Archive - 7 January 2025

Scammers spoof Port Dickson police hotline

Scammers spoof Port Dickson police hotline

Cops say criminals used the number to contact victims about nonexistent traffic offences.
MACC detains 8 in heavy vehicle inspection syndicate

MACC detains 8 in heavy vehicle inspection syndicate

Two of the suspects have been remanded.
Malaysia Open matches delayed due to leaking roof

Malaysia Open matches delayed due to leaking roof

An official attributes the leak to roof replacement works and bad weather.
Unfair to claim govt ignored royal addendum: Fahmi

Unfair to claim govt ignored royal addendum: Fahmi

Minister says Home Ministry implemented the order as they received it.
Wanita MCA slams 'absurd' drug test proposal for concertgoers

Wanita MCA slams 'absurd' drug test proposal for concertgoers

Selangor wing chief says the impractical measure could also dampen concert experience.
Death toll of earthquake near Mt Everest reaches 95

Death toll of earthquake near Mt Everest reaches 95

Local authorities report at least 130 injured.
Ministry proposes special electricity tariff for public transport

Ministry proposes special electricity tariff for public transport

Minister says this may encourage public transport growth.
PAS Youth wants probe on why 10k absent for SPM BM paper

PAS Youth wants probe on why 10k absent for SPM BM paper

There seems to be a major problem plaguing the education system, Hafez says.
'Everything is DAP's fault': Loke slams Hadi as malicious, power-hungry

'Everything is DAP's fault': Loke slams Hadi as malicious, power-hungry

DAP sec-gen urges public to reject PAS' brand of politics.
'Najib's FB post on SRC trial judge a criminal offence for contempt of court'

'Najib's FB post on SRC trial judge a criminal offence for contempt of court'

Hassan says post is malicious, deliberately defaming the court.
Wan Fayhsal refers home minister to Parliament privileges committee

Wan Fayhsal refers home minister to Parliament privileges committee

Machang MP claims Saifuddin misled the house over royal addendum for Najib.
Najib cites Anwar on 'flawed' probe, claims PM's remarks refer to his cases

Najib cites Anwar on 'flawed' probe, claims PM's remarks refer to his cases

UPDATED 5.22PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Najib refers to Anwar's comments on tainted prosecutions.
Zahid gets leave to launch contempt proceeding against Dr M

Zahid gets leave to launch contempt proceeding against Dr M

UPDATED 4.43PM | Deputy prime minister's bid is over ex-premier's Dec 5 presser.
Enter Hadi: 'DAP-dominated' govt accused of high treason

Enter Hadi: 'DAP-dominated' govt accused of high treason

PAS president weighs in on royal addendum controversy.
NewBe.AI: Revolutionising AI Education

NewBe.AI: Revolutionising AI Education

Local startup AI Labs is leading the pack in AI education with its easy-to-follow learning programmes.
'HSR project can be revived with full private sector involvement'

'HSR project can be revived with full private sector involvement'

Govt has to prioritise other matters for the next 1 or 2 years - Anwar.
Johor special economic zone a unique initiative to promote M'sia, S'pore: Anwar

Johor special economic zone a unique initiative to promote M'sia, S'pore: Anwar

Both governed by politically stable administrations with clear economic policies aimed at attracting investments.
Home Ministry bans 6 books, deems them harmful to morality

Home Ministry bans 6 books, deems them harmful to morality

‘Ban also raises awareness of publications unsuitable for general readership.’
No M'sians affected by Nepal earthquake - ministry

No M'sians affected by Nepal earthquake - ministry

Foreign Ministry reaffirms commitment to closely monitor developments.
M'sia, S'pore reopen discussions on long-standing issues: Anwar

M'sia, S'pore reopen discussions on long-standing issues: Anwar

UPDATED 5.30PM | Issues include water supply, maritime delimitation and airspace, he says.
53 dead, 62 injured in 6.8-magnitude quake in Xizang

53 dead, 62 injured in 6.8-magnitude quake in Xizang

Earthquake hit at 9.05am on Tuesday (Beijing Time).
COMMENT | Revisiting Najib's RM42m SRC conviction

COMMENT | Revisiting Najib's RM42m SRC conviction

Questions linger why 3 judges declined the case, MACC's probe of judge.
PKR Youth urges BN to hold the line amid PN's bombardment

PKR Youth urges BN to hold the line amid PN's bombardment

Don't let sentiment-driven politics destabilise unity govt – Nabil.
I can teach law at this point, Najib tells court

I can teach law at this point, Najib tells court

UPDATED 1.57PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Ex-PM has been battling various court cases against him over past 6 years.
NGOs urge Malay rulers to probe alleged hiding of Najib addendum

NGOs urge Malay rulers to probe alleged hiding of Najib addendum

UPDATED 3.24PM | They also call for task force to determine PM's status.
Yusoff Rawther seeks to drop drug trafficking charge

Yusoff Rawther seeks to drop drug trafficking charge

PM's ex-aide accused of trafficking 305g of cannabis.
Najib denies directing 1MDB task force disbandment

Najib denies directing 1MDB task force disbandment

1MDB TRIAL | Ex-premier testifies the 2015 dissolution was an administrative exercise.
Amid full pardon push, Najib's FB swipes at SRC trial judge again

Amid full pardon push, Najib's FB swipes at SRC trial judge again

Umno is pleading with Agong to grant Najib a full pardon.
Tiong slams bid to destabilise govt, wants PM to complete term

Tiong slams bid to destabilise govt, wants PM to complete term

Minister reminds Malaysians of detrimental effects of frequent leadership changes.
Secret conversion: Preacher appeals TikTok video removal order

Secret conversion: Preacher appeals TikTok video removal order

Firdaus seeking to quash Dec 3 court ruling.

LETTER | Using AI ethically for wildlife conservation

LETTER | Using AI ethically for wildlife conservation

While AI brings numerous advantages, it also presents ethical issues.
Anwar need not resign over addendum issue - PKR MP

Anwar need not resign over addendum issue - PKR MP

PM should instead be commended for upholding separation of powers, says Hassan.
Company denies threatening Long Urun villagers over plantation

Company denies threatening Long Urun villagers over plantation

Sin Heng Chan (Malaya) Berhad says it is meeting with villagers to resolve disputes.
COMMENT | Promise of 'no deforestation': Sarawak's forests tell different story

COMMENT | Promise of 'no deforestation': Sarawak's forests tell different story

Forest annihilation in Long Urun signals 'the sound of death' for community.
Has Hajiji been quizzed on leaked videos, Warisan Youth asks MACC

Has Hajiji been quizzed on leaked videos, Warisan Youth asks MACC

People deserve transparency and accountability, stresses Warisan Youth chief.
COMMENT | Some notes on business last year

COMMENT | Some notes on business last year

Many developments, great and small, shook the corporate world last year.
YOURSAY | Saifuddin should have spoken out on addendum earlier

YOURSAY | Saifuddin should have spoken out on addendum earlier

‘Why wait until it goes to court?’