Archive - 18 February 2022

Two men dressed as women posing in front of Johor palace detained

Two men dressed as women posing in front of Johor palace detained

They took indecent pictures in front of Laman Mahkota Istana Bukit Serene.
Peter Anthony trial: Defence closes case

Peter Anthony trial: Defence closes case

Oral submissions will be on March 31.
Ceramah allowed in Johor polls but limited to 100 pax

Ceramah allowed in Johor polls but limited to 100 pax

UPDATED 11.28PM | It can only be held at party offices, official operations rooms.
5 new faces among 16 sworn in as S’wak CM political secretaries

5 new faces among 16 sworn in as S’wak CM political secretaries

They are GPS members who will serve a two-year term.
MH370: Transport Ministry to consult Australian authority on new leads

MH370: Transport Ministry to consult Australian authority on new leads

It will engage ATSB on review of documents produced by British engineer.
'Datuk' charged with submitting false papers involving Mitra funds

'Datuk' charged with submitting false papers involving Mitra funds

Director pleads not guilty to 35 counts of making false claims.
PN to finalise candidates for Johor polls today - Muhyiddin

PN to finalise candidates for Johor polls today - Muhyiddin

'No issues on cooperation as only three parties involved in talks.'
Minister: Lawmakers who quit party can contest seats under anti-hopping law

Minister: Lawmakers who quit party can contest seats under anti-hopping law

Govt is expected to do away with Article 48(6) of Constitution.
PM: MOH given 2-3 weeks to present proposals on border reopening

PM: MOH given 2-3 weeks to present proposals on border reopening

Both health and economic factors must be carefully considered.
English health chiefs urge Johnson not to be 'gung-ho' with Covid plan

English health chiefs urge Johnson not to be 'gung-ho' with Covid plan

The UK may soon end all pandemic restrictions.
AGC: Can review teen mum's murder charge after rape probe

AGC: Can review teen mum's murder charge after rape probe

15-year-old raped by boyfriend last year.
Court orders Agenda Daily to take down article on PM

Court orders Agenda Daily to take down article on PM

Order issued as part of Ismail Sabri’s defamation suit against news portal.
COMMENT | Addressing smoking needs more than a blanket ban

COMMENT | Addressing smoking needs more than a blanket ban

A comprehensive strategy is required or it will end up like drugs.
Get Enough Protein to Support Your Immune System

Get Enough Protein to Support Your Immune System

When it comes to protein, many would usually relate it first with bodybuilding, fitness and workouts.
Ministries to table memorandum to resolve DNB, 5G issue

Ministries to table memorandum to resolve DNB, 5G issue

Cabinet ministers' memorandum due next month.
PN offers Johor 10-year economic plan if it wins state polls

PN offers Johor 10-year economic plan if it wins state polls

Muhyiddin says plan will cover all economic areas.
Ex-deputy director given discharge not amounting to acquittal for money laundering

Ex-deputy director given discharge not amounting to acquittal for money laundering

A compound of RM30 million was imposed on him.

Be a boss instead of appeasing 'lesser leaders', Zaid tells Rafizi

Be a boss instead of appeasing 'lesser leaders', Zaid tells Rafizi

Forming own party can resolve Rafizi's predicament, he says.

Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as Covid surges

Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as Covid surges

Deaths of two toddlers due to the infection exacerbated concerns.
Kuwaiti waiting for MACC to turn up since offering dirt on Jho Low last year

Kuwaiti waiting for MACC to turn up since offering dirt on Jho Low last year

MACC not responding to queries if it followed through with the offer.
NZ police say talks, not force, best way to handle anti-vaccine protest

NZ police say talks, not force, best way to handle anti-vaccine protest

Cops say heavy-handed enforcement will only turn protests violent.
McDonald's to take action on manager over abusive texts to dyslexic staff

McDonald's to take action on manager over abusive texts to dyslexic staff

Fast-food giant says manager's conduct 'unacceptable'.
Aker Solutions manager in the dock again

Aker Solutions manager in the dock again

He is charged with providing a false statement to CCM in 2017.
Staying at home again? Check if your electrical appliances are water and energy-saving.

Staying at home again? Check if your electrical appliances are water and energy-saving.

How you can save a penny by understanding better your home appliances to decrease water and electricity bills while improving quality living?
Covid: MOH urges pregnant mothers to get booster dose

Covid: MOH urges pregnant mothers to get booster dose

They are in the high-risk group to get severe Covid-19 infection.

Sabak Bernam school cleaners demand unpaid wages

Sabak Bernam school cleaners demand unpaid wages

Minimum wage cleaners say unpaid since November.
Embrace the new normal with new improved masks from Durio!

Embrace the new normal with new improved masks from Durio!

Durio PPE Sdn Bhd is the largest manufacturer of melt-blown fabric (middle filter layer of masks) in Malaysia and is committed to quality by specializing in high filtration efficiency and airflow comfort of masks.
PKR leader threatens retaliation if Muda goes against them

PKR leader threatens retaliation if Muda goes against them

UPDATED 3.38PM | Johor polls seat talks between the two parties have broken down.
Chin Tong speaks up on 'elites vs grassroots' in Johor DAP

Chin Tong speaks up on 'elites vs grassroots' in Johor DAP

Johor DAP chief says he exercised utmost restraint.
Myanmar junta, ousted government fight for recognition at top UN court

Myanmar junta, ousted government fight for recognition at top UN court

'The junta is not the government of Myanmar.'

LETTER | Political branding: The cruelty of vanity

LETTER | Political branding: The cruelty of vanity

Branding is the key to winning the hearts of youth.
LETTER | What is Gerak Independent up to?

LETTER | What is Gerak Independent up to?

Why are they directing their frustration at the opposition?

Ebit Liew charged with 11 counts of sexual harassment

Ebit Liew charged with 11 counts of sexual harassment

This is in relation to lewd images and messages.
DAP: Charging artist Fahmi displays BN-PN insecurities

DAP: Charging artist Fahmi displays BN-PN insecurities

Space for criticism disappearing, says Lim.
Amanah unveils Johor line-up, replacements for defectors to PKR

Amanah unveils Johor line-up, replacements for defectors to PKR

This includes replacements for defectors to PKR.
MP SPEAKS | Zuraida should reconsider plans to merge palm oil agencies

MP SPEAKS | Zuraida should reconsider plans to merge palm oil agencies

Such a step might be an exercise in futility.
WHO exhorts 7-day quarantine for close contacts as M'sia plans to ease rules

WHO exhorts 7-day quarantine for close contacts as M'sia plans to ease rules

Testing must be carried out by professionals.

Senior MACC officer gets 3 years, whipping in missing RM25m case

Senior MACC officer gets 3 years, whipping in missing RM25m case

UPDATED 1.51PM | The cash evidence was stolen from another major corruption case.
Rosmah's money laundering, tax evasion case vacated due to Covid-19

Rosmah's money laundering, tax evasion case vacated due to Covid-19

One of her lawyerstested positive yesterday.
Even Health Minister agreed to reopen borders - Muhyiddin

Even Health Minister agreed to reopen borders - Muhyiddin

'It's proposal by NRC, not my own.'
Muda accuses PKR of ending talks, prepared to go without pact

Muda accuses PKR of ending talks, prepared to go without pact

Syed Saddiq says the party leadership will decide on the way forward.

COMMENT | Women's Ministry a part-time marriage counselling outfit?

COMMENT | Women's Ministry a part-time marriage counselling outfit?

‘No certificate, no marriage’- couples have to attend two days of boring talks.

Make syllabus more digital-friendly to reduce bag weight - Harapan

Make syllabus more digital-friendly to reduce bag weight - Harapan

Opposition says Education Ministry should adopt recommendations immediately.
Single mum claims kids 'brainwashed, blackmailed' to reject her

Single mum claims kids 'brainwashed, blackmailed' to reject her

'They were told father would commit suicide.'

COMMENT | Post-retirement, what now?

COMMENT | Post-retirement, what now?

Think 'ikigai', the Japanese concept of motivation for living.
COMMENT | Give legal protection to children in conflict with the law

COMMENT | Give legal protection to children in conflict with the law

A 15-year-old girl was charged with the murder of her newly born baby.

Anti-hopping rules to be tabled in Johor if BN wins again: Hasni

Anti-hopping rules to be tabled in Johor if BN wins again: Hasni

'This will be the main agenda'.

What are you waiting for? Ingat blasts govt for unilateral conversion inaction

What are you waiting for? Ingat blasts govt for unilateral conversion inaction

Arun Dorasamy: Why isn’t govt following the 2018 Federal Court decision?

YOURSAY | Wrong to ‘manipulate’ children in conversion row

YOURSAY | Wrong to ‘manipulate’ children in conversion row

‘What was the Perlis mufti thinking with his stunt?’

Covid-19 (Feb 17): 39 deaths, 26,701 new cases

Covid-19 (Feb 17): 39 deaths, 26,701 new cases

Hospitalised Covid-19 patients up 117 pct.
How a Saudi woman's iPhone revealed hacking around the world

How a Saudi woman's iPhone revealed hacking around the world

It all started with a software glitch on her iPhone.
Health Ministry to submit border reopening SOP proposal - Azmin

Health Ministry to submit border reopening SOP proposal - Azmin

Senior minister says the matter is being studied carefully.
Dutch apologise for violence in Indonesian War of Independence

Dutch apologise for violence in Indonesian War of Independence

Historical review shows they used excessive violence on Indonesians.

Indira 'devastated' over another mother's rights denied

Indira 'devastated' over another mother's rights denied

Having gone through similar experience, Indira urges Loh to stay hopeful.