Archive - 8 October 2024

Media Prima: Syed Mokhtar-linked Aurora still holds 31.9pct stake

Media Prima: Syed Mokhtar-linked Aurora still holds 31.9pct stake

Shares of Media Prima closed one sen higher at 47.5 sen.
Student, 15, pleads not guilty in Muar court to raping teen

Student, 15, pleads not guilty in Muar court to raping teen

Victim's father says family was away for work.
Anwar named 15th most influential Muslim in the world

Anwar named 15th most influential Muslim in the world

The Muslim 500 included rulers of Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia on its list.
Report: Anwar absolves Utar from RM83m taxes, penalties

Report: Anwar absolves Utar from RM83m taxes, penalties

UPDATED 8PM | Letter will be sent to Utar Foundation, Loke says.
Visa syndicate: Immigration DG promises no compromise

Visa syndicate: Immigration DG promises no compromise

UPDATED 9.43PM | Statement comes after Malaysiakini revealed EAIC probe.
MP: Did party cops steal drugs from evidence room?

MP: Did party cops steal drugs from evidence room?

'Don't just treat individual case, tackle system which enables such crimes.'
EAIC probing immigration officials over 'medical visa' syndicate - sources

EAIC probing immigration officials over 'medical visa' syndicate - sources

Sources claim immigration visa division raided last week, medical visas being abused to bring in illegal workers.
Task force to review recommendations on custodial deaths

Task force to review recommendations on custodial deaths

Special task force will visit lockups, depots, detention centres, says Prasad.
Floods in Ijok caused by PAS leader's failed project, MB's aide hits back

Floods in Ijok caused by PAS leader's failed project, MB's aide hits back

Tuan Ibrahim's unfinished flood barrier project caused flooding in Kuala S'gor district - Saifuddin.
No need for Harapan to apologise to Umno - Zahid

No need for Harapan to apologise to Umno - Zahid

Party chief urges Umno leaders to stop 'teasing' govt colleagues.
GISBH: Number of children rescued reaches 662 - minister

GISBH: Number of children rescued reaches 662 - minister

Fahmi says the kids have received court orders for protection.
Diesel subsidy rationalisation: Anwar, 3 ministers hauled to court

Diesel subsidy rationalisation: Anwar, 3 ministers hauled to court

UPDATED 4.39PM | Duo seeks to overturn cabinet decision to float diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia.
Bloomberg report: Minister reaffirms media's right to cite sources

Bloomberg report: Minister reaffirms media's right to cite sources

UPDATED 4.35PM | Fahmi reponds to report on PM's ex-aide Farhash.
Changing Selangor MB might solve recurring floods - PAS leader

Changing Selangor MB might solve recurring floods - PAS leader

Kamarul says Amirudin's govt failed to provide effective flood mitigation.
Sidec proudly wins Digital Opportunity/Inclusion Award at The WITSA Excellence Awards 2024

Sidec proudly wins Digital Opportunity/Inclusion Award at The WITSA Excellence Awards 2024

Celebrating Sidec’s Leadership in Empowering Digital Inclusion and Transforming the SME Landscape
LETTER | Death penalty: When justice demands the ultimate price

LETTER | Death penalty: When justice demands the ultimate price

While some crimes are unimaginably brutal, the answer is not more violence.
Hidden Dangers to Your Bones

Hidden Dangers to Your Bones

Find out if your daily routine is quietly harming your bone health and what to do.

PKR leader schools Ong, recalls Anwar painting over English signboards

PKR leader schools Ong, recalls Anwar painting over English signboards

UPDATED 2.50PM | Fahmi Zainol says ex-DAP MP's 'shallow remarks appeared to belittle PM's efforts'.
World Bank upgrades M'sia's growth forecast to 4.9pct

World Bank upgrades M'sia's growth forecast to 4.9pct

This is due to improved performance in global economy, says economist.
M'sia urges global community to unite, act against Israel

M'sia urges global community to unite, act against Israel

The clarion call comes at the first anniversary of war in Gaza.
Cops to question Isham over call for PM to sue Bloomberg

Cops to question Isham over call for PM to sue Bloomberg

Ex-Umno supreme council member expects his phone to be confiscated.
PKR MP disagrees with Johor move to revert to Saturday, Sunday weekend

PKR MP disagrees with Johor move to revert to Saturday, Sunday weekend

UPDATED 2.50PM | Observing Friday-Saturday rest days part of Johor's culture, political history, says Hassan.
High Court upholds cop's acquittal in drug case

High Court upholds cop's acquittal in drug case

Judge rules insufficient reason to overturn Magistrate's Court's decision.
LETTER | Sabah, S'wak mustn't accept 'dangerous' one-third Senate seats proposal

LETTER | Sabah, S'wak mustn't accept 'dangerous' one-third Senate seats proposal

These groups do not respect Sabahans and S’wakians, act like colonial masters.
Trump promises 'stronger than ever' US-Israel relationship if he wins election

Trump promises 'stronger than ever' US-Israel relationship if he wins election

The ex-president also pledges to prevent threats against Israel.
Death penalty remains for Sosilawati's two murderers

Death penalty remains for Sosilawati's two murderers

UPDATED 1.02PM | Federal Court dismisses duo's death penalty review bid.
S'gor sets up task force to rehabilitate kids rescued from GISBH

S'gor sets up task force to rehabilitate kids rescued from GISBH

UPDATED 11.25AM | Task force comprises cops, psychiatrists and child education specialists.
Unscheduled water cut in parts of KL to repair burst pipe - Air Selangor

Unscheduled water cut in parts of KL to repair burst pipe - Air Selangor

Repair works expected to be completed at 1am, Oct 9.
LETTER | Stop the hate on a war-traumatised mother

LETTER | Stop the hate on a war-traumatised mother

Palestinian mum has been through worse than we could imagine.
Emirates bans pagers and walkie-talkies from aircraft

Emirates bans pagers and walkie-talkies from aircraft

They will be confiscated if found, says the airline.
Asyraf: Orang Asli in Umno supreme council a 'historic moment'

Asyraf: Orang Asli in Umno supreme council a 'historic moment'

'Ramli Mohd Nor's appointment shows party's commitment to fighting for all.'
COMMENT | Denying bail to Yusoff Rawther sends wrong message

COMMENT | Denying bail to Yusoff Rawther sends wrong message

It could cast the government in an unfavourable light.
Kuen Cheng High School denies link to viral bullying video

Kuen Cheng High School denies link to viral bullying video

Principal's Office says the girl in the video was not one of its students.
Wan Azizah recovering after surgery

Wan Azizah recovering after surgery

The PM's wife is being monitored at the Sultan Idris Shah Hospital.
Zahid: Umno committed to strengthen party, enhance alliances

Zahid: Umno committed to strengthen party, enhance alliances

He also expressed appreciation for all parties that helped BN win Mahkota.
COMMENT | When 1pct of population owns 50pct of wealth

COMMENT | When 1pct of population owns 50pct of wealth

The only way is to progressively increase wages at a rate the economy can bear.
Mum appeals for help to rescue daughter from Myanmar

Mum appeals for help to rescue daughter from Myanmar

Teen is believed to be a victim of a human trafficking syndicate.
YOURSAY | National language important, but so is English proficiency

YOURSAY | National language important, but so is English proficiency

‘Malaysia is a top tourist destination because English is widely spoken.’