Archive - 29 March 2022

Russia promises to scale down operations in northern Ukraine

Russia promises to scale down operations in northern Ukraine

Ukraine proposes adopting neutral status.

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Unscheduled water disruption involving 144 areas in Gombak, KL

Unscheduled water disruption involving 144 areas in Gombak, KL

Supply is expected to be fully restored on March 31.

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Bung graft case: MOF approved RM150m Felcra investment - witness

Bung graft case: MOF approved RM150m Felcra investment - witness

Kinabatangan MP submitted three proposals, says Azmy.

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1MDB obtains injunction against Jho Low, father involving US$1.4b

1MDB obtains injunction against Jho Low, father involving US$1.4b

It limits them from spending more than RM20,000 a month each.

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57 unvaxxed Selangor religious teachers risk termination - MB

57 unvaxxed Selangor religious teachers risk termination - MB

The teachers have been suspended to protect students.

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Dewan Negara passes Supplementary Supplies (2021) Bill 2022

Dewan Negara passes Supplementary Supplies (2021) Bill 2022

PARLIAMENT | It was passed by a unanimous vote.

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Khairy to explain MySJ issue in Dewan Negara this Thursday

Khairy to explain MySJ issue in Dewan Negara this Thursday

He says the issue involving people’s personal data is important.

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Health groups want more safeguards as MOH recalls infected workers

Health groups want more safeguards as MOH recalls infected workers

They warn healthcare-related Covid clusters could emerge.

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Shafee probed over RM9.5m cheques after report lodged in Sept 2018

Shafee probed over RM9.5m cheques after report lodged in Sept 2018

Investigation revealed Najib issued two cheques, MACC officer testifies.

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Bankers sleep in offices to beat Shanghai Covid lockdown

Bankers sleep in offices to beat Shanghai Covid lockdown

Workers rushed to offices at Lujiazui, China's Wall Street.

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Explainer: Omicron 'stealth' Covid variant BA.2 now dominant globally

Explainer: Omicron 'stealth' Covid variant BA.2 now dominant globally

It is more transmissible but no worse than its Omicron siblings.

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Abramovich, Ukrainian peace negotiators hit by suspected poisoning -reports

Abramovich, Ukrainian peace negotiators hit by suspected poisoning -reports

Symptoms include red eyes, tearing, and peeling skin.

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Activists fume over date with cops on peaceful protest

Activists fume over date with cops on peaceful protest

They demand a review of the policy to probe protest organisers.

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Umno leader: Guan Eng rattled that Chinese favour Najib over him

Umno leader: Guan Eng rattled that Chinese favour Najib over him

Norliza: Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce a DAP mouthpiece.

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Govt urged to clarify status of Gua Musang furniture town

Govt urged to clarify status of Gua Musang furniture town

No updates since the ground-breaking ceremony in September 2020.

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PAS in contempt by warning Loh of children's conversion: Lawyers

PAS in contempt by warning Loh of children's conversion: Lawyers

All parties are asked to stop making any statements on the case.

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Unpaid school cleaners get nod from MOE in handwritten letter

Unpaid school cleaners get nod from MOE in handwritten letter

The cleaners gathered to strike and submit a memorandum this morning.

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Empowering digital change in businesses - IAC plays role of a trusted advisor, problem solver, and partner in growth

Empowering digital change in businesses - IAC plays role of a trusted advisor, problem solver, and partner in growth

Innovation Associates Consulting (IAC) takes pride in its delivery track record

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LFL: S’pore blatantly ignores obligation under disabled rights convention

LFL: S’pore blatantly ignores obligation under disabled rights convention

Govt urged to take the matter to International Court of Justice.

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Umno No 2: MySejahtera tracking function must have shelf life

Umno No 2: MySejahtera tracking function must have shelf life

UPDATED 7.45PM | Mohamad: It is invasion of privacy.

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EPF special withdrawal: Payouts to begin on April 20

EPF special withdrawal: Payouts to begin on April 20

Applications can be made from April 1 via app and website.

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PKR Youth dismisses fears of faction wars in upcoming party polls

PKR Youth dismisses fears of faction wars in upcoming party polls

No ill blood between camps no matter the outcome.

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Manforce Group signs MoU with SAY to empower local youth workforce

Manforce Group signs MoU with SAY to empower local youth workforce

Manforce Group Berhad (“the Company”) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Selangor Youth Community (“SAY”) to form a strategic partnership that empowers the local youth workforce.

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Come clean on costs for hiring Indonesian domestic helper - DAP MP

Come clean on costs for hiring Indonesian domestic helper - DAP MP

Kasthuri Patto says no detailed breakdown has been provided so far.

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Apex court dismisses Mkini’s review bid over contempt, RM500k fine

Apex court dismisses Mkini’s review bid over contempt, RM500k fine

The ruling by the seven-panel Federal Court bench is unanimous.

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Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slap, academy weighs action

Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slap, academy weighs action

Academy violations may result in suspension, revocation of Oscars.

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COMMENT | Muda, younger generation should start with our real history

COMMENT | Muda, younger generation should start with our real history

Nation's founding has been rewritten, reinvented to suit political purposes.

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LETTER | Tourism development curtailed by poor grasp of industry terms

LETTER | Tourism development curtailed by poor grasp of industry terms

Over 99pct industry players are clueless on this matter.

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LETTER | What happened to Sabahan's constitutional rights?

LETTER | What happened to Sabahan's constitutional rights?

The government has an obligation to pay Sabah its dues.

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S'pore court rejects mentally disabled M'sian's appeal in execution case

S'pore court rejects mentally disabled M'sian's appeal in execution case

Court dismisses argument of mental disability.

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COMMENT | Die lah like this

COMMENT | Die lah like this

How can we strengthen English while upholding BM as national language?

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PKR Youth - crunch time for new generation

PKR Youth - crunch time for new generation

Meet the young leaders of a party at crossroads.

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Ahmad Maslan: Hamzah should question MPs from his own party

Ahmad Maslan: Hamzah should question MPs from his own party

This is over the government's defeat in the Sosma vote.

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Penang hits pause on single-use plastic ban

Penang hits pause on single-use plastic ban

Challenges brought upon by Covid-19 dampen the state’s green initiative.

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Ukraine sets ceasefire goal in new Russia talks

Ukraine sets ceasefire goal in new Russia talks

But breakthrough looks distant.

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Russia to study video of alleged mistreatment of prisoners, Kyiv questions veracity

Russia to study video of alleged mistreatment of prisoners, Kyiv questions veracity

Ukraine's prosecutor general says it can't be taken at face value.

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COMMENT | Come clean over MySejahtera's questionable dealings

COMMENT | Come clean over MySejahtera's questionable dealings

Vast amount of personal data of users are at risk.

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How to improve memory: Keys to remember what you’ve studied

How to improve memory: Keys to remember what you’ve studied

Everyone who has ever taken an exam has experienced the sinking sensation of being entirely blanked by a question they don’t know the answer to.

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COMMENT | 10 holes in Khairy’s MySejahtera clarification

COMMENT | 10 holes in Khairy’s MySejahtera clarification

This is a classic case of patronage business and politics.

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COMMENT | PKR needs internal reformasi before it loses crown jewel S'gor

COMMENT | PKR needs internal reformasi before it loses crown jewel S'gor

The party must project new ideas and fresh faces.

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YOURSAY | PKR the biggest liability in Harapan coalition

YOURSAY | PKR the biggest liability in Harapan coalition

‘Time has come for Harapan to get its act together for GE15’

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US to consider tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports including from M'sia

US to consider tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports including from M'sia

US to probe Chinese manufacturers shifting production to these nations.

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Covid-19 (March 28): 13,336 new cases, R-number falls to 0.93

Covid-19 (March 28): 13,336 new cases, R-number falls to 0.93

The last time new daily cases were this low was on Feb 8.

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Taliban bars govt employees without beards from work

Taliban bars govt employees without beards from work

Employees risk getting fired if they don't comply.

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Ex-Goldman banker's wife testifies in husband's defence at 1MDB trial

Ex-Goldman banker's wife testifies in husband's defence at 1MDB trial

Roger Ng's spouse tells NY court she invested US$6m in Leissner's wife's firm.

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CEO not told of Felcra's RM50m investment plan due to 'cold war' - witness

CEO not told of Felcra's RM50m investment plan due to 'cold war' - witness

Witness says friction between parties meant not all on same page.

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BN, PN still enjoying good ties in govt - Annuar

BN, PN still enjoying good ties in govt - Annuar

Minister says relationship between parties salvageable.

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Ex-separatist leader calls Russian attack on Ukraine a mistake

Ex-separatist leader calls Russian attack on Ukraine a mistake

Leader says early mistakes made armed conflict unavoidable.

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The RM300m MySejahtera deal

The RM300m MySejahtera deal

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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