Archive - 25 January 2022

LETTER | S'pore must allow M'sians to return to vote in Johor polls

LETTER | S'pore must allow M'sians to return to vote in Johor polls

Give special leave to Malaysian workers.

State rep drug case: Investigation paper resubmitted to cops

State rep drug case: Investigation paper resubmitted to cops

'Waiting for pathology report on state rep's urine sample.'

Johor polls: Muhyiddin may not defend Gambir state seat

Johor polls: Muhyiddin may not defend Gambir state seat

However, final decision up to party leadership, he says.

No restrictions on unvaccinated children - Khairy

No restrictions on unvaccinated children - Khairy

Children won't face freedom restrictions like unvaccinated adults.

M'sia receives first 500k Sinopharm vaccine doses from UAE

M'sia receives first 500k Sinopharm vaccine doses from UAE

Second 500k doses expected in two weeks.

Malacca education Covid clusters spike worrying - Health Dept

Malacca education Covid clusters spike worrying - Health Dept

A total of four clusters involve 261 students.

Harapan prepared to field young candidates in Johor polls - Anwar

Harapan prepared to field young candidates in Johor polls - Anwar

'We will have young candidates from among our youth leadership.'

Apa yang diperlukan untuk merancakkan industri Halal pasca pandemik?

Apa yang diperlukan untuk merancakkan industri Halal pasca pandemik?

Group calls minister heartless, criticises Social Welfare cashless programme

Group calls minister heartless, criticises Social Welfare cashless programme

Disability rights group tried handing memorandum to Rina Harun.

Being A Global Investor

Being A Global Investor

Dr M shows further signs of improvement - Marina

Dr M shows further signs of improvement - Marina

Former premier urges people not to worry.

MACC vows 'serious attention' after poor corruption index score

MACC vows 'serious attention' after poor corruption index score

Graft buster calls for improvement of anti-corruption efforts.

Bigger spend needed for net-zero world than assumed - McKinsey

Bigger spend needed for net-zero world than assumed - McKinsey

But the cost of not doing enough would be greater.
Minister advises youths to vote responsibly

Minister advises youths to vote responsibly

Faizal addressing youths who will vote in Johor election.

SRC appeal involves complex issues requiring QC from UK: Najib's lawyer

SRC appeal involves complex issues requiring QC from UK: Najib's lawyer

The former PM is appealing to quash his conviction and sentence.

Indonesia, S'pore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreements

Indonesia, S'pore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreements

Previous extradition, defence agreements not ratified by Indonesian Parliament.

BN can use same plan in Johor after winning Malacca polls - Umno VP

BN can use same plan in Johor after winning Malacca polls - Umno VP

BN has chance to win Johor election, says Mahdzir Khalid.

Deforested area good for tigers? Look at practical aspect too - MNS

Deforested area good for tigers? Look at practical aspect too - MNS

There are many basic ecological factors to look at.
Actor Afdlin ready to contest in Johor polls if fielded by PKR

Actor Afdlin ready to contest in Johor polls if fielded by PKR

'Whether I am fielded or otherwise, that is up to Anwar Ibrahim.'
Bersatu man moots reunion with Harapan in face of resurgent Umno

Bersatu man moots reunion with Harapan in face of resurgent Umno

JB Bersatu deputy chief suggests they form Muafakat Rakyat Johor coalition.

Marrybrown’s mural brings new life to ‘Red House’ at Jalan Tan Hiok Nee

Marrybrown’s mural brings new life to ‘Red House’ at Jalan Tan Hiok Nee

Marrybrown is off to a meaningful start for the new year proving its mettle as the leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) in Malaysia by being the first and only QSR to open its outlet at one of Malaysia’s famous heritage spots, the aptly named ‘Red House’
Johor polls: Muda to decide on pact, Syed Saddiq's candidacy

Johor polls: Muda to decide on pact, Syed Saddiq's candidacy

He insisted that Muda will come up with its own stance.
Expert: Deforestation bad for tigers, period!

Expert: Deforestation bad for tigers, period!

Mark says his 2009 study often misrepresented.

Umno-linked celebrity receives funding from MOF Inc

Umno-linked celebrity receives funding from MOF Inc

With MDV’s financing, SUKE TV will further develop its presence.
Extend bank loan moratorium another 6 months, DAP tells govt

Extend bank loan moratorium another 6 months, DAP tells govt

Banks can afford it, RM20b profit last year - Guan Eng.

Ismail Sabri speaks to Cambodia PM after 'arrogant' label against Saifuddin

Ismail Sabri speaks to Cambodia PM after 'arrogant' label against Saifuddin

He underscored that Putrajaya's position on Myanmar remained unchanged.
Govt, NFC to reach settlement on RM253.6m suit, failing which trial resumes

Govt, NFC to reach settlement on RM253.6m suit, failing which trial resumes

Former minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil's husband and three children manage NFC.
LETTER | Maternity leave provisions still applicable to all employees

LETTER | Maternity leave provisions still applicable to all employees

This is whether or not you earn over RM2,000.
M'sia falls in corruption perception index for second year in a row

M'sia falls in corruption perception index for second year in a row

The country drops to 62nd spot with score of 48.

Johor polls: PAS not satisfied with Umno's 4 seat offer

Johor polls: PAS not satisfied with Umno's 4 seat offer

PAS seeking seats that BN didn't win in 2018 election.

Covid-19 (Jan 25): 4,066 cases, infectivity rate climbs to 1.09

Covid-19 (Jan 25): 4,066 cases, infectivity rate climbs to 1.09

UPDATED 8.08PM | Infectivity rate now at highest level since August.

Snap polls: Johor PAS still hopeful for tie-up, but MB is rather busy

Snap polls: Johor PAS still hopeful for tie-up, but MB is rather busy

Johor PAS is open to discussions with Umno and BN.

Building digital capabilities for a future ready Malaysia

Building digital capabilities for a future ready Malaysia

When we launched our Bersama Malaysia initiative in April last year, our goal was to empower Malaysia’s inclusive digital economy and advance our nation’s digital transformation agenda. With a reciprocal goal to ensure no one is left behind as our nation embarks on its digital transformation journey, we have partnered with several organizations to bring digital skills to more Malaysians.
BAM president gives Lee Zii Jia 'blessing' to turn pro

BAM president gives Lee Zii Jia 'blessing' to turn pro

Lee urges the public to support BAM now that things have sorted out.

Whistleblower to fight Azam’s defamation suit

Whistleblower to fight Azam’s defamation suit

The matter is fixed for case management on Feb 15.

Inappropriate for Wan Saiful to link Johor polls to court cluster – Shamsul

Inappropriate for Wan Saiful to link Johor polls to court cluster – Shamsul

Bersatu man accused of wanting to make people angry at Umno, BN.

LETTER | Teachers should stick to teaching

LETTER | Teachers should stick to teaching

No logic allowing teachers to be involved in politics.

UMW Toyota Motor partners Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor to aid flood victims

UMW Toyota Motor partners Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor to aid flood victims

Following its earlier efforts to provide relief to those affected by the flood, UMW Toyota Motor has extended its collaboration with the Raja Muda Selangor Foundation to help the Sungai Lui community weather through the storm.
COMMENT | Put recycle guide label on packaging

COMMENT | Put recycle guide label on packaging

This will help people recycle properly, improve national recycling rate.

Mais appealing for reinstatement of three children's Islamic conversion

Mais appealing for reinstatement of three children's Islamic conversion

This is on ruling that conversion invalid without consent of both parents.

Junta must respect Myanmar’s membership in Asean by implementing 5PCs

Junta must respect Myanmar’s membership in Asean by implementing 5PCs

'There is no roadmap or anything towards going back to normalcy.'
LETTER | Nutrition and HIV

LETTER | Nutrition and HIV

Good nutrition helps in immune system maintenance.
Ramasamy reminds Warisan of ties after latter accepts ex-DAP reps

Ramasamy reminds Warisan of ties after latter accepts ex-DAP reps

He says the party must be careful in distinguishing its friends and foes.

COMMENT | Deconstructing 5G rollout in Malaysia - Part 1

COMMENT | Deconstructing 5G rollout in Malaysia - Part 1

This matter deserves the highest level of scrutiny.
Three US states, DC sue Google over location tracking

Three US states, DC sue Google over location tracking

'Location data is key to Google’s advertising business.'
Myanmar's year of turmoil since the military took power in a coup

Myanmar's year of turmoil since the military took power in a coup

A timeline of events since the military took power on Feb 1, 2021.

Mali asks Denmark to immediately withdraw troops deployed there

Mali asks Denmark to immediately withdraw troops deployed there

Govt says deployment took place without its consent.

S Korea's 2021 GDP growth at 11-year high as exports boom

S Korea's 2021 GDP growth at 11-year high as exports boom

Economy bouncing back from 2020's coronavirus slump.

'Abdul Khalim must be thinking of his cat at home' - Kepong MP

'Abdul Khalim must be thinking of his cat at home' - Kepong MP

He criticises K'tan Forestry Dept chief for saying deforestation good for tigers.

'Absurd for opposition-supporting longhouse chiefs to get salary'

'Absurd for opposition-supporting longhouse chiefs to get salary'

S'wak assistant minister reminds them it's govt who pays salaries, allowances.

LETTER | The going is tough - but the BAM president is missing

LETTER | The going is tough - but the BAM president is missing

It is time for a former international player to head the association.

A portal that inadvertently aids human trafficking

A portal that inadvertently aids human trafficking

It makes it easy to hire new migrant domestic workers.

Do not assume Covid pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO

Do not assume Covid pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO

Global conditions are ideal for new variants to emerge.

Pfizer urged to sell more Covid pills to developing countries

Pfizer urged to sell more Covid pills to developing countries

Pfizer's Paxlovid is expected to be a key tool in treating Covid-19.
Covid-19 deaths (Jan 25): 10 reported fatalities, the total at 31,902

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 25): 10 reported fatalities, the total at 31,902

Selangor recorded the highest number of new deaths, at 3.

Sinovac regimen gets strong boost from RNA shots - study

Sinovac regimen gets strong boost from RNA shots - study

Sinovac is currently approved in more than 50 countries.
COMMENT | Face mask littering problem in Malaysia

COMMENT | Face mask littering problem in Malaysia

They should be disposed of properly.

YOURSAY | Protest crackdown a repeat of 1MDB clampdown

YOURSAY | Protest crackdown a repeat of 1MDB clampdown

‘Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.’
Involvement of Kemas staff in politics an old practice – Mahdzir

Involvement of Kemas staff in politics an old practice – Mahdzir

Kemas staff are not from the 'DG' grade category.

Johor Muda: Polls negotiations with Harapan going well

Johor Muda: Polls negotiations with Harapan going well

Muda hopes to raise its logo in the coming Johor polls.

Zahid ordered to enter defence

Zahid ordered to enter defence

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.