Month: February 2025

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‘The people are watching’: J-Kom D-G urges MPs to uphold Parliament’s dignity 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The Parliamentary Institution should not be seen as a mere forum for debate between the government and opposition blocs, but rather it has a greater role in carrying out checks and balance on government ministries…

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from US civil rights activist Omar Suleiman, discusses Gaza ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday received four courtesy calls, including a visit from renowned American scholar and preacher of Palestinian descent, Omar Suleiman, who is based in Texas, at the Parliament Building. Anwar…

Human skeleton found in Port Dickson plantation, police rule out foul play 

SEREMBAN, Feb 4 — A skeleton, believed to be human, was discovered by a member of the public at an oil palm plantation in Siliau, Lukut, in the Port Dickson district yesterday. Port Dickson deputy police chief DSP Muhamad Mustafah…

Kedah announces February 11 as occasional holiday for Thaipusam 

ALOR SETAR, Feb 4 — The Kedah government has announced February 11 (Tuesday) as an occasional holiday in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration. Kedah deputy state secretary (Management) Datuk Dr Nadzman Mustaffa, in his official letter to state and federal…

In Dewan Rakyat today: MPs tackle US tariffs, food security and regional diplomacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Today’s Dewan Rakyat session focuses on key issues such as the economic threat from the United States (US), a proposal to reassess rice production policies, and Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean. According to the Order of…

Why farmers oppose the Crop Seed Quality Bill and see seed-sharing as key to food security

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — For centuries, Malaysian farmers have relied on seed sharing to grow food and sustain their communities. Now, a proposed law threatens to criminalise this ancient practice, sparking fears of losing control over their livelihoods and…

Graphic evidence: 142 photos of injuries to Zayn Rayyan revealed in neglect case against parents in court today

PETALING JAYA, Feb 3 — A total of 142 photographs related to the case of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, including images of the boy wearing a disposable diaper, were submitted as evidence in the Sessions Court today during…

Flood evacuees in Sarawak decrease, while Sabah sees slight increase

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Sarawak reported a decrease in flood evacuees, with 9,312 individuals currently sheltered in 41 temporary relief centres (PPS) as of 4pm, down from 10,068 this morning. The SARAWAK State Disaster Management Committee (JPNB) secretariat, reported…

Deputy PMs Zahid and Fadillah uphold royal address on Parliament’s role, national unity, and digital transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof upheld the royal address of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, which stated that Parliament must function as a platform…

Hannah Yeoh raises objection to witness statements in defamation case against UUM lecturer

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Hannah Yeoh today raised a preliminary objection to the statements of four witnesses presented in support of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) lecturer Kamarul Zaman Yusoff’s defence in the lawsuit she filed against him. The Youth…