Archive - 19 February 2025

Pannir gets last minute reprieve ahead of tomorrow's execution

Pannir gets last minute reprieve ahead of tomorrow's execution

UPDATED 10.02PM | Stay on execution pending conclusion of 2 unresolved matters.
Urban Renewal Act: Minister refutes 'malicious' Syed Saddiq

Urban Renewal Act: Minister refutes 'malicious' Syed Saddiq

Act to ensure higher property value, better environment for owners, Nga says.
Contract terms for MH370 search to be finalised in days

Contract terms for MH370 search to be finalised in days

Internet abuzz as Ocean Infinity ship heads towards search area.
Fahmi meets with media reps to discuss salary issues, job loss

Fahmi meets with media reps to discuss salary issues, job loss

Minister calls on employers to be responsible.
Opposition MPs criticise ministers' absence during Hadi's debate

Opposition MPs criticise ministers' absence during Hadi's debate

Govt still thinks it's in the opposition, Afnan says.
Govt's next step is to bring wages above cost of living - Rafizi

Govt's next step is to bring wages above cost of living - Rafizi

PARLIAMENT | 2025 data should show much higher median wage, he says.
KPJ Kluang Specialist Hospital Revolutionises Cardiac Care with Cryoballoon Ablation Procedure

KPJ Kluang Specialist Hospital Revolutionises Cardiac Care with Cryoballoon Ablation Procedure

KPJ Kluang Specialist Hospital (“KPJ Kluang”) has achieved a significant milestone in cardiac care by successfully performing the region’s first Cryoballoon Ablation procedure combined with Intracardiac Echocardiography (“ICE”).
Skechers GOwalk® Max Cushioning® Arch Fit® Collection: Where Hands-Free, Cushioned Walking Meets Four  Revolutionary Innovations

Skechers GOwalk® Max Cushioning® Arch Fit® Collection: Where Hands-Free, Cushioned Walking Meets Four Revolutionary Innovations

Marking the debut of four advanced footwear technologies in one shoe, say goodbye to walking worries with the new collection, designed for men and women
Community service for minor littering offences in the pipeline

Community service for minor littering offences in the pipeline

It would involve changes to two acts, ministry says.
Final hours: UN experts urge S'pore to halt execution, tells M'sia to act

Final hours: UN experts urge S'pore to halt execution, tells M'sia to act

'No evidence death penalty better than other punishments to stop drug trafficking.'
Mat Sabu to conduct spot checks to ensure farmers use aid properly

Mat Sabu to conduct spot checks to ensure farmers use aid properly

PARLIAMENT | Minister says visits will be unannounced.
Fahmi not contesting youth chief post in upcoming PKR polls

Fahmi not contesting youth chief post in upcoming PKR polls

Instead, the Pantai Jerejak rep will be defending his spot in the central leadership council.
Orang Asli teen girl succumbs to leprosy in Negeri Sembilan

Orang Asli teen girl succumbs to leprosy in Negeri Sembilan

Eight others are still undergoing treatment.
20,000 visitors gathered to celebrate love, unity and prosperity

20,000 visitors gathered to celebrate love, unity and prosperity

Seremban 2 shone brightly with stunning decorations and lively cheers during IJM Land’s Chap Goh Mei celebration.

Sabah rep cites British couple's video in 'headache' poser for Azam

Sabah rep cites British couple's video in 'headache' poser for Azam

A video by the tourists showed a cop soliciting a RM100 bribe.
Sacrifices of Lim family not disputed, but it's time for new leaders: Phee

Sacrifices of Lim family not disputed, but it's time for new leaders: Phee

DAP veteran urges next generation to drive party in fresh direction.
Resolve pothole complaints in 12 hours - Federal Territories minister

Resolve pothole complaints in 12 hours - Federal Territories minister

This is a reduction from the previous 24-hour timeframe, Zaliha says.
AG cites forums involving Najib's lawyer to justify gag order on addendum

AG cites forums involving Najib's lawyer to justify gag order on addendum

Playlist by Fahmi Reza also cited in the court filing.
MP SPEAKS | Kit Siang: A visionary ahead of the times

MP SPEAKS | Kit Siang: A visionary ahead of the times

Honouring Kit's legacy of fighting for justice and workers' rights.
Cabinet's 2024 trips cost RM44m, Shahidan responds with misinformation

Cabinet's 2024 trips cost RM44m, Shahidan responds with misinformation

Arau MP wrongly claims Najib cabinet spent same amount in five years.
Warisan to Sabah reps: Hold the cheers, it ain't over yet

Warisan to Sabah reps: Hold the cheers, it ain't over yet

There are also WhatsApp chats, documents, financial trails, and witnesses - Norfaizah.
No report received on outburst against Sim, says Loke

No report received on outburst against Sim, says Loke

DAP sec-gen says there will be a disciplinary probe if complaint lodged.
Trump suggests Ukraine 'should never have started' war with Russia

Trump suggests Ukraine 'should never have started' war with Russia

You could have made a deal, says US president.
'Urban Renewal Act subtle method to oust poor Malays, Indians from cities'

'Urban Renewal Act subtle method to oust poor Malays, Indians from cities'

No need for new law as existing legislation is enough, Tuan Ibrahim says.
LETTER | Seizing opportunities amid uncertainty over Trump trade measures

LETTER | Seizing opportunities amid uncertainty over Trump trade measures

Despite challenges, M'sian exporters have viable alternatives to mitigate impact.
Azalina: 'Safe house' case, Sabah scandal still under MACC probe

Azalina: 'Safe house' case, Sabah scandal still under MACC probe

'MACC is in the midst of carrying out the orders for further action.'
LETTER | What AI risks concern M'sia?

LETTER | What AI risks concern M'sia?

We risk being left behind, unintended consequences and malicious AI.
Home minister mulls special court for Sosma cases

Home minister mulls special court for Sosma cases

UPDATED 5.27PM | PARLIAMENT | Saifuddin says this would prevent detainees from waiting too long.
KPJ Healthcare Advances Innovation & AI-Driven Transformation with launch of ‘Year of AInnovation’ Campaign

KPJ Healthcare Advances Innovation & AI-Driven Transformation with launch of ‘Year of AInnovation’ Campaign

KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or “the Group”) is advancing healthcare transformation for its hospitals with the launch of the ‘Year of AInnovation’ campaign to elevate the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and innovation in its operations, with patient centricity being the key driver in this initiative.
COMMENT | Rosmah's 'Can I advise you' clip vs Sabah videos

COMMENT | Rosmah's 'Can I advise you' clip vs Sabah videos

Recording of Rosmah was accepted as evidence in 2021 corruption trial.
Dzulkefly urges MOH seniors to foster healthy workplace to curb bullying

Dzulkefly urges MOH seniors to foster healthy workplace to curb bullying

UPDATED 2PM | PARLIAMENT | It is to ensure junior doctors, nurses are not exploited, minister says.
Nenggiri by-election result stays

Nenggiri by-election result stays

UPDATED 12.08PM | Court, however, will hear Azizi's challenge over his Bersatu membership cessation.
US restrictions may only affect part of data centre ecosystem - Miti

US restrictions may only affect part of data centre ecosystem - Miti

UPDATED 1.50PM | PARLIAMENT | Liew says only those that use AI chips might be impacted.
Give room to new blood - Tan, Fong withdraw from DAP polls

Give room to new blood - Tan, Fong withdraw from DAP polls

UPDATED 11.34AM | 'DAP is blessed with many talented individuals, we have a good leadership succession plan.'
Kiandee: As 'edited' Sabah reps rejoice, let's be the judge

Kiandee: As 'edited' Sabah reps rejoice, let's be the judge

Bersatu veep believes people wise enough to consider graft claims when voting.
Cops confirm drug intoxication caused trio's death at NYE concert

Cops confirm drug intoxication caused trio's death at NYE concert

Pathology report for fourth victim still pending, S'gor police chief says.
DBKL moots new concept of high-rise schools in capital

DBKL moots new concept of high-rise schools in capital

This is an alternative to address increasing scarcity and rising cost of land.
'Tiga ekor orang putih': DAP MP asks if Hadi skipped grammar lessons

'Tiga ekor orang putih': DAP MP asks if Hadi skipped grammar lessons

Lim says advocacy is meaningless if leaders fail to use BM correctly.
COMMENT | Reclaiming a nation: The M'sia we must build together

COMMENT | Reclaiming a nation: The M'sia we must build together

Malaysia's success needs more than growth, Anwar can lead it to unity.
Forced to be model, Muar MP slams govt over opposition funding

Forced to be model, Muar MP slams govt over opposition funding

Syed Saddiq urges govt to be sincere in allocating funds.
Immigration officer caught napping, 12 foreign passports in his pants

Immigration officer caught napping, 12 foreign passports in his pants

Cops confirm police report lodged, issue referred to Immigration Dept.
Loke: Automotive companies can also apply for vehicle inspection licences

Loke: Automotive companies can also apply for vehicle inspection licences

Minister says they must set up new companies to avoid conflict of interest.
Cops accused of killing protesters in 2024 Bangladesh uprising roam free

Cops accused of killing protesters in 2024 Bangladesh uprising roam free

Over 800 killed by security forces, 34 cops arrested.
YOURSAY | Legitimate question on banned preacher gets twisted

YOURSAY | Legitimate question on banned preacher gets twisted

'All speaking for the sake of saying something.'
COMMENT | PAS chief's 'slur' and a call for more BM usage

COMMENT | PAS chief's 'slur' and a call for more BM usage

Hadi's use of the word 'ekor' to refer to Caucasians is derogatory.
Non-politician arrested for racism

Non-politician arrested for racism

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