Archive - 15 October 2024

Govt only borrows to fund fiscal deficit, maturing debt - minister

Govt only borrows to fund fiscal deficit, maturing debt - minister

Amir says govt has curbed increase of net loans, reduced debt growth.
MACC rearrests businessperson over Selangor GLC case

MACC rearrests businessperson over Selangor GLC case

Suspect initially arrested after raid on KL 'safe house'.
Govt recovers RM27.17b linked to 1MDB as of Sept 2024 - minister

Govt recovers RM27.17b linked to 1MDB as of Sept 2024 - minister

PARLIAMENT | Maximising returns to settle 1MDB's debts, Yeoh says.
FT Mufti Bill: Minister's office open for discussion

FT Mufti Bill: Minister's office open for discussion

This after Perlis mufti calls for dialogue to assess minister's capabilities.
LAPANG DADA | Rethinking racial education quotas

LAPANG DADA | Rethinking racial education quotas

Arguments for and against, impact on quality and competitiveness.
Who is Anwar's new comms adviser, Shazalli Ramly?

Who is Anwar's new comms adviser, Shazalli Ramly?

'Najib's image guru' behind GE14 campaign, had illustrious career in GLCs.
PAS welcomes Umno president's brother as new member

PAS welcomes Umno president's brother as new member

UPDATED 8.41PM | Abdul Hakim Hamidi seen in video with PAS chief.
'Son scored B for physical education due to Myokymia from Sg Kim Kim pollution'

'Son scored B for physical education due to Myokymia from Sg Kim Kim pollution'

Man testifies in RM30m lawsuit by 42 plaintiffs over 2019 incident.
Only Syed Saddiq replied opposition allocation MOU - minister

Only Syed Saddiq replied opposition allocation MOU - minister

Negotiation stalled as opposition yet to provide feedback, says Zaliha.
PMO announces new media and strategic communications adviser

PMO announces new media and strategic communications adviser

Shazalli Ramly's appointment follows demise of his predecessor Rozaid.
EAIC sets up task force to probe medical visa syndicate

EAIC sets up task force to probe medical visa syndicate

Move to ensure approval process for foreign nationals done with integrity - Razali.
Tiger mauls man to death in Gerik, wife witnesses attack

Tiger mauls man to death in Gerik, wife witnesses attack

Tiger drags 54-year-old into bushes when he went to the toilet before dawn.
'Same road': Zairil clarifies RM1.4m funds row in Bagan, Tasek Gelugor

'Same road': Zairil clarifies RM1.4m funds row in Bagan, Tasek Gelugor

Penang exco says extra money given to Guan Eng, 'since he felt cheated'.
Justice for 'Kopi' - animal rights activists will haul local council to court

Justice for 'Kopi' - animal rights activists will haul local council to court

They demand the officers involved in shooting the dog be charged.
Task force reveals GISBH children underweight, have cognitive disorders

Task force reveals GISBH children underweight, have cognitive disorders

UPDATED 6.39PM | PARLIAMENT | Nancy says initial profiling on kids done in safe spaces.
Kids forced to do 500 ear squats, Saifuddin reveals more GISBH horror

Kids forced to do 500 ear squats, Saifuddin reveals more GISBH horror

UPDATED 6.33PM | Minister spells out abuses in defending use of Sosma against GISBH officials.
'Overkill': Govt MP blasts police for using Sosma, M16 rifles in GISBH case

'Overkill': Govt MP blasts police for using Sosma, M16 rifles in GISBH case

PARLIAMENT | 'Are child abuse, modern slavery offences considered security offences?'
'I misspoke': Sabah DAP man U-turns on sending letter declining datukship

'I misspoke': Sabah DAP man U-turns on sending letter declining datukship

Tan Lee Fatt says he did not submit a letter to CM.
PAS MP moots govt awards for women who give birth to boost procreation

PAS MP moots govt awards for women who give birth to boost procreation

Mumtaz cites Order of Maternal Glory in Mongolia.
Graduate underemployment not unique to M'sia, says deputy minister

Graduate underemployment not unique to M'sia, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Underemployment prevalent in S Korea, Australia, US - Hanifah.
M'sia will continue oil exploration in South China Sea, PM tells Parliament

M'sia will continue oil exploration in South China Sea, PM tells Parliament

PARLIAMENT | Petronas won't stop drilling off S'wak despite China's objection - Anwar.
S'gor Fire and Rescue Dept: 20 households evacuated in Taman Melawati landslide

S'gor Fire and Rescue Dept: 20 households evacuated in Taman Melawati landslide

Hulu Kelang rep calls for town council, district office to urgently carry out technical assessments.
Bagan Datuk 'murder' shocks PAS, death of democracy mourned

Bagan Datuk 'murder' shocks PAS, death of democracy mourned

Razman accuses Zahid of betraying Umno voters.
Perhilitan fails to quash RM100k aggravated damages in ranger's accidental shooting suit

Perhilitan fails to quash RM100k aggravated damages in ranger's accidental shooting suit

The sum is part of overall RM281,807.20 compensation awarded to deceased's family.
redONE Mobile Introduces New Postpaid 5G devicePRO Plan in Partnership with vivo Malaysia

redONE Mobile Introduces New Postpaid 5G devicePRO Plan in Partnership with vivo Malaysia

Announces Collaboration with Warner Bros.’ Red One Movie to Reward Customers

Altantuya murder, deaf driver assault: Hanipa looks for AG

Altantuya murder, deaf driver assault: Hanipa looks for AG

Ex-deputy minister says unanswered questions could jeopardise AGC's 'mission and vision'.
Refer citizenship amendment bill to PSSC - Suhakam

Refer citizenship amendment bill to PSSC - Suhakam

'Voices of the people cannot be sidelined in the legislative process.'
Govt's sudden axing of S'wak conservation project stuns int'l donors

Govt's sudden axing of S'wak conservation project stuns int'l donors

Japan administration, City of Basel, Bruno Manser Fund donated to conserve Baram forest.
FT Mufti Bill not drafted in haste, no influence from any party - minister

FT Mufti Bill not drafted in haste, no influence from any party - minister

A committee to study, draft specific Act for the mufti was set up three years ago.
Saving Zahid? Umno fumes over PM's aide behind-the-scenes disclosure

Saving Zahid? Umno fumes over PM's aide behind-the-scenes disclosure

Shamsul says did not challenge Bagan Datuk results due to 'bigger picture'.
Kindy kids forced to stand on tables as floods ravage Klang Valley

Kindy kids forced to stand on tables as floods ravage Klang Valley

UPDATED 4PM | Floods, landslide, severe traffic congestion reported across KL and Selangor.
Turning Passersby into Buyers: Find out the Art of Retail Engagement with INK Marketing

Turning Passersby into Buyers: Find out the Art of Retail Engagement with INK Marketing

Discover INK Marketing's journey as they share their experience of winning the Outstanding Bull Award
As long as death penalty on our books Sirul unlikely to return: Ex-Bar chief

As long as death penalty on our books Sirul unlikely to return: Ex-Bar chief

Altantuya's family is seeking an update from AG on extraditing the ex-commando.
Govt keeps tight lid on Tabung Haji RCI findings

Govt keeps tight lid on Tabung Haji RCI findings

PN lawmaker who posed parliamentary query receives general answers.
Thunderstorm warning for 6 states, KL, Putrajaya today

Thunderstorm warning for 6 states, KL, Putrajaya today

MetMalaysia forecasts bad weather till 1pm, Johor expected to be worst hit.
Bloomberg claims: Anwar says only gave 'general' orders to MACC

Bloomberg claims: Anwar says only gave 'general' orders to MACC

UPDATED 12.05PM | Instructions did not include any specific cases, PM clarifies.
Asean meetings to be held in all states, even K'tan, Anwar says

Asean meetings to be held in all states, even K'tan, Anwar says

UPDATED 11.56AM | PARLIAMENT | All will reap economic benefits from M'sia's chairpersonship of regional body - PM.
COMMENT | What is fundamentally wrong with FT Mufti Bill?

COMMENT | What is fundamentally wrong with FT Mufti Bill?

It will indirectly affect the non-Muslims.
Najib withdraws 'academic' appeal to lift US$681m Mareva freezing order

Najib withdraws 'academic' appeal to lift US$681m Mareva freezing order

UPDATED 11.04AM | Court allows appeal, orders ex-PM to pay RM30k costs to 1MDB, four subsidiaries.
Parliament meet delayed as MPs show up late for work due to floods

Parliament meet delayed as MPs show up late for work due to floods

UPDATED 12.50PM | Speaker postpones session by 30 minutes.
Nga reminisces about lawyer days helping woman who stole milk

Nga reminisces about lawyer days helping woman who stole milk

'By helping people, I believe you will be happier.'
LETTER | Address student debt, build more public unis

LETTER | Address student debt, build more public unis

Education is a human right, govt should not charge for it.
'RM17.9b investments from China approved from 2023 to first half of 2024'

'RM17.9b investments from China approved from 2023 to first half of 2024'

These involve 110 approved projects, says ministry.
COMMENT | Anwar doesn't understand GST, or his hands are tied

COMMENT | Anwar doesn't understand GST, or his hands are tied

Politics means he has to do what is politically correct to stay in power.
YOURSAY | More women reps, but it should be based on merit

YOURSAY | More women reps, but it should be based on merit

'Leadership growth has to be organic and not forced.'
Ministry explains Brics economic benefit, military cooperation

Ministry explains Brics economic benefit, military cooperation

MP seeking assurance Brics membership would focus on investment, trade.