Archive - 8 January 2022

Azam scandal: Gomez asks why MACC advisors kept him out of the loop

Azam scandal: Gomez asks why MACC advisors kept him out of the loop

'Not sufficient for board members to distance themselves from Abu Zahar’s statements.'

Police hand over reports on Azam to SC for further action

Police hand over reports on Azam to SC for further action

MACC chief is being probed under the Securities Commission Malaysia Act.

Cops question six Johor Muda flood volunteers over SOP breach

Cops question six Johor Muda flood volunteers over SOP breach

Syed Saddiq apologises for delivering assistance inside a govt temporary shelter.

Bersatu leader urges govt to axe political appointees after defections to PBM

Bersatu leader urges govt to axe political appointees after defections to PBM

This is to avoid sabotage from those who are not in the govt.

Young family of four will need RM10k to recover from floods - Stats Dept

Young family of four will need RM10k to recover from floods - Stats Dept

The estimation is based on a model Muslim household.
Defiant Azam vows to fight accusations, keep working

Defiant Azam vows to fight accusations, keep working

He is prepared to face the MACC complaints committee.

Parti Bangsa M'sia mulls joining BN, offers to win mixed seats in GE15

Parti Bangsa M'sia mulls joining BN, offers to win mixed seats in GE15

The party had already wooed leaders from Umno rival Bersatu.

Sabah to receive RM108.5m in flood aid from govt

Sabah to receive RM108.5m in flood aid from govt

PM says RM90.86m will be allocated to repair public infrastructure.

MACC orders DBKL to submit full report on Sg Jinjang flood pond project

MACC orders DBKL to submit full report on Sg Jinjang flood pond project

MACC chief says City Hall is given three weeks to do so.

Guan Eng warns Ismail could be worst PM, cites flood and MACC fiascos

Guan Eng warns Ismail could be worst PM, cites flood and MACC fiascos

Poor Covid-19 management and economy other factors against him, adds DAP sec-gen.

Chicken and egg prices will rise higher if no govt intervention - minister

Chicken and egg prices will rise higher if no govt intervention - minister

Alexander says govt has and will continue to take proactive steps.

Don't become big-headed, Hamzah tells UNCHR cardholders

Don't become big-headed, Hamzah tells UNCHR cardholders

Home minister says refugees should not regard themselves as above the law.

PM: Give authorities space to probe Azam Baki's case

PM: Give authorities space to probe Azam Baki's case

Ismail Sabri assures govt not keeping quiet on the matter.

More auto shops join flood repair discount initiative - Zafrul

More auto shops join flood repair discount initiative - Zafrul

Some 1,800 shops have now registered for the programme.

Abu Zahar cannot stay on as MACC advisory board head - PKR MP

Abu Zahar cannot stay on as MACC advisory board head - PKR MP

Fahmi Fadzil says Abu Zahar no longer has moral authority.

Covid-19 (Jan 8): 3,251 cases, hospital bed usage at 66.7pct

Covid-19 (Jan 8): 3,251 cases, hospital bed usage at 66.7pct

COVID-19 | The cumulative infections stand at 2,783,331.

Education Blueprint to transform Orang Asli schooling

Education Blueprint to transform Orang Asli schooling

This includes setting up Orang Asli-exclusive educational institutions.

RM50m initial allocation for local authorities to repair infrastructure

RM50m initial allocation for local authorities to repair infrastructure

More funds are expected to be given after floods subside.

BKM 2022 to benefit 9.6m recipients with RM8.2b allocation - Zafrul

BKM 2022 to benefit 9.6m recipients with RM8.2b allocation - Zafrul

This is an increase from RM7b last year.

MCA Youth urges govt to engage vape industry players

MCA Youth urges govt to engage vape industry players

Leader says the industry has contributed greatly to the economy.

MACC advisory board members dispute Abu Zahar's 'clearing' of Azam Baki

MACC advisory board members dispute Abu Zahar's 'clearing' of Azam Baki

They want the matter further referred to an independent body.

‘Insensitive’ to hold Indian plan briefing on Ponggal - Kulasegaran

‘Insensitive’ to hold Indian plan briefing on Ponggal - Kulasegaran

M Kulasegaran says it's unacceptable that national unity minister was ignorant.

Bersatu reps defect to Parti Bangsa Malaysia, Sng takes the reins

Bersatu reps defect to Parti Bangsa Malaysia, Sng takes the reins

Notable new officeholders include Paul Yong and A Sivasubramaniam.

COMMENT | Viva the youth!

COMMENT | Viva the youth!

It is time for the old guard to make way for new ideas.

MP pans minister's silence on funding cut for athletes, proposes solutions

MP pans minister's silence on funding cut for athletes, proposes solutions

Ex-deputy minister suggests drawing funds from sugar and gaming taxes.

MP SPEAKS | Let PSC review Azam's fitness to continue as MACC chief

MP SPEAKS | Let PSC review Azam's fitness to continue as MACC chief

Prime minister urged not to obstruct the PSC's inquiry.

With special envoys, minister asked why he needs more advisers

With special envoys, minister asked why he needs more advisers

PKR rep criticises Saifuddin for using diplomatic positions as 'bargaining chips'.

Malaysians in Kazakhstan safe - Foreign Ministry

Malaysians in Kazakhstan safe - Foreign Ministry

Embassy urges all M'sians in the country to prioritise safety.

Tycoon decries 'cyber-gangsterism' in response to Najib

Tycoon decries 'cyber-gangsterism' in response to Najib

Ex-PM takes aim at businessperson on social media over links to Dr M.

COMMENT | Putrajaya and Azam's damage-control mode

COMMENT | Putrajaya and Azam's damage-control mode

The powers that be are following their trusty playbook.

Fleeing violence in Myanmar, thousands camp along Thai border river

Fleeing violence in Myanmar, thousands camp along Thai border river

Many have fled to Thailand, but poor conditions in refugee camps there have prompted some to return.
Kit Siang: Is PAS blocking PSC probe against Azam Baki?

Kit Siang: Is PAS blocking PSC probe against Azam Baki?

The PSC on agencies is headed by a PAS lawmaker.

Kazakh president gives shoot-to-kill order to quell protests

Kazakh president gives shoot-to-kill order to quell protests

Dozens have died and public buildings across Kazakhstan have been ransacked and torched.
Japan keen to share disaster risk management expertise with M'sia

Japan keen to share disaster risk management expertise with M'sia

Japan hopes to cooperate with M'sia to create long-term strategies.

UK says 4th Covid jabs not needed for now as booster effect lasts

UK says 4th Covid jabs not needed for now as booster effect lasts

Protection against hospitalisation among elderly at 90pct 3 months after booster.

Activists fume over MCA youth leader's remarks on refugee children

Activists fume over MCA youth leader's remarks on refugee children

UPDATED 10.33PM | ‘We should not stoop so low as to generalise refugees as ungrateful and arrogant…’

MCA, DAP offer to aid whistleblower facing legal threat from MACC chief

MCA, DAP offer to aid whistleblower facing legal threat from MACC chief

MCA calls Azam's move 'high-handed', DAP MP says he shouldn't have sent LOD.

MP SPEAKS | Recycled auto parts industry can help save money

MP SPEAKS | Recycled auto parts industry can help save money

As much as 80 percent of a car can be recycled.

Tiger shot dead after mauling Orang Asli to death

Tiger shot dead after mauling Orang Asli to death

The tiger was killed 3 hours after the attack.

US judge sets ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB corruption trial for February

US judge sets ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB corruption trial for February

Roger Ng is former head of investment banking for Goldman Sachs Malaysia.
Covid-19 deaths (Jan 8): 16 reported fatalities, lowest in 8 months

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 8): 16 reported fatalities, lowest in 8 months

The cumulative death toll is 31,644 - the highest number of deaths per capita in East Asia.
YOURSAY | MACC chief going after whistleblower he’s meant to protect

YOURSAY | MACC chief going after whistleblower he’s meant to protect

‘Suing the whistleblower is definitely a gross act of intimidation.’
Shah Alam folk raise concern over 'teh tarik' lake in Bukit Cerakah forest

Shah Alam folk raise concern over 'teh tarik' lake in Bukit Cerakah forest

They claim former water catchment severely polluted due to land clearing.

Cops to refer lawyer's report against Health DG, minister to MOH

Cops to refer lawyer's report against Health DG, minister to MOH

Police say there is no criminal offence committed.

PKB: Khalid's allegation on Kampung Baru land issue untrue

PKB: Khalid's allegation on Kampung Baru land issue untrue

Developer has agreed to prepare a new offer.