Archive - 23 January 2025

OIC condemns escalation of Israeli attacks in West Bank

OIC condemns escalation of Israeli attacks in West Bank

Property, homes, vehicles, and agricultural lands have been set on fire.
S'gor govt offers alternatives to cattle farmers facing eviction

S'gor govt offers alternatives to cattle farmers facing eviction

Three alternative sites are offered.
Come for rally but leave 'pretentious politics' behind, organiser tells PN

Come for rally but leave 'pretentious politics' behind, organiser tells PN

'Don't bring your party paraphernalia or risk getting kicked out.'
'No need to entertain pro-Najib leaders', Hanipa scoffs at Puad

'No need to entertain pro-Najib leaders', Hanipa scoffs at Puad

This comes as Puad jabbed at Hanipa for asking Mat Sabu to resign.
Anti-graft rally: Let them march, says Umno Youth leader

Anti-graft rally: Let them march, says Umno Youth leader

We must facilitate freedom of expression and assembly - Hafiz.
Cops rescue 8 Bangadeshi workers from forced labour conditions

Cops rescue 8 Bangadeshi workers from forced labour conditions

Police also arrested three local men during the raid on a farm in Kelantan.
'Ask relevant minister', Rafizi says on Jan 25 anti-graft rally

'Ask relevant minister', Rafizi says on Jan 25 anti-graft rally

'As a matter of discipline, let the relevant minister answer.'
Lawyer fails court challenge against MCMC over blocked FB post

Lawyer fails court challenge against MCMC over blocked FB post

UPDATED 6.43PM | Court dismisses Shamsher's judicial review application.
80 kids of former GISBH members remain unclaimed - minister

80 kids of former GISBH members remain unclaimed - minister

Nancy says some are interested in reclaiming the kids but some changed their minds.
Lam Thye appeals for calm in ham and cheese controversy

Lam Thye appeals for calm in ham and cheese controversy

He says sensitive issues must be resolved carefully to avoid spiralling out of control.
I replaced Husni with 'tougher nut to crack' Johari - Najib

I replaced Husni with 'tougher nut to crack' Johari - Najib

1MDB TRIAL | Ex-PM says Johari also had the valuable experience and expertise.
SD Guthrie defends eviction of Selangor cattle farmers

SD Guthrie defends eviction of Selangor cattle farmers

Company cites safety reasons for the issuance of eviction notice.
Sabah police looking into viral video clip of man beaten up by 'employer'

Sabah police looking into viral video clip of man beaten up by 'employer'

Wordings on clip mention name of a prominent Sabah businessperson.
As CNY nears, MIC leader urges govt to reconsider toll waiver cancellation

As CNY nears, MIC leader urges govt to reconsider toll waiver cancellation

Murugiah reminds Harapan of toll abolishment promise, tells them to do the minimum at least.
Najib: My stepson's hit films were made with 'clean money'

Najib: My stepson's hit films were made with 'clean money'

1MDB TRIAL | Ex-PM says Riza took loans to finance the films and paid the loans.
Zayn Rayyan's parents file notice of motion to drop negligence charge

Zayn Rayyan's parents file notice of motion to drop negligence charge

Judge schedules Jan 28 for case management.
Public understanding of MyDigital ID needs to be improved: Fahmi

Public understanding of MyDigital ID needs to be improved: Fahmi

Govt spokesperson says there are benefits to having a single log-in system.
MP SPEAKS | Govt stance on anti-corruption rally regrettable

MP SPEAKS | Govt stance on anti-corruption rally regrettable

Requiring DBKL's consent is unreasonable and a mere excuse to hinder the protest.
'Nude photos': Group chides cops for probing UM students, academic

'Nude photos': Group chides cops for probing UM students, academic

This is a move to intimidate the innocent, says Gerak.
CARTOONKINI | PKR... now and then

CARTOONKINI | PKR... now and then

Yak Bok Te #2
MACC, FBI, DOJ collaboration recovers US$20m linked to 1MDB

MACC, FBI, DOJ collaboration recovers US$20m linked to 1MDB

RM29.73b linked to 1MDB recovered so far.
Hanipa wouldn't have resigned over rally during his time in govt - Puad

Hanipa wouldn't have resigned over rally during his time in govt - Puad

Umno leader responds to ex-deputy minister calling on Mat Sabu to resign if rally blocked.
Cosplayer falls victim to 'nude' photo editing, police open probe

Cosplayer falls victim to 'nude' photo editing, police open probe

Victim reports to police that the perpetrator is selling the doctored photos online for RM18 each.
'Not now', Zahid refuses to comment on gag order bid over addendum

'Not now', Zahid refuses to comment on gag order bid over addendum

UPDATED 2.39PM | I will share my views on it soon, the Umno supremo says.
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PAS, Bersatu's youth wings to join Jan 25 anti-corruption rally

PAS, Bersatu's youth wings to join Jan 25 anti-corruption rally

They urge the government to respect the people's right to peaceful assembly.
'Work in silo' not my leadership style, Najib testifies

'Work in silo' not my leadership style, Najib testifies

UPDATED 2.37PM | 1MDB TRIAL | He says this would have fostered corruption, fraud.
Govt reviewing targeted toll exemptions during festivities: Anwar

Govt reviewing targeted toll exemptions during festivities: Anwar

PM says toll exemptions should not benefit the wealthy.
Undeterred by Xmas controversy, Nga's ministry continues to celebrate diversity

Undeterred by Xmas controversy, Nga's ministry continues to celebrate diversity

Housing and local govt minister invites all to their CNY open house on Feb 6.
Asean to take cautious approach to Myanmar crisis - Anwar

Asean to take cautious approach to Myanmar crisis - Anwar

The prime minister says the bloc will maintain its non-intervention method.
DAP Youth reminds govt of reform agenda amid rally ban warning

DAP Youth reminds govt of reform agenda amid rally ban warning

Failure to deliver election promises will damage coalition's credibility, they say.
Ex-Bar chiefs: Past 3 govts did better in upholding judicial independence

Ex-Bar chiefs: Past 3 govts did better in upholding judicial independence

9 former Bar presidents point out that judiciary often first target of authoritarian govt.
Anti-graft rally: Adam calls on govt to give youth space to express views

Anti-graft rally: Adam calls on govt to give youth space to express views

Fahmi Reza ridicules Fahmi Fadzil in a poster after minister defends police rally requirement.
A vision for Malaysia’s future

A vision for Malaysia’s future

TiPM/MRANTI outlines its ambitious blueprint for a multi-phase development project poised to bolster Malaysia’s education, economic growth, and global competitiveness.
Trump orders 1,500 troops to secure US-Mexico border

Trump orders 1,500 troops to secure US-Mexico border

This is following an executive order banning the entry of migrants.
Siti Mastura deposits RM830k damages to DAP leaders pending appeal

Siti Mastura deposits RM830k damages to DAP leaders pending appeal

The money will be held by the law firm representing the trio for now.
COMMENT | Micro morality of pork molecules

COMMENT | Micro morality of pork molecules

Let's keep the fires grilling that ham sandwich under control.
DBKL doesn't own Dataran Merdeka - lawyer corrects govt

DBKL doesn't own Dataran Merdeka - lawyer corrects govt

New Sin Yew points out that law is clear it's a public space which DBKL only oversees.
PAS Youth, Jakim want to meet Harith over 'ham sap' comment

PAS Youth, Jakim want to meet Harith over 'ham sap' comment

UPDATED 11.25AM | PAS Youth looking to help comedian understand halal and haram basis of the issue.
Elephant in the room: Culling vs coexisting

Elephant in the room: Culling vs coexisting

In Kahang, Johor, elephants and humans both suffer loss of life in battle to exist.
ADUN SPEAKS | Johor-S'pore Special Economic Zone more than just a project

ADUN SPEAKS | Johor-S'pore Special Economic Zone more than just a project

It's a bold step towards creating better lives for Johoreans and Singaporeans.
Oriental Kopi apologises, drops service charge hike plan during CNY

Oriental Kopi apologises, drops service charge hike plan during CNY

Restaurant chain assures service charge will remain unchanged.
Kedah fires contractor for water treatment plant project delays

Kedah fires contractor for water treatment plant project delays

This comes after deputy minister highlights no progress to project since last July.
YOURSAY | If you do the crime, do the time without five-star treatment

YOURSAY | If you do the crime, do the time without five-star treatment

'Najib may have been PM, but he lost all right to privilege when he stole from the country.'