Archive - 19 February 2022

US VP Harris warns Russia of 'unprecedented' economic costs if it invades Ukraine

US VP Harris warns Russia of 'unprecedented' economic costs if it invades Ukraine

NATO member states also vow coordinated economic sanctions.
Main border reopening most likely second quarter this year - KJ

Main border reopening most likely second quarter this year - KJ

Khairy says it would be a more realistic target.
Lawyer urges MACC to probe Thomas-Tan allegations

Lawyer urges MACC to probe Thomas-Tan allegations

He says everyone involved including cops, prosecutors, whistleblower must be investigated.
Last batch of Johor PKR candidates revealed, includes ex-Amanah rep

Last batch of Johor PKR candidates revealed, includes ex-Amanah rep

Anwar says party could no longer wait for Muda.
Govt holding engagement sessions on RM1.5k minimum wage - PM

Govt holding engagement sessions on RM1.5k minimum wage - PM

Ismail Sabri says consultation needed for holistic implementation.
Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine declare full military mobilisation

Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine declare full military mobilisation

They also ordered evacuation of women, children yesterday.
PM launches 'JaminKerja', aims to provide 600k jobs

PM launches 'JaminKerja', aims to provide 600k jobs

It also has an allocation of RM4.8 billion.
Bersih calls on EC to assist Covid-19 positive voters

Bersih calls on EC to assist Covid-19 positive voters

Group says EC must create best mechanisms to help people vote.
As Hadi scorns at Muda, DAP Youth vice-chief brings up PAS' 'parasitic' past

As Hadi scorns at Muda, DAP Youth vice-chief brings up PAS' 'parasitic' past

'PAS was once allied with DAP and PKR.'
Tycoon did not bribe me to let son off drug charge

Tycoon did not bribe me to let son off drug charge

Tommy Thomas asserts that he never acted corruptly.
Ex-cop Kimberly Potter sentenced to 2 years in Daunte Wright killing

Ex-cop Kimberly Potter sentenced to 2 years in Daunte Wright killing

Kimberly Potter mistook her handgun for her taser in firing on Wright.
DAP: Is ceramah capacity 2,000 for PN but 100 for others?

DAP: Is ceramah capacity 2,000 for PN but 100 for others?

Guan Eng claims double standard by the EC.

COMMENT | 'Generational End Game' for smoking can be a good idea

COMMENT | 'Generational End Game' for smoking can be a good idea

A total outright ban is impossible to implement.
Loke sets record straight over 'rubbish' purge claim in Johor DAP

Loke sets record straight over 'rubbish' purge claim in Johor DAP

He also stressed that no one threatened the party's leadership.
Loh's journey - from abused wife to fighting mum

Loh's journey - from abused wife to fighting mum

'So many challenges! But I accept them all.'
COMMENT | Radical young or same old, same old?

COMMENT | Radical young or same old, same old?

Is Muda ready to ditch harmful race-based policies?
NGOs lambasts JKMPay’s cashless project, calling it 'discriminatory'

NGOs lambasts JKMPay’s cashless project, calling it 'discriminatory'

Programme neglects views of people with disabilities.
Man awaiting trial dies in police custody

Man awaiting trial dies in police custody

The cause of death is yet to be determined.
In Johor, Harapan struggles for a new order after slaying Goliath

In Johor, Harapan struggles for a new order after slaying Goliath

Liew Chin Tong breaks down the challenges facing his party.

PN candidates to be vetted by police and MACC - Muhyiddin

PN candidates to be vetted by police and MACC - Muhyiddin

'All 56 seats have been settled.'

Johor polls: PBM mulls contesting more than two seats

Johor polls: PBM mulls contesting more than two seats

'Candidates are young, experienced and have served the people.'

Kit Siang: Low voter turnout will see repeat of Malacca polls

Kit Siang: Low voter turnout will see repeat of Malacca polls

'Another BN victory might lead to early GE amid Covid-19.'
‘Chin Tong ordered to contest Johor seat despite reluctance’

‘Chin Tong ordered to contest Johor seat despite reluctance’

He prefers to vie for a parliament seat instead of state.

Muhyiddin hints country in financial trouble, vows to reveal details

Muhyiddin hints country in financial trouble, vows to reveal details

He says the situation is not as rosy as Umno is letting on.

YOURSAY | Glad maid finally paid, now what about ‘Tan Sri’?

YOURSAY | Glad maid finally paid, now what about ‘Tan Sri’?

‘He should not get away by paying the bare minimum.’

Covid-19 (Feb 18): 27,808 new cases, nearly quarter million active cases

Covid-19 (Feb 18): 27,808 new cases, nearly quarter million active cases

There're 233,065 active cases, up 250pct compared to 14 days ago.

Hadi cautions Malay youths not to take Muda bait, says it's DAP's doing

Hadi cautions Malay youths not to take Muda bait, says it's DAP's doing

PAS president likens Muda to Amanah, which he claims created by DAP.