Archive - 6 April 2022

Perak reps petition state PAC to investigate airport land sale

Perak reps petition state PAC to investigate airport land sale

There are different claims on how the sale transpired.

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Former CFO ordered to expedite Felcra’s RM150m investment resolution

Former CFO ordered to expedite Felcra’s RM150m investment resolution

Bung Moktar approved his appointment at the agency.

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April 27 hearing for Zahid's bid to remove Muhyiddin's 'defamatory' statement

April 27 hearing for Zahid's bid to remove Muhyiddin's 'defamatory' statement

Zahid claims the allegations were false and aimed at tarnishing his good name.

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RON97 down 10 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 down 10 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

The government will continue to monitor changes in world crude oil prices.

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Twenty-five AEFI reports on fatalities not linked to Covid vaccines – NPRA

Twenty-five AEFI reports on fatalities not linked to Covid vaccines – NPRA

There are 31 more cases still being investigated.

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Airport land sale: I will not dance to someone’s tune – Saarani

Airport land sale: I will not dance to someone’s tune – Saarani

'We will leave it to the authorities to investigate.'

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Kelantan plans to enact law to prevent use of vape among the young

Kelantan plans to enact law to prevent use of vape among the young

'We found out that some of the vape users are as young as 10 years old.'

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Malaysian companies fare well in ESG among Asean peers – report

Malaysian companies fare well in ESG among Asean peers – report

This is based on the country's efforts in promoting sustainable investing.

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Graft: Former Implementation Coordination Unit director gets reduced jail term

Graft: Former Implementation Coordination Unit director gets reduced jail term

It was reduced from 3 years to 15 months after considering several factors.

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Indonesia, Malaysia MOU to be benchmark for domestic worker’s protection

Indonesia, Malaysia MOU to be benchmark for domestic worker’s protection

It provides better and very comprehensive protection.

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Minister confirms anti-hopping bill deferred – report

Minister confirms anti-hopping bill deferred – report

UPDATED 10.50PM | A constitutional amendment will be tabled on Monday instead.

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Toll restructuring not Harapan govt policy, initiative began in 2002– Fadillah

Toll restructuring not Harapan govt policy, initiative began in 2002– Fadillah

Four highway concessionaires are involved.

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Minimum wage hike too high for palm oil planters- associations

Minimum wage hike too high for palm oil planters- associations

The 36 percent increase is too significant.

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Percentage of Malaysians using cash payment down to 78pct – PayNet

Percentage of Malaysians using cash payment down to 78pct – PayNet

Malaysians still mostly use cash for payments.

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Russian forces pound key cities as Ukraine demands tougher sanctions

Russian forces pound key cities as Ukraine demands tougher sanctions

Western sanctions over Russia's invasion gained new impetus.

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Despite Dr M's resistance, Pejuang keeps door open for Bersatu

Despite Dr M's resistance, Pejuang keeps door open for Bersatu

UPDATED 8.41PM | This comes after Bersatu mandates Muhyiddin to explore such cooperation.

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KJ welcomes submissions for medical marijuana trials

KJ welcomes submissions for medical marijuana trials

Minister calls for clinical studies, to base policy on evidence.

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Did Malays benefit while political 'protectors' lived in luxury? - Syed Saddiq

Did Malays benefit while political 'protectors' lived in luxury? - Syed Saddiq

MP says politicians who claim to protect Malays have done little for them.

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ADUN SPEAKS | Johor polls - Institutional reform is required

ADUN SPEAKS | Johor polls - Institutional reform is required

Amendments needed to the Elections Act 1958 and Election Offences Act 1954.

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Health DG: Masks still needed for 'transition to endemic' phase

Health DG: Masks still needed for 'transition to endemic' phase

Masks prevent Covid-19 spread to elderly and frail.

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Covid is not a cold: Germany U-turns on ending mandatory isolation

Covid is not a cold: Germany U-turns on ending mandatory isolation

In existing rules, patients must quarantine at least 7 days.

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MACC probes Seri Iskandar airport land sale

MACC probes Seri Iskandar airport land sale

This comes after Manjoi rep lodged a report with the Perak MACC.

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Food delivery rider arrested over sexual assaults in Cyberjaya

Food delivery rider arrested over sexual assaults in Cyberjaya

UPDATED 3.44PM | Two women were attacked 15 minutes apart on the same day.

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Rafizi moots law to regulate govt bailouts

Rafizi moots law to regulate govt bailouts

Law necessary to curb crony capitalism, he says.

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My impression was Najib wanted 1MDB-PSI deal done: Ex-board member

My impression was Najib wanted 1MDB-PSI deal done: Ex-board member

Defence contends Najib never instructed 1MDB board to proceed with JV.

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COMMENT | Why impose imperfect anti-hopping law on states?

COMMENT | Why impose imperfect anti-hopping law on states?

Proposed law will not prevent another Sheraton Move.

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'Muhibbah' spirit: School praised for sharing parking with surau

'Muhibbah' spirit: School praised for sharing parking with surau

Surau and school in Selangor work together to prevent congestion.

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China Kintor's Covid drug candidate cuts hospital, death risk in trial

China Kintor's Covid drug candidate cuts hospital, death risk in trial

Patients with mild to moderate symptoms participated in proxalutamide trial.

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Bersatu mandates Muhyiddin to explore cooperation with other parties for GE

Bersatu mandates Muhyiddin to explore cooperation with other parties for GE

UPDATED 1.12PM | Supreme Council agreed to this yesterday.

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Wan Fayhsal says against Malay feudal mindset but it's a fact

Wan Fayhsal says against Malay feudal mindset but it's a fact

'I was depicting what's implicit in history, culture.'

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Namewee loses, then regains hacked YouTube account with 1.4b views

Namewee loses, then regains hacked YouTube account with 1.4b views

Rapper says his channel was hacked by someone in Russia.

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A woman on a mission to transform the male-dominated telco infrastructure industry

A woman on a mission to transform the male-dominated telco infrastructure industry

Women in traditionally male-dominated fields such as engineering, construction, finance, and telecommunication (telco) industries often face a difficult hurdle.

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Aziz Bari: Merit not sole determinant in DAP internal election

Aziz Bari: Merit not sole determinant in DAP internal election

Tebing Tinggi rep points this out after he lost CEC election.

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COMMENT | Maybe Harapan was too nice, that’s why it’s finishing last

COMMENT | Maybe Harapan was too nice, that’s why it’s finishing last

Being nice won't win you elections, just ask ex-British DPM Nick Clegg.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy demands world hold Russia accountable for 'war crimes'

Ukraine's Zelenskiy demands world hold Russia accountable for 'war crimes'

He accuses Russia of worst war crimes since WW2

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'So many bodies piled up': Hong Kong funeral services overwhelmed by Covid

'So many bodies piled up': Hong Kong funeral services overwhelmed by Covid

Traditional wooden coffins are running short in Hong Kong.

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FDA pulls authorisation for GSK-Vir's Covid therapy as BA.2 cases rise

FDA pulls authorisation for GSK-Vir's Covid therapy as BA.2 cases rise

Data suggest the antibody therapy won't be effective against Omicron.

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COMMENT | My medical insurance journey, uncovered radiotherapy

COMMENT | My medical insurance journey, uncovered radiotherapy

COMMENT | Senior insurance officials speak of widespread 'rumour'.

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Biden launches US plan to help Americans struggling with long Covid

Biden launches US plan to help Americans struggling with long Covid

The condition has left many unable to work.

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COMMENT | From Gamuda's viewpoint, ALR highway takeover a win-win

COMMENT | From Gamuda's viewpoint, ALR highway takeover a win-win

Proposal resolves quagmire highway concessionaires seem to be stuck in.

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Musk to join Twitter board, promises 'significant improvements'

Musk to join Twitter board, promises 'significant improvements'

Appointment blocks chances of his bid to take over Twitter.

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Allianz Malaysia makes mental health support accessible to communities post-COVID-19

Allianz Malaysia makes mental health support accessible to communities post-COVID-19

Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) – via its corporate social responsibility arm, Allianz4Good – will continue its efforts in 2022, to support the recovery of communities affected by the impacts of COVID-19.

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Keep singing classic 'Malays weak' Umno tune and perish, Rafizi tells Bersatu

Keep singing classic 'Malays weak' Umno tune and perish, Rafizi tells Bersatu

Bersatu is stereotyping Malays as weak.

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US jury begins deliberations in ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB corruption trial

US jury begins deliberations in ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB corruption trial

Ng will likely be the only person to face a US trial over 1MDB.

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YOURSAY | Malay 'protectors'’ enjoy obscenely affluent lifestyles

YOURSAY | Malay 'protectors'’ enjoy obscenely affluent lifestyles

'Why do 'protectors' steal and waste billions?'

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Muhyiddin reaching out to Dr M 'a desperate gambit' – analysts

Muhyiddin reaching out to Dr M 'a desperate gambit' – analysts

Better he strengthens ties with PAS to prepare for GE15, says expert.

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COMMENT | Irdina's brilliance shatters 'Malays need protector' spiel

COMMENT | Irdina's brilliance shatters 'Malays need protector' spiel

Wan Fayhsal had insisted that Malays need a 'protector'.

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Covid-19 (April 5): 12,017 new cases, 33 deaths

Covid-19 (April 5): 12,017 new cases, 33 deaths

Steady downtrend in hospitalisation continues.

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Eight years after Maidan revolution, Ukraine better equipped for infowar with Russia

Eight years after Maidan revolution, Ukraine better equipped for infowar with Russia

It also showed them how to fight, at home and abroad.

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Non-medical face mask producers, importers must apply for Sirim certification

Non-medical face mask producers, importers must apply for Sirim certification

Domestic Trade Ministry says this requirement takes effect from July 4.

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Fomca chief fears Touch 'n Go's digital loan service lacks safeguards

Fomca chief fears Touch 'n Go's digital loan service lacks safeguards

'The interest is at a cutthroat rate and misleading.'

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Who is taking over the tolls?

Who is taking over the tolls?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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