Archive - 22 January 2025

Hanipa: Mat Sabu should quit as minister if 'Putus Harapan' on Jan 25

Hanipa: Mat Sabu should quit as minister if 'Putus Harapan' on Jan 25

'Strong government will never be afraid of any peaceful assembly.'
Fahmi: No plan to set age limit for online access

Fahmi: No plan to set age limit for online access

Malaysia to adopt a more balanced approach, says minister.
Exco confirms S'gor ruler to attend CNY celebration at Dong Zen Temple

Exco confirms S'gor ruler to attend CNY celebration at Dong Zen Temple

Ng says ruler also agreed to participate in 'yee sang' ceremony.

PM: Governance, leadership accountability Madani govt's top priorities

PM: Governance, leadership accountability Madani govt's top priorities

UPDATED 8.30PM | Effective leadership must be grounded in humility, says Anwar.
Court to hear Najib's appeal to reinstate suit against ex-AG on July 2

Court to hear Najib's appeal to reinstate suit against ex-AG on July 2

Appeal originally scheduled for Nov 19 last year but was postponed.
Banning rally will dent Harapan's credibility, says DAP MP

Banning rally will dent Harapan's credibility, says DAP MP

UPDATED 9.40PM | Lim says it will alienate supporters, create unnecessary backlash.
Kasthuri appointed to Penang DAP Indian Community Affairs Bureau

Kasthuri appointed to Penang DAP Indian Community Affairs Bureau

The bureau was reactivated last November.
MOH to act promptly based on findings of inquiry into doctor's death

MOH to act promptly based on findings of inquiry into doctor's death

Ministry strives to implement measures to improve working environment.
Insult against Hindus, Indians case: NGO pans NFA decision

Insult against Hindus, Indians case: NGO pans NFA decision

It shows authorities' double standards, GHRF claims.
LETTER | EPF must ensure good dividends to members

LETTER | EPF must ensure good dividends to members

The governance in MAHB must be strictly monitored and adopted.
Get facts right before dropping my name for TikTok content, says Rafizi

Get facts right before dropping my name for TikTok content, says Rafizi

Minister reveals 'full picture' following allegations raised during Kedah state assembly.
What are you afraid of? Bersih, Suaram tell ministers to back anti-graft rally

What are you afraid of? Bersih, Suaram tell ministers to back anti-graft rally

Groups also ask if Dang Wangi police chief was pressured to curb the rally.
Woman jailed three years for beating six-year-old son to death

Woman jailed three years for beating six-year-old son to death

Her boyfriend has also been charged with murdering the boy.
Running M'sia bigger than 1MDB, I can't micromanage - Najib

Running M'sia bigger than 1MDB, I can't micromanage - Najib

UPDATED 5.07PM | Ex-premier claims 1MDB's management misled him.
Qra Launches Fourth Store at The Campus, Ampang

Qra Launches Fourth Store at The Campus, Ampang

Urban grocer brings an innovative design, community-focused experience to the former basketball court and classrooms in Ampang
'Livestock is our bank', farmers protest eviction of cattle farms

'Livestock is our bank', farmers protest eviction of cattle farms

Over 50 farmers hand over memorandum to Selangor MB.
Teachers wishing to take up part-time jobs must get MOE nod: Fadhlina

Teachers wishing to take up part-time jobs must get MOE nod: Fadhlina

However, minister advises them to focus on existing teaching and learning process.
MOE offers counselling to sons of assaulted disabled man

MOE offers counselling to sons of assaulted disabled man

Fadhlina says she was told the two are doing well.
'No turning back', organiser says anti-graft rally to proceed on Jan 25

'No turning back', organiser says anti-graft rally to proceed on Jan 25

We will not bow to any intimidation - secretariat.

Najib: Bakke should've met me, not send SMS on alleged wrongdoing

Najib: Bakke should've met me, not send SMS on alleged wrongdoing

UPDATED 3.30PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Ex-1MDB chair had testified that Najib didn't reply to SMS on funds diversion.
Doctor's death: Independent inquiry finds bullying, excess workload claims baseless

Doctor's death: Independent inquiry finds bullying, excess workload claims baseless

UPDATED 6.11PM | Inquiry chairperson says it was discovered that Dr Tay worked in a good and helpful team.
Najib tells court it's normal practice for AG to brief PM on cases

Najib tells court it's normal practice for AG to brief PM on cases

UPDATED 1.38PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Ex-PM refutes prosecution's contention he tried to interfere in 1MDB probe.
Ex-Bersih leader: I attended hundreds of rallies, none were allowed

Ex-Bersih leader: I attended hundreds of rallies, none were allowed

Mandeep stresses right to assemble is guaranteed under Federal Constitution.
Nga refuses to engage with Akmal, says 'lions don't argue with flies'

Nga refuses to engage with Akmal, says 'lions don't argue with flies'

UPDATED 1.15PM | 'We're not on same level, so there’s no need for debate,' says DAP vice-chairperson.
Don't make it worse, unity minister warns after KK Mart vandalism

Don't make it worse, unity minister warns after KK Mart vandalism

Aaron says no compromise on those who disrupt harmony.
Anwar hails 'one of a kind, phenomenal' Johor-S'pore economic zone

Anwar hails 'one of a kind, phenomenal' Johor-S'pore economic zone

PM notes element of trust in collaborating on joint programme.
Rules on protests are clear, says Fahmi

Rules on protests are clear, says Fahmi

UPDATED 1.04PM | Govt spokesperson says permission must be obtained from property owners.
CIJ: Addendum gag order reflects govt's track record of suppression

CIJ: Addendum gag order reflects govt's track record of suppression

Move raises alarm on state of free speech in M'sia, group says.
PM: Nuclear energy an option, but no pressing need

PM: Nuclear energy an option, but no pressing need

Govt still sees potential in solar energy and the Asean Power Grid.
M'sia cannot rely on outdated laws to face emerging challenges: PM

M'sia cannot rely on outdated laws to face emerging challenges: PM

Country must pursue reforms to foster greater opportunities for international collaboration, Anwar says.
Steady governance prevents 'speeding and crashing' like before - Nga

Steady governance prevents 'speeding and crashing' like before - Nga

DAP lawmaker says foolish for Harapan not to learn from 'three rises and three falls'.
UM clears air on China's national anthem played on campus

UM clears air on China's national anthem played on campus

Event hosted by Chinese Embassy, not an official varsity programme.
'Pragmatic dialogue, collaboration key to navigating complex global relations'

'Pragmatic dialogue, collaboration key to navigating complex global relations'

Anwar says essential for nations to engage thoughtfully, constructively.
FV founders slapped with alternative charge of dishonest misappropriation

FV founders slapped with alternative charge of dishonest misappropriation

Charge framed under Section 403 of Penal Code.
Hindering anti-graft rally reflects badly on Madani govt - Hassan, LFL say

Hindering anti-graft rally reflects badly on Madani govt - Hassan, LFL say

Harapan, PKR urged not to forget their street protest history.
MCMC, RTM should be independent, says report

MCMC, RTM should be independent, says report

Regulatory body violates global standards as it is under communications minister's control.
Elephant in the room: Who will win in the human-wildlife conflict?

Elephant in the room: Who will win in the human-wildlife conflict?

Pahang villagers lament elephant threat as the mammals encroach due to habitat loss.
MOHE to boost coverage in varsities with under 60pct wifi access

MOHE to boost coverage in varsities with under 60pct wifi access

Deputy minister says focus is on improving connectivity in problematic areas.
Warisan Youth slams GRS rep over 'unserious' attitude on road repair

Warisan Youth slams GRS rep over 'unserious' attitude on road repair

Au says being in govt, Chong should have more resources.
Over RM93m allocated for slope repairs across Peninsular M'sia

Over RM93m allocated for slope repairs across Peninsular M'sia

Minister says RM60m to be used for new works at 50 locations.
Span suggests measures to address data centre issues

Span suggests measures to address data centre issues

Moves to safeguard potable water supply.
YOURSAY | Tengku Maimun, a beacon of courage and integrity

YOURSAY | Tengku Maimun, a beacon of courage and integrity

'Islam, all religions promote peace, fairness, kindness, humility and mutual respect for others.'
'Reform' govt hinders anti-graft rally

'Reform' govt hinders anti-graft rally

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