Archive - 31 March 2022

MOH wants to keep using MySejahtera even if 'check-in' function retired

MOH wants to keep using MySejahtera even if 'check-in' function retired

PARLIAMENT | This includes building a fully digitised medical record system.

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Sri Lanka to turn off street lights in deepening economic crisis

Sri Lanka to turn off street lights in deepening economic crisis

They are already dealing with shortages of essentials and rocketing prices.

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Special withdrawal won't affect EPF’s investment strategy – CEO

Special withdrawal won't affect EPF’s investment strategy – CEO

Their focus has been to help members restore their savings.

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Paul Yong rape trial: Defence closes after calling 3 witnesses

Paul Yong rape trial: Defence closes after calling 3 witnesses

The last witness is the uncle of the alleged victim.

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Protests at 5 CIMB branches over school cleaner's house 'sale'

Protests at 5 CIMB branches over school cleaner's house 'sale'

Groups protest alleged wrongful auction of Ipoh house.

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MySejahtera app server in KL, data solely owned by govt: KJ

MySejahtera app server in KL, data solely owned by govt: KJ

UPDATED 8.14PM | PARLIAMENT | He says our personal data is safe.

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Bersatu offers to work with Pejuang in GE15 - Mukhriz

Bersatu offers to work with Pejuang in GE15 - Mukhriz

'Other opposition parties have also proposed to work together.'

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MB: Pahang govt formulates short-term plan to reduce flood risk

MB: Pahang govt formulates short-term plan to reduce flood risk

This includes river conservation works and upgrading flood retention ponds.

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To be above politics, rulers must be exempted from voter list - Wan Junaidi

To be above politics, rulers must be exempted from voter list - Wan Junaidi

PARLIAMENT | Senate passes amendment bill exempting royals from automatic enrolment in voter list.

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Court dismisses Umno’s application to stay proceedings of SRC suit

Court dismisses Umno’s application to stay proceedings of SRC suit

RM16m was allegedly wrongfully transferred by the company to the party.

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HK leader: British judges' resignation 'politically motivated'

HK leader: British judges' resignation 'politically motivated'

We still have fine judges in judiciary - Carrie Lam.

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UN seeks stronger Afghanistan aid funding despite concerns on Taliban

UN seeks stronger Afghanistan aid funding despite concerns on Taliban

It's seeking US$4.4 billion, the largest humanitarian appeal.

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Ukraine expects Russian assault in east after invaders pushed back

Ukraine expects Russian assault in east after invaders pushed back

Moscow says it is now focusing on 'liberating' the Donbas region.

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Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya Holds A Dysphagia Diet Modification Workshop

Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya Holds A Dysphagia Diet Modification Workshop

The aim is to improve the hospital’s meal planning process for the safety of patients with swallowing difficulties.

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Singer faces death penalty over cannabis charge

Singer faces death penalty over cannabis charge

UPDATED 7.50PM | Yasin fears detention triggering his chronic bipolar disorder.

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Couples who marry in Thailand will not be fined - Perlis exco

Couples who marry in Thailand will not be fined - Perlis exco

They just need to submit complete documents.

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Ex-cop lodges report against former IGP on alleged wrongful detention

Ex-cop lodges report against former IGP on alleged wrongful detention

I was accused of 1995 armed robbery, says Md Ali.

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COMMENT | Regulate confidence votes instead of defection law, recall polls

COMMENT | Regulate confidence votes instead of defection law, recall polls

It will address political instability while avoiding infringement of constitutional rights.

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Former auditor-general: Ambrin reluctant to discuss 1MDB audit

Former auditor-general: Ambrin reluctant to discuss 1MDB audit

Madinah's predecessor said he could not verify 1MDB allegations.

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University of Cyberjaya 11th Convocation Ceremony honours 1,426 graduates

University of Cyberjaya 11th Convocation Ceremony honours 1,426 graduates

Map out your education journey with the University of Cyberjaya education counsellors!

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Orang Asli woman feared dead after being swept in deluge of mud, wood debris

Orang Asli woman feared dead after being swept in deluge of mud, wood debris

Search efforts enter the third day as authorities comb through the wreckage.

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Clearing pathway to higher education for refugees

Clearing pathway to higher education for refugees

Scholarships help refugees pay for higher education, but obstacles remain.

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19,500ha of forest reserve area approved for forestry activities - K'tan assembly told

19,500ha of forest reserve area approved for forestry activities - K'tan assembly told

Approval given by National Land Council on Sept 8 last year.

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Rafizi and Najib spar over Sapura finances, ex-CEO's hefty salary

Rafizi and Najib spar over Sapura finances, ex-CEO's hefty salary

Rafizi blames Najib for inaction, ex-PM points out Harapan bailout.

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LETTER | Bridging gap in education's digital divide

LETTER | Bridging gap in education's digital divide

Video of lecturer berating student for lack of laptop highlights digital inequality.

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BioNTech to expand trial programme for more anti-Omicron vaccine options

BioNTech to expand trial programme for more anti-Omicron vaccine options

Number of trial participants increased from 1.4k to 2.1k.

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ADUN SPEAKS | Singapore’s primitive laws against drug trafficking

ADUN SPEAKS | Singapore’s primitive laws against drug trafficking

It only punishes the poor subalterns of society.

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Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, academy says as it weighs discipline

Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, academy says as it weighs discipline

The actor was told to leave before receiving his award.

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Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine slashes children hospitalisation risk - US study

Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine slashes children hospitalisation risk - US study

Risk of severe disease or death is also 80pct lower.

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Glow-in-the-dark badminton entices players back onto court

Glow-in-the-dark badminton entices players back onto court

Shuttle in the Dark offers a futuristic court to hit neon shuttlecocks.

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Smoking in public places: Health Ministry issues 33 notices

Smoking in public places: Health Ministry issues 33 notices

Operation was conducted at 13 premises in KL.

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PKR youths express mixed feelings about the rise of Muda

PKR youths express mixed feelings about the rise of Muda

Some see them as healthy competition, others dismiss them as disruptive.

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Bruce Willis to retire from acting due to cognitive disease

Bruce Willis to retire from acting due to cognitive disease

The veteran action star has been diagnosed with aphasia.

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COMMENT | Houses for former PMs - are they homeless?

COMMENT | Houses for former PMs - are they homeless?

A cabinet member is paid RM50,000 a month.

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Pentagon says 20pct of Russian forces around Ukraine starting to reposition

Pentagon says 20pct of Russian forces around Ukraine starting to reposition

Officials say Russian troops regrouping rather than scaling down as promised.

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WHO lays out plan to emerge from emergency phase of pandemic

WHO lays out plan to emerge from emergency phase of pandemic

Plan includes three possible scenarios for how virus might evolve.

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Australian journalist faces trial in Beijing court

Australian journalist faces trial in Beijing court

Cheng Lei in court over state secret charges.

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COMMENT | Was govt 'conned' in MySejahtera deal?

COMMENT | Was govt 'conned' in MySejahtera deal?

Is the govt the 'sole' owner of the app or one of the owners?

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My FB post on cronyism was not about Dzulkefly - Najib

My FB post on cronyism was not about Dzulkefly - Najib

Ex-PM says post was about Pakatan Harapan hypocrisy instead.

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The road to being a social media influencer

The road to being a social media influencer

Some communication students are already well-paid as social media influencers at UOW Malaysia KDU.

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Police urged to probe 'employment agents' forcing M'sians to do online scams

Police urged to probe 'employment agents' forcing M'sians to do online scams

Lawmakers have received reports of scam syndicates at work.

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COMMENT | Khairy, why not scrap MySejahtera?

COMMENT | Khairy, why not scrap MySejahtera?

The app developer is wholly owned by a Singapore-registered company.

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Bella told me she was tied, abused using hot water, chilli – witness

Bella told me she was tied, abused using hot water, chilli – witness

Witness has known alleged abuser since 2015.

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Russia bombards Kyiv outskirts, regroups for offensive in east Ukraine

Russia bombards Kyiv outskirts, regroups for offensive in east Ukraine

Moscow said it would scale back operations to facilitate peace talks.

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Brian Gomez's new single and the challenges of being a troubadour

Brian Gomez's new single and the challenges of being a troubadour

The pandemic and increasing digitalisation have not been kind to musicians.

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Covid-19 (March 30): 15,941 new cases, 33 fatalities

Covid-19 (March 30): 15,941 new cases, 33 fatalities

Active cases are down 30pct compared to 14 days ago.

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YOURSAY | Time for PKR to be the change they want to see

YOURSAY | Time for PKR to be the change they want to see

‘Let it be a civil contest and may the best team win.’

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COMMENT | Domestic violence response needs strong multi-agency cooperation

COMMENT | Domestic violence response needs strong multi-agency cooperation

Unacceptable that some survivors are still being turned away

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MySejahtera reminds me of Nuemera: MP warns of personal data misuse

MySejahtera reminds me of Nuemera: MP warns of personal data misuse

Activists urge legal safeguards for data storage limitation which is open for abuse.

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Govt spares rod on unboosted

Govt spares rod on unboosted

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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