Archive - 8 January 2025

Govt weaknesses more destabilising than Hadi's writings, PAS tells DAP

Govt weaknesses more destabilising than Hadi's writings, PAS tells DAP

Takiyuddin says DAP should focus on righting wrongs in the government.
Gateway Development Alliance secures 84.1pct of MAHB shares

Gateway Development Alliance secures 84.1pct of MAHB shares

MAHB is well on its way to the 90pct delisting threshold.
MACC arrests 8 in heavy vehicle licence syndicate, including 4 directors

MACC arrests 8 in heavy vehicle licence syndicate, including 4 directors

They were nabbed in Malacca and the Klang Valley earlier today.
M'sian Bar calls for prison system reform

M'sian Bar calls for prison system reform

Bar chief says restorative justice is the way forward.
M'sia unlikely to be affected by Meta ending fact-checking: Fahmi

M'sia unlikely to be affected by Meta ending fact-checking: Fahmi

Minister says the effects are likely confined to the United States.
Tourism minister says mosques shown in longer, more detailed video

Tourism minister says mosques shown in longer, more detailed video

Tiong says video criticised by opposition for lacking mosques was a short one.
Meta to get licence soon - Fahmi

Meta to get licence soon - Fahmi

The social media giant is submitting documents to the MCMC.
Drug screening for 'suspicious' concertgoers only, S'gor exco clarifies

Drug screening for 'suspicious' concertgoers only, S'gor exco clarifies

Ng says authorities monitoring, cooperation will be improved, concert SOP unchanged.
Conflicting alcohol rules at events that rent Chinese school halls

Conflicting alcohol rules at events that rent Chinese school halls

Renting halls a major income for schools but rules appear to be changing.
Single father of 3 lands in prison for banana theft

Single father of 3 lands in prison for banana theft

A farm's CCTV captured footage of the man chopping down a banana tree.
The Tiny “Tenant” You Didn't Invite (But Are Secretly Living Rent-Free In Your House)

The Tiny “Tenant” You Didn't Invite (But Are Secretly Living Rent-Free In Your House)

Discover the hidden termites secretly living rent-free in your home. Learn how to identify and evict them today.
Pro-govt group to sue Sabah anti-graft rally organiser, participants

Pro-govt group to sue Sabah anti-graft rally organiser, participants

Legal team probing statements against Hajiji, Musa, and Sabah govt.
I'm generally able to tell truth from lies, but can be misled - Najib testifies

I'm generally able to tell truth from lies, but can be misled - Najib testifies

1MDB TRIAL | UPDATED 6.24PM | Ex-PM grilled if he can tell someone's lying.
Vilified as un-Islamic, CJ reminds critics of Allah's judgment

Vilified as un-Islamic, CJ reminds critics of Allah's judgment

Tengku Maimun tells naysayers to reflect if they are qualified to question others' faith.
Prosperity Awaits with Lazada’s Ularlar Sale: Grab Exclusive Chinese New Year Hampers & Deals from RM8.80!

Prosperity Awaits with Lazada’s Ularlar Sale: Grab Exclusive Chinese New Year Hampers & Deals from RM8.80!

From now until 17 January 2025, be sure to log onto Lazada to snag exclusive hampers, festive goodies, and unbeatable savings that will bring joy to your family, friends, and most importantly - your wallet.
OPPO Launches Malaysia’s First Tech Fashion Show by The Pool with The All-New Reno13 Series

OPPO Launches Malaysia’s First Tech Fashion Show by The Pool with The All-New Reno13 Series

Tailored for creators, gamers, and everyday users alike, it sets a new benchmark for smartphones by offering uncompromised performance and advanced AI capabilities.
Mosques missing in Visit M'sia 2026 video, PN wants answers

Mosques missing in Visit M'sia 2026 video, PN wants answers

Video only shows places of worship like churches, temples - Bersatu Youth exco.
Royal addendum wasn't hidden - Fahmi

Royal addendum wasn't hidden - Fahmi

UPDATED 4.05PM | Didn't receive any information about it, minister says.
MCA Youth rains down on Youth and Sports Ministry over leaky roof

MCA Youth rains down on Youth and Sports Ministry over leaky roof

It tarnishes Malaysia’s image, highlights poor preparations – Chong.
Chegubard cancels 'rape' report plan against minister's son

Chegubard cancels 'rape' report plan against minister's son

This comes after the complainant allegedly withdrew her police report.
CJ confident PM will uphold judicial independence, refers to past remarks

CJ confident PM will uphold judicial independence, refers to past remarks

UPDATED 3.31PM | Tengku Maimun points out Anwar’s comment on judicial independence in 2009.
'Becoming Hannah' - 182 police reports, 59 statements recorded

'Becoming Hannah' - 182 police reports, 59 statements recorded

Cops have yet to record statement from Yeoh – Rusdi.
'No, no, no': Ex-AG mum on royal addendum, evades media

'No, no, no': Ex-AG mum on royal addendum, evades media

UPDATED 2.12PM | Current AG Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar also declines to comment.
Judge fairly even if faced by executive request: CJ

Judge fairly even if faced by executive request: CJ

UPDATED 2.59PM | Tengku Maimun advises judges on dealing with demands by 'influential parties'.
'Doomed bumi plan redux': Zaid says cut taboo cake into equal pieces

'Doomed bumi plan redux': Zaid says cut taboo cake into equal pieces

Ex-minister criticises govt's Putera35 bumi economy plan.
LETTER | Pedestrianisation of Jalan Bukit Bintang

LETTER | Pedestrianisation of Jalan Bukit Bintang

More space for people equals more space for business success.
LETTER | DAP has 'roared' against PAS and should continue to do so

LETTER | DAP has 'roared' against PAS and should continue to do so

Party should also stop bending over backwards for Anwar.
Najib rally: Mat Sabu, Puad criticise PAS over 'theatrics'

Najib rally: Mat Sabu, Puad criticise PAS over 'theatrics'

PAS can change its tune anytime for its political interests - Amanah chief.
PM challenges GLCs, GLICs to empower bumi economic development

PM challenges GLCs, GLICs to empower bumi economic development

He attends a discussion today on bumi companies in govt procurement.
Ex-Bersatu leader: Royal addendum could cause constitutional crisis

Ex-Bersatu leader: Royal addendum could cause constitutional crisis

'It would set precedent that rulers can issue pardons without Pardons Board’s scrutiny.'
Censors don't share my sense of humour - banned book's publisher

Censors don't share my sense of humour - banned book's publisher

Amir says he had gotten some laughs from 'Punai', slang for penis.
Cybercrime Bill to be tabled at Parliament in Oct, agency says

Cybercrime Bill to be tabled at Parliament in Oct, agency says

This new law will replace outdated Computer Crimes Act 1997 – Megat Zuhairy.
LETTER | PN should stop pretending it is fighting graft

LETTER | PN should stop pretending it is fighting graft

Opposition’s recent acts reveal their opportunistic, unethical nature.
'S’pore-M’sia technical panel continues talks on bilateral issues'

'S’pore-M’sia technical panel continues talks on bilateral issues'

It was established to resolve, among others, maritime boundary delimitation, republic's minister says.
YOURSAY | Anwar has only himself to blame for calls to resign

YOURSAY | Anwar has only himself to blame for calls to resign

'His incompetence is glaring.'
Najib wins again

Najib wins again

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