Archive - 12 April 2022

Wisma Putra probing viral audio clip, lodges police report

Wisma Putra probing viral audio clip, lodges police report

Audio clip contained a man's voice talking to a 'Datin'.
Uthaya says will stop writing about Islam after night in lock-up

Uthaya says will stop writing about Islam after night in lock-up

Writer arrested over social media post last Thursday.
Tropical storm Megi hits Philippines, leaving at least 25 dead

Tropical storm Megi hits Philippines, leaving at least 25 dead

Storm caused gusts of up to 80km per hour.
Bung trial: Counsel objects to info provided by MACC officer

Bung trial: Counsel objects to info provided by MACC officer

Argument over court's acceptance of report.
After week of silence, Putin says Russia will achieve 'noble' goals

After week of silence, Putin says Russia will achieve 'noble' goals

UPDATED 9.10PM | Putin invokes Soviet Union's space wins.
Sg Udang rep fails in appeal to object to election petition

Sg Udang rep fails in appeal to object to election petition

Defeated Umno candidate taking action against PN victor.
Rafizi urges rivals in PKR polls to unveil their plans for the party

Rafizi urges rivals in PKR polls to unveil their plans for the party

Online voting reduces warlords' influence on party, Rafizi says.
Police identify documents in S'pore on probe into Zeti's husband

Police identify documents in S'pore on probe into Zeti's husband

S'pore cops have given their utmost cooperation, says Bukit Aman.

Anwar wins uncontested, retains PKR presidency

Anwar wins uncontested, retains PKR presidency

He is the only candidate nominated for the post.
Ukraine braces for new offensive, Moscow dismisses rape allegations

Ukraine braces for new offensive, Moscow dismisses rape allegations

Ukraine pleads for more weapons from the West.

Anifah: Saifuddin bungled handling of diplomats, 'major embarassment'

Anifah: Saifuddin bungled handling of diplomats, 'major embarassment'

'Minister always responsible for shortcomings of ministry.'
Singer seeks Prisons Dept's permission for access to psychiatrist

Singer seeks Prisons Dept's permission for access to psychiatrist

Yasin is suffering from chronic bipolar disorder.

PM responded 'positively' to cannabis caucus' ideas

PM responded 'positively' to cannabis caucus' ideas

Discussions centre on hemp, medical cannabis and ketum industry. 
List of 3.2k rejected contract doctors to be sent for final screening

List of 3.2k rejected contract doctors to be sent for final screening

List of 3,281 rejects to be sent to Health Ministry.
Respect those fasting, debate with Anwar after Raya - Najib's camp

Respect those fasting, debate with Anwar after Raya - Najib's camp

UPDATED 7.20PM | Negotiators from both camps meeting tomorrow.
WHO says it is analysing two new Omicron Covid sub-variants

WHO says it is analysing two new Omicron Covid sub-variants

Only a few dozen cases of BA.4 and BA.5 has been reported.
Guan Eng repeats call for another round of bank loan moratorium

Guan Eng repeats call for another round of bank loan moratorium

Ex-minister further urges govt to extend it after revised growth forecast. 
Zahid to take the stand tomorrow over charges related to Yayasan Akalbudi

Zahid to take the stand tomorrow over charges related to Yayasan Akalbudi

He will be the first defence witness to take the stand. 
No plans to restrict bringing children to Perak bazaars

No plans to restrict bringing children to Perak bazaars

We always remind people, especially parents to be vigilant - MB.
RM50k wooden jetty: MACC finds no element of corruption

RM50k wooden jetty: MACC finds no element of corruption

This follows public outcry over the alleged overpriced cost.
Housewife, student lose over RM250,000 to Macau scam syndicate

Housewife, student lose over RM250,000 to Macau scam syndicate

They were duped by a syndicate member posing as a Healthy Ministry officer.
Saravanan denies ministry linked to recruitment portal

Saravanan denies ministry linked to recruitment portal

'We have not appointed 3S Malaysia and I don’t know who they are.'
S'gor sultan buys painting of Parliament full of monkeys, apes, frogs

S'gor sultan buys painting of Parliament full of monkeys, apes, frogs

Sultan Sharafuddin will hang the artwork in his private study.

Umno VP wants Bersatu minister's head over PM's UAE visit blunder

Umno VP wants Bersatu minister's head over PM's UAE visit blunder

Khaled says what transpired in the UAE was an embarrassment.
Writer accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad to be released this evening

Writer accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad to be released this evening

Lawyer says the magistrate rejected police’s application for a four-day remand.
Indonesia's Parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence

Indonesia's Parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence

New law aims to make it easier to build cases, secure convictions.
I had suspicion on Najib over irregular 1MDB transactions: ex-chair

I had suspicion on Najib over irregular 1MDB transactions: ex-chair

'I decided I would not want to see him personally,' Bakke testifies.

Police: 45 M'sians stranded in countries like Myanmar, Thailand, Laos

Police: 45 M'sians stranded in countries like Myanmar, Thailand, Laos

Some are forced to work as scammers without any salary.
Nicky Liow claims trial to laundering RM36m

Nicky Liow claims trial to laundering RM36m

Alleged gang leader pleads not guilty to 26 charges, gets bail. 
COMMENT | This is how parliamentary democracy should work

COMMENT | This is how parliamentary democracy should work

Parliament should continue to live up to its purpose and expectation.

C4 lauds Roger Ng conviction, wants further probe into 1MDB scandal

C4 lauds Roger Ng conviction, wants further probe into 1MDB scandal

Justice must continue to be served.
S’wak Harapan calls for MACC probe on RM50k wooden jetty

S’wak Harapan calls for MACC probe on RM50k wooden jetty

This is to clear up public confusion on the project's cost. 
UMW Toyota Motor sees uptick in the 1st quarter of 2022 sales

UMW Toyota Motor sees uptick in the 1st quarter of 2022 sales

Malaysia’s top non-national automotive brand sees a positive growth  in its performance for the month of March.
ADUN SPEAKS |  Institutional racism in armed forces recruitment

ADUN SPEAKS | Institutional racism in armed forces recruitment

What is the use of a task force when the problem is so obvious and blatant?
Boardroom reshuffling at Prolexus as YB ventures aims to harness synergies in manufacturing capabilities

Boardroom reshuffling at Prolexus as YB ventures aims to harness synergies in manufacturing capabilities

Main Market-listed apparel maker Prolexus Bhd (“Prolexus” or “Group”) is entering a new era with the guidance of a newly-realigned boardroom as its veteran leader, Lau Mong Ying, resigned from the group managing director position.
Biden to Modi: Buying more Russian oil is not in India's interest

Biden to Modi: Buying more Russian oil is not in India's interest

Leaders meet as US seeks help from India to sanction Russia. 
US aircraft carrier deploys off Korean peninsula amid tensions - official

US aircraft carrier deploys off Korean peninsula amid tensions - official

This is amid concerns that North Korea could carry out nuclear tests within days. 
Taiwan premier wants speedy passage of chip protection laws

Taiwan premier wants speedy passage of chip protection laws

This is to prevent China from stealing its chip technology.
Nurul Izzah sits out PKR polls to focus on wooing fence-sitters for GE15

Nurul Izzah sits out PKR polls to focus on wooing fence-sitters for GE15

Meanwhile, Anwar wins PKR presidency uncontested.
Retrenched and drenched, workers hold the line for unpaid wages

Retrenched and drenched, workers hold the line for unpaid wages

Ex-employer pledges to pay after picket outside parent company.
Battle of stars shaping up in Ampang PKR polls

Battle of stars shaping up in Ampang PKR polls

Hans Isaac and Altimet are said to be going for Ampang division chief post.
Pakistan Parliament elects Sharif PM as Khan MPs quit en masse

Pakistan Parliament elects Sharif PM as Khan MPs quit en masse

Country faces prospect of over 100 by-elections.
COMMENT | Unregulated 'Buy Now Pay Later' schemes push more into debt

COMMENT | Unregulated 'Buy Now Pay Later' schemes push more into debt

They are not subject to laws that can protect consumers.
No foul play: Cops say detainee died of Covid-19, TB complications

No foul play: Cops say detainee died of Covid-19, TB complications

Detainee was held in Pahang lock-up.
COMMENT | No free lunch in RM5.48b toll road purchase

COMMENT | No free lunch in RM5.48b toll road purchase

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Covid-19 (April 11): A respite? 7,739 new cases, 19 deaths

Covid-19 (April 11): A respite? 7,739 new cases, 19 deaths

Active cases are 36.5 percent lower than two weeks ago.
Violence in West Papua heats up following shooting of separatist fighter

Violence in West Papua heats up following shooting of separatist fighter

Separatists claim that Indonesia is exploiting the resource-rich island.
Elon Musk drops Twitter board seat in new U-turn

Elon Musk drops Twitter board seat in new U-turn

Musk and Twitter did not disclose the reason for this turnaround.

COMMENT | Snail's pace in 1MDB justice a disservice to all

COMMENT | Snail's pace in 1MDB justice a disservice to all

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng found guilty after a two-month trial.
YOURSAY | Time to revamp the outdated CLP

YOURSAY | Time to revamp the outdated CLP

‘CLP is an unnecessary burden to any law student who graduated overseas.’

SPA to review contract doctor applications rejected by system

SPA to review contract doctor applications rejected by system

MMA cites 'technical issues' as among reasons. 
Indigenous Sarawak musicians invited to Italy - but funds are short

Indigenous Sarawak musicians invited to Italy - but funds are short

Kulleh Comrades seek help bringing local sound to world stage.
Constitutional amendment tabling sign of healthier politics: PM

Constitutional amendment tabling sign of healthier politics: PM

Malaysia moving towards political stability - Ismail Sabri.
Minister assures no Ramadan eviction for Kg Baru flat residents

Minister assures no Ramadan eviction for Kg Baru flat residents

Negotiations will continue, Shahidan Kassim says.
Constitutional vote postponed

Constitutional vote postponed

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