Archive - 5 March 2022

No 'potong, potong' but there's creeping extremism - Guan Eng tells Muhyiddin

No 'potong, potong' but there's creeping extremism - Guan Eng tells Muhyiddin

DAP sec-gen responds to Muhyiddin's charm offensive on Chinese community.

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In Johor, BN and PN race to claim credit for Covid-19 vaccination effort

In Johor, BN and PN race to claim credit for Covid-19 vaccination effort

However, health minister maintains everyone in govt contributed to NIP.

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'Our faces are Hasni and Ismail Sabri' - KJ stresses as rivals link Najib to BN

'Our faces are Hasni and Ismail Sabri' - KJ stresses as rivals link Najib to BN

'BN offers aspirations to people, has nothing to do with corrupt leaders.'

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COMMENT | Johor voting retrospective: Turnout and turns in support

COMMENT | Johor voting retrospective: Turnout and turns in support

BN hopes the turns will go their way but other parties aim to win swing voters.

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Azmin recalls 'close front door, open back door' jibe

Azmin recalls 'close front door, open back door' jibe

Ismail Sabri Yaakob last year made cryptic comment about the Covid-19 lockdown.

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New school term more open, but parents can opt to keep kids at home

New school term more open, but parents can opt to keep kids at home

Almost all students to attend classes without rotation, says Radzi.

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MP SPEAKS | Unrepentant Najib is still in denial

MP SPEAKS | Unrepentant Najib is still in denial

He can't run away from the mind-boggling revelations by Tim Leissner.

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Chin Tong questions if delay in reopening S'pore border is to suppress votes

Chin Tong questions if delay in reopening S'pore border is to suppress votes

Govt has recommended the reopening on March 1.

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Russia declares limited ceasefire in two Ukrainian cities to allow civilians to flee

Russia declares limited ceasefire in two Ukrainian cities to allow civilians to flee

UPDATED 8PM | But city officials say Moscow was not fully observing the partial ceasefire.

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M'sia to receive Pfizer's Paxloid Covid-19 treatment drug in 2 weeks - Khairy

M'sia to receive Pfizer's Paxloid Covid-19 treatment drug in 2 weeks - Khairy

Health minister says gov't plans to buy two other drugs.

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Paloh incumbent hits back at challenger over commodities trade ignorance

Paloh incumbent hits back at challenger over commodities trade ignorance

'There are other factors that affect commodity prices.'

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Johor polls: Five candidates infected with Covid-19 so far

Johor polls: Five candidates infected with Covid-19 so far

The latest is Jementah candidate, DAP's Ng Kor Sim.

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New air VTLs involving M'sia, Thailand, Cambodia begin March 15

New air VTLs involving M'sia, Thailand, Cambodia begin March 15

Transport minister says VTLs expected to aid mutual economic recovery.

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Satellite images show deforestation about a kilometre of Kenyir Lake

Satellite images show deforestation about a kilometre of Kenyir Lake

Forestry dept says no illegal logging, environmentalists ask if there are sanctioned construction.

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Ukraine-Russia: M’sia strongly urges all parties to de-escalate hostilities

Ukraine-Russia: M’sia strongly urges all parties to de-escalate hostilities

Exercise restrain and pursue dialogue, says Foreign Ministry.

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'PR1MA on a slope': Pahang told to explain contradictory claim

'PR1MA on a slope': Pahang told to explain contradictory claim

Housing Ministry says not involved in project.

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Zahid: No need to revisit Muafakat Nasional

Zahid: No need to revisit Muafakat Nasional

'It should be kept in a fold that need not be reopened.'

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Study: Almost a third of people report lingering symptom 6-12 months after Covid-19

Study: Almost a third of people report lingering symptom 6-12 months after Covid-19

Common symptoms include changes in sense of smell and taste.

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Malaysians in Russia suffering from sanctions

Malaysians in Russia suffering from sanctions

Some students unable to withdraw cash to sustain themselves.

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ICC faces 'myriad challenges' to prosecute war crimes in Ukraine

ICC faces 'myriad challenges' to prosecute war crimes in Ukraine

Unlikely Putin will stand trial in The Hague while he is in power.

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Tense confrontation with EC observers at PN ceramah, cops called in

Tense confrontation with EC observers at PN ceramah, cops called in

One of the observers was using someone else's tag.

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COMMENT | PM’s directive on BM usage overseas ‘impractical’

COMMENT | PM’s directive on BM usage overseas ‘impractical’

Malaysian reps should be allowed to use their discretion.

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At least 56 killed in suicide bombing at Shi'ite mosque in Pakistan

At least 56 killed in suicide bombing at Shi'ite mosque in Pakistan

Nearly 200 others were injured.

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Malacca reclamation project approved but might not fit national plan

Malacca reclamation project approved but might not fit national plan

Project may violate criteria of National Physical Plan 4.

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Nato rejects Ukraine no-fly zone, says 'not part of this' war

Nato rejects Ukraine no-fly zone, says 'not part of this' war

Nato sec-gen says such zone can lead to full-fledged European war.

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COMMENT | Ukraine: Parties must uphold international humanitarian law

COMMENT | Ukraine: Parties must uphold international humanitarian law

ICRC receiving a flood of calls from people desperate for safety.

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Russia uses 'fake news' law to halt reporting as websites blocked

Russia uses 'fake news' law to halt reporting as websites blocked

Up to 15 years' jail for those spreading 'fake' news about the military.

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With PAS in govt, Muhyiddin asks if Chinese heard 'potong, potong'

With PAS in govt, Muhyiddin asks if Chinese heard 'potong, potong'

EX-PM addresses concern about Bersatu's cooperation with PAS.

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Loh thanks those who helped her in an open letter

Loh thanks those who helped her in an open letter

Her children were converted to Islam without her permission.

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BN candidate: Palm oil prices recovered because Harapan was ousted

BN candidate: Palm oil prices recovered because Harapan was ousted

Harapan allegedly handled foreign boycott poorly, he claims.

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PN leaders treated to dance show at 800-strong Chinese dinner

PN leaders treated to dance show at 800-strong Chinese dinner

This was amid campaigning for the Johor polls.

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Employment agencies unhappy with new migrant recruitment platform

Employment agencies unhappy with new migrant recruitment platform

They are asked to pay hefty deposits for every new recruit.

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YOURSAY | Half-truths and lies from a convict

YOURSAY | Half-truths and lies from a convict

‘Najib, please help the present gov’t recover all the money.’

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Covid-19 (March 4): Record 33,209 new cases, 78 deaths

Covid-19 (March 4): Record 33,209 new cases, 78 deaths

Active and new cases are at record highs.

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COMMENT | Are the wheels of justice sputtering to a halt?

COMMENT | Are the wheels of justice sputtering to a halt?

Najib uses mind games on members of the gullible public.

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Sabah will never recognise ‘Sulu Sultanate heirs’ claim - CM

Sabah will never recognise ‘Sulu Sultanate heirs’ claim - CM

It is an absurd claim, says Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.

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