Archive - 30 January 2022

Umno rep denies withdrawing support for Kedah govt

Umno rep denies withdrawing support for Kedah govt

'There was no talk or discussion on this topic,' says Norsabrina.

MACC probing Maszlee, sources say over alleged graft as minister

MACC probing Maszlee, sources say over alleged graft as minister

Ex-education minister is alleged to have accepted monies, Vellfire from companies.

Covid-19 (Jan 30): 4,915 new cases, R-number at 1.14

Covid-19 (Jan 30): 4,915 new cases, R-number at 1.14

Active cases also expected to climb as new infections outpace recoveries.

Umno denies bribing ex-Bersatu reps to defect

Umno denies bribing ex-Bersatu reps to defect

Ahman Maslan says they quit Bersatu voluntarily and with a clear conscience.

PKR Youth eyes six candidates in Johor polls

PKR Youth eyes six candidates in Johor polls

They are targetting urban as well as rural seats.

Amid outcry from disabled, Rina says JKMPay deters aid abuse

Amid outcry from disabled, Rina says JKMPay deters aid abuse

Disabled activist challenges minister to show stats to back her claims.

Taiwan VP, in US, repeats accusation China blocked vaccine access

Taiwan VP, in US, repeats accusation China blocked vaccine access

Beijing has angrily denied trying to stop Taiwan from getting vaccines.
Philippines orders law enforcers to probe online threat against Marcos Jr

Philippines orders law enforcers to probe online threat against Marcos Jr

He is a clear favourite in the upcoming presidential elections.
Special unit to investigate custodial death of mentally ill man

Special unit to investigate custodial death of mentally ill man

Police believe he attacked his father.

Johor Bersatu leader mocks outgoing Larkin rep's reasons for quitting

Johor Bersatu leader mocks outgoing Larkin rep's reasons for quitting

Izhar has expressed his support for BN when making the announcement.
Saravanan to meet companies incurring US export bans

Saravanan to meet companies incurring US export bans

The manpower department will carry out an immediate investigation.
Umno refuses to be PAS' 'divorcee' - party veep

Umno refuses to be PAS' 'divorcee' - party veep

UPDATED 2.55PM | 'Serves Bersatu right, PAS can divorce them.'

MP SPEAKS | Government must be transparent on LCS saga

MP SPEAKS | Government must be transparent on LCS saga

It is one the largest defence procurement in Malaysia’s history.
‘Companies doing business with Myanmar complicit in murder, atrocities’

‘Companies doing business with Myanmar complicit in murder, atrocities’

It is imperative that the military's funds are targeted.
Forget about Finas, critic tells local film makers

Forget about Finas, critic tells local film makers

Finas leaders have no clue of their responsibilities - Hassan Muthalib.

LETTER | Steps to reduce electricity tariff without subsidies

LETTER | Steps to reduce electricity tariff without subsidies

Plenty of opportunities and solutions to reduce the electricity tariff.
COMMENT | Warisan and PBM can expect a rough ride

COMMENT | Warisan and PBM can expect a rough ride

Absent Malay support and taint of political frogs.

2022-01-30

2022-01-30

Puad turns 'lame duck' slur on Hadi as Umno-PAS feud builds

Puad turns 'lame duck' slur on Hadi as Umno-PAS feud builds

Hadi has recently accused Umno of being ungrateful.
Man convicted in London for stalking tennis champion Raducanu

Man convicted in London for stalking tennis champion Raducanu

Man was captured several times on door camera footage.

COMMENT | Kit Siang shouldn't parrot US propaganda on Venezuela

COMMENT | Kit Siang shouldn't parrot US propaganda on Venezuela

Lim needs to explore the problems of countries backed by US.
Brian Gomez and his Merdekarya dream

Brian Gomez and his Merdekarya dream

MALAYSIANSKINI | Artist aims to keep grassroots music sustainable.

Elections during Covid-19: Reforms can cure ailing democracy

Elections during Covid-19: Reforms can cure ailing democracy

Broaden special voting arrangements to increase voting opportunities.

Joni Mitchell removes music from Spotify over vaccine misinformation

Joni Mitchell removes music from Spotify over vaccine misinformation

Canadian singer protests streaming service giving voice to misinformation.

HISTORY | Karpal Singh - staunch defender of the Constitution

HISTORY | Karpal Singh - staunch defender of the Constitution

He was ‘a legend in law and politics’.
Year after Myanmar coup, families of detainees seek answers

Year after Myanmar coup, families of detainees seek answers

Junta has not disclosed number of people in detention.

Support parents of disabled kids, experts urge more respite care

Support parents of disabled kids, experts urge more respite care

Respite care allows time to rest, run errands without worrying.

Johor Bersatu man questions timing of Mazlan's quit move

Johor Bersatu man questions timing of Mazlan's quit move

'When elections, things like quitting the party seem to happen.'

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 30): 5 reported fatalities, lowest in 9 months

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 30): 5 reported fatalities, lowest in 9 months

To date, 759 Covid deaths reported this month.

YOURSAY | Going ape in defence of palm oil

YOURSAY | Going ape in defence of palm oil

‘I think Zuraida has watched one too many ‘Planet of The Apes’ movies.’
Only 4,227 flood aid online applications received - deputy minister

Only 4,227 flood aid online applications received - deputy minister

Flood victims urged to submit applications before March 31.