Archive - 8 March 2022

Shazani puts her command of Mandarin to good use in Semarang

Shazani puts her command of Mandarin to good use in Semarang

'They find it easier to share issues or their problems.'
Jamal Yunos' appeal in Maria Chin defamation suit dismissed

Jamal Yunos' appeal in Maria Chin defamation suit dismissed

The bench allowed his appeal to reduce the quantum of damages.

Twelfth custodial death in 2022 due to coronary artery disease

Twelfth custodial death in 2022 due to coronary artery disease

It has been classified as sudden death.

PN candidate denies vote-buying, claims phone was hacked

PN candidate denies vote-buying, claims phone was hacked

Tan Lek Khang urges Bekok voters to disregard the message.

Rosmah’s defence in corruption case is bare denial, says prosecution

Rosmah’s defence in corruption case is bare denial, says prosecution

The prosecution says it has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. 

'Me lobbying as MB? No such thing' - Puad Zarkashi

'Me lobbying as MB? No such thing' - Puad Zarkashi

He says the party has decided Hasni Mohammad's as its MB candidate.
Suspend Najib if no show at Parliament tomorrow - MP

Suspend Najib if no show at Parliament tomorrow - MP

Lim says Najib is placing more importance on campaigning in Johor. 

Covid: Labuan facing shortage of saliva test kits

Covid: Labuan facing shortage of saliva test kits

'Our enforcement team is monitoring the situation.'
MySejahtera kiosks in Johor to open this week

MySejahtera kiosks in Johor to open this week

This will assist users facing problems related to the application.

FT Ministry to review flood warning system - Jalaluddin

FT Ministry to review flood warning system - Jalaluddin

The ministry’s will hold a joint discussion with Kuala Lumpur mayor.

Idrus reappointed as AG for one year

Idrus reappointed as AG for one year

The Agong has consented to the reappointment.

Klang MP threatens to drag JKR to court over silence on drain cleaning

Klang MP threatens to drag JKR to court over silence on drain cleaning

JKR only required to clean monsoon drains every 6 months.
Ukrainians escape besieged Sumy through corridor; refugee total tops 2 million

Ukrainians escape besieged Sumy through corridor; refugee total tops 2 million

Priority is given to the disabled, pregnant women and children in orphanages.

Court denies bid to release teen on bail in newborn murder case

Court denies bid to release teen on bail in newborn murder case

She is allowed to be referred for psychiatric evaluation.
'Transition to endemic' phase starts April 1, borders to reopen

'Transition to endemic' phase starts April 1, borders to reopen

Visitors must still undergo tests prior to and upon arrival.
Najib: Ambulance stopping for convoy not PM's fault

Najib: Ambulance stopping for convoy not PM's fault

Prime minister doesn't control motorcade, says Pekan MP.
Covid-19 can cause brain shrinkage, memory loss - study

Covid-19 can cause brain shrinkage, memory loss - study

Even those who didn't need hospitalisation are affected.
'I will explain 1MDB debt issue to Parliament after Johor polls' - Najib

'I will explain 1MDB debt issue to Parliament after Johor polls' - Najib

Opposition MPs want Najib referred to rights committee.
Russian offensive slows, says Ukraine, as residents flee bombed-out cities

Russian offensive slows, says Ukraine, as residents flee bombed-out cities

Ukraine's military intelligence says a Russian general was killed near Kharkiv.

'War for our child's life': Health crisis in Ukraine conflict

'War for our child's life': Health crisis in Ukraine conflict

Millions expected to flee, straining healthcare in neighbouring countries.
Foreign workers for Malaysia's palm plantations to arrive in May, June

Foreign workers for Malaysia's palm plantations to arrive in May, June

Shortage of foreign workers to harvest palm fruits hindering production.
Top Glove defers HK listing as Ukraine war roils markets

Top Glove defers HK listing as Ukraine war roils markets

Top Glove's Kuala Lumpur-listed shares fell 6.3 percent after the news.

Playing on Umno factionalism, Bersatu floats pro-Najib Johor MB

Playing on Umno factionalism, Bersatu floats pro-Najib Johor MB

Wan Saiful says he has heard of lobbying attempts for it.
KINIGUIDE | How does climate change cause floods?

KINIGUIDE | How does climate change cause floods?

An overview of how rising temperatures can cause floods.
Marrybrown urging Malaysians to #BreakTheBias this International Women’s Day

Marrybrown urging Malaysians to #BreakTheBias this International Women’s Day

Video from Marrybrown illustrates a world without bias to increase awareness of gender equality among Malaysians.
Govt working on rationalisation of targeted cooking oil subsidy

Govt working on rationalisation of targeted cooking oil subsidy

It is expected to be finalised by year-end. 
MCA, DAP spar over Bahasa Malaysia fluency

MCA, DAP spar over Bahasa Malaysia fluency

DAP says MCA candidates can't speak fluent BM, which MCA denies.
Flash floods: Three landslide incidents reported in KL

Flash floods: Three landslide incidents reported in KL

DBKL says remedial works will be conducted immediately.


Women candidates share their agenda for women

Women candidates share their agenda for women

We ask women candidates in Johor polls their views.
Does Shahidan still believe M'sia's flood system among the best? - Kok

Does Shahidan still believe M'sia's flood system among the best? - Kok

This follows massive flash floods in the Klang Valley yesterday.
Warisan MPs want Parliament to debate RM63b 'award' to Sulu sultan's kin

Warisan MPs want Parliament to debate RM63b 'award' to Sulu sultan's kin

PARLIAMENT | MPs say issue is of national importance.
LETTER | From perennial punching bag to being branded immoral

LETTER | From perennial punching bag to being branded immoral

Have the Chinese lost their moral compass?
Covid-19: 188 new cases in categories 3-5

Covid-19: 188 new cases in categories 3-5

103 of them are 60 years and above.
LETTER | Raw water 'shortages' threaten tropical Malaysia

LETTER | Raw water 'shortages' threaten tropical Malaysia

Is the shortage real, or is it just a political game?
Johor polls: Rain not stopping early voters

Johor polls: Rain not stopping early voters

UPDATED 3.20PM | EC says 39pct voted as of 11am.
Maips seeks court order to safeguard Islamic education of Loh's children

Maips seeks court order to safeguard Islamic education of Loh's children

Council says it is not seeking to deny Loh's rights as mother.
Russia becomes most sanctioned country

Russia becomes most sanctioned country

Country with most sanctions against Moscow is Switzerland.
Only four Malaysians still in Ukraine - Saifuddin

Only four Malaysians still in Ukraine - Saifuddin

The gov't is maintaining close contact with them.
COMMENT | VIP vs ambulance: Who has the right of way?

COMMENT | VIP vs ambulance: Who has the right of way?

It seems VIPs are more important than lifesavers in Malaysia.
Cynthia nominated for US Women of Courage Award

Cynthia nominated for US Women of Courage Award

C4 founder is nominated by US Embassy Kuala Lumpur.
MP SPEAKS | Saluting the courage of women

MP SPEAKS | Saluting the courage of women

On International Women’s Day, I celebrate women who won’t give up. 
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad awards building contract worth over RM100 million

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad awards building contract worth over RM100 million

Malaysia’s leading dairy manufacturer, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI) has appointed Negeri Sembilan based,  Seremban Engineering Berhad (SEB) as the main contractor.
March 30 appeal for lawyer VK Lingam to practice again

March 30 appeal for lawyer VK Lingam to practice again

He was disbarred in 2015 after being linked to a judge-fixing scandal.
Selangor sees Expo 2020 Dubai as a platform to strengthen relationship

Selangor sees Expo 2020 Dubai as a platform to strengthen relationship

Selangor’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai will provide the state with the chance to showcase its advantages and strengths to attract more investments into the country
COMMENT | Flexible working in M'sia does not benefit women

COMMENT | Flexible working in M'sia does not benefit women

Women still find household responsibilities are not equally shared. 
For Felda settlers, roof over heads cast wider shadow than corruption

For Felda settlers, roof over heads cast wider shadow than corruption

Anti-graft message fails to resonate as effects not immediately apparent.
Oil import ban may push price to US$300 per barrel, warns Russia

Oil import ban may push price to US$300 per barrel, warns Russia

US is reportedly willing to move ahead with the ban without its European allies.

Selangor aims to be a global trading hub

Selangor aims to be a global trading hub

Selangor strengthens smart city technologies and infrastructures towards establishing itself as a Global Trading Hub.
COMMENT | Pannir's poem for International Women's Day

COMMENT | Pannir's poem for International Women's Day

Malaysian death row inmate writes from Changi prison.
WHO says at least nine killed in 16 attacks on Ukraine health care

WHO says at least nine killed in 16 attacks on Ukraine health care

16 people have been injured, including 7 health workers.
Assistance for M'sians in Ukraine among issues to be raised in Parliament today

Assistance for M'sians in Ukraine among issues to be raised in Parliament today

Other issues include impersonating police, waste disposal, Covid-19 vaccine side effects.
MP SPEAKS | #BreakTheBias – International Woman’s Day 2022

MP SPEAKS | #BreakTheBias – International Woman’s Day 2022

The contribution of women in Malaysia can no longer be underestimated!

COMMENT | Have confidence in your language

COMMENT | Have confidence in your language

Language lessons from a backpacking trip three years ago.

KL flood mitigation project delayed another 2 years due to contractor woes

KL flood mitigation project delayed another 2 years due to contractor woes

Sungai Bunus flood mitigation plan started 9 years ago. 
Scientists identify new gene differences in severe Covid patients

Scientists identify new gene differences in severe Covid patients

16 new genetic variants have been pinpointed in these sufferers.

COMMENT | Eight takeaways from yet another flood disaster in KL

COMMENT | Eight takeaways from yet another flood disaster in KL

The solutions have been discussed many, many times before but…

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket signs industry-first MoU with Allianz General

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket signs industry-first MoU with Allianz General

Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd (Bosch) has entered into a deal with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General), marking an industry-first collaboration between an automotive parts company and insurance provider in Malaysia.
Nearly 400 civilians killed in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover, UN says

Nearly 400 civilians killed in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover, UN says

From the first human rights report since the Taliban seized power.

Johor polls: Who helped Felda should not be made an issue - Zahidi

Johor polls: Who helped Felda should not be made an issue - Zahidi

So, do not make claims as to who has helped Felda, he adds.

YOURSAY | Questions over RM63b award to Sulu sultan’s descendants

YOURSAY | Questions over RM63b award to Sulu sultan’s descendants

‘This whole Sulu sultan treaty is a joke.’

Johor state election: Speakers allowed to remove face masks during ceramah

Johor state election: Speakers allowed to remove face masks during ceramah

They will have to put their masks on after finishing their speech.

Russia insists on linking Ukraine sanctions to nuclear talks, Iran stands firm

Russia insists on linking Ukraine sanctions to nuclear talks, Iran stands firm

Iran declares: We will not allow any foreign elements to undermine us.

Covid-19 (March 7): 26,856 new cases, 76 deaths

Covid-19 (March 7): 26,856 new cases, 76 deaths

Active cases stand at 304,305.

Civil servants entitled leave when their children require quarantine - PSD

Civil servants entitled leave when their children require quarantine - PSD

Department has also updated infectious diseases list for this purpose.
Cops summon organiser, restaurant over 'Santai Bersama Bossku' crowd

Cops summon organiser, restaurant over 'Santai Bersama Bossku' crowd

Authorities say attendees clearly violated Covid-19 SOPs.
Klang Valley flooded again

Klang Valley flooded again

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.