Archive - 4 March 2022

Cricket legend Shane Warne dies of suspected heart attack

Cricket legend Shane Warne dies of suspected heart attack

Warne is regarded as one of the finest leg-spin bowlers of all time. 

PN supreme council to meet tomorrow on Johor MB candidate – Hamzah

PN supreme council to meet tomorrow on Johor MB candidate – Hamzah

Several candidates for the post have been identified so far. 

Don’t take SOP for granted when borders reopen -Exco

Don’t take SOP for granted when borders reopen -Exco

Most traders are hopeful their businesses will recover. 

Salahuddin keeps faith despite some not buying anti-graft message

Salahuddin keeps faith despite some not buying anti-graft message

'Not everyone supports our struggle.'
Parents of teen given explanation on development in probe into his death

Parents of teen given explanation on development in probe into his death

The Health Ministry was also planning to carry out additional tests.

DAP man is fourth candidate hit by campaign setback due to Covid-19

DAP man is fourth candidate hit by campaign setback due to Covid-19

Pekan Nanas candidate says he tested positive for Covid-19
Contest between two ex-assemblypersons adds colour to poll battle in Semerah

Contest between two ex-assemblypersons adds colour to poll battle in Semerah

PICKids registration via MySejahtera available nationwide from March 7

PICKids registration via MySejahtera available nationwide from March 7

Parents or guardians will be able to choose their preferred vaccination centre.

In Johor, Harapan seeks to restore welfare policies abolished by BN

In Johor, Harapan seeks to restore welfare policies abolished by BN

'We introduced policies which were never offered by BN in its 60 years in power.'

PR1MA Innovative Home Financing Scheme benchmark for easy financial access

PR1MA Innovative Home Financing Scheme benchmark for easy financial access

This will provide opportunities for more families to own a home .

Bersih calls out use of public hall as BN centre, candidate says has consent

Bersih calls out use of public hall as BN centre, candidate says has consent

Bersih has expressed concern about possible abuse of public facilities.

LETTER | Malaysia's civil society condemns Russia's aggression

LETTER | Malaysia's civil society condemns Russia's aggression

CSOs: We also condemn the Russian government for its brutality.

Bossku's aura never faded, Umno president declares

Bossku's aura never faded, Umno president declares

Zahid says Najib's aura remains strong even when no longer PM.
Mersing Bersatu chief quits, gets BN T-shirt from Najib

Mersing Bersatu chief quits, gets BN T-shirt from Najib

Laili Yusof cites loss of faith in Bersatu, backs BN candidates. 
Cabinet agrees to implement MRT3, improve Pan Borneo Highway

Cabinet agrees to implement MRT3, improve Pan Borneo Highway

And also work on flood mitigation projects, says PM Ismail Sabri.

Anwar wants to uphold democratic principles by holding party polls soon

Anwar wants to uphold democratic principles by holding party polls soon

He says this at the launch of the ‘Adil’ mobile application.

Court maintains ex-investment director in 1MDB’s US$8b lawsuit

Court maintains ex-investment director in 1MDB’s US$8b lawsuit

High Court dismisses Tan’s bid to strike out lawsuit over alleged fraud. 
Police tracing documents, witnesses abroad to assist in Tawfiq's case

Police tracing documents, witnesses abroad to assist in Tawfiq's case

In regard to him allegedly receiving funds linked to 1MDB.

Analysis-Big Oil's plastic boom threatens UN's 'historic' pollution pact

Analysis-Big Oil's plastic boom threatens UN's 'historic' pollution pact

Governments are under pressure to curb the proliferation of throwaway plastic.

Muda faces eviction in row with Johor GLC, cops roped in

Muda faces eviction in row with Johor GLC, cops roped in

Premises of party's election operations centre in dispute.
Ericsson asserts it won 5G contract from DNB on merit

Ericsson asserts it won 5G contract from DNB on merit

UPDATED 5.23PM | Lembah Pantai MP had urged MACC to probe DNB, Ericsson partnership.
Third candidate knocked out of Johor campaign by Covid-19

Third candidate knocked out of Johor campaign by Covid-19

MCA's Penggaram candidate goes into self-isolation.
Portal reportedly taking over foreign worker recruitment not accessible

Portal reportedly taking over foreign worker recruitment not accessible

It is unclear if 3sMalaysia.com was facing technical glitches.
Asean envoy set for 3-day Myanmar visit later this month

Asean envoy set for 3-day Myanmar visit later this month

Prak Sokhonn is expected to be in Myanmar on March 20-23. 
Onus on Perak to stop supplying water to Penang - minister

Onus on Perak to stop supplying water to Penang - minister

Water resources under state govt jurisdiction, says Tuan Ibrahim.
US should recognise Taiwan, former top diplomat Pompeo says

US should recognise Taiwan, former top diplomat Pompeo says

China has sanctioned Pompeo for criticism of the country, support of Taiwan.
Govt withdraws bid to forfeit almost RM16m of Azeez’s family assets

Govt withdraws bid to forfeit almost RM16m of Azeez’s family assets

Prosecution will provide release of assets order.
LETTER | Revisiting Sabah-Sulu sultanate issue amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

LETTER | Revisiting Sabah-Sulu sultanate issue amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Let us look at the historical, legal and diplomatic aspects.
Harsher penalties when National Forestry Act amended

Harsher penalties when National Forestry Act amended

Penalties for starting a fire and rubbish dumping.
VMware: Sovereign cloud takes centre stage

VMware: Sovereign cloud takes centre stage

Mware Director for Cloud Solutions Architects (Asia Pacific and Japan) Kishor Bhagwat (left in pic above) believes that governments across the globe have started to take the concept of the sovereign cloud – and the need to use sovereign clouds – very seriously.
Asia stocks 16-month low on report of Ukraine nuclear plant fire

Asia stocks 16-month low on report of Ukraine nuclear plant fire

Euro suffers heavy losses, oil prices jumped.
MP SPEAKS | What is at stake in the upcoming Johor state election?

MP SPEAKS | What is at stake in the upcoming Johor state election?

Johor polls can shape trajectory of country's political landscape.
Russian forces seize Ukrainian nuclear plant, fire extinguished

Russian forces seize Ukrainian nuclear plant, fire extinguished

UPDATED 6.51PM | No elevated radiation levels at plant.
Agenda Daily has taken down article on PM, says portal's lawyer

Agenda Daily has taken down article on PM, says portal's lawyer

Ismail Sabri suing news portal for defamation.
Khaled: Size matters, bigger is more stable

Khaled: Size matters, bigger is more stable

BN can ensure stability as one party is more dominant, says Umno leader.
MP SPEAKS | It's called 'bond', not 'bank loan', for a reason

MP SPEAKS | It's called 'bond', not 'bank loan', for a reason

Explanation why idea to settle 1MDB debt earlier unfeasible.
#18 - It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet

#18 - It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet

We spoke to the founder of Kolektif Iklim, Aidil Iman Aidid, from climate change to eating less meat and biodiversity conservation.

Kula: Hamzah, Saravanan, who is telling the truth?

Kula: Hamzah, Saravanan, who is telling the truth?

Ministers contradict each other on entry of foreign labour.
MCA’s Wee seeks to ‘lure’ Guan Eng out

MCA’s Wee seeks to ‘lure’ Guan Eng out

A challenge to debate Teo has been altered to include Guan Eng.

Cabinet to decide single 5G network plan next Friday - Annuar

Cabinet to decide single 5G network plan next Friday - Annuar

The minister calls on all parties not to speculate on the matter.

MOF: 1MDB's losses still cannot be determined

MOF: 1MDB's losses still cannot be determined

Because the auditors for 2010 to 2014 had withdrawn their reports.

COMMENT | Readers' role in truth-seeking during times of war

COMMENT | Readers' role in truth-seeking during times of war

Disinformation, deep fakes, digital manipulations insidious forms of cyberwarfare.
Arthritis drug shown to reduce risk of Covid death in large UK trial

Arthritis drug shown to reduce risk of Covid death in large UK trial

Reducation regardless of which other coronavirus treatment given.
Jump start your career in tech with #seKODlah: Register for free today!

Jump start your career in tech with #seKODlah: Register for free today!

Forest Interactive Foundation, in partnership with CIMB Foundation, launches #seKODlah for Malaysians who are interested to jump start their career in the tech industry.

MOH sets 90pct neonatal hearing screening target in 3 years

MOH sets 90pct neonatal hearing screening target in 3 years

Currently, 62 percent of babies have undergone hearing tests.
Johor polls: Maszlee denies being MB candidate

Johor polls: Maszlee denies being MB candidate

And I did not jump party - Bersatu 'cast me out', he adds.

YOURSAY | MACC chief’s exoneration fails to pass the smell test

YOURSAY | MACC chief’s exoneration fails to pass the smell test

‘After all, Azam lied about account being used by brother.’

Buildings designed after 2017 able to withstand earthquakes - expert

Buildings designed after 2017 able to withstand earthquakes - expert

Older buildings may face risk of suffering severe damage.
PAS puts cold marriage with Umno on ice - but hopes to rekindle the spark

PAS puts cold marriage with Umno on ice - but hopes to rekindle the spark

Even though it does not appear alive, it isn't dead either: Tuan Ibrahim. 

KINIGUIDE | 'Sulu sultan's heirs can seize M'sian assets in 167 countries'

KINIGUIDE | 'Sulu sultan's heirs can seize M'sian assets in 167 countries'

Malaysiakini takes a look at this issue that goes back two centuries.
Covid-19 (March 3): 32,467 new cases, 86 deaths

Covid-19 (March 3): 32,467 new cases, 86 deaths

However, growth in active cases appears to be slowing down.
Study shows strong support for vaccine mandates in M'sia

Study shows strong support for vaccine mandates in M'sia

This includes vaccination for travelling, eating in restaurants, entering workplaces.
Pahang state govt owns Bukit Raka project - Housing Ministry

Pahang state govt owns Bukit Raka project - Housing Ministry

Ministry says it has 3 PR1MA projects in Kuantan, none in Bentong.
Paying 1MDB debts with your tax money

Paying 1MDB debts with your tax money

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.
Were we consulted, briefed? - disabled groups hit back at Rina on JKMPay

Were we consulted, briefed? - disabled groups hit back at Rina on JKMPay

The minister told Dewan Rakyat that stakeholders were consulted.
New law to ban smoking still at engagement stage - Khairy

New law to ban smoking still at engagement stage - Khairy

He didn't say if it will be tabled during the current parliamentary session.