Archive - 26 April 2022

All flood control systems infrastructures operating well - DID

All flood control systems infrastructures operating well - DID

However, drainage system unable to cope with heavy rainfall, says DID DG.

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Fireworks disposal sets off explosion at police facility

Fireworks disposal sets off explosion at police facility

UPDATED 9.18PM | Three people were injured in the incident.

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Wan Junaidi claims his committee has shown 'excellent performance'

Wan Junaidi claims his committee has shown 'excellent performance'

However, he was mum when it came to details.

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From weed joke to agreed deal: Inside Musk's US$44b Twitter buyout

From weed joke to agreed deal: Inside Musk's US$44b Twitter buyout

His per share offer price contained digits 420, financing papers signed on 4/20.

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End of the road for Nagaenthran - final appeal dismissed

End of the road for Nagaenthran - final appeal dismissed

'... barbaric disregard of rule of law. Nazis did this too,' says lawyer.

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Wee: Ban on 3 micromobility vehicles on public roads

Wee: Ban on 3 micromobility vehicles on public roads

Minister says the vehicles endanger those using it, other road users.

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Canadian man fined RM800 for insulting behaviour

Canadian man fined RM800 for insulting behaviour

He regrets his action and apologised.

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Rafizi: Fahmi has proven himself, Adam is still new

Rafizi: Fahmi has proven himself, Adam is still new

He says 'talented' Adam needs to work through the ranks first.

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MP takes MACC to task over 'double assault' on judiciary

MP takes MACC to task over 'double assault' on judiciary

'Judges in Malaysia must be protected from arbitrary actions by the executive...'

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Alam Flora tells public to properly dispose of rubbish

Alam Flora tells public to properly dispose of rubbish

Rubbish scattered along roads around Bangsar after flash flood.

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PAS leaks: Police to question all politicians named in meeting minutes

PAS leaks: Police to question all politicians named in meeting minutes

Cops launch probe on 'PAS leaks' document after Zahid lodged report.

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LETTER | The inconvenience of Penang's public transport system

LETTER | The inconvenience of Penang's public transport system

All the work developing Penang marred by underwhelming public transport service.

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Defamation suit: May 13 for mediation between Hannah Yeoh, ex-IGP

Defamation suit: May 13 for mediation between Hannah Yeoh, ex-IGP

Legal action is over Musa Hassan's speech in UiTM back in January 2020.

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COMMENT | Lessons from Covax could help vaccine equity

COMMENT | Lessons from Covax could help vaccine equity

Covax was supposed to be the elixir for vaccine inequality - it wasn’t.

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Adham touts ikan bilis farming for Sabah navy veterans

Adham touts ikan bilis farming for Sabah navy veterans

'The spill-over from this development will benefit most people in Sabah.'

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Kundasang quake: Tremors felt on Mount Kinabalu

Kundasang quake: Tremors felt on Mount Kinabalu

3.7-magnitude earthquake hit Sabah district this morning.

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Russia warns 'serious' nuclear war risks should not be underestimated

Russia warns 'serious' nuclear war risks should not be underestimated

It says conventional Western weapons were legitimate targets in Ukraine.

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Malaysia to put up aggressive fight against foreign pressures on palm oil

Malaysia to put up aggressive fight against foreign pressures on palm oil

Zuraida urges Malaysians to work together to address Western propaganda.

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Syariah prosecution of Maria 'oppressive', intimidation against women - JAG

Syariah prosecution of Maria 'oppressive', intimidation against women - JAG

Group says women facing injustice in Syariah system are consistently silenced.

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Allianz General partners Howden to underwrite first bicycle insurance in Malaysia

Allianz General partners Howden to underwrite first bicycle insurance in Malaysia

Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) today announced its partnership with Howden, the international insurance broker, to provide cyclists with the first-in-market Bicycle Insurance.

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Association: Pandemic brings about several woes for domestic workers

Association: Pandemic brings about several woes for domestic workers

Childbirths, attempted suicides, and pawned passports are among the cases.

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S’pore should halt Nagaenthran’s execution - UN Human Rights

S’pore should halt Nagaenthran’s execution - UN Human Rights

Today is the hearing of Nagaenthran's final legal challenge.

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Save Nagaenthran: Lawyers summoned over protest at S'pore High Commission

Save Nagaenthran: Lawyers summoned over protest at S'pore High Commission

UPDATED 1.17PM | Police asked not to treat protesters as though they committed a crime.

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SRC case: Najib’s full 94-ground petition of appeal

SRC case: Najib’s full 94-ground petition of appeal

The grounds include the courts allegedly using own logic, rationale.

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LETTER | Stop violence in Sri Lanka, respect people's demands

LETTER | Stop violence in Sri Lanka, respect people's demands

The Rajapaksa government should hold itself accountable.

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Don't hide anti-hopping bill behind OSA, Bersih urges with Azalina's support

Don't hide anti-hopping bill behind OSA, Bersih urges with Azalina's support

Pengerang MP calls for greater public involvement in the process.

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Bicycle tragedy: May 11 case management for driver’s appeal

Bicycle tragedy: May 11 case management for driver’s appeal

The outcome is to help expedite the fixing of the full hearing.

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Allianz Life encouraged by increasing awareness in estate planning among public

Allianz Life encouraged by increasing awareness in estate planning among public

Estate planning gives you peace of mind and ensures income continuity for your loved ones before all your assets can be distributed and inherited.

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Buy 2 Free 1 Deal is here! Flaunt your radiant skin with confidence

Buy 2 Free 1 Deal is here! Flaunt your radiant skin with confidence

Reverse dark pigmentations into light pigmentations with Whita Glo-Skin Whitening Supplement

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Hong Kong's Foreign Correspondents' Club suspends top Asian human rights awards

Hong Kong's Foreign Correspondents' Club suspends top Asian human rights awards

Three members of its press freedom committee resign in protest.

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COMMENT | Make way for our new road VIPs - budak lajak

COMMENT | Make way for our new road VIPs - budak lajak

They are, after all, kings of the road.

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Approve at least RM1k cash aid for KL flood victims before Raya - MP

Approve at least RM1k cash aid for KL flood victims before Raya - MP

Yeoh calls on PM to do so as Raya preparations were damaged.

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Graphic chip price drop raises questions on whether end of shortage is in sight

Graphic chip price drop raises questions on whether end of shortage is in sight

The trigger is a drop in the prices of GPUs.

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COMMENT | Justice Under Siege - a blockbuster TV series

COMMENT | Justice Under Siege - a blockbuster TV series

It’s a tale of unthinkable deceit, filled with twists and turns.

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GAZOO Racing introduces the Vios Sprint Cup and Vios Enduro Cup

GAZOO Racing introduces the Vios Sprint Cup and Vios Enduro Cup

With two races already completed and another four to go in the Vios Challenge, GAZOO Racing and UMW Toyota Motor is stepping into high gear with the introduction of the Vios Sprint Cup and Vios Enduro Cup.

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Covid-19 (April 25): 2,478 new cases, lowest in three months

Covid-19 (April 25): 2,478 new cases, lowest in three months

Active cases down 46.2 percent, 8 new reported deaths.

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Veteran professor launches book on Malaysia's Brahmin community

Veteran professor launches book on Malaysia's Brahmin community

Book details Brahmin pioneers that arrived in British Malaya.

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YOURSAY | An attempt to scandalise the judge?

YOURSAY | An attempt to scandalise the judge?

‘MACC’s actions are lending credence to possible false allegations.’

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M'sian households lose RM210m a month in food waste disposal - minister

M'sian households lose RM210m a month in food waste disposal - minister

Reezal Merican says M'sians produce 38k tonnes of food waste daily.

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Musk seals US$44b deal for Twitter, pledges to defeat spam bots

Musk seals US$44b deal for Twitter, pledges to defeat spam bots

Shares rose six percent following the news.

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DBKL: Lift upgrades, replacement for low-cost housing started since 2020

DBKL: Lift upgrades, replacement for low-cost housing started since 2020

The almost RM170m project will be completed in 2024.

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Beijing residents hit the stores amid Covid-19 lockdown fears

Beijing residents hit the stores amid Covid-19 lockdown fears

Shoppers stock up on food, essentials to avoid suffering Shanghai's fate.

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COMMENT | Is government re-inventing the wheel?

COMMENT | Is government re-inventing the wheel?

Every time there is a problem, a task force is set up.

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MCMC to call up those involved in controversial Raya clip - Annuar

MCMC to call up those involved in controversial Raya clip - Annuar

Minister says many complaints received, including from govt departments.

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World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119

World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119

Kane Tanaka was born in 1903, the year the first airplane flew.

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Jail sentence for Maria Chin

Jail sentence for Maria Chin

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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