Archive - 19 January 2022

King consents to set up RCI to investigate Tabung Haji issues - minister

King consents to set up RCI to investigate Tabung Haji issues - minister

Commission given six months to investigate.

Umrah travel SOP to be finalised mid-February

Umrah travel SOP to be finalised mid-February

Nancy Shukri and Khairy Jamaluddin met industry players today.

Assemblyperson’s second drug test negative, lawyer claims

Assemblyperson’s second drug test negative, lawyer claims

Terence Naidu took second test after released on bail.

Fake Covid vaccination certs detected in Kedah - state exco

Fake Covid vaccination certs detected in Kedah - state exco

Investigating if sale done from govt or private clinic.

Retail prices of RON97, RON95 unchanged

Retail prices of RON97, RON95 unchanged

RON95 at RM2.05 per litre.

Children aged 5 to 11 will start Covid vaccination in February

Children aged 5 to 11 will start Covid vaccination in February

Children with comorbidities will be prioritised.

Johor exco meeting didn't discuss state election - committee chair

Johor exco meeting didn't discuss state election - committee chair

Ruling BN state govt has one-seat majority.

35pct of Pulau Burung landfill fire put out - Fire Dept

35pct of Pulau Burung landfill fire put out - Fire Dept

Water-bombing carried out using helicopters.

CNY 2022: Reunion dinner, house visits allowed

CNY 2022: Reunion dinner, house visits allowed

No limit to number of relatives for reunion dinners.

Cops question Kit Siang over alleged SOP breach at book launch

Cops question Kit Siang over alleged SOP breach at book launch

MP says they took masks off to take a photo.

Minister: Cabinet discussed Azam's case, to proceed from SC's statement

Minister: Cabinet discussed Azam's case, to proceed from SC's statement

'Discussed at length the pros and cons' - Wan Junaidi.

SC: No proxy trading found as Azam controls own trading account

SC: No proxy trading found as Azam controls own trading account

This seems to contradict Azam's statement he allowed brother to use his account.

Top national shuttler Lee Zii Jia resigns from BAM

Top national shuttler Lee Zii Jia resigns from BAM

UPDATED 8.20PM | BAM says Lee wanted to achieve his dreams at his own pace.

Bersatu rep files counter report on sexual harassment complainant

Bersatu rep files counter report on sexual harassment complainant

Johor police say more will be called to have their statement recorded.

Keluarga Malaysia govt intimidated by youth protest - Amanah leader

Keluarga Malaysia govt intimidated by youth protest - Amanah leader

Leaders questioned by cops over Saturday's Azam Baki protest.

Thousands in Hong Kong volunteer to adopt hamsters amid Covid-19 fears

Thousands in Hong Kong volunteer to adopt hamsters amid Covid-19 fears

They fear a looming cull could prompt others to abandon their pets.

Kemaman markets told to close during Friday prayers, NGO disagrees

Kemaman markets told to close during Friday prayers, NGO disagrees

Failure to comply is an actionable offence.

Australia calls on backpackers to help ease Omicron-fuelled labour shortage

Australia calls on backpackers to help ease Omicron-fuelled labour shortage

The country is waiving visa fees to help replace quarantined workers.

Mild Covid-19 still leads to attention, memory issues - study

Mild Covid-19 still leads to attention, memory issues - study

Former patients exhibit cognitive issues even though they have no Covid symptoms.

Syed Saddiq advised to be careful making statements on social media

Syed Saddiq advised to be careful making statements on social media

The judge says it could be used against him.
Johor police finalising probe on alleged sexual harassment by rep

Johor police finalising probe on alleged sexual harassment by rep

Statements have been recorded to facilitate investigation.

Accused who fled from police custody and recaptured, gets four months’ jail

Accused who fled from police custody and recaptured, gets four months’ jail

He was charged with committing the offence at the health clinic.
Johor police arrest 8 in fake vaccine certs case

Johor police arrest 8 in fake vaccine certs case

Cops are tracking 30 others connected to the case.

Pahang rep: Do not delay compensation to Bertam Valley flood victims

Pahang rep: Do not delay compensation to Bertam Valley flood victims

UPDATED 7.45PM | TNB has yet to pay the 100 victims.

Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a M'sian citizen

Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a M'sian citizen

The court dismisses a government appeal in a 2-1 majority decision.

Syed Saddiq questions MACC and SC investigating each other

Syed Saddiq questions MACC and SC investigating each other

UPDATED 4.17PM | SC which investigated Azam was being probed by the MACC as well.

ProtectHealth urges public to report fake vaccination certs

ProtectHealth urges public to report fake vaccination certs

This will help deter and prevent fraud.

Saravanan to visit Indonesia in bid to finalise domestic workers recruitment

Saravanan to visit Indonesia in bid to finalise domestic workers recruitment

He is scheduled to meet Indonesian Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah.
MP's brother acquitted of abetment in graft case

MP's brother acquitted of abetment in graft case

Updated at 3.31pm | He was previously discharged in exchange for testifying against his brother.

Shopee: Malaysians ready to travel this CNY as travel bookings soar

Shopee: Malaysians ready to travel this CNY as travel bookings soar

More Malaysians are confident and optimistic about travelling as Shopee noted a two third increase in travel bookings for bus and flights on its platform in the first two weeks of January 2022 as compared to the same period in December 2021.
Act 342: Hefty fines can encourage abuse and corruption - business groups

Act 342: Hefty fines can encourage abuse and corruption - business groups

They are concerned over the absence of a consultation process.
Only imbeciles think SC fully cleared MACC chief - Kit Siang

Only imbeciles think SC fully cleared MACC chief - Kit Siang

DAP leader says how cabinet reacts next will show its quality.

LFL slams Hamzah’s reasons for prolonging woman’s stateless status

LFL slams Hamzah’s reasons for prolonging woman’s stateless status

Rights group says legal reasons given by minister 'irrelevant'.

Elected reps want RFID stickers given free to users

Elected reps want RFID stickers given free to users

They say cost of stickers far below the selling price.

Covid-19 (Jan 19): 3,229 cases, infectivity rate at 0.99

Covid-19 (Jan 19): 3,229 cases, infectivity rate at 0.99

UPDATED 8.55PM | Cumulative infections now at 2,817,163.

DAP: SC must clarify if there was proxy trading in Azam case

DAP: SC must clarify if there was proxy trading in Azam case

Party notes that Azam had admitted his brother used his account.

Top In Tech: Fuelling Business Growth through Data

Top In Tech: Fuelling Business Growth through Data

Strive to be an expert on your data!

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Bersih: New voters face discrimination without more electoral seats

Bersih: New voters face discrimination without more electoral seats

This is due to new voters influx expected in underrepresented constituencies.

Some in Agencies Committee agree to hearing postponement

Some in Agencies Committee agree to hearing postponement

Committee needed legal advice on letter by Azam Baki.

Perlis mufti: Don't be in denial about adverse incidents after booster dose

Perlis mufti: Don't be in denial about adverse incidents after booster dose

Asri calls for complaints on serious effects to be addressed.

LETTER | EPF dividend payment system needs re-structuring to benefit B40 contributors

LETTER | EPF dividend payment system needs re-structuring to benefit B40 contributors

EPF withdrawals should be allowed on a case by case basis.
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Tmn Rimba Kiara appeal: Lawyers to submit on AG's Report 2019 relevancy

Tmn Rimba Kiara appeal: Lawyers to submit on AG's Report 2019 relevancy

TTDI residents attempted to adduce new evidence from the report.

LETTER | Beyond rights to duties - our duty to care

LETTER | Beyond rights to duties - our duty to care

From health to governance, the duty lies in caring for others.

Amanah Youth questions use of petroleum money in Kelantan

Amanah Youth questions use of petroleum money in Kelantan

There have been no welfare improvements despite allocation, it claims.

Kelantan Forestry Department denies logging activities near tiger habitats

Kelantan Forestry Department denies logging activities near tiger habitats

An image shows logging activities in the tiger habitat near Pos Bihai.
SC's finding shows why Azam should be placed on leave - Gomez

SC's finding shows why Azam should be placed on leave - Gomez

He calls SC's finding 'shocking and unacceptable'.

Oil rises to 7-year high as Turkey outage adds to tight supply outlook

Oil rises to 7-year high as Turkey outage adds to tight supply outlook

Geopolitical issues in Russia, UAE also adding to oil supply concerns.

Tesla investors urge judge to order Musk repay US$13 billion for SolarCity deal

Tesla investors urge judge to order Musk repay US$13 billion for SolarCity deal

Musk is accused of strong-arming the Tesla board into approving the deal.
HK film producer says he wants to run to become new city leader

HK film producer says he wants to run to become new city leader

He is the first to announce their candidacy.

US lawmakers call for UN Uyghur rights report before China's Olympics

US lawmakers call for UN Uyghur rights report before China's Olympics

China denies any wrongdoing in Xinjiang.
COMMENT | Allow investigations of alleged sexual harassment

COMMENT | Allow investigations of alleged sexual harassment

The standard of proof is that it must be beyond reasonable doubt.

LETTER | Configuration of elites undermines justice

LETTER | Configuration of elites undermines justice

It is one of the factors contributing to Malaysia's decline.

Umno optimistic it can 'kill off' Bersatu if Johor polls held now - party source

Umno optimistic it can 'kill off' Bersatu if Johor polls held now - party source

Hamzah Zainudin says Bersatu is ready for any eventuality
SAM wants action on pollution from recycling facilities in Penang

SAM wants action on pollution from recycling facilities in Penang

Residents complain of air, noise pollution coming from recycling process.

COMMENT | Muslims and the trumpet of faith

COMMENT | Muslims and the trumpet of faith

No need to disrespect the faiths of others to strengthen one’s own belief.
Britain preparing for the end-June switch to paid Covid tests

Britain preparing for the end-June switch to paid Covid tests

This comes amid increasing dependency on rapid testing for Omicron.

Cambodia to resume treason trial of opposition leader

Cambodia to resume treason trial of opposition leader

The trial against Kem Sokha begins today, after a two-year delay.

Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison

Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison

His 6-year sentence for rioting, assaulting police was reduced.

Don't focus only on Omicron, EU watchdog tells vaccine developers

Don't focus only on Omicron, EU watchdog tells vaccine developers

New vaccines would address a combination of variants, it says.

Keeping track of railway safety

Keeping track of railway safety

Although railway accidents are rare, the railway system, like all transport modes, is not infallible and the damage could be massive when the unexpected happens. The most recent example would be the head-on collision that happened back in May 2021 on the Kelana Jaya Line between a manually-driven empty train and an automated operating train carrying 213 passengers.
Meet the faces behind Muda

Meet the faces behind Muda

The party is much more than just Syed Saddiq's vehicle.

YOURSAY | Emergency declared to save Muhyiddin, not Malaysia

YOURSAY | Emergency declared to save Muhyiddin, not Malaysia

‘Weaponising a health issue has great unintended consequences.’
Lingering questions on Azam Baki despite SC probe, says lawyer

Lingering questions on Azam Baki despite SC probe, says lawyer

Go on leave while more investigations are conducted, Haniff Khatri tells Azam.

WHO says no evidence healthy children, adolescents need Covid-19 boosters

WHO says no evidence healthy children, adolescents need Covid-19 boosters

More research needs to be done on this, says WHO chief scientist.

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 19): 9 reported fatalities, lowest in nine months

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 19): 9 reported fatalities, lowest in nine months

Lowest number of reported deaths in 270 days, since April last year.
Lynas posts record revenue on strong demand for rare earths

Lynas posts record revenue on strong demand for rare earths

Prices have nearly tripled as demand for metals used in electric vehicles (EVs) grew.
Johor opposition offers 'commitment of stability', rejects election

Johor opposition offers 'commitment of stability', rejects election

BN-led state govt holds 28 seats against Harapan's 27.

COMMENT | EPF withdrawals a time bomb, universal solutions needed

COMMENT | EPF withdrawals a time bomb, universal solutions needed

Implement child and old-age benefits as we become ageing nation.

SK Assumption closure: Parents rue Penang school's end

SK Assumption closure: Parents rue Penang school's end

School to close on Feb 28 - after 89 years of operating.

Explainer - Do 5G telecoms pose a threat to airline safety?

Explainer - Do 5G telecoms pose a threat to airline safety?

Airlines say significant number of aircraft could be unusable.

SC on Azam: No conclusive wrongdoing

SC on Azam: No conclusive wrongdoing

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