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ANM in the News Archive January 21 - 31, 2020
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January 31, 2020
New Malaysia | Govt: Bersatu | Jan 31, 2020 @ 22:00
Bersatu: Mahathir among 10 divisional leaders who win post uncontested
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is among the ten top party leaders who retained their respective Division Chief’s post, uncontested, in the inaugural party election.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 31, 2020 @ 22:00
Malaysia plans tougher penalties for illegal loggers in forest law reform
Malaysia is set to beef up its decades-old forestry laws this year in an effort to protect its rainforests from illegal loggers, a senior minister said today.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Toll Reduction | Jan 31, 2020 @ 21:00
Commercial postage rates: Government decision on review accurate, says union
Millions of motorists using all PLUS Malaysia Berhad-operated highways will enjoy toll rate reduction of 18%from midnight tonight.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: SOCSO | Jan 31, 2020 @ 18:00
Haj cost for Muassasah pilgrims remains RM9,980, says Mujahid
The cost for each Muassasah Haj pilgrim to perform the Haj this year will remain at only RM9,980 from the actual cost of RM22,900, Minister in the Prime Minister Department Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof Rawa.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | FT Day | Jan 31, 2020 @ 15:00
Many still do not understand the significance of Federal Territories: Professor
Federal Territory Day is celebrated on Feb 1 every year, but many still do not know why Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya are designated as Federal Territories.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: SOCSO | Jan 31, 2020 @ 14:00
Register with Sosco before 12th Ops Kesan, employers urged
Employers who have yet to register their businesses and workers with the Social Security Organisation (Socso) have been urged to do so before the 12th Ops Kesan is carried out in March.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Policies: PPSMI | Jan 31, 2020 @ 13:00
English to be used to teach Math, Science again, says Dr M
English will once again be used to teach Math and Science, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Kg Baru redevelopment | Jan 31, 2020 @ 08:00
Government has many projects planned for Kampung Baru, says FT minister
Various development projects are planned to turn Kampung Baru into a more modern, organised and beautiful area, said Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Commercial postage rates | Jan 31, 2020 @ 08:00
Commercial postage rates: Government decision on review accurate, says union
The approval given by the government for a review of the commercial postage rates is accurate and apt as it will enable Pos Malaysia Berhad to boost its service performance through the generation of additional income via a hike in revenue.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Fakenews | Jan 31, 2020 @ 07:00
Health Ministry says report of Indian national’s death from coronavirus in Malaysia is fake
A news report claiming that a 23-year-old Indian national had died in Malaysia from the 2019 novel coronavirus is false.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Lynas | Jan 31, 2020 @ 07:00
Permanent disposal facility for Lynas
Lynas Corporation has announced that it will build a permanent disposal facility (PDF) in the Bukit Ketam area here for its water leach purification (WLP) residue.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 31, 2020 @ 07:00
Don’t ‘buy’ government contracts, warns Dr M
Those who “buy” government contracts from its original recipient risk the deal to be revoked, warns Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 31, 2020
KK courts set to be first to use artificial intelligence
The Kota Kinabalu courts will adopt the artificial intelligence (AI) technology on February 17 – making Sabah the first state in the country to do so.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 31, 2020
Govt striving to ‘bake a bigger cake’ – CM
The State Government will do its level best to ‘bake a bigger cake’ for Sabahans to ensure shared prosperity among the people, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Shafie Apdal.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 31, 2020 @ 01:00
Penang approves flexible working hours for state government agencies
The Penang government has approved the implementation of the flexible working hours (FWH) in state government agencies replacing the staggered working hours (SWH).|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 31, 2020 @ 00:00
Malaysia respected again, no longer seen as a kleptocracy - Dr Mahathir
Just a year after the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) 2019-2023, Malaysia is no longer seen as a kleptocracy and is a respected nation again, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.|Read more >|NST
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January 30, 2020
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 30, 2020 @ 23:00
Drug addiction should be managed by health sector: Dr Dzulkefly
Addiction is a social health issue and should be managed by the health sector, not the criminal justice system, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MCMC | Jan 30, 2020 @ 20:00
Gobind calls on all states to set up makerspaces
Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo has called on all states to set up makerspaces similar to the Penang Island City Council’s (MBPP) MakerSpace Balik Pulau and make it accessible to all levels of society.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 30, 2020 @ 19:00
Do not abuse government aid, or risk it being revoked
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said he would not hesitate to revoke government aids notably on cases of the Approved Permits (APs) being abused and sold off for profit.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 30 2020 @ 19:00
KPWKM to implement 33 programmes this year: Dr Wan Azizah
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) will continue to focus on efforts to improve the well-being of the target groups via the implementation of the 33 programmes that will involve improvements in legislation, capacity development and protection aspects.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MoH | Jan 30, 2020 @ 16:00
Govt to decriminalise personal drug use before end of Pakatan Harapan's term in office, says Dzulkefly
The government is moving towards decriminalising drug possession for personal use in the country, with the policy change expected before the end of Pakatan Harapan's term in office.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 30, 2020 @ 16:00
Eateries, nightclubs want stricter enforcement, campaigns
Restaurateurs and nightclub operators believe that there is a need for stricter enforcement and awareness campaigns on drink driving.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 30, 2020 @ 16:00
Drink driving: 'Mandatory assessment works best'
Mandatory assessment could prove to be a more effective method of addressing the root cause of drink driving, and hopefully curb road accidents linked to the habit, say experts.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 30 2020 @ 16:00
RTD issues 577 CRS advocacy notices
The Road Transport Department (RTD) has issued 577 advocacy notices to private vehicle drivers who carry children without using the Child Restraint System (CRS) or child car seats, since the regulation was made mandatory starting Jan 1 this year.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 30 2020 @ 15:00
Talian Kasih records increase in calls last year
The Talian Kasih 15999 hotline received 25,868 calls last year, an increase of over 70% compared with 15,046 calls in 2018, said Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MoF | Jan 30, 2020 @ 15:00
Finance minister: Govt may launch stimulus package to deal with effects of coronavirus
The government is evaluating the need for an economic stimulus package and is ready to launch the measures to deal with the effects of the 2019 novel coronavirus if necessary, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 29 2020 @ 14:00
Nadma to develop national risk register
A National Risk Register (NRR) will be developed to provide an assessment of potential impact of disaster risks to the country and for use as an instrument in decision-making process, such as for development projects, disaster mitigation programmes and rescue operations.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 30 2020 @ 14:00
Digital justice: Liew says AI to mete out sentences for drug, rape trials in Sabah from Feb 17
Preparations for courts in Sabah and Sarawak to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to mete out sentences for drug and rape cases are in place.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 30, 2020 @ 14:00
Saifuddin Nasution: PKR strife will not cost Anwar the PM’s post
PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said the ongoing trouble in PKR will not jeopardise party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s chances of becoming the next prime minister. |Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 30, 2020 @ 12:00
PKR sec-gen says ‘no choice’ but to sue Zuraida for claiming he took money from Kelantan
PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution said he had to sue party vice president Zuraida Kamaruddin for claiming he accepted funds meant for Kelantan.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 30 2020 @ 09:00
1,018 vegetable farmers in Cameron Highlands offered land for rent
Some 1,018 vegetable growers in Cameron Highlands who previously operated on land with temporary occupation licence (TOL) status have been offered to continue their operations through a registered rental arrangement.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MoT | Jan 30, 2020 @ 07:00
Coming down harder on reckless drivers
The Road Transport Act will be amended to stiffen the punishment against reckless drivers and those driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 30, 2020
Fatimah: Nursery, kindergarten teachers required to have diploma in ECCE by 2021
All nursery and kindergarten teachers are required to hold at least a diploma qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) by next year.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 30, 2020
Fish fry hatcheries under development
The Sabah Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry’s plans to develop fish fry hatcheries in the state is underway.|Read more >| BorneoPost
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January 29, 2020
New Malaysia | Govt: EC | Jan 29 2020 @ 19:00
EC to display Q4 2019 electoral roll at 914 locations
The Election Commission (EC) has received 27,345 applications for new voter registration from eligible citizens throughout the fourth quarter of 2019.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 29 2020 @ 19:00
Government to review laws on drink driving
The government will be reviewing the Road Transport Act, in particular laws governing driving under the influence.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 29 2020 @ 19:00
Free bus service now available in Jempol
The Negri Sembilan government has expanded the free shuttle bus service in Jempol, after receiving good response from the local community for the service first introduced in Seremban.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 29, 2020 @ 15:00
Truth hurts, says Zuraida's rep in reply to show-cause letter
The truth is the defence and the truth hurts, says Zuraida Kamaruddin's political secretary Hizwan Ahmad while sending his boss' reply to the show-cause letter issued to her by PKR's disciplinary committee.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Jan 29, 2020 @ 15:00
Zuraida's rep submits reply to show-cause letter
It was a tense moment outside the PKR headquarters today as supporters of party vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin came face-to-face with a faction calling for her resignation.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 29 2020 @ 14:00
Two new standards to support national B20 biodiesel fuel programme
The Department of Standards Malaysia (Standards Malaysia) has developed and deployed the MS123-4 High PME diesel fuel - Specification - Euro 2M and the MS 123-5 High PME diesel fuel - Specification - Euro 5 in support of the national B20 biodiesel programme.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 29 2020 @ 14:00
Nadma to develop national risk register
A National Risk Register (NRR) will be developed to provide an assessment of potential impact of disaster risks to the country and for use as an instrument in decision-making process, such as for development projects, disaster mitigation programmes and rescue operations.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 29 2020 @ 14:00
Dr M: Closing mosques and tourist sites is not govt policy
The decision to close mosques and tourist attractions to travellers in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak is not a government policy.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 29, 2020 @ 12:00
Dr Wan Azizah: Nacsa developing master plan on cyber security
The National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) is developing a Cyber Security Awareness Master Plan (PIKKS), a strategic plan that will outline the role and responsibilities of various stakeholders in the implementation of cyber security awareness programmes in the country.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Jan 29 2020 @ 12:00
Higher water tariff necessary to upgrade infrastructure: Academics
The government's proposal to raise the water tariff has elicited mixed response from the public. Academics, however, contend that the increase is justified if the extra revenue generated is used to upgrade the water industry's infrastructure and provide better services to consumers.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 29 2020 @ 11:00
Women’s ministry looking at sexual harassment bill, making social work a profession
The introduction of a law on sexual harassment and recognising social work as a profession will be among the priorities of the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry in 2020.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: Resources | Jan 29 2020 @ 09:00
Water Services Industry Act to be amended: Minister
The Water Services Industry Act 2006 will be amended to beef up enforcement to curb water resources pollution incidents, said Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr A. Xavier Jayakumar.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 29, 2020 @ 08:00
Man in Bangi arrested for spreading fake info on Wuhan virus
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Bangi, Selangor yesterday over a Facebook post on the Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that authorities alleged to contain false information.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Fuel Subsidy | Jan 29, 2020 @ 07:00
Petrol still subsidised amid lower world oil prices
The government is still subsidising petrol despite a drop in the price of crude oil due to slower demand from China following an increase in the novel coronavirus cases, said Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Projects: LTB | Jan 29, 2020
Baru: Works on LTB to begin this year
Works on the Trans Borneo Highway (LTB) connecting Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and Kalimantan will begin this year, says Works Minister Baru Bian.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 29, 2020 @ 01:00
Police, MCMC warn Malaysians to stop spreading false information on 2019-nCoV
Malaysians have been warned to stop spreading false information on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).|Read more >|NST
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January 28, 2020
New Malaysia | Govt: AGC | Jan 28, 2020 @ 13:00
High Court grants AG leave to set aside contempt proceedings initiated by Adib's family
The High Court here granted Attorney General Tommy Thomas' appeal to set aside a coroner's court decision to allow fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim's father to initiate commital proceedings against him.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: MoH | Jan 28 2020 @ 12:00
MoH releases list of referral hospitals for coronavirus
The Ministry of Health (MoH) today released a list of 26 hospitals nationwide that will serve as referral hospitals in handling cases on patients under investigation (PUI) and those confirmed with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Opposition | Jan 28, 2020 @ 07:00
PBS keeping its ‘doors open’ to defectors from Upko
Opposition Parti Bersatu Sabah is keeping its “doors open” to defectors from Upko, a ruling state coalition partner.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 28, 2020
Wee: Community looking to Tun M for more practical education policy
The Chinese community in Sarawak is hopeful of positive changes in the country’s education policy now that the post of Education Minister is held by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, albeit on an interim basis, says Dato Richard Wee.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Govt: MoH | Jan 28, 2020 @ 00:00
Health Ministry: 26 hospitals nationwide to handle coronavirus cases
The Health Ministry today said that it has identified 26 hospitals across the country which will handle suspected and confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV.|Read more >|NST
January 27, 2020
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 27, 2020 @ 20:00
Five types of face masks come under price control
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has categorised face masks as price control items following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) which has now spread to more than 14 countries.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: MoA | Jan 27 2020 @ 18:00
LPP considering assistance for cash crop cultivators hit by drought
The Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP) is considering giving special assistance to cash crop cultivators after their crops were destroyed following the recent drought.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 27, 2020 @ 17:00
Putrajaya temporarily bars entry for Wuhan, Hubei residents amid coronavirus scare
The government has temporarily banned residents from the Hubei province and its capital city of Wuhan from entering Malaysia by suspending all available visa programmes facilitating their entry here.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 27, 2020 @ 16:00
Police, MCMC warn Malaysians to stop spreading false information on 2019-nCoV
Malaysians have been warned to stop spreading false information on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: Bersatu | Jan 27, 2020 @ 14:00
Top three in Bersatu not shaken nor stirred in division polls
The top posts in Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) look set to be won uncontested after the chairman, president and deputy president won their division polls uncontested.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: PKR | Jan 27 2020 @ 14:00
Anwar will not be suing Yusoff Rawther over sexual assault allegation
PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will not be taking legal action against Muhammed Yusoff Rawther over the latter’s accusation of sexual assault.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: PKR | Jan 27, 2020 @ 10:00
Anwar’s aide sues former PKR staffer over sexual misconduct claim
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, has sued former staffer Muhammad Yusoff Rawther for defamation over the latter’s sexual misconduct allegation against the PKR president.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Jan 27, 2020 @ 07:00
CAP urges ban on liquor and ciggies during Thaipusam
The Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the authorities to impose a nationwide ban on liquor especially samsu and cigarettes during Thaipusam.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Opposition | Jan 27, 2020
UPKO Putatan chief, committee members quit party
The United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (UPKO) Putatan chief Datuk Marcus Makin Mojigoh along with almost all committee members yesterday announced quitting the party with immediate effect.|Read more >| BorneoPost
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January 26, 2020
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 26 2020 @ 22:00
Check the veracity of information on coronavirus before sharing: Gobind
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his son Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, the Kedah Mentri Besar, today retained their posts as Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) division chiefs for Langkawi and Jerlun respectively, uncontested.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: Bersatu | Jan 26 2020 @ 13:00
Dr Mahathir, Mukhriz retain Bersatu division chief posts uncontested
The government is considering sending Malaysians to Japan to learn the nation’s unique business models, before returning and applying them here.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Red flags | Jan 26 2020 @ 13:00
Orang Asli urge authorities to probe Lojing farm operators
Members of the Orang Asli community from several settlements here have urged relevant authorities to investigate whether vegetable farm operators, especially in the Lojing Highlands, are adhering to environment regulations.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Suhakam | Jan 26, 2020 @ 13:00
Suhakam to hold public inquiry into disappearance of Christian couple
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) said today it will hold a public inquiry into the 2016 disappearance of Pastor Joshua Hilmy and his Indonesian wife Ruth Hilmy to assist the authorities with their ongoing investigation.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 26 2020 @ 13:00
Govt wants to send Msians to Japan to learn their business models
The government is considering sending Malaysians to Japan to learn the nation’s unique business models, before returning and applying them here.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Illegal logging | Jan 26, 2020 @ 13:00
Two timber firms charged in court for logging on forest reserve
Two logging companies, including one linked to a publicly-listed company, were charged for illegal logging on a forest reserve and state land by Sabah Forestry Department.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 26 2020 @ 13:00
More rural people urged to venture into business: Mahathir
More people from the rural areas should venture into business in order to bridge the income gap between the rural and urban communities, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 26, 2020 @ 07:00
How Malaysia is tackling anti-palm oil propaganda, and protecting affected orang utan
More Malaysians have shed their anti-palm oil sentiments following the “Love My Palm Oil” awareness campaign spearheaded by the Primary Industries Ministry, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has claimed.|Read more >| Malaymail
January 25, 2020
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 25, 2020 @ 21:00
'Difficult to fulfil manifesto pledges without two-thirds majority'
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is facing some difficulty fulfilling its election manifesto pledges that required amendments to the law because it does not command a two-thirds majority in Parliament.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Jan 25, 2020 @ 21:00
Melaka looking for new water sources
The state government is looking for new water sources to meet local demand in the midst of the current hot and dry weather.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: Home | Jan 25 2020 @ 20:00
Moha underlines three key strategic thrusts for 2020
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Moha) has underlined three key strategic thrusts for 2020 to support its vision and mission.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Toll Reduction | Jan 25, 2020 @ 19:00
Guan Eng: Further reduction in Penang bridge toll for some Penangites from Feb 1
Penangites and those working in the state who drive private cars, will enjoy an additional 18 per cent reduction to the Penang bridge toll, beginning February 1.|Read more >| Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Jan 25, 2020 @ 19:00
Dr M: Where else, but in Malaysia can we all celebrate together
Celebrating one another’s festivals in peace and harmony is unique to Malaysia.|Read more >|NST
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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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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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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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
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