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M'sia's been proactive beyond WHO demands, says Health Minister

M'sia's been proactive beyond WHO demands, says Health Minister

CORONAVIRUS | Dzulkefly confirms there are no new cases of novel coronavirus in Malaysia.

Expert: No need to place all passengers, flight crew under quarantine

Expert: No need to place all passengers, flight crew under quarantine

CORONAVIRUS | Virus not airborne, spreads through air droplets, says Dr Azmi Abdul Rahim.

Wuhan virus: No need for M'sians to wear masks yet, says expert

Wuhan virus: No need for M'sians to wear masks yet, says expert

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Benedict Sim says there have been no local transmissions of the virus among M'sians.
E-wallets not a convenience for some petty traders

E-wallets not a convenience for some petty traders

While there are some benefits, some traders believe it doesn't save them time.

e-Tunai user data won't be abused - Guan Eng

e-Tunai user data won't be abused - Guan Eng

The information collected is for the gov't and will not be shared with other companies, says the finance minister.

Dong Jiao Zong not racist, not opposing Jawi lessons - Mujahid

Dong Jiao Zong not racist, not opposing Jawi lessons - Mujahid

UPDATED 8.54PM | Both parties agree that Jawi lessons won't 'Islamise' non-Muslim pupils and is part of national heritage.

No, the government isn't studying another shoe colour switch in schools

No, the government isn't studying another shoe colour switch in schools

Social media has been abuzz with rumours of the government considering switching back from black shoes to white ones.

Harapan already does more for K'tan, opposition states - finance minister

Harapan already does more for K'tan, opposition states - finance minister

Lim Guan Eng dismisses Zaid Ibrahim’s suggestion for DAP ministers to do more to help the state.

In 2020, Teoh, Koh, Kayong families hope for long-awaited justice

In 2020, Teoh, Koh, Kayong families hope for long-awaited justice

Gov't urged to fulfil its promises to uncover the truth and uphold the law.

Police take statement from lawyer, school following CNY deco fiasco

Police take statement from lawyer, school following CNY deco fiasco

Cops have opened a probe on the matter and will also look into those playing up the issue on social media.

Lawyer in CNY decor fiasco boasts 'name mentioned 15 times’ in cabinet

Lawyer in CNY decor fiasco boasts 'name mentioned 15 times’ in cabinet

However, a source close to cabinet confirms that Mohd Khairul's name was never mentioned in the meeting.

I have won, says lawyer who complained about CNY decorations in school

I have won, says lawyer who complained about CNY decorations in school

UPDATED 2PM | 'My one letter brought down the Chinese lantern, seven ministers had to put it up again'.

Dong Jiao Zong conspicuously absent from Jawi dialogue

Dong Jiao Zong conspicuously absent from Jawi dialogue

P Waythamoorthy says 45 representatives from 32 organisations attended Jawi meeting.

Chinese, Tamil education groups hand memo to ministry

Chinese, Tamil education groups hand memo to ministry

Group wants school boards freedom to decide on Jawi script implementation.

Sekat to present 7 resolutions on Jawi to Education Ministry tomorrow

Sekat to present 7 resolutions on Jawi to Education Ministry tomorrow

Top of the list is the congress' objection to compulsory introduction of Jawi lessons without prior consultation.
Congress organisers repeat call for Jawi to be elective subject

Congress organisers repeat call for Jawi to be elective subject

In the spirit of dialogue, group asks Education Ministry to look for a solution that is acceptable to all parties.

All smiles at Jawi congress as organiser engages with protesters

All smiles at Jawi congress as organiser engages with protesters

UPDATED | 12.30PM | NGO Seni Khat Action Team (Sekat) proceeded with its National Jawi Congress in Petaling Jaya today and even got some protesters to join in.

Chinese congress organisers will co-operate with police to ensure safety

Chinese congress organisers will co-operate with police to ensure safety

Around 1,000 delegates from Chinese NGOs all over the country are expected to attend the gathering on Saturday.

Dong Zong clarifies Dec 28 event not rally, only discussion on Jawi

Dong Zong clarifies Dec 28 event not rally, only discussion on Jawi

It is an indoor meeting to express the stance of Chinese NGOs, says the educationist group.

'Tomorrow's a big day for NUTP' - Maszlee on anti-Jawi congress

'Tomorrow's a big day for NUTP' - Maszlee on anti-Jawi congress

Education minister answers reporters' questions with an apparent non sequitur, but his deputy sheds some light.

Dong Jiao Zong to hold a Chinese Organisation Congress on Jawi script lessons

Dong Jiao Zong to hold a Chinese Organisation Congress on Jawi script lessons

The aim of the congress is to convince the government to cancel the lessons in vernacular schools.

No evidence asset declaration a safety risk for politicians - speaker

No evidence asset declaration a safety risk for politicians - speaker

UPDATED 3.45PM | Dewan Rakyat Speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof says asset declaration is an essential practice to hold the politician accountable.

PKR deputy uses sex allegations as examples in measure of loyalty

PKR deputy uses sex allegations as examples in measure of loyalty

Azmin says he defended Anwar against sodomy allegations since 1998 but he did not receive similar support.

Azmin and supporters make their stand at venue of PKR's founding

Azmin and supporters make their stand at venue of PKR's founding

UPDATED 10.12PM | Tonight's gathering comes hours after Azmin’s supporters snubbed the last day of the PKR congress in Malacca.