Archive - 5 February 2022

MACC probes Mara after leaks implicate execs in financial misconduct

MACC probes Mara after leaks implicate execs in financial misconduct

The allegations were raised in a document dated Jan 30.
Mining Kenderong forest: Perak MB says licensees still need approval

Mining Kenderong forest: Perak MB says licensees still need approval

NGO claims permanent reserve excised for proposed logging and tin-mining project.

Chicken prices: Selangor sets RM8 ceiling price at two PKPS outlets

Chicken prices: Selangor sets RM8 ceiling price at two PKPS outlets

The state government has allocated 50,000 chickens to be sold.
Syed Saddiq apologises over swipe at PKR's Tiram rep

Syed Saddiq apologises over swipe at PKR's Tiram rep

The posting has since been deleted.
Maszlee aims to make Simpang Renggam a PKR fixed deposit

Maszlee aims to make Simpang Renggam a PKR fixed deposit

Prior to 2018, Simpang Renggam was a Gerakan safe seat.
COMMENT | This year's top five CNY TV commercials on YouTube

COMMENT | This year's top five CNY TV commercials on YouTube

Big corporations producing festive season tv commercials a M'sian staple for decades.

Boarding school students not taking SPM to continue lessons online

Boarding school students not taking SPM to continue lessons online

Those who went home for the CNY holidays won't be allowed back.

Portal denies PM's 'fake news' claim, says article a 'political analysis'

Portal denies PM's 'fake news' claim, says article a 'political analysis'

Agenda Daily CEO clarifies publication harboured no ill intentions against Ismail Sabri.

Umno has its own strategy to introduce candidates for Johor state election

Umno has its own strategy to introduce candidates for Johor state election

Pakatan Harapan has been introducing its candidates since Jan 4.
Covid-19 (Feb 5): 9,117 cases, highest since Oct 8

Covid-19 (Feb 5): 9,117 cases, highest since Oct 8

Klang Valley had the most cases at 3,074.

PKR to start announcing candidates next week - Anwar

PKR to start announcing candidates next week - Anwar

PKR president adds Muda also negotiating over seats with his party.

Mahathir discharged from IJN

Mahathir discharged from IJN

The circumstances of his latest hospitalisation remain unclear.

Hospital cleaners rev up for Penang-Putrajaya bike ride

Hospital cleaners rev up for Penang-Putrajaya bike ride

Motorcycle convoy members will submit memorandum to KJ in Putrajaya.


COMMENT | Covid-19: M'sia ready to move to endemic phase?

COMMENT | Covid-19: M'sia ready to move to endemic phase?

People want restrictions lifted to return to normalcy and allow economic recovery.

Dr M pens message to boost Pejuang's morale ahead of Johor polls

Dr M pens message to boost Pejuang's morale ahead of Johor polls

The ex-premier is currently undergoing treatment in IJN.

Zahid: Hadi should switch profession from politician to zoologist

Zahid: Hadi should switch profession from politician to zoologist

This comes after PAS president labelled Umno 'lame duck'.

Ottawa police vow crackdown on 'dangerous' trucker protest praised by Trump

Ottawa police vow crackdown on 'dangerous' trucker protest praised by Trump

Truckers have shut down capital for eight days, demand end to vaccine mandates.

After Evian 'leak', Kepong MP wants govt to tighten belt for health and wealth

After Evian 'leak', Kepong MP wants govt to tighten belt for health and wealth

This follows a leaked video showing Evian water served at PM-chaired meeting.

Lips sealed over first RCI meeting on Tabung Haji

Lips sealed over first RCI meeting on Tabung Haji

RCI member says details of meeting cannot be disclosed.

Germany should send Ukraine weapons, says MSC chief-designate

Germany should send Ukraine weapons, says MSC chief-designate

Germany has a long-standing policy of not exporting weapons to war zones.

SAM: Perak govt must re-gazette Kenderong forest reserve

SAM: Perak govt must re-gazette Kenderong forest reserve

The forest is set to become a victim of a mining project.

Inside US raid on ISIS leader: Months of preparation, then a deadly blast

Inside US raid on ISIS leader: Months of preparation, then a deadly blast

'You will die if you don't get out,' says a woman recounting the US warnings.
Use social media to campaign in Johor polls - Zahid reminds BN

Use social media to campaign in Johor polls - Zahid reminds BN

Using social media allows quick response to issues raised by voters.

US Covid deaths surpass 900,000, driven in part by Omicron surge

US Covid deaths surpass 900,000, driven in part by Omicron surge

The bulk of Omicron patients requiring hospitalisation were unvaccinated individuals.
Kitingan seeks to discredit Al Jazeera carbon trading exposé

Kitingan seeks to discredit Al Jazeera carbon trading exposé

This comes as more press him for answers over the Nature Conservation Agreement.
Open letter calls for end to labour 'syndicates' in M'sia-Bangladesh deal

Open letter calls for end to labour 'syndicates' in M'sia-Bangladesh deal

The letter reveals a cache of leaked information.

YOURSAY | Blind obedience never turns out well, even for PAS

YOURSAY | Blind obedience never turns out well, even for PAS

‘Don’t ask questions even when money is missing.’
Johor polls: Bersatu Youth wants 30pct of PN candidates to be young

Johor polls: Bersatu Youth wants 30pct of PN candidates to be young

'It's the best strategy,' says Bersatu Youth chief.

Muda-Harapan talks going well, seats yet to be finalised: Syed Saddiq

Muda-Harapan talks going well, seats yet to be finalised: Syed Saddiq

He says Muda's focus is not just on seats.

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 5): 11 reported fatalities, total at 32,011

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 5): 11 reported fatalities, total at 32,011

Four died before they could receive treatment at a hospital.
SRC case judge Mohd Nazlan promoted to Court of Appeal

SRC case judge Mohd Nazlan promoted to Court of Appeal

Meanwhile, Court of Appeal judge Mohamad Zabidin elevated to Federal Court.

Guan Eng touts Harapan as 'stable' choice for Johor

Guan Eng touts Harapan as 'stable' choice for Johor

Harapan going through a rough patch itself with PKR using own logo.