Archive - 11 October 2024

Asean, Beijing agree to avoid conflict in South China Sea - Anwar

Asean, Beijing agree to avoid conflict in South China Sea - Anwar

Chinese premier assured this will be handled peacefully, PM says.
Nov 12 to hear ex-Tronoh rep's bid to admit new evidence

Nov 12 to hear ex-Tronoh rep's bid to admit new evidence

Yong is attempting to overturn his conviction for 2019 rape.
No 'compromise plan' for veep posts, says Bersatu leader

No 'compromise plan' for veep posts, says Bersatu leader

Whether Fayhsal pretends not to understand, we don't know, Rafiq says.
M'sia officially takes over Asean chair from Laos

M'sia officially takes over Asean chair from Laos

Safeguarding Southeast Asia as a zone of peace, stability, Anwar says.
Foon Yew High School Johor Bahru won 6th International 24 Festive Drums Festival and Malaysia 24 Festive Drums Competition

Foon Yew High School Johor Bahru won 6th International 24 Festive Drums Festival and Malaysia 24 Festive Drums Competition

This year's event, themed ‘Infinite Legacy, Endless Innovation,’ celebrates the 36th anniversary of the founding of 24 Festive Drums.
Rottweiler bite: Widow awarded RM143k over husband's death

Rottweiler bite: Widow awarded RM143k over husband's death

Deceased was a security guard who died after being bitten by firm’s dog.
Eco-Shop hits major milestone with 300th opening store, marking 21 years of serving Malaysians

Eco-Shop hits major milestone with 300th opening store, marking 21 years of serving Malaysians

New Eco-Plus concept store strengthens commitment to affordable essentials amidst rising living costs
FT Mufti Bill will turn M’sia into Islamic state overnight - groups

FT Mufti Bill will turn M’sia into Islamic state overnight - groups

Borneo groups claim bill violates MA63, sidelines federation's secular nature.
'Evil and cruel': Saifuddin upset over 'sweeping' remarks on citizenship bill

'Evil and cruel': Saifuddin upset over 'sweeping' remarks on citizenship bill

Home minister addresses concerns raised by activists, NGOs.
Service providers should offer cheap internet packages with higher speed

Service providers should offer cheap internet packages with higher speed

Fahmi says it is appropriate for them to do so.
Announcement on Malaysiakini's restructuring plan

Announcement on Malaysiakini's restructuring plan

Measures taken are to ensure Malaysiakini's long-term sustainability.
M'sia urges stronger Asean-US cooperation, swift action on Gaza crisis

M'sia urges stronger Asean-US cooperation, swift action on Gaza crisis

All parties must avoid actions that can worsen already tense situation, says Anwar.
M'sia calls for diplomatic approach in South China Sea issue

M'sia calls for diplomatic approach in South China Sea issue

Mohamad says don't 'slam the door', come together for best solution.
Ex-teacher ordered to pay RM90k for hitting student with broom

Ex-teacher ordered to pay RM90k for hitting student with broom

Injury left the eight-year-old needing five stitches.
4 senior citizens from Lawas get citizenship after decades - activist

4 senior citizens from Lawas get citizenship after decades - activist

Struggle is over after group receives their MyKads.
M'sia calls for global action for peaceful Myanmar resolution

M'sia calls for global action for peaceful Myanmar resolution

Asean will lead in facilitating a lasting and peaceful solution to conflict in Myanmar.
COMMENT | Why you should be worried about the FT Mufti Bill

COMMENT | Why you should be worried about the FT Mufti Bill

Legislation must not escape our intense scrutiny again.
Pro-Palestine rally sees hundreds march to US embassy

Pro-Palestine rally sees hundreds march to US embassy

UPDATED 3.45PM | Authorities stop protesters from reaching embassy, crowd disperses at 3.15pm.
Opposition leaders slam Nga's remark on PTPTN defaulters

Opposition leaders slam Nga's remark on PTPTN defaulters

Minister's 'take away passports' comment detached from youth’s economic struggles, Suthan says.
Impose moratorium on caning sentence, LFL urges govt

Impose moratorium on caning sentence, LFL urges govt

UPDATED 4.28PM | This pending probe into inmate's death last week.
GISBH: Don't act like you just got up from sleep, Saifuddin tells lawyers

GISBH: Don't act like you just got up from sleep, Saifuddin tells lawyers

Minister chides lawyers over misconduct allegations.
Rosmah shouldn't be charged under Amla, Income Tax Act: Lawyer

Rosmah shouldn't be charged under Amla, Income Tax Act: Lawyer

Wrong to equate non-declaring of income as money laundering offence - Firoz.
Najib: I'm innocent, I didn't order Altantuya's murder

Najib: I'm innocent, I didn't order Altantuya's murder

UPDATED 2.08PM | Court told ex-PM had never known or met the victim.
Weekend change best decision for Johoreans, MB says

Weekend change best decision for Johoreans, MB says

Onn urges against politicising move.
Batik Air Expands Network with Three New Routes to Sabah and Sarawak

Batik Air Expands Network with Three New Routes to Sabah and Sarawak

The new connections from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Bintulu, Miri, and Sandakan will enhance convenience for both leisure and business travellers
LETTER | Immediate action needed on call for RCI into GISBH case

LETTER | Immediate action needed on call for RCI into GISBH case

RCI is the most effective mechanism to ensure transparent investigation.
Israeli army seizes UNRWA HQ in Jerusalem

Israeli army seizes UNRWA HQ in Jerusalem

The land will be used to build nearly 1,500 colonial housing units.
TikTok confirms layoffs in M'sian office

TikTok confirms layoffs in M'sian office

Rep says unable to give exact numbers of those affected by downsizing.
COMMENT | Mufti selection bill: A path toward reform

COMMENT | Mufti selection bill: A path toward reform

Bill pushes for a more progressive cohort of mufti with expertise in science, maths, and economics.
Fadhlina's defence of Chinese students' school visit doesn't hold water - PN

Fadhlina's defence of Chinese students' school visit doesn't hold water - PN

UPDATED 12PM | Bersatu leader questions the 'ill-timing' of the programme.
World Bank: More M'sian degree grads working in jobs that don't need it

World Bank: More M'sian degree grads working in jobs that don't need it

Underemployment grew from 8.6pct in 2010 to 26.9pct in 2022.
Deputy finance minister on medical leave till Oct 16

Deputy finance minister on medical leave till Oct 16

Lim had surgery on Oct 4, her office says.
Unga condemns Israeli attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Unga condemns Israeli attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Unga president urges all sides to fulfil obligations under international and humanitarian laws.
Don't trigger 'disturbances' to threaten unity govt, Zahid tells BN

Don't trigger 'disturbances' to threaten unity govt, Zahid tells BN

BN chairperson says cooperation intended to last until GE16.
As new chair, Bon aims to get Asean human rights body some teeth

As new chair, Bon aims to get Asean human rights body some teeth

Weak Asean can't probe member states for abuses, says activist.
M'sia welcomes proposed US tech giants' US$14.7b investment - PM

M'sia welcomes proposed US tech giants' US$14.7b investment - PM

Country looks forward to strengthening ties with the US, says Anwar.
COMMENT | Being rational about the ringgit

COMMENT | Being rational about the ringgit

Underachievers often claim credit for fortuitous events.
COMMENT | Still interested in fighting for Najib's release?

COMMENT | Still interested in fighting for Najib's release?

Look at what triggered the Federal Court to review Azilah's death sentence.
Johor regent: Move to other states if upset with weekend realignment

Johor regent: Move to other states if upset with weekend realignment

'Decision made after taking Johor people's wish into consideration.'
Father helps daughter's killer avoid gallows

Father helps daughter's killer avoid gallows

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