Archive - 28 April 2022

New RM1,500 minimum wage order gazetted

New RM1,500 minimum wage order gazetted

The minimum wages order 2020 is now revoked.
Two more mothers win citizenship for overseas-born children

Two more mothers win citizenship for overseas-born children

Children of one mother yet to be granted citizenship despite court order.
13 students held over assault at school

13 students held over assault at school

The incident was said to be due to a misunderstanding.
Amnesty urges police to drop probe on Nagaenthran vigil participants

Amnesty urges police to drop probe on Nagaenthran vigil participants

Right to gather peacefully is guaranteed under the constitution, it says.
Immediate increase in minimum wage may reverse business recovery - FMM

Immediate increase in minimum wage may reverse business recovery - FMM

FMM says minimum wage will have severe impact on cost of doing business.

No conflict of interest in Tmn Rimba Kiara's development order, court hears

No conflict of interest in Tmn Rimba Kiara's development order, court hears

Counsel argues that KL mayor not involved in the issuance of development order.
Shanghai's focus shifts to vaccination of elderly as new cases decline

Shanghai's focus shifts to vaccination of elderly as new cases decline

Shanghai is now coordinating 'prevention and control' work.
Sg Buloh Hospital goes hybrid as Covid-19 cases drop

Sg Buloh Hospital goes hybrid as Covid-19 cases drop

The hospital's emergency department is now open to all cases. 
Ku Li leads new coalition to overthrow Kelantan PAS govt in GE15

Ku Li leads new coalition to overthrow Kelantan PAS govt in GE15

The Umno veteran will work with other opposition parties to achieve objective.
Laws criminalising employers’ negligence in workplace needed

Laws criminalising employers’ negligence in workplace needed

Workers' group wants the govt to enact the Corporate Manslaughter Act.
Finance minister appoints Awang Adek as new SC executive chair

Finance minister appoints Awang Adek as new SC executive chair

He replaces Syed Zaid who has resigned.
79 MPs voice support for Maria Chin over jail sentence by Syariah Court

79 MPs voice support for Maria Chin over jail sentence by Syariah Court

UPDATED 10:15PM | The lawmakers call the sentence shocking.
Govt mulling to tighten laws on 'offensive' social media posts - Annuar

Govt mulling to tighten laws on 'offensive' social media posts - Annuar

Minister says difficult to get platforms to take down such posts.
Select committee to expedite foreign worker approval process – Saravanan

Select committee to expedite foreign worker approval process – Saravanan

The ministry will contact employers to reschedule interview dates.
Radzi: Schools to lift outdoor mask mandate, drop MySejahtera check-in

Radzi: Schools to lift outdoor mask mandate, drop MySejahtera check-in

He says masks are still required indoors with some exceptions.
MRT Corp to start MRT3 Circle Line tender process in May

MRT Corp to start MRT3 Circle Line tender process in May

Foreign companies allowed as minority partner in joint ventures or consortiums.
'Zipline' to school, MP says PM approved funds for new suspension bridge

'Zipline' to school, MP says PM approved funds for new suspension bridge

Kurup said torrential rain has broken the river bank.
EasyParcel Helps Malaysian eCommerce Businesses With Smart Platform and Affordable Shipping

EasyParcel Helps Malaysian eCommerce Businesses With Smart Platform and Affordable Shipping

EasyParcel is the best and most convenient platform to book a shipment to send parcels across Malaysia or international countries. With EasyParcel, your packages can be delivered to over 195 countries around the globe with a choice of more than 60+ reliable courier partners to pick from.

KINIGUIDE: The new Covid-19 protocols from May 1

KINIGUIDE: The new Covid-19 protocols from May 1

Come May 1, most Covid-19 protocols will be lifted.
Port Dickson school security guards get 3 months' back pay

Port Dickson school security guards get 3 months' back pay

There were talks of protesting outside Education Ministry.
MMV ban exemption for disabled doesn't solve problem - activist

MMV ban exemption for disabled doesn't solve problem - activist

The rights campaigner says disabled Malaysians in harm's way on the road.
BN top leadership yet to discuss expediting GE15, says MIC chief

BN top leadership yet to discuss expediting GE15, says MIC chief

This is despite pressure from some Umno leaders on Putrajaya.
COMMENT | Azam’s conduct not judged by competent authority

COMMENT | Azam’s conduct not judged by competent authority

The SC actually contradicted MACC chief's initial statement.
Change laws now to save medical cannabis users from gallows - PKR rep

Change laws now to save medical cannabis users from gallows - PKR rep

Kebun Bunga rep says citizens' needs must come first.
Ban on micromobility vehicles spurs queries on 'basikal lajak'

Ban on micromobility vehicles spurs queries on 'basikal lajak'

Use of modified bicycles on public roads can be deemed an offence.
Development moratorium if govt doesn't tackle KL flash floods - MP

Development moratorium if govt doesn't tackle KL flash floods - MP

Hannah Yeoh describes authorities' response to situation as 'underwhelming'.
Malaysian on death row in Singapore granted stay of execution

Malaysian on death row in Singapore granted stay of execution

UPDATED 6.43PM | Datchinamurthy is supposed to be executed tomorrow.
Singapore: Nagaenthran's low IQ not intellectual disability

Singapore: Nagaenthran's low IQ not intellectual disability

Narcotics bureau says misinformation on inmate's mental state.
ZING secures lead investor for USD10 million Series A funding round for regional expansion

ZING secures lead investor for USD10 million Series A funding round for regional expansion

Digital foodhall operator and food technology company, Zing Ventures (“ZING”), has secured its USD10 million Series A funding round’s lead investor in Tisana Ventures.
Extending helping hands for the needy: PDRM and PBLT joined forces with Dyna Source to give back to society this ramadan

Extending helping hands for the needy: PDRM and PBLT joined forces with Dyna Source to give back to society this ramadan

An iftar event for orphans and widows in conjunction with the holy month 
MACC: We've power to probe all public officers, including judges

MACC: We've power to probe all public officers, including judges

It urges the public to give them room to carry out investigation.

M'sian authorities urged to act on Scorpene deal after French charge

M'sian authorities urged to act on Scorpene deal after French charge

C4 and Kit Siang notes MACC's lack of action.
YB Ventures completes its 18% investment into Prolexus

YB Ventures completes its 18% investment into Prolexus

Main Market-listed tiles manufacturer and Information Technology company YB Ventures Berhad  (“YB Ventures” or “Company” or “Group”) has completed its investment into Prolexus Berhad (“Prolexus”).
Submarine deal: As France ramps up probe, Anwar asks if M'sia will follow suit

Submarine deal: As France ramps up probe, Anwar asks if M'sia will follow suit

He says the Malaysian authorities seem to be taking this lightly.
PAS Leaks: Isham Jalil mulls suing Kedah MB Sanusi

PAS Leaks: Isham Jalil mulls suing Kedah MB Sanusi

The MB implied that Isham was responsible for the documents
LETTER | Standing in solidarity with Ukraine

LETTER | Standing in solidarity with Ukraine

'Russia is responsible for the global cost of this crisis'.
Branson convinced gallows at its end after Nagaenthran's death

Branson convinced gallows at its end after Nagaenthran's death

British billionaire says capital punishment is on its way out.
Accepting Bersatu different from accepting Malacca defectors - Loke

Accepting Bersatu different from accepting Malacca defectors - Loke

Working with Bersatu needs Harapan consensus, says DAP sec-gen.
Quantum Ion Mask Kills Covid-19 in 1 Minute, Clinical Studies Shown.

Quantum Ion Mask Kills Covid-19 in 1 Minute, Clinical Studies Shown.

The mask that kills Covid-19, without killing the environment
No assessment rate hike in S'gor for now

No assessment rate hike in S'gor for now

State's priority is to stimulate the economy, not burden the people.

LETTER | All must fight rabies together

LETTER | All must fight rabies together

NGOs must work with authorities to fight the deadly disease.
Opposition demands consultation on Johor govt 'coordinators' in non-BN areas

Opposition demands consultation on Johor govt 'coordinators' in non-BN areas

'This should be based on bipartisanship principle,' Harapan and Muda say.
Sand crisis looms as world population surges, UN warns

Sand crisis looms as world population surges, UN warns

Sand is the second-most exploited natural resource, replenishment difficult.
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Suu Kyi's uphill battle in Myanmar junta's secretive courts

Suu Kyi's uphill battle in Myanmar junta's secretive courts

Cases are widely seen as attempts to deny any potential comeback.
Judiciary under attack: Harapan backs CJ, reminds govt of MOU

Judiciary under attack: Harapan backs CJ, reminds govt of MOU

'An independent judiciary forms the base of rule of law.'

COMMENT | Wee Ka Siong’s ban on e-scooters is short-sighted

COMMENT | Wee Ka Siong’s ban on e-scooters is short-sighted

Measles cases jump 79pct in 2022 after Covid-19 disrupts vaccination

Measles cases jump 79pct in 2022 after Covid-19 disrupts vaccination

This is made worse by the lifting of Covid-19 lockdowns.
COMMENT | Time for another march for justice

COMMENT | Time for another march for justice

Bar Council must show its resolve by organising another march for justice.

Covid-19 (April 27): 3,471 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (April 27): 3,471 new cases, 6 deaths

There were 521 Covid-19 patients who were admitted yesterday.
PHOTO ESSAY | Heading upstream

PHOTO ESSAY | Heading upstream

Taman Negara shows the importance of protecting the environment.
Allianz General partners Bateriku.com to offer Allianz PerlindunganKu for B40 communities

Allianz General partners Bateriku.com to offer Allianz PerlindunganKu for B40 communities

Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) is partnering Bateriku (M) Sdn.Bhd. (Bateriku.com) to offer its Allianz PerlindunganKu to all B40 community groups registered under Bateriku.com.
YOURSAY | A life lost but drug kingpins roam free

YOURSAY | A life lost but drug kingpins roam free

‘How many of them are executed by no-nonsense Singapore gov’t?’

Farmers urged to show public how state power abused for evictions

Farmers urged to show public how state power abused for evictions

Farmers from 11 areas totalling 1,832 acres of agricultural land face eviction.
Cops will review fireworks disposal SOP

Cops will review fireworks disposal SOP

Cause of an explosion during fireworks disposal still ongoing.
Navy chief: 61pct of naval assets operating beyond expected service life

Navy chief: 61pct of naval assets operating beyond expected service life

Navy urges govt to give immediate approval for naval assets acquisition.
Girlfriend pens farewell letter for another M'sian on death row

Girlfriend pens farewell letter for another M'sian on death row

Datchinamurthy Kataiah to be executed in Singapore tomorrow.

Climate change putting 4pct of global GDP at risk, new study estimates

Climate change putting 4pct of global GDP at risk, new study estimates

Some countries already suffered credit rating downgrades due to extreme weather.
Cops reportedly probing Nagaenthran candlelight vigil participants

Cops reportedly probing Nagaenthran candlelight vigil participants

UPDATED 9.55AM | A Bar Council official says he has been called up.
Chief justice draws the line

Chief justice draws the line

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