Don’t withdraw case against Daim, says widow Posted on 19/11/2024 By udot Naimah Khalid accused Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of using former finance minister Daim Zainuddin’s death as an opportunity to avoid accountability for “repeated public slander” against him. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Naimah Khalid, the widow of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, has urged the attorney-general and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) not to discontinue the ongoing prosecution against Daim at the sessions court. Naimah said it was Daim’s wish that the trial on his alleged failure to disclose assets reach its conclusion. “There is no need for the AG or MACC chief to review, discontinue or withdraw the prosecution against Daim. We do not seek it,” she said in a statement. She also accused Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of using Daim’s death as an opportunity to avoid accountability for “repeated public slander” against the former finance minister. MORE TO COME News
US banks to gain from Trump’s looser merger, capital policies Posted on 08/11/2024 A regulatory shift could bring relief to investors after a tough year for bank stocks hit by deteriorating loans. (AFP pic) NEW YORK: The banking industry is expected to win big as former president Donald Trump returns to the White House, ushering in Republican regulators who are expected to ease… Read More
Kelantan MB seeks federal support under 13MP to boost manufacturing and food security goals in the state Posted on 18/11/2024 KOTA BHARU, Nov 17 — The Kelantan government called for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to prioritise strategic investments in the manufacturing sector to boost productivity and improve the income of its people, ultimately attracting investments to the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud highlighted the critical need for… Read More
With weekends back to Saturday and Sunday, Johor says extending Friday rest period to two hours from Jan 1 Posted on 21/11/2024 ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 21 — Johor has extended the Friday rest period for the public and private sectors to two hours from Jan 1 next year, compared to one hour and 30 minutes now. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the decision was made to enable Muslim employees… Read More