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Exempting varsities from Act 605 can get rid of ‘kangkung professors,’ says academic

Malaysian Academic Movement deputy chairman Zaharom Nain said certain laws that are restrictive need to be abolished to allow universities, academics and students to freely pursue knowledge based on critical thinking and evidence. (File pic) PETALING JAYA: An academic says exempting public universities from the Statutory Bodies (Discipline and Surcharge) Act 2000, or Act 605, […]

Najib apologises unreservedly for 1MDB fiasco

Former prime minister Najib Razak said he had reflected on the scandal over the course of the past 26 months. KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Najib Razak has apologised to Malaysians over the 1MDB fiasco, which has led to his incarceration. Najib said he had reflected on the scandal, which US authorities had dubbed the […]

Malaysia becomes BRICS partner country

The 16th BRICS summit is being held in Kazan, Russia, where Malaysia is represented by economy minister Rafizi Ramli. (AP pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been recognised as one of the 13 BRICS partner countries. According to an update from @BRICSInfo on X, the bloc officially added 13 nations to the alliance as partner countries, […]

Customs dept denies DG interfered in S’wak vehicle smuggling case

The customs department said a police report has been lodged to safeguard the reputation of their director-general, Anis Rizana Zainudin. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: The customs department has denied claims that its director-general, Anis Rizana Zainudin, had interfered in an investigation and arrests involving a luxury vehicle smuggling syndicate in Sarawak. Customs deputy director-general (enforcement and […]

Veterinary dept to review memo on Kopi’s death

NGOs gathered at the veterinary department headquarters on Thursday to hand over a memorandum and protest over the killing of a stray dog called Kopi. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: The veterinary services department says it will review the memorandum it received from 13 NGOs demanding action against municipal officers who kill stray dogs, following the […]

Citizenship law amendments approved by Dewan Rakyat

A two-thirds majority of 148 MPs is needed to amend the Federal Constitution.(Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution’s citizenship provisions have been approved by the Dewan Rakyat in a bloc vote today. The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 was supported by 206 MPs while one voted against it. Fourteen MPs were […]