Archive - 7 April 2022

PTPTN borrowers urged to use repayment discount by April 30

PTPTN borrowers urged to use repayment discount by April 30

Discounts of up to 15 percent set to end this month.

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Russia says Ukraine presented 'unacceptable' draft peace deal

Russia says Ukraine presented 'unacceptable' draft peace deal

Inability to agree highlights Kyiv's true intentions - Sergei Lavrov.

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Ex-Goldman banker Roger Ng, wife file suit against Maybank, RHB

Ex-Goldman banker Roger Ng, wife file suit against Maybank, RHB

They were allegedly not allowed direct access to their bank accounts.

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Report: Sirim cert requirement for masks postponed

Report: Sirim cert requirement for masks postponed

Minister says more time is needed to adapt.

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Campaign to achieve 100pct youth voter turnout in GE15 launched

Campaign to achieve 100pct youth voter turnout in GE15 launched

#Undi100Peratus reveals website, plans for nationwide debates.

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Missing diver found, high chance to find 3 others, Johor cops say

Missing diver found, high chance to find 3 others, Johor cops say

Search and rescue with 90 personnel off Johor's east coast.

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Turkish court halts Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia

Turkish court halts Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia

The ruling marks a turnaround in the trial that began in 2020.

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Only restrict content to protect minors, let viewers choose - filmmakers

Only restrict content to protect minors, let viewers choose - filmmakers

Don't just protect interests of dominant, loudest - Anna Har.

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Botched circumcision: Youth awarded RM3.1m in damages

Botched circumcision: Youth awarded RM3.1m in damages

The judge found all the defendants to be negligent.

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Saifuddin going into PKR polls without a 'cai', despite many offers

Saifuddin going into PKR polls without a 'cai', despite many offers

He is open to working with everyone in the party.

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Wan Junaidi on anti-hopping law: Disagreements 'yes', sabotage 'no'

Wan Junaidi on anti-hopping law: Disagreements 'yes', sabotage 'no'

Minister also frustrated legislation ran into roadblock after 8 months.

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Khairuddin's notice of appeal incompetent, reinstatement suit struck out

Khairuddin's notice of appeal incompetent, reinstatement suit struck out

This is over Muhyiddin's decision on emergency proclamation.

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Wan Fayhsal: Chinese vote DAP because of communal protector mentality too

Wan Fayhsal: Chinese vote DAP because of communal protector mentality too

He also appears to imply PN can deliver Malay votes for Harapan.

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US FDA aims to decide on strain selection for Covid-19 boosters by June

US FDA aims to decide on strain selection for Covid-19 boosters by June

Official says fourth booster shot a stopgap measure.

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Cabinet has 'political frogs', not easy to pass anti-hopping bill - Shahrir

Cabinet has 'political frogs', not easy to pass anti-hopping bill - Shahrir

He says hoppers gained influence and power after leaving Umno.

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Perak MB urged to spill tea on airport land being sold 'under Harapan'

Perak MB urged to spill tea on airport land being sold 'under Harapan'

Details such as date of sale and buyer are needed.

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Anti-hopping law: Bersih sees silver lining in delay, moots recall polls

Anti-hopping law: Bersih sees silver lining in delay, moots recall polls

Electoral watchdog also urges PM to allow 'vote by conscience'.

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LETTER | Be reasonable with Covid-19 test charges

LETTER | Be reasonable with Covid-19 test charges

Now is not the time to profit by charging high prices.

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Khalid: BN restructuring toll since 2002, Harapan did it in 2 years

Khalid: BN restructuring toll since 2002, Harapan did it in 2 years

MP questions the BN govt's efficiency for taking so many years.

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Analysis-China's balancing act over Ukraine offers US a subtle 'win'

Analysis-China's balancing act over Ukraine offers US a subtle 'win'

Beijing has refused to call Russia's actions in Ukraine an invasion.

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Recoveries surpass new Covid-19 cases – Health DG

Recoveries surpass new Covid-19 cases – Health DG

Only Selangor recorded over 50 percent ICU usage.

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Automated License Plate Recognition (LPR) System At IOI City Mall Parking

Automated License Plate Recognition (LPR) System At IOI City Mall Parking

IOI City Mall has recently introduced the automated License Plate Recognition (LPR) system for its car parking at all levels. The system allows shoppers to drive through upon entry and exit the parking without the issuance of printed parking tickets.

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UN to vote on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council

UN to vote on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council

Western diplomats are confident they have enough support.

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Source: Scandal-hit TV drama won't be aired for now

Source: Scandal-hit TV drama won't be aired for now

It was initially set to be released on TV3 this month.

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Pasir Gudang MP: Let us do our job and debate definition of 'hopping'

Pasir Gudang MP: Let us do our job and debate definition of 'hopping'

'The cabinet's reason to drop the bill was unacceptable.'

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LETTER | Managing the pandemic with MySejahtera

LETTER | Managing the pandemic with MySejahtera

Cost for the salvation of human lives in this pandemic is priceless.

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Najib received RM2.28b in 1MDB funds: Ex-board member

Najib received RM2.28b in 1MDB funds: Ex-board member

UPDATED 1.22PM | Ismee is shown multiple charts on the money trail.

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Leaked agreement: Indonesian domestic workers’ base pay at RM1,500

Leaked agreement: Indonesian domestic workers’ base pay at RM1,500

Strict rules on working conditions, salary payment and bonuses included.

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Anti-hopping law still on the cards, another special sitting planned

Anti-hopping law still on the cards, another special sitting planned

UPDATED 3.21PM | First hurdle, amending Constitution next week.

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Takaful Malaysia acknowledges and celebrates its best-performing corporate agents

Takaful Malaysia acknowledges and celebrates its best-performing corporate agents

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Be a termite spy to protect your home from further damage

Be a termite spy to protect your home from further damage

In recent years, living in a three-generation household is getting more rare but I’m lucky that I’m still able to enjoy the noisy crowd under one roof. “Is that good?”, you may ask, I would surely say yes.

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Boeing 737 MAX jet resumes China journey amid uncertainty over model's return

Boeing 737 MAX jet resumes China journey amid uncertainty over model's return

It's the first 737 MAX bound for a Chinese customer since a 2019 grounding.

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Ukraine seeks ruinous sanctions on Russia amid European hesitancy

Ukraine seeks ruinous sanctions on Russia amid European hesitancy

Kyiv wants a stop to Russian oil imports and block Russian banks.

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COMMENT | PM, here's how to save the anti-hopping bill

COMMENT | PM, here's how to save the anti-hopping bill

Allow a conscience vote in Parliament on the bill.

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COMMENT | Serious issues over KL toll concession buys

COMMENT | Serious issues over KL toll concession buys

There are at least three serious areas of concern.

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Zahid: Was anti-hopping bill sabotaged?

Zahid: Was anti-hopping bill sabotaged?

'Delay suggests govt not serious on this matter.'

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COMMENT | Insurance policy nightmare after changing credit card

COMMENT | Insurance policy nightmare after changing credit card

Insurance companies not always as portrayed in advertisements.

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COMMENT | Don't be fooled by 'Malays need protector' discourse

COMMENT | Don't be fooled by 'Malays need protector' discourse

Harapan also reinforced supremacist ideologies over their manifesto.

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YOURSAY | Indonesia throws spanner in the works for BM supremacy

YOURSAY | Indonesia throws spanner in the works for BM supremacy

'The proposal to make BM Asean's second language is mind-boggling.'

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Law graduate’s burning desire to practice snuffed out at CLP

Law graduate’s burning desire to practice snuffed out at CLP

'Give me my right to education,' he pleads.

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Current Covid vaccines not 'well-matched' against BA.2 - FDA

Current Covid vaccines not 'well-matched' against BA.2 - FDA

It protects against severe illness but raises questions on the way forward.

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Touch 'n Go: Our interest rates comparable to other personal loans

Touch 'n Go: Our interest rates comparable to other personal loans

The micro-lending service is jointly developed by CIMB Bank Berhad.

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Covid-19 (April 6): 12,105 new cases, 32 deaths

Covid-19 (April 6): 12,105 new cases, 32 deaths

Number of people hospitalised for Covid-19 gone down to January levels.

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LETTER | Protect 'our planet, our health'

LETTER | Protect 'our planet, our health'

WHO has a five-point plan that encourages us to take action.

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Man charged with trafficking 1.6kg of cannabis escapes gallows

Man charged with trafficking 1.6kg of cannabis escapes gallows

The panel of judges ordered that the man be acquitted and discharged.

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RAM ratings: Govt’s nod to restructure concessionaires offer hope for highway sector

RAM ratings: Govt’s nod to restructure concessionaires offer hope for highway sector

This means no more toll rates hike for four highways.

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Anti-hopping bill trips on a hurdle

Anti-hopping bill trips on a hurdle

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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Smart Manufacturing in Malaysia - Reality Check

Smart Manufacturing in Malaysia - Reality Check