Archive - 1 April 2022

Border reopens reunites families, boosts tourism industry

Border reopens reunites families, boosts tourism industry

But it is a little quiet on the northern front.

Let authorities investigate airport land sale - Perak MB

Let authorities investigate airport land sale - Perak MB

I will not sweep it under carpet, Saarani says.
Turkey to approve request to transfer Khashoggi case to S Arabia

Turkey to approve request to transfer Khashoggi case to S Arabia

Amnesty International sec-gen calls request 'spineless'.
Muslims begin fast on Sunday

Muslims begin fast on Sunday

Beginning of Ramadan month was decreed by the king.
Two drug trafficking rings busted, RM1.2m worth of drugs seized

Two drug trafficking rings busted, RM1.2m worth of drugs seized

Mechanic, bank teller, retiree arrested regarding cannabis ring.
Zahid trial: Witness says 'Wan Badak' gave him 26k Saudi riyal

Zahid trial: Witness says 'Wan Badak' gave him 26k Saudi riyal

'The purpose was to exchange money,' says Shahril Ismail.
Russian regional governor says Ukraine strikes fuel depot in Russia's Belgorod

Russian regional governor says Ukraine strikes fuel depot in Russia's Belgorod

If confirmed, this marks the first Ukrainian airstrike on Russian soil.
Global factory activity slows as Ukraine crisis, inflation bite

Global factory activity slows as Ukraine crisis, inflation bite

Confidence indicators in Europe have plummeted.

MOH white paper to be tabled in Parliament soon

MOH white paper to be tabled in Parliament soon

Khairy hopes it would receive bipartisan support.
No malice in article on PM ‘begging’ for support: Agenda Daily

No malice in article on PM ‘begging’ for support: Agenda Daily

CEO says impugned statement should be interpreted in the proper context.

Deliberate Covid-19 infection trial finds symptoms don't indicate viral shedding

Deliberate Covid-19 infection trial finds symptoms don't indicate viral shedding

Study found no links between symptoms severity and viral load.
Lim's wife not allowed to enter court, defence lodges complaint

Lim's wife not allowed to enter court, defence lodges complaint

List of names needed of those wanting to attend proceedings.
The Art and Science of PR in the Digital Age: ‘Bold Enough to Stream’

The Art and Science of PR in the Digital Age: ‘Bold Enough to Stream’

On-going Public Relations (PR) event ‘Bold Enough to Stream’ (BETS) The Positioning of  Public Relations is taking its balance to its craft 

Health Ministry now targeted by unvaxxed hawker’s legal action

Health Ministry now targeted by unvaxxed hawker’s legal action

Sabah hawker is challenging an order to get vaccinated or be fined.
LETTER | Sulu Sultanate heirs, the cession payment and sovereignty

LETTER | Sulu Sultanate heirs, the cession payment and sovereignty

Why continue to make the payment?

Parliament attendance: Some leaders set bad examples

Parliament attendance: Some leaders set bad examples

Some party leaders barely attended Parliament in recent sittings.
Loh makes police report against PAS for remarks on her kids' faith

Loh makes police report against PAS for remarks on her kids' faith

'Posting is criminal threat, incitement' - report.
UiTM puts lecturer who berated B40 student on leave

UiTM puts lecturer who berated B40 student on leave

Varsity’s decision comes two days after it arranged meeting between them. 
Two million international arrivals expected this year as borders reopen - minister

Two million international arrivals expected this year as borders reopen - minister

Nancy Shukri says this will give tourism industry much-needed boost.
Motion on Sosma’s extension to be tabled at next Dewan Rakyat sitting

Motion on Sosma’s extension to be tabled at next Dewan Rakyat sitting

Hamzah Zainudin says a discussion on the matter would be held soon.

After protests, cleaner gets CIMB's word bank will look into housing snafu

After protests, cleaner gets CIMB's word bank will look into housing snafu

PSM says bank contacting bidder after house auctioned without owner's knowledge. 
COMMENT | Endemic Covid-19: Has the virus gotten the memo?

COMMENT | Endemic Covid-19: Has the virus gotten the memo?

People need to stay vigilant as pandemic is not yet over.
SRC's US$1.18b suit: Court orders Najib to file defence statement

SRC's US$1.18b suit: Court orders Najib to file defence statement

Ex-PM needs to file it in English today, Malay version on April 4. 
Warm welcome as international borders reopen

Warm welcome as international borders reopen

KINILENS | A welcoming ceremony for the Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur (AK381) flight. 
Hadi set to meet Dr M as PN woos Pejuang

Hadi set to meet Dr M as PN woos Pejuang

'We will work with anyone to unite the ummah.'
Sapura's problem can be solved without Najib's bailout idea - Rafizi

Sapura's problem can be solved without Najib's bailout idea - Rafizi

 The new leadership can resolve the company’s financial issues.
Indonesia, Malaysia sign MOU on migrant workers recruitment, protection

Indonesia, Malaysia sign MOU on migrant workers recruitment, protection

UPDATED 3.26PM | PM says MOU in line with labour policies of both countries.
Cops probe alleged abuse at Cheras religious school

Cops probe alleged abuse at Cheras religious school

A teacher allegedly caned a student resulting in injuries. 

Najib told me to focus on 1MDB-Petrosaudi deal: Ex-chairperson

Najib told me to focus on 1MDB-Petrosaudi deal: Ex-chairperson

UPDATED 2.22PM | Witness says he expressed concern to Najib over alleged wrongful funds diversion.
Bersih kickstarts virtual rakyat-driven anti-hopping bill campaign

Bersih kickstarts virtual rakyat-driven anti-hopping bill campaign

The #TagYourMP campaign, seeks to raise public awareness.

MPs want anti-hopping law passed first, say flaws can be fixed later

MPs want anti-hopping law passed first, say flaws can be fixed later

Lawmakers from both sides point out it can't be perfect off the bat. 
Solomon Islands says won't allow Chinese military base, knows 'ramification'

Solomon Islands says won't allow Chinese military base, knows 'ramification'

The government has not released details of the security agreement.

PotboyMart On a Mission to Spread Kindness and A Ray of Hope This Ramadan

PotboyMart On a Mission to Spread Kindness and A Ray of Hope This Ramadan

Malaysia’s First O2O Concept Store to Have Two Ramadan Campaigns This 2022

Ukraine negotiations to resume, Europe faces Russia gas deadline

Ukraine negotiations to resume, Europe faces Russia gas deadline

Russia demands that Europe pay for its gas with roubles.
LETTER | Sri Lanka's woes, Malaysia beware too

LETTER | Sri Lanka's woes, Malaysia beware too

Or is it too late to ditch authoritarianism, nepotism, and corruption?
'Backstabber' Muhyiddin asked for my support to be PM again: Mahathir

'Backstabber' Muhyiddin asked for my support to be PM again: Mahathir

UPDATED 12.25PM | Pejuang has not made any decision on the matter.

Saifuddin Nasution joins PKR No 2 race, touts diplomacy as trump card

Saifuddin Nasution joins PKR No 2 race, touts diplomacy as trump card

He says diplomacy necessary as no single party can win GE.
GE15 in four months, predicts Rafizi

GE15 in four months, predicts Rafizi

'I won’t be surprised if it is held in August or September.'
HK govt 'strongly opposes' UK, US report on city's diminishing freedoms

HK govt 'strongly opposes' UK, US report on city's diminishing freedoms

Report comes after two British judges resigned from HK court.
#20 - Do you have any parasocial experiences ?

#20 - Do you have any parasocial experiences ?

Dr. Lee Soon Li from Monash University talked about how the Internet has improved mental health awareness in society and how it could be detrimental to us. 

COMMENT | Cyberbullying and callousness in our education system

COMMENT | Cyberbullying and callousness in our education system

 The video has become an overnight sensation in the country.

New leadership for Rentokil Initial in Asia

New leadership for Rentokil Initial in Asia

Rentokil Initial, the world’s leading pest control and hygiene services company, has today announced that Mark Gillespie, currently Managing Director, Rest of World region, will succeed Paul Cochrane as the new Managing Director, Asia & MENAT region.
Governments want Covid vaccine developers to aim higher in hunt for better shots

Governments want Covid vaccine developers to aim higher in hunt for better shots

Officials push for broader and longer-lasting protection.

Scientists publish the first complete human genome

Scientists publish the first complete human genome

Scientists say this will help in the study of human diseases.
Young Syefura: Sexual harassment biggest challenge for females

Young Syefura: Sexual harassment biggest challenge for females

DAP rep says she's subjected to comments about her body, attire.
Explainer-First global guidelines for company sustainability disclosures

Explainer-First global guidelines for company sustainability disclosures

It was launched at the UN's COP 26 climate summit last year.

COMMENT | MCA should be ashamed over Bossku U-turns

COMMENT | MCA should be ashamed over Bossku U-turns

Party reembraces Najib to clinch great Johor victory.
YOURSAY | Race-based politics may be around for a long time

YOURSAY | Race-based politics may be around for a long time

‘The longer we play this, the longer Malaysia will take to recover.’

'Slow-balisation': How war, pandemic reshaping global trade

'Slow-balisation': How war, pandemic reshaping global trade

There is a need for more resilient supply chains.
Decision on Peter Anthony’s false document case on May 26

Decision on Peter Anthony’s false document case on May 26

He is charged under Section 468 of the Penal Code.
Covid-19 (March 31): 18,560 new cases, 10k in S'gor alone

Covid-19 (March 31): 18,560 new cases, 10k in S'gor alone

Hospitalisation of Covid-19 patients is on a 21-day downtrend.
Minimum wage: Traders reminded not to raise prices

Minimum wage: Traders reminded not to raise prices

The Ramadan Price Control Scheme 2022 is still being fine-tuned, 

MySejahtera: April 15 decision on company's amended claims

MySejahtera: April 15 decision on company's amended claims

This is pertaining to a dispute over the share sale agreement.

Bella was 'chubby' when handed over to Siti Bainun – witness

Bella was 'chubby' when handed over to Siti Bainun – witness

Siti Bainun is accused of neglecting and abusing the 13-year-old girl.

Bersatu and Pejuang reconciling?

Bersatu and Pejuang reconciling?

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