Archive - 27 January 2022

Report: Bukit Bintang Umno chief appointed Pharmaniaga chairperson

Report: Bukit Bintang Umno chief appointed Pharmaniaga chairperson

Zainal Abidin Mohd Rafique is replacing Shazalli Ramly.

Draft on Parliament transformation to be submitted to cabinet before March

Draft on Parliament transformation to be submitted to cabinet before March

A memorandum of recommendation has been sent to Wan Junaidi.

Ex-1MDB CFO denies receiving bribes from Goldman Sachs or Tim Leissner

Ex-1MDB CFO denies receiving bribes from Goldman Sachs or Tim Leissner

Azmi also denies manipulating the 1MDB board of directors.

DAP to wait for police probe before deciding on Terence Naidu's fate

DAP to wait for police probe before deciding on Terence Naidu's fate

Party says Pasir Bedamar rep has given a written explanation.

Ex-MACC officers urge govt to hasten reforms after CPI score drop

Ex-MACC officers urge govt to hasten reforms after CPI score drop

'Make anti-corruption efforts as the main agenda in the country's administration.'

Anwar: Why did govt-linked banks lend billions to gambling firm?

Anwar: Why did govt-linked banks lend billions to gambling firm?

The three banks provided RM2.5b in unsecured loans to Genting Hong Kong.

Sustainable development policies to prevent future disasters - PM

Sustainable development policies to prevent future disasters - PM

UPDATED 7.20PM | He says future disasters could be worse if sustainability ignored.

Amanah, DAP subtly rebuke PKR for flying solo in Johor

Amanah, DAP subtly rebuke PKR for flying solo in Johor

Parties say they prefer a common logo to show unity.

Covid-19: Parents can book vaccination appointment for kids on MySejahtera soon

Covid-19: Parents can book vaccination appointment for kids on MySejahtera soon

This will be for parents in Klang Valley.

LETTER | Allow overseas law graduates to sit for CLP based on LLB degrees

LETTER | Allow overseas law graduates to sit for CLP based on LLB degrees

Denying them the opportunity is an infringement of their rights.

Vernacular school validity issue goes to Court of Appeal

Vernacular school validity issue goes to Court of Appeal

NGOs file appeal on verdict ruling vernacular schools constitutionally valid.

PAS' Ahmad Fadhli appointed as new PN Youth chief

PAS' Ahmad Fadhli appointed as new PN Youth chief

He replaces Khairil Nizam Khirudin.

Kulai MP: Set up overseas polling stations for S'pore-based Johoreans

Kulai MP: Set up overseas polling stations for S'pore-based Johoreans

She says 400k M'sians, many from Johor, working in Singapore.

No exit from zero-Covid: China struggles to find policy off-ramp

No exit from zero-Covid: China struggles to find policy off-ramp

Current approach taking its toll on the economy.

Johor polls: MCA hopes to emerge from ashes of GE14’s scorching defeat

Johor polls: MCA hopes to emerge from ashes of GE14’s scorching defeat

Party has no definitive target but hopes for a ‘breakthrough’.

Ideas: Reforms needed for MACC in tackling Malaysia's low CPI score

Ideas: Reforms needed for MACC in tackling Malaysia's low CPI score

These include the creation of an independent anti-corruption commission.
Omicron subvariant more contagious, but not more severe - Denmark

Omicron subvariant more contagious, but not more severe - Denmark

BA. 2 subvariant currently dominant in Denmark.

As Omicron ebbs, England revives Plan A: living with Covid

As Omicron ebbs, England revives Plan A: living with Covid

A lawmaker says new restrictions are 'unlikely, unnecessary, politically impossible.'

'Sorted': Zii Jia, Jin Wei can compete in international events again - BAM

'Sorted': Zii Jia, Jin Wei can compete in international events again - BAM

The players have been released from their contracts with BAM.

Kota Tinggi Umno Youth will not support 'frogs' from Bersatu

Kota Tinggi Umno Youth will not support 'frogs' from Bersatu

This comes after reports saying three Bersatu reps are rejoining Umno.
Covid-19 (Jan 27): 5,439 cases, hospitalisation up

Covid-19 (Jan 27): 5,439 cases, hospitalisation up

UPDATED 6.46PM | Hospital bed utilisation for Covid-19 remains below 80 percent except in Malacca.

Tebrau Bersatu head quits party, backs Umno's Hasni as MB

Tebrau Bersatu head quits party, backs Umno's Hasni as MB

UPDATED 4.08PM | Mazlan Bujang was Johor Bersatu chief before Muhyiddin Yassin assumed his post.

Documentary on Kelantan tiger attacks to be released next month

Documentary on Kelantan tiger attacks to be released next month

It will look at potential causes for the attacks in Orang Asli villages.

LETTER | Will Covid-19 numbers for last year be repeated this year?

LETTER | Will Covid-19 numbers for last year be repeated this year?

If so, 2022 will be another lost year.
Ex-Johor MB Osman Sapian's son to contest in state polls

Ex-Johor MB Osman Sapian's son to contest in state polls

Nornekman is eyeing late father's Kempas seat.

Court frees Macau scam suspect from restriction order

Court frees Macau scam suspect from restriction order

Poca order quashed after lawyer argues such scam not 'organised violence'.

Fresh calls to probe Azam after corruption ranking drops below 2012 level

Fresh calls to probe Azam after corruption ranking drops below 2012 level

UPDATED 1.13PM | PKR MPs cite govt's refusal to act on MACC chief for ranking drop.

PKR, Amanah take 20 seats each in Johor but door still open for Muda

PKR, Amanah take 20 seats each in Johor but door still open for Muda

However, some in PKR are unhappy over seat distribution.

LETTER | What is in a logo?

LETTER | What is in a logo?

A logo is only as good as the brand.

LETTER | Why non-Muslims barred from religious travel?

LETTER | Why non-Muslims barred from religious travel?

Are pilgrimages, religious travel the exclusive right of Muslims?

Too early to nominate Johor MB - Maszlee

Too early to nominate Johor MB - Maszlee

'Let's focus on winning elections first.'

US responds to Russia security demands as Ukraine tensions mount

US responds to Russia security demands as Ukraine tensions mount

Russia warns sanctions on Putin equals to severing diplomatic relations.

Minds behind N Korea's secretive weapons

Minds behind N Korea's secretive weapons

Kim Jong Un appears to be taking steps to institutionalise the missile forces.
N Korea fires two missiles in latest testing frenzy

N Korea fires two missiles in latest testing frenzy

The missiles landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

Appeals court rejects Najib’s bid to reinstate account mismanagement suit

Appeals court rejects Najib’s bid to reinstate account mismanagement suit

The decision to reject the appeal is unanimous.

Squabble begins over Harapan's fate after PKR 'flies solo'

Squabble begins over Harapan's fate after PKR 'flies solo'

Ramasamy says the problem with Harapan was Mahathir, not the logo.

Shahril: Umno-PAS cooperation in Johor will dim if attacks persist

Shahril: Umno-PAS cooperation in Johor will dim if attacks persist

Party info chief says Umno's 'friend' is treating it like an enemy.

COMMENT | Has our higher education been mutilated?

COMMENT | Has our higher education been mutilated?

‘I trust that my candid views will be viewed positively…’
Comedian Pian Cecupak dies at age 52

Comedian Pian Cecupak dies at age 52

His body will be buried before zuhur prayers today, sister says.
Floods: Agriculture, fisheries, livestock sectors record losses of over RM90m

Floods: Agriculture, fisheries, livestock sectors record losses of over RM90m

7,578 agrofood industry entrepreneurs nationwide were affected by the floods.

PKR strategist: Use of party logo in Johor will be a 'litmus test'

PKR strategist: Use of party logo in Johor will be a 'litmus test'

A good outcome can mean the use of the PKR logo in GE15.

COMMENT | Muda should not hitch its wagon to Harapan

COMMENT | Muda should not hitch its wagon to Harapan

A pity if Muda became part of fumbling opposition.

Omicron wave has begun, but KJ hopeful vaccines will put a lid on it

Omicron wave has begun, but KJ hopeful vaccines will put a lid on it

4,744 cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday, the highest since Dec 11.
YOURSAY | ‘MACC must first clean up its own house’

YOURSAY | ‘MACC must first clean up its own house’

‘I am jealous of Singapore which has come out within the top 10.’
Pejuang pans PKR for using own logo amid calls for opposition unity

Pejuang pans PKR for using own logo amid calls for opposition unity

Why isn't Anwar using the Harapan logo, Marzuki asks.

Crypto money laundering rises 30pct in 2021 - analysis firm

Crypto money laundering rises 30pct in 2021 - analysis firm

Cybercriminals laundered over RM138b in crypto since 2017 - Chainalysis.

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 27): 12 reported fatalities, total at 31,930

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 27): 12 reported fatalities, total at 31,930

No new deaths in five states, three FTs

Ships contract: Investigators believe broker siphoned RM24m

Ships contract: Investigators believe broker siphoned RM24m

Claims made but no actual work done, sources say.

Health Ministry refutes claim placebos used in Covid-19 vaccination

Health Ministry refutes claim placebos used in Covid-19 vaccination

Pharmaceutical manufacturers follow global standards - Health Ministry.

Harapan's logo problem

Harapan's logo problem

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