Archive - 13 April 2022

Najib tells critics to 'grow up' after Johor driver's conviction

Najib tells critics to 'grow up' after Johor driver's conviction

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim also allowed bail, he reminds.
Families of teens killed in Johor bicycle crash relieved

Families of teens killed in Johor bicycle crash relieved

'I feel very grateful justice is served' - Sabariah Yusof.
Russia claims 1,000 Ukraine marines surrender in Mariupol

Russia claims 1,000 Ukraine marines surrender in Mariupol

Ukrainian defence spokesperson says no information about any surrender.
460 AEFI reports show deaths not related to Covid-19 vaccine

460 AEFI reports show deaths not related to Covid-19 vaccine

A total of 150 reports are still being investigated.
Federal govt urged to look into high airfares - Sabah CM

Federal govt urged to look into high airfares - Sabah CM

Checks find KL-Sabah tickets costing up to RM2,000 during Aidilfitri festive period.
SC imposes maximum compounds against Serba Dinamik, top executives

SC imposes maximum compounds against Serba Dinamik, top executives

This is over submitting false financial statements and falsifying accounting records.
May 15 last chance to get free Covid vaccine for children

May 15 last chance to get free Covid vaccine for children

UPDATED 9:38PM | Low vaccine uptake may result in wastage, says Noor Azmi.
Johor bicycle case: Clerk to appeal conviction

Johor bicycle case: Clerk to appeal conviction

She was convicted of reckless driving causing deaths of 8 teenagers. 
DAP man held under Sedition Act over 'don't vote MIC' video released

DAP man held under Sedition Act over 'don't vote MIC' video released

AGC to decide if S Murugan will be charged.
Syed Saddiq apologises for overlooking singer's sharing of his illness

Syed Saddiq apologises for overlooking singer's sharing of his illness

Former minister says laws governing medical marijuana are 'outdated'.
Indonesian domestic workers to be paid not less than minimum wage - minister

Indonesian domestic workers to be paid not less than minimum wage - minister

Gov't approved RM1,500 monthly minimum wage nationwide from May 1.
Eight arrested for allegedly blocking eviction of Perak farmers

Eight arrested for allegedly blocking eviction of Perak farmers

Two PSM activists taken to Ipoh police headquarters.
Youth accused of molestation at Tamarind Square pleads not guilty

Youth accused of molestation at Tamarind Square pleads not guilty

The magistrate allows bail of RM3,000 for each of the three charges.
French forensic experts help Ukraine investigate possible war crimes

French forensic experts help Ukraine investigate possible war crimes

French team includes experts on ballistics, explosives, rapid DNA testing.
Vaccines have halved Italy's Covid-19 death toll, study shows

Vaccines have halved Italy's Covid-19 death toll, study shows

Some 150,000 deaths were averted since last year.

S Korea to expand rollout of second Covid booster shot to people over 60

S Korea to expand rollout of second Covid booster shot to people over 60

Second booster shots are being provided to high-risk groups.

Judge, all parties in Bella's trial visit incident location

Judge, all parties in Bella's trial visit incident location

Visit to allow court to get clearer picture and better understand the incident.
Apex court to decide on constitutionality of Penang’s anti-hopping law

Apex court to decide on constitutionality of Penang’s anti-hopping law

The applicants have fulfilled basic requirements under Section 84.

Activate to Innovate: A Chat with redONE

Activate to Innovate: A Chat with redONE

Perak airport land sale: MACC records statements from three witnesses

Perak airport land sale: MACC records statements from three witnesses

They are officers from PKNP and the state government.
Uproar after accused denied bail in Johor bicycle case

Uproar after accused denied bail in Johor bicycle case

Some wonder why Najib allowed bail pending appeal.
Yayasan Akalbudi set up as most of RM120k salary spent on charity - Zahid

Yayasan Akalbudi set up as most of RM120k salary spent on charity - Zahid

Zahid says he never asked anyone to take foundation's fund for personal use. 
Jazz up your home for Raya with Nippon Paint’s Trend Beyond Colours!

Jazz up your home for Raya with Nippon Paint’s Trend Beyond Colours!

This Raya, browse through some of the most trending colours that will give your space a new life
Court strikes out Gombak voters’ suit against Azmin

Court strikes out Gombak voters’ suit against Azmin

Azmin claims the suit violated his fundamental right to association.
Fahmi: Don't hide behind Ramadan if Najib not confident to debate Anwar

Fahmi: Don't hide behind Ramadan if Najib not confident to debate Anwar

UPDATED 3.25PM | He says nothing in Islam prohibits debates during the fasting month.
Johor bicycle tragedy: High Court overturns acquittal, driver jailed 6 years

Johor bicycle tragedy: High Court overturns acquittal, driver jailed 6 years

The court also fines Sam Ke Ting RM6,000.

Ambrin had ultimate authority on 1MDB audit - witness

Ambrin had ultimate authority on 1MDB audit - witness

Former auditor-general was also empowered with discretion, court hears.

Rohana agrees to return US$10m assets gained from Leissner

Rohana agrees to return US$10m assets gained from Leissner

Source says MACC is in the process of obtaining the assets.
Recognise S'wak documents for stateless persons, govt urged

Recognise S'wak documents for stateless persons, govt urged

These temporary documents will help children get access to free education.
ECRL construction records 28.57pct progress - MRL

ECRL construction records 28.57pct progress - MRL

'Overall, we don't face many problems,' says MRL CEO.
Apandi, govt settle suit over his termination as AG

Apandi, govt settle suit over his termination as AG

The terms of the settlement are to remain confidential.

Recruitment portal inaccessible after minister's denial of link

Recruitment portal inaccessible after minister's denial of link

This is the second time the portal has become inaccessible.

Biden says Russia committing genocide in Ukraine

Biden says Russia committing genocide in Ukraine

He has repeatedly called Putin a war criminal.
Manhunt under way for gunman in NYC subway shooting

Manhunt under way for gunman in NYC subway shooting

At least 23 people injured in the attack. 
Kit Siang declines 'mentor' title, to fully retire

Kit Siang declines 'mentor' title, to fully retire

DAP veteran will continue to support party leadership nonetheless. 
HR Ministry to upload domestic workers employment contract soon

HR Ministry to upload domestic workers employment contract soon

Minister says 10k Indonesian domestic workers are expected after Raya.

British PM and finance minister to be fined over lockdown parties

British PM and finance minister to be fined over lockdown parties

Johnson has always denied knowingly committing any wrongdoing.
RM7k minimum household income can be reassessed, says HR minister

RM7k minimum household income can be reassessed, says HR minister

‘If employers can't afford it, I will ask Indonesia to drop minimum threshold.’

Najib not in position to control SRC’s board: Filing

Najib not in position to control SRC’s board: Filing

Ex-PM allegedly committed fraudulent breach of duties as its adviser.
Covid-19 (April 12): 9,002 new cases, 30 deaths

Covid-19 (April 12): 9,002 new cases, 30 deaths

The R-number is below 1.00 throughout the country.

A small tent camp in Sri Lankan city becomes focus of national protests

A small tent camp in Sri Lankan city becomes focus of national protests

Anger is directed at economic mismanagement by the Rajapaksa family.

Goodday Milk launches Goodday’s Happee PPVs campaign at kids’ vaccination centres

Goodday Milk launches Goodday’s Happee PPVs campaign at kids’ vaccination centres

Meant to brighten up the vaccination experience for children by providing a fun filled activity for them, Goodday’s Happee PPVs is a continuity campaign from the brand’s previous Goodday’s Happee PPEs campaign back in November-December 2021. 

Even with sanctions, Russia can afford to feed its war machine

Even with sanctions, Russia can afford to feed its war machine

Prices of oil, gas and grain it exports have risen.
KINIGUIDE | The anti-hopping law detour

KINIGUIDE | The anti-hopping law detour

A special select committee will review anti-hopping bill after postponements, here are its functions. 
COMMENT | Massacre of Bucha: Why propaganda can be deadly

COMMENT | Massacre of Bucha: Why propaganda can be deadly

The Bucha tragedy did not happen by accident. 

YOURSAY | The crocodiles that infest govt projects

YOURSAY | The crocodiles that infest govt projects

‘If the villagers pool their resources, it won’t cost more than RM5,000.’

PKR polls: Maszlee vying for division chief post

PKR polls: Maszlee vying for division chief post

Former education minister throwing his hat in the ring.
UM: Online classes U-turn due to ‘misunderstanding’

UM: Online classes U-turn due to ‘misunderstanding’

This comes after student union called for more flexibility.
COMMENT | Beware of ‘potholes’ in toll road restructuring

COMMENT | Beware of ‘potholes’ in toll road restructuring

'Govt and ALR vague on when concession period will end.'
Putin says peace talks with Ukraine at dead end, goads the West

Putin says peace talks with Ukraine at dead end, goads the West

Russia to 'rhythmically and calmly' continue its operation.
Two recalled UAE diplomats will return to Wisma Putra

Two recalled UAE diplomats will return to Wisma Putra

No 'cold storage' term in civil service, says Public Service Dept.
Parliament of the apes

Parliament of the apes

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