Archive - 19 April 2022

Power outage at KK hospital disrupts surgery, leaves medics in darkness

Power outage at KK hospital disrupts surgery, leaves medics in darkness

UPDATED 9.28PM | Healthcare workers manually ventilating patients.

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Johor cops refute crime is up after S'pore border reopened

Johor cops refute crime is up after S'pore border reopened

Crime under control after M'sia-S'pore border reopened, says Shahurinain.

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11 fined in Sabah for false bank statements to secure tender

11 fined in Sabah for false bank statements to secure tender

Tender was from Education Ministry, supplying food to school hostels.

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Police fire 5 shots after patrol car rammed in Kuantan

Police fire 5 shots after patrol car rammed in Kuantan

Police tried to stop a car around midnight.

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N Sembilan govt needs action committee to address climate change

N Sembilan govt needs action committee to address climate change

Anthony Loke says a holistic approach should be expedited.

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One dead, police fire on Sri Lanka protestors amid IMF talks

One dead, police fire on Sri Lanka protestors amid IMF talks

UPDATED 11.50PM | IMF initially not inclined to grant request.

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Russia tells Ukrainian forces to surrender Azovstal plant by noon

Russia tells Ukrainian forces to surrender Azovstal plant by noon

'All who lay down their arms are guaranteed to remain alive.'

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First M'sian to get award from world engineering federation

First M'sian to get award from world engineering federation

Leong is director of research excellence at Perdana University Malaysia.

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China's Xi sticks with Covid stance despite anger, economic headwinds

China's Xi sticks with Covid stance despite anger, economic headwinds

It also reflects the security of his position.

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Maskless man in KL grocery store arrested following viral video

Maskless man in KL grocery store arrested following viral video

Video depicted man insulting security guard.

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NGOs condemn alleged harassment of PBK president

NGOs condemn alleged harassment of PBK president

Voon was allegedly 'interviewed' by the police for the fourth time on April 7.

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USIM develops M'sia's first sign language Quran application

USIM develops M'sia's first sign language Quran application

The app is available for free.

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EPemula should benefit students, not e-wallet providers - MP

EPemula should benefit students, not e-wallet providers - MP

She says govt should ensure recipients can spend cash aid as needed.

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MTUC: Most companies facing forced labour issues have no unions

MTUC: Most companies facing forced labour issues have no unions

MTUC should be involved in any forced labour investigation.

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Bears strike again at honey bee farm in Kuala Krai

Bears strike again at honey bee farm in Kuala Krai

The animals have destroyed 30 kelulut beehives.

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Task force to overcome Johor causeway congestion - Johor MB

Task force to overcome Johor causeway congestion - Johor MB

Onn Hafiz says it's a stopgap measure until rail transit ready.

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Ismail Sabri a victim of larger forces like last French monarch - Ramasamy

Ismail Sabri a victim of larger forces like last French monarch - Ramasamy

'PM surviving because he's palatable to many, not because he's good.'

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Zahid’s daughter denies protecting Bella’s alleged abuser Siti Bainun

Zahid’s daughter denies protecting Bella’s alleged abuser Siti Bainun

She says family knew her in the past but no ongoing relationship.

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COMMENT | More lives to be lost if we don't crackdown on road recklessness

COMMENT | More lives to be lost if we don't crackdown on road recklessness

Crying over spilt milk won't restore or save lives.

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Labour stakeholders: Implement minimum wage without exemptions

Labour stakeholders: Implement minimum wage without exemptions

Largely relying on the migrant workforce was keeping minimum wages low.

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LETTER | Benefits of Golden Age Pension

LETTER | Benefits of Golden Age Pension

Many people can't afford to retire.

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Popular PKR leaders told to contest in Malay-majority, rural seats

Popular PKR leaders told to contest in Malay-majority, rural seats

Alor Setar MP says they should be brave and lead the line.

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Friends seek to raise funds for stricken activist Haris Ibrahim

Friends seek to raise funds for stricken activist Haris Ibrahim

He and his family are now discussing with doctors possible treatments.

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Anwar: 'Convincing, formidable, strong' majority failed due to principles

Anwar: 'Convincing, formidable, strong' majority failed due to principles

The opposition chief said he could not betray the people's mandate.

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East Timor's Ramos-Horta and 'Lu Olo' face off in presidential poll

East Timor's Ramos-Horta and 'Lu Olo' face off in presidential poll

Political fractures have underscored this election.

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Bestinet CEO: We've no ties with any recruitment agencies

Bestinet CEO: We've no ties with any recruitment agencies

INTERVIEW | 'We have access to medical centres because we accredit them.'

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LETTER | MySejahtera check-ins: Do the right thing

LETTER | MySejahtera check-ins: Do the right thing

Do not take the severity of Covid-19 lightly.

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Ukraine says Russia launches new eastern offensive with blasts all along front

Ukraine says Russia launches new eastern offensive with blasts all along front

Ukraine officials confident the military can hold off Russian assault.

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HK's zero-Covid policies create mountains of plastic waste

HK's zero-Covid policies create mountains of plastic waste

The city disposes of 2,300 tonnes of plastic waste a day.

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Covid-19 (April 18): 7,140 new cases, 16 new fatalities

Covid-19 (April 18): 7,140 new cases, 16 new fatalities

Active cases are down 43.5pct compared to 14 days ago.

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Pahang revokes approval after 33 companies failed to replant forest

Pahang revokes approval after 33 companies failed to replant forest

About 28 percent of the 100,000 hectares forest has been replanted.

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Medical marijuana: Pahang exco seeks guidance from Fatwa Council

Medical marijuana: Pahang exco seeks guidance from Fatwa Council

Sharkar says fatwa council should seriously consider the matter

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Bella's abuse case: TMJ to grant Rina Harun an audience today

Bella's abuse case: TMJ to grant Rina Harun an audience today

Bella’s abuse case went viral on social media last year.

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E-wallet usage increased by 131pct in 2020

E-wallet usage increased by 131pct in 2020

The percentage of Malaysians using cash payment dropped 11 percent.

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COMMENT | Why you should keep your money in EPF

COMMENT | Why you should keep your money in EPF

EPF actually offers excellent rates of return for its very low risk.

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The case for testing Pfizer's Paxlovid for treating long Covid

The case for testing Pfizer's Paxlovid for treating long Covid

Long Covid can last for months, leaving many unable to work.

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Govt to proceed with RM1.5k minimum wage on May 1 – Saravanan

Govt to proceed with RM1.5k minimum wage on May 1 – Saravanan

He admits that it is difficult to please all parties.

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Police uncover attempts to steal personal data via social media

Police uncover attempts to steal personal data via social media

Disclosing personal data to a third party is dangerous.

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YOURSAY | We're all victims in ‘basikal lajak’ tragedy

YOURSAY | We're all victims in ‘basikal lajak’ tragedy

‘There may be no villains in this tragedy, but there are victims.’

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Harapan's big tent problem

Harapan's big tent problem

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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