Archive - 7 February 2025

Cops confirm report on dead cats found in Jelutong trash bin

Cops confirm report on dead cats found in Jelutong trash bin

Viral video showed over 10 cats wrapped in black plastic bags.
'Rightsizing so Petronas can keep contributing to nation-building'

'Rightsizing so Petronas can keep contributing to nation-building'

Employees will be informed in second half of 2025, says Muhammad.
Harapan's backtrack on whistleblowers engaging the media

Harapan's backtrack on whistleblowers engaging the media

Anwar's stance appears to be at odds with his coalition's GE15 promise.
Cops question Teoh Beng Hock association chair in new probe

Cops question Teoh Beng Hock association chair in new probe

Officers asked if our previously lodged reports remain accurate, Ng says.
Sacred bond: How PSM's Nasir bridged divides at a Hindu wedding

Sacred bond: How PSM's Nasir bridged divides at a Hindu wedding

Barathi shares when former PSM chair attended his wedding at a temple.
I have the right to speak out on issues as MP, Rayer tells mufti

I have the right to speak out on issues as MP, Rayer tells mufti

UPDATED 6.43PM | Jelutong MP questions why Zakir Naik was allowed to preach.
DAP leader urges Na'im to be more mindful to avoid future PR crises

DAP leader urges Na'im to be more mindful to avoid future PR crises

Lee says the interfaith guidelines issue had unnecessarily escalated.
International Criminal Court condemns Trump's order

International Criminal Court condemns Trump's order

Yesterday, the US president imposed sanctions on the ICC.
PM: Cabinet decided new non-Muslim event guidelines not required

PM: Cabinet decided new non-Muslim event guidelines not required

UPDATED 5.44PM | Anwar says Muslims know limits, no need to complicate.
Fahmi says 'all secret' when asked about cabinet meet on guidelines

Fahmi says 'all secret' when asked about cabinet meet on guidelines

UPDATED 5.17PM | The govt spokesperson says what goes on during cabinet meetings is confidential.
Anwar, Erdogan to discuss Gaza recovery plans next week

Anwar, Erdogan to discuss Gaza recovery plans next week

'This is a crucial time after Trump announced plan to take over Gaza.'
Student activist claims cop asked her to follow him into toilet, files report

Student activist claims cop asked her to follow him into toilet, files report

UPDATED 10.52PM | Activist alleges intimidation at Wangsa Maju station.
Jakim can only advise, cabinet rules interfaith guidelines not policy

Jakim can only advise, cabinet rules interfaith guidelines not policy

UPDATED 2.57PM | Policies must also get cabinet nod, ministers say in joint statement.
Nazri confirms return from US, says ambassador contract expiring

Nazri confirms return from US, says ambassador contract expiring

The former minister denies he has been recalled following "Maga" controversy.
Apex court to hear bid to reinstate Loh’s children’s Muslim status on April 8

Apex court to hear bid to reinstate Loh’s children’s Muslim status on April 8

Perlis govt’s counsel confirms this.
Singapore's jailed ex-transport minister to undergo house arrest

Singapore's jailed ex-transport minister to undergo house arrest

However, Iswaran will be placed under curfew, monitored via an electronic device.
Trump signs order sanctioning ICC

Trump signs order sanctioning ICC

He accuses court of 'illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and Israel'.
Stop pandering to sectarian views, 'Renaissance Man' told

Stop pandering to sectarian views, 'Renaissance Man' told

No way Na’im mentioned it without PM’s knowledge, Kadir says.
Trump shutters DOJ's elite anti-graft unit that worked on 1MDB

Trump shutters DOJ's elite anti-graft unit that worked on 1MDB

Journalist says the move is possibly linked to the department's multi-billion forfeiture fund.
PAC to hold public hearing on soaring healthcare costs, insurance hikes

PAC to hold public hearing on soaring healthcare costs, insurance hikes

UPDATED 12.30PM | All perspectives to be openly considered, committee says.
The Book Talk - How Malaysia Missed 7 Chances At Nation Building

The Book Talk - How Malaysia Missed 7 Chances At Nation Building

Govt appoints 3 new companies for vehicle inspections

Govt appoints 3 new companies for vehicle inspections

Transport minister says the firms are given 2 years to set up operations.
Remember when Najib told to quit over media reports, PSM asks Anwar

Remember when Najib told to quit over media reports, PSM asks Anwar

Arul compares stand taken during 1MDB and Sabah graft scandal.
Egypt rejects Palestinians' displacement, warns of catastrophe

Egypt rejects Palestinians' displacement, warns of catastrophe

The country says forcing Palestinians from their homeland will severely setback regional stability.
Royal addendum: Najib objects to gag order bid

Royal addendum: Najib objects to gag order bid

Ex-premier contends national security unaffected by public discussion.

Sabah, S'wak floods worsen slightly

Sabah, S'wak floods worsen slightly

More than 5k evacuees are currently housed in relief centres.
COMMENT | Fostering unity in diversity - a call to review interfaith guidelines

COMMENT | Fostering unity in diversity - a call to review interfaith guidelines

Harmony is forged through mutual respect and engagement, not restriction.
Rising medical inflation cause of hike in insurance premiums - minister

Rising medical inflation cause of hike in insurance premiums - minister

PARLIAMENT | Interim measures in place to curb impact, Amir says.
End Muslim guidelines 'contest', Umno tells MCA, MIC, DAP, Gerakan

End Muslim guidelines 'contest', Umno tells MCA, MIC, DAP, Gerakan

Party sec-gen says the issue should not be politicised.
We don't need religious rules in 'secular' Sarawak – SUPP

We don't need religious rules in 'secular' Sarawak – SUPP

Proposed rules 'unnecessary and overbearing', Ting says.
No selling, drinking liquor during chariot procession, in temple area: Exco

No selling, drinking liquor during chariot procession, in temple area: Exco

Ban follows complaints from devotees and visitors, Sivanesan says.
Zakir Naik holds credentials to teach Islam in Perlis, sources say

Zakir Naik holds credentials to teach Islam in Perlis, sources say

He can teach on the religion until Dec 31, 2025.
Muslims' faith strong enough not to require supervision, says Rafidah

Muslims' faith strong enough not to require supervision, says Rafidah

Ex-minister notes sudden fervour among some to defend religion.
Group eyes end to two-year wait on PJD Link judicial review

Group eyes end to two-year wait on PJD Link judicial review

Association seeking various reports on project.
COMMENT | Importance of a M'sian envoy to the US

COMMENT | Importance of a M'sian envoy to the US

Focus needed on Putrajaya's foreign policy, diplomatic engagement with Washington.
COMMENT | What's not to like about MAHB takeover

COMMENT | What's not to like about MAHB takeover

Many questions left unanswered over the deal.
Internal probe on misconduct of DBKL board member to be known this week

Internal probe on misconduct of DBKL board member to be known this week

Feedback sought from officers in tender awarding process from 2023 to early 2024 - Maimunah.
Criminalise act of mixing local rice with imported ones – MP

Criminalise act of mixing local rice with imported ones – MP

Hassan says current law is insufficient.
Tit-for-tat police reports over Sabah scandal

Tit-for-tat police reports over Sabah scandal

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