Archive - 21 January 2022

Umno-PAS pact to be discussed if Johor polls called - Tuan Ibrahim

Umno-PAS pact to be discussed if Johor polls called - Tuan Ibrahim

He says PAS is ready to face the polls.

Azam Baki protest to relocate to Bangsar, says organiser

Azam Baki protest to relocate to Bangsar, says organiser

This is after cops announced road and public transport closures in KL.

MP urges cops to allow #TangkapAzamBaki rally

MP urges cops to allow #TangkapAzamBaki rally

Maria Chin Abdullah says repression only steals the people's will.

New Sabah DAP chief: Trio quit to avoid anti-hopping law

New Sabah DAP chief: Trio quit to avoid anti-hopping law

Frankie Poon also dismisses claim of poor leadership.

MCA ready for possible Johor polls - Wee

MCA ready for possible Johor polls - Wee

He says the party is even ready for GE15.

Integrity unit can go ahead with Manjung chief probe - Perak top cop

Integrity unit can go ahead with Manjung chief probe - Perak top cop

He hints that vice crackdown may have angered syndicates.

'Store next door' not necessarily better - says DAP MP on Sabah exodus

'Store next door' not necessarily better - says DAP MP on Sabah exodus

Those who left are expected to join Warisan.

M'sia ranks 39th in Global Food Security Index - minister

M'sia ranks 39th in Global Food Security Index - minister

M'sia is second only to Singapore in Southeast Asia.

S'pore removes supervised Covid-19 test requirement for VTL

S'pore removes supervised Covid-19 test requirement for VTL

This applies to both air and land travel routes.

Najib sought my help to remove Sri Ram as DPP - Muhyiddin

Najib sought my help to remove Sri Ram as DPP - Muhyiddin

This allegedly occurred when the latter was PM.

Zii Jia social media profile pictures go black

Zii Jia social media profile pictures go black

UPDATED 10.24PM | This comes after BAM's decision to suspend him from international tournaments.

Celebrating Remarkable Innovators and Recognizing Ground-Breaking Technology Adoptions

Celebrating Remarkable Innovators and Recognizing Ground-Breaking Technology Adoptions

Your Innovation Story Matters — Continue Creating Outstanding Innovations and Inspire Others.

Cameron Highlands folk invited to share views on proposed RM1.5b project

Cameron Highlands folk invited to share views on proposed RM1.5b project

Plan is for a mixed development in a 20-hectare site in Kea Farm.
EU health ministers seek common line over fourth Covid vaccine dose

EU health ministers seek common line over fourth Covid vaccine dose

Wealthy nations are divided about the need for extra shots.

'Life and death' at sea: Log keeps Tonga's 'Aquaman' from going under

'Life and death' at sea: Log keeps Tonga's 'Aquaman' from going under

The 57-year-old was swept out to the sea and survived 27 hours.

Hospital cleaners to demand rights in Penang-Putrajaya motor convoy

Hospital cleaners to demand rights in Penang-Putrajaya motor convoy

They want the contract system abolished and Covid-19 allowances.

Manufacturers against 'hostile' Act 342 amendments

Manufacturers against 'hostile' Act 342 amendments

Group says amendments will only breed inconsistent enforcement, corruption.

Court strikes out mother's suit over son's death from falling chair

Court strikes out mother's suit over son's death from falling chair

Restaurant helper fails in negligence suit against DBKL, FT Ministry and govt.

BAM suspends Zii Jia, Jin Wei from competing for two years

BAM suspends Zii Jia, Jin Wei from competing for two years

UPDATED 6.57PM | This comes after Lee’s decision to tender his resignation on Jan 11.

PSSC to summon SC over Azam Baki probe - Wong Chen

PSSC to summon SC over Azam Baki probe - Wong Chen

He says the regulator's recent statements on Azam were 'unsatisfactory'.

MOT to discuss 30km/h speed limit proposal with industry players

MOT to discuss 30km/h speed limit proposal with industry players

Minister says proposal bound to trigger mixed reactions.

Brazil approves Sinovac's Coronavac for those aged 6 to 17

Brazil approves Sinovac's Coronavac for those aged 6 to 17

The vaccine is produced in Brazil by Sao Paulo's Butantan Institute.

Prosecutor: Norwegian mass killer Breivik has not reformed, must stay in jail

Prosecutor: Norwegian mass killer Breivik has not reformed, must stay in jail

The prosecutor says this in Breivik's parole hearing.

Cambodia PM chides 'arrogant' Saifuddin for questioning junta visit

Cambodia PM chides 'arrogant' Saifuddin for questioning junta visit

Cambodia has indicated it wants to engage Myanmar, not isolate it.

PM's explanation of S'gor floods not meant as blame game, says minister

PM's explanation of S'gor floods not meant as blame game, says minister

Tuan Ibrahim points out it's for all parties to make improvements.

#TangkapAzamBaki: Cops divert six KL roads, halt rail service ahead of rally

#TangkapAzamBaki: Cops divert six KL roads, halt rail service ahead of rally

UPDATED 5.20PM | The roads will be closed from 7am onwards.

Sputnik V shows higher Omicron-antibody levels than Pfizer in preliminary study

Sputnik V shows higher Omicron-antibody levels than Pfizer in preliminary study

'Today the necessity of third booster vaccination is obvious.'
Covid-19: Fifty-one education clusters detected in 6 days

Covid-19: Fifty-one education clusters detected in 6 days

This was during the week from Jan 15 to Jan 20.

Sports Ministry to cooperate in probe on ex-swimmer's sexual assault complaint

Sports Ministry to cooperate in probe on ex-swimmer's sexual assault complaint

Ex-athlete alleges coach forced him to perform oral sex at 10 years old.

Covid-19 (Jan 21): New cases creep pass 4,000

Covid-19 (Jan 21): New cases creep pass 4,000

UPDATED 8.14PM | However, hospital admission of Covid-19 patients is still on the decline.

Offsite PPVs to offer 'walk-in' booster jab for senior citizens from Jan 24

Offsite PPVs to offer 'walk-in' booster jab for senior citizens from Jan 24

They need to show their fully vaccinated status on MySejahtera.

Statistics Dept: Floods caused higher food prices, inflation

Statistics Dept: Floods caused higher food prices, inflation

Annual inflation rose 2.5 pct in 2021, up from the 1.2 pct deflation in 2020.

March 20 set for DAP election, Guan Eng to relinquish sec-gen post

March 20 set for DAP election, Guan Eng to relinquish sec-gen post

The date is in line with the advice from the ROS.
MP: SC must clarify if probe on Azam Baki referred to AGC

MP: SC must clarify if probe on Azam Baki referred to AGC

Ramkarpal Singh says contradictory statements enough to arouse suspicion.

Imperium International College and Griffith University announce Articulation Programmes across IT, Engineering and Hospitality

Imperium International College and Griffith University announce Articulation Programmes across IT, Engineering and Hospitality

Imperium International College has now made FIVE new pathways available to its graduates to enrol in Griffith University, Australia. This comes after the launch of two education partnerships between the institutions, effective December 2021.

LETTER | Time for BAM to reinvent itself

LETTER | Time for BAM to reinvent itself

BAM should not focus on only creating 'the next Lee Chong Wei'.

COMMENT | Lethal orangutans? Or lethal stupidity?

COMMENT | Lethal orangutans? Or lethal stupidity?

Netizens are now saying even orangutans would make better ministers.

COMMENT | Climate change is single largest existential threat

COMMENT | Climate change is single largest existential threat

Many people only link floods with deforestration, not with wider climate issues.

Harapan: Call interim teachers for permanent placement interviews

Harapan: Call interim teachers for permanent placement interviews

Many have not been called by education commission as contract end looms.

#TangkapAzamBaki: Rally organiser urges police to validate KL roadblocks

#TangkapAzamBaki: Rally organiser urges police to validate KL roadblocks

This comes after a list of roadblocks went viral on social media.

Johor speaker denies receiving letter for state assembly dissolution

Johor speaker denies receiving letter for state assembly dissolution

'No, the information by the portal is not true,' says Suhaizan Kaiat.
Malayan tigers won't attack humans unless threatened - Perhilitan

Malayan tigers won't attack humans unless threatened - Perhilitan

Instead, the species' nature is to run away from humans.

Two Sabah state reps, ex-senator quit DAP

Two Sabah state reps, ex-senator quit DAP

Trio says loss of confidence in party leadership as reason for leaving.

Britain warns Putin and Xi: West will stand up to 'dictatorship'

Britain warns Putin and Xi: West will stand up to 'dictatorship'

It says the West must respond together to global threats.
Biden, White House seek to define Ukraine 'invasion' amid confusion

Biden, White House seek to define Ukraine 'invasion' amid confusion

'If Russian units move across Ukrainian border, that is an invasion.'

To be world’s best, you must be able to handle pressure, Chong Wei tells Zii Jia

To be world’s best, you must be able to handle pressure, Chong Wei tells Zii Jia

Chong Wei advises the world number seven to hold talks with BAM.
COMMENT | The Securities Commission blinked first

COMMENT | The Securities Commission blinked first

And this government is putting us on the path of self-destruction!

A divided nation: Western Australia stays shut as Covid-19 deaths mount in east

A divided nation: Western Australia stays shut as Covid-19 deaths mount in east

New South Wales reports 46 deaths, Victoria sees 20.

Pulau Burung landfill operator fails to adhere to agreement – Penang CM

Pulau Burung landfill operator fails to adhere to agreement – Penang CM

The landfill caught fire at about 5 pm on Jan 12.
Wisma Putra clarifies article on South Ledge

Wisma Putra clarifies article on South Ledge

The Foreign Ministry has verified the matter with the Indonesian side.

Scrutinise green conservation projects, MP tells Zuraida

Scrutinise green conservation projects, MP tells Zuraida

This can combat negative palm oil perceptions, says Teresa Kok.

UEM Sunrise starts 2022 with a bang with the official opening of the KAIA Heights showcase

UEM Sunrise starts 2022 with a bang with the official opening of the KAIA Heights showcase

Digital Media: UEM Sunrise kicks off 2022 in style with the official opening of the KAIA Heights Showcase, unveiling the exclusive hilltop high-rise residence in Seri Kembangan and its offerings.
Joint committee on integrity, anti-corruption to be set up - Rais

Joint committee on integrity, anti-corruption to be set up - Rais

It will scrutinise issues involving MACC, among others.

World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short

World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short

Ash has blanketed the archipelago and spoiled much of its drinking water.

MP SPEAKS | GE15: What PKR needs to do

MP SPEAKS | GE15: What PKR needs to do

Malaysians are demanding real change.

Sale of VTL tickets between Malaysia and Singapore reopens

Sale of VTL tickets between Malaysia and Singapore reopens

UPDATED 10.15AM | The ticket quota, however, will be halved.

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 21): 22 reported fatalities, highest in 10 days

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 21): 22 reported fatalities, highest in 10 days

Active cases have been hovering around the 40,000 mark for most of this month.

Muda no one-man show, Syed Saddiq no puppet - leaders

Muda no one-man show, Syed Saddiq no puppet - leaders

His relationship with Mahathir is not cause for concern.

Dropped athletes can still represent the country - Ahmad Faizal

Dropped athletes can still represent the country - Ahmad Faizal

They won't be barred from training at NSC venues, adds minister.

COMMENT | Use and throw away: How we treat athletes who made us proud

COMMENT | Use and throw away: How we treat athletes who made us proud

At their peak we encourage them to work harder for the country.
YOURSAY | RFID snag – failed tech or drivers to blame?

YOURSAY | RFID snag – failed tech or drivers to blame?

‘There should be no monopoly for RFID, don't force everyone to use it.’
Bangladesh rejects M'sia labour proposal on 25 agents, 250 sub-agents

Bangladesh rejects M'sia labour proposal on 25 agents, 250 sub-agents

Dhaka's minister says any form of monopoly or syndication is rejected.

How Omicron highlights fading hope of herd immunity from Covid-19

How Omicron highlights fading hope of herd immunity from Covid-19

Global health experts expect that the coronavirus will ultimately become endemic.
LETTER | Saravanan's outburst misplaced

LETTER | Saravanan's outburst misplaced

He should address other pressing matters instead of Thaipusam SOPs.

Plus reinstates SmartTag lanes after botched RFID rollout

Plus reinstates SmartTag lanes after botched RFID rollout

Works minister has raised concerns on public's grouses.

Only OCM-listed national judo athletes get funding - Sports Council

Only OCM-listed national judo athletes get funding - Sports Council

Judo is also not listed as a "core" sport.

Climate change lost to PM

Climate change lost to PM

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