Archive - 18 January 2025

'Baloney': MCA chief pans EPF on sell-and-buy move of MAHB shares

'Baloney': MCA chief pans EPF on sell-and-buy move of MAHB shares

Who instructed EPF to agree to this deal, Wee asks
MACC arrests 4 more suspects over loan bribery scandal

MACC arrests 4 more suspects over loan bribery scandal

2 officers, 2 ex-officers of banking institutions, aged in their 20s and 30s, detained.
Fee hike: UMMC patients worried but resigned

Fee hike: UMMC patients worried but resigned

Siti Amira, 38, wants govt to help while Lee, 75, says 'What can we do?'
Umrah scam: Ministry studying need for RM250k bank guarantee

Umrah scam: Ministry studying need for RM250k bank guarantee

Operators might have to put up a sum to compensate victims.
J-Kom to take firmer, proactive stance against fake news

J-Kom to take firmer, proactive stance against fake news

Biggest challenge today is deluge of slander, fake news - Ismail.
Launch criminal probe against MYAirline founder, group urges

Launch criminal probe against MYAirline founder, group urges

Several Bukit Jelutong residents stage protest outside Allan's residence.
Three killed in police shootout in Rawang

Three killed in police shootout in Rawang

UPDATED 4.47PM | Incident involves individuals suspected of stealing four-wheel drives.
COMMENT | No need to ham things up

COMMENT | No need to ham things up

We shouldn't be overreacting and making a mountain out of a molehill.
I disagree with UMMC fee hike but it’s unavoidable – Fahmi

I disagree with UMMC fee hike but it’s unavoidable – Fahmi

The minister also says UMMC made the decision unilaterally.
Cops nab 3 to assist probe into assault of disabled man

Cops nab 3 to assist probe into assault of disabled man

Kemaman police urge those with information to come forward.
Cops cannot randomly check people's phones - DAP MP

Cops cannot randomly check people's phones - DAP MP

Lim says it's only allowed if there's an ongoing investigation or police report against the individual.
Sabah urged to bar 'rude' peninsula figures after Hamzah's remark

Sabah urged to bar 'rude' peninsula figures after Hamzah's remark

Zulkarnain wants state govt to flex immigration powers.
LETTER | The danger of fireworks

LETTER | The danger of fireworks

Authorities should take heed of recent incidents and keep an eye on fireworks.
C4 Center backs anti-graft rally, urges govt to act against corruption

C4 Center backs anti-graft rally, urges govt to act against corruption

Corruption watchdog also needles PM on his silence on efforts to suppress protests.
Dead Pinkfish concert-goers had drugs in their system: Cops

Dead Pinkfish concert-goers had drugs in their system: Cops

Police decline to reveal the narcotics type pending investigations.
Addendum saga: Shafee tells Terrirudin to quit as apex court judge

Addendum saga: Shafee tells Terrirudin to quit as apex court judge

Lawyer accuses ex-AG of misleading the court on Najib's house arrest addendum.
UK Parliament committee urges govt to recognise Palestine

UK Parliament committee urges govt to recognise Palestine

The UK government must also outline a plan of action on humanitarian crisis.
COMMENT | Curbing healthcare insurance prices

COMMENT | Curbing healthcare insurance prices

Bank Negara's recent measures step in right direction, but more needs to be done.
Public must sympathise, understand needs of autistic kids - expert

Public must sympathise, understand needs of autistic kids - expert

Society should not judge special needs children or their parents, doctor says.
LETTER | Public healthcare collapsing under systematic neglect, bullying

LETTER | Public healthcare collapsing under systematic neglect, bullying

The government continues to formulate healthcare sector policies without consultation.
Gaza ceasefire: Tan says no reason to continue Starbucks boycott

Gaza ceasefire: Tan says no reason to continue Starbucks boycott

Tycoon also not overly concerned on competition by other coffee outlets.
Akmal tells '8-to-5' policymakers to understand healthcare woes

Akmal tells '8-to-5' policymakers to understand healthcare woes

UPDATED 4.08PM | This follows reported backlash over the Health Ministry's new proposed working hours.
COMMENT | Trump's role in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

COMMENT | Trump's role in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

His support for Israel has been perceived as intensifying divisions.
PM: M'sia to assist in Gaza reconstruction

PM: M'sia to assist in Gaza reconstruction

Anwar says Malaysia also prays for the recently announced ceasefire to last.
Young M'sians must have courage to reject corruption, extremism: Anwar

Young M'sians must have courage to reject corruption, extremism: Anwar

PM says he will be tough on graft and those exploiting racial, religious issues.
Group urges UMMC not to raise fees arbitrarily

Group urges UMMC not to raise fees arbitrarily

Consumers' association reminds medical centre it was built with taxpayer funds.
Gobind calls for unified cyber standards in Asean

Gobind calls for unified cyber standards in Asean

Digital minister says this will enhance the region's global economic competitiveness.