more funding to repatriate historical artefacts - DPM

National unity minister tasked with presenting matter to cabinet next week.
Don't use mum's death to campaign, late Mahkota rep's son tells PN

Don't use mum's death to campaign, late Mahkota rep's son tells PN

UPDATED 8.38PM | MAHKOTA BY-ELECTION | We remain with BN, says Wan Hibatullah.
Muda confirms 'no discussion' to help PN in Mahkota polls

Muda confirms 'no discussion' to help PN in Mahkota polls

MAHKOTA BY-ELECTION | This comes following presence of person wearing Muda vest at PN ceramah.
Zahid dismisses Azmin's dare to form BN-Harapan govt in Johor

Zahid dismisses Azmin's dare to form BN-Harapan govt in Johor

UPDATED 8.34PM | MAHKOTA BY-ELECTION | 'I don't know him', DPM says of the PN info chief.
Kedah flood victims to receive RM1,000 aid

Kedah flood victims to receive RM1,000 aid

Over 1,000 affected families to benefit from early assistance, says MB Sanusi.
Israel created shell company to produce explosive pagers - reports

Israel created shell company to produce explosive pagers - reports

Israeli Intelligence officers behind Hungary-based firm manufacturing devices shipped to Lebanon.
Govt to explore long-term tree care solutions - DPM

Govt to explore long-term tree care solutions - DPM

Preserve old trees instead of just cutting them down, Zahid says.
COMMENT | Urgent need to appoint new chief judge of Malaya

COMMENT | Urgent need to appoint new chief judge of Malaya

Bar deeply concerned about vacancy of post since end of February.
Minister tells public universities to defer fees of poor students

Minister tells public universities to defer fees of poor students

Zambry says this is to ensure the needy aren't denied higher education.
Abang Bas' counsel within rights to give 'crush' explanation, says lawyer

Abang Bas' counsel within rights to give 'crush' explanation, says lawyer

UPDATED 3.33PM | TikTok video did not violate sub judice principle, he says.
Ops Global: Teaching assistants claim trial to 14 sex abuse charges

Ops Global: Teaching assistants claim trial to 14 sex abuse charges

The three were arrested during raids on GISBH charity homes.
Is Muda luring young voters for PN?

Is Muda luring young voters for PN?

MAHKOTA BY-ELECTION | Azmin claims the deal is sealed but a Muda source says otherwise.
GISBH CEO, top leaders remanded 7 days

GISBH CEO, top leaders remanded 7 days

UPDATED 5.05PM | The suspects are being held at the Shah Alam police headquarters.
Opposition can propose new MOU draft for allocations, says Fadillah

Opposition can propose new MOU draft for allocations, says Fadillah

Existing one can serve as the basis for discussion, says DPM.
1MDB: 'Dead man tells no tales' - Najib's lawyer tells court

1MDB: 'Dead man tells no tales' - Najib's lawyer tells court

UPDATED 3.58PM | Shafee asserts witness's testimony containing dead officer's hearsay claims should be disregarded.
Fast and furious: Officer recalls car chase to nab rhino horn smugglers

Fast and furious: Officer recalls car chase to nab rhino horn smugglers

Perhilitan man testifies in country's first rhino horn smuggling court case.
'Not interested' - Nur Jazlan scoffs at PAS' attempt to woo Umno

'Not interested' - Nur Jazlan scoffs at PAS' attempt to woo Umno

He dares Hadi to name Umno leaders in talks with PAS.
M'sia applauds UN resolution backing ICJ ruling against Israel

M'sia applauds UN resolution backing ICJ ruling against Israel

International community urged to implement the resolution in its entirety.
20 die in Lebanon communications devices explosions

20 die in Lebanon communications devices explosions

More than 450 have also been wounded.
King departs for China on 4-day state visit

King departs for China on 4-day state visit

Sultan Ibrahim is there at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
LETTER | Stronger enforcement, reforms urgently needed to protect rivers

LETTER | Stronger enforcement, reforms urgently needed to protect rivers

Some new measures heading towards right direction, but more are needed.
Sandoz establishes its regional talent hub in Malaysia

Sandoz establishes its regional talent hub in Malaysia

The pharmaceutical company is redefining the future of healthcare in Malaysia to be more accessible and affordable while upholding its quality
Govt plans to expand 'private wings' in public hospitals - minister

Govt plans to expand 'private wings' in public hospitals - minister

Dzulkefly says this is to generate revenue and curb brain drain.
COMMENT | Working with time to cultivate local films

COMMENT | Working with time to cultivate local films

At this point, education is key towards enabling an organic and sustainable film environment.
Equal funding: Saifuddin chides PN for complaining instead of talking

Equal funding: Saifuddin chides PN for complaining instead of talking

Harapan leader notes MOU with previous administration went through rounds of talks.
MACC moots phone ban for immigration officers working at KLIA counters

MACC moots phone ban for immigration officers working at KLIA counters

This is to prevent recurrence of 'counter setting' syndicates, says Azam.
PN may be underdog in Mahkota, but may still win, says Azmin

PN may be underdog in Mahkota, but may still win, says Azmin

If you put a strong team on the ground, it's doable, he says.
M'sia must use blockchain to improve halal cert framework - Zahid

M'sia must use blockchain to improve halal cert framework - Zahid

This strategic move will boost consumer confidence, says DPM.
YOURSAY | Religion and politics a bad mix

YOURSAY | Religion and politics a bad mix

'Kicking the can down the road won't address the elephant in the room.'
All-BN state exco: Where's the spirit of unity in Johor, Azmin asks MB

All-BN state exco: Where's the spirit of unity in Johor, Azmin asks MB

'Will Umno establish unity govt in the state if it wins Mahkota?'