Archive - 28 March 2022

Bring medical report to cops, minister tells domestic violence victims

Bring medical report to cops, minister tells domestic violence victims

Cops will not be able to refuse victims' police report.
Johor govt spells out Ramadan SOPs

Johor govt spells out Ramadan SOPs

These include procedures for prayers, meals, and contributions.
US approves nearly RM1b in security assistance for M'sia

US approves nearly RM1b in security assistance for M'sia

Money for military training, exchange programmes, education, and others.
Laos to start administering 4th dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Laos to start administering 4th dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Frontline workers and those at high risk are eligible.
Govt will not pay anything close to RM300m for MySejahtera - KJ

Govt will not pay anything close to RM300m for MySejahtera - KJ

Health minister says the amount being negotiated is much lower.
Philippines, US hold biggest military exercises in seven years

Philippines, US hold biggest military exercises in seven years

After the Philippine president scales back his warmer ties with China.

No stay, sultanah’s defamation suit against S’wak Report founder still on - court

No stay, sultanah’s defamation suit against S’wak Report founder still on - court

Stay application dismissed with RM5k in costs.
China's DJI rejects claim that Russian military uses its drones in Ukraine

China's DJI rejects claim that Russian military uses its drones in Ukraine

The drone maker dismisses this claim by a German electronics retailer.

KINIGUIDE | What PAC uncovered about MySejahtera

KINIGUIDE | What PAC uncovered about MySejahtera

UPDATED 7.08PM | Many questions remain about the future management of the application.
Labour agencies urge govt to open domestic sector for Bangladeshi workers

Labour agencies urge govt to open domestic sector for Bangladeshi workers

'Bangladesh has a very good training centre.'
Censorship authority of TV station are being reviewed - deputy minister

Censorship authority of TV station are being reviewed - deputy minister 

PARLIAMENT | To ensure the approval process to broadcast is under control - Zahidi.
GLCs should pay at least RM1m dividend to Sabah govt annually - CM

GLCs should pay at least RM1m dividend to Sabah govt annually - CM

It will help boost the state’s coffers and bring more development.

Looking for shadows under the sun

Looking for shadows under the sun

KINILENS | Several cities are experiencing the solar equinox phenomenon.
Man once locked up for MySejahtera tweet enraged by latest news on app

Man once locked up for MySejahtera tweet enraged by latest news on app

He spent a night in lock-up, home raided, items seized.
Case involving ex-Bar chief 'tarnishing' judiciary classified as NFA

Case involving ex-Bar chief 'tarnishing' judiciary classified as NFA

This is over alleged judicial fixing in bumiputera equity case. 
Hannah Yeoh hits back at UUM lecturer with defamation suit

Hannah Yeoh hits back at UUM lecturer with defamation suit

Kamarul Zaman replies he will prove the allegation in court.
WREA RE Assets and AGTF aim to increase its solar portfolio to 32MW by 1Q2022

WREA RE Assets and AGTF aim to increase its solar portfolio to 32MW by 1Q2022

Bursa Malaysia Main Market-listed Federal International Holdings Berhad (“FIHB” or “Company” or “Group”) joint-controlled entity, WREA RE Assets Sdn Bhd (“WREA”) has entered into the final stage with Asia Greentech Fund (“AGTF”).
Syed Saddiq blasts DOE for missing EIA report on Muar reclamation project

Syed Saddiq blasts DOE for missing EIA report on Muar reclamation project

The report was previously available on the department's website.
MP wants PAC to look into 'possible discrepancies' in RM11b 5G deal

MP wants PAC to look into 'possible discrepancies' in RM11b 5G deal

Fahmi refers to the terms in bidding process and final contract signed. 
Sultan Nazrin: Obsession for development not licence to destroy environment

Sultan Nazrin: Obsession for development not licence to destroy environment

'National growth must be tempered with love for the environment.'

Tengku Hassanal does not want ‘sick’ projects in Pahang

Tengku Hassanal does not want ‘sick’ projects in Pahang

UPDATED 5.07PM | 'State and federal must work closely on urgent projects.'
UEM Sunrise energises the KL community at Happy Space Lot 149

UEM Sunrise energises the KL community at Happy Space Lot 149

UEM Sunrise livened up the city at its Happy Space Lot 149 by giving away goodies during the KL Car-Free Morning in conjunction with International Day of Happiness.
Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then wins an Oscar

Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then wins an Oscar

UPDATED 5.04PM | This is after the comedian made jokes about Smith's wife.
COMMENT | Compulsory voting only solution to low voter turnout

COMMENT | Compulsory voting only solution to low voter turnout

The laws need to be amended to make way for compulsory voting.

After failed Sosma bid, NGO reminds govt of human rights obligations

After failed Sosma bid, NGO reminds govt of human rights obligations

Proham says National Human Rights Action Plan largely ignored.
ADUN SPEAKS | Truth hurts Pejuang party members more than others

ADUN SPEAKS | Truth hurts Pejuang party members more than others

'I don't see a future for the party and its loyal adherents.'
Ex-IRB officer on MC, Shafee's RM9.5m money laundering trial postponed

Ex-IRB officer on MC, Shafee's RM9.5m money laundering trial postponed

The trial will resume tomorrow instead. 
Fahmi: Party polls may lead to cold war but not break up

Fahmi: Party polls may lead to cold war but not break up

Lembah Pantai MP expects fierce competition for senior party positions.
Brazil vote pits good against bad, Bolsonaro says at re-election launch

Brazil vote pits good against bad, Bolsonaro says at re-election launch

Opinion polls giving his nemesis the win are wrong, he declares.
South Australian Parliament closely watching Anna Jenkins inquest

South Australian Parliament closely watching Anna Jenkins inquest

Anna's son, Gregory, is in Penang to attend the inquest which begins today.
Hollywood stars hit Oscars red carpet with Ukraine on mind

Hollywood stars hit Oscars red carpet with Ukraine on mind

A dark Western and a deaf family drama battle for best picture prize.

Computer science course: Why do you need to enrol in one?

Computer science course: Why do you need to enrol in one?

It has almost become a cliche to talk about the relentless advancement of technology and how it is a must in our daily lives.
Ukraine ready to adopt 'neutral status' in Russia peace deal - President Zelenskiy

Ukraine ready to adopt 'neutral status' in Russia peace deal - President Zelenskiy

UPDATED 6.44PM | He adds that Russia is attempting to create a North-South Korea situation.

Kim says N Korea will keep developing 'formidable striking capabilities' - KCNA

Kim says N Korea will keep developing 'formidable striking capabilities' - KCNA

US trying to pressure Pyongyang into reducing nuclear weapons, ICBMs.
COMMENT | Ronnie Liu and the burden of race

COMMENT | Ronnie Liu and the burden of race

To be honest, I was not surprised by the numbers he got.

COMMENT | Time to move away from race-based politics

COMMENT | Time to move away from race-based politics

As some politicians have said, Malay unity is a myth. 

Covid-19 (March 27): 16,863 new cases, 37 deaths

Covid-19 (March 27): 16,863 new cases, 37 deaths

There have been 2,002 reported Covid-19 deaths this month.

YOURSAY | Can Penang voters be wooed by Najib?

YOURSAY | Can Penang voters be wooed by Najib?

‘The B40 cannot afford to wait for a better future, they are hungry today.’

Labour MOU: Bangladesh minister says M'sia silent on further meetings

Labour MOU: Bangladesh minister says M'sia silent on further meetings

No response on request to hold a joint working group meeting.
Who controls MySejahtera?

Who controls MySejahtera?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.
Swiss Open: No joy for M'sia as two pairs fall in finals

Swiss Open: No joy for M'sia as two pairs fall in finals

They are beaten by the Indonesian and German pairs.