Archive - 17 October 2024

Five nabbed over theft, sale of M'sians' personal data

Five nabbed over theft, sale of M'sians' personal data

Suspects comprise four locals and one Pakistani national.
Ex-minister slams 'leaked UKM memo' silencing academics

Ex-minister slams 'leaked UKM memo' silencing academics

Dons serve as conscience of society, Saifuddin says.
S'gor police: Kidnapped child victim molested, to be sold to prostitution ring

S'gor police: Kidnapped child victim molested, to be sold to prostitution ring

Swift action by cops thwarted deal, Hussein says.
Myanmar plantation worker killed in suspected tiger attack

Myanmar plantation worker killed in suspected tiger attack

Victim found 300m from dorm, with a blood trail.
PAC to summon Johari, IRB for November proceedings

PAC to summon Johari, IRB for November proceedings

Panel seeks further info on ongoing actions in 1MDB-related issue.
Mkini hands over names of 'big fish' to home minister

Mkini hands over names of 'big fish' to home minister

Submission pertains to medical visa syndicate probe.
'Shame on you', Muda tells govt, opposition MPs for citizenship bill nod

'Shame on you', Muda tells govt, opposition MPs for citizenship bill nod

'You'll be responsible for difficult future ahead of affected kids.'
Home minister to decide on pending citizenship cases within one year

Home minister to decide on pending citizenship cases within one year

PARLIAMENT | Saifuddin commits to clearing all outstanding applications by Oct 17, 2025.
Saifuddin agrees on 'once and for all' solution on Sabah's citizenship issue

Saifuddin agrees on 'once and for all' solution on Sabah's citizenship issue

PARLIAMENT | Minister says definitive remedy needed.
Budget 2025 to drive economic growth, ensure fairness for all - PM

Budget 2025 to drive economic growth, ensure fairness for all - PM

Anwar set to present budget in Parliament at 4pm tomorrow.
206 vs 1: Dewan Rakyat passes citizenship rights bill

206 vs 1: Dewan Rakyat passes citizenship rights bill

UPDATED 11PM | PARLIAMENT | Muar lawmaker sole MP to vote against bill.
Swift clean-up at Zoo Negara after Tuesday's flood, animals not affected

Swift clean-up at Zoo Negara after Tuesday's flood, animals not affected

Zoo was open to the public again yesterday.
Assault cases bruising royalty's reputation, Zaid warns authorities

Assault cases bruising royalty's reputation, Zaid warns authorities

Royals called for immediate action but authorities still dragging feet, he says.
Najib: I had faith in SRC board to do due diligence

Najib: I had faith in SRC board to do due diligence

Ex-PM pins financial misuse in SRC on the firm's management.
MACC seizes another RM600k in cash over probe into Selangor GLC

MACC seizes another RM600k in cash over probe into Selangor GLC

The cash was found in a raid on a rented house.
GISBH: Ministry probing video of welfare officer's meeting with parents

GISBH: Ministry probing video of welfare officer's meeting with parents

Officer claims to have found no signs of abuse on rescued children.
'Big fish': Azam in the dark, but told they're not in syndicate

'Big fish': Azam in the dark, but told they're not in syndicate

MACC chief says trio not related to scheme.
LETTER | Reviving Rukun Negara

LETTER | Reviving Rukun Negara

The five precepts provide guidance to keep Malaysians united.
1MDB argues US$248m siphoned to fund Najib stepson's film

1MDB argues US$248m siphoned to fund Najib stepson's film

UPDATED 4.03PM | It is suing Hollywood filmmaker Riza to recover monies allegedly also used for gambling.
PN MP suggests M'sians re-register for MyKad to address ID fraud

PN MP suggests M'sians re-register for MyKad to address ID fraud

PARLIAMENT | Ku Rahman says new digital ID can be issued after re-registration.
Citizenship rights changes must comply with MA63: Sabah deputy CM

Citizenship rights changes must comply with MA63: Sabah deputy CM

PARLIAMENT | Jeffrey says any amendment must have consent of both states.
Tengku Muda Pahang resigns as Bestinet director

Tengku Muda Pahang resigns as Bestinet director

No reason was given for his resignation, 16 months after assuming position.
Expanding the Scope of SSB Taxation: A 'War Against Sugar' Approach to Combating Sugar Consumption in Malaysia

Expanding the Scope of SSB Taxation: A 'War Against Sugar' Approach to Combating Sugar Consumption in Malaysia

The government advocates 'war against sugar'
DPM: Poverty eradication remains govt's key agenda

DPM: Poverty eradication remains govt's key agenda

No one should be left behind in the nation's progress, says Zahid.
NGOs nudge MPs to use 'stomachaches' to stall citizenship, mufti bills

NGOs nudge MPs to use 'stomachaches' to stall citizenship, mufti bills

UPDATED 6.13PM | 'Sometimes, inconveniences are just divine intervention.'
Cops score major drug bust in Kajang, net syabu worth RM10m

Cops score major drug bust in Kajang, net syabu worth RM10m

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the case.
Maszlee leaks memo telling academics not to make public statements

Maszlee leaks memo telling academics not to make public statements

PM previously said academics free to comment on 3R - within limits.
Health Ministry investigating another doctor's death in Penang

Health Ministry investigating another doctor's death in Penang

PARLIAMENT | Ministry awaiting outcome of internal probe, says Dzulkefly.
Still waiting for justice: Victim of alleged 'royal assault' rues inaction

Still waiting for justice: Victim of alleged 'royal assault' rues inaction

Alias Awang laments no development despite Pahang crown prince urging stern action.
Malbatt can return fire if attacked by Israeli forces: Khaled

Malbatt can return fire if attacked by Israeli forces: Khaled

PARLIAMENT | Defence minister stresses they can only do so in self-defence as peacekeepers.
Why invoke Sosma for GISBH cases, Suaram asks govt

Why invoke Sosma for GISBH cases, Suaram asks govt

'Police could proceed with the probe under other laws.'
Average of 2 kids reported missing daily from 2020 to September 2024

Average of 2 kids reported missing daily from 2020 to September 2024

UPDATED 2.58PM | PARLIAMENT | Total of 3,847 children reported missing in the period, averaging 770 cases annually.
Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for 6 states

Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for 6 states

MetMalaysia says bad weather is expected to last until 2pm.
Three 'iron ladies', KL Strike Force to keep city safe - Zaliha

Three 'iron ladies', KL Strike Force to keep city safe - Zaliha

PARLIAMENT |'We will see KL clean from all matters of concern to the residents.'
MM2H licence abuse: Tiong urges PN MP to share info for action

MM2H licence abuse: Tiong urges PN MP to share info for action

PARLIAMENT | Mas Ermieyati claims some MM2H-licensed companies appointed sub-agents.
AG fails appeal to quash Sabah revenue challenge

AG fails appeal to quash Sabah revenue challenge

Federal Court denies AG leave to appeal, judicial review to proceed.
SDEC 2024 Kicks Off with Key Discussions on AI, Semiconductor Innovation, and SME Digitalisation

SDEC 2024 Kicks Off with Key Discussions on AI, Semiconductor Innovation, and SME Digitalisation

The first day of SDEC 2024 featured insightful sessions on Malaysia’s IC Design industry and the growing convergence of AI and semiconductors. Industry experts from Skyechip, Weeroc, and Chipsbank emphasised the potential of Malaysia’s semiconductor sector to enhance Southeast Asia’s technology landscape.
COMMENT | Marhaen and Madani

COMMENT | Marhaen and Madani

Has Anwar's govt kept its word to help the common people?
Sabah doc's death: Minister pledges task force report to be made public

Sabah doc's death: Minister pledges task force report to be made public

PARLIAMENT | Probe findings to be revealed on the principle of accountability - Dzulkefly.
MP: Did powerful links allow GISBH violations to go undetected?

MP: Did powerful links allow GISBH violations to go undetected?

Lim asks Saifuddin if there were politicians or govt officers involved.
Can we criticise each other now, Puad asks 'muted' PM over Shamsul's claims

Can we criticise each other now, Puad asks 'muted' PM over Shamsul's claims

'Anwar's silence could be green light for coalition parties to target each other.'
'Caring For Our Forest' Workshop To Mark World Habitat Day 2024

'Caring For Our Forest' Workshop To Mark World Habitat Day 2024

A joint ‘green’ effort by BOH Plantations and Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre

Daim warded in Assunta Hospital

Daim warded in Assunta Hospital

Ex-finance minister unable to attend court today, no reason given for hospitalisation.
Amnesty: Govt must stop ignoring immigration depot abuses

Amnesty: Govt must stop ignoring immigration depot abuses

M'sia must urgently provide protection to refugees and migrants, says group.
LETTER | KL floods a wake-up call for better preparedness

LETTER | KL floods a wake-up call for better preparedness

MetMalaysia's role in disaster response should be examined and development should be reviewed.
GISBH members want allowance for rehab programme

GISBH members want allowance for rehab programme

They are struggling to make ends meet after their businesses were shut down - lawyer.
Rising Shipping Costs and Service Inconsistencies Threaten Malaysia's Online Retail Growth

Rising Shipping Costs and Service Inconsistencies Threaten Malaysia's Online Retail Growth

Milieu Insight survey reveals dissatisfaction among shoppers and sellers as a growing threat to sustaining online retail’s growth in Malaysia

COMMENT | Time to rethink FT Mufti Bill

COMMENT | Time to rethink FT Mufti Bill

Legislation poses risks, implications on M'sians' constitutional rights.
Preacher takes down 'secret conversion' TikTok video

Preacher takes down 'secret conversion' TikTok video

UPDATED 10.08AM | Oct 24 set to hear Firdaus' legal team's argument to lift court injunction.
KINIGUIDE | Polemics surrounding FT Mufti Bill

KINIGUIDE | Polemics surrounding FT Mufti Bill

The debate over the bill has expanded to encompass other aspects.
Budget 2025: MOH to tackle rising challenges of chronic diseases

Budget 2025: MOH to tackle rising challenges of chronic diseases

I want to shift the approach to real healthcare, says Dzulkefly.
M'sian caught in Chennai smuggling gibbons, iguanas in suitcase

M'sian caught in Chennai smuggling gibbons, iguanas in suitcase

She had four gibbons and 52 iguanas, Chennai Customs says.

YOURSAY | Investigate leads on 'big fish', don't pass the buck

YOURSAY | Investigate leads on 'big fish', don't pass the buck

'Saifuddin's reply in Parliament reflects poorly on all agencies under his ministry.'
COMMENT | Save kids from statelessness, help Shima get citizenship

COMMENT | Save kids from statelessness, help Shima get citizenship

Born to M'sian father, undocumented mum, Shima stymied by bureaucracy.
Act 355: Govt consulted non-Muslim groups on bill, says deputy minister

Act 355: Govt consulted non-Muslim groups on bill, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | We will continue engagements to show it’s not a political move, he adds.