Archive - 14 April 2022

Muda veep: Millions of motorists confused and alarmed by six-year sentence

Muda veep: Millions of motorists confused and alarmed by six-year sentence

He says court's decision will set a worrying precedent for motorists.
Umno proposes Ismail Sabri as GE15 PM candidate

Umno proposes Ismail Sabri as GE15 PM candidate

UPDATED 9.42PM | There were previous indications that his position was at risk.
Umno: No extending MOU with Harapan, party to hold special EGM

Umno: No extending MOU with Harapan, party to hold special EGM

UPDATED 9.10PM | EGM is to amend the party's constitution concerning internal polls.
Government to procure more Paxlovid pills - Khairy

Government to procure more Paxlovid pills - Khairy

Govt has ordered enough to treat 104k patients.
Decision on need for MySejahtera 'check-in' within weeks - Khairy

Decision on need for MySejahtera 'check-in' within weeks - Khairy

Health minister says app still relevant as contact tracing tool.
LETTER | Article on Tamarind Square's car park security misleading

LETTER | Article on Tamarind Square's car park security misleading

Tamarind Square's management office would like to correct some inaccuracies.
RTK test can be done at home with virtual supervision

RTK test can be done at home with virtual supervision

Consultation must be done 'live' to prevent fraud.
Russia warns of nuclear deployment if Sweden and Finland join Nato

Russia warns of nuclear deployment if Sweden and Finland join Nato

Finnish PM Sanna Marin said Finland will decide in the next few weeks.
No quarantine for asymptomatic close contacts, including unvaxxed

No quarantine for asymptomatic close contacts, including unvaxxed

Before this, asymptomatic close contacts with Covid-19 booster are exempted from quarantine.
Bersatu open to discussions with other political parties

Bersatu open to discussions with other political parties

The aim is to achieve victory in GE15, says Muhyiddin.
Federal govt, Sabah agree to increase special grant to RM125.6m for 2022

Federal govt, Sabah agree to increase special grant to RM125.6m for 2022

Amount will continue to increase from 2023-2026 based on mutually agreed rate.
Decision to proceed with LCS project needs further scrutiny - Hishammuddin

Decision to proceed with LCS project needs further scrutiny - Hishammuddin

Cabinet committee created to finalise decision on the ships, he says.
MySejahtera probe: PAC hears from Zafrul and KJ, needs to call others

MySejahtera probe: PAC hears from Zafrul and KJ, needs to call others

National Security Agency, Mampu and Nacsa will be summoned. 
LETTER | Highway buy-back a form of 'bailout' by the people?

LETTER | Highway buy-back a form of 'bailout' by the people?

There needs to be monitoring by authorities and transparency by ALR.
Govt allows vulnerable groups to get additional Covid-19 shot

Govt allows vulnerable groups to get additional Covid-19 shot

UPDATED 8.29PM | These include those above 60 with high-risk comorbidities, immunocompromised people.
Cabbie fails in appeal to delist LTTE as militant group

Cabbie fails in appeal to delist LTTE as militant group

COA rules High Court judge has not erred in law or fact.

Apex court rules Poca clause restricting judicial scrutiny as 'void'

Apex court rules Poca clause restricting judicial scrutiny as 'void'

Poca Section 15B inconsistent with Article 4(1) of the Federal Court.
Elderly man consented to Covid-19 vaccine, rash is shingles - authorities

Elderly man consented to Covid-19 vaccine, rash is shingles - authorities

The man had developed painful rashes following vaccination.
DAP will never accept 'frogs', Loke tells Malacca's Hulk

DAP will never accept 'frogs', Loke tells Malacca's Hulk

Party sec-gen tells Norhizam to 'forget about it'.
The lessons I was never really taught in school

The lessons I was never really taught in school

Going beyond academics to foster student success. Read to find out more!
Which eWallet is the most worth it to claim your ePemula with?

Which eWallet is the most worth it to claim your ePemula with?

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that the ePemula program will be taking place starting on 11th April 2022. Eligible applicants can redeem their RM150 eWallet credit through the four officially selected eWallet services including BigPay. 
Johor bicycle tragedy: Ex-Bar chief wants reform for automatic appeal

Johor bicycle tragedy: Ex-Bar chief wants reform for automatic appeal

Current procedure has limited appeal avenues for the accused.
Former Colombia great Rincon dies following car crash

Former Colombia great Rincon dies following car crash

This after the vehicle he was driving collided with a bus.

Tablet minimum specs released, minister assures not ‘cap ayam’

Tablet minimum specs released, minister assures not ‘cap ayam’

No supplier yet, but Annuar says they won’t break budget.

Agencies shocked by minister denying knowledge of 3S Malaysia

Agencies shocked by minister denying knowledge of 3S Malaysia

We attended meetings with 3S on ministry premises, agencies say.
Fahmi arrested for sedition over 'sultan' Mojo Jojo artwork

Fahmi arrested for sedition over 'sultan' Mojo Jojo artwork

Police also seized a phone and sim card from Fahmi, says lawyer.

Johor bicycle tragedy: Driver seeks leave to appeal

Johor bicycle tragedy: Driver seeks leave to appeal

Lawyer expresses gratitude for the support shown to Sam.
Diplomat recall should be sorted out prudently, internally - Syed Hamid

Diplomat recall should be sorted out prudently, internally - Syed Hamid

The practice of recalling diplomats is normal, says the former minister.

Detainee dies in Kajang lock-up, 15th custodial death this year

Detainee dies in Kajang lock-up, 15th custodial death this year

Police say the 45-year-old man experienced a seizure.
Flight prices increase is daylight robbery - Bung

Flight prices increase is daylight robbery - Bung

Sabah deputy CM raises plight of those celebrating Raya.
LETTER | Armed drones challenge international law

LETTER | Armed drones challenge international law

It is better to ban the production and use of armed drones.

Russia says flagship crippled, Ukraine claims missile strike

Russia says flagship crippled, Ukraine claims missile strike

Crew of the Moskva evacuated, Russia says.
Mediven® and Tune Protect team up to offer insurance coverage via MyDocLabTM

Mediven® and Tune Protect team up to offer insurance coverage via MyDocLabTM

Medical Innovation Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (Mediven®), Tune Protect and MyDocLabTM today officially launched their community care collaboration which offers COVID-19 insurance coverage and diagnostic screening via mobile app, MyDocLabTM.
Troops burn villages in Myanmar heartland, seek to crush resistance

Troops burn villages in Myanmar heartland, seek to crush resistance

They're using widespread arson in Bin.

1MDB’s US$8b suit against me is abuse of court process: Najib

1MDB’s US$8b suit against me is abuse of court process: Najib

Wrongdoers initially named were removed from suit, ex-PM says.
Nurul Izzah: Harapan should prepare to lose two more GEs

Nurul Izzah: Harapan should prepare to lose two more GEs

UPDATED 1.05PM | 'People are still traumatised with the betrayal that ended Harapan's administration.'  
How to prove genocide, the gravest of war crimes?

How to prove genocide, the gravest of war crimes?

Genocide is harder to show than other violations of international humanitarian law.
Chuah rep withdraws from 'too crowded' PKR veep race

Chuah rep withdraws from 'too crowded' PKR veep race

A total of 17 candidates are vying for the post.

Mariupol: Ruins of port could become Russia's first big prize in Ukraine

Mariupol: Ruins of port could become Russia's first big prize in Ukraine

Port's capture would give Russia full control of the Sea of Azov coast.
Two PKR MBs face first test at party division level

Two PKR MBs face first test at party division level

Amirudin to compete against Farhash, while Aminuddin will battle PD division chief.
Less rice for same price: Inflation bites Asia's food stalls

Less rice for same price: Inflation bites Asia's food stalls

Asian restaurants, hawkers taking hit from higher food costs.
COMMENT | The pak turuts and self-censorship

COMMENT | The pak turuts and self-censorship

It should surprise nobody that I too practice self-censorship.   

Covid-19 (April 13): 10,052 new cases, 22 deaths

Covid-19 (April 13): 10,052 new cases, 22 deaths

New cases go back to five figures after four days.
COMMENT | By accident, I found data that says M'sians don’t need protector

COMMENT | By accident, I found data that says M'sians don’t need protector

Wan Fayhsal still peddling outmoded style of politics.
Next Dewan Rakyat special meeting proposed for June 7

Next Dewan Rakyat special meeting proposed for June 7

Special meeting is to pass anti-hopping bill, according to Harapan.
COMMENT | What is holding up the anti-party hopping law?

COMMENT | What is holding up the anti-party hopping law?

All necessary amendments are easy to make, given bipartisan support.

Analysis: Looming battle in Donbas to shape course of Russia's war in Ukraine

Analysis: Looming battle in Donbas to shape course of Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia can launch fresh Donbas assault as early as end of this week.
Businessperson pleads not guilty to money laundering

Businessperson pleads not guilty to money laundering

44-year-old charged with concealing income sources for 100 gold bars. 
YOURSAY | Punished over no red carpet in UAE?

YOURSAY | Punished over no red carpet in UAE?

‘It’s the usual story that someone down the line got blamed for it.’

Anwar wants Najib to stop 'flip-flopping' on debate

Anwar wants Najib to stop 'flip-flopping' on debate

PKR president calls for Sapura Energy debate soon involving wide media coverage. 
Verdict flipped in bicycle tragedy

Verdict flipped in bicycle tragedy

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