Archive - 29 April 2022

Boost and RHB Consortium Committed Towards Delivering Greater Financial Inclusion in Malaysia with Digital Bank License

Boost and RHB Consortium Committed Towards Delivering Greater Financial Inclusion in Malaysia with Digital Bank License

Consortium records a significant milestone as one of the pioneers to establish a digital bank and fuel the creation of a more vibrant financial services sector 


Securities Commission announces new general counsel, director

Securities Commission announces new general counsel, director

The two appointments will be effective July 1.
Human rights group calls for inquest, inquiry on Sg Bakap riot, deaths

Human rights group calls for inquest, inquiry on Sg Bakap riot, deaths

Madpet says authorities responsible for health of detainees.
Petronas withdraws from Myanmar's Yetagun gas field

Petronas withdraws from Myanmar's Yetagun gas field

The company, however, didn't say withdrawal was connected to military coup.
Police summon four for questioning over May Day rally, PSM claims

Police summon four for questioning over May Day rally, PSM claims

PSM says event was peaceful, without incidents.
Nagaenthran's funeral a mournful affair

Nagaenthran's funeral a mournful affair

About 200 people attended funeral held at his residence.
Premise owners urged to check visitors’ Covid risk status

Premise owners urged to check visitors’ Covid risk status

'This is for everybody’s safety, we are in the transition process.'
Woman abandoned by Indonesian mother receives citizenship

Woman abandoned by Indonesian mother receives citizenship

The 22-year-old was among 34 who received their citizenship today.
Sapura Energy appoints Mohammad Azlan as chairperson

Sapura Energy appoints Mohammad Azlan as chairperson

He is replacing Shamsul Azhar Abbas, who is retiring.
Hadi rejects Harapan: 'Their tent has mice, cats, all sorts'

Hadi rejects Harapan: 'Their tent has mice, cats, all sorts'

PAS will defend Muslim unity agenda instead.
Appeals court dismisses Deepak's bid to restore suit against Najib, others

Appeals court dismisses Deepak's bid to restore suit against Najib, others

Panel says element of fraud, conspiracy, malfeasance not proven.
Govt plans to issue its own refugee card

Govt plans to issue its own refugee card

Only the government decides who can stay in the country.
Chicken cartel: MyCC denies certain politicians being investigated

Chicken cartel: MyCC denies certain politicians being investigated

'Ongoing investigations only focused on a group of poultry industry players.'
Death penalty: Putrajaya's activism laudable but hypocritical - HRW

Death penalty: Putrajaya's activism laudable but hypocritical - HRW

New York-based body calls M'sia to drop death penalty.
'Battle for Donbas' critical for Russia, says British defence ministry

'Battle for Donbas' critical for Russia, says British defence ministry

Ministry adds Russian forces made limited gains with heavy losses so far.
South Africa may be entering fifth Covid wave - health minister

South Africa may be entering fifth Covid wave - health minister

Health authorities have not been alerted to any new variant, he says.
Immigration to abolish online passport system, extend counter operating hours

Immigration to abolish online passport system, extend counter operating hours

Abolishment will start from May 9.
Muda wants finance minister to explain SC resignations

Muda wants finance minister to explain SC resignations

'Correlation with withdrawal of charges against Serba Dinamik execs.'
It’s time to look into your eye health!

It’s time to look into your eye health!

As we slowly regain normalcy in our day-to-day activities during this transition to endemicity, and especially after having our schedules disrupted due to the Movement Control Order that was implemented nationwide, Malaysians are now returning to routine health check-ups to ensure optimum health.
MP urges MOE to address 2,506 contract teachers left in lurch

MP urges MOE to address 2,506 contract teachers left in lurch

Teachers' training results to be known in July but contracts ending soon.
Boost, Aeon, Kuok Brothers linked consortiums win digital bank licences

Boost, Aeon, Kuok Brothers linked consortiums win digital bank licences

The successful applicants will undergo a period of operational readiness.
Najib: Kit Siang should focus on death of Ewein boss instead of Altantuya

Najib: Kit Siang should focus on death of Ewein boss instead of Altantuya

The late businessperson was supposed to testify against Guan Eng before death.
Loh's lawyers: 'Busybody' Maips wants to intervene in divorce proceedings

Loh's lawyers: 'Busybody' Maips wants to intervene in divorce proceedings

They argue that the religious council has no jurisdiction.
Police to release identities of 61 immigration depot escapees

Police to release identities of 61 immigration depot escapees

The list of names and photos is being prepared. 
School bullying: 13 students released on police bail

School bullying: 13 students released on police bail

Langkawi police say investigation papers will be referred to the DPP.
PAS leader moots retributive justice, live TV beat down for bullies

PAS leader moots retributive justice, live TV beat down for bullies

He says this could deter future bullying cases.
Penang International Halal Expo and Conference 2022 offers new perspective to Halal industry

Penang International Halal Expo and Conference 2022 offers new perspective to Halal industry

Penang Halal International (PHI) will be hosting the Penang International Halal Expo and Conference 2022 (PIHEC2022) from 1st till the 3rd of July this year.
PAC should quiz police commandos over Scorpene deal - Kit Siang

PAC should quiz police commandos over Scorpene deal - Kit Siang

This is after French authorities initiated formal investigations linked to the deal.
PAS Leaks: BN leader lodges police report against Kedah MB

PAS Leaks: BN leader lodges police report against Kedah MB

Isham says Sanusi committed 'criminal defamation'.
Allianz Life provides better, smarter and #TheExtraOK protection with HealthInsured

Allianz Life provides better, smarter and #TheExtraOK protection with HealthInsured

Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Life) officially launched its new and improved medical plan HealthInsured on Saturday.
Vignes eyes Sungai Siput, while MIC seeks more state seats in Perak

Vignes eyes Sungai Siput, while MIC seeks more state seats in Perak

The parliamentary seat is a former MIC stronghold.
Bersama Lebih Bermakna this Aidil-Fitri with Toyota’s ‘Kota Raya’

Bersama Lebih Bermakna this Aidil-Fitri with Toyota’s ‘Kota Raya’

UMW Toyota Motor recently launched their Ramadan/Raya  campaign this year with the theme ‘Bersama Lebih Bermakna’.
LETTER | MySejahtera data is worthless according to its own website

LETTER | MySejahtera data is worthless according to its own website

Why then the need to pay for a CSR project?
Police monitoring youths on social media to nip extremism in the bud

Police monitoring youths on social media to nip extremism in the bud

'We conducted a few preventive cases last year.'
S Korea lifts outdoor mask mandate, incoming govt concerned

S Korea lifts outdoor mask mandate, incoming govt concerned

Incoming administration says the move was 'premature'.
Parliamentary group wants access to immigration depot

Parliamentary group wants access to immigration depot

This is related to the recent mass escape of more than 500 refugees.
Tourist favourite Thailand's recovery lags on slow Covid rule changes

Tourist favourite Thailand's recovery lags on slow Covid rule changes

While other have eased entry requirements, Thailand has clung to a cumbersome process.

Blasts rock Kyiv during UN chief's visit, US pledges new aid

Blasts rock Kyiv during UN chief's visit, US pledges new aid

'We must not drop our vigilance. We must not think that the war is over.'

Business owners balk at new MySejahtera rules

Business owners balk at new MySejahtera rules

'It shouldn't be mall owners' responsibility to worry about the public.'

#22 - 'Basikal lajak' and cycling etiquette - how to ride safely?

#22 - 'Basikal lajak' and cycling etiquette - how to ride safely?

With the recent headlines of bicycle lajak and e-bicycles on the road, we decided to get into the mind of a professional cyclist. In this episode, we spoke with Mariana Mohammad, an avid cyclist on the path that led her to cycling, the dangers of cycling as well as her perspective on the recent controversies that have plagued the cycling community.

COMMENT | S'pore's execution of Nagaenthran violates international law

COMMENT | S'pore's execution of Nagaenthran violates international law

Execution also didn't meet international threshold of 'most serious crimes'.
Covid-19 (April 28): 2,935 new cases, daily admissions at 16 month low

Covid-19 (April 28): 2,935 new cases, daily admissions at 16 month low

There were 476 people admitted for Covid-19 yesterday - the lowest in 16 months.

Guan Eng demands explanation for SC chair’s ‘shock resignation’

Guan Eng demands explanation for SC chair’s ‘shock resignation’

This could be linked to AG’s dropping charges against a listed company.

How infant formula makers are saturating mothers' social media

How infant formula makers are saturating mothers' social media

This is an 'inappropriate promotion of breast-milk substitutes' - WHO.

YOURSAY | In this battle, public opinion is with the judiciary

YOURSAY | In this battle, public opinion is with the judiciary

‘If the judiciary is to uphold the highest standard then it has to set the tone.’

WHO-backed vaccine resolution wins 24 percent support at Moderna

WHO-backed vaccine resolution wins 24 percent support at Moderna

Production shifts could help combat the global pandemic, proponents say.

Tabung Haji RCI final report to be ready in July, 43 witnesses called

Tabung Haji RCI final report to be ready in July, 43 witnesses called

The RCI has met three times since its establishment in 2022.
First Malaysian domestic worker death recorded in Sabah

First Malaysian domestic worker death recorded in Sabah

Activist claims Malaysian laws do not protect domestic workers, local or migrant
Sanjeevan obtains leave to appeal against blackmail conviction

Sanjeevan obtains leave to appeal against blackmail conviction

He must file the appeal notice within 14 days. 
BNM actively managing ringgit’s risk from external development

BNM actively managing ringgit’s risk from external development

Malaysian ringgit is flexible and market-determined.
MACC doubles down

MACC doubles down

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