Archive - 20 October 2024

RON95 subsidy: PAS leader roasted for 'half-baked' statements

RON95 subsidy: PAS leader roasted for 'half-baked' statements

BUDGET 2025 | Anwar's political secretary defends govt's targeted subsidy plan.
About 20k offenders can be considered for house arrest - minister

About 20k offenders can be considered for house arrest - minister

Bill to consider first-time offenders, pregnant women, seniors, disabled persons, says Saifuddin.
GISBH: Cops take Ummu Atiyah to site of alleged captivity in Perak

GISBH: Cops take Ummu Atiyah to site of alleged captivity in Perak

Daughter of Abuya escorted by five police vehicles, over 10 officers.
I respect all opinions - minister on FT Mufti Bill debate call

I respect all opinions - minister on FT Mufti Bill debate call

Mohd Na'im addresses Perlis mufti's criticism.
Bidding for Madani number plates will run until Wednesday

Bidding for Madani number plates will run until Wednesday

Biddings start from as low as RM100.
Govt funds para athletes, not council, Yeoh clarifies

Govt funds para athletes, not council, Yeoh clarifies

BUDGET 2025 | Minister responds to public backlash that govt won't give money to Paralympics Council.
Rafizi: B40, T15 to be based on net income, two-tiered RON95 subsidy

Rafizi: B40, T15 to be based on net income, two-tiered RON95 subsidy

BUDGET 2025 | We are currently working on improvements, minister says.
MCA chief appointed adviser for Chinese investments - Zahid

MCA chief appointed adviser for Chinese investments - Zahid

Wee will serve under the deputy prime minister.

Prabowo sworn in as Indonesia's president

Prabowo sworn in as Indonesia's president

Foreign dignitaries witness ceremony at the republic's Parliament in Jakarta.
Govt must defend freedom of speech: Wee

Govt must defend freedom of speech: Wee

UPDATED 1.38PM | He urges BN chair to address social media censorship with govt leaders.
Even Ismail Sabri gave us better minimum wage rise, PSM fumes

Even Ismail Sabri gave us better minimum wage rise, PSM fumes

BUDGET 2025 | Arutchelvan disappointed with PM's RM1,700 announcement.
Father of M'sian Islamic banking Abdul Halim Ismail dies

Father of M'sian Islamic banking Abdul Halim Ismail dies

The first managing director of Bank Islam built the foundations of Islamic finance in the country.
Govt provides breakdown of Rahmah cash, necessities aid

Govt provides breakdown of Rahmah cash, necessities aid

BUDGET 2025 | Chart details categories, income brackets, maximum quantum for recipients.
LETTER | Don't view house arrest bill with suspicion

LETTER | Don't view house arrest bill with suspicion

Legislation should be welcomed as reform to M'sia's criminal justice system.
Perhilitan investigating if nabbed tiger caused deaths in Gerik, Jeli

Perhilitan investigating if nabbed tiger caused deaths in Gerik, Jeli

The animal will be brought to the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai, Perak.
Regatta tragedy: Bodies of missing 5 found this morning

Regatta tragedy: Bodies of missing 5 found this morning

UPDATED 11.33AM | Discovery made between 6.16am and 7.09am.
Visions of vulnerability: Hyrul Anuar's artistic journey

Visions of vulnerability: Hyrul Anuar's artistic journey

MALAYSIANSKINI | The artist-turned-film director longs to tell stories that resonate emotionally.
COMMENT | Stronger than gold - rising ringgit portends economic boom

COMMENT | Stronger than gold - rising ringgit portends economic boom

The government should continue with measures adding to ringgit's performance.
MTUC president lauds minimum wage move, ex-official calls for more

MTUC president lauds minimum wage move, ex-official calls for more

BUDGET 2025 | Kamarul states group has fought for RM1,800 minimum wage since 2013.
COMMENT | House arrest for quinoa rice and nightly snuggles

COMMENT | House arrest for quinoa rice and nightly snuggles

There is a tendency for leaders to compromise for political survival.
LAPANG DADA | 'Quota should include factors like disability, gender'

LAPANG DADA | 'Quota should include factors like disability, gender'

There exist imbalances in our education system, one panellist says.
Smoking offences: MOH issued nearly RM25m in fines this year - Dzulkefly

Smoking offences: MOH issued nearly RM25m in fines this year - Dzulkefly

Claims of enforcement personnel not doing their job untrue, minister says.