Archive - 1 March 2022

Red Cross seeks funds for Ukraine aid as humanitarian crisis mounts

Red Cross seeks funds for Ukraine aid as humanitarian crisis mounts

Charity group needs RM1b immediately to assist refugees.
Russia says it won't yield to sanctions pressure over Ukraine

Russia says it won't yield to sanctions pressure over Ukraine

Kremlin spokesperson says it is 'out of the question'.
Anwar's brother Rusli dies, aged 74

Anwar's brother Rusli dies, aged 74

The PKR president confirmed his death earlier today.
Evacuation of M'sians in Ukraine successful - PM

Evacuation of M'sians in Ukraine successful - PM

Ismail Sabri says all 24 M'sians have been evacuated.
Russian column bears down on Kyiv as battle for Ukraine capital intensifies

Russian column bears down on Kyiv as battle for Ukraine capital intensifies

Russian troops face fierce resistance but have forces to spare.
Disability rights groups reject 'troublesome' cashless payment system

Disability rights groups reject 'troublesome' cashless payment system

They say new system makes life more difficult for disabled folk.
Up to Harapan presidential council to decide MB candidate - Salahuddin

Up to Harapan presidential council to decide MB candidate - Salahuddin

Amanah leader says no discussion on MB candidate yet.
M'sia won't allow Russia-flagged tanker sanctioned by US at port

M'sia won't allow Russia-flagged tanker sanctioned by US at port

Measure taken to avoid violating any sanctions.
I'm not into you but the moral fibre of our children, Pua tells Najib

I'm not into you but the moral fibre of our children, Pua tells Najib

DAP lawmaker says rot must be stopped at education level.
Don't be influenced by political sentiments, Khaled tells Johor voters

Don't be influenced by political sentiments, Khaled tells Johor voters

He says Umno’s hardcore voters can be influenced by slanders.

Govt monitors Covid-19 ‘decoupling’ before deciding on further reopening

Govt monitors Covid-19 ‘decoupling’ before deciding on further reopening

High number of daily cases but ICU admissions and deaths are low.
Cops unable to complete probe on Zeti's husband due to closed S'pore border

Cops unable to complete probe on Zeti's husband due to closed S'pore border

Investigation to continue when borders reopened.
Johor BN unveils its 'aspirations', plans funding for opposition

Johor BN unveils its 'aspirations', plans funding for opposition

It also plans a redelineation exercise for heavily-populated seats.

Number of evacuees rises in K'tan, drops slightly in T'ganu

Number of evacuees rises in K'tan, drops slightly in T'ganu

Two main rivers in K'tan are still at danger levels.

Elderly man second flood fatality in T'ganu

Elderly man second flood fatality in T'ganu

Cops say the victim went missing after maghrib prayers.
We never stopped investigating Najib, 1MDB - deputy minister

We never stopped investigating Najib, 1MDB - deputy minister

MP asks what happened to 2018 investigation team.
Johor polls: Police open 7 investigation papers

Johor polls: Police open 7 investigation papers

Police advise all parties not to damage posters, flags.
Children in conflict with the Law must be accorded free legal representation!

Children in conflict with the Law must be accorded free legal representation!

Child Rights Coalition of Malaysia strongly supports and endorses the recent recommendations by the PSSC.
Over 30 diplomatic mission reps, heads in M'sia express solidarity with Ukraine

Over 30 diplomatic mission reps, heads in M'sia express solidarity with Ukraine

Ukrainian ambassador also urges M'sian govt to make its stand clearer.
As climate dangers rise, scientists predict disasters before they happen

As climate dangers rise, scientists predict disasters before they happen

March-May rainy season in Horn of Africa would likely fail.
COMMENT | Defunding the disinformation money machine

COMMENT | Defunding the disinformation money machine

Disinformation is a profitable business.
CIMB Bank hauled to court over frozen accounts, processing error

CIMB Bank hauled to court over frozen accounts, processing error

UPDATED 6.16PM | Nine individuals and three companies file the suit. 

Parties in Johor polls hit by string of vandalism

Parties in Johor polls hit by string of vandalism

UPDATED 6.26PM | Parties from all sides condemn the destruction of campaign material.
Anti-hopping law: PM promised another constitutional amendment - Anwar

Anti-hopping law: PM promised another constitutional amendment - Anwar

PARLIAMENT | The Harapan chairperson says this was conveyed during a meeting. 
TikTok war: How Russia's invasion played to young audience

TikTok war: How Russia's invasion played to young audience

Influencers share videos of life in war.
Fears of medical shortages and disease in Ukraine after invasion

Fears of medical shortages and disease in Ukraine after invasion

It has to halt urgent efforts to curb a polio outbreak.
JJ's mother succeeds in appeal to set aside conditional stay

JJ's mother succeeds in appeal to set aside conditional stay

 There were merits in Aminah's appeal, court rules.

Rockets kill 70 Ukrainian soldiers, huge Russian column approaches Kyiv

Rockets kill 70 Ukrainian soldiers, huge Russian column approaches Kyiv

Russian advance facing logistical difficulties and fierce resistance from Ukrainians.
Election of Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker postponed again

Election of Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker postponed again

PARLIAMENT | It will be moved to the next meeting. 
Taliban restricts Afghans going abroad, raises US-UK concern

Taliban restricts Afghans going abroad, raises US-UK concern

Unclear if this will affect evacuation efforts.
British intelligence indicates Russian advance on Kyiv has made little progress

British intelligence indicates Russian advance on Kyiv has made little progress

'Russia has failed to gain control of the airspace over Ukraine.'
Muda pulls campaign stickers over worry some voters won't get sarcasm

Muda pulls campaign stickers over worry some voters won't get sarcasm

UPDATED 7.58PM | Voters might think Muda is advocating corruption.
Climate change have a significant threat to Malaysia & other countries in the Asia region

Climate change have a significant threat to Malaysia & other countries in the Asia region

Malaysia and the other countries in the Asia region will have a significant threat to the human health posed by the effect of climate change. 
Leissner's testimony on BNM to be debated in Parliament special chambers today

Leissner's testimony on BNM to be debated in Parliament special chambers today

PARLIAMENT |  The speaker agrees that the matter is specific and of urgent public interest.
Rohana's London mansion frozen, MACC to summon more individuals

Rohana's London mansion frozen, MACC to summon more individuals

Azam says cooperation between AGC and US needed to interview Leissner.
Hannah Yeoh: I was wrong about Muda

Hannah Yeoh: I was wrong about Muda

She too had ventured into politics at a relatively young age.

Covid: 0.81pct of new cases in categories 3-5

Covid: 0.81pct of new cases in categories 3-5

39 cases with severe illness are people not fully vaccinated. 
Govt does not protect anyone involved in corruption, says PM

Govt does not protect anyone involved in corruption, says PM

PARLIAMENT | 'There is no selective prosecution. That’s our promise.'
Azam Baki: MACC not investigating Zeti’s husband

Azam Baki: MACC not investigating Zeti’s husband

UPDATED 5.43PM | 'We only repatriated 1MDB funds from S’pore,' he says.

Agong gives consent to 12 laws passed by Parliament

Agong gives consent to 12 laws passed by Parliament

They are passed during the second meeting of Parliament's fourth session.

S’pore court reserves judgement on Nagaenthran’s appeal

S’pore court reserves judgement on Nagaenthran’s appeal

Nagaenthran also asks court to let him be assessed by psychiatrists.
M'sian ports don't deal directly with Ukrainian ports - Wee

M'sian ports don't deal directly with Ukrainian ports - Wee

Impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis being studied.
Russian oil tanker hit by US sanctions heading to M’sia - data

Russian oil tanker hit by US sanctions heading to M’sia - data

It's unclear whether authorities plan to allow ship to anchor.
Tajuddin accuses some non-Umno ministers of ignoring PM’s orders

Tajuddin accuses some non-Umno ministers of ignoring PM’s orders

 'I have strong evidence,' says Pasir Salak MP. 

Report: M'sia ordered to pay almost RM63b to Sulu sultan’s descendants

Report: M'sia ordered to pay almost RM63b to Sulu sultan’s descendants

This is for unpaid fees and compensation for oil and gas resources. 

Environment Ministry in the dark on Sabah NCA deal - Tuan Ibrahim

Environment Ministry in the dark on Sabah NCA deal - Tuan Ibrahim

Deal with Singapore company is on carbon credit trading.
COMMENT | Chinese at crossroads: Bossku or never again

COMMENT | Chinese at crossroads: Bossku or never again

Don't buy into the historical revisionism that Najib seeks to present.

Russian isolation intensifies as Ukraine fighting rages

Russian isolation intensifies as Ukraine fighting rages

More foreign private companies pull out of Russia. 
ADUN SPEAKS | Russian geopolitical reasons in Ukraine crisis

ADUN SPEAKS | Russian geopolitical reasons in Ukraine crisis

There's an over-dependence on Russian energy requirements.

UN General Assembly set to isolate Russia over Ukraine invasion

UN General Assembly set to isolate Russia over Ukraine invasion

No country has a veto in the General Assembly.

Taekwondo: Putin stripped of black belt over Ukraine invasion

Taekwondo: Putin stripped of black belt over Ukraine invasion

It will join the IOC by banning the Russian flag and anthem at its events.

Ex-AG: Najib’s wrongful prosecution suit baseless

Ex-AG: Najib’s wrongful prosecution suit baseless

It's an attempt to undermine ongoing criminal case against the former PM.
PN absent amid BN and Harapan war of flags in Yong Peng

PN absent amid BN and Harapan war of flags in Yong Peng

Even generic PN flags were hardly seen in the constituency.

Acer tops Chromebooks shipment globally in Q4 2021

Acer tops Chromebooks shipment globally in Q4 2021

Although global Chromebook shipments declined due to component shortage, the latest International Data Corp (IDC) statistics show Acer is top of the global Chromebook market with 1.3 million shipments and 26.3% market share in 4Q21.
Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine less effective in ages 5-11 : New York study

Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine less effective in ages 5-11 : New York study

Pfizer says it is studying a three-dose schedule for children.
Ukraine calls for no-fly zone to stop Russian bombardment

Ukraine calls for no-fly zone to stop Russian bombardment

The US has ruled out sending troops to fight Russia.

Number of flood victims rises in T’ganu, drops in K’tan

Number of flood victims rises in T’ganu, drops in K’tan

T'ganu villagers near estuaries evacuated after high tide phenomenon.
Biden: Americans shouldn't worry about nuclear war

Biden: Americans shouldn't worry about nuclear war

This is after certain actions by Russia.
Shafee in UK to meet Queen’s Counsel, money laundering trial vacated

Shafee in UK to meet Queen’s Counsel, money laundering trial vacated

The lawyer is seeking QC to represent Najib.
In Layang-Layang, Maszlee banks on grassroots politics to challenge Umno

In Layang-Layang, Maszlee banks on grassroots politics to challenge Umno

'I've been with the people here from the very beginning.'

Singapore court set to rule on execution of mentally-impaired Nagantheran

Singapore court set to rule on execution of mentally-impaired Nagantheran

His case has attracted international attention.

MP SPEAKS | How Russian invasion of Ukraine will affect Malaysians

MP SPEAKS | How Russian invasion of Ukraine will affect Malaysians

Russia’s aggression will soon be felt by the average Malaysian.

Patriot wants EAIC removed from Home Ministry purview

Patriot wants EAIC removed from Home Ministry purview

Parliamentary jurisdiction mooted after EAIC dismisses existence of alleged police cartel. 

Hong Kong mortuaries hit capacity as Covid-19 deaths climb

Hong Kong mortuaries hit capacity as Covid-19 deaths climb

It recorded 87 deaths yesterday. 
Allianz Motorcycle Plus to cover pillion riders for free

Allianz Motorcycle Plus to cover pillion riders for free

The new and improved Allianz Motorcycle Plus now features enhanced protection for riders and pillion riders of motorcycles 250cc and below.
YOURSAY | Indefensible support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

YOURSAY | Indefensible support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

'Instead of criticising the aggressor, Ramasamy took the side of the aggressor.'

UN climate report urges world to adapt now, or suffer later

UN climate report urges world to adapt now, or suffer later

A delay means death, says UN sec-gen.
Najib to Pua: Come after me, leave Foon Yew school alone

Najib to Pua: Come after me, leave Foon Yew school alone

'This is vengeance and a form of intimidation politics.'
End to direct hiring of domestic workers hailed by activists

End to direct hiring of domestic workers hailed by activists

Unregistered agencies favoured the old system - Zarina.
LETTER | Strengthen efforts in abolishing nuclear weapons

LETTER | Strengthen efforts in abolishing nuclear weapons

Russia-Ukraine conflict shows how dangerous they are.
Leissner: Najib's secretaries involved in third 1MDB bond issuance

Leissner: Najib's secretaries involved in third 1MDB bond issuance

It was a US$3 billion bond, court hears.
Analysis: Is WHO's aim to vaccinate 70pct of world by June still realistic?

Analysis: Is WHO's aim to vaccinate 70pct of world by June still realistic?

Public health experts say the figure is neither achievable nor meaningful.

Covid-19 (Feb 28): 75 new fatalities highest daily toll since late October

Covid-19 (Feb 28): 75 new fatalities highest daily toll since late October

Active cases currently stood at 293,499, up 60.5 percent compared to 14 days ago.

PAS divorce at Umno AGM?

PAS divorce at Umno AGM?

Saarani Mohamad says Muafakat Nasional is dead.

No major corruption cases in Sarawak - MACC

No major corruption cases in Sarawak - MACC

'The cases are usual, rather generic,' says Azam Baki.

Jho Low said money from third 1MDB bond meant to fund election - Leissner

Jho Low said money from third 1MDB bond meant to fund election - Leissner

Bankers did not receive kickbacks from the deal as a result.
Govt worried about rubles, not rubble?

Govt worried about rubles, not rubble?

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