Archive - 27 April 2022

RON97 up 13 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 up 13 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

Ceiling prices for RON95 and diesel are maintained.
Disabled can still use mobility aids to cross roads, minister clarifies

Disabled can still use mobility aids to cross roads, minister clarifies

Transport minister adds ministry engaged with stakeholders before issuing ban.
Detainee escapes from Bayan Lepas police station

Detainee escapes from Bayan Lepas police station

The fugitive was arrested for drug offences on April 20.

PAS rejects 'big tent' strategy to face GE15 - Sanusi

PAS rejects 'big tent' strategy to face GE15 - Sanusi

Party not willing to use same strategy as during time in Pakatan Rakyat, he says.
Russia halts gas to Poland, Bulgaria, targeting European economies

Russia halts gas to Poland, Bulgaria, targeting European economies

The European Union calls it blackmail.
Khairy: No plans to extend Covid-19 vaccine deadline for children

Khairy: No plans to extend Covid-19 vaccine deadline for children

Majority of parents decided to not vaccinate their children, says the minister.
MySJ deal won’t wait for PAC report – Khairy

MySJ deal won’t wait for PAC report – Khairy

'The sooner the deal is done, the better it is for everyone.'
Recent criticism against judiciary gone overboard, says chief justice

Recent criticism against judiciary gone overboard, says chief justice

CJ reminds that judiciary is last line of defence in a constitutional democracy.
Could key ingredients for life have arrived from space? Scientists say yes

Could key ingredients for life have arrived from space? Scientists say yes

Analyses on three meteorites show material crucial for development of life.
Think tanks call for more debate on economic policy decisions

Think tanks call for more debate on economic policy decisions

'Policies with long-term consequences made without healthy discussion.'
No criminal element in Foreign Ministry-linked audio clip: Police

No criminal element in Foreign Ministry-linked audio clip: Police

The matter has been handed over to the minister for internal action.
M'sia's Jan-March economic data shows positive outlook: Statistics Department

M'sia's Jan-March economic data shows positive outlook: Statistics Department

Department cautions that M'sia still facing international headwinds.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi handed 5-year jail term for corruption

Myanmar's Suu Kyi handed 5-year jail term for corruption

A source says she will appeal her conviction.
China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu

China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu

The four-year-old boy showed fever and other symptoms.
Nightclubs to reopen from May 15

Nightclubs to reopen from May 15

Nightclubs are the only activity under the NSC's negative list.
Covid-19 brings new understanding on human rights - Kua

Covid-19 brings new understanding on human rights - Kua

He says this concerns rights of individuals versus the community.
Kedah MB urged to ensure Gunung Raya stays green in perpetuity

Kedah MB urged to ensure Gunung Raya stays green in perpetuity

Pejuang Youth says it will protect Langkawi from floods, landslides.
AG urged to form task force on probe involving judge Nazlan

AG urged to form task force on probe involving judge Nazlan

Ensure MACC and police investigation occur concurrently - Haniff.
Foreign Ministry thanks those who tried to save Nagaenthran

Foreign Ministry thanks those who tried to save Nagaenthran

Ministry also thanks those who advocated against death penalty.
Masking outdoors and MySejahtera check-in to be dropped on May 1

Masking outdoors and MySejahtera check-in to be dropped on May 1

UPDATED 6.37PM | Wearing a mask indoors is still mandatory and will be enforced.
Logging cuts water source for Kuala Krai folk, MP says licence nixed

Logging cuts water source for Kuala Krai folk, MP says licence nixed

Logging is affecting forest catchment ponds supplying water to 7k residents.
Suaram: Deterioration of human rights amid pandemic, political instability

Suaram: Deterioration of human rights amid pandemic, political instability

Civil rights group says this in annual human rights report.
Terengganu declares May 5 Aidilfitri occasional holiday

Terengganu declares May 5 Aidilfitri occasional holiday

MB says this will make it more convenient for the people.
After Rafizi's salvo, Adam touts 'unity' factor

After Rafizi's salvo, Adam touts 'unity' factor

Important for PKR to choose leader who can unite all factions, he says.
Reports: Thales charged in France over Najib-linked submarine deal

Reports: Thales charged in France over Najib-linked submarine deal

Govt during Najib's tenure denied corruption in the deal.
Saifuddin: Throwing support for Anwar’s PM bid not the same as defecting

Saifuddin: Throwing support for Anwar’s PM bid not the same as defecting

'MPs from rival parties were not asked to change allegiances.'
Passport applications system down, says Immigration

Passport applications system down, says Immigration

Department is trying to fix technical glitch.
Outgoing Suhakam commissioner describes tenure as 'painful'

Outgoing Suhakam commissioner describes tenure as 'painful'

In helping the vulnerable, Joseph shares how he felt the pain of others. 
Minister calls on all to help save Malayan tapirs

Minister calls on all to help save Malayan tapirs

Slow down vehicles when passing through areas with wildlife signs, says Takiyuddin. 

Perlis mufti's stance on defence lawyers against basic human rights - Suhakam

Perlis mufti's stance on defence lawyers against basic human rights - Suhakam

A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, it says.

COMMENT | Have they killed Nagaenthran, yet?

COMMENT | Have they killed Nagaenthran, yet?

His death, like countless others, is merely a boast. 
Syariah Court refusal to allow apostasy is final: Govt

Syariah Court refusal to allow apostasy is final: Govt

Only Syariah Courts can decide apostasy per Constitution - federal counsel.
Zahid sues Dr M for defamation over lobbying claim

Zahid sues Dr M for defamation over lobbying claim

He's seeking aggravated, exemplary damages as well as an injunction.
Five Suhakam commissioners complete two service terms

Five Suhakam commissioners complete two service terms

They are not eligible for another term, no replacements yet. 
Suhakam: MACC's Nazlan probe may open ‘floodgate’ against judiciary

Suhakam: MACC's Nazlan probe may open ‘floodgate’ against judiciary

'Judges must have proper space to discharge their duties.'
Benefits to go with auto hygiene unit

Benefits to go with auto hygiene unit

As our country has entered into the endemic phase, let’s not let our guards down on virus transmissions. Our world has changed since the pandemic started.
Deputy IGP: Cop who made live TikTok video during raid transferred

Deputy IGP: Cop who made live TikTok video during raid transferred

She's been transferred to Johor police contingent headquarters.
GE15: Pejuang aims to contest in Sabah

GE15: Pejuang aims to contest in Sabah

But no decision yet on number of seats, says party president. 
25 years of Swiss hospitality education

25 years of Swiss hospitality education

The weary traveller always carried a bedroll and maybe even a tent, but when there was an inn, tavern, or lodge to be found, few would resist a warm bed on a long journey.
Female suicide bomber kills three Chinese teachers at Karachi university

Female suicide bomber kills three Chinese teachers at Karachi university

Separatist group Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the blast.

US veep Harris tests positive for Covid-19

US veep Harris tests positive for Covid-19

She doesn't exhibit any symptoms.
Covid-19 (April 26): 3,361 new cases, 13 deaths

Covid-19 (April 26): 3,361 new cases, 13 deaths

Slight uptick in number of patients requiring intensive care.
Nagaenthran executed earlier this morning, says family

Nagaenthran executed earlier this morning, says family

The 34-year-old had been on death row for trafficking 44g of heroin.
Pfizer seeks US authorisation of booster shot for younger kids

Pfizer seeks US authorisation of booster shot for younger kids

Its Covid-19 vaccine is for children aged 5 to 11 years.

EU to move into post-emergency phase of Covid pandemic

EU to move into post-emergency phase of Covid pandemic

It calls for targeted testing and monitoring of cases.

WHO chief says we are 'increasingly blind' on Covid transmission

WHO chief says we are 'increasingly blind' on Covid transmission

He urges countries to maintain surveillance of coronavirus infections.
YOURSAY | No end in sight for our flash flood woes

YOURSAY | No end in sight for our flash flood woes

‘The excuse will always be ‘excessive rainfall in a short period of time’.’

Overseas-born child 'suffered PTSD' after denied flight to M'sia

Overseas-born child 'suffered PTSD' after denied flight to M'sia

The 5-year-old's citizenship application is still pending despite applying as a baby.
Foreign Ministry to discuss with BNM banking options for M'sians in Russia

Foreign Ministry to discuss with BNM banking options for M'sians in Russia

Minister says this is in case they lose further banking access.
Almost 200 kids had unexplained acute hepatitis - ECDC

Almost 200 kids had unexplained acute hepatitis - ECDC

The European medical authority says cases detected in 19 countries worldwide.
MP SPEAKS | Why can't Sabahans benefit from their own CPO windfall tax?

MP SPEAKS | Why can't Sabahans benefit from their own CPO windfall tax?

Use windfall tax from Sabah’s oil palm plantations to increase minimum wage.
UN rights team in China ahead of Xinjiang visit

UN rights team in China ahead of Xinjiang visit

UN rights office is preparing a report on the Uyghurs.
Immigration denies depots overcrowded, understaffed

Immigration denies depots overcrowded, understaffed

Suhakam has claimed that the depots are packed and undermanned.
Final sunrise for Nagaenthran

Final sunrise for Nagaenthran

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