Archive - 26 February 2022

PMO protests Malaysiakini article on Ismail's Ukraine statement

PMO protests Malaysiakini article on Ismail's Ukraine statement

Press secretary accuses Mkini of diverting contents of statement
14 Anglers, four crew missing after boat reportedly capsizes off Langkawi

14 Anglers, four crew missing after boat reportedly capsizes off Langkawi

The boat when it disappeared at around 2pm.

Internet in Ukraine disrupted as Russian troops advance

Internet in Ukraine disrupted as Russian troops advance

Russian forces captured the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol. 

Pejuang ready to work with other parties after Johor polls – Mukhriz

Pejuang ready to work with other parties after Johor polls – Mukhriz

They have yet to decide which party to work with.

Marina sees no problem becoming first Malay rep in traditional Chinese seat

Marina sees no problem becoming first Malay rep in traditional Chinese seat

'We don't see skin colour or race when helping others.'
Govt instructs officials to speak BM primarily at international stage

Govt instructs officials to speak BM primarily at international stage

English is only an option if the other side speaks English, PM says
'Unhappy grassroots' unlikely to help Muda, says Fuziah

'Unhappy grassroots' unlikely to help Muda, says Fuziah

'We will not assist Muda as a sign of our protest.'
'Words of a disappointed man' - MCA president refutes he's purging rivals

'Words of a disappointed man' - MCA president refutes he's purging rivals

Wee said he understood Tee's disappointment.

Cancelling LCS project will signal incapability of local defence industry - Zambry

Cancelling LCS project will signal incapability of local defence industry - Zambry

More than 400 local vendors involved in the project.

PM says land VTL can be implemented before Hari Raya

PM says land VTL can be implemented before Hari Raya

Easier to implement air VTL as travellers screened in airports.
Report: Malaysian diplomats flee Kyiv, evacuation described as 'cluster f***'

Report: Malaysian diplomats flee Kyiv, evacuation described as 'cluster f***'

They 'make a run for it' after chartered bus failed to arrive.
Najib: Muhyiddin a 'failure', not fit to be Johor's economic adviser

Najib: Muhyiddin a 'failure', not fit to be Johor's economic adviser

This is based on Muhyiddin's past track record as PM.
Ukraine: PM expresses concern, but stops short of calling it an 'invasion'

Ukraine: PM expresses concern, but stops short of calling it an 'invasion'

In contrast, MPs in the select committee on international affairs are calling it a 'brutal invasion'.
Candidate, media groups call for open access to cover Johor polls

Candidate, media groups call for open access to cover Johor polls

This is to ensure impartial and accurate information.

The minnows of the Johor polls

The minnows of the Johor polls

Six parties make Johor electoral debut, including Muda, Pejuang, Warisan.
MACC launches complaints platform for election graft

MACC launches complaints platform for election graft

Four special offices have been set up.
Star open to KDM's entry into GRS

Star open to KDM's entry into GRS

However, consensus from all coalition members is needed, says Kitingan.
Covid-19: 0.51pct of new cases involve Category 3 to 5 - Health DG

Covid-19: 0.51pct of new cases involve Category 3 to 5 - Health DG

A total of 33 were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated.
Ex-Layang Layang rep back in his nest, vows to soar higher this time

Ex-Layang Layang rep back in his nest, vows to soar higher this time

BN's Abd Mutalip was sidelined in 2018 GE.
COMMENT | All countries must stand up in solidarity with Ukraine

COMMENT | All countries must stand up in solidarity with Ukraine

They must reject the war waged by Russia.
COMMENT | After Ukraine, who’s next?

COMMENT | After Ukraine, who’s next?

Getting away with impunity is emboldening autocrats.

Hamzah: BN candidates are 'court cluster' supporters

Hamzah: BN candidates are 'court cluster' supporters

'It doesn't matter if the figures are fielded or not.'
Malaysia, Thailand agree to reopen border soon

Malaysia, Thailand agree to reopen border soon

PM Ismail Sabri is on a three-day official visit to Thailand.

Gerakan's promise: If elected, our lawmakers won't defect

Gerakan's promise: If elected, our lawmakers won't defect

Dominic Lau says all candidates have to sign a statutory declaration.

Tie-up with Thai firms to reduce vaccine import dependency

Tie-up with Thai firms to reduce vaccine import dependency

M'sia to be self-sufficient in vaccines.
Russia vetoes UN Security action on Ukraine, China abstains

Russia vetoes UN Security action on Ukraine, China abstains

UAE and India also abstained from the vote 

Floods: Number of evacuees in T'ganu, K'tan continues to rise

Floods: Number of evacuees in T'ganu, K'tan continues to rise

Five major rivers in Kelantan are at danger level.

Fighting reaches the outskirts of Kyiv

Fighting reaches the outskirts of Kyiv

Kyiv residents were told to make petrol bombs to repel the invaders.

‘Di Sebalik Pintu Besi’ – inmate’s last song from S'pore death row

‘Di Sebalik Pintu Besi’ – inmate’s last song from S'pore death row

Pannir may either be resentenced or executed.

Rep: Clear the air on Pahang forest projects linked to MCA leaders

Rep: Clear the air on Pahang forest projects linked to MCA leaders

Pahang state govt called to reveal details of 7 projects.
Battle of three coalitions takes off in Johor

Battle of three coalitions takes off in Johor

Campaigning has officially begun to win the hearts and minds of Johoreans.
YOURSAY | Our immoral elites whom the poor venerate

YOURSAY | Our immoral elites whom the poor venerate

When it comes to the elites, the religious authorities are nowhere to be seen.
Covid-19 (Feb 25): 30,644 new cases, 57 deaths

Covid-19 (Feb 25): 30,644 new cases, 57 deaths

The Health Ministry has reported 214 deaths in February, up from 91 in January and 202 reported last December.

Bossku - boon or bane for BN in Johor polls?

Bossku - boon or bane for BN in Johor polls?

Najib is making very public appearances in the state.