Archive - 24 March 2022

Bukit Aman: Witnesses in S’pore agree to give statements in Tawfiq’s case

Bukit Aman: Witnesses in S’pore agree to give statements in Tawfiq’s case

A team will visit the country next week to record statements.

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MACC detains nine, including a Datuk, over automotive institute graft probe

MACC detains nine, including a Datuk, over automotive institute graft probe

This is over an RM85 million project.

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Mobile network operators call for meeting with govt over 5G SWN stake offer

Mobile network operators call for meeting with govt over 5G SWN stake offer

They want to seek more details on the offer.

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Bribery: Former DBKL deputy director ordered to enter defence

Bribery: Former DBKL deputy director ordered to enter defence

Judge allows prosecution's appeal to set aside acquittal ruling.

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Saifuddin writes official letter to US secretary of state in BM

Saifuddin writes official letter to US secretary of state in BM

This is an effort to elevate BM to the international level.

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KJ to seek clarification over Sinovac recipients unrecognised in EU

KJ to seek clarification over Sinovac recipients unrecognised in EU

Minister to meet ambassador over this matter.

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SRC obtains Mareva injunction against Najib for RM42 million

SRC obtains Mareva injunction against Najib for RM42 million

He can only expend not more than RM100k.

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Wan Junaidi: Anti-hopping bill to be tabled on April 11

Wan Junaidi: Anti-hopping bill to be tabled on April 11

He assures that PM will see it through.

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Prosecution files two amended charges against Syed Saddiq

Prosecution files two amended charges against Syed Saddiq

Muar MP pleads not guilty to both charges.

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Warisan MP: Putrajaya 'robbed' Sabah of 40pct revenue rights

Warisan MP: Putrajaya 'robbed' Sabah of 40pct revenue rights

Amendment done without the correct procedure, says Azis.

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MSI Launches New Business and Productivity Laptops with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor

MSI Launches New Business and Productivity Laptops with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor

MSI, a world leader in gaming hardware and innovative business solutions, has today announced new Business and Productivity laptops for the Summit, Prestige, and Modern Series with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor.

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Loke to chart new path for DAP, unaffected by Guan Eng's puppet tag

Loke to chart new path for DAP, unaffected by Guan Eng's puppet tag

New DAP sec-gen says he will prove that he can lead the party.

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Shortened quarantine for health workers won’t endanger patients - KJ

Shortened quarantine for health workers won’t endanger patients - KJ

Several precautions are being taken, says the minister.

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MOH announces new protocols for travellers starting April 1

MOH announces new protocols for travellers starting April 1

UPDATED 8.21PM | Protocols cover both departures and arrivals.

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China examines cockpit voice recorder from crashed airliner

China examines cockpit voice recorder from crashed airliner

Authorities are still searching for the flight data recorder.

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2 million expected to lose ‘fully vaccinated’ status next week

2 million expected to lose ‘fully vaccinated’ status next week

UPDATED 9.44PM | Deadline for them to get booster is March 31.

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N Korea conducts largest ICBM test in return to long-range launches

N Korea conducts largest ICBM test in return to long-range launches

It flew for about 71 minutes.

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PAS spiritual adviser backs honours for Kit Siang, Umno balks at 'racist'

PAS spiritual adviser backs honours for Kit Siang, Umno balks at 'racist'

Meanwhile, Ibrahim Ali says Kit Siang outshines Malay leaders.

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Indonesia, Malaysia commit to biodiesel mandates despite higher prices

Indonesia, Malaysia commit to biodiesel mandates despite higher prices

Indonesia is running test flights using jet fuel mixed with palm oil.

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Dewan Rakyat passes amendment to exclude royals from voting

Dewan Rakyat passes amendment to exclude royals from voting

UPDATED 5.10PM | PARLIAMENT | A total of 181 MPs voted in support of the motion.

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Allow royalty to join politics officially so they can be criticised - Mahfuz

Allow royalty to join politics officially so they can be criticised - Mahfuz

He says royal members with political inclinations cannot be criticised currently.

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Delivery riders protest 'unfair' rating system at Foodpanda office

Delivery riders protest 'unfair' rating system at Foodpanda office

Penghantar wants unfairly terminated riders to be reinstated.

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Celebrate a Wholesome and Safe Raya

Celebrate a Wholesome and Safe Raya

Transform ordinary walls into safe walls with Nippon Paint Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial Range!

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Two govt whips missing from Sosma vote

Two govt whips missing from Sosma vote

UPDATED 6PM | Based on the Hansard, 50 MPs were absent.

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Want cheaper homes? Loosen rules on developers, says Rehda Institute

Want cheaper homes? Loosen rules on developers, says Rehda Institute

Tight regulations have driven developers to price up homes.

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Govt lost moral ground to be in power after Sosma bill defeat - Nazri

Govt lost moral ground to be in power after Sosma bill defeat - Nazri

PARLIAMENT | Padang Rengas MP changes tune on objecting snap polls.

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Translation training to help overseas delegations, minister says

Translation training to help overseas delegations, minister says

Training to increase number of govt translators.

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Taliban must show commitment to equal education for women - Saifuddin

Taliban must show commitment to equal education for women - Saifuddin

Recent reports suggest regime changed stance on women getting educated.

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COMMENT | Pandemic signs still in the sewers

COMMENT | Pandemic signs still in the sewers

Monitoring wastewater could help shut pandemics down before they start.

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Got body odour? Don't sweat it because the Smelly No More product range got you covered naturally!

Got body odour? Don't sweat it because the Smelly No More product range got you covered naturally!

Total Image Smelly No More deodorants will keep you feeling fresh even during the warm weather

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I was told there wouldn't be Sosma vote, so I left - Ahmad Maslan

I was told there wouldn't be Sosma vote, so I left - Ahmad Maslan

He was told MOU with Harapan would prevent a vote.

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Loke assures Harapan support for constitutional amendment on royals

Loke assures Harapan support for constitutional amendment on royals

PARLIAMENT | 'We want the Agong and sultans to be above politics.'

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SWCorp embraces digital transformation to reach 40% recycling target by 2025

SWCorp embraces digital transformation to reach 40% recycling target by 2025

The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) attributes last year’s impressive score of 30% in recycling rate to the use of geographic information system (GIS) technology in its operations.

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Sri Ram, Shafee engage in verbal war over ‘rescuing’ of 1MDB witness

Sri Ram, Shafee engage in verbal war over ‘rescuing’ of 1MDB witness

UPDATED 2.22PM | This comes after DPP objects to defence's Murabahah-related questions for Ismee.

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S'pore drops outdoor masking, opens border to vaxxed travellers

S'pore drops outdoor masking, opens border to vaxxed travellers

Daily Covid infections fell to about 9,000 yesterday.

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US jeweller reveals details of US$23m deal with Rosmah in court

US jeweller reveals details of US$23m deal with Rosmah in court

She personally delivered the necklace to Rosmah aboard a yacht.

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Jeyakumar: No regrets over long road to social justice

Jeyakumar: No regrets over long road to social justice

PSM leader is aware that change may not happen in his lifetime.

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Farhash gunning for 'traitors' in Gombak PKR

Farhash gunning for 'traitors' in Gombak PKR

He claims Gombak division torpedoed Harapan govt, Anwar.

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Nine bills postponed to next Dewan Rakyat sitting

Nine bills postponed to next Dewan Rakyat sitting

PARLIAMENT | They include bills on anti-sexual harassment and IPCC.

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M'sia needs structural economic transformation - World Bank

M'sia needs structural economic transformation - World Bank

This is needed to increase productivity growth.

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LETTER | ECRL possible gamechanger for Batang Kali’s economy?

LETTER | ECRL possible gamechanger for Batang Kali’s economy?

Development welcomed but let's not have this pristine town lose its charms.

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Zahid, Najib absent from Sosma vote yesterday

Zahid, Najib absent from Sosma vote yesterday

Ahmad Maslan also absent, while Annuar Musa was disqualified.

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OIC calls for end to hostilities between Russia and Ukraine

OIC calls for end to hostilities between Russia and Ukraine

Body urged warring parties to stop situation getting worse.

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Khairy clarifies medical marijuana still under Dangerous Drugs Act

Khairy clarifies medical marijuana still under Dangerous Drugs Act

Products containing cannabis should be registered with the DCA.

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COMMENT | Sosma defeat – stronger Parliament but no weaker government

COMMENT | Sosma defeat – stronger Parliament but no weaker government

The defeat simply means Parliament is working as it should.

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Indonesian agents: Focus on worker welfare, not fees

Indonesian agents: Focus on worker welfare, not fees

'Domestic workers are not a trading commodity.'

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BOOK REVIEW | A tale of past, present and their interlinkages

BOOK REVIEW | A tale of past, present and their interlinkages

Viji Krishnamoorthy’s debut novel examines the contemporary issue of inter-racial marriage.

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Madeleine Albright, former US secretary of state and feminist icon, dies at 84

Madeleine Albright, former US secretary of state and feminist icon, dies at 84

'She defied convention and broke barriers again and again.'

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Prepare for the future with WI-FI 6E

Prepare for the future with WI-FI 6E

Leverage on Aruba’s enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6E solutions

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Minister wishes to see more pilgrims performing umrah, haj

Minister wishes to see more pilgrims performing umrah, haj

This comes after Saudi Arabia lifts most of its Covid-19 restrictions.

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WHO says there were 64 attacks on healthcare since Ukraine war started

WHO says there were 64 attacks on healthcare since Ukraine war started

This has resulted in 15 deaths and 37 injuries.

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More weapons not a lasting solution to Ukraine war, pope says

More weapons not a lasting solution to Ukraine war, pope says

Pope also evokes the spectre of a nuclear war.

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Moderna to seek approval for Covid shot for very young children

Moderna to seek approval for Covid shot for very young children

It could be the first authorised shot for children under the age of 5 in the US.

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The Risers partners JPWPKL to provide school necessities to 1,000 students

The Risers partners JPWPKL to provide school necessities to 1,000 students

The Risers have collaborated with JPWPKL to help ease the transition of students going back to school.

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After Sosma defeat, Umno president wants instant end to 'shackles' of MOU

After Sosma defeat, Umno president wants instant end to 'shackles' of MOU

Zahid claims opposition broke MOU promises, violated agreement.

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Rafizi: Harapan should aim for 80 seats in GE15 to avoid losing relevance

Rafizi: Harapan should aim for 80 seats in GE15 to avoid losing relevance

The former MP says opposition should forget returning to power for now.

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COMMENT | Stop treating Auditor-General's Report with contempt

COMMENT | Stop treating Auditor-General's Report with contempt

Until heads are made to roll, wastage and leakage will continue.

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Lalamove’s Dismantle and Assembly Service makes house moving easier and more convenient

Lalamove’s Dismantle and Assembly Service makes house moving easier and more convenient

For anyone who’s moving into a new home, it can be a tedious and stressful process if you don’t plan ahead.

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COMMENT | Can PKR survive Anwar's failed strategies?

COMMENT | Can PKR survive Anwar's failed strategies?

It has come to a point where the emperor has no clothes.

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YOURSAY | Kit Siang does not need a RM100m mansion

YOURSAY | Kit Siang does not need a RM100m mansion

‘For Lim, his good name well-earned is rather to be chosen than great riches.’

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Ukraine uses facial recognition to identify dead Russian soldiers, minister says

Ukraine uses facial recognition to identify dead Russian soldiers, minister says

This Clearview AI technology finds facial images on the web.

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MOH tackles staff shortage with reduced quarantine for Covid infected

MOH tackles staff shortage with reduced quarantine for Covid infected

Rules relaxed for healthcare workers to return early to cope with tasks.

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Covid-19 (March 23): 22,491 new cases, 65 more deaths

Covid-19 (March 23): 22,491 new cases, 65 more deaths

10,240 new Covid cases in Selangor.

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Man held over Facebook post allegedly insulting Raja of Perlis, mufti

Man held over Facebook post allegedly insulting Raja of Perlis, mufti

The 31-year-old suspect has been remanded 6 days.

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Govt proposes to have syariah courts deliver divorce, alimony verdicts together

Govt proposes to have syariah courts deliver divorce, alimony verdicts together

This is to speed up the court process for such cases.

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Professors council rejects VC, deputy VC appointment without committee consent

Professors council rejects VC, deputy VC appointment without committee consent

Academics have complained of appointments that do not go through normal channels.

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Govt bill defeated, MOU on the rocks

Govt bill defeated, MOU on the rocks

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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