Archive - 3 February 2022

Floods: Selangor govt estimates losses at RM1.4b

Floods: Selangor govt estimates losses at RM1.4b

This includes an estimated RM400m for infrastructure repairs.

Muhyiddin: I feel shame being associated with party that has a convict boss

Muhyiddin: I feel shame being associated with party that has a convict boss

He refutes Najib's claims of betrayal during the Sabah polls.

Madpet calls for contempt of court against home minister, IGP

Madpet calls for contempt of court against home minister, IGP

It's for obstructing custodial deaths inquests from being completed on time.

MetMalaysia: Several episodes of heavy rain expected until March

MetMalaysia: Several episodes of heavy rain expected until March

The country tends to receive strong and continuous 10-20kph winds.

Muafakat Nasional alive unless general assembly changes decision - Annuar

Muafakat Nasional alive unless general assembly changes decision - Annuar

'It's up to the top leadership to decide,' he says.

Cops quiz Azam Baki whistleblower

Cops quiz Azam Baki whistleblower

This was over 2 stories she wrote concerning the MACC chief's shareholdings.

Health Ministry to extend contracts of medical assistants amid talks of protest

Health Ministry to extend contracts of medical assistants amid talks of protest

Extension for other cohorts will be done in phases.

Warisan wants carbon trading deal axed after Kitingan's error exposed

Warisan wants carbon trading deal axed after Kitingan's error exposed

Shafie Apdal says the matter was never approved by the Sabah assembly.

Groups demand probe into sale of forest lands on the internet

Groups demand probe into sale of forest lands on the internet

They include land within forest reserves and indigenous customary land.

Wee: Punishing driving schools is RTD head's personal view

Wee: Punishing driving schools is RTD head's personal view

The transport minister says the move is not his ministry's policy.

PKR leadership elections to feature online voting

PKR leadership elections to feature online voting

PKR likely the first local political party to adopt hybrid election system.

Cops investigating fifth custodial death case in three weeks

Cops investigating fifth custodial death case in three weeks

Detainee dies in Kuantan hospital after being transferred to lock-up from prison.

Govt studying proposal to implement speed limit in selected zones in KL

Govt studying proposal to implement speed limit in selected zones in KL

FT Ministry will take into account the interests of all parties.

MOH will only recommend opening borders with higher booster rates - KJ

MOH will only recommend opening borders with higher booster rates - KJ

Health minister urges all to get their Covid-19 booster shots.

National TVET council endorses establishment of coordination body

National TVET council endorses establishment of coordination body

It will be involved directly in human capital development.

Witness: Zahid's recorded minutes on extending UKSB's contract not a directive

Witness: Zahid's recorded minutes on extending UKSB's contract not a directive

This is over the Foreign Visa System implementation.

Umno veep: Genuine power-sharing needed, not appointing token non-Malays

Umno veep: Genuine power-sharing needed, not appointing token non-Malays

BN should focus on multiracial voters in Johor and ignore PAS.

Initial investigations into Kota Kemuning church fire show no foul play

Initial investigations into Kota Kemuning church fire show no foul play

No casualties but 80-90 pct of the church was destroyed.

Pasir Gudang MP: Muhyiddin's legacy will end up in 'dustbin of history'

Pasir Gudang MP: Muhyiddin's legacy will end up in 'dustbin of history'

Hassan Karim says ex-PM will be remembered for betraying Pakatan Harapan.

Covid-19 (Feb 3): 5,720 new cases reported

Covid-19 (Feb 3): 5,720 new cases reported

This brings cumulative infections to 2,887,780.

Avian or Evian problem? PMO gaffe has netizens crying 'fowl'

Avian or Evian problem? PMO gaffe has netizens crying 'fowl'

Participants served Evian at cost of living council meeting.

Marina apologises for gaffe attributing Dr M's threats to rival Ghazali Shafie

Marina apologises for gaffe attributing Dr M's threats to rival Ghazali Shafie

She wrote that home minister threatened to shoot Vietnamese refugees in the 1970s.

Hearing of Rosmah’s bid to disqualify Sri Ram postponed to Feb 17

Hearing of Rosmah’s bid to disqualify Sri Ram postponed to Feb 17

The prosecution needs more time to respond to Rosmah’s application.
'Have election rules changed?' - Najib asks after Johor Bersatu gathering

'Have election rules changed?' - Najib asks after Johor Bersatu gathering

'They are sitting closely together, are they not afraid of Covid?'

Johor polls' SOP will be 'slightly different' due to Omicron, says KJ

Johor polls' SOP will be 'slightly different' due to Omicron, says KJ

This is as an Omicron spike is expected during the Johor election.

Seputeh MP horrified by cop's 'whip migrants' suggestion

Seputeh MP horrified by cop's 'whip migrants' suggestion

Teresa Kok reminds whipping is seen as barbaric act.

MP SPEAKS | Centralised labour quarters will improve workers' welfare

MP SPEAKS | Centralised labour quarters will improve workers' welfare

More need to be built to ensure adequate housing conditions for workers.

Khairy sues Lokman, Islamic preacher over vax-linked online posts

Khairy sues Lokman, Islamic preacher over vax-linked online posts

Health minister claims the defendants committed defamation through online postings.
Govt will not force Covid-19 jabs on children - KJ

Govt will not force Covid-19 jabs on children - KJ

UPDATED 1.25PM | He says govt will encourage vaccination instead of compelling.

No MCA leader charged with corruption, reminds Wee

No MCA leader charged with corruption, reminds Wee

He wants voters to stop associating party with alleged corruption in BN.

PKR MP: Ismail's govt must be upfront about littoral combat ship saga

PKR MP: Ismail's govt must be upfront about littoral combat ship saga

Country's largest defence procurement marred by several controversies.

LETTER | Healthy diet can prevent cervical cancer, protect against HPV

LETTER | Healthy diet can prevent cervical cancer, protect against HPV

HPV is responsible for over 90pct of cervical cancer cases.

LETTER | For me, shocking news about Bersatu's plan to sack Zuraida

LETTER | For me, shocking news about Bersatu's plan to sack Zuraida

As a key player in the plantations sector, I am truly disgusted…

Church in Kota Kemuning destroyed in late night fire

Church in Kota Kemuning destroyed in late night fire

UPDATED 10.12PM | No casualties were reported from the incident.

Wan Saiful: Ismail Sabri only PM thanks to our support

Wan Saiful: Ismail Sabri only PM thanks to our support

Don’t forget: We backed you, despite Umno preferring Zahid.

COMMENT | See Russia-Ukraine tension through peace lens

COMMENT | See Russia-Ukraine tension through peace lens

Give diplomacy a chance to take its course.
Biden plans Asia trip, region to remain focus - US official

Biden plans Asia trip, region to remain focus - US official

He will make several stops during a visit to Asia in May.
One year since Myanmar coup, UN Security Council backs 'will of the people'

One year since Myanmar coup, UN Security Council backs 'will of the people'

The council calls for the release of all those arbitrarily detained.

COMMENT | Southeast Asia's new-old cold war

COMMENT | Southeast Asia's new-old cold war

China appears to have the upper hand in the region for now.
YOURSAY | 'MACC weaponised to protect the corrupt'

YOURSAY | 'MACC weaponised to protect the corrupt'

'Is it still credible to investigate any case with integrity?'

Stop implementation of JKMPay's cashless project - Ras Adiba

Stop implementation of JKMPay's cashless project - Ras Adiba

Senator says it didn't seek the prior views of people with disabilities.
Covid-19 deaths (Feb 3): 7 reported fatalities, total at 31,992

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 3): 7 reported fatalities, total at 31,992

This time, Kelantan recorded the highest number of new deaths.

Johor polls: Political parties hope for some relaxation on physical campaigning

Johor polls: Political parties hope for some relaxation on physical campaigning

If SOP is too tight, campaigning will not be conducive.
Zahid: BN won't use exact mould applied in Malacca for Johor polls

Zahid: BN won't use exact mould applied in Malacca for Johor polls

This includes the formula for the selection of candidates.
Bersatu moves to 'kill' Zuraida first

Bersatu moves to 'kill' Zuraida first

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