Archive - 24 February 2022

PICKids: Walk-in vaccination at select locations from March 1

PICKids: Walk-in vaccination at select locations from March 1

State health departments will issue list of relevant PPVs.
M'sia to evacuate 11 citizens from Ukraine - PM

M'sia to evacuate 11 citizens from Ukraine - PM

Evacuation via Poland, 782km by road.
‘Harapan should terminate cooperation with Muda’

‘Harapan should terminate cooperation with Muda’

PKR and Muda set to clash in Larkin.
Nato warplanes alerted, troop increase on eastern flank

Nato warplanes alerted, troop increase on eastern flank

Preparations to defend allied territory after Russia invaded Ukraine.
CAP: Limit self-test kits to authorised outlets

CAP: Limit self-test kits to authorised outlets

Too many outlets complicate monitoring.
SRC’s US$1.18b suit vs Najib: Trial set for Feb-March 2023

SRC’s US$1.18b suit vs Najib: Trial set for Feb-March 2023

SRC under new management filed legal action against Najib.
Ukraine conflict: M'sia, Cambodia call for peaceful solution

Ukraine conflict: M'sia, Cambodia call for peaceful solution

Hun Sen calls for communication between leaders.
PM set to announce int'l border reopening date

PM set to announce int'l border reopening date

Govt already has a date, says health minister.
‘Get boosted or lose fully vax status’ deadline now March 31

‘Get boosted or lose fully vax status’ deadline now March 31

This for those above 60 and all Sinovac recipients.
Minister: Most serious infections among unvaccinated, unboosted

Minister: Most serious infections among unvaccinated, unboosted

UPDATED 8.20PM | Maeps reactivated to back up hospitals.
Najib in the dark over Bank Negara's report on ex-governor's husband

Najib in the dark over Bank Negara's report on ex-governor's husband

Tim Leissner told NY court he was informed Zeti's husband had been "bribed".
No quarantine for close contacts if boosted and asymptomatic

No quarantine for close contacts if boosted and asymptomatic

New rule comes into force on March 1.
PN deploys senator to take on BN's MB candidate

PN deploys senator to take on BN's MB candidate

UPDATED 7.30PM | Isa among 56 candidates PN fielding.

M'sia wants Myanmar to discuss repatriation of Rohingya refugees

M'sia wants Myanmar to discuss repatriation of Rohingya refugees

PM wishes to see Myanmar progress for the good of its people.

EU to hit Russia with new sanctions over 'barbaric' attack on Ukraine

EU to hit Russia with new sanctions over 'barbaric' attack on Ukraine

EU candidacy for Ukraine will also be discussed.
China rejects calling Russia move 'invasion'

China rejects calling Russia move 'invasion'

It also stopped short of telling citizens to consider leaving Ukraine.
Deputy Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal tests positive for Covid-19

Deputy Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal tests positive for Covid-19

This was confirmed after he took a PCR test. 
Ex-DAP man, late MB's son among Pejuang's Johor candidates

Ex-DAP man, late MB's son among Pejuang's Johor candidates

Pejuang contesting 42 of 56 seats.
Jho Low tried to book ex-US president Clinton for Rosmah's soirée

Jho Low tried to book ex-US president Clinton for Rosmah's soirée

The event in 2010 was attended by several Hollywood stars.
Analysis: Putin's Ukraine assault puts Biden strategy to test

Analysis: Putin's Ukraine assault puts Biden strategy to test

The US president's tactics so far have yielded mixed results.
Explainer-How WHO might face future pandemics

Explainer-How WHO might face future pandemics

The organisation is facing calls for reform.

Factbox: How Ukraine's armed forces shape up against Russia's

Factbox: How Ukraine's armed forces shape up against Russia's

Odds are not in Ukraine's favour but other factors could help.
Johor PKR tells Muda to reconsider, will discuss possible retaliation

Johor PKR tells Muda to reconsider, will discuss possible retaliation

UPDATED 8.15PM | This after Muda announces it will contest Larkin.
Ukraine's turbulent history since independence in 1991

Ukraine's turbulent history since independence in 1991

Russian forces begin missile and artillery attacks on Ukrainian forces.

COMMENT | Common traits of a crooked banker and some YBs

COMMENT | Common traits of a crooked banker and some YBs

Court hears saucy details of Tim Leissner's marriages and adulterous lifestyle. 
10 ex-Mara Corp senior directors, executives file unfair dismissal case

10 ex-Mara Corp senior directors, executives file unfair dismissal case

They were dismissed Jan 28 last year.
Covid-19: ICU bed occupancy in 9 states below 50pct - Health DG

Covid-19: ICU bed occupancy in 9 states below 50pct - Health DG

For non-ICU beds, 12 states showed over 50 pct occupancy.
Muda to clash with PKR in Larkin

Muda to clash with PKR in Larkin

UPDATED 3.20PM | This means PKR may retaliate in other Muda-allocated seats.
Kemaman teen files to be freed on bail in newborn murder case

Kemaman teen files to be freed on bail in newborn murder case

Murder is a non-bailable offence but exceptions can be made.
COMMENT | Ubiquitous and mysterious, algorithms are ruling our lives

COMMENT | Ubiquitous and mysterious, algorithms are ruling our lives

But very little is known about how they do it.
PBM to field ex-PKR man Steven Choong in Puteri Wangsa

PBM to field ex-PKR man Steven Choong in Puteri Wangsa

He is expected to face Muda, BN and PN.
Umno limits expansion in Johor after difficult negotiations

Umno limits expansion in Johor after difficult negotiations

UPDATED 6.10PM | Puad Zarkashi will stand in Rengit.
PAS ceasefire call: Umno says 'wait and see'

PAS ceasefire call: Umno says 'wait and see'

'We hope their speakers will not 'whack' Umno and BN.'
Sunsuria Kicks Off The Year With 121% YOY Increase In Q1 Revenue

Sunsuria Kicks Off The Year With 121% YOY Increase In Q1 Revenue

Sunsuria Berhad announced today its revenue and net profit of RM106.03 million and RM7.60 million for the current quarter under review.  

An interview with Premesh Chandran

An interview with Premesh Chandran

He talks about his time with Malaysiakini and his future plans.

UN Secretary-General to Putin: In the name of humanity, stop this war

UN Secretary-General to Putin: In the name of humanity, stop this war

Russia has launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russia has launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv says

Cities are reportedly under attack.
US allies will respond to 'unjustified' attack by Russia on Ukraine - Biden

US allies will respond to 'unjustified' attack by Russia on Ukraine - Biden

He says the world will hold Russia accountable.

I never received bribes my whole life - Zeti's husband

I never received bribes my whole life - Zeti's husband

Tawfiq Ayman says banker's testimony untrue, to refrain from further comment.
Russian forces invade Ukraine with strikes on major cities

Russian forces invade Ukraine with strikes on major cities

UPDATED 5.35PM | Explosions could be heard in Kyiv and Donetsk.

UN Security Council members look to act on Ukraine, but doomed to fail

UN Security Council members look to act on Ukraine, but doomed to fail

Russia has veto power in the security council.
Marina Ibrahim, Chin Tong complete DAP line-up for Johor polls

Marina Ibrahim, Chin Tong complete DAP line-up for Johor polls

UPDATED 6.23PM | DAP sec-gen announces their candidacies this evening.
French barrister fights for right to wear her hijab in court

French barrister fights for right to wear her hijab in court

France's highest court is due to rule on  her case on March 2. 

PM assures M’sians in Cambodia borders will open soon

PM assures M’sians in Cambodia borders will open soon

This will allow M'sians living abroad to return home. 
US slaps sanctions on company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

US slaps sanctions on company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

US, allies say more sanctions ready if Russia continues Ukraine escalation.
May 25 appeal verdict to overturn ban on Superman Hew’s book

May 25 appeal verdict to overturn ban on Superman Hew’s book

The book purportedly paints a glowing picture of China.

LETTER | The slippery slope of banning cigarette sales

LETTER | The slippery slope of banning cigarette sales

What's next? Liquour, junk food, fast food, carbonated drinks?
ADUN SPEAKS | Police should probe real culprits behind racial, religious tensions

ADUN SPEAKS | Police should probe real culprits behind racial, religious tensions

In this country, everything is a zero-sum game.
Husband of slain cinematographer 'so angry' Baldwin took no blame

Husband of slain cinematographer 'so angry' Baldwin took no blame

'Absurd' that person who discharged firearm not responsible, he says.
Refugees may be allowed to formally work soon with new policy

Refugees may be allowed to formally work soon with new policy

Proponents say it could address labour shortage and social issues afflicting refugees.
BNM says 1MDB approval followed procedure after Leissner's bribe claim

BNM says 1MDB approval followed procedure after Leissner's bribe claim

BNM also furnished info to authorities on ex-governor's husband's accounts.
Kelab Shah Alam bans sale, consumption of alcohol

Kelab Shah Alam bans sale, consumption of alcohol

This is enforced in compliance with instructions from state secretary’s office.
Lawyer down with Covid, Bung Moktar, wife trial postponed

Lawyer down with Covid, Bung Moktar, wife trial postponed

The court is set to fix further trial dates today. 

COMMENT | EAIC 'nothing to see here' conclusion fools nobody

COMMENT | EAIC 'nothing to see here' conclusion fools nobody

The state has already given up on providing a fig leaf.

Ukraine computers hit by data-wiping software as fears of full-scale Russian invasion rise

Ukraine computers hit by data-wiping software as fears of full-scale Russian invasion rise

Russia denies being behind cyber attacks against Ukraine.
COMMENT | Has Gerak Independent lost the plot?

COMMENT | Has Gerak Independent lost the plot?

A near-impossible task faces GI candidates announced so far. 

Envoy: Blacklist action welcomed, enforce full extent of the law

Envoy: Blacklist action welcomed, enforce full extent of the law

A positive step against those not fulfilling their obligations - Ambassador Hermono.

1MDB is not 'old story' as relevant individuals remain free - Subang MP

1MDB is not 'old story' as relevant individuals remain free - Subang MP

Wong Chen says many of those allegedly responsible have not been probed.
Jho Low 'chased' Leissner over donation to Rosmah's charity

Jho Low 'chased' Leissner over donation to Rosmah's charity

Leissner felt the heat from 'fuming R' over donation for Bakti.
EAIC's finding on police cartel 'shallow and incorrect' - ex-IGP Hamid

EAIC's finding on police cartel 'shallow and incorrect' - ex-IGP Hamid

He says appointments process looks solid on paper but flawed in practice.
Australia Day & barbeque gathering

Australia Day & barbeque gathering

Spaghetti carbonara, barbequed black pepper chicken, caramelised bread and Australia Day cupcakes; there is no better way to share a bit of transnational joy.
COMMENT | Cheaper cancer treatment, fewer deaths like my mum's

COMMENT | Cheaper cancer treatment, fewer deaths like my mum's

Cancer treatment in public healthcare still similar to a decade ago.
Ng’s 1MDB corruption trial hits snag over evidence disclosure

Ng’s 1MDB corruption trial hits snag over evidence disclosure

Some 15,500 documents related to Leissner not shared with the defence.

YOURSAY | Deputy minister’s shocking lack of legal knowledge

YOURSAY | Deputy minister’s shocking lack of legal knowledge

‘We pay you to defend the Constitution, not your religion.’

Ukraine envoy: Time has come to take a stand on Russian aggression

Ukraine envoy: Time has come to take a stand on Russian aggression

Russia has blatantly defied international law, says Olexander Nechytaylo.

Extreme wildfires are here to stay - and multiply

Extreme wildfires are here to stay - and multiply

They are now scorching places that were previously not prone to burning.

Migrant activist questions DG’s authority to abolish 'Aku Janji'

Migrant activist questions DG’s authority to abolish 'Aku Janji'

Activist says the agreement involves the M'sian and Indonesian govts.
A flurry of political heavyweights to unveil candidates today

A flurry of political heavyweights to unveil candidates today

BN will kick the day off,  unveiling their 56 candidates.

Nooryana: Leissner got me an intern job, I was just the PowerPoint girl

Nooryana: Leissner got me an intern job, I was just the PowerPoint girl

Ex-PM's daughter confirms she tried to get job at Goldman Sachs. 
Where does the speaker's office stand?

Where does the speaker's office stand?

Standing Orders are internal rules of proceedings, not cast in stone.

Covid-19 (Feb 24): Record 31,199 cases, 55 deaths is highest this year

Covid-19 (Feb 24): Record 31,199 cases, 55 deaths is highest this year

The total infections as of yesterday hit 3,305,157 cases.

Ex-Goldman banker's bombshell

Ex-Goldman banker's bombshell

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