Hamzah pans Anwar for saying poor could be hired for protests
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s suggestion that the poor can be brought to stage demonstrations is “nonsensical” and will only anger the youth, said Hamzah Zainudin. The opposition leader said Anwar’s comment is insulting to Malaysia’s poor.
MCMC: Do not upload, share content involving race, religion and royalty
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has once again reminded the public not to upload or share hateful content or views involving the 3R elements (racism, religion, and royal institutions) on social media and messaging applications. Read full story
Johor MB moots new committee to tackle floods and climate change
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has proposed setting up a climate change and flood management committee. Read full story
Fewer flood evacuees in Batu Pahat, Segamat
THE flood situation in Johor is showing further improvement as the number of victims at temporary relief centres in the two affected districts of Batu Pahat and Segamat continued to drop as of 8am today. The State Disaster Management Committee said 17,125 evacuees are still seeking shelter at 70 relief centres against 19,041 last night.
Wan Rosdy tops veep race, ahead of incumbent Khaled and Johari
THE new Umno vice-presidency line-up will see Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail joining incumbent Mohamed Khaled Nordin and newbie Johari Abdul Ghani, unofficial results showed. As of 11am today, of the eight candidates who contested, Wan Rosdy managed to get 117 votes while Khaled got the second-highest votes with 107. Johari obtained 96.
Lineker makes BBC return after impartiality row
GARY Lineker was back at work for the BBC yesterday after a row over impartiality sparked by his criticism of the UK government’s new asylum policy was resolved. The former England footballer was taken off air by bosses at the publicly funded broadcaster last weekend after comparing the launch of the Conservatives’ new policy to […]
Johor floods: 44 schools still used as relief centres, five closed for clean-up works
BATU PAHAT: A total of 44 schools in Johor are still being used as temporary relief centres, while five schools are still closed because of floods. Read full story
New school year begins in Kedah
ALOR SETAR: Excitement filled the air at SK Darulaman Heights in Jitra as pupils returned to schools for the 2023/24 academic year. Read full story
Sabah primary school to represent Malaysia in Dance World Cup
KOTA KINABALU: Caelen Lester Mojiliu was unsure about joining the dance group in his school, SK Luyang Kota Kinabalu. Read full story
Reviving suicide registry will help draw up effective prevention plans, says Lam Thye
MELAKA: The National Suicide Registry Malaysia should be revived, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Read full story