Seven dams identified as high risk, could disrupt water supply to LRAs - SPAN
The seven dams are Pedu and Muda in Kedah; Durian Tunggal, Asahan and Jus in Melaka; Mengkuang in Penang and Linggui in Johor.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Defamation suit: Court tells Santiago to apologise to Zakir Naik
Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir directed Charles Santiago to do so after finding that he was liable for defaming Zakir Naik.
Mon May 22 2023
GE15: Apex Court fixes Jan 5 next year for hearing of leave to appeal applications
The Federal Court has fixed Jan 5 next year to hear two applications to get leave to appeal with regard to their challenge on the dissolution of Parliament which paved the way for the GE15.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Appeals by incumbent MP, voter to halt GE15 dismissed, polling to proceed
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the legal actions brought by Charles Santiago and a Pandan voter to stop the EC from conducting the GE15.
Tue Nov 15 2022
GE15: Appeals Court to give verdict on appeals by incumbent MP, voter tomorrow
Justice Datuk Azizah Nawawi, who chaired a three-member panel, said they need more time to consider their decision in the appeals.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Incumbent Klang MP's suit on dissolution of Parliament now academic - Lawyer
The High Court was told that a lawsuit by Charles Santiago on the Oct 10 dissolution of Parliament was now academic with the EC having set this Nov 19 as polling day for the GE15.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Caretaker PM, govt and EC seek to strike out Klang MP's originating summons
Ismail Sabri, the government and the EC today applied to strike out Charles Santiago's originating summons that was filed to stop the GE15.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Bukit Aman to record statement from Apandi Ali tomorrow
Police will ask former A-G Apandi Ali to record his statement in connection with a report lodged by Charles Santiago over allegations of power abuse in the 1MDB case investigations.
Sun Jul 31 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Combine statutory minimum wage with progressive wage model too](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645034293_HBREAKMINIMUM.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Combine statutory minimum wage with progressive wage model too")
[COLUMNIST] Combine statutory minimum wage with progressive wage model too
A fresh framework/philosophy/vision is needed for the Malaysian tripartite model, going forward.
Wed Mar 23 2022
MACC opens investigation paper on allegations of Mitra funds misuse
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened an investigation paper on allegations of misuse of funds under the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra).
Fri Oct 15 2021
MOH takes drastic steps to maximise HTAR's capacity
The MOH has taken various drastic and immediate actions pertaining to COVID-19 patients at the Tengku Ampuan Rahiman Hospital (HTAR), Klang, including maximising the hospital capacity.
Sat Aug 14 2021
From regulatory incentive to fiscal incentive
Moving from regulatory incentive to fiscal incentive for both -"essential" and "non-essential" sectors.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Set aside politics, continue working together to fight COVID-19 - MPs
Noh proposed that the federal government give permission to the state governments to purchase existing vaccines directly from Pharmaniaga.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Recalibrating the COVID-19 containment strategy
Effective containment strategy proposed by the experts entails the government focusing its resources towards FTTI.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Police awaiting DPP's decision on Klang MP's alleged MCO violation
Police are awaiting a decision from the public prosecutor's office over an investigation into Klang Member of Parliament Charles Santiago for allegedly violating the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Ap
Wed Jun 17 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024