Archive - 6 March 2022

Taylor’s University student start-ups win at national MaGIC University Startup Challenge 2021

Taylor’s University student start-ups win at national MaGIC University Startup Challenge 2021

Nexmve and Glumos, mentored by Taylor’s University’s startup incubator, Bizpod, were part of 209 partaking teams nationwide.
Russia, Ukraine blame each other as Mariupol evacuation fails again

Russia, Ukraine blame each other as Mariupol evacuation fails again

Only about 300 people have left the city. 

No further testing required after completing quarantine - Health DG

No further testing required after completing quarantine - Health DG

Noor Hisham says the virus is no longer able to reproduce.

Ismail Sabri: BN gunning for two-thirds majority win in Johor

Ismail Sabri: BN gunning for two-thirds majority win in Johor

PM says the coalition's chances are good.
'Wrong blue' - PN minister mocked after mistakenly turning up at BN event

'Wrong blue' - PN minister mocked after mistakenly turning up at BN event

Shahrir shares photos of Hamzah being sheltered under a BN umbrella.
TGV apologises after complaint Batman screening restarted due to late VIPs

TGV apologises after complaint Batman screening restarted due to late VIPs

The cinema chain offers two complimentary tickets and a full refund.
Downpour fails to dampen spirits at women’s day event

Downpour fails to dampen spirits at women’s day event

About 150 people turn up at a picnic event in PJ. 
Crowd moshing at ministry-linked rock concert in Johor raises cops' ire

Crowd moshing at ministry-linked rock concert in Johor raises cops' ire

Police say they clearly violated the Covid-19 SOP.
Zahid reprimands Tajuddin for bringing internal Umno issues to Parliament

Zahid reprimands Tajuddin for bringing internal Umno issues to Parliament

'The best platform to discuss is the party's supreme council meeting.'

PAS deputy sidesteps hudud after Muhyiddin's 'potong, potong' remark

PAS deputy sidesteps hudud after Muhyiddin's 'potong, potong' remark

'I think let us resolve the issue of water first,' says Tuan Ibrahim.

LETTER | Malaysian Bar condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine

LETTER | Malaysian Bar condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine

M'sian govt must further denounce blatant violation of international law.
Let ceramah speakers in Johor polls remove mask, KJ tells EC

Let ceramah speakers in Johor polls remove mask, KJ tells EC

MOH says this should be allowed as long as distance is kept.
Cops: Face-face debates not allowed during Johor polls campaign

Cops: Face-face debates not allowed during Johor polls campaign

This is to avoid any unpleasant situation which could disturb the peace.

Mega PPVs no longer cost effective due to high rental - KJ

Mega PPVs no longer cost effective due to high rental - KJ

Majority of adult population have also received Covid-19 vaccine booster.
Women still trailing men in political empowerment - Rina

Women still trailing men in political empowerment - Rina

The ministry is committed to further increasing public awareness, she says.
Annuar insists people still love Muafakat despite Zahid moving on

Annuar insists people still love Muafakat despite Zahid moving on

Minister says pushing for extremes will just cause resentment.
After feedback, DAP says Johor voters want EPF withdrawal

After feedback, DAP says Johor voters want EPF withdrawal

This is despite DAP leaders previously criticising such a move.

AG's unclear status raises questions about 'court cluster' - MP

AG's unclear status raises questions about 'court cluster' - MP

AG Idrus' tenure expires today, no extension or replacement announced yet.
Chinese city of Qingdao reports Omicron outbreak among students

Chinese city of Qingdao reports Omicron outbreak among students

All of the 88 new cases from the city are of Omicron.
PAS man demands apology over risque dance for PN leaders

PAS man demands apology over risque dance for PN leaders

PAS MP says organisers should have known better.
Operators urge govt to allow express buses fare increase

Operators urge govt to allow express buses fare increase

They are facing a hike in maintenance costs.

Between nostalgia and change in the battle for JB's Malay heartland

Between nostalgia and change in the battle for JB's Malay heartland

PN and BN duke it out in Umno's southern stronghold.
Malacca rep slams govt over two-year vacancy of state sports director seat

Malacca rep slams govt over two-year vacancy of state sports director seat

Assemblyperson is disappointed state govt did not give priority to matter.
COMMENT | ‘Blue Battle’ in rural Johor

COMMENT | ‘Blue Battle’ in rural Johor

Voting here can shape the outcome of nearly half of the seats.

Govt to formulate new technical, vocational education policy - PM

Govt to formulate new technical, vocational education policy - PM

Ismail Sabri says TVET needs a rebranding in M'sia.
‘Muhyiddin promised unity in the name of Malay-Islam, but…’

‘Muhyiddin promised unity in the name of Malay-Islam, but…’

Zahid claims Muhyiddin actually has an ulterior motive.

Citing candidate, media Covid-19 cases, PBM's Haniza wants tighter SOP

Citing candidate, media Covid-19 cases, PBM's Haniza wants tighter SOP

She wants to avoid a repeat of the Sabah polls aftermath.
Researchers develop ‘nano-fluid’ to cut energy consumption in aircons, chillers

Researchers develop ‘nano-fluid’ to cut energy consumption in aircons, chillers

It is cost-effective and environmental-friendly. 

Johor Orang Asli reminds politicians to not forget them after winning polls

Johor Orang Asli reminds politicians to not forget them after winning polls

Local indigenous community says many issues unresolved despite govt changes.
LETTER | Is Johor election a bellwether for Harapan?

LETTER | Is Johor election a bellwether for Harapan?

The coalition needs to reinvigorate.

Swimmer Cindy Ong to launch NFT collection to raise funds for Ukraine

Swimmer Cindy Ong to launch NFT collection to raise funds for Ukraine

National champ says Russian invasion shook her 'to the core'.
Malaysians in Russia safe, situation calm - M'sian Embassy

Malaysians in Russia safe, situation calm - M'sian Embassy

Those who require assistance are urged to contact the embassy.
Putin likens Western sanctions to war, Russian assault traps civilians

Putin likens Western sanctions to war, Russian assault traps civilians

A ceasefire to evacuate civilians from besieged Ukrainian cities has failed.
COMMENT | Small-town politics in Johor

COMMENT | Small-town politics in Johor

Locals don’t care much for big issues like 1MDB.

COMMENT | Open letter to Rina: Please stand with teen mum in custody

COMMENT | Open letter to Rina: Please stand with teen mum in custody

Child charged with murder and denied bail needs women minister's support. 
The teacher who brings tech into rural Tamil classrooms and beyond

The teacher who brings tech into rural Tamil classrooms and beyond

MALAYSIANSKINI | Cikgu Premalatha went from ‘katak bawah tempurung’ to Asia's sought-after Google coach.
Lighting candles for Ukraine

Lighting candles for Ukraine

KINILENS | Protesters gather to call for end to Russia-Ukraine conflict. 
BOOK REVIEW | Parliament, Unexpected: A book unfulfilling

BOOK REVIEW | Parliament, Unexpected: A book unfulfilling

It promises insider's view on what makes M'sian politics tick but falls short.
Sydney faces more rain as death toll from Australian floods rises

Sydney faces more rain as death toll from Australian floods rises

The death toll has reached 17.
Anti-climactic end to MCA-DAP debate baiting

Anti-climactic end to MCA-DAP debate baiting

Police reject the application over concern of possible provocations.
HISTORY | London ‘dawn raid’ – victory for govt, not estate workers

HISTORY | London ‘dawn raid’ – victory for govt, not estate workers

The raid was a political success on a never-before-seen scale.

Russia flying out UN diplomats expelled by US, officials say

Russia flying out UN diplomats expelled by US, officials say

Moscow says it will retaliate for the expulsion. 
Voters complain of smeared ballot paper, wrong names - DAP

Voters complain of smeared ballot paper, wrong names - DAP

Postal voters express concerns on whether their ballot will count amid bungles. 
YOURSAY | PM, master English for global stage, not shy away from it

YOURSAY | PM, master English for global stage, not shy away from it

‘Don’t know how to dance but blame the floor for being uneven.’

Covid-19 (March 5): Record 33,406 new cases, 67 deaths

Covid-19 (March 5): Record 33,406 new cases, 67 deaths

The number surpasses Friday's total of 33,209 cases.