Archive - 9 February 2022

Witness lied on use of computer for contract supporting letter – Peter Anthony

Witness lied on use of computer for contract supporting letter – Peter Anthony

He testified that the witness has never stepped into his office. 
Cabinet agrees to subsidies for poultry farmers – Ronald Kiandee

Cabinet agrees to subsidies for poultry farmers – Ronald Kiandee

'The subsidy period is from Feb 5 to June 4.'
DOE completing investigation on Pulau Burung landfill fire

DOE completing investigation on Pulau Burung landfill fire

'DOE will continue to monitor air quality in the area.'
PM announces improved Keluarga Malaysia Flood Aid for affected MSMEs

PM announces improved Keluarga Malaysia Flood Aid for affected MSMEs

The government will give grants worth RM3,000 through Tekun Nasional. 
PKR and Muda say waiting on each other for seat negotiation

PKR and Muda say waiting on each other for seat negotiation

UPDATED 11.05PM | They did not reveal the seats under negotiation.
Mara case: MACC records statements from three more individuals

Mara case: MACC records statements from three more individuals

The investigation is expected to take two weeks. 
PN hopes SOP for Johor polls will be campaign, voter-friendly

PN hopes SOP for Johor polls will be campaign, voter-friendly

Component parties will strengthen their machinery.
Policy on anti-party hopping provisions, limiting PM’s term presented to MPs

Policy on anti-party hopping provisions, limiting PM’s term presented to MPs

It was for their feedback and views.
Just bring in tom yam, not Covid-19, Perak MB tells Thai workers

Just bring in tom yam, not Covid-19, Perak MB tells Thai workers

He hopes that implementation of the SOP be tightened.
PKR leader upset Amanah gave up Puteri Wangsa to Muda

PKR leader upset Amanah gave up Puteri Wangsa to Muda

UPDATED 8.53PM | It is one of the six state seats given to Muda to contest.
Dr M close to full recovery, able to carry out daily activities

Dr M close to full recovery, able to carry out daily activities

'There were times when I was not hopeful of recovery.'
Sabah AG: NCA is non-binding until conditions met

Sabah AG: NCA is non-binding until conditions met

UPDATED 7.48PM | Agreement also subject to due diligence, she says. 
Teen mum remanded seven days over newborn’s death

Teen mum remanded seven days over newborn’s death

Police are also looking for her boyfriend over an alleged rape.
Discord in Johor DAP over 'axed' candidates as polls loom

Discord in Johor DAP over 'axed' candidates as polls loom

Central leadership has intervened to resolve the crisis between the two camps.
Developer wants to settle lawsuit over Melaka Gateway coastal project

Developer wants to settle lawsuit over Melaka Gateway coastal project

This is over the state govt's termination order of the project.
M'sian Space Board Act 2022 to regulate country's space activities

M'sian Space Board Act 2022 to regulate country's space activities

The act was gazetted on Jan 25, says Mosti.

T'ganu PKR Youth leader hits back at remarks over sexual harassment report

T'ganu PKR Youth leader hits back at remarks over sexual harassment report

She says two reports had been made over defamatory remarks.

Amanah, DAP to give Muda six seats, four previously won by Harapan

Amanah, DAP to give Muda six seats, four previously won by Harapan

UPDATED 5PM | Harapan had allocated all Bersatu seats between the component parties.

Bersatu rep seeks to strike out parts of lawyer's defence statement

Bersatu rep seeks to strike out parts of lawyer's defence statement

This concerns rape allegations involving Bersatu members linked to him.
TM clarifies it is Menara TM tenant, not involved in its sale

TM clarifies it is Menara TM tenant, not involved in its sale

The building is on the market for an undisclosed amount.
Cops confirm seven deaths in custody, one involved criminal element

Cops confirm seven deaths in custody, one involved criminal element

UPDATED 6.23PM | Unit to investigate transparently without any compromise.

PAS leader: With right plan, PN can surprise Umno in its southern fortress

PAS leader: With right plan, PN can surprise Umno in its southern fortress

Bersatu and PAS will also combine their respective machinery to battle Umno.

Have you ever done these activities during Chap Goh Meh?

Have you ever done these activities during Chap Goh Meh?

This year, the 15th of February is the Lantern Festival or more widely known as Chap Goh Meh (in Hokkien term it means the 15th day of the Chinese New Year) that marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebration.

MyCC fails appeal to reinstate RM10m fine against MAS, AirAsia

MyCC fails appeal to reinstate RM10m fine against MAS, AirAsia

UPDATED 5.26PM | Federal Court dismisses leave to appeal decision to set aside fine.
Covid-19 (Feb 9): 17,134 cases, highest since Sept 17 last year

Covid-19 (Feb 9): 17,134 cases, highest since Sept 17 last year

UPDATED 7.30PM | Meanwhile, Putrajaya cases yesterday reached a record high.

Malaysia urged to contribute 'fair share' towards global Covid war chest

Malaysia urged to contribute 'fair share' towards global Covid war chest

M'sia's share estimated at US$90m (RM377m).

Malaysian screenwriter’s film nominated for Oscar

Malaysian screenwriter’s film nominated for Oscar

Adele Lim co-wrote the screenplay for Disney’s 'Raya and The Last Dragon'. 
Coalition of states 'deeply concerned' with HK media suppression

Coalition of states 'deeply concerned' with HK media suppression

They cite the closure of several news outlets in recent years.
Johor polls: Muda’s adversaries write off its appeal on the ground

Johor polls: Muda’s adversaries write off its appeal on the ground

Umno, PAS, Bersatu say Muda is only popular online.
Johor polls set for March 12, nomination on Feb 26

Johor polls set for March 12, nomination on Feb 26

UPDATED 1.33PM | Early voting will be on March 8.
Muhyiddin tests positive for Covid-19

Muhyiddin tests positive for Covid-19

'I am only experiencing mild symptoms and in good condition.'
Don't 'weaponise' pandemic to suppress minimum wage - labour group

Don't 'weaponise' pandemic to suppress minimum wage - labour group

This comes after MEF say minimum wage rise will adversely businesses.

Reopening borders will allow medical tourists to return to Malaysia – APHM

Reopening borders will allow medical tourists to return to Malaysia – APHM

Their medical care has been halted since early 2020.
Hard to prove politicians paid to switch parties - MACC chief

Hard to prove politicians paid to switch parties - MACC chief

Azam Baki says MACC supports having a law on political funding.

Kanibongan hit by big flood first time in 23 years - residents

Kanibongan hit by big flood first time in 23 years - residents

Even houses on high stilts are affected.
Court stays hearing of Grab's challenge against RM86.77m proposed fine

Court stays hearing of Grab's challenge against RM86.77m proposed fine

Company was fined for allegedly breaking competition laws.

LETTER | Discard losing full vaccinated status ‘threat’ to allure booster

LETTER | Discard losing full vaccinated status ‘threat’ to allure booster

Is there no other option to encourage them to come forward?
No enforcement against Perak cave temples pending govt decision - lawmakers

No enforcement against Perak cave temples pending govt decision - lawmakers

The opposition reps also confirm eviction notices have not been rescinded.
MP SPEAKS | Ensure enough supplies, affordable prices of RTK self-test kits

MP SPEAKS | Ensure enough supplies, affordable prices of RTK self-test kits

This is especially when demands increase due to the Omicron variant.
559 flood victims in Pitas still at two relief centres

559 flood victims in Pitas still at two relief centres

The centres are at Dewan Kampung Kusilad and Dewan Kampung Sinukab.
Over 12.6 million M’sian adult population given booster dose as of Feb 8

Over 12.6 million M’sian adult population given booster dose as of Feb 8

Meanwhile, over 2.7 million adolescents have completed vaccination.
SPM in 100 MINUTES to help students in their final leg of race leading to SPM Exams

SPM in 100 MINUTES to help students in their final leg of race leading to SPM Exams

Students can register for FREE and start their revision.

Covid-19 reinfection can have psychological impact on patients

Covid-19 reinfection can have psychological impact on patients

Patients experience stress, depression, anxiety in addition to lingering Covid symptoms.
A-Level: All you need to know

A-Level: All you need to know

A-Level are one of the most popular pre-university pathways among students. However, many are still in the dark as to what this prestigious program is all about. This article will act as your guide and discuss what A-Level is and why it may be the next step in your education path.

Global Covid response programme 'running on fumes' amid budget shortfall

Global Covid response programme 'running on fumes' amid budget shortfall

Only five percent of donations sought have been raised.

HK reports first death linked to Covid-19 in 5 months

HK reports first death linked to Covid-19 in 5 months

A 73-year-old man died after testing positive in preliminary screening.
High Court allows TNB to quash RM1.8 billion tax claim

High Court allows TNB to quash RM1.8 billion tax claim

IRB filed the claim, arguing that TNB is not an electricity producer.

M'sia economy likely rebounded in Q4 2021, Omicron a threat - Reuters poll

M'sia economy likely rebounded in Q4 2021, Omicron a threat - Reuters poll

The economy shrunk 4.5pct amid the July-September lockdown period.
COMMENT | M'sian 5G rollout - Exhibit 'A' for misplaced solutions

COMMENT | M'sian 5G rollout - Exhibit 'A' for misplaced solutions

The Single Wholesale Network system should not be used for 5G.
Join forces with us to end forced labour, say UK and US envoys

Join forces with us to end forced labour, say UK and US envoys

Both UK and US are ready to work together with Malaysia.

Kula: PM must order relevant parties to attend Indonesian workers MOU talks

Kula: PM must order relevant parties to attend Indonesian workers MOU talks

He says Home Ministry and Immigration Department's absence stymies accountability.
Court grants Mareva injunction to freeze Najib's assets

Court grants Mareva injunction to freeze Najib's assets

He can only withdraw up to RM100,000 monthly from his bank accounts.
Johor PKR deputy chief likely to take on a 'frog' in GE15

Johor PKR deputy chief likely to take on a 'frog' in GE15

Jimmy Puah is also expected to sit out of the snap state polls.

Compulsory booster dose for umrah a requirement by Saudi Arabia

Compulsory booster dose for umrah a requirement by Saudi Arabia

The Saudi govt issued a circular on this, says Minister Idris Ahmad.

COMMENT | PAS engaging in backyard politics on world stage

COMMENT | PAS engaging in backyard politics on world stage

It is absurd to expect an extreme unit like Taliban to change.
Avoid open burning in current hot, dry weather - DOE

Avoid open burning in current hot, dry weather - DOE

Rainfall will decline during this phase of the Northeast Monsoon, it says.

YOURSAY | Hadi overstepping his bounds as special envoy

YOURSAY | Hadi overstepping his bounds as special envoy

‘He applauds this atrocious new Afghan regime. We should be appalled.’
Covid-19 deaths (Feb 9): 13 reported fatalities, total at 32,056

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 9): 13 reported fatalities, total at 32,056

Deaths are still on a downtrend even as active cases surge.

Quarter of UK employers cite long-Covid as driving absences - survey

Quarter of UK employers cite long-Covid as driving absences - survey

Even mild Covid-19 can result in long-term illness.
Masters swimmer Cindy Ong slams age discrimination in sports

Masters swimmer Cindy Ong slams age discrimination in sports

She's been barred from a championship despite meeting merits.
Full border reopening soon?

Full border reopening soon?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.