Archive - 31 December 2024

Not everything govt does is popular, Anwar acknowledges

Not everything govt does is popular, Anwar acknowledges

UPDATED 10.12PM | However, people will benefit from Putrajaya's policies, PM says.
Ringgit closes out 2024 as top performer among major Asian currencies

Ringgit closes out 2024 as top performer among major Asian currencies

Local note appreciates over 2.73 percent to RM4.47 against greenback.
Police ensure peaceful rallies in Sabah

Police ensure peaceful rallies in Sabah

'Gempur Rasuah Sabah', 'Himpunan Bangkit Sabahan' held simultaneously without incident.
RapidKL vows to do better after wheelchair user stuck at station

RapidKL vows to do better after wheelchair user stuck at station

Man has to wait for 20 minutes during late hours for help.
DAP rep rebuts PAS Youth for exploiting religious sentiments

DAP rep rebuts PAS Youth for exploiting religious sentiments

Party fabricating accusations against DAP, calling it anti-Islam, Lee says.
'It's just maintenance work,' mining firm says amid Orang Asli uproar

'It's just maintenance work,' mining firm says amid Orang Asli uproar

Company official also says have yet to receive stop work order from DOE.
'Never talked with PAS': Umno leaders say pro-Najib rally not political

'Never talked with PAS': Umno leaders say pro-Najib rally not political

UPDATED 6.18PM | Puad says rally planned well before PAS expressed interest.
Next year I turn 100, says Dr M in message for 2025

Next year I turn 100, says Dr M in message for 2025

Ex-PM reflects on his long and challenging life journey.
Malacca CM pans 'disrespectful' MP for spreading 'sleeping' clip

Malacca CM pans 'disrespectful' MP for spreading 'sleeping' clip

Rauf accuses Mas Ermieyati of deploying agent to discredit state govt.
Pengkalan Chepa remand inmate died from internal bleeding in the head

Pengkalan Chepa remand inmate died from internal bleeding in the head

Family initially accepted coroner's findings but now questions circumstances on his death - Prison Dept.
LETTER | Rally if you must, but read addendum order judgment too

LETTER | Rally if you must, but read addendum order judgment too

High court judge gave clear reasons why Najib's mandamus order application rejected.
S'gor ruler concerns over rising prevalence of character assassination

S'gor ruler concerns over rising prevalence of character assassination

UPDATED 5.12PM | Such acts can lead to more harmful societal habits, says Sultan Sharafuddin.
PAS, Bersatu youths to protest against Nga, Yeoh this Friday

PAS, Bersatu youths to protest against Nga, Yeoh this Friday

They feel threatened by the DAP leaders.
PAS Youth prods govt to explain Christmas do at ministry

PAS Youth prods govt to explain Christmas do at ministry

Youth info chief says authorities, including religious ones, have yet to respond.
Reform minimum wage to upgrade senior staff pay along with juniors

Reform minimum wage to upgrade senior staff pay along with juniors

'Existing system only benefits new workers, neglecting seniors.'

Body found in Sg Changgang may be linked to missing teen: Cops

Body found in Sg Changgang may be linked to missing teen: Cops

Selangor police chief says body decomposing, can't be physically identified.
Sabah police confirm Fahmi remanded one day

Sabah police confirm Fahmi remanded one day

UPDATED 4.40PM | This is over his caricature of Musa.
Around 50 march in Sabah anti-corruption rally, 1k at counter protest

Around 50 march in Sabah anti-corruption rally, 1k at counter protest

UPDATED 4.25PM | Thousands who support the students' group view the rally live on TikTok.
Court grants IGP injunction order, gags Papagomo

Court grants IGP injunction order, gags Papagomo

UPDATED 4.36PM | Judicial commissioner prohibits blogger from repeating allegedly defamatory statements.
Vivy, husband get temporary release of passports to perform umrah

Vivy, husband get temporary release of passports to perform umrah

Judge orders for the passport to be returned on Jan 15.
Orang Asli: Iron mining ongoing despite minister's stop work assurance

Orang Asli: Iron mining ongoing despite minister's stop work assurance

UPDATED 7.07PM | The indigenous community from Kg Kelaik says they have video evidence.
How Malaysian Investors Can Thrive in the UK Property Market

How Malaysian Investors Can Thrive in the UK Property Market

Expert tips for navigating the hidden gem of an investment landscape

'Najib solidarity rally undermines govt, casts doubt on Umno's sincerity'

'Najib solidarity rally undermines govt, casts doubt on Umno's sincerity'

UPDATED 2.36PM | Guan Eng says teaming up with PAS for Najib rally erodes political confidence.
Hadi: PM's absence from D-8 summit shows Madani 'not genuine'

Hadi: PM's absence from D-8 summit shows Madani 'not genuine'

PAS chief says Anwar frequently aligns M'sia with world powers instead of developing nations.
Don't rush into new payment system, MMA urges govt

Don't rush into new payment system, MMA urges govt

All cost-containment measures must involve stakeholder engagement, Kalwinder says.
PM disagrees with probe against Fahmi, PKR Youth reminds cops

PM disagrees with probe against Fahmi, PKR Youth reminds cops

UPDATED 2.50PM | Lawyer says it doesn't align with values held by Anwar's administration.
'It's a dialysis centre', councillor says over complaint of temple being built

'It's a dialysis centre', councillor says over complaint of temple being built

Project funded by locals, owned by welfare group, says Ang.
K'tan police confirm suspect died in lockup

K'tan police confirm suspect died in lockup

The man was being remanded in a drug case investigation.
Why vocal about GISBH but not Nga, PAS clerics ask religious authorities

Why vocal about GISBH but not Nga, PAS clerics ask religious authorities

DAP and Nga are transgressing Islamic boundaries, says Ahmad.
New policies coming into force in 2025

New policies coming into force in 2025

They include social media licensing, expanded no-smoking zones, and more.
COMMENT | Shameful chapter in Malaysia's syariah justice system

COMMENT | Shameful chapter in Malaysia's syariah justice system

Carpenter's public caning violates Islamic principles of compassion, justice, and human dignity.
LETTER | As 2025 approaches, MAHB deal needs to take off

LETTER | As 2025 approaches, MAHB deal needs to take off

Stakeholders must adopt a more pragmatic approach.
Khazanah Research: T30 the real middle class, not M40

Khazanah Research: T30 the real middle class, not M40

It says current classification does not accurately reflect the true economic stratification.
Fatwa Council guidelines: Muslims can't join events with Christmas trees

Fatwa Council guidelines: Muslims can't join events with Christmas trees

PAS cites the 2005 guidelines in its continued criticism of a ministry celebration.
Number of flood victims in Kelantan drops, slight increase in Johor

Number of flood victims in Kelantan drops, slight increase in Johor

52 people are taking shelter in Johor today compared to 26 yesterday.
Bersih backs rally in Sabah, urges respect for freedom of assembly

Bersih backs rally in Sabah, urges respect for freedom of assembly

It reflects desire for corruption-free administration, NGO says.
COMMENT | Reflection on Malaysia's prospects

COMMENT | Reflection on Malaysia's prospects

Many citizens are grappling with uncertainty and fear.
PM to deliver New Year message tonight

PM to deliver New Year message tonight

Anwar will share 2024 highlights and country's 2025 goals.
UM lecturer accused of sending nudes remains on campus, victim claims

UM lecturer accused of sending nudes remains on campus, victim claims

UPDATED 5.54PM | This is despite an interdiction order with the student fearing retaliation.
COMMENT | Pretenders silencing fight against corruption

COMMENT | Pretenders silencing fight against corruption

Previous loud voices against graft have gone quiet which could be viewed as hypocrisy.
YOURSAY | Umno's support for ex-PM will cost it dearly

YOURSAY | Umno's support for ex-PM will cost it dearly

'Rallying behind Najib raises serious questions about Umno's commitment to integrity, accountability.'
CM hails Juhar's significant contributions to Sabah

CM hails Juhar's significant contributions to Sabah

Juhar's 14-year tenure as Sabah governor ends today.