Archive - 16 October 2024

Govt debt growth expected to decrease to 7.5pct this year

Govt debt growth expected to decrease to 7.5pct this year

Govt to ensure debt-to-GDP ratio doesn't exceed 60pct.
UN Lebanon Force holding position despite Israeli attacks

UN Lebanon Force holding position despite Israeli attacks

'We've formally protested recent incidents to IDF by letter.'
Online crime cases up 35.5pct in 2023, says DOSM

Online crime cases up 35.5pct in 2023, says DOSM

Online crime includes love scams, non-existent loans, non-existent investments.
'Govt won't revoke citizenship if person would end up stateless'

'Govt won't revoke citizenship if person would end up stateless'

Saifuddin addresses citizenship revocation for foreign wives.
M'sia, Philippines committed to S China Sea negotiations - Anwar

M'sia, Philippines committed to S China Sea negotiations - Anwar

Philippines foreign secretary is in KL for joint commission meeting.
Don't act like a hero, just fight in next GE, Akmal tells Shamsul

Don't act like a hero, just fight in next GE, Akmal tells Shamsul

File complaint than make 'cheap speculations', says Umno Youth chief.
Muhyiddin wants citizenship bill sent to Parliament committee first

Muhyiddin wants citizenship bill sent to Parliament committee first

Ex-PM raises automatic citizenship and age limit issues.
Shafie: Govt must get consent from heads of states on citizenship bill

Shafie: Govt must get consent from heads of states on citizenship bill

Sabah has unique situation, rural communities and sea nomads, Shafie says.
Why cover up? DAP reps question Zairil over Bagan road funding

Why cover up? DAP reps question Zairil over Bagan road funding

Kumaran and Chee want JKR officials to be held accountable.
Some people spotted 'watching' shelters for rescued GISBH kids - Nancy

Some people spotted 'watching' shelters for rescued GISBH kids - Nancy

More measures in place to protect children, minister says.
72 medical workers, patients killed in Lebanon since Sept 17: WHO

72 medical workers, patients killed in Lebanon since Sept 17: WHO

As many as 100 healthcare facilities in conflict-affected areas have closed.
Ulu Tiram attacker's brother denies supporting Islamic State

Ulu Tiram attacker's brother denies supporting Islamic State

He pleads not guilty to two terror charges.
SELHAC 2024: Powering Global Halal Growth with Innovation, Certification, and Collaboration

SELHAC 2024: Powering Global Halal Growth with Innovation, Certification, and Collaboration

This year's theme, Vitalising Halal Ecosystems, aims to strengthen Selangor’s role as a global leader in the halal industry by bringing together business leaders, experts, and policymakers.
Focusing on solution for 'local-born' permanent residents - Saifuddin

Focusing on solution for 'local-born' permanent residents - Saifuddin

Minister differentiating between local and foreign-born PRs.
Zahid's brother's joining PAS not a sore point for Umno - Puad

Zahid's brother's joining PAS not a sore point for Umno - Puad

'Hakim not a heavyweight in Umno, won’t give PAS an advantage.'
Najib defends move to greenlight RM3.95b funding for SRC

Najib defends move to greenlight RM3.95b funding for SRC

Ex-PM is testifying in SRC's US1.18b lawsuit against him.
MP SPEAKS | Govt needs to uplift Indian community from poverty

MP SPEAKS | Govt needs to uplift Indian community from poverty

More must be done urgently to address discrimination against the disadvantaged.
Budget 2024 Fuels Economic Empowerment for PPR Women through Social Enterprise Partnership

Budget 2024 Fuels Economic Empowerment for PPR Women through Social Enterprise Partnership

The launch of the Dapur Digital (Cloud Kitchen) by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), YB Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, at PPR Wangsa Sari marks a significant step in empowering the B40 entrepreneurs and MSME in Malaysia, particularly women and youth entrepreneurs, through digital economy innovation.
Melawati landslide: Probe underway to ensure soil structure safety - S'gor MB

Melawati landslide: Probe underway to ensure soil structure safety - S'gor MB

Amirudin also dismisses notion incident caused by overdevelopment.
Asri doubts even minister gets teachings defined in FT Mufti Bill

Asri doubts even minister gets teachings defined in FT Mufti Bill

Perlis mufti notes that most Muslims wouldn't fully understand them either.
World Anti-Corruption Conference 2024 Set to Shape Global Solutions in Bangkok

World Anti-Corruption Conference 2024 Set to Shape Global Solutions in Bangkok

On October 22, 2024, the World Anti-Corruption Conference (WACC) will convene global leaders, experts, and policymakers at Rangsit University, Bangkok. Hosted by the International Strategy Institute (ISI) in collaboration with Rangsit University, this year’s conference will emphasize regional cooperation and innovative strategies to combat corruption internationally.
Don't ask MPs to accept entire citizenship bill, says Syed Saddiq

Don't ask MPs to accept entire citizenship bill, says Syed Saddiq

UPDATED 8.06PM | PARLIAMENT | 'Accept the good, reject the bad.'
FT Mufti Bill: MCA concerned with increasing govt control over religion

FT Mufti Bill: MCA concerned with increasing govt control over religion

UPDATED 3.23PM | The party urges the government to reconsider the proposed legislation.
Rohingya broke out of Bidor depot to escape violence, abuse - EAIC report

Rohingya broke out of Bidor depot to escape violence, abuse - EAIC report

Agency has lodged a police report for further investigations.
Najib's daughter appointed to Matrade board

Najib's daughter appointed to Matrade board

UPDATED 2.57PM | Nooryana Najwa takes oath alongside two new members.
Poser over DBKL's selective Malay language signboard enforcement

Poser over DBKL's selective Malay language signboard enforcement

MCA leader says law must be applied equally.
LETTER | Time to deepen our understanding of poverty

LETTER | Time to deepen our understanding of poverty

Malaysian govt taking steps in right direction but more needs to be done.
Dr M warded at IJN, defamation suit hearing against Zahid deferred

Dr M warded at IJN, defamation suit hearing against Zahid deferred

Ex-PM given 12-day sick leave, proceedings postponed until Oct 29.
Visa syndicate: Give us names of 'big fish', Saifuddin tells Mkini

Visa syndicate: Give us names of 'big fish', Saifuddin tells Mkini

PARLIAMENT | Home minister says this is so MACC can arrest the suspects.
COMMENT | MPs should reject constitutional change in citizenship

COMMENT | MPs should reject constitutional change in citizenship

Parliamentarians should not pass regressive provisions in the proposed amendments.
Electoral watchdog wants PM's aide to clarify Bagan Datuk claims

Electoral watchdog wants PM's aide to clarify Bagan Datuk claims

Tindak Malaysia says Shamsul's allegations evoke serious concerns of election integrity.
Allianz Life extends coverage for critical illness riders

Allianz Life extends coverage for critical illness riders

Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Life) introduces the Complimentary Multi-Claim Critical Illness (CI) Coverage campaign, which provides customers with a vital safety net not just for their first CI diagnosis but for future diagnoses as well.
'Big fish' in medical visa syndicate still swimming freely: Sources

'Big fish' in medical visa syndicate still swimming freely: Sources

This is despite MACC arresting over 50 immigration officers in a crackdown.
LETTER | Call for stringent measures to manage floods

LETTER | Call for stringent measures to manage floods

We cannot treat each flooding as a mere 'nature's wrath'.
'Inappropriate': PKR sec-gen responds to Shamsul revelation

'Inappropriate': PKR sec-gen responds to Shamsul revelation

Unity govt's mandate is from the decree of the Agong, says Fuziah.
COMMENT | Borneo vs Malaya - dangerous rhetoric fuelling divide

COMMENT | Borneo vs Malaya - dangerous rhetoric fuelling divide

Proposal for 35pct East M'sian representation in Dewan Rakyat should be debated.
'Cops can use Azilah's claim to reopen Altantuya probe'

'Cops can use Azilah's claim to reopen Altantuya probe'

Ex-Bar president cites Criminal Procedure Code and Police Act.
YOURSAY | Poor will be affected by GST implementation

YOURSAY | Poor will be affected by GST implementation

'Many wage earners are struggling to survive.'
Budget 2025: NGOs want more, better-targeted welfare spending

Budget 2025: NGOs want more, better-targeted welfare spending

Issues raised include gender-responsive budgeting, minimum wage.
MPs get a taste of KL floods

MPs get a taste of KL floods

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.