MCMC warns against uploading hateful content on race, religion, royalty
THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today reminded the public not to upload or share hateful content or views involving race, religion and royalty (3R) on social media and messaging apps. Its chairman Mohamad Salim Fateh Din said this following recent incidents involving hateful 3R content, which are feared to adversely affect public order […]
Police say claims of mass rally to topple govt untrue
POLICE have confirmed that two viral messages about a mass rally in the capital supposedly to be staged to topple the existing government are untrue. Dang Wangi district police chief Noor Dellhan Yahaya said security is under control and advised the public not to spread or share the said statements on any social media platforms.
North Korea fires ballistic missile
NORTH Korea fired a ballistic missile today, Yonhap news agency reported, the latest launch to come as South Korea and the United States stage major military drills. “North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the East Sea,” Yonhap reported, citing Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and referring to the body of water also known as the […]
Govt to spend RM50 million to replace lifts in low-cost housing
THE Local Government Development Ministry will spend RM50 million specifically to replace worn-out and weak lifts in People’s Housing Projects (PPR) nationwide, minister Nga Kor Ming said. He said the move was taken to create a more conducive living environment at PPR schemes and enhance the comfort of residents.
Claims of mass rally to topple govt untrue, say police
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have confirmed that two viral messages circulating online about a mass rally to be staged here to topple the existing government are untrue. Read full story
At least 50 Perak Umno members sacked for GE15 sabotage, says Saarani
IPOH: A significant number of Umno members in Perak have been given the boot after campaigning for Opposition parties during GE15, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full story
Colours of Holi
Hundreds of people celebrated the Holi festival at Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir temple in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Traditionally, people throw coloured powder known as gulal in the air and on each other during the festival. Non-Hindus partake in the celebration as well.
Incumbent Umno division chiefs lose in party polls
FORMER Perlis menteri besar Azlan Man failed to defend his Kangar Umno division chief post – held since 2014 – in the party polls that ended yesterday. The Perlis Umno liaison committee chairman lost to former Umno Supreme Council member Dr Fathul Bari Mat Jahya.
Muhyiddin graft charges bring political funding issues to light
REGARDLESS of your opinions on the recent prosecution of Muhyiddin Yassin, the former prime minister did have a point in saying there is nothing wrong with a political party accepting any amount of donation. The question is, therefore, whether Muhyiddin, acting as the prime minister and Bersatu president, abused his power in accepting a cheque […]
Mid-size US banks ask govt to protect all deposits
A COALITION of mid-sized United States banks has asked federal regulators to guarantee all of their customers’ deposits for two years, even above the usual US$250,000 limit (RM1.12 million), to avoid contagion after Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse, Bloomberg reported yesterday. The measure would “immediately halt the exodus of deposits from smaller banks, stabilise the […]