Archive - 15 March 2022

Mother of environment and water minister dies

Mother of environment and water minister dies

Tuan Ibrahim says mother passed away due to old age.
Ex-IGP urged to provide evidence on alleged police cartel

Ex-IGP urged to provide evidence on alleged police cartel

Home Ministry prepared to launch investigation - Jonathan.
Ampang landslide: Slope unsafe, 72 houses to be vacated - MB

Ampang landslide: Slope unsafe, 72 houses to be vacated - MB

Repair works on slope will be conducted.
Symbol of resistance as EU leaders head to Kyiv 'where history is forged'

Symbol of resistance as EU leaders head to Kyiv 'where history is forged'

The leaders are Polish, Czech and Slovenian prime ministers.
Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship

Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship

The appeal is allowed, High Court decision is set aside.
Johor delegates to skip debate at Umno general assembly

Johor delegates to skip debate at Umno general assembly

Hasni urged party members not to prolong Johor MB issue.
BN owes voters explanation why Hasni sidelined – PKR leader

BN owes voters explanation why Hasni sidelined – PKR leader

Campaign promoted Hasni but Onn Hafiz sworn in.
Harapan Youth chief dismisses cooperation with PN as 'intolerable'

Harapan Youth chief dismisses cooperation with PN as 'intolerable'

PN still in federal govt, Lee points out.
Regazette Kuala Langat forest, stop stalling - group

Regazette Kuala Langat forest, stop stalling - group

'Protect forest in time of obvious climate crisis'.
Lawyer: New MB still has to test his majority

Lawyer: New MB still has to test his majority

'Are reps brave enough to vote against Onn's appointment?'
Khairuddin receives overtures shortly after PAS departure

Khairuddin receives overtures shortly after PAS departure

Less than a day after he left PAS, Umno and Amanah swoop in. 
Jom, Let's Talk: Reimagining Malaysia

Jom, Let's Talk: Reimagining Malaysia

DPP: Zeti’s family bank transactions were before SRC formation

DPP: Zeti’s family bank transactions were before SRC formation

'It's irrelevant to Najib's SRC corruption case.'
Govt continues with appeal against citizenship ruling for overseas-born kids

Govt continues with appeal against citizenship ruling for overseas-born kids

Deputy minister says govt will make decision after case is heard.
Rafizi: PKR and Harapan's strategy is madness

Rafizi: PKR and Harapan's strategy is madness

'Harapan deaf to what voters want.'
China's soaring Covid-19 case load raises concerns about containment costs

China's soaring Covid-19 case load raises concerns about containment costs

China has largely stuck to its strict lockdown approach in Covid-19 management.
Onn Hafiz sworn in as Johor menteri besar

Onn Hafiz sworn in as Johor menteri besar

UPDATED 4.35PM | Machap rep takes oath in sultan's presence.
Hadi: Those who veer PAS off-course will be cast overboard

Hadi: Those who veer PAS off-course will be cast overboard

'This can happen to fools or those seduced by others along our journey.'
Russia accuses Ukraine of missile strike on separatist-controlled Donetsk

Russia accuses Ukraine of missile strike on separatist-controlled Donetsk

Kyiv denies the accusation, saying the missile is clearly Russian-made.
Najib hoping for fresh SRC trial - lawyer

Najib hoping for fresh SRC trial - lawyer

He claims trial judge has conflict of interest.
MRT3 expected to be fully operational by 2030 - Wee

MRT3 expected to be fully operational by 2030 - Wee

PARLIAMENT | Project tender is scheduled to commence this year.
SC alerts public on rise in investment scams promoted on Telegram

SC alerts public on rise in investment scams promoted on Telegram

These fraudulent schemes offer non-existent investment opportunities.

LETTER | Welcome back, Rafizi Ramli

LETTER | Welcome back, Rafizi Ramli

It's time to save Malaysia.

Appeal Court ‘shutting their minds’ to Najib’s fresh SRC evidence bid - lawyer

Appeal Court ‘shutting their minds’ to Najib’s fresh SRC evidence bid - lawyer

Defence counsel says court already made up its mind before hearing.
Umno pushes back against interference in Johor MB appointment

Umno pushes back against interference in Johor MB appointment

Reports claim 38 out of 40 reps signed SDs supporting Hasni. 
Rafizi to return from hiatus, aims for PKR No 2 spot

Rafizi to return from hiatus, aims for PKR No 2 spot

UPDATED 5.40PM | He says progressive multi-ethnic politics in danger with Harapan being 'third choice'.
Activist pleads not guilty to unlawful occupation of govt land

Activist pleads not guilty to unlawful occupation of govt land

Peka president charged with three counts of unlawful occupation of state land.
Walk for O-Someness with Jack ‘n Jill Cream-O’s ‘Selangkah Jalan Sedetik O-Some’ campaign

Walk for O-Someness with Jack ‘n Jill Cream-O’s ‘Selangkah Jalan Sedetik O-Some’ campaign

Time flies, doesn’t it? As we are already into the first quarter of 2022, there’s no time like the present to make some meaningful O-some moves! And we literally mean ‘MOVE’.
Nine public servants among 10 nabbed for drug trafficking - Bukit Aman

Nine public servants among 10 nabbed for drug trafficking - Bukit Aman

They allegedly sold drugs seized in an earlier operation.
Strengthen flexibility, adaptability in public sector – Deloitte

Strengthen flexibility, adaptability in public sector – Deloitte

Governments must be able to respond to change.

China denies US claim that Russia asked for help in Ukraine

China denies US claim that Russia asked for help in Ukraine

It accuses US of spreading 'malicious disinformation'.
'Bankrupt' firm flagged by Loke says its financial troubles long over

'Bankrupt' firm flagged by Loke says its financial troubles long over

Inai Kiara Sdn Bhd says company's receivership lifted in late 2017.
MP SPEAKS | Najib’s imaginary 1MDB profits

MP SPEAKS | Najib’s imaginary 1MDB profits

Ex-PM financially illiterate in arguing 1MDB could have RM9.7b in profit today. 
MOF, Bank Negara, SC to form framework on consumer credit regulation

MOF, Bank Negara, SC to form framework on consumer credit regulation

Activities regulated to include 'Buy Now Pay Later' scheme.
COMMENT | The moment Zahid pushed Ismail Sabri's arms away

COMMENT | The moment Zahid pushed Ismail Sabri's arms away

The push was a symbolic gesture of what is to come, the return of Bossku.
S'gor sports council paid nearly RM2m to ineligible recipients - AG's report

S'gor sports council paid nearly RM2m to ineligible recipients - AG's report

The payments were made in 2020 and 2021.
KJ acknowledges ‘chronic under-investment’ in public healthcare

KJ acknowledges ‘chronic under-investment’ in public healthcare

PARLIAMENT | Funding for healthcare will be important point in white paper. 
ADUN SPEAKS | Reviewing fuel subsidy can shake economy

ADUN SPEAKS | Reviewing fuel subsidy can shake economy

Reforming fuel subsidy mechanism must be carefully deliberated, researched.
LETTER | Stop speculating over who will be new MB

LETTER | Stop speculating over who will be new MB

No point in making accusations of hidden hands, wait for announcement. 
Umno needs to resolve Johor MB issue wisely - political analyst

Umno needs to resolve Johor MB issue wisely - political analyst

If Hasni Mohammad not appointed, there will be internal rifts.

Umno general assembly to focus on polls performance, Muafakat, GE15

Umno general assembly to focus on polls performance, Muafakat, GE15

The assembly was delayed since last year.
Envoy: M’sia-Indonesia MOU on domestic workers postponed again

Envoy: M’sia-Indonesia MOU on domestic workers postponed again

Leaders from both countries unavailable for signing on March 18. 
COMMENT | Johor polls prove that fixating on anti-hopping bill is stupid

COMMENT | Johor polls prove that fixating on anti-hopping bill is stupid

Harapan and PN have enough numbers to push for proportional representation.

US warns China not to help Russia as anti-war protest disrupts state TV

US warns China not to help Russia as anti-war protest disrupts state TV

Both countries deny that Russia had sought assistance from China.
COMMENT | Should PKR be blamed for Harapan’s defeat in Johor?

COMMENT | Should PKR be blamed for Harapan’s defeat in Johor?

Guan Eng has subtly blamed PKR for not using Harapan logo.

Getting rid of flies using the right innovative fly trap

Getting rid of flies using the right innovative fly trap

The need for innovative fly control is changing the way in pest control. Find out how technology is moving forward with fly control to aid your business.
YOURSAY | With Umno back in power, expect 2MDB next

YOURSAY | With Umno back in power, expect 2MDB next

‘The thieves are poised to return with a vengeance.’

COMMENT | The futile pursuit of Sulu Sultanate's claims on Sabah

COMMENT | The futile pursuit of Sulu Sultanate's claims on Sabah

Sultanate's claims forfeited by virtue of Madrid Protocol of 1885.
FBI: Najib received US$756 million from stolen 1MDB funds

FBI: Najib received US$756 million from stolen 1MDB funds

Fugitive financier Jho Low, stole US$1.42 billion.

Tussle for connected car data hitting high gear

Tussle for connected car data hitting high gear

Industrial analysts say data access is extremely valuable.
Malacca plans to build undersea tunnel to Indonesia - chief minister

Malacca plans to build undersea tunnel to Indonesia - chief minister

It will link Malacca with Dumai, Indonesia.
Covid-19 (March 14): 22,030 new cases, 92 deaths

Covid-19 (March 14): 22,030 new cases, 92 deaths

Active cases up 5.3pct compared to 14 days ago.
Johor MB crisis

Johor MB crisis

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.
Over 10k houses damaged by last year's floods in Selangor

Over 10k houses damaged by last year's floods in Selangor

Klang, Kuala Langat, Petaling, Hulu Selangor registering the majority.