Archive - 17 February 2025

Let differences strengthen nation as per Tunku's beliefs - PM

Let differences strengthen nation as per Tunku's beliefs - PM

'He championed unity with Malaya states and later with Sabah and Sarawak.'
Amendments to strengthen whistleblower protections - Legal Division

Amendments to strengthen whistleblower protections - Legal Division

Improvements proposed to Whistleblower Protection Act 2010.
Measures proposed to improve country's corruption score - task force

Measures proposed to improve country's corruption score - task force

Proposals include better communication of govt efforts, draft Govt Procurement Bill.
Warisan rep: Reformist govt gave me 'Harapan' to bet on wrong horse

Warisan rep: Reformist govt gave me 'Harapan' to bet on wrong horse

Overconfident in MACC's ability to bring justice for Sabahans, Leiking says.
Jakim takes action over Muslim men involved in cross-dressing

Jakim takes action over Muslim men involved in cross-dressing

Entertainment must be balanced with etiquette, Sirajuddin says.
Minister to address media practitioners' welfare on Wednesday

Minister to address media practitioners' welfare on Wednesday

Fahmi responds to issues involving media staff not getting EPF contributions.
No Chinese students enrol in Year 1 at SJKC Kong Aik

No Chinese students enrol in Year 1 at SJKC Kong Aik

Only 13 Malay students, nine Siamese and one Indian enter Year One for new school session.
X Open Hub Secures Key Indonesian Licence and SCA Accreditation

X Open Hub Secures Key Indonesian Licence and SCA Accreditation

Through its new license, the market leading liquidity provider will offer regulated multi-asset liquidity services, including stocks and ETFs, to Indonesian investors.
Mufti doubles down, questions Rayer's late reaction to 'insult'

Mufti doubles down, questions Rayer's late reaction to 'insult'

Asri also claims the MP lacks an understanding of BM.
MACC finds no criminal element in misconduct probe on DBKL board member

MACC finds no criminal element in misconduct probe on DBKL board member

However, weaknesses in DBKL's governance guidelines have been identified.
All eyes on another tribute dinner for Kit Siang after Penang incident

All eyes on another tribute dinner for Kit Siang after Penang incident

Saturday dinner saw state chief Steven Sim heckled by Guan Eng's assistant.
Guan Eng's associate apologises for outburst against Sim

Guan Eng's associate apologises for outburst against Sim

Tan hurled Hokkien vulgarities, called Sim a traitor at Saturday gala dinner.
Converting radio frequency into usable energy - the success story of Malaysian inventors

Converting radio frequency into usable energy - the success story of Malaysian inventors

RF Energy Harvesting System converts radio frequencies into electricity, providing power solutions to IoT devices
SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 offers great opportunity for SMEs to penetrate export market

SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 offers great opportunity for SMEs to penetrate export market

The event themed “Bringing ASEAN Closer to You”, is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors and bring together more than 300 local and international exhibitors, mainly from the ASEAN Member States and trade partners.
Will Perlis mufti emulate corn seller and apologise, asks Rayer

Will Perlis mufti emulate corn seller and apologise, asks Rayer

Asri had commented on Rayer wearing sacred ash after MP questioned Zakir's speech in Perlis.
Kaboom! Amanah rep warns of timebomb as Azmin woos non-Malays

Kaboom! Amanah rep warns of timebomb as Azmin woos non-Malays

Division in PN becomes more apparent every day, Abbas says.
DAP Youth divisions call for disciplinary action on Guan Eng's aide for insulting Sim

DAP Youth divisions call for disciplinary action on Guan Eng's aide for insulting Sim

They describe Tan Khong Chong's behaviour as 'insolent' and 'hooligan culture'.
Gag order may block right of MPs to debate addendum issue: Hamzah

Gag order may block right of MPs to debate addendum issue: Hamzah

He applies for his lawyers to hold a watching brief in Najib's court action.
Leiking should be wiser when placing bets on MACC, quips PSM

Leiking should be wiser when placing bets on MACC, quips PSM

MACC only takes action against non-govt politicians, Arutchelvan says.
Not true Prasarana subsidised from day one, ex-CEO tells Loke

Not true Prasarana subsidised from day one, ex-CEO tells Loke

Ridza says the company could sustain itself with ridership revenue.
MPs want Anwar to bring back M'sian set for execution on Thursday in S'pore

MPs want Anwar to bring back M'sian set for execution on Thursday in S'pore

The lawmakers hope the inmate can be imprisoned in Malaysia instead.
The Growing Silent Epidemic : Addressing the Causes of Declining Teen Mental Health

The Growing Silent Epidemic : Addressing the Causes of Declining Teen Mental Health

Practical Steps for Parents to Support Teen Mental Health
The Growing Silent Epidemic : Why Teen Mental Health Is Declining

The Growing Silent Epidemic : Why Teen Mental Health Is Declining

What lies at the heart of this silent epidemic?
Sabah scandal: Shafee urges CM, reps to lodge report on 'edited' clips

Sabah scandal: Shafee urges CM, reps to lodge report on 'edited' clips

Lawyer tells them not to waste 'golden chance' after MACC says videos inadmissible.
PAS MP worries that AI can become ustaz

PAS MP worries that AI can become ustaz

PARLIAMENT | Fakhruddin asks if Jakim has any safeguards for religion in place.
Govt allocates RM9m to send teachers abroad for AI, leadership courses

Govt allocates RM9m to send teachers abroad for AI, leadership courses

Pilot project to enhance teachers' skills in these two fields, elevate education system.
PN friendly to Chinese businesses, Azmin says citing trade group meeting

PN friendly to Chinese businesses, Azmin says citing trade group meeting

Azmin calls on Chinese community to give PN a chance to govern S'gor, revive economy.
M'sia ready to lead Asean with clarity, calls for collective leadership

M'sia ready to lead Asean with clarity, calls for collective leadership

PM urges others, including businesses, civil society, to play role in shaping inclusive future.
Investment banks project 4.9pct GDP growth for M'sia in 2025

Investment banks project 4.9pct GDP growth for M'sia in 2025

This is in line with the Finance Ministry's target.
PAS Youth: Debating whether Amanah is DAP's servant cringeworthy

PAS Youth: Debating whether Amanah is DAP's servant cringeworthy

Wing leader says such a debate has no benefits for the rakyat.
Leiking says lost bet on whether those in Sabah scandal would face action

Leiking says lost bet on whether those in Sabah scandal would face action

Warisan deputy president 'congratulates' those involved on being safe.
Guan Eng, Akmal call for punishment against racist corn seller

Guan Eng, Akmal call for punishment against racist corn seller

They say failure to act against such incidents risks recurrence.
Police: Cops outside Gerakbudaya events just 'routine activity'

Police: Cops outside Gerakbudaya events just 'routine activity'

Petaling Jaya police say the patrols were not meant to be disruptive.
Corn seller apologises over racist sign

Corn seller apologises over racist sign

National unity minister thanks community leaders for mediating.
COMMENT | What is DAP's role in this new era?

COMMENT | What is DAP's role in this new era?

We are in a very dangerous period in M'sian politics.
No minister for non-Muslim affairs

No minister for non-Muslim affairs

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