Archive - 14 March 2025

Why no further action against Zamri, activist asks

Why no further action against Zamri, activist asks

Arun poses question in wake of numerous police reports lodged.
MMA hopes new GP consultation fees will be appropriate, fair

MMA hopes new GP consultation fees will be appropriate, fair

Group notes unchanged rates from last 33 years.
Industrial Court to utilise AI for transcripts of case proceedings

Industrial Court to utilise AI for transcripts of case proceedings

This will boost efficiency, reduce cost, coordinate understanding of communications - Sim.
MACC probes Sapura Energy over claims of bribery, misappropriation

MACC probes Sapura Energy over claims of bribery, misappropriation

Azam says two investigation papers opened over the matter.
MACC quizzes Ismail Sabri for second straight day

MACC quizzes Ismail Sabri for second straight day

UPDATED 8.10PM | Former PM spends six hours in HQ.
Apex court reinstates death penalty for man who murdered wife, infant

Apex court reinstates death penalty for man who murdered wife, infant

Decision coincides with accused's 39th birthday.
Aznan appointed Bank Negara deputy governor from April 1

Aznan appointed Bank Negara deputy governor from April 1

He will oversee the supervision and regulation sector, among other duties.
'Camaraderie': Thinaah gives injured Tan a lift after All-England victory

'Camaraderie': Thinaah gives injured Tan a lift after All-England victory

Tan continued with match despite hurt ankle.
Airline passenger fined RM50k for trying to smuggle 5 birds

Airline passenger fined RM50k for trying to smuggle 5 birds

He placed Asian koel birds in PVC pipes in his check-in luggage.
Umno not a 'political transit point', Puad warns Zafrul

Umno not a 'political transit point', Puad warns Zafrul

Departure wouldn't affect party, supreme council member says.
Loke seeks to cement candidate selection committee in DAP constitution

Loke seeks to cement candidate selection committee in DAP constitution

It is among internal reforms being mulled.
DAP polls: Loke pledges 'bold' leadership shuffle if re-elected

DAP polls: Loke pledges 'bold' leadership shuffle if re-elected

A push for younger leadership but not sacrificing anyone, party chief says.
Press groups vow to provide Mkini reporter moral support

Press groups vow to provide Mkini reporter moral support

They also urge Nantha to be given a fair trial.
'RM5k': Whistleblower reminds Sabah rep with bank receipt

'RM5k': Whistleblower reminds Sabah rep with bank receipt

'Don't worry, bank records don't just disappear.'
Powering banking with quantum computing

Powering banking with quantum computing

How Malaysia can stay ahead in the financial innovation race.

Did govt conduct due diligence before Sapura Energy bailout, PAS MP asks

Did govt conduct due diligence before Sapura Energy bailout, PAS MP asks

Syahir raises several questions for administration to answer.
Businessperson fined RM100 over airport bomb joke

Businessperson fined RM100 over airport bomb joke

Elderly man accused of insulting behaviour.
Medicine price display aims to inform, not regulate rates: Armizan

Medicine price display aims to inform, not regulate rates: Armizan

Minister says it would allow public to compare costs.
Elderly man's body found in Puchong house, cops suspect murder

Elderly man's body found in Puchong house, cops suspect murder

Local woman detected foul odour from the house.
Urimai slams govt hypocrisy after party registration rejection

Urimai slams govt hypocrisy after party registration rejection

Ramasamy says govt unable to work with opposition.
Ulu Tiram attack: Trial of suspect's family members to begin Oct 22

Ulu Tiram attack: Trial of suspect's family members to begin Oct 22

They're charged with withholding information related to terrorist ideology.
COMMENT | A battle for the party: DAP 2025 polls - Part 1

COMMENT | A battle for the party: DAP 2025 polls - Part 1

DAP polls not just on leadership positions, but to define its identity.
Allianz Malaysia empowers women with Allianz SheSecures programme

Allianz Malaysia empowers women with Allianz SheSecures programme

Allianz SheSecures equips participants with the tools and confidence to thrive in the dynamic world of insurance.
Four Bangladeshis arrested for suspected immigration fraud

Four Bangladeshis arrested for suspected immigration fraud

Their modus operandi involved offering immigration services to foreigners, says DG.
Set up RCI to probe disruption of rice, paddy ecosystem - Muhyiddin

Set up RCI to probe disruption of rice, paddy ecosystem - Muhyiddin

Ex-PM also calls for white paper to study sustainability of the industry.
COMMENT | DAP's challenge 1: How not to be MCA 2.0

COMMENT | DAP's challenge 1: How not to be MCA 2.0

Regardless of the election outcome, there will be no splinter party.
DAP leader quits party posts following MACC probe

DAP leader quits party posts following MACC probe

UPDATED 1.34PM | Teoh also says he is withdrawing from the DAP CEC race.
Puad fires at Teresa for 'playing safe' in ex-aides' bribery case

Puad fires at Teresa for 'playing safe' in ex-aides' bribery case

DAP vice-chairperson set the wrong priorities, says Umno leader.
Duterte to appear before ICC for first time today

Duterte to appear before ICC for first time today

He will be informed of the charges against him and of his rights.
LETTER | Misleading, unfair to call Guan Eng and Rayer to step aside

LETTER | Misleading, unfair to call Guan Eng and Rayer to step aside

Krishnan, 84, should take his own advice, give way to younger leaders.
Livid MP offers RM500 reward for info on arson attack at playground

Livid MP offers RM500 reward for info on arson attack at playground

Lim says RM200k was used to upgrade the playground last year.
Reezal Merican's term as Matrade chairperson extended for two years

Reezal Merican's term as Matrade chairperson extended for two years

Tenure extended in recognition of his leadership since his appointment in April 2023.
Ismail Sabri back at MACC HQ to give statement

Ismail Sabri back at MACC HQ to give statement

Ex-PM being probed for alleged graft, money laundering.
Sabah scandal: Muda urges angry youths to do more than vent online

Sabah scandal: Muda urges angry youths to do more than vent online

The responsibility to reform system rests with our generation, says Faezrah.
Malaysiakini reporter charged, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted

Malaysiakini reporter charged, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted

UPDATED 12.47PM | Senior journalist claims trial to the charge.
Amanah Youth calls for middle ground after 894 reports filed against Zamri

Amanah Youth calls for middle ground after 894 reports filed against Zamri

Hafiz urges public not to be swayed by ongoing tensions, misunderstandings.
COMMENT | Why Malays must abandon politics of dependency

COMMENT | Why Malays must abandon politics of dependency

Many still lag in business, financial literacy, and economic mobility.
COMMENT | Is that RM1.1b bailout necessary?

COMMENT | Is that RM1.1b bailout necessary?

Bailout of debt-ridden Sapura Energy raises transparency, accountability concerns.
Ayer Kuning polls: Tapah BN to use different approach in wooing voters

Ayer Kuning polls: Tapah BN to use different approach in wooing voters

Saravanan says machinery will conduct campaign according to 'local' model.
Data from Dewan Rakyat: 7 of 10 households achieve home ownership

Data from Dewan Rakyat: 7 of 10 households achieve home ownership

However, there are regional disparities in home ownership.
Sufficient supply of local white rice in supermarkets - Mat Sabu

Sufficient supply of local white rice in supermarkets - Mat Sabu

It's under control as scheduled, says the minister.
Anwar’s bumi Catch-22

Anwar’s bumi Catch-22

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