Archive - 17 January 2025

No plans to raise hotel fees - Penang CM

No plans to raise hotel fees - Penang CM

Chow denies claims in recent local media reports.
U Mobile to roll out 5G in 15-18 months, IPO this year - Tan

U Mobile to roll out 5G in 15-18 months, IPO this year - Tan

'Not a sen of govt money involved, banks willing to lend us money.'
Landslide forces closure of road in Genting Highlands

Landslide forces closure of road in Genting Highlands

Two landslides at 2.47am and 5pm, road clearing ongoing.
Health Ministry's town hall on shift work plan 'disastrous' - report

Health Ministry's town hall on shift work plan 'disastrous' - report

Calls for minister to resign, health workers to strike over 'Waktu Kerja Berlainan' plan.
Biden govt won't enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

Biden govt won't enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

This will leave the decision to the incoming Trump administration.
Group urges S'gor ruler to commute Sirul's death sentence

Group urges S'gor ruler to commute Sirul's death sentence

Ensure he receives the same punishment as his co-conspirator - Madpet.
'Lim family era': Will step down if no longer needed, says Hui Ying

'Lim family era': Will step down if no longer needed, says Hui Ying

Deputy minister reflects on family legacy, having the right mindset in politics.
Berjaya's Tan urges local companies to join HSR consortium after MRCB exit

Berjaya's Tan urges local companies to join HSR consortium after MRCB exit

'We will negotiate with any interested parties.'
'Hadi as PM': 'Flip-flop' PAS unfit to lead country, says Puad

'Hadi as PM': 'Flip-flop' PAS unfit to lead country, says Puad

Hadi himself criticised naming PM candidate before election, Puad adds.
Op Ragada: Ex-mayor suspected of wrongly approving projects

Op Ragada: Ex-mayor suspected of wrongly approving projects

Still investigating if suspect took gratification - IGP.
Police can use private vehicles to enforce law, court hears

Police can use private vehicles to enforce law, court hears

Witness says officer has committed offence if he fails to act according to law.
Arul Kanda admits inaction on negative 1MDB media reports

Arul Kanda admits inaction on negative 1MDB media reports

Lawyer refers to reports by Sarawak Report, The Edge, and others.
PM: TNB's UK renewable energy venture to yield long-term benefits

PM: TNB's UK renewable energy venture to yield long-term benefits

Anwar says this is particularly in terms of tech transfer.
Allianz Risk Barometer 2025

Allianz Risk Barometer 2025

Business interruption, fire & explosion, and changes in legislation and regulation are the top risks in Malaysia
LETTER | The spring of Malaysia-UAE relations

LETTER | The spring of Malaysia-UAE relations

It is hoped Anwar's visit lays strong foundations for long-lasting, mutually beneficial ties.
Two other Bersatu exco members quit their bureau posts

Two other Bersatu exco members quit their bureau posts

Positions given not significant, they say.
Company manager, board members freed of Sg Gong pollution charge

Company manager, board members freed of Sg Gong pollution charge

UPDATED 4.44PM | Judge rules prosecution failed to prove prima facie case.
448 children from GISBH homes returned to families - minister

448 children from GISBH homes returned to families - minister

Five more with guardians and 107 in institutions, Nancy says.
COMMENT | The ham sandwich's power of damage control

COMMENT | The ham sandwich's power of damage control

The episode seems manufactured to divert attention from the royal addendum.
Building bridges through tradition: Malaysia’s Kanni Pongal celebration inspires unity in diversity

Building bridges through tradition: Malaysia’s Kanni Pongal celebration inspires unity in diversity

A tapestry of Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage came to life at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Bukit Kiara in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) during the annual Kanni Pongal celebration, supported by Jasmine Rice as the event’s main supporter.
PAC to scrutinise airport management, MAHB shares deal

PAC to scrutinise airport management, MAHB shares deal

The proceedings will also cover high ticket prices to Borneo, aerotrain delay.
Acer’s Predator Helios AI laptops with new Intel Core Ultra Processors & NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs

Acer’s Predator Helios AI laptops with new Intel Core Ultra Processors & NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs

The all-new Predator Helios Neo 16S AI laptop offers maximum power with the combination of cutting-edge silicon and a brilliant OLED display with a 240 Hz refresh rate in a sleek new design measuring under 19.9 mm thin.
Najib rubbishes Jho Low interview throwing him under bus

Najib rubbishes Jho Low interview throwing him under bus

UPDATED 2.31PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Ex-premier testifying over 2015 Euromoney article.

Anti-graft rally: Hanipa reminds Anwar, Harapan of street protests past

Anti-graft rally: Hanipa reminds Anwar, Harapan of street protests past

Ex-deputy minister urges govt to ensure gathering proceeds unhindered.
Acer expands handheld gaming portfolio with new Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11

Acer expands handheld gaming portfolio with new Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11

The portable, foldable design of the Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller allows for on-the-go gaming, with adjustable grips compatible with multiple device sizes and 18W fast charging.
M'sia vows to support Myanmar's peace plan as Asean chair

M'sia vows to support Myanmar's peace plan as Asean chair

Official says Asean members have a responsibility to assist Myanmay in achieving peace.
USM publisher says sorry for erroneous post on Malay legendary hero

USM publisher says sorry for erroneous post on Malay legendary hero

'We take responsibility for oversight, will exercise greater caution.'
PKR appeals to Federal Court to get full RM10m from Zuraida for defecting

PKR appeals to Federal Court to get full RM10m from Zuraida for defecting

Party's legal team to pose 12 legal questions to the apex court.
MOH collects blood samples from Orang Asli living downriver from iron mines

MOH collects blood samples from Orang Asli living downriver from iron mines

Villagers report at least 60 also volunteered hair, nail samples.

Let's dance, says unfazed Fahmi Reza on Musa Aman case

Let's dance, says unfazed Fahmi Reza on Musa Aman case

Artist-activist is prepared to defend himself at the Keningau Native Court.
PAS leader: Hadi may not dance, but can waltz M'sia into Islamic era

PAS leader: Hadi may not dance, but can waltz M'sia into Islamic era

Mokhtar responds to negative reactions to Hadi as PM candidate proposal.
Fahmi confirms former PKR senator is new J-Kom DG, third since 2023

Fahmi confirms former PKR senator is new J-Kom DG, third since 2023

UPDATED 2.59PM | The position has been vacant for 3 months since the previous DG left.
Parasites! DAP v PAS conflict hits new low

Parasites! DAP v PAS conflict hits new low

DAP Youth tells PAS to stop blaming the Chinese for their political misfortunes.
Wan Fayhsal wants PAC to probe MAHB share sales amid misconduct claims

Wan Fayhsal wants PAC to probe MAHB share sales amid misconduct claims

Machang MP claims the sale caused losses to EPF, KWAP, PNB.
Siemens Data Center Conference 2025

Siemens Data Center Conference 2025

Health PSSC urges UMMC to explain fee hike

Health PSSC urges UMMC to explain fee hike

PSSC chair also mulls summoning hospital director, minister for explanation.
Water, electricity, roads - Hamzah lists 3 reasons to change Sabah govt

Water, electricity, roads - Hamzah lists 3 reasons to change Sabah govt

PN leader says Sabahans are frustrated with state's failure in these fundamental issues.
COMMENT | Minority shareholders should reject offer for MAHB

COMMENT | Minority shareholders should reject offer for MAHB

Opportunists are always looking for undervalued assets.
COMMENT | Work discrimination: Historic decision on disabled rights

COMMENT | Work discrimination: Historic decision on disabled rights

We applaud autistic counsellor winning legal action over work discrimination in public sector.
M'sia's economic renaissance offers immense potential for investors: PM

M'sia's economic renaissance offers immense potential for investors: PM

This is due to strong GDP growth and rising FDI.
Anti-graft rally against 'deaf and blind govt'

Anti-graft rally against 'deaf and blind govt'

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.