Archive - 14 March 2022

Johor: Speculations abound as MB swearing-in delayed

Johor: Speculations abound as MB swearing-in delayed

A source says 'higher authority' wants Onn Hafiz as MB.

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Reduce dependence on RT-PCR, do more self-tests - Khairy

Reduce dependence on RT-PCR, do more self-tests - Khairy

Minister says RTK-Ag tests more suitable in current Omicron environment.

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Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over navy ship's 'intrusion'

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over navy ship's 'intrusion'

Its foreign ministry says ship's presence didn't constitute innocent passage.

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Johor opposition reps call for bipartisan committee on border reopening

Johor opposition reps call for bipartisan committee on border reopening

Committee to tackle various issues when border with S'pore reopens.

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Kyiv apartment block shelled,Ukraine peace talks begin with some hopes intact

Kyiv apartment block shelled,Ukraine peace talks begin with some hopes intact

Russia denies targeting civilians, accuses Ukraine of using human shields.

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Three days to MOU, agencies still in the dark over domestic worker process

Three days to MOU, agencies still in the dark over domestic worker process

Payment terms are unclear, among other details.

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Appeals court sets aside former arbitrator's jail sentence

Appeals court sets aside former arbitrator's jail sentence

The arbitrator made a false declaration 9 years ago.

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Govt awarded contract to 'bankrupt' company with 'bad' track record - Loke

Govt awarded contract to 'bankrupt' company with 'bad' track record - Loke

PARLIAMENT | Transport minister asks for list of failed projects.

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Environmental NGO calls for inquiry into Ampang landslide

Environmental NGO calls for inquiry into Ampang landslide

Selangor must conduct a Commission of Inquiry into the tragedy - SAM.

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Ex-CFO tells court Najib allowed PSC to probe 1MDB

Ex-CFO tells court Najib allowed PSC to probe 1MDB

He also denies misleading auditors auditing the sovereign fund.

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March 21 decision on Abdul Azeez's corruption, money laundering charges appeal

March 21 decision on Abdul Azeez's corruption, money laundering charges appeal

He is appealing High Court’s dismissal of his strike off charges bid.

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6.4-magnitude offshore earthquake jolts Philippines

6.4-magnitude offshore earthquake jolts Philippines

The quake hit at a depth of 29km.

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SRC judge should have disclosed role in 1MDB loan - Najib's lawyer

SRC judge should have disclosed role in 1MDB loan - Najib's lawyer

Muhammad Shafee claims judge has conflict of interest.

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Security guard remanded over discovery of charred woman's body - police

Security guard remanded over discovery of charred woman's body - police

Remains found in a school in Bandar Tun Razak last Saturday.

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Hasni suggests youth leader as next MB, sultan to decide soon

Hasni suggests youth leader as next MB, sultan to decide soon

He says support of youth crucial for Johor's development, prosperity.

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EPF may have to sell overseas assets if fourth round of withdrawals allowed

EPF may have to sell overseas assets if fourth round of withdrawals allowed

PARLIAMENT | Previous withdrawals have led to lower dividends for 2021.

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Opposition must pursue 'big tent' approach against BN - Guan Eng

Opposition must pursue 'big tent' approach against BN - Guan Eng

DAP sec-gen says lack of unity among reasons for Johor polls failure.

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Australia, Netherlands start legal action against Russia for downing of MH17

Australia, Netherlands start legal action against Russia for downing of MH17

The UN Security Council has been informed.

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Khairuddin quits PAS

Khairuddin quits PAS

The Kuala Nerus MP has been critical of the party's leadership.

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1MDB trial: Shafee, ex-CFO cross swords over Jho Low’s lifestyle

1MDB trial: Shafee, ex-CFO cross swords over Jho Low’s lifestyle

Witness says his responsibility was financial transactions, not Low’s personal life.

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Should main Harapan leaders resign over Johor polls debacle? - Felda group

Should main Harapan leaders resign over Johor polls debacle? - Felda group

'Opposition would lose big if GE15 called now.'

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Sulu sultan's heirs claim: Position of Sabah in M’sia not affected - minister

Sulu sultan's heirs claim: Position of Sabah in M’sia not affected - minister

UPDATED 3.32PM | PARLIAMENT | 'Malaysia does not recognise and entertain any claim on Sabah.'

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Selangor sultan tells state govt to focus on tackling floods

Selangor sultan tells state govt to focus on tackling floods

The ruler also wants state agencies to be more proactive.

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UEM Sunrise spotlights local artists in support of environmental and animal conservation

UEM Sunrise spotlights local artists in support of environmental and animal conservation

UEM Sunrise launched its latest art initiative titled “K’Artulistiwa” at the KAIA Heights sales gallery to champion the local arts community in promoting awareness on environmental and animal conservation.

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Govt wants RM1.5k minimum wage implemented soonest - Saravanan

Govt wants RM1.5k minimum wage implemented soonest - Saravanan

PARLIAMENT | But it cannot be done immediately due to various factors.

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Khairuddin: PAS throws mature political policy into South China Sea

Khairuddin: PAS throws mature political policy into South China Sea

PAS leaders won't admit this reality, he says.

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LETTER | Seeing Harapan as continuous failure wear us down

LETTER | Seeing Harapan as continuous failure wear us down

The coalition seems to learn little from the past.

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Penang adventist hospital launched 1st private comprehensive nuclear medicine centre in the northern region

Penang adventist hospital launched 1st private comprehensive nuclear medicine centre in the northern region

Penang Adventist Hospital held a grand launching for the first full-fledged private Nuclear Medicine Centre in the Northern region, pledging to provide better diagnostic and treatment courses to their patients.

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MP SPEAKS | No point killing each other to make BN stronger

MP SPEAKS | No point killing each other to make BN stronger

Moot negotiations with forces opposed to BN.

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LETTER | Not everything is politics, principles and ethics count

LETTER | Not everything is politics, principles and ethics count

There is a general yearning for stability of the good old days.

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COMMENT | Mahathir's sad ending

COMMENT | Mahathir's sad ending

Karma is catching up with the elderly politician.

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Diplomacy efforts step up after Russian strike on Ukraine base

Diplomacy efforts step up after Russian strike on Ukraine base

The strike kills 35 and injures 134.

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Strong earthquake rattles Indonesia's South Sumatra - MetMalaysia

Strong earthquake rattles Indonesia's South Sumatra - MetMalaysia

Tremors could be felt in western Peninsular Malaysia.

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Amanah rep: Harapan must fix 6 weaknesses or risk being 'election tourist'

Amanah rep: Harapan must fix 6 weaknesses or risk being 'election tourist'

Opposition split among major factors contributing to poor showing.

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ADUN SPEAKS | Break the chains that bind Harapan before GE15

ADUN SPEAKS | Break the chains that bind Harapan before GE15

Financial scandals alone are not enough to dislodge BN/Umno.

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Iran attacks Iraq's Erbil with missiles in warning to US, allies

Iran attacks Iraq's Erbil with missiles in warning to US, allies

Authorities say a civilian was hurt and no one was killed.

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COMMENT | In Johor, Harapan ran out of excuses

COMMENT | In Johor, Harapan ran out of excuses

Harapan should not lose heart but it should grow a pair.

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China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions - US official

China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions - US official

Russia has reportedly asked China for military equipment.

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Lalamove supports business expansion and supply chain with pay-per-use Long Haul delivery service

Lalamove supports business expansion and supply chain with pay-per-use Long Haul delivery service

Lalamove, the leading 24/7 on-demand delivery platform, is advocating its Long Haul delivery service for businesses in Klang Valley, Johor and Penang

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Umno man urges Bersatu to resign from govt

Umno man urges Bersatu to resign from govt

UPDATED 2.23PM | Quit, Puad tells party following their dismal performance in Johor polls.

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COMMENT | Will the opposition evolve or die?

COMMENT | Will the opposition evolve or die?

What alternatives can the rest of us build?

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YOURSAY | 'Azhar, are you a speaker or a squeaker?'

YOURSAY | 'Azhar, are you a speaker or a squeaker?'

The House speaker is letting Najib ride roughshod over Parliament

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Covid-19 (March 13): 22,535 new cases, 87 deaths

Covid-19 (March 13): 22,535 new cases, 87 deaths

Yesterday's active cases are up by 9.5pct from 14 days ago.

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COMMENT | Johor election shows there's no hope for future

COMMENT | Johor election shows there's no hope for future

We need individuals of honour, integrity and capability now.

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What's next after Johor polls

What's next after Johor polls

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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