Archive - 2 January 2022

Stop work order issued against sand mining project at turtle landing site

Stop work order issued against sand mining project at turtle landing site

Manjung Municipal Council says permit issued by land and mines office.

Ministry suggests building higher platforms at telco towers hit by floods

Ministry suggests building higher platforms at telco towers hit by floods

Almost 1,000 telecommunication towers are affected by the recent floods.

Post-flood infrastructure repair expected to cost RM1b

Post-flood infrastructure repair expected to cost RM1b

Ministry says roads, bridges and slopes must to repaired quickly.

Met Dept issues dangerous weather alert for Johor, parts of Pahang

Met Dept issues dangerous weather alert for Johor, parts of Pahang

It predicts ongoing heavy rain of more than 150mm in 24 hours.
Kit Siang: Harapan must resolve communication failures before GE15

Kit Siang: Harapan must resolve communication failures before GE15

Otherwise, the coalition will suffer from misperceptions, says DAP supremo.

Group looks to MPs in fathers' fight for shared custody

Group looks to MPs in fathers' fight for shared custody

It says amending related laws on custody will be welcomed.

Almost 2,000 displaced as floods worsen in Segamat

Almost 2,000 displaced as floods worsen in Segamat

As of now, there are 30 relief centres opened in the district.
New Australian Covid-19 cases dip, but hospitalisations rise

New Australian Covid-19 cases dip, but hospitalisations rise

Authorities are concerned about the strain on the healthcare system.

T'ganu PAS flayed for 'competing with Bangladesh'

T'ganu PAS flayed for 'competing with Bangladesh'

Amanah leader says local jobs shortage cannot be solved by exporting labour.

13 routes in N Sembilan closed to traffic following landslides, floods

13 routes in N Sembilan closed to traffic following landslides, floods

Routes involve roads in Tampin, Jelebu, Jempol, Kuala Pilah and Seremban.
Segamat gets highest rainfall in a week

Segamat gets highest rainfall in a week

The district is also the earliest to be flooded this year.

Floods: More people evacuated in 5 states

Floods: More people evacuated in 5 states

Number of evacuees in Kelantan and Terengganu decreased.

KJ: Temporary suspension of umrah travel to slow down Omicron wave

KJ: Temporary suspension of umrah travel to slow down Omicron wave

Minister says risk assessment will continue to be carried out.

PAS will stick with Muafakat and defend PN, says Hadi

PAS will stick with Muafakat and defend PN, says Hadi

He says PAS aims to break the mould of racial politics.

Covid-19 (Jan 2): 2,882 cases, R-number reaches 0.99

Covid-19 (Jan 2): 2,882 cases, R-number reaches 0.99

The R-number is the highest since Dec 12 last year.

South Korean crosses armed border in rare defection to North

South Korean crosses armed border in rare defection to North

Authorities could not confirm if the person is still alive after defection.

MOH explains why 'MySJ Trace' triggers even when at home

MOH explains why 'MySJ Trace' triggers even when at home

It detects nearby devices up to 10 metres away.
Mokhtar Senik on treachery, Hadi and goats

Mokhtar Senik on treachery, Hadi and goats

He warns dissenters to toe the party line.

Double whammy: Heavy rain and high tide

Double whammy: Heavy rain and high tide

UPDATED 3PM | This can result in coastal flooding and flash floods.

Rashid defends work trip abroad during flood season

Rashid defends work trip abroad during flood season

Cartoonist Zunar has criticised Rashid on Twitter.
Fomca: More promotions and explanations on RFID needed

Fomca: More promotions and explanations on RFID needed

Group says many details still unknown about RFID.

Asyraf: Umno's position on RM10k EPF withdrawal still in effect

Asyraf: Umno's position on RM10k EPF withdrawal still in effect

This position serves as a guide for the prime minister.
Woman's decomposed body found in Putrajaya lake

Woman's decomposed body found in Putrajaya lake

Cops urge those with missing relatives to come forward.

COMMENT | 2022: A year for yet another reset for Malaysian democracy

COMMENT | 2022: A year for yet another reset for Malaysian democracy

2021 is the possible norm-setting year for Malaysian democracy.

Anthony turns down overtures from Star

Anthony turns down overtures from Star

He has decided to form a new party.

COMMENT | It’s elementary – prevention is better than cure

COMMENT | It’s elementary – prevention is better than cure

The reasons given for the floods are insulting the people’s intelligence.
Covid-19 deaths (Jan 2): 26 reported fatalities

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 2): 26 reported fatalities

Nearly half of the new deaths were reported in the Klang Valley alone.

HISTORY | Should Penang be returned to Kedah?

HISTORY | Should Penang be returned to Kedah?

The debate centres around four core issues.
YOURSAY | Conviction not enough to shame Najib

YOURSAY | Conviction not enough to shame Najib

‘He officiated WCEF without an iota of shame.’
Muda a real challenge for Umno-BN, says analyst

Muda a real challenge for Umno-BN, says analyst

They say youths are fed up with establishment politicians.