Archive - 16 March 2022

Deputy president: Umno will not accept those with ‘wandering eyes’

Deputy president: Umno will not accept those with ‘wandering eyes’

'We won't tend to the cheaters, only the loyalists,' says Tok Mat.
No reason to delay GE15, says Tok Mat

No reason to delay GE15, says Tok Mat

Umno deputy president urges party to support calls for GE.
Mohamad: Some Umno leaders plotting internal division

Mohamad: Some Umno leaders plotting internal division

'This is to the extent of creating clusters and camps.'
Political ploy behind my rape charge, Tronoh rep tells court

Political ploy behind my rape charge, Tronoh rep tells court

'There were parties who were envious of me holding five portfolios.'
Selangor to tackle potholes with drones, lasers

Selangor to tackle potholes with drones, lasers

The system will have an automatic and digitalised workflow.
Perak govt denies neglecting welfare of quarry landslide victims' families

Perak govt denies neglecting welfare of quarry landslide victims' families

DO has channelled various forms of assistance, says MB.
Cops: Probe into Zeti’s husband ongoing, to go to S’pore end of this month

Cops: Probe into Zeti’s husband ongoing, to go to S’pore end of this month

Singapore police's CAD has agreed to the visit.
Kemaman teen goes to Appeal Court for release on bail in murder case

Kemaman teen goes to Appeal Court for release on bail in murder case

Her lawyer confirms having filed the application today.
Kedah MB requests Putrajaya to allow export of ketum leaves

Kedah MB requests Putrajaya to allow export of ketum leaves

Govt could earn tax revenue and help local growers, says Sanusi.  
LETTER | What is the real tragedy of Johor polls?

LETTER | What is the real tragedy of Johor polls?

One can only hope that voters will again pull off a miracle.
AEFI: 451 reports investigated, no deaths linked to Covid vaccines

AEFI: 451 reports investigated, no deaths linked to Covid vaccines

Another 156 reports are still under investigation.

5G wholesale price must be maintained even if DNB structure changes - Annuar

5G wholesale price must be maintained even if DNB structure changes - Annuar

This is to avoid higher prices for consumers.
RON97 price soars to RM4 per litre

RON97 price soars to RM4 per litre

This is up 62pct from around the same time last year.
Shahrir: I’m a democrat, not royalist or hardcore Umno

Shahrir: I’m a democrat, not royalist or hardcore Umno

This is after his stinging remarks over the Johor MB crisis.

Minister says ready to face US customs over Sime Darby sanction

Minister says ready to face US customs over Sime Darby sanction

PARLIAMENT | Zuraida says she will set up a meeting tomorrow.

Government gives green light for another withdrawal from EPF

Government gives green light for another withdrawal from EPF

PM announces special RM10,000 EPF withdrawal for Keluarga Malaysia
S'gor govt has no plan to dissolve state assembly - MB

S'gor govt has no plan to dissolve state assembly - MB

Harapan MBs unanimously decide to serve out their terms.
Talk of extended Jokowi term puts Indonesia's democracy under spotlight

Talk of extended Jokowi term puts Indonesia's democracy under spotlight

 It fuels concerns about a threat to hard-won democratic reforms.

MP demands review of sand dredging contract

MP demands review of sand dredging contract

Seremban MP claims company insolvent when cabinet gave it fat contract.
Govt sticks with sole 5G network, offers 70pct stake to telcos

Govt sticks with sole 5G network, offers 70pct stake to telcos

UPDATED 5.12PM | This despite calls for second network.
Rafizi says not running for PKR presidency, doesn't want to rock the boat

Rafizi says not running for PKR presidency, doesn't want to rock the boat

Priority is to help PKR prepare for next GE.
Ukraine president says peace talks now more 'realistic' as Biden visits Nato

Ukraine president says peace talks now more 'realistic' as Biden visits Nato

Zelenskiy says time is still needed for a breakthrough.
AirAsia X completes debt restructure, write back US$8b to profit

AirAsia X completes debt restructure, write back US$8b to profit

The restructuring was proposed to avoid liquidation.

N Korea courts disaster testing missiles at airport - analysts

N Korea courts disaster testing missiles at airport - analysts

No immediate confirmation of damage or casualties.
Only two out of six retention ponds changed status – Jalaluddin

Only two out of six retention ponds changed status – Jalaluddin

PARLIAMENT | No approval issued for the remaining four ponds.

Over 600 illegal telecom towers built in S'gor in past decade

Over 600 illegal telecom towers built in S'gor in past decade

State govt says owners will get demolition notice.
More than 8k flood victims in Selangor yet to receive aid

More than 8k flood victims in Selangor yet to receive aid

MB says 2.9k aid applicants rejected due to various reasons.
MPs and unity minister clash in Dewan Rakyat on Mitra probe

MPs and unity minister clash in Dewan Rakyat on Mitra probe

PARLIAMENT | An MP was ejected for refusing to follow orders.
Agencies claim undue risks in new domestic worker recruitment portal

Agencies claim undue risks in new domestic worker recruitment portal

Groups concerned with payment and funds disbursement process.
Apex court rejects Najib's bid to adduce fresh SRC evidence

Apex court rejects Najib's bid to adduce fresh SRC evidence

UPDATED 3.24PM | Court ruled unanimously to dismiss ex-PM's appeal.
Harapan, PKR least preferred choice among Malay voters - Rafizi

Harapan, PKR least preferred choice among Malay voters - Rafizi

Ex-MP says voters believe opposition can no longer bring them value. 
Johor DAP veep: BN has already broken their first promise

Johor DAP veep: BN has already broken their first promise

Onn Hafiz Ghazi has been appointed MB instead of Hasni Mohammad.
MP calls for independent review of Revnesh's autopsy report

MP calls for independent review of Revnesh's autopsy report

PARLIAMENT | Some parents are unconvinced teen's death unrelated to vaccine.
Putrajaya allows another round of EPF withdrawals

Putrajaya allows another round of EPF withdrawals

UPDATED 8.32PM | Contributors can withdraw up to RM10,000.
BN reps told to state loyalty amid claims of undermining Malacca CM

BN reps told to state loyalty amid claims of undermining Malacca CM

They need to prove there is no crisis. 
No plans by EC for postal voting for Sabah, S'wak voters in peninsula

No plans by EC for postal voting for Sabah, S'wak voters in peninsula

EC recommends voters apply for change of voting constituency.
MP laments 'violation' of parliamentary democracy in Johor MB crisis

MP laments 'violation' of parliamentary democracy in Johor MB crisis

Rejection of Hasni was very tragic, Hassan Karim says
NGOs disappointed over RM1.4b credit to forest plantation operators

NGOs disappointed over RM1.4b credit to forest plantation operators

Did MTIB adhere to land council ruling before approving loans? - groups
Harapan identifies problems - clashes, logo, turnout, message

Harapan identifies problems - clashes, logo, turnout, message

Coalition leaders will hold retreat to 'revive idealism'.
UN designates March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia

UN designates March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia

It is to promote a culture of tolerance and peace.

Russian state TV news staff disrupts live broadcast

Russian state TV news staff disrupts live broadcast

The arrested woman was seen holding anti-war sign.

#BreakTheBias and live with confidence

#BreakTheBias and live with confidence

On 8 March 2022, we celebrated International Women’s Day which is an annual celebration devoted to honouring women’s achievements while seeking gender equality in a world of bias. Though it was a one-day celebration, our efforts are continuous.
US Senate unanimously condemns Putin as war criminal

US Senate unanimously condemns Putin as war criminal

Deeply divided senate shows rare bipartisanship.
LETTER | CAP: Introduce the Halal-Haram Act

LETTER | CAP: Introduce the Halal-Haram Act

Not much progress despite several meetings on this law.

Khairuddin will not resign as Kuala Nerus MP

Khairuddin will not resign as Kuala Nerus MP

However, he will hand over his MP allowances to PAS.
Nato plans more troops on eastern flank after Russia's Ukraine invasion

Nato plans more troops on eastern flank after Russia's Ukraine invasion

'We need to reset our military posture for this new reality.'

Rebel accuses Hadi of bulldozing PAS' entry into PN

Rebel accuses Hadi of bulldozing PAS' entry into PN

Khairuddin reveals the PAS spiritual leader also leaked his complaint.

Biden plans first Europe visit since Ukraine invasion as refugees surpass 3m

Biden plans first Europe visit since Ukraine invasion as refugees surpass 3m

Moscow yet to capture any of the 10 biggest cities in the country.
COMMENT | Police sink to new lows in Tawfiq probe

COMMENT | Police sink to new lows in Tawfiq probe

Latest revelation on probe against Zeti's husband tarnish their image further.
Warisan needs leadership change too - PKR man fires back at Shafie

Warisan needs leadership change too - PKR man fires back at Shafie

Warisan needs a leadership change too - Razeef Rakimin tells Shafie.

COMMENT | Should all opposition parties unite? No!

COMMENT | Should all opposition parties unite? No!

It's time to bury the two-coalition project and ‘big tent’ idea.

Torture, mass killings, war crimes by Myanmar army - UN

Torture, mass killings, war crimes by Myanmar army - UN

'Appalling breadth and scale of violations.'
Covid-19 (March 16): 26,534 new cases, 95 deaths

Covid-19 (March 16): 26,534 new cases, 95 deaths

Cumulative infection cases hit 3,872,135, with 304,148 active cases.


YOURSAY | Can Rafizi help save PKR?

YOURSAY | Can Rafizi help save PKR?

‘Rafizi, ensure you bring back Nurul too to revitalise PKR…’

Analysts: Johor MB to be 'hot topic' in Umno general assembly

Analysts: Johor MB to be 'hot topic' in Umno general assembly

Issue may affect future promotion of PM candidate.
'No problem' stopping JKMPay if not helpful - dep minister

'No problem' stopping JKMPay if not helpful - dep minister

PARLIAMENT | 'Expect to evaluate all complaints and views until April'.
DAP leader denies possibility of Harapan cooperating with PN

DAP leader denies possibility of Harapan cooperating with PN

'No need for Harapan to do that,' says Tan Kok Wai.
No pig DNA found in squid rings - Fisheries Dept

No pig DNA found in squid rings - Fisheries Dept

Analysis was done by the biosecurity centre.
Rafizi returns with a vengeance

Rafizi returns with a vengeance

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