Archive - 9 April 2022

Govt denies indefinite tolls after Klang Valley highway restructuring

Govt denies indefinite tolls after Klang Valley highway restructuring

Works Ministry says it will ensure users are not burdened.

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Muhyiddin wants 1MDB trial expedited

Muhyiddin wants 1MDB trial expedited

This follows a 1MDB-linked former banker's conviction in the US.

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Missing teen Dutch diver dead, father tells officials

Missing teen Dutch diver dead, father tells officials

The victim's father reportedly told authorities that he died of exhaustion.

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Varsity student groups dissatisfied with mandatory in-person exams

Varsity student groups dissatisfied with mandatory in-person exams

Many prefer virtual classes and online examinations.

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Minister: Tablets for B40 varsity students are from 'established brands'

Minister: Tablets for B40 varsity students are from 'established brands'

Govt has a bad track record of procuring tech for poor students.

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Anti-hopping: Undi18 says Article 10 bill huge mistake, wants recall polls

Anti-hopping: Undi18 says Article 10 bill huge mistake, wants recall polls

Amendment gives 'blank cheque' to govt to control MPs' participation in parties.

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Will RM9,980 subsidised cost of haj be maintained, Salahuddin asks govt

Will RM9,980 subsidised cost of haj be maintained, Salahuddin asks govt

This is after a hike in haj cost by 12 percent per pilgrim.

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Pakistan Parliament adjourns, to reconvene on vote to oust PM - speaker

Pakistan Parliament adjourns, to reconvene on vote to oust PM - speaker

Khan's party members suggested on Friday they would try to delay the vote.

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Ex-transport minister urges transparency in 'diving' plane probe

Ex-transport minister urges transparency in 'diving' plane probe

Loke says an open investigation will inspire confidence.

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Recycled SPM questions: MOE to review report before taking action

Recycled SPM questions: MOE to review report before taking action

This follows allegations same set of questions used for 2nd session of examination.

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Harapan pans MOE over recycled questions for repeat SPM candidates

Harapan pans MOE over recycled questions for repeat SPM candidates

Examination board must give assurance questions not leaked, Harapan says.

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Search for missing Dutch diver called off, Indonesia to take over

Search for missing Dutch diver called off, Indonesia to take over

Officials say missing 14-year-old likely in Indonesian waters.

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Kampung Baru residents heartbroken over eviction notice near Ramadan

Kampung Baru residents heartbroken over eviction notice near Ramadan

Sungai Baru flat residents must vacate homes in 42 days.

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Royal rebuke for Jakim, minister over 'deviant' controversy

Royal rebuke for Jakim, minister over 'deviant' controversy

Jakim made declaration based on outdated National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs decision.

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Omicron spawns US search for better kids' masks, new standards

Omicron spawns US search for better kids' masks, new standards

The standard will define mask materials, measurements and filtration qualities.

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Foreign Ministry refutes report of 10k M'sians illegally in Thailand

Foreign Ministry refutes report of 10k M'sians illegally in Thailand

They reportedly could not return home at start of MCO.

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Govt entity deviates from mandate by entering bookselling business - groups

Govt entity deviates from mandate by entering bookselling business - groups

Venture will kill book trade ecosystem, lead to job loss and businesses closing.

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'Death came to mind' - 'traumatised' MAS passengers want probe

'Death came to mind' - 'traumatised' MAS passengers want probe

Three MH2664 passengers say they cannot accept airline's explanation.

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Ipoh farmer in eviction battle released after three hours - PSM

Ipoh farmer in eviction battle released after three hours - PSM

PSM protests farmer's arrest for allegedly obstructing public officer.

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ADUN SPEAKS | PAS' conundrum in supporting Taliban but without violence

ADUN SPEAKS | PAS' conundrum in supporting Taliban but without violence

Party using Taliban's victory in 2021 to gain maximum political mileage.

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Russia revokes registration of Amnesty, Human Rights Watch

Russia revokes registration of Amnesty, Human Rights Watch

HRW says it's likely in response to its reporting on war in Ukraine.

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Two missing foreign divers found, one still missing

Two missing foreign divers found, one still missing

Search still ongoing for 14-year-old Nathen Renze Chesters.

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Hike in haj costs shouldn't be passed on to pilgrims - group

Hike in haj costs shouldn't be passed on to pilgrims - group

This is as Tabung Haji saved money from travel restrictions, says association.

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Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years

Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years

He slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony.

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COMMENT | How to win disputes with your insurance company

COMMENT | How to win disputes with your insurance company

Gather evidence before reporting to Bank Negara.

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Primary students to attend school without rotation starting April 17 - Radzi

Primary students to attend school without rotation starting April 17 - Radzi

Year Three, Four and Five students currently attending school on rotation.

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Nurul Izzah wants rethink of granting govt power to strip MPs of position

Nurul Izzah wants rethink of granting govt power to strip MPs of position

There are concerns that it will be open to abuse.

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Ukraine demands tough global response to train station missile strike

Ukraine demands tough global response to train station missile strike

At least 52 people killed after missile hit train station packed with civilians.

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Bersatu backs anti-hopping law but wants durable version: Senator

Bersatu backs anti-hopping law but wants durable version: Senator

Razali Idris says the law must be able to survive long term.

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Ex-Cradle Fund CEO murdered, not burnt to death: Prosecution

Ex-Cradle Fund CEO murdered, not burnt to death: Prosecution

DPP cites irregular burn patterns discovered by investigators.

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COMMENT | My childhood fasting experience - at home and at school

COMMENT | My childhood fasting experience - at home and at school

'I had cousins as young as four and five years old who would fast during Ramadan.'

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Covid-19 (April 8): 14,944 new cases, 31 fatalities

Covid-19 (April 8): 14,944 new cases, 31 fatalities

There are 3,012 Covid-19 patients hospitalised with 206 in ICU.

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Employers may look beyond Indonesia after minimum wage

Employers may look beyond Indonesia after minimum wage

Many families cannot pay the RM1,500 salary for an Indonesian domestic worker,

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YOURSAY | A promise is a promise – pass the anti-hopping bill

YOURSAY | A promise is a promise – pass the anti-hopping bill

‘We want the anti-hopping law passed even with its imperfections.’

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Shocking for M'sia to abstain in UN vote on Russia - Suhakam commissioner

Shocking for M'sia to abstain in UN vote on Russia - Suhakam commissioner

Malaysia cannot ignore serious violations of human rights, says commissioner.

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Roger Ng convicted of bribery, money laundering charges in 1MDB case

Roger Ng convicted of bribery, money laundering charges in 1MDB case

'He and his cronies saw 1MDB… as a piggy bank to enrich themselves.’

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