Archive - 17 February 2022

Former govt agency director held for alleged graft

Former govt agency director held for alleged graft

Suspect allegedly received RM31,629 bribe to approve tender.
Ex-aide of Penang assembly speaker to serve 30 months in jail

Ex-aide of Penang assembly speaker to serve 30 months in jail

This is for outraging the modesty of a woman four years ago.
Siti Kasim to contest in Batu for GE15

Siti Kasim to contest in Batu for GE15

The lawyer is one of 5 candidates announced by Gerak Independent.
Minister orders MDA to evaluate Covid self-test kits

Minister orders MDA to evaluate Covid self-test kits

This follows complaints of tests producing dubious results.
Group: Religious authority 'negligent' in registering Loh's children as Muslims

Group: Religious authority 'negligent' in registering Loh's children as Muslims

MCCBCHST points out it's wrong for mufti to say children can decide.
Images show Russian military activity near Ukraine still high - satellite firm

Images show Russian military activity near Ukraine still high - satellite firm

Western countries warn there's growing Russian military presence.
More lenient guidelines for Covid-19 close contacts soon

More lenient guidelines for Covid-19 close contacts soon

Minister expected to announce new quarantine requirements next week.
MOH to change Covid reporting as cases and hospitalisations 'decouple'

MOH to change Covid reporting as cases and hospitalisations 'decouple'

New daily cases will now be released the next morning.
Panel finds Dutch used excessive violence in Indonesian independence war

Panel finds Dutch used excessive violence in Indonesian independence war

The findings are unsurprising.
Phenomenal response to Professor Koko in collaboration with Monsta

Phenomenal response to Professor Koko in collaboration with Monsta

The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) together with the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB) recently launched a video commercial to deliver a consumer-friendly message about the health benefits of Malaysian COCOA that viewers of all ages can appreciate.
Singapore president hits brakes on Pausi, Roslan’s executions

Singapore president hits brakes on Pausi, Roslan’s executions

Lawyers claim the Malaysian and Singaporean are intellectually challenged.

Single mum barred from meeting kids again, 'higher' permission needed

Single mum barred from meeting kids again, 'higher' permission needed

Loh Siew Hong had bought gifts in anticipation of meeting her children.
1MDB scandal: June 3 hearing of prosecution's bid for a stay order

1MDB scandal: June 3 hearing of prosecution's bid for a stay order

On High Court's order to return properties seized from Najib, wife, others.

US senior diplomat reaffirms Asean’s position in US Indo-Pacific strategy

US senior diplomat reaffirms Asean’s position in US Indo-Pacific strategy

This includes security matters and securing supply chains.

MACC needs more time to probe littoral combat ships saga

MACC needs more time to probe littoral combat ships saga

UPDATED 7.24PM | This is as it needs to obtain documents from a decade ago.
M'sia supports Prak Sokhonn as Asean special envoy to Myanmar

M'sia supports Prak Sokhonn as Asean special envoy to Myanmar

Asean foreign ministers are attending a two-day retreat in Kuala Lumpur.
DAP: If PM won't convene a pandemic committee, dissolve it

DAP: If PM won't convene a pandemic committee, dissolve it

Special Committee on Pandemic Management was formed last Sept 2.

Championing Malay rights must not be at expense of others, says Anwar

Championing Malay rights must not be at expense of others, says Anwar

'Many look down on Malays as well. This is the problem now.'
MP: Is govt having cold feet on anti-defection law?

MP: Is govt having cold feet on anti-defection law?

This comes after minister raised concerns on anti-hopping definition.

Muhyiddin offers self as Johor economic adviser if PN wins polls

Muhyiddin offers self as Johor economic adviser if PN wins polls

The ex-Johor MB says will create job opportunities, skills training.
Court to hear Rosmah’s objection to DPP Sri Ram representing self

Court to hear Rosmah’s objection to DPP Sri Ram representing self

This is over Rosmah's bid to disqualify Sri Ram as prosecutor.
Johor Bersatu sees red over allegations ex-chief joining Warisan

Johor Bersatu sees red over allegations ex-chief joining Warisan

However, Mazlan says he has yet to decide whether to join.

Mufti: Loh's children don't want to return to their mum

Mufti: Loh's children don't want to return to their mum

'They want to go to a religious school.'
Anwar sidesteps poser on Rafizi's return for now

Anwar sidesteps poser on Rafizi's return for now

PKR president promises to address the matter at a later date.


Lokman took down Covid posts linked to KJ’s defamation suit: Lawyer

Lokman took down Covid posts linked to KJ’s defamation suit: Lawyer

He is complying with a court order.
Pfizer-BioNTech Omicron vaccine delayed - BioNTech CEO

Pfizer-BioNTech Omicron vaccine delayed - BioNTech CEO

Delay due to slow data gathering.
MP SPEAKS | Federal Constitution change needed to give S'wak 'premier' bite

MP SPEAKS | Federal Constitution change needed to give S'wak 'premier' bite

Title will not be recognised outside Sarawak otherwise.
US has 'no intention' to engage with China on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

US has 'no intention' to engage with China on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

It will instead talk to regional allies who share same vision.
Law to ban smoking will be introduced- Khairy

Law to ban smoking will be introduced- Khairy

Tobacco use is the leading cause of cancer.

Muhyiddin: Zahid visited with pile of files, asking for help

Muhyiddin: Zahid visited with pile of files, asking for help

He said Najib also asked to drop Sri Ram as prosecutor.
M’sian Bar files to quash ruling that it breached statutory duty

M’sian Bar files to quash ruling that it breached statutory duty

They filed the review application last December.

Moderna eyes booster by August, unclear if Omicron-specific needed

Moderna eyes booster by August, unclear if Omicron-specific needed

Decision will be made when clinical data available.
Penang Mufti wants separated children to see parents as often as possible

Penang Mufti wants separated children to see parents as often as possible

He says familial bonds are important even if they have different religions.
TNBX inks agreement with Allianz General, Anora to offer SuriaShield to Solar PV users

TNBX inks agreement with Allianz General, Anora to offer SuriaShield to Solar PV users

TNBX, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Bhd, has embarked on a partnership with Allianz General and Anora Agency to offer SuriaShield™ a jointly owned brand by TNBX and Anora Agency, to solar photovoltaic users in Malaysia.
PSC's meeting with SC on Azam shares postponed

PSC's meeting with SC on Azam shares postponed

No new date for meeting yet - Wong Chen.
Canada police threaten protesters with arrest; govt links blockade to extremists

Canada police threaten protesters with arrest; govt links blockade to extremists

Muda will use own logo in Johor polls

Muda will use own logo in Johor polls

The party wants to establish its own identity in first outing.
US disputes Russian troops withdrawal from Ukraine border

US disputes Russian troops withdrawal from Ukraine border

Senior US official says troops presence increased but offered no evidence.
Activist Fahmi charged for satire jabbing PAS over beer ban

Activist Fahmi charged for satire jabbing PAS over beer ban

UPDATED 11.20AM | Post of 'Carlsberg' and PAS logo.
Singapore keeps 2022 growth forecast as economy stays on recovery path

Singapore keeps 2022 growth forecast as economy stays on recovery path

The global economic recovery faces risks from mounting price pressures.

Leissner testifies 'greed and ambition' motivated 1MDB bribery

Leissner testifies 'greed and ambition' motivated 1MDB bribery

He is star witness in criminal trial of Roger Ng.
COMMENT | Premier Abang Jo must show he’s the boss now

COMMENT | Premier Abang Jo must show he’s the boss now

He needs a smooth ride and total support of his team.

COMMENT | Harapan’s fatal attraction to Muda

COMMENT | Harapan’s fatal attraction to Muda

Horrendous mistake with Mahathir's Bersatu.
Review of supplementary electoral rolls open until March 17

Review of supplementary electoral rolls open until March 17

Four methods of review have been prepared.
Sabah’s five-decades-old claim to be paid soon – Ongkili

Sabah’s five-decades-old claim to be paid soon – Ongkili

'The state will receive an almost five times increase in annual grants.'

Former CM Yong: Sabah should focus on restoring Yang di-Pertua Negara title

Former CM Yong: Sabah should focus on restoring Yang di-Pertua Negara title

'Time to revert to original term via constitutional change.'
'Tan Sri' pays up over RM100K, domestic worker heads home

'Tan Sri' pays up over RM100K, domestic worker heads home

Malaysiakini exposed her ordeal last year.

COMMENT | Those who hail Saddam Hussein should not be raising children

COMMENT | Those who hail Saddam Hussein should not be raising children

Unilateral conversion robs the child of the right of his or her religious freedom.

Deputy CM Jeffrey Kitingan to head Sabah special committee on foreign workers

Deputy CM Jeffrey Kitingan to head Sabah special committee on foreign workers

The state is inundated with illegal immigrants.

Johor DAP feud defused, rebels come to a compromise

Johor DAP feud defused, rebels come to a compromise

They urge state chief Liew Chin Tong to reconcile with opponents.


YOURSAY | Minister’s SOP violations: PM misses the point

YOURSAY | Minister’s SOP violations: PM misses the point

‘Any law by Parliament, if violated, is a crime.’

Shafie's schedule hints at Warisan's interest in DAP, Bersatu seats

Shafie's schedule hints at Warisan's interest in DAP, Bersatu seats

The seats Warisan will possibly contest are Permas, Bekok and Johor Jaya.

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 17): 21 reported fatalities, total at 32,180

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 17): 21 reported fatalities, total at 32,180

No new deaths in 7 states, 3 FTs.
Johor polls: Voters hope for stricter SOP

Johor polls: Voters hope for stricter SOP

Many raise concern over Omicron.
Johor postal voters concerned over glitches on EC website as deadline looms

Johor postal voters concerned over glitches on EC website as deadline looms

They can’t register their account to apply for postal voting.

Covid-19: Over 3,000 healthcare workers tested positive last week

Covid-19: Over 3,000 healthcare workers tested positive last week

The total for this year so far is more than 7,700.