Archive - 23 February 2022

RON97 up two sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 up two sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

Retail price of RON97 will increase to RM3.29 per litre.

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Najib missed the point on Goldman Sachs job lobbying, says rep

Najib missed the point on Goldman Sachs job lobbying, says rep

Lee points out just using position for job lobbying constitutes power abuse.

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Border reopening, vaccine R&D on PM’s agenda for Thailand visit

Border reopening, vaccine R&D on PM’s agenda for Thailand visit

Economic cooperation will also be discussed.

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Anwar loses appeal to reinstate suit seeking sodomy conviction invalidation

Anwar loses appeal to reinstate suit seeking sodomy conviction invalidation

Bench rules High Court right to strike out Anwar's originating summons.

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Zahid to send legal letter over Mahathir’s ‘lobbying’ claim

Zahid to send legal letter over Mahathir’s ‘lobbying’ claim

Umno president accuses ex-PM of lying, demands apology.

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MB: Long queue due to flood aid recipients choosing cash method

MB: Long queue due to flood aid recipients choosing cash method

'Situation became uncontrollable after many chose to come early.'

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AGC rejects representation by politician’s wife to drop drug charges

AGC rejects representation by politician’s wife to drop drug charges

Three charges of trafficking and cultivating cannabis remain.

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Sajat’s gender still male in M’sia - deputy minister

Sajat’s gender still male in M’sia - deputy minister

Marzuk says this after entrepreneur legally changes gender in Australia.

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Leissner had affairs with three M'sians, two are politically connected

Leissner had affairs with three M'sians, two are politically connected

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker says no 'direct' benefit from relationships.

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China vows to join fight global plastic waste as UN talks loom

China vows to join fight global plastic waste as UN talks loom

China has so far introduced harsher punishments and other measures.

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Muhyiddin: Muda is too 'muda', unstructured with few members

Muhyiddin: Muda is too 'muda', unstructured with few members

Muda is 'certainly an unproven party', adds PN chairperson.

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Weekly updates on adverse effects following Covid immunisation

Weekly updates on adverse effects following Covid immunisation

NPRA checking if 22 deaths linked to booster jabs.

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Reinfections with Omicron subvariants are rare, Danish study finds

Reinfections with Omicron subvariants are rare, Danish study finds

Newer subvariant of Omicron can reinfect individuals who had 'original' strain.

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M'sia ailing from poor labour standards, minister warns of blacklist action

M'sia ailing from poor labour standards, minister warns of blacklist action

'Domestic worker abuse cases damaging country's good name.'

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Najib: My kids never worked for Goldman Sachs

Najib: My kids never worked for Goldman Sachs

He says they never received the purported offers.

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Leissner mentions 'bribery' involving ex-BNM governor's husband in trial

Leissner mentions 'bribery' involving ex-BNM governor's husband in trial

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker could not verify if bribe was paid.

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DAP man cries vote-buying as PN rival dishes free food, motor oil and cash

DAP man cries vote-buying as PN rival dishes free food, motor oil and cash

PN's Tan Lek Khang says he's been holding such programmes for three years.

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Polls watchdogs find 60 misconducts, irregularities in S'wak election

Polls watchdogs find 60 misconducts, irregularities in S'wak election

Bulk of misconduct committed by incumbent GRS coalition.

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Rosmah’s defence closes case in solar corruption trial

Rosmah’s defence closes case in solar corruption trial

UPDATED 4.02PM | A total of 25 witnesses testified in 42 days of trial.

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Group wants RM1,500 min wage: 'BN, Harapan promised this'

Group wants RM1,500 min wage: 'BN, Harapan promised this'

This amount was promised in past election, says Arutchelvan.

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Kepong MP chides Ismail Sabri’s 'double-standards' cabinet

Kepong MP chides Ismail Sabri’s 'double-standards' cabinet

He says govt not taking its own Covid-19 SOPs seriously.

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Allianz Malaysia delivers resilient results in 2021; takes RM5.69 billion in GWP

Allianz Malaysia delivers resilient results in 2021; takes RM5.69 billion in GWP

Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) Group today reported earnings for the financial year 2021.

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COMMENT | Cracking the code to cut back misinformation

COMMENT | Cracking the code to cut back misinformation

Balancing freedom of expression with targeting misinformation is an ongoing challenge.

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Ramkarpal asks if EAIC took statement from ex-IGP

Ramkarpal asks if EAIC took statement from ex-IGP

MP says probe's effectiveness 'under spotlight' due to nature of allegations.

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APHM finds influx of paediatric Covid-19 patients in private hospitals

APHM finds influx of paediatric Covid-19 patients in private hospitals

It urges parents to vaccinate their children to protect them.

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Socialist detainee turned millionaire Tan Kai Hee dies aged 85

Socialist detainee turned millionaire Tan Kai Hee dies aged 85

Former comrade Syed Husin Ali is saddened by the loss.

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COMMENT | Loh Siew Hong is a good mother

COMMENT | Loh Siew Hong is a good mother

Abuse victim, chef, entrepreneur.

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'If I had cronies, I can take care of them myself' - Mahathir

'If I had cronies, I can take care of them myself' - Mahathir

UPDATED 2.08PM | 'There was no nepotism when I governed.'

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Very small clot risk after first AZ Covid shot - UK studies

Very small clot risk after first AZ Covid shot - UK studies

Between 1-3 cases found for every million doses.

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LFL condemns S'pore's contempt charges against lawyer for death row M'sians

LFL condemns S'pore's contempt charges against lawyer for death row M'sians

Charges brought on lawyer based on conduct during proceedings.

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'Holding their hands tight' - Loh fears losing her kids again

'Holding their hands tight' - Loh fears losing her kids again

'We hope no one will disturb us and break us apart again.'

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Dr M likens 'Malu Apa Bossku' to urinating in front of foreign dignitary

Dr M likens 'Malu Apa Bossku' to urinating in front of foreign dignitary

UPDATED 1.35PM | He says this was the culture promoted by BN and Najib.

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Cancer Screening and Early Detection Save Lives

Cancer Screening and Early Detection Save Lives

Discover the major breakthroughs in cancer treatments and more from the expert!

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Warisan, PSB hold unofficial meetings to form Bornean Alliance

Warisan, PSB hold unofficial meetings to form Bornean Alliance

Shafie and Baru have held talks on new alliance to face GE15.

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Baby formula makers still breaking global marketing rules - report

Baby formula makers still breaking global marketing rules - report

Marketing promotes formula over WHO-recommended breastmilk, boosting sales.

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HK to enforce mass testing amid predicted Covid-19 surge

HK to enforce mass testing amid predicted Covid-19 surge

City authorities say coming 1 to 3 months 'crucial'.

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Biden puts sanctions on Russian banks and elites

Biden puts sanctions on Russian banks and elites

US President says Ukraine invasion has begun.

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Canada announces economic sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis

Canada announces economic sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis

Trudeau also says he is authorising additional troops to the region.

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LETTER | Local candidate can address local issues

LETTER | Local candidate can address local issues

'I have lived around Wangsa Maju for 32 years.'

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Poverty pushes Rohingya kids out of school, into work and marriage

Poverty pushes Rohingya kids out of school, into work and marriage

According to activists, many girls are trafficked to Malaysia.

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LETTER | 5G under DNB is riskier and costs more

LETTER | 5G under DNB is riskier and costs more

Method good in theory but many factors hold it back.

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Goldman-Najib meeting to secure jobs for children, report says

Goldman-Najib meeting to secure jobs for children, report says

This said to be in return for business with bank.

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Loophole for developers: Cutting forest reserve projects into small pieces

Loophole for developers: Cutting forest reserve projects into small pieces

No need to make EIA public if project is under 500ha.

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PAS spiritual leader calls for ceasefire with Umno

PAS spiritual leader calls for ceasefire with Umno

Hashim Jasin urges both sides to treat Johor clash as 'sibling rivalry'.

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MCMC ordered to review telco towers construction specifications

MCMC ordered to review telco towers construction specifications

A safety audit method is needed following the Ipoh incident - Annuar.

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UN Myanmar expert says junta using new Russian, Chinese arms against civilians

UN Myanmar expert says junta using new Russian, Chinese arms against civilians

Weapons transferred include drones, fighter jets, armoured vehicles.

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Explainer: How Western sanctions might target Russia

Explainer: How Western sanctions might target Russia

The Western bloc has several means at its disposal.

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Bridge collapse in Raub, lorry driver injured

Bridge collapse in Raub, lorry driver injured

Cops say collapse believed to be due to heavy rain.

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Nur Sajat legally changes her gender to 'female' in Australia

Nur Sajat legally changes her gender to 'female' in Australia

She is very pleased and feels she has been reborn.

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YOURSAY | Who 'scammed' M'sia most – Dr M, Najib or Muhyiddin?

YOURSAY | Who 'scammed' M'sia most – Dr M, Najib or Muhyiddin?

'All are betrayers, kleptocrats, extremists in once beautiful nation.'

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Malaysiakini CEO Premesh Chandran to step down

Malaysiakini CEO Premesh Chandran to step down

He says it’s time to let the next generation lead Malaysiakini.

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Covid-19 (Feb 22): 27,179 new cases, 43 new fatalities

Covid-19 (Feb 22): 27,179 new cases, 43 new fatalities

This is a 182.8pct spike in cases from 14 days ago.

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The fearmongering Dewan debates against international treaties

The fearmongering Dewan debates against international treaties

I tried my level best to moderate and pacify the tense atmosphere.

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Internet addiction, lack of effective parental control increases cybersecurity risks

Internet addiction, lack of effective parental control increases cybersecurity risks

Minister Annuar Musa says important to monitor children's internet usage.

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Top psychiatrist warns of impact on Loh's children

Top psychiatrist warns of impact on Loh's children

The children are under immense pressure and are domestic violence witnesses.

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Women and landmark rulings

Women and landmark rulings

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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Umno and the curse oath

Umno and the curse oath

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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