Archive - 21 February 2022

Respect state laws - deputy minister on unilateral conversion

Respect state laws - deputy minister on unilateral conversion

We should not stoke controversy, says Ahmad Marzuk.

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Overseas-born kids pass final citizenship hurdle: Printer issues

Overseas-born kids pass final citizenship hurdle: Printer issues

Moms arrive at 2.30pm, get certs at 6pm.

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PSM debuts film director as sole Johor candidate

PSM debuts film director as sole Johor candidate

Arangkannal Rajoo to contest Kota Iskandar.

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MPMMN sets One Family One Home target

MPMMN sets One Family One Home target

The government has discussed strategies to build 500,000 affordable homes nationwide.

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NZ's Ardern signals mandates will ease after Omicron peaks

NZ's Ardern signals mandates will ease after Omicron peaks

Protestors want govt to scrap vaccine mandates.

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Perak cancels sale of old Istana Raja Muda

Perak cancels sale of old Istana Raja Muda

Received objections from community, says MB.

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Death penalty erodes M'sia's efforts to save citizens abroad - Amnesty

Death penalty erodes M'sia's efforts to save citizens abroad - Amnesty

NGO says if death penalty wrong in another country, it's also wrong here.

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State can’t side-step Constitution in fatwa review issue: Sisters in Islam

State can’t side-step Constitution in fatwa review issue: Sisters in Islam

Fatwa in 2019 labeled SIS as deviant.

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A father's love: Tycoon pens letter for daughter's political debut

A father's love: Tycoon pens letter for daughter's political debut

Lee Kim Yew shows his support for Dian Lee's involvement in Muda.

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Covid-19 infections at Perak matriculation college under control

Covid-19 infections at Perak matriculation college under control

Deputy minister says the matter was handled well by Gopeng health office.

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Amend Constitution so Syariah Courts can review fatwa - lawyers

Amend Constitution so Syariah Courts can review fatwa - lawyers

Empower state Syariah Courts, says Musa Awang.

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Stop playing with lives in eastern Ukraine, Germany tells Russia

Stop playing with lives in eastern Ukraine, Germany tells Russia

Come back to negotiating table, says Annalena Baerbock.

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Syed Saddiq coy if Muda will contest against PKR

Syed Saddiq coy if Muda will contest against PKR

He only committed to not contesting seats PKR won in 2018.

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Selangor to work with Mysa on potential illegal dumpsites - exco

Selangor to work with Mysa on potential illegal dumpsites - exco

It can help obtain satellite observation data.

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Biden agrees in principle to Ukraine summit with Putin

Biden agrees in principle to Ukraine summit with Putin

But only if an invasion hasn't happened, says White House.

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MP: Permit requirement for ceramah regressive, may lead to bias

MP: Permit requirement for ceramah regressive, may lead to bias

Teo points out such permits are no longer a necessity.

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US plans to cut ties with targeted Russian banks if Ukraine invaded - sources

US plans to cut ties with targeted Russian banks if Ukraine invaded - sources

It aims to hurt the Russian economy.

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111,807 applications for foreign workers received - Saravanan

111,807 applications for foreign workers received - Saravanan

Of the total, 77,848 applications are for workers in the manufacturing sector.

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EU countries to ask top diplomat to increase climate action

EU countries to ask top diplomat to increase climate action

It's to help clinch tougher emissions-cutting goals from individual countries.

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Myanmar junta urges Asean envoy not to engage with 'terrorist' groups

Myanmar junta urges Asean envoy not to engage with 'terrorist' groups

Divisions have emerged in bloc over how to restore stability.

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Australia wants 'full investigation' into China laser incident - Morrison

Australia wants 'full investigation' into China laser incident - Morrison

A Chinese navy vessel had directed a laser at an Australian military aircraft.

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Zafrul: Govt has taken responsive, proactive steps in handling crisis

Zafrul: Govt has taken responsive, proactive steps in handling crisis

The vaccination programme is one measure, he says.

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Education Ministry yet to decide on PT3 implementation - minister

Education Ministry yet to decide on PT3 implementation - minister

Radzi says MOE still looking into the issue.

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Muda announces lawyer and activists for three Johor seats

Muda announces lawyer and activists for three Johor seats

UPDATED 3.25PM | The seats are Tenang, Bukit Kepong, and Bukit Permai.

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Nova MSC collaborates with AMO and RHAZES to bring SELENA+ to mainstream adoption

Nova MSC collaborates with AMO and RHAZES to bring SELENA+ to mainstream adoption

Nova MSC which is the exclusive distributor of EyRIS products, has signed a MoU with the AMO and RHAZES, a tele-pharmacy platform provider, to bring its AI Deep Learning Technology, SELENA+ to mainstream adoption in Malaysia.

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LETTER | From two of us, GI candidates - a response to TK Chua

LETTER | From two of us, GI candidates - a response to TK Chua

Chua doesn't understand the what and why of GI candidates.

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Labour activist: Amend Constitution to improve worker rights

Labour activist: Amend Constitution to improve worker rights

He says M'sia lagging behind neighbours Cambodia, the Philippines.

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LETTER | Opposition needs to find more substantive issues

LETTER | Opposition needs to find more substantive issues

Save the trash talk and help save taxpayers' money.

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Loh's children wish to be with their mum, video reveals

Loh's children wish to be with their mum, video reveals

They said so when Loh asked who they wanted to stay with.

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Anwar: PKR willing to cooperate if Muda shares similar manifesto

Anwar: PKR willing to cooperate if Muda shares similar manifesto

Johor PKR previously said negotiations with Muda unsuccessful.

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Apex court rules judicial power for S'gor Syariah court unconstitutional

Apex court rules judicial power for S'gor Syariah court unconstitutional

UPDATED 2.57PM | It was a unanimous decision by CJ-led nine-member bench.

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Carve success through your camera lens

Carve success through your camera lens

Do not wear the camera on your head and record your entire video that way. Your viewers can get nauseous and even end up vomiting because the first-person perspective of your video can cause motion sickness.

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Court allows Loh to reunite with her three children

Court allows Loh to reunite with her three children

UPDATED 12.40PM | Judge allows habeas corpus application by the single mother.

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Doing well while doing good! ESG for SMEs CIMB GreenBizReady

Doing well while doing good! ESG for SMEs CIMB GreenBizReady

COMMENT | The case against an anti-hopping law

COMMENT | The case against an anti-hopping law

Legislation only treats the symptoms of party-hoping, not the disease.

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Zahid ready for 'sumpah laknat' to refute Muhyiddin's 'piles of files' claim

Zahid ready for 'sumpah laknat' to refute Muhyiddin's 'piles of files' claim

'Show proof of the truth,' says Umno president.

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Canada's capital secured and cleaned up after weeks-long protests

Canada's capital secured and cleaned up after weeks-long protests

Finally, on Sunday, the police ended the three-week occupation of Ottawa.

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Country sees 10th custodial death two months into 2022

Country sees 10th custodial death two months into 2022

The detainee has been confirmed as Covid-19 positive after he died.

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Russia and Belarus extend military drills; Biden cancels Delaware trip

Russia and Belarus extend military drills; Biden cancels Delaware trip

Satellite images show Russian armour and troops close to Ukraine.

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Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid-19, welcomes back tourists

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid-19, welcomes back tourists

Over 50 international flights will reach the country throughout the day.

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Hong Kong's 'zero-Covid' success now worsens strains of Omicron spike

Hong Kong's 'zero-Covid' success now worsens strains of Omicron spike

Steps that saved lives are making life unbearable.

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LETTER | Be as transparent as possible on opening borders

LETTER | Be as transparent as possible on opening borders

It should be worked out comprehensively and strategically.

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Anwar pans 'false narrative' on political stability, unity

Anwar pans 'false narrative' on political stability, unity

Primary focus should be to resolve issues affecting the people.

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Understanding the power of young voters

Understanding the power of young voters

By looking at GE14, Malaysiakini intends to underscore the importance of their votes.

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YOURSAY | Rafizi will make the right decision at the right time

YOURSAY | Rafizi will make the right decision at the right time

'‘If you still love your party, come back and save it.'

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Covid-19 (Feb 20): 26,832 new cases, 37 new deaths

Covid-19 (Feb 20): 26,832 new cases, 37 new deaths

The latest R-number (Feb 19) has been trending downwards the past week.

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COMMENT | Harapan never slew Goliath, it is part of Goliath

COMMENT | Harapan never slew Goliath, it is part of Goliath

Goliath is not BN or even PN, it is the system.

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Silent abuse: Parents call for holistic solution to heavy school bags

Silent abuse: Parents call for holistic solution to heavy school bags

School children carrying such heavy bags can be seen as abuse.

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COMMENT | Affordable housing issue: People’s needs or private profits?

COMMENT | Affordable housing issue: People’s needs or private profits?

Are houses really affordable and can the PM keep his promises?

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Muhyiddin and financial crisis

Muhyiddin and financial crisis

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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