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MOE bins plan to reduce language class periods, BM was also on chopping block

MOE bins plan to reduce language class periods, BM was also on chopping block

UPDATED 9.23AM | This comes after engagement sessions with stakeholders.
Student movement in Serbia beats govt, big parties in polls - can this happen in M'sia?

Student movement in Serbia beats govt, big parties in polls - can this happen in M'sia?

Local election and political systems may present challenges.
Muslim youth involved in Hindu ritual repents publicly

Muslim youth involved in Hindu ritual repents publicly

Aliff admits his mistake, pledges to reform.
Pahang ruler urges federal govt to strengthen border controls, improve refugee management

Pahang ruler urges federal govt to strengthen border controls, improve refugee management

Sultan Abdullah believes Putrajaya should conduct review of whether UNHCR should continue operating in M'sia.
Minister: Number of open AP holders soars fourfold to 414 since 2019

Minister: Number of open AP holders soars fourfold to 414 since 2019

'This is to ensure more bumiputera entrepreneurs participate in country’s automotive industry.'
No zakat money took flight on Egypt trip, Penang govt denies embezzlement claim

No zakat money took flight on Egypt trip, Penang govt denies embezzlement claim

DCM says the RM100k was from MAINPP's administrative budget, not zakat.
Experts: Xenophobia against Rohingya weaponised for political gain in Malaysia

Experts: Xenophobia against Rohingya weaponised for political gain in Malaysia

Online aggression and xenophobic vitriol expected to intensify as GE16 looms.
Two cops file civil suit against Shuhaily over alleged KLIA assault

Two cops file civil suit against Shuhaily over alleged KLIA assault

Plaintiffs leave out govt from suit.
PN whip demands CSA details, cites 'no confidentiality' clause in 2021 MOU

PN whip demands CSA details, cites 'no confidentiality' clause in 2021 MOU

Takiyuddin calls for the same transparency in 2021 MOU to be applied to the latest deal.
Absence of health minister, deputy during question time courts flak

Absence of health minister, deputy during question time courts flak

UPDATED 3.25PM | PARLIAMENT | MPs say this smacks of disrespect for the House.
Govt, Syed Saddiq reach agreement in principle to restore Muar allocations

Govt, Syed Saddiq reach agreement in principle to restore Muar allocations

RM500k allocation for 2023 and RM230.3k for specific projects will be reinstated.
'Different' stance from Singapore: Malaysia stays diplomatic on haze, says deputy minister

'Different' stance from Singapore: Malaysia stays diplomatic on haze, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | 'Focus is on methods that can be translated into actual preventive action, enforcement.'
Saravanan writes to Fadhlina, Anwar voicing 'strong objection' to Tamil lesson cuts

Saravanan writes to Fadhlina, Anwar voicing 'strong objection' to Tamil lesson cuts

Critics have protested similar cuts to Mandarin lessons.
Hackers escalate Europe's fridge attacks, now target France's blood banks

Hackers escalate Europe's fridge attacks, now target France's blood banks

European Union working with national authorities to develop coordinated response.
Caltex, Petron begin goodwill payments to motorists over RON95 engine damage - minister

Caltex, Petron begin goodwill payments to motorists over RON95 engine damage - minister

PARLIAMENT | Payments will be made to customers who have submitted complete complaints.
50pct toll discount from Nov 6 to 7 in conjunction with Deepavali

50pct toll discount from Nov 6 to 7 in conjunction with Deepavali

It excludes toll plazas located at national borders.
Umno leader to Harapan: Zahid gets traitor tag, but does Fadillah get free pass?

Umno leader to Harapan: Zahid gets traitor tag, but does Fadillah get free pass?

Political maturity demands honesty and respect for differing positions – Razlan.
DNA confirms paternity but court rejects bid for Thai-born son's citizenship

DNA confirms paternity but court rejects bid for Thai-born son's citizenship

Judge cites constitutional law to deny citizenship.
Tenaganita: VVIPs should set example, not exploit domestic workers

Tenaganita: VVIPs should set example, not exploit domestic workers

NGO demands stronger domestic worker protection after nearly 600 VVIPs failed to pay their Socso.
Democrats take House and Senate from Republicans in US midterm rout

Democrats take House and Senate from Republicans in US midterm rout

Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after flipping seats in Republican strongholds.
Bersama challenges Anwar to address DAP's demands at Malacca dinner

Bersama challenges Anwar to address DAP's demands at Malacca dinner

MALACCA POLLS | Lee urges PM not to just give standard campaign speech.
YOURSAY | RM50m house arrest price tag: Who's footing the bill?

YOURSAY | RM50m house arrest price tag: Who's footing the bill?

'It's not exactly loose change found under the sofa.'
Syariah court orders 3-month rehabilitation for man over viral temple rituals

Syariah court orders 3-month rehabilitation for man over viral temple rituals

Aliff pleaded guilty to carrying another faith's religious items during Thaipusam.
'No one above the law', Ramanan warns MPs, reps and 'those higher than ministers' over unpaid Socso

'No one above the law', Ramanan warns MPs, reps and 'those higher than ministers' over unpaid Socso

Checks find nearly 600 fail to meet their contributions for domestic workers.