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Sg Bakap polls set on July 6

Sg Bakap polls set on July 6

Nomination for the Penang state seat will be on June 22.
PPPA and its expansion are tools to control media, activists say

PPPA and its expansion are tools to control media, activists say

'It will give govt broad powers to ban anything deemed undesirable.'
Ministry probing teacher's offensive comment about voting non-Muslims

Ministry probing teacher's offensive comment about voting non-Muslims

Action will be taken against those who violate disciplinary rules, Fadhlina says.
Media should defend their work, not take down when asked: Veteran journo

Media should defend their work, not take down when asked: Veteran journo

Those who oblige such requests should find another job, Ahirudin says.
National Press Club: Abolish PPPA, not expand it

National Press Club: Abolish PPPA, not expand it

UPDATED 12.38PM | Club chief Ahirudin says no journalist would support expansion proposal.
'Migrants influx at KLIA due to employers chasing deadline'

'Migrants influx at KLIA due to employers chasing deadline'

UPDATED 6.43PM | Number of workers arriving quadrupled the usual as deadline approached, says immigration.
38 more sentenced to death last year, says Amnesty International

38 more sentenced to death last year, says Amnesty International

UPDATED 6.43PM | This is after the mandatory death penalty was abolished last year.
M'sian govt yet to respond to UN's migrant worker abuse allegations

M'sian govt yet to respond to UN's migrant worker abuse allegations

The 60-day deadline for response ends today.
UM denies rejecting group's demand for sexual harassment committee

UM denies rejecting group's demand for sexual harassment committee

Universiti Malaya Feminism Club is told to submit a formal application to the students’ welfare dept.
Varsity accused of not making safe space for students

Varsity accused of not making safe space for students

UM management allegedly shoots down suggestions by feminism club.
Govt mulling decriminalising misuse of drugs in small quantities

Govt mulling decriminalising misuse of drugs in small quantities

UPDATED 5.40PM | Proposed amendments to let users enter rehab.
Four recent criminal cases involving cops, MP unrelated to each other - minister

Four recent criminal cases involving cops, MP unrelated to each other - minister

UPDATED 2.16PM | Cases have different patterns, says Saifuddin.
China businessperson files civil suit over alleged robbery

China businessperson files civil suit over alleged robbery

Kun Gao names seven defendants including MACC chief, M’sian govt in writ.
Rafizi: New plans for bumi businesses controversial but needed

Rafizi: New plans for bumi businesses controversial but needed

Minister says the proof is in the pudding.
From story to screen: Uncovering 'baby snatching' in Lahad Datu

From story to screen: Uncovering 'baby snatching' in Lahad Datu

Documentary based on Malaysiakini journalist's shocking story to air on May 20.
Disability group rues UTM's admission denial for autistic person

Disability group rues UTM's admission denial for autistic person

UPDATED 3.23PM | Varsity apologises for its initial response but stands by decision.
40pct drop in property overhang after Madani govt takeover: Nga

40pct drop in property overhang after Madani govt takeover: Nga

13,066 residential units sold, minister says.
KKB victory shows coalition govt's strength, leaders say

KKB victory shows coalition govt's strength, leaders say

UPDATED 11.11PM | KKB BY-ELECTION | Pang should get working and help revive local economy - Loke.
Explicit scenes in films vital for storytelling - filmmakers

Explicit scenes in films vital for storytelling - filmmakers

'Some triggering scenes help shape story, characters.'
CID chief dismisses 'grand conspiracy' claim in attacks on footballers

CID chief dismisses 'grand conspiracy' claim in attacks on footballers

UPDATED 6.28PM | Social media account sharing allegation found to be fake, Shuhaily says.
M'sia ready to engage US over alleged funds to Hamas - minister

M'sia ready to engage US over alleged funds to Hamas - minister

UPDATED 6.33PM | Matter was discussed in cabinet but Fahmi didn’t divulge details.
Govt did not order probe against Bloomberg report - Fahmi

Govt did not order probe against Bloomberg report - Fahmi

UPDATED 5.40PM | Minister says police investigation initiated after Berjaya lodged a report.
MACC: No plans to arrest Mahathir yet

MACC: No plans to arrest Mahathir yet

Investigation against ex-PM ongoing, says Azam.
No Israel company operating in Malaysia, Anwar says

No Israel company operating in Malaysia, Anwar says

Israel cargo company could enter in Mahathir's time, not now, PM points out.