Archive - 19 October 2024

IGP: Probing claims of abuse, confinement by GISBH members

IGP: Probing claims of abuse, confinement by GISBH members

Razarudin says police tracking four men over alleged confinement.
Former Dewan Negara president Vadiveloo dies at 92

Former Dewan Negara president Vadiveloo dies at 92

The ex-MIC sec-gen passes away at UMMC, KL.
Anwar arrives in Jakarta for presidential inauguration

Anwar arrives in Jakarta for presidential inauguration

Inauguration will be held tomorrow, 10am local time.
Penang ferry tilts again, inflatable balloons to the rescue

Penang ferry tilts again, inflatable balloons to the rescue

The ferry is being converted into a floating museum.
Stand up and show your courage, MCA no 2 tells youth wing

Stand up and show your courage, MCA no 2 tells youth wing

MCA at a low point, but we've risen to fight, Mah says.
'Political stability must align with good governance to boost economy'

'Political stability must align with good governance to boost economy'

PM wants M'sia to be free from corruption, power abuse.
MACC not ruling out more raids in sand mining probe

MACC not ruling out more raids in sand mining probe

At least 20 witnesses called up to assist in investigation, Azam says.
Muda concerned house arrest bill may benefit certain quarters

Muda concerned house arrest bill may benefit certain quarters

Not suitable for those who commit major crimes - Chew.
Tiger suspected of mauling 2 men captured

Tiger suspected of mauling 2 men captured

Creature enters trap set by Perhilitan.
Muda undergoes rebranding, unveils new logo

Muda undergoes rebranding, unveils new logo

'We want to re-emphasise commitment to social democracy principles.'
New RM1,700 minimum wage also applies to foreign workers

New RM1,700 minimum wage also applies to foreign workers

No discrimination on grounds of nationality.
RM15m allocation to FAM not for salary payment - Yeoh

RM15m allocation to FAM not for salary payment - Yeoh

BUDGET 2025 | Funding for coaches to strengthen Harimau Malaya squad, relevant teams, says minister.
Veterinary Dept to review memorandum on dog shooting

Veterinary Dept to review memorandum on dog shooting

DVS probing case under Animal Welfare Act 2015 (Act 772).
M'sia, China reaffirm commitment to boosting maritime cooperation

M'sia, China reaffirm commitment to boosting maritime cooperation

Delegations share views on related issues.
House arrest bill to be tabled in Parliament next year - Saifuddin

House arrest bill to be tabled in Parliament next year - Saifuddin

'Cabinet has approved the policy for the implementation of the bill.'
Sinwar's death: Int'l community failed again, rues Anwar

Sinwar's death: Int'l community failed again, rues Anwar

UPDATED 2.24PM | M'sia mourns the loss of fighter, defender of Palestinians, PM says.
COMMENT | Resorting to Sosma in GISBH case uncalled for

COMMENT | Resorting to Sosma in GISBH case uncalled for

No need to go overboard with the offenders.
RCI needed to reform immigration, Suaram tells Home Ministry

RCI needed to reform immigration, Suaram tells Home Ministry

'Address systemic factors that lead to abusive conditions in detention centres.'
NGO calls for inquest into Pokok Sena inmate's custodial death

NGO calls for inquest into Pokok Sena inmate's custodial death

Proceedings only effective process to identify cause of death, Hayat says.
Budget 2025 reactions from ministers, state govts

Budget 2025 reactions from ministers, state govts

UPDATED 11.51AM | It ensures well-being, welfare of all segments of society.
Azam: MACC not 'James Bond' who can solve cases in one day

Azam: MACC not 'James Bond' who can solve cases in one day

Such things only happen in a movie, he says.
COMMENT | Anwar gets what makes China tick

COMMENT | Anwar gets what makes China tick

PM's keen understanding of cultural China has earned him the republic's respect.
NGO criticises 'business as usual' flood mitigation efforts

NGO criticises 'business as usual' flood mitigation efforts

BUDGET 2025 | Ecosystem-based approach needed, says Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
Alias is my people, give him justice now - Tengku Hassanal

Alias is my people, give him justice now - Tengku Hassanal

Victim of 'royal assault' has rued inaction over the case.
Worker and employer groups welcome new RM1.7k minimum wage

Worker and employer groups welcome new RM1.7k minimum wage

BUDGET 2025 | MTUC thanks govt for promoting fairer economy.
Budget 2025: Tell us what you think

Budget 2025: Tell us what you think

Give the federal budget's highlights a thumbs-up or thumbs-down.
COMMENT | Can tenureship protect academic freedom in Malaysia?

COMMENT | Can tenureship protect academic freedom in Malaysia?

Have something in writing that doesn't restrict our academics from talking.
New budget could spark class war, says Syed Saddiq

New budget could spark class war, says Syed Saddiq

BUDGET 2025 | 'Raising threshold for welfare aid risks unfairly penalising the middle class.'
New carbon tax needs clarity on implementation - consultants

New carbon tax needs clarity on implementation - consultants

Overall, Budget 2025 is forward-thinking, says PWC tax leader.
'House arrest' in budget speech: PKR MP ponders on elite prisoners

'House arrest' in budget speech: PKR MP ponders on elite prisoners

Hassan finds it odd issue cropped up in PM’s fiscal plan unveiling.