Archive - 3 March 2022

Civilian casualties rise in Ukraine, 249 dead, 553 injured - UN

Civilian casualties rise in Ukraine, 249 dead, 553 injured - UN

Most deaths are caused by 'explosive weapons with a wide impact area'.
Govt needs to implement long-term plans on flood impacts - MPs

Govt needs to implement long-term plans on flood impacts - MPs

'Gov't needs to emulate Thai govt in building flood mitigation projects.'
M'sians in Ukraine advised to contact embassy in Poland - minister

M'sians in Ukraine advised to contact embassy in Poland - minister

Malaysian embassy in Ukraine closed due to conflict.
Perak unable to supply raw water to other states - MB

Perak unable to supply raw water to other states - MB

He says supply not enough for state's own use.
DAP man wants cabinet to form special committee to probe Azam

DAP man wants cabinet to form special committee to probe Azam

Azam Baki had refused to appear before PSC.
March 31 deadline for booster dose is final - Khairy

March 31 deadline for booster dose is final - Khairy

This is for Sinovac primary vaccine recipients to retain fully vaccinated status.
GPS MP opposes govt's removing fully vaxx status of those without booster

GPS MP opposes govt's removing fully vaxx status of those without booster

The Bintulu MP is also against the gov't's plan on generation smoking plan.
Nurturing Purpose-driven Women Leaders of Tomorrow

Nurturing Purpose-driven Women Leaders of Tomorrow

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia widens access to quality UK education for women
DCA approves Sinovac vaccine for children, Pfizer's Covid pill

DCA approves Sinovac vaccine for children, Pfizer's Covid pill

Pfizer's vaccine for children was approved on Jan 6
Lavrov says Russia will continue Ukraine war till 'the end'

Lavrov says Russia will continue Ukraine war till 'the end'

He says Russia had no thoughts of nuclear war.

Court quashes businessperson’s 8-month detention without trial

Court quashes businessperson’s 8-month detention without trial

The judge agreed that the detention order was defective.
Dr M hits Johor campaign trail with guns blazing against Najib

Dr M hits Johor campaign trail with guns blazing against Najib

'Najib doesn't pay debt, he only steals more to increase the debt." 

Source: Troubled foreign worker recruiting system to be replaced

Source: Troubled foreign worker recruiting system to be replaced

New site to transform hiring process, protect welfare.
Police, not MACC, is probing Zeti's husband

Police, not MACC, is probing Zeti's husband

MACC says its instructions from Tommy Thomas was to repatriate 1MDB assets.
Russian firms rush to open Chinese bank accounts as sanctions bite - sources

Russian firms rush to open Chinese bank accounts as sanctions bite - sources

'If you cannot use dollars, euros, you have to turn to China.' 
Oil prices hit multi-year highs as US sanctions target Russian refiners

Oil prices hit multi-year highs as US sanctions target Russian refiners

'I think as long as the West holds its nerve, oil will still go higher.'
PKR man wants MACC to probe DNB-Ericsson partnership in 5G project

PKR man wants MACC to probe DNB-Ericsson partnership in 5G project

PARLIAMENT | MP says Ericsson has history of breaking the law.
COMMENT | Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine

COMMENT | Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine

One hopes posterity will regard Ukraine as Putin’s Waterloo.

Court dismisses application by Najib, Irwan for DNAA

Court dismisses application by Najib, Irwan for DNAA

They have been charged for CBT amounting to RM6.6b involving IPIC.
Too early for China to seek 'coexistence' with Covid - govt expert

Too early for China to seek 'coexistence' with Covid - govt expert

China is looking for a 'flexible and controllable opening-up.'

BNM holds interest rate at record low, says Ukraine conflict key risk

BNM holds interest rate at record low, says Ukraine conflict key risk

 It is in line with expectations. 
March 8 verdict on teen's bail application in murder case

March 8 verdict on teen's bail application in murder case

Teen allegedly stabbed newborn baby boy to death in February.
Russian war on Ukraine enters second week as apparent failure

Russian war on Ukraine enters second week as apparent failure

Russia has captured only one Ukrainian city so far.

Govt: Rain, not deforestation, caused wood debris near Kenyir

Govt: Rain, not deforestation, caused wood debris near Kenyir

Menteri besar says heavy rain caused land slippage.
China says reports on Chinese-Russian coordination on Ukraine 'fake news'

China says reports on Chinese-Russian coordination on Ukraine 'fake news'

Such practices of diverting attention and shifting blame are 'despicable'.

COMMENT | Facing challenges and realities, time to act

COMMENT | Facing challenges and realities, time to act

M'sia faces unprecedented economic headwinds due to Covid-19, war.
KJ to meet parents of teen who died after Covid-19 jab

KJ to meet parents of teen who died after Covid-19 jab

Revnesh Kumar’s forensic report is finally complete. 

Banks can impose restrictions on accounts suspected of misuse - Zafrul

Banks can impose restrictions on accounts suspected of misuse - Zafrul

'Account closure measures are only taken after a thorough assessment.'

Health Ministry changes Covid-19 death reporting format

Health Ministry changes Covid-19 death reporting format

Daily numbers now reflect deaths for the past three days.
Najib moots paying up 1MDB loans early to avoid interest cost

Najib moots paying up 1MDB loans early to avoid interest cost

UPDATED 3.08PM | He suggests that Putrajaya not pay US$3.5b bond.
Majority of brought-in-dead cases had undetected Covid-19

Majority of brought-in-dead cases had undetected Covid-19

Seek medical attention as soon as symptoms surface, says health minister. 

COMMENT | Johor’s candidate buffet: Rise of candidate factor

COMMENT | Johor’s candidate buffet: Rise of candidate factor

There is interest among voters but considerable scepticism has set in. 
eBOSS, Allianz and PolicyStreet to jointly offer protection to house owners

eBOSS, Allianz and PolicyStreet to jointly offer protection to house owners

An All-In-One community app, myLivin’ Home (formally known as myliving.mylife), a property management platform under myLivin’ Product series  by eBOSS Technology Sdn.
Pua wants action taken against Najib for misleading Parliament

Pua wants action taken against Najib for misleading Parliament

UPDATED 1.31PM | PARLIAMENT | Damansara MP claims Najib got facts wrong on issues he raised. 
Turn down the volume as WHO sets new safe limit for music venues

Turn down the volume as WHO sets new safe limit for music venues

It recommended a maximum average sound level of 100 decibels.

No need to replace Azam Baki as MACC chief - Wan Junaidi

No need to replace Azam Baki as MACC chief - Wan Junaidi

Minister says Azam has already been cleared by the SC. 
LETTER | Your voice matters in obesity

LETTER | Your voice matters in obesity

Obesity alters voice, affects breath, higher Covid risk.
Race politics: Not expecting overnight change - Muda veep

Race politics: Not expecting overnight change - Muda veep

Look at track record, character, policies, says Lim Wei Jiet.
LETTER | Anti-hopping laws: What happens when the ship is sinking?

LETTER | Anti-hopping laws: What happens when the ship is sinking?

What if elected reps abandon a party that lost its way?
Panthers of ISKL: Friendship edition

Panthers of ISKL: Friendship edition

The essence of learning at ISKL begins with our trust in individual identity. Our education system focuses on a practical, social and emotional skill mindset to encourage students to grow above and beyond academic success.
Covid-19 curbs linked to 750k fewer dengue fever cases in 2020 - study

Covid-19 curbs linked to 750k fewer dengue fever cases in 2020 - study

Results are surprising to experts, may lead to new research.
WHO recommends Merck Covid pill for high-risk patients

WHO recommends Merck Covid pill for high-risk patients

Pill recommended for immunocompromised, older people.
Zafrul: Najib is wrong, taxpayers paying interest on 1MDB loans

Zafrul: Najib is wrong, taxpayers paying interest on 1MDB loans

PARLIAMENT | Country has to fork out RM6.5 billion in interest eventually.
AEFI: 22 out of 45 deaths of Covid-19 jab recipients not linked to vaccine

AEFI: 22 out of 45 deaths of Covid-19 jab recipients not linked to vaccine

Authorities are still investigating the remaining 23.
Quarantine slots for foreign workers now open for booking – Saravanan

Quarantine slots for foreign workers now open for booking – Saravanan

They have to pass a medical examination and issued a VDR first.

Maeps PKRC reopens for Covid cases

Maeps PKRC reopens for Covid cases

This is to accommodate categories 1, 2A and 2B patients.
COMMENT | Should M'sia abandon its SWN 5G rollout?

COMMENT | Should M'sia abandon its SWN 5G rollout?

This is in response to questions raised by Emir Research.
In Machap, Muda's idealism meets entrenched racial, patronage politics

In Machap, Muda's idealism meets entrenched racial, patronage politics

Some voters willing to give Muda a chance, others prefer old way. 
Russian troops enter strategic Black Sea port city of Kherson, mayor says

Russian troops enter strategic Black Sea port city of Kherson, mayor says

It's the first significant city to fall into Moscow's hands.

EPF CEO hopes for no more one-off withdrawal schemes

EPF CEO hopes for no more one-off withdrawal schemes

‘We at EPF are concerned the elderly won’t have enough savings.' 
COMMENT | The convict who seeks to rewrite 1MDB narrative

COMMENT | The convict who seeks to rewrite 1MDB narrative

Hello, not a single sen of our money used to repay the 1MDB debts?

China told Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until after Olympics

China told Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until after Olympics

Chinese officials had some knowledge about Russia's invasion plans - NYT.

'Russia officially a global pariah' - Ukraine envoy lauds UN vote

'Russia officially a global pariah' - Ukraine envoy lauds UN vote

UN member states voted overwhelming to censure Russia over invasion.
Immigration Dept approved entry of over 6k domestic workers

Immigration Dept approved entry of over 6k domestic workers

This despite Human Resource Ministry halting their entry.
COMMENT | Dear Najib, you should hang your head in shame

COMMENT | Dear Najib, you should hang your head in shame

An open letter to Najib, the kleptocrat who knows no shame.

Ramasamy hauled up by Bukit Aman over comments on Loh custody case

Ramasamy hauled up by Bukit Aman over comments on Loh custody case

He is being investigated over 'provocative' statements.
Floor mat just for your entrance? You are wrong!

Floor mat just for your entrance? You are wrong!

These days, good hygiene and sanitation are a priority when it comes to a building or facility. However, apart from that, the ambient and aesthetic design also play a vital role to the visitors and employees upon entering the building premises.
PN candidate wades in as flash floods devastate Johor community garden

PN candidate wades in as flash floods devastate Johor community garden

Residents blame a double-tracking and electrification project for the flood.

COMMENT | Foon Yew High School a lesson in hypocrisy and deception

COMMENT | Foon Yew High School a lesson in hypocrisy and deception

I've always despised 'think of the children'' type propaganda. 

I was voicing out public concerns over vaxx allegations: Lokman

I was voicing out public concerns over vaxx allegations: Lokman

Lokman contends that the uploads were not defamatory.

YOURSAY | Muda’s Johor debut will show whether it can deliver

YOURSAY | Muda’s Johor debut will show whether it can deliver

‘It'll be awesome if they can leverage the youth vote, but...’
Covid-19 (March 2): 115 deaths, highest in five months, 27,500 new cases

Covid-19 (March 2): 115 deaths, highest in five months, 27,500 new cases

Death toll highest since Oct 7, 2021, when 132 fatalities were recorded.

EIEUNR seeks better terms for secret ballot process in global Molex plant

EIEUNR seeks better terms for secret ballot process in global Molex plant

The electronics union is called to an urgent meeting with the IRD in Penang. 

UN censures Russia, 141 countries including M'sia voted for it

UN censures Russia, 141 countries including M'sia voted for it

Belarus, Eritrea, N Korea and Syria join Russia in voting against the resolution.

Harapan's MB candidate is not a priority - Johor PKR chief

Harapan's MB candidate is not a priority - Johor PKR chief

Priority is ensuring our election candidates win, says Syed Ibrahim.

PSM holds candlelight vigil in solidarity with Ukraine

PSM holds candlelight vigil in solidarity with Ukraine

Last night's vigil was opposite the Russian Embassy in KL.
GLC carrot: Muhyiddin off the hook

GLC carrot: Muhyiddin off the hook

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