Archive - 5 April 2022

Aussie cops find body believed to be M'sian with drug ties - Bukit Aman

Aussie cops find body believed to be M'sian with drug ties - Bukit Aman

NSW police say victim killed between Dec 25, 2020, and Jan 8, 2021.

Kremlin says Bucha is 'monstrous forgery' aimed at smearing Russia

Kremlin says Bucha is 'monstrous forgery' aimed at smearing Russia

The West says the dead civilians are evidence of war crimes. 
Dudong rep claims graves desecration due to lack of action on reports

Dudong rep claims graves desecration due to lack of action on reports

He says police report lodged last month over similar incident.
1MDB board misled on investment monies coming back - witness

1MDB board misled on investment monies coming back - witness

Defence counsel says funds ended up in shell company, Aabar Investments PJS Ltd.
FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers' application process

FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers' application process

Delays in getting workers would seriously hamper the manufacturing sector.  
No cases of Omicron XE in M'sia so far, says Khairy

No cases of Omicron XE in M'sia so far, says Khairy

The ministry is currently studying the characteristics of this variant.
MH2664 made air turn back due to technical issues

MH2664 made air turn back due to technical issues

The pilot made the decision in the interest of passenger safety.
‘Ignorant and unwarranted' - Liew blasts DAP's Thien

‘Ignorant and unwarranted' - Liew blasts DAP's Thien

The Tawau youth leader earlier criticised Liew's absenteeism in parliament.
KLIA's Sunday congestion due to travellers not completing MySejahtera forms

KLIA's Sunday congestion due to travellers not completing MySejahtera forms

Immigration Department also refutes claims only 3 counters were open.
M'sia in talks with more countries to recognise MySejahtera vaxx cert

M'sia in talks with more countries to recognise MySejahtera vaxx cert

Health minister says Mosti in talks with all major countries.
Malaysian Family Student Device Package open tender still in progress – Annuar

Malaysian Family Student Device Package open tender still in progress – Annuar

A picture of the device drew criticism.
Satellite images show civilian deaths in Ukraine town while in Russian hands

Satellite images show civilian deaths in Ukraine town while in Russian hands

Pictures show 'lumps' lying on the streets for weeks.
Indonesian minister rejects proposal to make BM Asean's second language

Indonesian minister rejects proposal to make BM Asean's second language

Nadiem Makarim believes that Bahasa Indonesia should be given priority.
Only severe emissions cuts will avoid climate extremes - UN report

Only severe emissions cuts will avoid climate extremes - UN report

Despite warnings, global emissions have continued to rise in the last decade.

Falling container from flyover causes accident, injuring lorry driver

Falling container from flyover causes accident, injuring lorry driver

The incident in Port Klang also involves another lorry.
LETTER | Fresh graduates lacking passion?

LETTER | Fresh graduates lacking passion?

This is an old debate between professional associations and universities. 

France closes mosques with powers some critics say use 'secretive evidence'

France closes mosques with powers some critics say use 'secretive evidence'

In 2017, France adopted a law that made it easier to close mosques.
US FDA advisers to discuss additional Covid vaccine shots, booster design

US FDA advisers to discuss additional Covid vaccine shots, booster design

New variants are often more infectious and transmissible.

Defamation suit: Azri again denies he is blogger Papagomo

Defamation suit: Azri again denies he is blogger Papagomo

Azri responds to defamation suit by Guan Eng and son.
MySejahtera: Legal dispute between companies nothing to do with MOH - KJ

MySejahtera: Legal dispute between companies nothing to do with MOH - KJ

MOH owns the data, the modules, as well as the brand.
Questions emerge over quality of tablets for B40 varsity students

Questions emerge over quality of tablets for B40 varsity students

Annuar Musa urges patience, says procurement being finalised by MOF.
Harapan assures full support for anti-party hopping bill

Harapan assures full support for anti-party hopping bill

Parliament will meet on April 11 to debate and vote on the bill.

Lazada Malaysia joins hands with Islamic Relief Malaysia in their effort to raise RM2.3 million

Lazada Malaysia joins hands with Islamic Relief Malaysia in their effort to raise RM2.3 million

Lazada Malaysia is joining Islamic Relief Malaysia’s fundraising efforts to raise RM2.3million through LazadaForGood, Lazada’s digital giving platform, for more than 40,000 beneficiaries.
KINIGUIDE | Who is ALR, how will it take over 4 Klang Valley highways?

KINIGUIDE | Who is ALR, how will it take over 4 Klang Valley highways?

ALR offered to buy concessions for Kesas, Sprint, LDP, Smart.
Ex-Umany president ordered to enter defence over convocation protest

Ex-Umany president ordered to enter defence over convocation protest

Magistrate rules the prosecution has proven a prima facie case.
Civil servants to get RM500 aid for Aidilfitri

Civil servants to get RM500 aid for Aidilfitri

Retired civil servants will receive RM250.
COMMENT | University campuses in M'sia blending local with international

COMMENT | University campuses in M'sia blending local with international

They are integrating local knowledge and approaches to world-class institutions.
Etika appoints Santharuban Thurai Sundaram as Chief Executive Officer

Etika appoints Santharuban Thurai Sundaram as Chief Executive Officer

Etika Group of Companies (“Etika”), one of the region’s most prominent Halal beverage companies has announced the appointment of Santharuban Thurai Sundaram as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the organisation continues to spearhead successes in the FMCG industry.
US pushes to suspend Russia from UN human rights body

US pushes to suspend Russia from UN human rights body

Suspension requires two-thirds majority vote of 193 members.
US, Europe plan Russia sanctions as Ukraine warns of more civilian deaths

US, Europe plan Russia sanctions as Ukraine warns of more civilian deaths

Ukrainian troops recapture towns devastated by nearly six weeks of war.

Thai airline's April Fool's tweet prompts royal insult complaint to police

Thai airline's April Fool's tweet prompts royal insult complaint to police

Thai Vietjet staff joked it was launching Thai province Nan-Munich route. 
Court sets May 12 to fix verdict date in Rosmah’s solar graft case

Court sets May 12 to fix verdict date in Rosmah’s solar graft case

Verdict if ex-PM's wife walks free or is convicted.
Facebook owner Meta briefly blocks hashtags tied to Bucha killings

Facebook owner Meta briefly blocks hashtags tied to Bucha killings

The company also adds warning labels to some graphic posts.

Biden urges Putin war crimes trial after Bucha killings

Biden urges Putin war crimes trial after Bucha killings

US president accuses Russian leader of being a 'war criminal'. 
LETTER | The best advice we can give and live by

LETTER | The best advice we can give and live by

Be kind, always.
COMMENT | Recognise social determinants to improve health

COMMENT | Recognise social determinants to improve health

Health inequalities need to be addressed with health-integrated social policies.  
JobStreet Malaysia expands team in line with recovering employment market

JobStreet Malaysia expands team in line with recovering employment market

JobStreet Malaysia recently appointed Ashwin Jeyapalasingam as its new Operations Director and Sammy Chan as Head of Marketing in line with its expansion plans to capture the invigorated Malaysian employment market.
Harapan takes credit for govt highway takeover, asks for toll discounts

Harapan takes credit for govt highway takeover, asks for toll discounts

Coalition also urges govt to explain ALR ownership.

N Korea says it will strike South with nuclear weapons if attacked - KCNA

N Korea says it will strike South with nuclear weapons if attacked - KCNA

Pyongyang has test-fired a range of increasingly powerful missiles this year.

West pledges to punish Russia over civilian killings in Bucha

West pledges to punish Russia over civilian killings in Bucha

50 victims of alleged extra-judicial killings by Russian troops had been found.

UM students union offers to host Najib-Anwar debate on Sapura

UM students union offers to host Najib-Anwar debate on Sapura

'UMSU has a neutral stance that will ensure transparency.'
Wan Fayhsal: Malays need protector to fulfil neo-feudal, tribal mentality

Wan Fayhsal: Malays need protector to fulfil neo-feudal, tribal mentality

‘They reject Harapan due to its liberal brand.’

COMMENT | Persistence pays when dealing with insurance companies

COMMENT | Persistence pays when dealing with insurance companies

'I paid premiums for three years unknowingly.'
COMMENT | Big data worth billions for MySejahtera

COMMENT | Big data worth billions for MySejahtera

If data on each person is worth RM100, that amounts to RM2.8b.

Cops deny new probe on Mahathir

Cops deny new probe on Mahathir

He was last called in on March 23 over Thomas' memoir.
YOURSAY | MCA bending over backwards to work with PAS

YOURSAY | MCA bending over backwards to work with PAS

‘Saying PAS respects the Federal Constitution is oxymoronic.’

Prosecutor urges ex-Goldman banker's conviction over 1MDB

Prosecutor urges ex-Goldman banker's conviction over 1MDB

Defence blasts star witness Tim Leissner, saying he lied a lot.
WHO: Poorer nations lag behind higher-income countries in air quality standards

WHO: Poorer nations lag behind higher-income countries in air quality standards

Air pollution kills at least seven million people prematurely each year.
Covid-19 (April 4): 10,002 new cases, 27 deaths

Covid-19 (April 4): 10,002 new cases, 27 deaths

Active cases are on the decline.
Celebrate Aidilfitri in style with new Raya edition masks from Durio!

Celebrate Aidilfitri in style with new Raya edition masks from Durio!

This year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri will be extra special as Malaysia begins the transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19 on 1 April 2022.
'I was on sick leave' - Miri MP explains poor attendance in Parliament

'I was on sick leave' - Miri MP explains poor attendance in Parliament

Dr Michael Teo says he was sick 3 times and also hospitalised once.
No more toll hikes

No more toll hikes

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.
E-waste smelting factory source of Simpang Pulai odour pollution

E-waste smelting factory source of Simpang Pulai odour pollution

DOE confiscated factory's scrap processing equipment.