Archive - 22 March 2022

Probe into 'sexually suggestive' scene infringes freedom of expression - CIJ

Probe into 'sexually suggestive' scene infringes freedom of expression - CIJ

Investigation closes the door over notion of artistic autonomy.
Audit report: Renewable energy programme needs attention

Audit report: Renewable energy programme needs attention

Several weaknesses for Energy Ministry to address.
Stepping out of the 'Lim dynasty' shadow

Stepping out of the 'Lim dynasty' shadow

Questions linger whether the Lims still wield influence over party's leadership.
1MDB: Prosecution says Najib defence's questioning irrelevant

1MDB: Prosecution says Najib defence's questioning irrelevant

'I don’t see the relevance. I have been very patient.'
Dewan Rakyat approves RM8.4b supplementary budget

Dewan Rakyat approves RM8.4b supplementary budget

PARLIAMENT | Budget approved with voice vote from MPs.
SAM: State govts must be responsible for developers avoiding EIA

SAM: State govts must be responsible for developers avoiding EIA

Major projects divided into medium-sized projects.
MRT project: Engineering firm directors held for alleged bribery

MRT project: Engineering firm directors held for alleged bribery

Ex-directors believed to have recevied RM27m.
AG's Report finds expatriate tax collection unsatisfactory, 15k have no files

AG's Report finds expatriate tax collection unsatisfactory, 15k have no files

More than 7k expatriates have arrears totalling RM65.9m.
PAC to discuss millions in 'wastage' at KTM, ministries

PAC to discuss millions in 'wastage' at KTM, ministries

Alleged leakage of RM2.81m in KTM upgrading project.
No reports of Malaysians in China plane crash

No reports of Malaysians in China plane crash

China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735 crashed on Monday in Guangxi Province.
Talks on Ukraine: Peace deal or more war?

Talks on Ukraine: Peace deal or more war?

Question of territory can scuttle change of agreement to end the war.
NGOs stage protest, calling for anti-hopping law, IPCMC bill

NGOs stage protest, calling for anti-hopping law, IPCMC bill

Bersih, Suaram handed memorandums to gov't and opposition MPs.
Hadi Awang recovering well from Covid-19

Hadi Awang recovering well from Covid-19

He is suffering from mild symptoms.

Kota Belud MP: Why no Bugaya by-election after other state polls?

Kota Belud MP: Why no Bugaya by-election after other state polls?

The by-election has been postponed indefinitely due to Covid-19.
Telemedicine booms in S Korea amid Covid

Telemedicine booms in S Korea amid Covid

President-elect Yoon backs telemedicine.
Ukraine president Zelenskiy insists on meeting with Putin

Ukraine president Zelenskiy insists on meeting with Putin

Zelenskiy says Ukraine is well aware it cannot be admitted into Nato now.

Abim disappointed with govt treating women as second-class citizens

Abim disappointed with govt treating women as second-class citizens

'Withdraw appeal on overseas-born children citizenship ruling.'
No country met WHO air quality standards in 2021 - data

No country met WHO air quality standards in 2021 - data

Only 3.4 percent of the surveyed cities met the standard in 2021.

Flash floods: Five warning sirens to be installed in KL – Jalaluddin

Flash floods: Five warning sirens to be installed in KL – Jalaluddin

He says 13 CCTVs had been installed so far. 

Maternity leave for all in limbo, pending ministerial order

Maternity leave for all in limbo, pending ministerial order

Bill removes maternity leave for mums earning over RM2k.
China, Pakistan share concern about sanctions on Russia, Beijing says

China, Pakistan share concern about sanctions on Russia, Beijing says

They are concerned with the spillover effects of sanctions.
COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines safe, work for children

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines safe, work for children

Govt must step up vaccine awareness to protect children.
'No plans to ban child marriage', PKR MPs take minister to task

'No plans to ban child marriage', PKR MPs take minister to task

UPDATED 7.31PM | PARLIAMENT | 'Minister fails past efforts.'
Sapura Energy 'bailout' is 'perverse Najibnomics', says Rafizi

Sapura Energy 'bailout' is 'perverse Najibnomics', says Rafizi

Three of the company's subsidiaries have been served with winding-up petitions.

Farhash: I'll step aside if Saifuddin goes for PKR deputy president

Farhash: I'll step aside if Saifuddin goes for PKR deputy president

Saifuddin is expected to make an announcement soon. 

MPs pressure govt to table anti-hopping law

MPs pressure govt to table anti-hopping law

PARLIAMENT | Law can be tabled now, changes made at later stage.
Rais: Kit Siang deserves respect and recognition

Rais: Kit Siang deserves respect and recognition

He says M'sia has never recognised or awarded opposition politicians.
LETTER | DBKL lax enforcement jerporadises KL's liveability

LETTER | DBKL lax enforcement jerporadises KL's liveability

KL is messy and disorganised despite infrastructure upgrades.
Ministry says DBKL to coordinate groups helping homeless in KL

Ministry says DBKL to coordinate groups helping homeless in KL

PARLIAMENT | 'This is important so there will be no major wastage.'
MOH: Najib's officer refused to accept 4 fines

MOH: Najib's officer refused to accept 4 fines

UPDATED 10.23PM | Fines for offences at Johor election.
Bersatu man: All should be consulted before Parliament is dissolved

Bersatu man: All should be consulted before Parliament is dissolved

Umno leaders urging for GE15 are 'selfish', says Faiz.
Where’s the promised anti-hopping bill, Shahrir asks govt

Where’s the promised anti-hopping bill, Shahrir asks govt

This might lead to assumptions about some of the 'frogs', he says.
Court dismisses bid to drop Islam from woman's IC

Court dismisses bid to drop Islam from woman's IC

UPDATED 1.40PM | The alleged conversion was carried out when she was 10.

Jailed Corsican nationalist dies after attack by Jihadist in French prison

Jailed Corsican nationalist dies after attack by Jihadist in French prison

Prosecutors say he was attacked for 'blaspheming' the prophet Muhammad.
Deputy minister accuses palm oil critics of 'shifting goal post'

Deputy minister accuses palm oil critics of 'shifting goal post'

PARLIAMENT | Willie Mongin points out it's one attack after the other. 
Syariah judge, Lokman settle defamation suit

Syariah judge, Lokman settle defamation suit

Lokman says the alleged statement came about due to ‘misinformation’.

MACC finds nothing suspicious about how Ericsson won 5G contract

MACC finds nothing suspicious about how Ericsson won 5G contract

PARLIAMENT | The graft buster says the contract followed proper procedures.
2022-03-22

2022-03-22

Biden says Putin is weighing use of chemical weapons in Ukraine

Biden says Putin is weighing use of chemical weapons in Ukraine

UPDATED 5.20PM | Accusations that Ukraine has chemical weapons to be an excuse.
EU split on Russia oil sanctions, mulls other steps

EU split on Russia oil sanctions, mulls other steps

The EU and allies have already imposed hefty measures against Russia.

Kamarudin will lead delegation to OIC’s Council of Foreign Ministers meeting

Kamarudin will lead delegation to OIC’s Council of Foreign Ministers meeting

He is also scheduled to discuss issues of mutual interest with counterparts.

LETTER | Education a learning curve and we continue to learn from each other

LETTER | Education a learning curve and we continue to learn from each other

This can make us better.
Actor Zul Ariffin under probe over sexually charged scene - Annuar

Actor Zul Ariffin under probe over sexually charged scene - Annuar

Minister says actor had 'broken the law' in sharing a teaser clip.
Ukraine rejects ultimatums as conflict intensifies

Ukraine rejects ultimatums as conflict intensifies

Russia orders residents of Mariupol to surrender by 5am local time on Monday.

98-day maternity, 7-day paternity leave approved

98-day maternity, 7-day paternity leave approved

PARLIAMENT | Amendments to Employment Act pass with majority voice vote. 
Najib: No Covid-19 SOP violation fine for DAP and friends?

Najib: No Covid-19 SOP violation fine for DAP and friends?

This is after Kit Siang was seen hugging people at the congress.
COMMENT | Muslims are sexual beings too

COMMENT | Muslims are sexual beings too

‘They seem to believe that devout faith mandated dull sex lives.’

MP SPEAKS | Labour policy reforms needed along with new minimum wage

MP SPEAKS | Labour policy reforms needed along with new minimum wage

This should include multi-tiered levy to bring in foreign workers. 
Commerce.Asia breaks own record for largest equity crowdfunding at RM20 million

Commerce.Asia breaks own record for largest equity crowdfunding at RM20 million

Commerce DotAsia Ventures Sdn Bhd (Commerce.Asia) has set a new record for equity crowdfunding (ECF) in Malaysia, raising RM20 million in its Growth Funding round corporate exercise that was over-subscribed and Malaysia’s largest one to date.
Calon ketua Pemuda PKR? Ke mana Adam ‘menghilang’ selama ini?

Calon ketua Pemuda PKR? Ke mana Adam ‘menghilang’ selama ini?

WAWANCARA | Dibuang universiti, naik turun mahkamah; demi emak, akhirnya dia kembali sebentar ke kampung setelah Ayah meninggal dunia.

COMMENT | Unbridled rape and pillage of EPF continues

COMMENT | Unbridled rape and pillage of EPF continues

Disappointingly, the opposition has joined the plunder party.

MTUC deadlock - presidential candidate seeks ROS intervention

MTUC deadlock - presidential candidate seeks ROS intervention

He says MTUC operating without president, acting against its constitution.
YOURSAY | Kit Siang will be remembered for his Sisyphean efforts

YOURSAY | Kit Siang will be remembered for his Sisyphean efforts

'And for his gumption to do what very few Malaysians would.'

Health Ministry approves CanSino as booster dose

Health Ministry approves CanSino as booster dose

This will be for those who took Sinovac or CanSino vaccine primer doses.
Covid-19 (March 21): 17,828 new infections, active cases in decline

Covid-19 (March 21): 17,828 new infections, active cases in decline

63 new fatalities raise death toll to 34,463.
Adam Adli: PKR is a natural choice for me

Adam Adli: PKR is a natural choice for me

Ex-student activist rumoured to be running for PKR Youth chief post.
Russia labels Meta an 'extremist organisation', says WhatsApp can stay

Russia labels Meta an 'extremist organisation', says WhatsApp can stay

Meta's flagship platforms, Facebook and Instagram, already banned in Russia.
Sparks fly ahead of PKR polls

Sparks fly ahead of PKR polls

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.