Archive - 6 October 2024

'Get facts right' - health minister denies slow action in doc's death probe

'Get facts right' - health minister denies slow action in doc's death probe

'We conducted immediate internal investigation, formed independent panel.'
At least RM120m needed to repair burst bunds in Bagan Datuk - Zahid

At least RM120m needed to repair burst bunds in Bagan Datuk - Zahid

Each damaged structure estimated to cost RM10m and there are 12 in the area.
Teo new Johor DAP chief, Wong becomes her deputy

Teo new Johor DAP chief, Wong becomes her deputy

UPDATED 7.10PM | Teo's predecessor Liew re-elected to party state committee, to serve as normal member.
Anwar: More teachers to be trained in teaching Tamil, Chinese

Anwar: More teachers to be trained in teaching Tamil, Chinese

PM stresses Indian community is not sidelined in economic empowerment agenda.
Govt spends over RM260m for Sibu flood mitigation project

Govt spends over RM260m for Sibu flood mitigation project

The initiative has provided flood risk protection to over 25,000 residents.
Johor fun run strictly for charity, clothing controversy an oversight: Organiser

Johor fun run strictly for charity, clothing controversy an oversight: Organiser

UPDATED 5.48PM | 'We are neither against nor in support of any sexual groups or individuals.'
DAP not seeking unity govt in Johor, won't beg for posts - Loke

DAP not seeking unity govt in Johor, won't beg for posts - Loke

'If we want posts, we'll win them in the next election.'
'Govt never discussed changing Islam’s status as religion of federation'

'Govt never discussed changing Islam’s status as religion of federation'

UPDATED 4.43PM | PM accuses opposition of distorting facts, inciting hatred.
Many Umno-linked appointees still in office, PN leader claims

Many Umno-linked appointees still in office, PN leader claims

Mahathir Mohd Rais also defends appointments made during Muhyiddin, Ismail Sabri’s tenure.
Palestinian woman in Wisma Transit disturbance apologises

Palestinian woman in Wisma Transit disturbance apologises

The woman says she was distressed over her kids’ plight in Gaza.
GISBH kids may face citizenship, religious hurdles without parents: Lawyer

GISBH kids may face citizenship, religious hurdles without parents: Lawyer

Many of the rescued kids have not been claimed by their parents.
PM chides 'elite groups' for undermining national language

PM chides 'elite groups' for undermining national language

UPDATED 1.32PM | 'Idea that success, intelligence can only be achieved through English is misguided.'
Cops nab 3 men over controversial running event in Johor

Cops nab 3 men over controversial running event in Johor

Police also seize costumes used during the event.
Respect Islam - minister says over controversial running event

Respect Islam - minister says over controversial running event

UPDATED 11.47PM | 'Any event that could incite controversy or undermine Islam should be avoided.'
LETTER | Rohingya crisis and the need for Asean to step up

LETTER | Rohingya crisis and the need for Asean to step up

The community continues to suffer due to oppression and xenophobia.
Ramasamy: M'sia's humanitarian aid should not be abused

Ramasamy: M'sia's humanitarian aid should not be abused

Urimai chief says recent incident involving Palestinians shows potential for misuse.
'Rayer may have been living in a cave when Muhyiddin was PM'

'Rayer may have been living in a cave when Muhyiddin was PM'

Everyone knows the programmes Muhyiddin initiated during Covid-19 crisis, says MIPP leader.
LETTER | ESG compliance would reduce social conflicts

LETTER | ESG compliance would reduce social conflicts

The government and corporate sector should learn from the West failures.
'We're not related' - Fahmi says of new MDEC CEO

'We're not related' - Fahmi says of new MDEC CEO

The minister tells critics not to slander by using unverified information.
Black Hawk delivery expected end of October: Armed forces chief

Black Hawk delivery expected end of October: Armed forces chief

Action to be taken if contractor fails to deliver again.
Elephant attack: Perhilitan to keep monitoring Kg Basung

Elephant attack: Perhilitan to keep monitoring Kg Basung

It follows deadly attack on elder man on Saturday.
Mitra in process of distributing over RM95m for 11 programmes this year

Mitra in process of distributing over RM95m for 11 programmes this year

UPDATED 2.12PM | Prabakaran says plans being made to utilise remaining RM5m allocated for 2024.