Archive - 4 April 2022

Over 2m secondary school students begin in-person classes today

Over 2m secondary school students begin in-person classes today

Total of 4.7m secondary, primary school students in face-to-face lessons.

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MySejahtera shareholder seeks removal of two directors

MySejahtera shareholder seeks removal of two directors

Hasrat Budi Sdn Bhd seeks removal of Anuar Rozhan and Shahril Shamsuddin.

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Labuan MP fails in bid to quash abuse of power charge

Labuan MP fails in bid to quash abuse of power charge

He is charged with using position in Labuan Port Authority to solicit bribes.

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Police need better domestic violence reporting process - Awam

Police need better domestic violence reporting process - Awam

Police play essential role in handling gender-based violence cases.

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Restructuring of more highway concessionaires in pipeline - Fadillah

Restructuring of more highway concessionaires in pipeline - Fadillah

The works minister says it could help lesson the people's burdens.

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Closing arguments to begin in ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB corruption trial

Closing arguments to begin in ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB corruption trial

Prosecutors say Ng helped Leissner embezzle 1MDB money.

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Kremlin denies Ukrainian allegations its forces killed civilians near Kyiv

Kremlin denies Ukrainian allegations its forces killed civilians near Kyiv

Russia says signs of video falsification and other fakes.

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Aug 1 hearing of Sultanah Nur Zahirah's suit against Rewcastle-Brown

Aug 1 hearing of Sultanah Nur Zahirah's suit against Rewcastle-Brown

High Court, on March 28, dismissed Rewcastle-Brown’s bid to stay suit hearing.

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Indonesian court sentences teacher to death for raping 13 students

Indonesian court sentences teacher to death for raping 13 students

The girls he raped were aged 12-16.

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Less than 1pct approvals issued for migrant workers since Feb 15

Less than 1pct approvals issued for migrant workers since Feb 15

Saravanan says the approvals are in the manufacturing and plantation sectors.

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Pakistan PM removed from office upon dissolution of Parliament

Pakistan PM removed from office upon dissolution of Parliament

Snap polls to be held within 90 days.

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As Muhyiddin seeks new allies, Zahid warns Umno of Bersatu's 'true colours'

As Muhyiddin seeks new allies, Zahid warns Umno of Bersatu's 'true colours'

Umno president accuses ex-PM of only acting in 'self-interest'.

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Pro-Russian separatist conscripts in Ukraine war lack training, supplies - sources

Pro-Russian separatist conscripts in Ukraine war lack training, supplies - sources

Some receive zero training and are armed with WW2 rifles.

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Ex-director: 'Najib’s fingerprint not seen, 1MDB mishandled transaction'

Ex-director: 'Najib’s fingerprint not seen, 1MDB mishandled transaction'

This is over the British Virgin Islands-based 'investment'.

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The Green Team - Warriors Who Care for The World

The Green Team - Warriors Who Care for The World

“We talk so much about leaving a better planet to our kids, that we forget to leave better kids to our planet.” - Gerry Burnie

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Carmakers dream of clean, green, mean electric machines

Carmakers dream of clean, green, mean electric machines

Technologies such as recyclable motors and cleaner batteries are being sought.

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Defence: Rosmah raised reasonable doubt without Najib as witness

Defence: Rosmah raised reasonable doubt without Najib as witness

Lawyers argue prosecution failed to prove corruption case against Rosmah.

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EU now recognises MySejahtera vaccination certificates

EU now recognises MySejahtera vaccination certificates

However, it is unclear if this applies to Sinovac vaccine recipients.

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Perak Tengah District Council cancels no diners before 3pm rule

Perak Tengah District Council cancels no diners before 3pm rule

Exco confirms cancellation after complaints emerged earlier on the matter.

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COMMENT | Why Poland joined Nato

COMMENT | Why Poland joined Nato

It's the feeling of security the alliance brought.

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Bersih on Johor polls: Only 15pct happy with 'flawed' postal voting

Bersih on Johor polls: Only 15pct happy with 'flawed' postal voting

About 30pct have issues with the registration process, facing technical issues.

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Perak Harapan Youth lodges police report over airport land sale

Perak Harapan Youth lodges police report over airport land sale

UPDATED 7.25PM | They want authorities to investigate for possible corruption, power abuse.

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No toll rate hikes for 4 Klang Valley highways - PM

No toll rate hikes for 4 Klang Valley highways - PM

UPDATED 2.59PM | This includes Kesas, LDP, Sprint and Smart tunnel.

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COMMENT | Post-Johor projection: Who could win GE15?

COMMENT | Post-Johor projection: Who could win GE15?

M'sia is in politicking mode, with politicians focused on their own fortunes.

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Sri Lanka's cabinet ministers offer to resign en masse amid protests

Sri Lanka's cabinet ministers offer to resign en masse amid protests

PM Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to issue a special statement.

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‘Let's rock,’ Najib says after Anwar agrees to debate on Sapura

‘Let's rock,’ Najib says after Anwar agrees to debate on Sapura

UPDATED 4PM | Ex-PM has answered Rafizi, but will debate Anwar all the same.

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S’pore port authority: Probes under way over bunker fuel contamination

S’pore port authority: Probes under way over bunker fuel contamination

At least 14 ships that received fuel suffer some problems.

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Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes after bodies found bound, shot

Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes after bodies found bound, shot

Authorities find hundreds of bodies strewn around towns near Kyiv.

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Underprivileged family of seven gifted with newly refurbished home by IJM Land

Underprivileged family of seven gifted with newly refurbished home by IJM Land

With Ramadan just around the corner, leading developer of Seremban 2, IJM Land Berhad is not forgetting to enliven the lives of the underprivileged by gifting a family of seven, Mr Hazizi and his family with a fully restored and comfortable home.

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S'pore expected to tighten monetary policy - but by how much?

S'pore expected to tighten monetary policy - but by how much?

Analysts say policy settings will be tightened by unsure of severity.

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LETTER | An open letter to Anwar Ibrahim

LETTER | An open letter to Anwar Ibrahim

Allow new leaders to create their own identifying image.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy asks Grammys audience to support 'in any way you can'

Ukraine's Zelenskiy asks Grammys audience to support 'in any way you can'

The president made a surprise appearance at the music awards show.

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Record 6 M'sians admitted as Harvard undergrads

Record 6 M'sians admitted as Harvard undergrads

This is the highest number of Harvard admissions in M'sian history.

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Don't bring kids to Ramadan bazaars - Noor Azmi

Don't bring kids to Ramadan bazaars - Noor Azmi

It's not advisable, especially for those who are unvaccinated.

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COMMENT | Lecturing with positivity in mind

COMMENT | Lecturing with positivity in mind

A good lecturer inspires. A good lecturer philosophises.

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COMMENT | Has Kelab Shah Alam settled on lesser of two evils?

COMMENT | Has Kelab Shah Alam settled on lesser of two evils?

They choose to ban alcohol but gambling is allowed.

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CanSinoBIO's mRNA Covid-19 vaccine candidate cleared for trials in China

CanSinoBIO's mRNA Covid-19 vaccine candidate cleared for trials in China

China has yet to approve any mRNA vaccines for use.

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Rodrigo wins best new artist, Silk Sonic takes song honour at Grammys

Rodrigo wins best new artist, Silk Sonic takes song honour at Grammys

The 19-year-old singer was nominated for 4 awards.

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Orban scores crushing victory in Hungary as Ukraine war solidifies support

Orban scores crushing victory in Hungary as Ukraine war solidifies support

PM gets fourth consecutive landslide win in Sunday's election.

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Do you have enough for retirement? Let's find out

Do you have enough for retirement? Let's find out

Understand the effects of early EPF withdrawal with this interactive calculator.

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China sends military, doctors to Shanghai to test 26 million residents for Covid

China sends military, doctors to Shanghai to test 26 million residents for Covid

China's largest public health response since the 2020 Covid-19 outbreak.

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In Ukrainian street, corpse with hands bound and bullet wound to the head

In Ukrainian street, corpse with hands bound and bullet wound to the head

Officials say many Bucha residents found dead were executed by Russians.

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Teresa Kok: Saravanan, did I hit nail on the head?

Teresa Kok: Saravanan, did I hit nail on the head?

This is over questions she asked the minister in Parliament.

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Climate change could cost US budget US$2 trillion a year by century end

Climate change could cost US budget US$2 trillion a year by century end

White House: Climate will be fuelled by flood, fire and drought.

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Human Resources Ministry's portal developer linked to recruitment agency

Human Resources Ministry's portal developer linked to recruitment agency

The link may result in a conflict of interest.

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A world of opportunities at ISKL

A world of opportunities at ISKL

What are your best memories of school? When posed with this question, the answers will often involve two distinct themes: people and activities.

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Confidential data of M'sian employers exclusive rights of private firm

Confidential data of M'sian employers exclusive rights of private firm

This according to terms and conditions in the domestic worker recruitment portal.

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Covid-19 (April 3): 12,380 new cases, 30 fatalities

Covid-19 (April 3): 12,380 new cases, 30 fatalities

There are over 192k active infections.

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Howard Lee hits out at MCA for 'glorifying an extremist party'

Howard Lee hits out at MCA for 'glorifying an extremist party'

PAS is a threat to the fabric of the nation, he says.

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YOURSAY | Lecturer’s 'tough love' should not cross the class line

YOURSAY | Lecturer’s 'tough love' should not cross the class line

'Would she have ranted and ridiculed a VIP's child the same way?'

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Azan error: Tawau radio presenter apologises

Azan error: Tawau radio presenter apologises

This is after he aired Maghrib azan ahead of time.

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Political spar over oil firm

Political spar over oil firm

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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