Archive - 18 April 2022

Report on Tommy Thomas’ book to be completed in June - Wan Junaidi

Report on Tommy Thomas’ book to be completed in June - Wan Junaidi

The interim report has been presented by the special task force.

comments

Ex-civil servant, contractor nabbed by MACC in Sandakan

Ex-civil servant, contractor nabbed by MACC in Sandakan

The offences were believed to have been committed in 2018 and 2019.

comments

No decision yet on whether to bring back Malaysians in Russia – Saifuddin

No decision yet on whether to bring back Malaysians in Russia – Saifuddin

Due to the sanctions, they may not have access to banking services.

comments

Gamuda accepts ALR's highway acquisition offers

Gamuda accepts ALR's highway acquisition offers

More rounds of negotiations needed before deals are finalised.

comments

Malaysia’s total trade soars to new high of RM236b in March – DOSM

Malaysia’s total trade soars to new high of RM236b in March – DOSM

Imports surpassed the RM100 billion mark.

comments

Over 20 vacancies for heads of missions overseas to be filled – Saifuddin

Over 20 vacancies for heads of missions overseas to be filled – Saifuddin

'The list has been finalised and is going through a screening process.'

comments

Anwar: Not in 'big tent' discussion, but won't stop Harapan negotiations

Anwar: Not in 'big tent' discussion, but won't stop Harapan negotiations

'The basis of our strength will still be Harapan.'

comments

Built Environment 4.0: Moving towards Diversity, Inclusivity & Sustainability

Built Environment 4.0: Moving towards Diversity, Inclusivity & Sustainability

Russia says it launched mass strikes on Ukrainian military overnight

Russia says it launched mass strikes on Ukrainian military overnight

Moscow says 108 areas where Ukrainian military was present were struck.

comments

SRC case: Najib applies for more time to file appeal petition

SRC case: Najib applies for more time to file appeal petition

Ex-PM is appealing to Federal Court to set aside his conviction.

comments

No attempt to probe into fake Aabar entities - witness tells court

No attempt to probe into fake Aabar entities - witness tells court

Ex-CFO Azmi Tahir says he was not instructed by the board.

comments

Missiles strike Lviv, bodies in streets of Mariupol

Missiles strike Lviv, bodies in streets of Mariupol

Mariupol will soon be the first major city seized by Russia.

comments

India's Covid infections hit month-high, one state reports spike in deaths

India's Covid infections hit month-high, one state reports spike in deaths

Cases have been creeping up in the country.

comments

Harapan to ensure MOU lasts until July, ready to discuss further: Anwar

Harapan to ensure MOU lasts until July, ready to discuss further: Anwar

The agreement is between Harapan and the PM, he adds.

comments

MOT sec-gen: Flight prices reduced by over 30pct

MOT sec-gen: Flight prices reduced by over 30pct

Prices have gone down as of this morning.

comments

LETTER | Potential of ketum: How can Malaysia benefit?

LETTER | Potential of ketum: How can Malaysia benefit?

Work towards producing a value-added medicinal product from ketum.

comments

Ismail Sabri as GE15 PM candidate shows Umno's stability - Mat Hasan

Ismail Sabri as GE15 PM candidate shows Umno's stability - Mat Hasan

He says party will perform poorly if disunited in facing GE15.

comments

Mining in K’tan tiger habitat may also cause 'catastrophic' floods - EIA

Mining in K’tan tiger habitat may also cause 'catastrophic' floods - EIA

Project at Sokor Taku Forest Reserve has a footprint of 767 football fields.

comments

Perak airport land sale: MACC records statements from 10 witnesses

Perak airport land sale: MACC records statements from 10 witnesses

So far no arrests have been made, says Perak MACC director.

comments

Healthy Cholesterol for A Healthy Heart

Healthy Cholesterol for A Healthy Heart

Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of cholesterol

comments

Bicycle tragedy: Who were on Appellate Court panel today?

Bicycle tragedy: Who were on Appellate Court panel today?

Bar Council will act as amicus curiae in the case.

comments

Your big chance to try out a university classroom

Your big chance to try out a university classroom

How much can we learn in a university classroom in two days? Quite a lot, especially in a world-class university and with top-notch lecturers.

comments

Mat Sabu: Amanah to make more friends under 'big tent' for GE15

Mat Sabu: Amanah to make more friends under 'big tent' for GE15

Uniting the opposition is necessary for the party, he says.

comments

Activists lambast minister for ‘delayed action’ in Bella’s case

Activists lambast minister for ‘delayed action’ in Bella’s case

Netizens accuse Rina of only springing to action after royalty's involvement.

comments

DAP condemns violence by Israeli regime after clashes at mosque

DAP condemns violence by Israeli regime after clashes at mosque

'We call for peace, diplomacy and reconciliation,' says Kasthuri Patto.

comments

Lack of rooms means lodging aid an 'empty promise' - students' union

Lack of rooms means lodging aid an 'empty promise' - students' union

Group claims nearly 2k students in need but only about 600 rooms.

comments

Hundreds of Ramadan Bazaar Merchants Adopt Boost as Their Preferred Digital Payment Platform for Greater Safety

Hundreds of Ramadan Bazaar Merchants Adopt Boost as Their Preferred Digital Payment Platform for Greater Safety

About 800 local bazaar merchants across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Sarawak have ‘Boost-ed’ their business

comments

LETTER | Rafizi, Nurul Izzah and Harapan’s future

LETTER | Rafizi, Nurul Izzah and Harapan’s future

They have made some observations which need more careful consideration.

comments

Ukrainians defy Russian surrender demand in Mariupol on 'Easter of war'

Ukrainians defy Russian surrender demand in Mariupol on 'Easter of war'

'The city has not fallen,' says Ukrainian PM.

comments

Bicycle tragedy: Driver gets leave to appeal, released on bail

Bicycle tragedy: Driver gets leave to appeal, released on bail

UPDATED 12.20PM | Court will set a date to hear the merits of her appeal.

comments

LETTER | Saluting Haris Ibrahim

LETTER | Saluting Haris Ibrahim

Even atheist me is praying for his recovery.

comments

ADUN SPEAKS | Impact of publishing in academic journals vs popular media

ADUN SPEAKS | Impact of publishing in academic journals vs popular media

How far can academic journals influence policies compared to media articles?

comments

Saravanan: We're seeking prosecution in forced labour case involving 'Tan Sri'

Saravanan: We're seeking prosecution in forced labour case involving 'Tan Sri'

‘Tan Sri’ among two former employers who may be brought to court.

comments

Three people injured in Swedish riots sparked by Quran burnings

Three people injured in Swedish riots sparked by Quran burnings

Violence started after a rally by right-wing extremist Rasmus Paludan.

comments

Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership - official

Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership - official

Ukraine expects to acquire candidate country status for EU accession in June.

comments

Cops looking for foreigner over mask, lewd gesture incident at shopping mall

Cops looking for foreigner over mask, lewd gesture incident at shopping mall

Video of the incident was uploaded on TikTok and Twitter.

comments

Jerusalem violence puts strain on Israel's coalition govt

Jerusalem violence puts strain on Israel's coalition govt

Israeli police face off with Palestinians over Jews visiting disputed holy site.

comments

Explainer: Sri Lanka's reluctance to tap IMF helped push it into an economic abyss

Explainer: Sri Lanka's reluctance to tap IMF helped push it into an economic abyss

Sri Lanka to have a talk with IMF about a loan programme.

comments

Covid-19 (April 17): 6,623 new cases, lowest since Feb 3

Covid-19 (April 17): 6,623 new cases, lowest since Feb 3

12 deaths were reported yesterday.

comments

Abim launches awareness campaign on repression of Uyghurs

Abim launches awareness campaign on repression of Uyghurs

Campaign is not meant to stir anti-China sentiment, says its president.

comments

YOURSAY | Abuses of domestic workers have come home to roost

YOURSAY | Abuses of domestic workers have come home to roost

‘I am glad Indonesia, Bangladesh are teaching us how to take care of one’s own citizens.’

comments

COMMENT | Society is not to blame for 'basikal lajak' tragedy

COMMENT | Society is not to blame for 'basikal lajak' tragedy

Citizens of this country do not participate in society as equals.

comments

'Basikal lajak' appeal

'Basikal lajak' appeal

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

comments