PETALING JAYA: The Communications and Digital Ministry is studying whether the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA) should be amended to bring it in line with efforts to set up a special police team to combat child pornography. Read full story
Sabah wants trust fund for unused annual development allocations
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah wants unused annual federal development funds allocated under Budget 2023 to be placed under a trust fund if the identified projects could not be completed during the year. Read full story
More shuttle buses to operate between Sentul Timur and Bandaraya stations from Feb 27
KUALA LUMPUR: More shuttle buses will operate between the Sentul Timur and Bandaraya stations starting Monday (Feb 27) to accommodate commuters on the route, according to Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd. Read full story
‘Bapa Saman Negara’ slowly strangling free speech
IN fewer than 100 days since he became prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim has acted swiftly in pursuing legal action against his political opponents on the grounds of defamation.
Baling MP Hassan Saad was one of the first, during the very early days of the new government when the country was still pondering whether Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi would be included in the cabinet.
Lawyers for Liberty demands govt explain arrest of SPM students
THE police acted in a highhanded and overzealous manner by arresting two SPM students for ridiculing their History paper on social media, Lawyers for Liberty said today.
Director Zaid Malek also wants the government to explain why the two boys were detained.
Tourism minister to ask PM for better budget funding
THE Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture will meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss increasing funding for the tourism sector in Budget 2023.
Minister Tiong King Sing said the increase was needed to finance promoting the tourism industry, more so because 2025 is Visit Malaysia Year.
Indonesian detained for groping policewoman
AMPANG: A 58-year-old Indonesian man was detained for allegedly molesting a female police personnel at a food court in AU5 Lembah Keramat. Read full story
Sabah-Sarawak link, Pan Borneo Highway crucial for growth, says federation
KOTA KINABALU: Three key major infrastructure development projects including the Pan Borneo Highway must be expedited to accelerate economic growth in Sabah and Sarawak. Read full story
Macron to visit China after Beijing’s Ukraine peace plan
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron said yesterday he would visit China in April, and urged Beijing to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
China has sought to position itself as a neutral party on the conflict, even as it has maintained close ties with Russia and helped scuttle a joint statement condemning the war at a G20 gathering in India.
Ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case asks US court for mercy
ROGER Ng, the former Goldman Sachs banker found guilty of helping to defraud 1MDB, has asked a New York court for mercy in anticipation of his sentencing next month, Reuters reported today.
Ng, who headed Goldman’s investment banking division in Malaysia, is appealing to the court to sentence him to the six months of jail time he has already served.