Archive - 17 December 2021

Warisan-Muda pact not a threat to Harapan - Mat Sabu

Warisan-Muda pact not a threat to Harapan - Mat Sabu

He says Harapan will also discuss cooperation with them.

Perak assembly passes 2022 state budget

Perak assembly passes 2022 state budget

The state government has allocated RM1.1 billion for the next year.

Hybrid hearing put us at disadvantage, says Najib's lawyer

Hybrid hearing put us at disadvantage, says Najib's lawyer

Defence could not hear judges properly, among other issues.

In Kuching and Sibu, battle shifts to the streets

In Kuching and Sibu, battle shifts to the streets

SARAWAK POLLS | Ceramah banned, candidates 'talk' using billboards and banners.

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Ketereh Umno wants PM to stay until 2023, party polls by Nov 2022

Ketereh Umno wants PM to stay until 2023, party polls by Nov 2022

This puts division in conflict with party leadership.

S'wak nationalism: Who's calling for autonomy, referendum and independence?

S'wak nationalism: Who's calling for autonomy, referendum and independence?

SARAWAK POLLS | An overview of each party’s election message with regard to Sarawak’s rights.

Factory owner called to assist the investigation into Sg Semenyih pollution

Factory owner called to assist the investigation into Sg Semenyih pollution

Probe papers opened after a report from an Air Selangor employee.

Datuk Joseph Ambrose Lee emerges as BornOil’s largest shareholder

Datuk Joseph Ambrose Lee emerges as BornOil’s largest shareholder

Borneo Oil Berhad (BornOil) executive director Datuk Joseph Ambrose Lee has emerged as the company’s largest shareholder with a block purchase of 1,258,108,250 BornOil shares.
Pahang floods claim first victim

Pahang floods claim first victim

The man went missing after attempting to ride through rough waters.

Violence against women is a health issue - Khairy

Violence against women is a health issue - Khairy

He pledges at a forum to do more to protect women and girls.

IJN conducting further probes on Dr M

IJN conducting further probes on Dr M

Ex-PM was warded last night for a full medical checkup.

SRC case: Najib's defence team claims there's more suppressed evidence

SRC case: Najib's defence team claims there's more suppressed evidence

UPDATED 7.47PM | Lawyer Shafee says the team working to get its hands on some documents.

LETTER | Revised Act 342 is rule by law, not rule of law

LETTER | Revised Act 342 is rule by law, not rule of law

All opposition MPs must reject the amendment bill.

Harapan-PN cooperation, Faizal says 'old friend' Idris can find better ways

Harapan-PN cooperation, Faizal says 'old friend' Idris can find better ways

He says this in countering the 'join forces' call by Idris.

Politics and skateboards: The crucial youth vote in Nangka

Politics and skateboards: The crucial youth vote in Nangka

SARAWAK POLLS | Both contestants banking on the youth to deliver the votes.

Abang Jo calls PSB 'vengeful', but Wong wants to remedy mistakes

Abang Jo calls PSB 'vengeful', but Wong wants to remedy mistakes

SARAWAK POLLS | 'Simply put, Abang Johari is in denial,' says PSB president.
Sovereign Wealth Fund planned to benefit future generations

Sovereign Wealth Fund planned to benefit future generations

It will also guarantee a good financial position for Sarawak - Abang Johari

Prosecution to call 2 more witnesses in lawyer Shafee's case

Prosecution to call 2 more witnesses in lawyer Shafee's case

Court also fixes February and March to continue case hearing.

Covid-19 (Dec 17): 4,362 cases

Covid-19 (Dec 17): 4,362 cases

Only Penang has seen hospitalisation trending up over the past week.
Malaysia to help Afghans in reconstruction efforts

Malaysia to help Afghans in reconstruction efforts

Putrajaya to adopt two-pronged strategy to aid war-torn country.

Act 342: DAP to oppose amendment bill, calls it 'harshly punitive'

Act 342: DAP to oppose amendment bill, calls it 'harshly punitive'

Astronomical punishments proposed by Health Ministry, DAP sec-gen says.

Perak follows logging rules in permanent forest reserves - MB

Perak follows logging rules in permanent forest reserves - MB

Saarani says 33,000ha approved for tree felling under 12th Malaysia Plan.

Perak govt did not meddle in Ipoh theme park business

Perak govt did not meddle in Ipoh theme park business

State govt never funded project, says MB.

Pandemic pushes millions in Philippines into poverty

Pandemic pushes millions in Philippines into poverty

Lockdown measures shutter businesses and crimp domestic consumption.

At national launch, Warisan embraces Muda as GE15 partner

At national launch, Warisan embraces Muda as GE15 partner

'We are making sure to strengthen our own house first,' says Shafie.

Voters punish scandal-hit UK PM's party in by-election loss

Voters punish scandal-hit UK PM's party in by-election loss

Liberal Democrats candidate overturns 23k Conservative majority votes from 2019.

Hundreds flee to Thailand as rebels clash with Myanmar army

Hundreds flee to Thailand as rebels clash with Myanmar army

Most of the displaced are from Lay Kay Kaw and other villages.

I was shocked Guan Eng asked for 10pct in tunnel project - witness

I was shocked Guan Eng asked for 10pct in tunnel project - witness

UPDATED 2.45PM | 'I thought this was a person who was against corruption.'

LETTER | Ignoring problems at our own peril

LETTER | Ignoring problems at our own peril

The govt is in fact creating more problems.

GuruPanda secures RM500k funding for expansion

GuruPanda secures RM500k funding for expansion

Online learning platform GuruPanda Sdn Bhd concluded its first round of crowdfunding with pitchIN on 15 November 2021, successfully attracting investments totalling RM500,000.
COMMENT |'Air Kotak' and chopsticks in Sarawak

COMMENT |'Air Kotak' and chopsticks in Sarawak

Can the creeping influence of bigots from Semenanjung be stopped?

Touting Warisan, Shafie says other parties only multiracial in name

Touting Warisan, Shafie says other parties only multiracial in name

He claims the Warisan leadership reflects genuine multiculturalism.
ADUN SPEAKS | New law to control pandemic or curb rights of Malaysians?

ADUN SPEAKS | New law to control pandemic or curb rights of Malaysians?

Best to rescind the amendment to Act 342 as soon as possible.

Shopee rounds off 12.12 Birthday Sale alongside shoppers, businesses, and local communities with a 6-time uplift in visits across the region on 12 December

Shopee rounds off 12.12 Birthday Sale alongside shoppers, businesses, and local communities with a 6-time uplift in visits across the region on 12 December

Shopee concluded the region’s most joyful year-end celebration, 12.12 Birthday Sale, with visits surging 6 times on 12 December compared to an average day.

Singapore reports 24 confirmed Omicron cases

Singapore reports 24 confirmed Omicron cases

Omicron cases involve 21 imported, 3 local cases.

Warisan promises to set country on right path with national expansion

Warisan promises to set country on right path with national expansion

UPDATED 12.15PM | Shafie concerned about bickering over petty, divisive issues.

LETTER | When Dr M becomes a loose cannon, M'sia pays the price

LETTER | When Dr M becomes a loose cannon, M'sia pays the price

His polemics only serves his ego and never the nation.

LETTER | Chopstick gaffe a reminder that M'sia needs new politics

LETTER | Chopstick gaffe a reminder that M'sia needs new politics

We need to be bold and ditch identity politics.
COMMENT | Bank Negara’s silence on 1MDB bailout tarnishes its integrity

COMMENT | Bank Negara’s silence on 1MDB bailout tarnishes its integrity

It purchased an overpriced plot from the govt to pay off its 1MDB debt.
Facebook exposes mercenary spy firms targeting 50,000 people

Facebook exposes mercenary spy firms targeting 50,000 people

Targets include celebrities, politicians, journalists, lawyers, and regular citizens.

In Myanmar jungle, civilians prepare to battle military rulers

In Myanmar jungle, civilians prepare to battle military rulers

They're training to battle the army that took over their country.

'Walk the talk' - Lim calls for motion on PAC's 1MDB, Bank Negara report

'Walk the talk' - Lim calls for motion on PAC's 1MDB, Bank Negara report

He says the govt should show commitment in anti-corruption fight.

Giving IRB bank account info will promote tax compliance - Deloitte

Giving IRB bank account info will promote tax compliance - Deloitte

Obtaining info is for tax authority to apply for a garnishee order.

'Daylight robbery' - Fomca reacts to banks reinstating RM1 fee

'Daylight robbery' - Fomca reacts to banks reinstating RM1 fee

Consumer group decries move to reimpose interbank ATM fee next year.

Sg Semenyih water treatment plant reopened in under four hours

Sg Semenyih water treatment plant reopened in under four hours

Plant was shut in response to diesel odour pollution incident.

Moms make a come back with Christmas Bazaar

Moms make a come back with Christmas Bazaar

BARELY five years old in the business development platform, CARING MOMS (CM) has already reached 52,000 members, lifting women from all walks of life to be financially independent.
'Don't gamble with our girls' - SIS slams minister for refusing to end child marriage

'Don't gamble with our girls' - SIS slams minister for refusing to end child marriage

World's most populous Muslim country has marriage age at 19.

UPM continues to excel as most sustainable university in Malaysia

UPM continues to excel as most sustainable university in Malaysia

It also took 17th place in the world’s top 50 sustainable universities.

COMMENT | The enforced disappearance of human rights

COMMENT | The enforced disappearance of human rights

Such a strategy is usually practised in a banana republic.

COMMENT | States? Regions? What do we call Sabah, Sarawak now?

COMMENT | States? Regions? What do we call Sabah, Sarawak now?

Calling them states could perpetuate the status quo.

YOURSAY | Najib putts air shot with S’pore golf game excuse

YOURSAY | Najib putts air shot with S’pore golf game excuse

‘He must be punished for violating the limited use of his passport.'’
Harapan should go into GE15 with PN, moots Idris Haron

Harapan should go into GE15 with PN, moots Idris Haron

Former Malacca chief minister says Harapan needs a wow factor.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 17): Total fatalities crosses 31k

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 17): Total fatalities crosses 31k

Malaysia has the highest number of deaths per capita in East Asia.
Umno facing undercurrents on GE15 timing

Umno facing undercurrents on GE15 timing

Some are pushing for snap polls while others want to wait.

Sexual assault suit: Anwar files discovery for messages between him and Yusoff

Sexual assault suit: Anwar files discovery for messages between him and Yusoff

He says this will assist in fair disposal of suit and/or save costs.

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