Archive - 5 February 2025

Leasing of helicopters in line with needs, procedure - minister

Leasing of helicopters in line with needs, procedure - minister

Khaled says he will elaborate on the matter on Feb 20.
Dr M's X account hacked, promotes crypto scheme

Dr M's X account hacked, promotes crypto scheme

'We are working to recover the account.'
Interfaith event guidelines deepen divide, DAP Youth leaders warn

Interfaith event guidelines deepen divide, DAP Youth leaders warn

Woo cites examples of rulers attending Chingay, CNY celebrations.
'Slander!': Arifin lodges police report over Mkini's 'settlement' article

'Slander!': Arifin lodges police report over Mkini's 'settlement' article

Membakut rep also claims the news portal didn't contact him for verification.
Bung 'warns' GRS - Don't drag Umno into your mess

Bung 'warns' GRS - Don't drag Umno into your mess

Sabah Umno chief glad implicated lawmakers no longer with his party.
M'sia rolls out generative AI tool to 445k civil servants

M'sia rolls out generative AI tool to 445k civil servants

They will gain access to Google Workspace's Gemini suite.
Many famous whistleblowers turned to the media first, govt told

Many famous whistleblowers turned to the media first, govt told

Whistleblowers turned to media after govt channels proved futile, Kua says.
Sabah scandal: C4 explodes, renews call for political financing reform

Sabah scandal: C4 explodes, renews call for political financing reform

Corruption watchdog responds to 'settlement offer' claimed by whistleblower.
Shafee tells Azalina to review PM's remarks, says client has more videos

Shafee tells Azalina to review PM's remarks, says client has more videos

Lawyer says Anwar and Harapan leaders often accused agencies of being political tools.
Op Sky: MACC to record statements of 3 celebs tomorrow

Op Sky: MACC to record statements of 3 celebs tomorrow

The 3, including a well-known singer, to appear at MACC HQ at 10am.
Reintroduce GST as part of tax reforms, World Bank suggests

Reintroduce GST as part of tax reforms, World Bank suggests

New revenues mean greater space for social spending, says the global lender.
Govt MPs slam Hamzah for raising addendum order in Parliament

Govt MPs slam Hamzah for raising addendum order in Parliament

Backbenchers call it an attempt to pit govt against royals.
MP: Will govt support alcohol sale ban in Muslim areas?

MP: Will govt support alcohol sale ban in Muslim areas?

PARLIAMENT | This comes as Ipoh council studies expansion of alcohol ban.
PAC chief shouldn't make unilateral decisions - Loke

PAC chief shouldn't make unilateral decisions - Loke

Transport minister says PAC needs to send official request if it wants to summon him.
Do non-Muslims need Jakim approval when they die, Saravanan asks

Do non-Muslims need Jakim approval when they die, Saravanan asks

UPDATED 5.18PM | He responds to proposal that non-Muslims may need approval for Muslims to attend events.
Ex-senator agrees Islamic authorities never called out Yeoh's book

Ex-senator agrees Islamic authorities never called out Yeoh's book

UPDATED 5.39PM | Ibrahim also did not lodge a police report, but raised issue in Senate.
Is ceramah ban on Zakir Naik still in effect, MP asks

Is ceramah ban on Zakir Naik still in effect, MP asks

Rayer cites news report that Zakir gave a lecture in Perlis.
M'sian NGOs hobbled by Trump aid freeze, forced to crowdfund

M'sian NGOs hobbled by Trump aid freeze, forced to crowdfund

The US president signed a 90-day aid freeze starting Jan 20.
M'sia optimistic Asean will adopt environmental rights declaration

M'sia optimistic Asean will adopt environmental rights declaration

Asean members will discuss the declaration this month.
Mas Ermieyati wants clean candidate for new UKM vice-chancellor

Mas Ermieyati wants clean candidate for new UKM vice-chancellor

PARLIAMENT | The Masjid Tanah MP also wants meritocratic academic appointments without political influence.
Suaram raises plight of 32 Sosma detainees to Suhakam

Suaram raises plight of 32 Sosma detainees to Suhakam

These include lack of medical treatment, constant delays in trial.
Woman retracts rape claims against Paul Yong

Woman retracts rape claims against Paul Yong

Retraction was conveyed by the former domestic worker's lawyer in court.
New interfaith guidelines will hinder Muslim MPs, Syahredzan says

New interfaith guidelines will hinder Muslim MPs, Syahredzan says

Bangi MP says lawmakers want to meet minister over the guidelines.
AGC files appeal against Najib's addendum judicial review

AGC files appeal against Najib's addendum judicial review

It argues that there are conflicting interpretations of the law.
PN urges govt to oppose Trump's plan to oust Palestinians from Gaza

PN urges govt to oppose Trump's plan to oust Palestinians from Gaza

Wan Fayhsal wants a special sitting on Palestine in Dewan Rakyat.
'Whistleblowers following rules protected regardless of who is involved'

'Whistleblowers following rules protected regardless of who is involved'

Azalina responds to criticism of her remarks on whistleblowers going to media first.
Ministry probing its departments on unchecked iron mining

Ministry probing its departments on unchecked iron mining

UPDATED 1.32PM | Overlapping approval system for licence and operation also being reviewed.
New guidelines for Muslims attending events at other houses of worship

New guidelines for Muslims attending events at other houses of worship

The guidelines, which include organisers getting authorities' permission, will be finalised soon.
DAP Youth leader shoots down Akmal's 'regressive' GST proposal

DAP Youth leader shoots down Akmal's 'regressive' GST proposal

He argues the tax system is too burdensome for low-income earners currently.
Mkini's Sabah exposé: Ronald asks if govt members have different rules

Mkini's Sabah exposé: Ronald asks if govt members have different rules

UPDATED 5.16PM | PARLIAMENT | He claims slow investigations of the Sabah scandal, but swift probes when targeting opposition.
Na'imah to represent late Daim in bid to unfreeze accounts

Na'imah to represent late Daim in bid to unfreeze accounts

AGC has no objections to the widow's application.
MP SPEAKS | Isolationism not in Malaysia's best interests

MP SPEAKS | Isolationism not in Malaysia's best interests

Expecting any govt to abandon foreign policy is unrealistic.
US will take over Gaza Strip - Trump

US will take over Gaza Strip - Trump

Many call US president's relocation proposal 'ethnic cleansing', 'war crime'.
'Collateral damage' Zaid turns down PAS' offer, says even golf hurts

'Collateral damage' Zaid turns down PAS' offer, says even golf hurts

'Unlike Dr Mahathir, I'm not physically strong enough to roam the country.'
Cops to use 3D crime scene reconstruction tech in Teoh Beng Hock probe

Cops to use 3D crime scene reconstruction tech in Teoh Beng Hock probe

CID director says the crime scene had changed slightly after 15 years.
COMMENT | Biased allegations against M'sia's Asean chairmanship

COMMENT | Biased allegations against M'sia's Asean chairmanship

Time for critics to acknowledge the tangible progress Malaysia is making.
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, quits UN rights council

Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, quits UN rights council

US Treasury Department will impose sweeping sanctions to curb Tehran's regional influence.
Calls for shorter wait times at govt hospitals, boost staff numbers

Calls for shorter wait times at govt hospitals, boost staff numbers

'Meet the growing demand of an increasing population.'
COMMENT | M'sia Asean chairmanship off to a disappointing start

COMMENT | M'sia Asean chairmanship off to a disappointing start

One example is Anwar's personal choice of Asean adviser.
Trump signs order to create US sovereign wealth fund, possibly to buy TikTok

Trump signs order to create US sovereign wealth fund, possibly to buy TikTok

No details given, including where the money would come from.
What if a whistleblower has evidence against PM, PSM asks Azalina

What if a whistleblower has evidence against PM, PSM asks Azalina

Arutchelvan says whistleblowers turn to media because they fear being silenced.
'Malicious translation': Cops urged to probe 'crazy horse' dispute

'Malicious translation': Cops urged to probe 'crazy horse' dispute

MCA Youth warns misinformation could deepen social divisions.
YOURSAY | Too late to prevent drowning govt doctors from quitting?

YOURSAY | Too late to prevent drowning govt doctors from quitting?

'M'sian doctors working in govt hospitals may soon be a thing of the past.'
COMMENT | Advent of new technologies vs sub judice rule

COMMENT | Advent of new technologies vs sub judice rule

Between freedom of speech and the interest of the judicial system.
Power tariff hikes, but for who?

Power tariff hikes, but for who?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.