Archive - 21 April 2022

Cops identify main suspect behind depot breakout

Cops identify main suspect behind depot breakout

Some 200 of the detainees have been questioned.
MACC says officer shouted at PSM members due to 'legal reasons'

MACC says officer shouted at PSM members due to 'legal reasons'

Too many representatives entered the compound. 


Judiciary denies 'collusion' in Najib, Zahid cases

Judiciary denies 'collusion' in Najib, Zahid cases

UPDATED 8.22PM | Allegation stems from 'PAS leaks' documents.
Quarantine no longer mandatory for close contacts starting tomorrow

Quarantine no longer mandatory for close contacts starting tomorrow

Those with Covid-19 symptoms are 'encouraged' to self-quarantine.
ESI Hub to be the centre for youths to develop their skills in esports

ESI Hub to be the centre for youths to develop their skills in esports

Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Puan Ramona binti Mohd Razali today launched the opening of the national esports hub called ESI Hub, at Spacerubix in Puchong. The project was initially announced back in February 2021 as part of Budget 2020’s allocation for esports development. 
Sabah Harapan: State govt shouldn't give in on 40pct revenue formula

Sabah Harapan: State govt shouldn't give in on 40pct revenue formula

Matter should be taken to court, if necessary, says the coalition.
Mask mandate: Bukit Aman withdraws order to stop enforcement

Mask mandate: Bukit Aman withdraws order to stop enforcement

UPDATED 7.38PM | Circular ordering police to stop issuing compounds for not wearing masks went viral.
Called up by disciplinary board, Pontian MCA chief slams Wee

Called up by disciplinary board, Pontian MCA chief slams Wee

President should be prioritising service to rakyat, says Tee.
Putin says no need to storm Mariupol steel plant where Ukrainians holed up

Putin says no need to storm Mariupol steel plant where Ukrainians holed up

'Block it off so that not even a fly can get through.'

‘Shareholder’ pressured 1MDB board, management over audit: KPMG partner

‘Shareholder’ pressured 1MDB board, management over audit: KPMG partner

He got this impression during meetings with the 1MDB board and management.
Why detain refugees if govt can't deport them? – Suhakam

Why detain refugees if govt can't deport them? – Suhakam

Their concerns include grounds of arrest and manner of detention.
Umno veep: Help refugees obtain papers, let them work

Umno veep: Help refugees obtain papers, let them work

Khaled Nordin wants refugees to be treated better.

M'sian forests size of Singapore approved for clearing - NGO

M'sian forests size of Singapore approved for clearing - NGO

Forests for sale on Mudah and iProperty, RDP says.
Innity Awarded TAG Brand Safety and Anti-Fraud Certification on a Global Level

Innity Awarded TAG Brand Safety and Anti-Fraud Certification on a Global Level

Zahid wants police probe on 'PAS leaks' document

Zahid wants police probe on 'PAS leaks' document

Umno president's lawyer lodges police report over 'shocking' document. 
LETTER | Climate change: Still so much we can do to turn the tide

LETTER | Climate change: Still so much we can do to turn the tide

There's no better time than now.
Justice Nazlan files police report denying RPK's claim of 'unexplained' wealth

Justice Nazlan files police report denying RPK's claim of 'unexplained' wealth

Federal Court chief registrar's office says posting intends to smear Nazlan's credibility.
Former chief secretary Ali Hamsa passes away at 66

Former chief secretary Ali Hamsa passes away at 66

Ali started in the Administrative and Diplomatic Service in 1981.
Najib seemingly ordered me to sign off 1MDB 2013 account - KPMG partner

Najib seemingly ordered me to sign off 1MDB 2013 account - KPMG partner

However, audit firm did not do so and shortly after it was terminated. 
Puad is 15th Johor state assembly speaker

Puad is 15th Johor state assembly speaker

He is Batu Pahat Umno division chief and Rengit assemblyperson.
MP: S'wak govt serves Raspberry Pi to schools, but are people using it?

MP: S'wak govt serves Raspberry Pi to schools, but are people using it?

Programme to equip schools with cheap computers created technical barriers, claims Kelvin Yii.
Money from winning NFCorp cases will be given to public - Rafizi

Money from winning NFCorp cases will be given to public - Rafizi

UPDATED 2.45PM | Federal Court ruled Rafizi made 'fair comment'.
Detainees who escaped were refugees, held there for two years

Detainees who escaped were refugees, held there for two years

Hamzah says they're refugees but stresses Malaysia doesn't recognise this status.
CENDANA brings art and culture closer through “Seni Untuk Semua” on RTM and the web

CENDANA brings art and culture closer through “Seni Untuk Semua” on RTM and the web

CENDANA, or the Cultural Economic Development Agency, under MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. has introduced an arts education TV show called Seni Untuk Semua, an initiative to bridge the gap between arts & culture and the community.
448 Rohingya detainees transferred to four depots in three states

448 Rohingya detainees transferred to four depots in three states

They comprise 272 men, 83 women, 36 boys and 57 girls.
Govt reminded of int'l commitments after detention breakout tragedy

Govt reminded of int'l commitments after detention breakout tragedy

LFL says incident strips govt’s credibility in Human Rights Council.

Medical marijuana, ketum: PM to review Harapan cabinet's decisions

Medical marijuana, ketum: PM to review Harapan cabinet's decisions

This comes after a bi-partisan caucus meets with Ismail Sabri.

Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls best in world

Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls best in world

Launch comes at moment of extreme geopolitical tension over war in Ukraine.
Top Putin ally says Russia will capture Mariupol on Thursday

Top Putin ally says Russia will capture Mariupol on Thursday

It would be the biggest city to be seized by Russia since invading Ukraine.

COMMENT | Come GE15, Sheraton traitors will have to go

COMMENT | Come GE15, Sheraton traitors will have to go

Goal is to get rakyat's mandate back, no negotiating with traitors. 
Single 5G network will keep rates lower - Annuar

Single 5G network will keep rates lower - Annuar

One company will provide infrastructure while telcos provide the service.
Yellen and others stage walkout in G20 over Russia's war in Ukraine

Yellen and others stage walkout in G20 over Russia's war in Ukraine

The meeting was chaired by Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
Strategic collaboration of Scanwolf, Signature, and Sorento

Strategic collaboration of Scanwolf, Signature, and Sorento

Scanwolf Marketing Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scanwolf Corporation Berhad (SCANWOLF) has signed an Exclusive Distributorship Agreement with Signature Cabinet Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Signature International Berhad following the official launch of Scanwolf Flooring flagship showroom.
Govt urged to review policy of detaining refugees indefinitely

Govt urged to review policy of detaining refugees indefinitely

This comes after the breakout at Penang immigration detention centre.
KINIGUIDE | The bicycle tragedy court rulings revisited

KINIGUIDE | The bicycle tragedy court rulings revisited

Malaysiakini explains the facts behind the case.
Covid-19 (April 20): 6,968 new cases, 16 deaths

Covid-19 (April 20): 6,968 new cases, 16 deaths

R-number continues to ease as new cases drop.
Govt to conduct in-depth study on employment plan for refugees

Govt to conduct in-depth study on employment plan for refugees

Saravanan says without proper planning, more refugees might come to M'sia.

Ex-CIA analyst says she ‘got bloodied’ in tangled US war on Al Qaeda

Ex-CIA analyst says she ‘got bloodied’ in tangled US war on Al Qaeda

Jessica Chastain’s character in 'Zero Dark Thirty' was partially based on her.

COMMENT | Harapan, small is beautiful

COMMENT | Harapan, small is beautiful

Is it prepared to stand and fight as one, believing in its own ability to prevail?

Youth power behind Bukit Gasing rep's community initiatives

Youth power behind Bukit Gasing rep's community initiatives

Rajiv's programmes are for the benefit of both the young and elderly.
Cabinet unanimously agrees to proceed with LCS procurement

Cabinet unanimously agrees to proceed with LCS procurement

Over 100 local companies will be affected if project cancelled.
YOURSAY | Minister’s snub of PSC makes mockery of Parliament

YOURSAY | Minister’s snub of PSC makes mockery of Parliament

‘Govt servants cannot be above Parliament.’

'Report on constitutional amendments can be ready within a month'

'Report on constitutional amendments can be ready within a month'

This is concerning prohibition of MPs from changing parties.
‘PAS leaks’ conspiracy

‘PAS leaks’ conspiracy

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