Archive - 9 January 2025

Suhakam says open for discussion as staffers plan picket

Suhakam says open for discussion as staffers plan picket

Commission assures it is independent, committed to upholding the Paris Principles.
Don't politicise royal addendum issue, leave it to court, PM's aide says

Don't politicise royal addendum issue, leave it to court, PM's aide says

Shamsul concerned over irresponsible quarters exploiting matter.
Most Palestinian patients have recovered, being readied to return home - Khaled

Most Palestinian patients have recovered, being readied to return home - Khaled

Negotiations with Egyptian govt ongoing, will take time, minister says.
Sabah corruption: Pro-Hajiji group vows even larger counter-demo

Sabah corruption: Pro-Hajiji group vows even larger counter-demo

Rally to be 20-30 times bigger, Zulkarnain says.
Sabah rep slams MACC inaction over graft scandal

Sabah rep slams MACC inaction over graft scandal

Darell also wants an end to corruption.
1MDB one of reasons, not main issue leading to BN's GE14 loss: Najib

1MDB one of reasons, not main issue leading to BN's GE14 loss: Najib

1MDB TRIAL | Ex-PM claims certain quarters attempted to wrongly link him to scandal in lead-up to 2018 polls.
'Cili pan mee' restaurant raided for 'Muslim Kitchen' sign

'Cili pan mee' restaurant raided for 'Muslim Kitchen' sign

The Balakong restaurant does not have halal certification.
Govt to adopt globalist approach in 13th Malaysia Plan, says Rafizi

Govt to adopt globalist approach in 13th Malaysia Plan, says Rafizi

Global environment demands more deliberate thought and action, says minister.
'Diesel subsidy rationalisation to save govt up to RM7.5b a year'

'Diesel subsidy rationalisation to save govt up to RM7.5b a year'

Second finance minister says at this juncture, RM600m a month being saved.
Ringgit on right track, supported by strong fundamentals - BNM

Ringgit on right track, supported by strong fundamentals - BNM

Narrowing interest rate differentials, growing investor optimism, governor says.
Reviving Heritage, Shaping Identity: Transforming Malaysia’s Landmarks into Vibrant Cultural Hubs

Reviving Heritage, Shaping Identity: Transforming Malaysia’s Landmarks into Vibrant Cultural Hubs

Budget 2025 has allocated RM600 million to preserve Kuala Lumpur’s status as a cultural and creative city
Royal addendum: What govt leaders are saying so far

Royal addendum: What govt leaders are saying so far

Najib's bid for house arrest continues to dominate news sphere.
M'sia's AICHR chair urges bold action, defying Asean consensus

M'sia's AICHR chair urges bold action, defying Asean consensus

Bon critiques willful blindness of international human rights law.
King Abdullah meet not referred in Arab donation letter - Najib

King Abdullah meet not referred in Arab donation letter - Najib

UPDATED 6.04PM | Ex-premier relying on four alleged Arab letters promising donation.
Minister: Pardons Board meeting minutes on Najib are confidential

Minister: Pardons Board meeting minutes on Najib are confidential

UPDATED 5.05PM | Board decided to reduce ex-PM's jail term and fine last year.
IGP: No compromise, minister's son probed for alleged intimidation

IGP: No compromise, minister's son probed for alleged intimidation

Minister's son accused of impregnating woman, cops verifying marriage cert.
MCMC grills PAS rep over Anwar post, phone seized

MCMC grills PAS rep over Anwar post, phone seized

Forensic analysis will be conducted on Zamri's device.
Rafizi envisions 'Made by M'sia' chips, GPUs within 5-10 years

Rafizi envisions 'Made by M'sia' chips, GPUs within 5-10 years

This is by leveraging downstream sector, not just backend of semiconductor manufacturing - minister.
'Prices of landed houses in Klang Valley to rise up to 4pct in 2025'

'Prices of landed houses in Klang Valley to rise up to 4pct in 2025'

Real estate services company says it's driven by land scarcity.
PKR rep lodges report against Najib's Facebook admin

PKR rep lodges report against Najib's Facebook admin

UPDATED 3.43PM | Facebook post clearly an act of contempt of court, Fahmi says.
Dissatisfied Tiong wants tourism video remade with detailed content

Dissatisfied Tiong wants tourism video remade with detailed content

Existing one will confuse foreign tourists, he says.
PM should recognise CJ's contribution, extend her tenure: Lawyer

PM should recognise CJ's contribution, extend her tenure: Lawyer

'Tengku Maimun is the best since lord president, Mohamed Salleh Abas in 1988.'
Housewives file false robbery report, pawned phones for makeup

Housewives file false robbery report, pawned phones for makeup

They allegedly made the story up to avoid being scolded by their husbands.
War of words: DAP Youth chief calls PAS 'cancer' of M'sian politics

War of words: DAP Youth chief calls PAS 'cancer' of M'sian politics

Woo cites PAS leaders losing defamation case, having to apologise.
Puad: 'Hero' Akmal attended Najib's court case, not solidarity rally

Puad: 'Hero' Akmal attended Najib's court case, not solidarity rally

'Umno never bars members, leaders from attending Najib's court hearings.'
Anwar goes 'oooh' when quizzed on calls to step down

Anwar goes 'oooh' when quizzed on calls to step down

PM declines to entertain PAS over the addendum issue.
'Nanti, nanti, nanti': Zaliha sidesteps addendum question

'Nanti, nanti, nanti': Zaliha sidesteps addendum question

Minister avoids confirming if Pardons Board will reveal meeting minutes.
Glocomp Announces Distribution Partnership with Equinix to Deliver Cutting-Edge Solutions Nationwide

Glocomp Announces Distribution Partnership with Equinix to Deliver Cutting-Edge Solutions Nationwide

Glocomp Systems (M) Sdn Bhd (‘Glocomp’), one of Malaysia’s leading information and communication technology solutions providers, was recently appointed as a Distributor for Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company.
Anwar the real tourist attraction for M'sia - tourism group

Anwar the real tourist attraction for M'sia - tourism group

PM’s leadership itself is a tourism product, Mahadzir says.
Bersatu-PAS ties unaffected by latter's sudden defence of Najib

Bersatu-PAS ties unaffected by latter's sudden defence of Najib

'This is about govt's failure to act on royal addendum.'
Students unfazed by RM5m threat, plan second Sabah anti-graft rally

Students unfazed by RM5m threat, plan second Sabah anti-graft rally

Organiser calls the suit threat a weak and cowardly act.
LETTER | Lessons from Najib’s house arrest bid

LETTER | Lessons from Najib’s house arrest bid

Perhaps, there is something good we can learn from this episode.
Suhakam workers to picket on Friday over salary increment issues

Suhakam workers to picket on Friday over salary increment issues

Interim union claims three high-ranking officials promoted, given new evaluation system.
MACC nabs another 13 over heavy vehicle inspection syndicate probe

MACC nabs another 13 over heavy vehicle inspection syndicate probe

All arrests made between Jan 7 and 8, source says.
Bersatu Youth exco member quits bureau, cites impasse with Hilman

Bersatu Youth exco member quits bureau, cites impasse with Hilman

Meor, however, remains a party exco member without portfolio.
YOURSAY | Failure to deal with addendum could risk political turmoil

YOURSAY | Failure to deal with addendum could risk political turmoil

'It could also undermine our democracy and monarchy.'