Archive - 13 January 2022

SC set to interview MACC chief’s brother - report

SC set to interview MACC chief’s brother - report

This follows revelation that he bought shares using Azam’s trading account.

Paya Mengkuang pig farms gazetted as swine fever outbreak and control areas

Paya Mengkuang pig farms gazetted as swine fever outbreak and control areas

This involved a total of 35 pig farms.

Minister: Malaysia to expedite foreign labour recruitment with Indonesia

Minister: Malaysia to expedite foreign labour recruitment with Indonesia

'This is for the construction sector,' says Fadillah.

Court reserves decision in NFCorp executive chairperson's appeal

Court reserves decision in NFCorp executive chairperson's appeal

This is over the defamation suit against Rafizi Ramli.

Lokman given 24 hours to apologise over remarks on judge

Lokman given 24 hours to apologise over remarks on judge

Lawyers claim statement regarding Mohd Na'im is defamatory.

Judge mulls civil suit against 'conspirators' over 'naked in bed' accusation

Judge mulls civil suit against 'conspirators' over 'naked in bed' accusation

'We will decide soon,' says his lawyer.

Russia-led bloc starts pulling troops out of Kazakhstan

Russia-led bloc starts pulling troops out of Kazakhstan

Kazakh authorities announced the completion of 'anti-terrorist operation'.
German IT security watchdog: No evidence of censorship function in Xiaomi phones

German IT security watchdog: No evidence of censorship function in Xiaomi phones

This is following Lithuania's cybersecurity body report.

Batu Gajah council: Jawi signage not compulsory but to promote policy

Batu Gajah council: Jawi signage not compulsory but to promote policy

This after DAP’s Thomas Su questions the rationality of the directive.

Bukit Aman to investigate death in custody at Taiping IPD lockup

Bukit Aman to investigate death in custody at Taiping IPD lockup

Accused was a 63-year-old Malay man.

Asia's richest get richer during pandemic - report

Asia's richest get richer during pandemic - report

Asian billionaires got 74 percent richer while 147 million lost jobs.

Ministry: Recovered 1MDB funds only enough to pay debt principal for 2022

Ministry: Recovered 1MDB funds only enough to pay debt principal for 2022

A trust account to collect the funds has received RM19.1b.
Sime Darby Plantation sees labour shortages worsening in early 2022

Sime Darby Plantation sees labour shortages worsening in early 2022

Foreign workers made up 75 percent of its employees.
UN envoy urges 'inclusive' Asean approach to Myanmar crisis

UN envoy urges 'inclusive' Asean approach to Myanmar crisis

'Envoy advocated confidence-building measures involving all stakeholders.'

Biden imposes first sanctions over N Korea weapons programme after missile tests

Biden imposes first sanctions over N Korea weapons programme after missile tests

The US has sought unsuccessfully to engage Pyongyang in dialogue.
MACC scandal: Stop harassing whistleblowers, MPs tell govt

MACC scandal: Stop harassing whistleblowers, MPs tell govt

'The authorities should focus on thoroughly investigating Azam.'
Announced: Ceiling prices for private sale Sinovac, Sinopharm

Announced: Ceiling prices for private sale Sinovac, Sinopharm

UPDATED 5.31PM | Prices exclude additional charges but sellers must list full sale amount.

Celebrating Brilliant Young Advocates through Youth PACT 2022

Celebrating Brilliant Young Advocates through Youth PACT 2022

Breaking misconceptions and embracing the youths' voices as they rise to their rightful place as leaders.
ECRL alignment finalised - Wee

ECRL alignment finalised - Wee

This allows construction work to begin soon.

New data finds AZ booster generates higher antibodies against Omicron

New data finds AZ booster generates higher antibodies against Omicron

Drugmaker will submit data to regulators worldwide.

Zuraida: Malaysia to bring in more foreign plantation workers

Zuraida: Malaysia to bring in more foreign plantation workers

She says Indonesia has approved the entry of 32,000 workers.
Hamzah: Op Benteng under national task force to end this June

Hamzah: Op Benteng under national task force to end this June

New implementations and plans to be handed back to Home Ministry.

CAP wants govt to ban import of plastic waste for recycling

CAP wants govt to ban import of plastic waste for recycling

A study has found toxic chemicals in recycled plastic pellets.

Fuelling Business Growth through Data

Fuelling Business Growth through Data

Feb 22 verdict on suit over engineer's 2013 death in custody

Feb 22 verdict on suit over engineer's 2013 death in custody

The court wants parties to file further written submissions.
First person convicted under HK national security law drops appeal

First person convicted under HK national security law drops appeal

Lawyer surprised client dropped appeal - 'I have no idea why.'

Following severe floods, Deputy Agong wants climate change addressed

Following severe floods, Deputy Agong wants climate change addressed

Sultan Nazrin says protecting environment vital for survival, prosperity.

Covid-19 (Jan 13): 3,684 cases, slight uptick in hospital admissions

Covid-19 (Jan 13): 3,684 cases, slight uptick in hospital admissions

UPDATED 6.28PM | The number is the highest since Dec 30.

LETTER | Barbarians at the gate

LETTER | Barbarians at the gate

Nobody is perfect, but some try harder than the rest.

Minister's electricity tariff 'won't burden people' excuse a cliché - Amanah rep

Minister's electricity tariff 'won't burden people' excuse a cliché - Amanah rep

Faiz Fadzil says PAS minister adopting same reason as Umno.

Transparency, funds needed to avoid cases like Sandakan bridge: Suhakam

Transparency, funds needed to avoid cases like Sandakan bridge: Suhakam

Suhakam wants govt agencies to ensure students get safe access to school.

Sunway Artessa: A golden opportunity to own a low-density freehold residence in KL, 500m away from the LRT station

Sunway Artessa: A golden opportunity to own a low-density freehold residence in KL, 500m away from the LRT station

Welcome to Sunway Artessa - Only 6.5km to KLCC and priced from RM599psf
HUAWEI Petal Search Review Article Contest - Divyaanjali

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Click to read Divyaanjali's review on the HUAWEI Petal Search and why you should use it too!

Why cops probing MP over 4-year-old social media post? - Kit Siang

Why cops probing MP over 4-year-old social media post? - Kit Siang

Is this police inefficiency or power abuse, DAP veteran asks.

LETTER | Corruption and media manipulation, the 2 greatest problems in Malaysia

LETTER | Corruption and media manipulation, the 2 greatest problems in Malaysia

Public needs to be educated on diversion tactics.

Pannai pottery for Pongal to cook up new beginning

Pannai pottery for Pongal to cook up new beginning

KINILENS | Traditional pannai pots are used to make the pongal dish.

Hong Kong activist on bail re-arrested for remarks 'endangering national security'

Hong Kong activist on bail re-arrested for remarks 'endangering national security'

He was arrested during his regular visit to a police station.
LETTER | A case of the pot calling the kettle black?

LETTER | A case of the pot calling the kettle black?

We need a break from these same old faces.
Hold environmental criminals accountable – expert

Hold environmental criminals accountable – expert

Large-scale deforestation is the reason behind the devastating floods.
Don’t delay vaccinating children against Covid-19 – medical experts

Don’t delay vaccinating children against Covid-19 – medical experts

Many parents feel uneasy about it and have taken to social media.
Court directs lawyer to file defence against Bersatu rep’s lawsuit

Court directs lawyer to file defence against Bersatu rep’s lawsuit

Lawyer Asheeq Ali directed to file defence before Jan 20.

RM42.5m for food service but athletes' allowance reduced

RM42.5m for food service but athletes' allowance reduced

This food supply service was a new allocation under 2022 Budget.


Prince Andrew must face sex abuse accuser's lawsuit - US judge

Prince Andrew must face sex abuse accuser's lawsuit - US judge

Virginia Giuffre accused him of doing so when she was a teenager.

COMMENT | M’sians are crying out for credible leadership

COMMENT | M’sians are crying out for credible leadership

An increasing number are pessimistic about the nation’s future.
Johor DAP blasts 'baseless accusation' by member who quit to join Bersatu

Johor DAP blasts 'baseless accusation' by member who quit to join Bersatu

Ex-member cites dissatisfaction with state party leadership for quitting.

Azam Baki ordered to appear at PSC meeting next Wednesday

Azam Baki ordered to appear at PSC meeting next Wednesday

Dewan Rakyat issues letter to MACC chief on the matter.

Satellites to be used to improve communications during disasters

Satellites to be used to improve communications during disasters

To prevent network disruptions during disasters, says Communications Ministry.

COMMENT | How we embolden the corrupt

COMMENT | How we embolden the corrupt

Closing ranks, covering up and looking the other way.

YOURSAY | Double standards in flood relief work

YOURSAY | Double standards in flood relief work

‘The colour of attire and logo trumps hunger during a disaster.’
ADUN SPEAKS | Azam Baki shouldn't drag in the Agong

ADUN SPEAKS | Azam Baki shouldn't drag in the Agong

Knowing his days are numbered, the MACC chief is getting panicky.

Foreign Ministry to focus on education on Rohingya issue - Saifuddin

Foreign Ministry to focus on education on Rohingya issue - Saifuddin

Minister says education is important in preventing social issues among refugees.

M'sia waiting to see international stand on Afghanistan - Saifuddin

M'sia waiting to see international stand on Afghanistan - Saifuddin

There are no indications that the Taliban government will be recognised yet.

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 13): 15 reported fatalities, total at 31,738

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 13): 15 reported fatalities, total at 31,738

Pahang recorded the highest number of new deaths, at 4.

COMMENT | Hadi remains an existential threat to Malaysia

COMMENT | Hadi remains an existential threat to Malaysia

PAS president gets to dismiss corruption and not suffer any blowback.
Cave temples served eviction notices for safety reasons - Perak MB

Cave temples served eviction notices for safety reasons - Perak MB

Illegal construction work had created safety hazards.

BOOK REVIEW | Glimpses of the judiciary - good and bad

BOOK REVIEW | Glimpses of the judiciary - good and bad

Mahadev Shankar records the ups, downs, and curious in his career.

Make public domestic worker MOU process, M'sian and Indonesian govts told

Make public domestic worker MOU process, M'sian and Indonesian govts told

Group says lack of details on recruitment fees is rife for abuse.

Judge cries conspiracy

Judge cries conspiracy

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