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January 25, 2020
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 25 2020 @ 14:00
No political intervention in sale of thp subsidiaries: Mujahid
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa today stressed that he has given full trust to agencies under his portfolio, including Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), to manage their affairs without any political intervention.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PH-PAS alliance? | Jan 25, 2020 @ 14:00
No formal invite yet for PAS to join federal govt, says Takiyuddin
PAS secretary-general Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan (pic) says the party has not received a formal invitation from Pakatan Harapan to join the federal government.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: EC | Jan 25 2020 @ 10:00
EC refutes claims voting constituency is based on e-wallet registration address
The Election Commission (EC) has refuted a claim doing the rounds on social media that the constituency voters belong to would be automatically updated based on the address they keyed into their e-Wallet application.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 25, 2020 @ 07:00
PTNPk to oversee management of Lenggong Valley site
The Perak State Parks Corporation (PTNPk) will oversee the management of the Lenggong Valley archaeological site, says State Tourism Committee chairman Tan Kar Hing.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 25, 2020
Shotguns still allowed, directive for revocation of ownership licenses only applies to rifles
Shotguns will not be included in the directive for the revocation of rifle ownership licenses to be implemented in stages by the police.|Read more >| BorneoPost
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January 24, 2020
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 24, 2020 @ 22:00
Transport Ministry to consider tightening law on drunk driving
The Transport Ministry is ready to review and tighten the existing law on the offence of drunk driving.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 24, 2020 @ 20:00
Youths on motorcycles storm event, demand Zuraida's sacking
A group of youths on motorcycles created a ruckus at an event supposedly attended by PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin, urging the party's central leadership committee to sack her.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 24, 2020 @ 20:00
RoS urged to probe sacking of 7 PKR executive members
Several PKR Youth leaders have urged the Registrar of Societies (RoS) to step in and look into the sacking of the party’s seven executive members.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 24, 2020 @ 12:00
DPM's office denies appointing adviser, will lodge police report against individual
The office of the Deputy Prime Minister has denied appointing an individual by the name of Raymond Cheah as an adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Opposition: PAS | Jan 24, 2020 @ 12:00
Why still no heavy punishment for drunk drivers? PAS asks transport minister
The Islamist Party of Malaysia (PAS) has called out the transport minister for failing to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) to include heavy punishment for drunk drivers involved in deadly accidents.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 24 2020 @ 11:00
IRB releases ‘taxpayer roadmap’ to explain income tax administration process
The public can now find out more about the process involved in income tax administration by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) by downloading the ‘Taxpayer Roadmap’ on IRB’s official portal.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 24, 2020 @ 07:00
Ministry: MOs contracts extended
The Health Ministry has decided to extend the service of medical officers who had their contracts terminated abruptly, it was announced.|Read more >|TheStar
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January 23, 2020
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 23, 2020 @ 22:00
Yapeim allocates RM4m to implement Foodbank 1.0 programme
The Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (Yapeim) has allocated RM4 million to implement the Foodbank 1.0 programme nationwide, said its Melaka and Negri Sembilan administration manager, Azharry Giman.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 23, 2020 @ 22:00
Malacca local authorities implement e-cash payment option
The local authorities in Malacca, particularly Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ), have been using the e-cash system since the end of last year, to facilitate the transfer of funds for various tax-related payments.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Reforms: SOSMA | Jan 23, 2020 @ 20:00
Government to amend Sosma enabling courts to grant bail to accused
The government is expected to amend a provision in the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) during the next parliament sitting in March.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PH-PAS alliance? | Jan 23, 2020 @ 17:00
Umno-PAS pact unaffected by Dr M-Hadi meeting, says Ismail Sabri
The recent meeting between PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is not detrimental to Muafakat Nasional, says Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PH-PAS alliance? | Jan 23, 2020 @ 16:00
Nothing out of the ordinary, says Anwar of Dr M-Hadi meeting
The recent meeting between Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang which has sparked speculation that it would change the country’s political landscape, is only a general interpretation, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 23, 2020 @ 09:00
Govt’s role in setting up media council confined to tabling bill in Parliament
The government’s role with regard to the proposed Malaysian Media Council will be to table a bill on behalf of media industry players to set up the entity through an Act of Parliament, according to a veteran journalist.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 23, 2020 @ 16:00
Pahang slashes quit rent for industrial category by 80 per cent
Industrial landowners in Pahang can finally heave a sigh of relief as the state government has offered an 80 per cent reduction in quit rent rate statewide.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Facts and Stats | Jan 23, 2020 @ 15:00
TI-M: Malaysia up ten spots in corruption perception index after ‘swift action’ to address scandals
Malaysia jumped ten spots in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2019, with the steps taken to deal with high-profile corruption cases and related individuals a main driver.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 23, 2020 @ 14:00
JPJ aims to kick off automated driving tests by June
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to implement its automated driving test or “E-Testing” system for driving schools nationwide by June.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 23, 2020 @ 13:00
Zuraida's fate up to disciplinary committee, says Anwar
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will not interfere in deliberations of the party’s disciplinary committee on the fate of vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin who was issued a show-cause letter earlier this month.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 23, 2020 @ 13:00
Azmin ally Khalid Jaafar says yet to receive show-cause letter from PKR
Datuk Khalid Jaafar, an ally of PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, says he has yet to receive a show-cause letter from the party that has already gone viral on social media.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Facts and Stats | Jan 23, 2020 @ 13:00
IGP: 2019 crime rate dropped 7.5 per cent
The crime index in Malaysia recorded a decrease of 7.5 per cent throughout last year, with 249 cases per 100,000 populations.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | UEC | Jan 23, 2020 @ 09:00
Final report on UEC to be sent to PM soon
The final report on recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) will likely be submitted to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in his capacity as acting education minister soon.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 23, 2020 @ 09:00
199 express bus drivers undergo urine test
A total of 199 drivers of express buses operating at the Central Malacca bus terminal underwent urine tests for drugs in an operation conducted beginning four days ago in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 23, 2020
SMC to enforce ban of plastic straws next month
SMC enforcement officers will issue the RM50 compounds to eatery owners caught using plastic straws, starting Feb 1.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 23, 2020 @ 00:00
46 PKR leaders demand disciplinary action be dropped against Zuraida
A group of 46 PKR leaders today have come out in defence of PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin and demanded that the party drop all disciplinary proceedings against her.|Read more >|Malaymail
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January 22, 2020
New Malaysia | New Policies: PSS | Jan 22, 2020 @ 17:00
Shafie: PSS will not be continued
The state government will not go ahead with the implementation of the Sabah Temporary Pass (PSS) following objection from the people and the recent Kimanis by-election result.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 22, 2020 @ 17:00
Entrepreneur Development ministry is now known as Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry
As part of the Government's efforts to strengthen the cooperatives movement, the Entrepreneur Development ministry has been renamed as the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 22, 2020 @ 16:00
Six more cases of young doctors whose contracts were not renewed, says SUPP
Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Education Bureau has recorded six similar cases of doctors whose contracts were not renewed by the Ministry of Health (MoH) without any reason given.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 22, 2020 @ 16:00
IGP: Police to revoke gun licences in bid to curb wildlife poaching
All firearm licences granted for the ownership of rifles will be revoked in stages, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 22, 2020 @ 15:00
EC: 2,400 secondary schools nationwide to be involved in voter education system
The Election Commission (EC) has pledged to intensify its engagement with secondary schools nationwide on the voter education system.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: MoT | Jan 22, 2020 @ 09:00
Plans to revive Seremban-Port Dickson rail line being studied: Loke
The Ministry of Transport is currently conducting a study to revive the railway line from Seremban to Port Dickson.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | E-Tunai Rakyat | Jan 22, 2020 @ 09:00
Unclaimed, unused e-Tunai will return to govt
Any unclaimed RM30 e-Tunai by the deadline of March 9 will be returned to the federal government, said Senator Alan Ling.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 22, 2020 @ 09:00
Santiago: Federal Govt should manage water catchment areas
The Federal Government must take over the management of water catchment areas nationwide as the states are not able to do it on their own.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 22, 2020 @ 07:00
I’m happy at where I’m now, says Zuraida
PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin says there is no need to lodge a police report against the culprits who spread fake news claiming that she is joining Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 22, 2020
‘Missing’ documents, ignored calls when dealing with Putrajaya – Dr Sim
Sarawak as an opposition state has encountered its share of difficulties when dealing with the federal government on matters involving money, Local Government and Housing Minister Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian claimed.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 22, 2020
Liew: Power of Sabah, Sarawak’s TYTs in appointing Judicial Commissioners to be restored
The power of the Sabah and Sarawak’s Tuan Yang Terutamas (TYTs) in appointing Judicial Commissioners to hear cases in Borneo will be restored, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law) Datuk Liew Vui Keong.|Read more >| BorneoPost
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January 21, 2020
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 21, 2020 @ 22:00
No changes to Selangor water tariffs, says minister
Even though Stream B of the Langat Water Treatment Plant 2 (LRA 2 ) has been handed over to Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor), there will be no changes in water tariffs in Selangor.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Food Bank Programme | Jan 21, 2020 @ 19:00
Ministry intends to set up FCDC in every zone: Saifuddin Nasution
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) intends to set up one Food Collection and Distribution Centre (FCDC) for the Food Bank Malaysia Programme in every zone across the country.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PM Succession | Jan 21, 2020 @ 19:00
Syed Saddiq condemns PKR, DAP leaders for urging Dr M to step down
Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has taken several PKR and DAP leaders to task for constantly urging Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to step down.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 21, 2020 @ 18:00
Bersih 2.0 calls for more regulations on political donations
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0) urges the government to amend the Election Offences Act 1954 (EOA) to include a regulation on political donations to political parties and candidates.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 21, 2020 @ 18:00
Pahang joins push for athletes to wear Shariah-compliant attire
The Pahang government is also moving in the direction of getting Muslim athletes to don Shariah-compliant attire, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: DAP | Jan 21, 2020 @ 16:00
Ramkarpal: Dr M should take responsibility for Pakatan's defeat in five of 10 by-elections
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should take responsibility over Pakatan Harapan's defeat in the five of ten by-elections called since GE14, says Bukit Gelugor lawmaker Ramkarpal Singh.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Petrol Subsidy Programme (PSP) | Jan 21, 2020 @ 17:00
Up to Cabinet to implement PSP: Saifuddin
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs says it will leave the decision to implement the Petrol Subsidy Programme (PSP) to the Cabinet.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MoF | Jan 21, 2020 @ 16:00
Guan Eng denies car price hike, govt still discussing
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng denies that car prices will increase, as the government has yet to reach an agreement with regards to the restructuring of excise duties.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Overhaul Corruption | Jan 21, 2020 @ 16:00
After money-laundering charges, Ahmad Maslan confirms MACC sought RM5m fine over RM2m
Umno supreme council member Datuk Ahmad Maslan today confirmed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had previously asked him to pay a RM5 million fine or compound over RM2 million of funds allegedly linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 21, 2020 @ 16:00
Fake news: Govt not removing religious status from IC, says Home Ministry
The Home Ministry has refuted the claims in a viral video on social media that says the status of a person's religion in MyKad will be abolished.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PH-PAS alliance? | Jan 21, 2020 @ 16:00
Rumour mill going into overdrive, says PKR sec-gen on PH-PAS alliance
It is a case of the rumour mill going into overdrive when it comes to a possible alliance between Pakatan Harapan and PAS, according to PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 21, 2020 @ 16:00
Govt allocates RM70m for MPKKP in five states
The government has allocated RM70 million for the setting up of the Federal Village Community Management Council (MPKKP) in five states this year, said Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 21, 2020 @ 15:00
Courts to undergo facelift and have better facilities within two years
Several courts nationwide will undergo a two-year renovation and refurbishment works, utilising the government's RM120 million one-off allocation in the Fourth Rolling Plan 2020 under allocations for buildings.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: Bersatu | Jan 21, 2020 @ 13:00
Bersatu top guns to face challengers
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s decision to open all of its top central leadership posts to contests has created a path for stiff competition for the party’s first-ever election.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 21, 2020 @ 13:00
Bukit Aman: Planned crackdown on drug use among civil servants in Malaysia raises spectre of possible witch hunt
Azlan M, 32, has struggled with insomnia for months. Already of slim build, he is now almost gaunt. This has led to days of tardy arrival and truancy at the government agency where he works.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 21, 2020 @ 12:00
IGP: Voices in audio recordings to be identified this week
The voices in the audio recordings that were released by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will be identified latest this week, says Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 21, 2020 @ 11:00
Govt emphasis on improving railway networks: Kamaruddin
The government is emphasising more on improving railway networks and services as it will help increase public usage and the transportation of freight, says Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Kamaruddin Jaffar.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul Corruption | Jan 21, 2020 @ 11:00
Ahmad Maslan charged with failing to declare RM2m received from Najib to IRB
Pontian Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan was charged in the sessions court here today with failing to declare RM2 million which he received from Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) and to giving false statements to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul Corruption | Jan 21, 2020 @ 11:00
Umno’s Shahrir Samad charged with money-laundering over alleged failure to disclose RM1m from Najib to IRB
Johor Baru Umno chief Tan Sri Shahrir Samad was charged today with committing money-laundering by allegedly failing to disclose income after receiving a RM1 million cheque from former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in 2013.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 21, 2020 @ 08:00
Zuraida is still PKR member, not joining Bersatu, says pol-sec
The Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin, who is Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president, is not joining Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), said her political secretary Nor Hizwan Ahmad.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 21, 2020 @ 07:00
‘We will fulfil our promises’
Pakatan Harapan lawmakers say they will continue working hard towards reforms with some even making renewed calls for a smooth transition plan following a report quoting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) as saying that the ruling coalition could be a one-term government if it does not address the infighting within Pakatan.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 21, 2020
PKR S’wak backs Zuraida over show-cause letter, wants internal bickering to end
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak has expressed its full support to party’s vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin, following the decision by PKR’s disciplinary committee to issue a show-cause letter to her over alleged misconduct..|Read more >| BorneoPost
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January 20, 2020
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 20, 2020 @ 23:00
MP Fahmi Fadzil to move forward with Lembah Pantai job centre
Soon folks in Lembah Pantai will find it easier to look for their dream jobs in the area, even with multinational companies like Alibaba and Razer.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 20, 2020 @ 22:00
Courts going digital for easier access to justice, says minister
The country’s courts are not only going digital but are also adopting artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to ensure easy access to justice.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | BSH 2020 | Jan 20, 2020 @ 20:00
3.8 million people to benefit from BSH first phase payment from Monday (Jan 20)
The first phase payment of RM300 under the Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) 2020 will be credited into the bank accounts of registered recipients between Monday (Jan 20) and Wednesday (Jan 22), says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.|Read more >|TheStar
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New Malaysia | Jawi Controversy | Jan 20, 2020 @ 20:00
Chinese schools in Penang oppose introduction of Jawi for Year Four pupils
Chinese primary schools in Penang will not introduce Jawi script to Year Four pupils this year.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 20, 2020 @ 20:00
Zuraida should focus on her response to the showcause letter: PKR Sec-Gen
PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin has been advised against involving anyone in her response over a show-cause letter from the party.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 20, 2020 @ 20:00
Zuraida: Pengerang to become smart city in five years
Pengerang in Johor has been targeted to become a smart city in five years, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 20, 2020 @ 20:00
Proposal of subsidies for child safety seats will be tabled: Selangor state exco
The proposal for subsidies for the purchase of child restraint seats will be tabled to the Selangor state government to help ease the burden of the B40 group, according to Selangor Consumer Affairs exco Hee Loy Sian.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 20, 2020 @ 20:00
Tun M clarifies that he did not say PH would be a one-term govt
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed has clarified that he did not mean that Pakatan Harapan (PH) would be a one-term government, stating that he does not see it that way.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 20, 2020 @ 19:00
First solar panel recycling facility in next 10 years: Yeo
The government is looking forward to a private company setting up a solar panel recycling centre in the next 10 years.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Free breakfast programme | Jan 20, 2020 @ 19:00
Enhanced supplementary food programme launched today
Beginning today, students who are eligible for the Enhanced Supplementary Food Programme (ESFP) implemented in 100 primary schools throughout the country will enjoy free meals.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: MoF | Jan 20, 2020 @ 18:00
'Central payment infrastructure providers needed to make Msia cashless'
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng today outlined two aspects which must first be addressed in order for the government to realise its aspiration to transform Malaysia into a cashless society.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 20, 2020 @ 18:00
Ministry to utilise integrated enforcement management system from today
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has begun to fully utilise the Integrated Enforcement Management System (IEMS) today to conduct price checks on goods.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul Corruption | Jan 20, 2020 @ 18:00
Shahrir Samad, Ahmad Maslan arrested; to face charges tomorrow
Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Abd Samad and ex-Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan will be charged in court tomorrow under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA) 2001.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 20, 2020 @ 17:00
'Kissing the hand of a thief': Dr M baffled how people are influenced by person facing trial for stealing
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is baffled at how people can be influenced by a person who is facing a trial for cheating and stealing money.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Jan 20, 2020 @ 16:00
PSD, MoH, MoF urged to resolve medical officers' predicament
The Public Services Department (PSD), Health Ministry (MoH), and the Finance Ministry (MoF) once and for all need to resolve the predicaments faced by medical officers (MOs) in government hospitals.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | E-Tunai Rakyat | Jan 20, 2020 @ 16:00
RM66mil e-Tunai Rakyat disbursed so far
A total RM66 million has been disbursed to the people under the RM30 e-Tunai Rakyat initiative as of 9pm yesterday, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 20, 2020 @ 16:00
Want to sack me from PKR? Do it properly, says Zuraida
If there was any move to sack her from PKR, party vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin said it should be done by the book.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 20, 2020 @ 15:00
Join Bersatu? You can't be listening to rumours, Zuraida chides media
PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin (pic) has quashed talk that she will be joining Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia should she be sacked from the party.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Free breakfast programme | Jan 20, 2020 @ 13:00
Include everyone in free breakfast programme, says Sabah school PTA
Sekolah Kebangsaan Kebagu’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is hoping that all school-going children will be included in the improvised Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) that begins today.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Free breakfast programme | Jan 20, 2020 @ 13:00
4,000 eligible pupils enjoy free breakfast
More than 4,000 primary school pupils across the nation enjoyed a free breakfast today in the first phase of expansion for the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT).|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 20, 2020 @ 13:00
Perak govt seeks win-win situation over Kledang Saiong land clearing issue, says MB
The state government is looking for a win-win situation to solve the Kledang Saiong land clearing issue, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 20, 2020 @ 12:00
Mahathir says PH could be a one-term govt
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pix) said on Monday his ruling coalition could be a one-term government if it does not make some changes.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 20, 2020 @ 12:00
Mahathir says PH could be a one-term govt
If the Kimanis by-election result is anything to go by, then Pakatan Harapan (PH) has everything to worry about Barisan Nasional’s (BN) resurgence.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Jan 20, 2020 @ 10:00
With RM300b at stake, tax experts caution Putrajaya to rein in shadow economy soon
The government needs to crack down on the shadow economy sooner rather than later, two tax experts said.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 20, 2020 @ 07:00
Kula: M’sians working in S’pore may get Socso coverage
Malaysians working in Singapore may get protection against injuries due to occupational accidents or diseases under Socso’s scheme for the self-employed under a study, says M. Kulasegaran.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 20, 2020
Baru: Special unit on modernising agriculture to be set up
The Federal Cabinet is setting up a special unit that will focus on modernising the agricultural sector nationwide, disclosed Works Minister Baru Bian.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | New Policies: PSS | Jan 20, 2020
Pekadin urges govt to suspend introduction of PSS
The Sabah Kadazandusun Murut Welfare and Education Association (Pekadin), is calling on the government to immediately suspend the introduction of Sabah Temporary Pass (PSS) to replace three documents for foreigners in Sabah.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 20, 2020 @ 00:00
PM: Concept of 'Malaysia Inc' now more important than ever
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today that the concept of ‘Malaysia Incorporated’ (Malaysia Inc), which integrates the objectives of the private and public sectors, is now more important than ever to achieve the country’s big and ambitious goals.|Read more >|NST
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January 19, 2020
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 19, 2020 @ 22:00
Penang unlikely to impose unsold property tax: Jagdeep
The Penang government would not likely consider introducing the unsold property tax to address the property overhang issue in the state.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | E-Tunai Rakyat | Jan 19, 2020 @ 18:00
'No plans to extend RM30 e-Tunai Rakyat'
The Government does not have plans to extend the RM30 e-Tunai Rakyat initiative when registration ends on March 9.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 19, 2020 @ 18:00
Sabah CM says won’t punish Kimanis voters despite by-election defeat
Accepting his party’s defeat in the recent Kimanis by-election, Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal says he will continue to develop the constituency despite losing to Umno and Barisan Nasional.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 19, 2020 @ 15:00
Profiteering traders beware!
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has identified premises which have raised the prices of vegetables and promises action will be taken against them.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: SOCSO | Jan 19, 2020 @ 15:00
Govt to introduce new initiatives for welfare of fishermen
The government will introduce new initiatives to protect the welfare of fishermen in the country by having them register with the Social Security Organisation (Socso).|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MoH | Jan 19, 2020 @ 12:00
Dzulkefly: Health Ministry to probe cause behind MOs' contract termination
The Health Ministry will launch a probe to find out why several of its medical officers (MO) in Sibu had their contracts abruptly terminated.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 19, 2020 @ 10:00
Three things we learnt about: The Kimanis parliamentary by-election
In the straight fight between Warisan’s 66-year-old candidate Datuk Karim Bujang and Umno’s 48-year-old Datuk Mohamad Alamin, pundits said it would be unpredictable and a close race from the start as both men had their pros and cons, with the common factor being they had equally lost in Election 2018.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 19, 2020 @ 00:00
Anwar: Kimanis defeat clear sign rakyat dissatisfied with PH govt
Pakatan Harapan's (PH) component parties should regard the results of the Kimanis parliamentary seat by-election on Saturday as a clear sign of the people's dissatisfaction towards the government.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 19, 2020 @ 10:00
Could be voters yet to embrace Pakatan, says Dr M on Kimanis loss
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Parti Warisan Sabah's defeat in the Kimanis by-election on Saturday (Jan 18) could be because the voters in that parliamentary constituency had yet to embrace the Pakatan Harapan administration.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Minimum wage | Jan 19, 2020 @ 09:00
RM1,200 minimum wage compliance to be known by Feb 28
The smooth and effective implementation of the RM1,200 minimum wage in major cities under 57 city councils and municipal councils will only be known by the end of February, said Human Resources Minister M. Kula Segaran.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 19, 2020 @ 07:00
PKR instructs Zuraida to explain
The rivalry between Team Anwar and Team Azmin flared up again with PKR issuing its vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin a show cause letter on Jan 15, demanding for an explanation on why she should not be sacked for her alleged transgressions.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 19, 2020 @ 07:00
PKR instructs Zuraida to explain
The rivalry between Team Anwar and Team Azmin flared up again with PKR issuing its vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin a show cause letter on Jan 15, demanding for an explanation on why she should not be sacked for her alleged transgressions.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 19, 2020
Najib: BN’s handsome victory in Kimanis by-election shows people against PSS
Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Datuk Mohamad Alamin handsome victory in the Kimanis by-election showed that the people have rejected the government’s plan to implement the Sabah Temporary Pass (PSS), said former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 19, 2020
BN wins with bigger majority in Kimanis
Barisan Nasional (BN) retained the Kimanis parliamentary seat after winning yesterday’s by-election with a majority of 2,029 votes – a significant increase compared to its win in the the 14th General Elections (GE14).|Read more >| BorneoPost
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January 18, 2020
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 18, 2020 @ 20:00
Zuraida: I will only answer to disciplinary committee
I will only answer to the disciplinary committee and no one else, say PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | E-Tunai Rakyat | Jan 18, 2020 @ 20:00
Govt will consider e-Tunai payment into bank accounts of those without smartphones
The government is willing to pay the RM30 due to each eligible Malaysian under its e-Tunai Rakyat (people’s e-cash) programme and accessible through selected e-wallet operators, by banking the allocation into the bank accounts of beneficiaries who do not have smart phones.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MoHR | Jan 18, 2020 @ 20:00
Empowering TVET among priorities of HR Ministry
Empowering Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) by developing a more relevant new policy in implementing TVET’s agenda in line with industry needs was part of the Ministry of Human Resources’s plan throughout 2019.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 18, 2020 @ 20:00
Kimanis polls: BN wins with 1000-vote majority in unofficial early counts
Barisan Nasional has won the Kimanis parliamentary seat with a majority of over 1,000 votes, according to unofficial reports.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PM Succession | Jan 18, 2020 @ 20:00
PKR MPP wants transition of power to be peaceful, orderly
PKR central leadership council (MPP) members want the transition of the prime minister to be undertaken peacefully, unanimously and in an orderly manner, making the Pakatan Harapan (PH) presidential council as the best forum.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MoH | Jan 18, 2020 @ 18:00
Dr Lee: 5G technology is safe for use
The Health Ministry has assured that the use of 5G technology is not detrimental to health.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 18, 2020 @ 18:00
Zuraida show-cause letter reignites Anwar-Azmin rivalry in PKR
PKR's action in issuing a show-cause letter to its vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin has once again re-ignited the acrimony between Team Anwar and Team Azmin.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PM Succession | Jan 18, 2020 @ 15:00
PKR insists Anwar its PM candidate, tells party reps in Pakatan Council to obey decision
The PKR’s Central Leadership Council (MPP) today reiterated its selection of party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the next prime minister candidate.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 18, 2020 @ 15:00
Show-cause letter issued, PKR gives Zuraida 14 days to respond
PKR vice president Zuraida Kamaruddin has been given 14 days to respond to a show-cause letter issued to her on claims of disciplinary misconduct.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Jan 18, 2020 @ 14:00
20 + 18 toll discount for Penang Bridge? Plus will clarify, says Lim
The recent toll concession extension showed that the Pakatan Harapan government performed better than the previous administration, Lim Guan Eng said.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 18, 2020 @ 14:00
PKR issues show-cause letter to Zuraida over disciplinary issues
PKR has issued a show-cause letter to its vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin yesterday over disciplinary issues, the party's secretary-general, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 18, 2020 @ 14:00
More than half turn out to vote in Kimanis, cops say all's calm at polls
More than half of the registered voters in the Kimanis parliamentary constituency have come out to vote as of noon on Saturday (Jan 18).|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Jan 18, 2020 @ 13:00
'Concession restructuring a win for millions'
The government’s decision not to sell Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Malaysia Bhd (PLUS), but rather to restructure the concession agreement, is deemed a ‘win’ for millions of highway users.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 18, 2020 @ 11:00
As PKR leaders meet, supporters clash over Zuraida's fate
PKR supporters both in favour and against Zuraida Kamaruddin gathered today outside a party meeting, with one side demanding her sacking while the other throwing support behind her.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 18, 2020 @ 10:00
RM5.4m aid for B40 Indians to buy food: Mitra
The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) has allocated RM5.4 million under the Akshaya Patra aid programme for 3,000 recipients in the B40 group to buy basic food necessities.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 18, 2020 @ 10:00
Federal govt never dictates how state govt should spend given allocations: Mahathir
The federal government has never dictated how state governments should spend the financial allocation provided to them, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Jan 18, 2020 @ 07:00
Make PLUS concession terms public, govt urged
The public is unable to judge the Federal Government’s decision not to dispose Plus Malaysia Bhd, the country’s largest highway concessionaire, as a wise choice as there is little transparency in the way the deal was made.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 18, 2020
Courts in Sarawak, Sabah to go paperless
The courts in Sarawak and Sabah are embracing the paperless trend in the bid to be more environmentally friendly.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 18, 2020
Additional economic activities increase rubber smallholders’ income
Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Junz Wong said the Sabah Rubber Industry Board’s (LIGS) had implemented the additional economic activity programme for rubber tappers last year.|Read more >| BorneoPost
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January 17, 2020
New Malaysia | E-Tunai Rakyat | Jan 17, 2020 @ 23:00
Finance Minstry: Govt targeting 15 million e-wallet users
The Government wants to increase the number of digital payment users to 15 million people as it moves toward making Malaysia a cashless society.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PM Succession | Jan 17, 2020 @ 23:00
Govt to review allowance for KAFA teachers
The government will continue to focus on the welfare of Quran and Fardhu Ain (KAFA) class teachers including reviewing the allowance given to them, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Free breakfast programme | Jan 17, 2020 @ 21:00
Free breakfast programme for B40 children will prevent wastage: PTAs
Several Parents-Teacher Associations (PTAs) described the first phase of the free breakfast programme (PSP) to be implemented on Jan 20 will have a positive impact on students from low-income households (B40).|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PM Succession | Jan 17, 2020 @ 22:00
This is not the time to discuss on power transition, says Azmin
PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali said now is not the time to discuss on transition or the prime minister power transition as all Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders should focus on developing the nation for the well-being of the people.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Scandal: Sexual assault | Jan 17, 2020 @ 22:00
Anyone free to comment on Yusoff Rawther’s case, PM says after backlash against IGP
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said everyone including the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Hamid Bador and politicians are free to air their opinion on sexual claims made by a former worker against PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Toll Rate Reduction | Jan 17, 2020 @ 21:00
Extension will allow Plus to settle debts, says Dr M
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad believes that the 20-year extension for Plus Malaysia Bhd (Plus) would allow the highway operator to settle its debts.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Scandal: Sexual assault | Jan 17, 2020 @ 20:00
Yusoff seeking clarifications from AGC on its statement
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther is seeking clarifications from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) as he plans to take civil action against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over an allegation of sexual assault.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 17, 2020 @ 19:00
Selangor starts round-the-clock monitoring, check river pollution
The Selangor state government is conducting a 24-hour monitoring operation at river basin areas in the state starting today until Jan 31 in a bid to curb pollution.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Scandal: Sexual assault | Jan 17, 2020 @ 16:00
Anwar to file defamation suit against Yusoff Rawther
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will file a defamation suit against Muhammed Yusoff Rawther over his Nov 19 statutory declaration (SD) last year claiming that the PKR president had sexually assaulted him.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 17, 2020 @ 16:00
Sabah Law Society renews call for judges with 'Bornean experience' to hear cases from East Malaysia
The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has renewed its call for judges with Bornean judicial experience to form part of the appellate courts' panel when hearing cases from Sabah and Sarawak.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 17, 2020 @ 16:00
26,619 to vote in Kimanis by-election tomorrow
A total of 29,619 people out of the 29,664 ordinary eligible voters will go to the polls in the Kimanis parliamentary by-election tomorrow.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Jan 17, 2020 @ 16:00
Many Malaysians feel Putrajaya not doing enough to address climate change, survey shows
Half of those surveyed in Malaysia feel the federal government is not doing enough to address the issue of climate change despite it being a top concern for the country, a Singaporean think-tank’s study has revealed.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: MoH | Jan 17, 2020 @ 15:00
t is up to private clinics, hospitals to set price for influenza vaccine
It is up to private clinics and hospitals to set the price of the influenza vaccine as it is not under the category of controlled medicine, Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Projects: MRT2 | Jan 17, 2020 @ 13:00
MRT 2 is 70 per cent completed
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line, better known as MRT 2 is 70 per cent completed, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said today.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Projects: PBH | Jan 17, 2020
Baru: Pan Borneo Highway 42 pct completed, authorities addressing complaints
The Pan Borneo Highway project in Sarawak has progressed to a completion rate of 42 per cent, compared to the scheduled 43 per cent, said Works Minister Baru Bian.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Toll Rate Reduction | Jan 17, 2020 @ 13:00
PMO: PLUS to lower tolls on six highways from Feb 1
Six highways will start lowering their tolls as early as Feb 1 and there will be no more toll hikes for the next 38 years, says the Prime Minister's Office.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Projects: PSR | Jan 17, 2020 @ 13:00
Penang government to call for meeting with fishermen community on PSR
The Penang government will hold a meeting with the fishermen community on Monday to further discuss the state’s plan to carry out the large scale Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: MoH | Jan 17, 2020 @ 13:00
Health Ministry to review clinics in rural areas to optimise services
Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye today said that the ministry will look at the number of health clinics around the country and decide whether they should continue operations or be shut down.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Jan 17, 2020 @ 12:00
EC assures video cameras at polling stations won't compromise ballot secrecy
The Election Commission (EC) has given its assurance that the video cameras to be installed in all 68 polling streams for the Kimanis by-election will not interfere with the secrecy of ballots.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: MoT | Jan 17, 2020 @ 12:00
Malaysians to be Prasarana, MAHB CEO
Both Prasarana Malaysia Bhd as well as Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will have a local as their top executive, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | E-Tunai Rakyat | Jan 17, 2020 @ 12:00
Finance minister assures public eWallet push not meant to ferret out private data
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has dismissed the notion that registering with the E-Tunai Rakyat cashless payment initiative would reveal Malaysians’ personal information to the authorities.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: MoA | Jan 17, 2020 @ 10:00
Ministry tackling water scarcity facing farmers in Seberang Prai Utara
Water shortage in paddy fields in Seberang Prai Utara (SPU) district due to drought has prompted Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin to go down to the ground to see the real situation faced by farmers there.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Jan 17, 2020 @ 07:00
Traffic wardens on the beat in Penang
Traffic wardens have been introduced on the island to help reduce traffic congestion and road violations, says Penang mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: Home | Jan 17, 2020 @ 07:00
Local bodies to be scrutinised to check terror financing
Financial records of societies and organisations will be scrutinised for terrorism financing, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.|Read more >|TheStar