Archive - 8 April 2022

Constitutional bill to regulate party membership in lieu of anti-hopping law

Constitutional bill to regulate party membership in lieu of anti-hopping law

UPDATED 11.05PM | Concerns raised over potential that bill would be abused.

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ALR clarifies role in toll restructuring for 4 Klang Valley highways

ALR clarifies role in toll restructuring for 4 Klang Valley highways

Company says shareholders not entitled to dividends.

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DNA leads to arrest of rape suspect, 12 years after assault

DNA leads to arrest of rape suspect, 12 years after assault

The 40-year-old man is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.

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Entertainers: S'gor duty waiver a temporary solution, engage with us

Entertainers: S'gor duty waiver a temporary solution, engage with us

'It's like telling us we have 8 months to relocate to KL.'

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Gold bars, luxury cars seized in RM2.3b GLC corruption case

Gold bars, luxury cars seized in RM2.3b GLC corruption case

Eight people including top executives of a company arrested for alleged corruption involving a GLC.

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Bung Moktar trial: Ex-CFO says Felcra board knew RM150m investment risks

Bung Moktar trial: Ex-CFO says Felcra board knew RM150m investment risks

The decision to invest was however not discussed with top management.

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Govt to continue subsidising haj after 12pct cost hike

Govt to continue subsidising haj after 12pct cost hike

Minister Idris Ahmad says subsidy amount to be announced soon.

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MACC gathering evidence on alleged sale of Perak airport land

MACC gathering evidence on alleged sale of Perak airport land

None detained or called to give statement yet - Fauzi.

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Hadi: No need to rush anti-hopping law

Hadi: No need to rush anti-hopping law

PAS president says proposed law must be scrutinised properly.

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BornOil acquires stake in Sabah's only clinker and cement plant

BornOil acquires stake in Sabah's only clinker and cement plant

Borneo Oil Berhad (BornOil) has entered into a supplemental agreement to acquire a stake in a group which owns the only integrated clinker and cement plant in Sabah.

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SRC appeal: Najib to file Queen’s Counsel bid by May - lawyer

SRC appeal: Najib to file Queen’s Counsel bid by May - lawyer

'If not successful, the counsel will appeal to Federal Court.'

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MP SPEAKS | Disagreement on anti-hopping bill nothing unusual

MP SPEAKS | Disagreement on anti-hopping bill nothing unusual

It is simply impossible to achieve consensus in lawmaking process.

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Zahid gets release of passport from court to perform umrah

Zahid gets release of passport from court to perform umrah

The prosecution received instruction not to object to the application.

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Gerakan boss: PN not opposing, but wants comprehensive anti-hopping law

Gerakan boss: PN not opposing, but wants comprehensive anti-hopping law

He also moots a name change to avoid it becoming an international joke.

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Don't drag DAP into your divisive rhetoric – Yii to Wan Fayhsal

Don't drag DAP into your divisive rhetoric – Yii to Wan Fayhsal

Yii says Malaysians need protection from people like Wan Fayhsal.

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COMMENT | Discrepancies in insurance policy, police report drafted

COMMENT | Discrepancies in insurance policy, police report drafted

I queried the insurance agent, who had left the company.

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Selangor waives entertainment duty after industry outcry

Selangor waives entertainment duty after industry outcry

The 15 percent tax is waived for the year 2022.

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China uses AI software to improve its surveillance capabilities

China uses AI software to improve its surveillance capabilities

The system has the ability to learn independently.

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UK study finds symptoms from Omicron 2 days shorter than from Delta

UK study finds symptoms from Omicron 2 days shorter than from Delta

The difference is especially pronounced for those who had booster shots.

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Stiff FDI competition, Dr M says remedy is for Malaysia to 'go big'

Stiff FDI competition, Dr M says remedy is for Malaysia to 'go big'

Dr M bullish on value-added rubber, palm oil and electronics.

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CapitaLand donates RM350,000 to flood relief efforts and support children impacted by COVID-19

CapitaLand donates RM350,000 to flood relief efforts and support children impacted by COVID-19

CapitaLand, with the support of its philanthropic arm CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), has donated RM200,000 under its #GivingBersama initiative to provide more than 650 vulnerable children from 17 orphanages.

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Want to Protect Your Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)? Discover the Safest Crypto Wallets to Secure Your Collection

Want to Protect Your Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)? Discover the Safest Crypto Wallets to Secure Your Collection

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Harapan to back constitutional change if anti-hopping law expedited

Harapan to back constitutional change if anti-hopping law expedited

MPs also voice support for constitutional amendment before anti-hopping law.

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S'gor MB office orders Kuala Langat forest to be regazetted

S'gor MB office orders Kuala Langat forest to be regazetted

Area to be regazetted will be approximately 486.07 hectares.

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My speech wasn’t about pleading for political support: PM

My speech wasn’t about pleading for political support: PM

He says the defendant took his speech out of context.

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Best Express Malaysia support for local orphanage via CSR initiatives

Best Express Malaysia support for local orphanage via CSR initiatives

Pusat Jagaan Nur Sakiyah received a daily essentials donation from Best Global Logistics Technology (M) Sdn Bhd (more commonly known as Best Express Malaysia).

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Enhance the festive season with “Raya Serba Baharu", says MR D.I.Y

Enhance the festive season with “Raya Serba Baharu", says MR D.I.Y

Reduce the burden on your wallet during this festive season with MR D.I.Y. Raya Serba Baharu

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Malaysia abstains from vote on Russia's UN Human Rights Council membership

Malaysia abstains from vote on Russia's UN Human Rights Council membership

Brunei, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia also abstained.

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Russia laments 'tragedy' of troop deaths as Ukraine braces for major offensive

Russia laments 'tragedy' of troop deaths as Ukraine braces for major offensive

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov laments the rising death toll.

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High Court quashes Poca detention against Alvin Goh

High Court quashes Poca detention against Alvin Goh

The detention was unlawful, the judicial commissioner rules.

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MTUC welcomes with caution new wage deal for Indonesian domestic workers

MTUC welcomes with caution new wage deal for Indonesian domestic workers

They will earn a minimum wage of RM1,500 under new bilateral terms.

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LETTER | GOpinjam or go bankrupt?

LETTER | GOpinjam or go bankrupt?

Gov't must not allow banks to charge exorbitant interest rates.

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LETTER | Stop wasting time on elitist debates

LETTER | Stop wasting time on elitist debates

We need debates on more substantive issues.

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Three Covid-19 treatments including Merck’s antiviral pill approved

Three Covid-19 treatments including Merck’s antiviral pill approved

Molnupiravir is for mild-moderate infections, arthritis meds for severe cases.

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COMMENT | Wan Fayhsal, the feeling is mutual

COMMENT | Wan Fayhsal, the feeling is mutual

But is Wan Fayhsal's 'Malay protection' reserved only for Malay men?

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Russia declares early termination of UN Human Rights Council membership

Russia declares early termination of UN Human Rights Council membership

Russian Foreign Ministry calls the vote 'illegal and politically motivated'.

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PAS doesn't need Taliban to bolster its image - party info chief

PAS doesn't need Taliban to bolster its image - party info chief

Khairil says opponents casting PAS as such are 'jealous'.

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Smuggled sketches offer glimpses into harsh Myanmar prison

Smuggled sketches offer glimpses into harsh Myanmar prison

Rats, disease and Covid reportedly afflict prisoners there.

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COMMENT | Will Selangor Harapan save a precious forest?

COMMENT | Will Selangor Harapan save a precious forest?

A small forest in Shah Alam needs saving.

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Law grad's last appeal for CLP retake revives calls for Common Bar

Law grad's last appeal for CLP retake revives calls for Common Bar

CLP not uniform across the board, says KL Bar Committee chairperson.

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Hike in prices of flour-based food at Ramadan bazaars, says group

Hike in prices of flour-based food at Ramadan bazaars, says group

Association also receives complaints about chicken prices.

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COMMENT | As a young Malay, I'm tired of divisive identity politics

COMMENT | As a young Malay, I'm tired of divisive identity politics

They are nothing but tools to divide and conquer.

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NWP moves past legal issues and looks to the demand for its timber manufacturing business

NWP moves past legal issues and looks to the demand for its timber manufacturing business

NWP Holdings Bhd (KLSE: 5025) (“NWP” or “Group”) has moved past the legal tussles involving its Board of Directors as legal suits were dropped following the reshuffling of its boardroom members.

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Covid-19 (April 7): 11,994 new cases, 36 deaths

Covid-19 (April 7): 11,994 new cases, 36 deaths

The R-number has gone down to 0.83.

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EU calls on Israel to take measures to protect Palestinians

EU calls on Israel to take measures to protect Palestinians

EU delegation condemns violence by settlers.

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AI explaining itself to humans, and it's paying off

AI explaining itself to humans, and it's paying off

'Explainable AI' to mitigate biases like race, gender, culture.

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YOURSAY | Give B40 varsity students laptops instead of tablets

YOURSAY | Give B40 varsity students laptops instead of tablets

‘Govt can't get decent tablet, what more laptop.’

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Despite groping incidents, security still lacking in mall's car park

Despite groping incidents, security still lacking in mall's car park

Security in most shopping malls increased following the abduction of Canny Ong.

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Over 50 M'sians captured by syndicates in 4 countries - Chong

Over 50 M'sians captured by syndicates in 4 countries - Chong

Victims held in Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand.

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Survey: 59pct of youth fear they can never buy a home

Survey: 59pct of youth fear they can never buy a home

Majority of respondents want a ceiling price on rent.

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'Frogs' stalling anti-hopping law?

'Frogs' stalling anti-hopping law?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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