Archive - 3 May 2022

National karate exponent wins medal in Deaflympics debut

National karate exponent wins medal in Deaflympics debut

V Yilamaran nets silver in Brazil today.

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On World Press Freedom Day, CIJ highlights restricted M'sian media

On World Press Freedom Day, CIJ highlights restricted M'sian media

Local media often forced to self-censor to avoid repercussions.

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Selangor Plan to be tabled in assembly in July - state speaker

Selangor Plan to be tabled in assembly in July - state speaker

The plan will be the first of its kind in Selangor.

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Myanmar condemns M'sia for calling Asean to work with ousted govt

Myanmar condemns M'sia for calling Asean to work with ousted govt

Military regime says statement amounts to support of terrorism.

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Aidilfitri open houses make comeback after 2-year lapse

Aidilfitri open houses make comeback after 2-year lapse

Menteri besar of several states are holding open houses.

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Russian offensive devastates eastern Ukraine towns, EU prepares oil sanctions

Russian offensive devastates eastern Ukraine towns, EU prepares oil sanctions

Shelling was so intense in some areas bodies could not be collected.

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Water to be fully restored in Selangor by 9am tomorrow

Water to be fully restored in Selangor by 9am tomorrow

UPDATED 11.37PM | Water being distributed since 9pm tonight.

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ECRL can help solve traffic woes during festive season - Wee

ECRL can help solve traffic woes during festive season - Wee

Minister says travelling between east and west coast would be much faster.

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PM to hold Aidilfitri open house on Sunday

PM to hold Aidilfitri open house on Sunday

Event will be held at Laman Sari, Seri Perdana Complex, Putrajaya from 10am to 4pm.

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Dengue, rabies and other diseases tracker now on MySejahtera

Dengue, rabies and other diseases tracker now on MySejahtera

New feature replaces the app's Covid-19 hotspot tracker.

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Two drowned, six others rescued after jetty collapses in Semporna

Two drowned, six others rescued after jetty collapses in Semporna

All eight are teens aged 11 to 19.

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Heavy east coast-bound traffic at Gombak Toll Plaza

Heavy east coast-bound traffic at Gombak Toll Plaza

Traffic flow in other locations still smooth.

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HK to further ease Covid-19 curbs, raising capacity for bars, diners

HK to further ease Covid-19 curbs, raising capacity for bars, diners

Restrictions have battered businesses, forcing layoffs due to high rental costs.

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US Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v Wade abortion rights decision - Politico

US Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v Wade abortion rights decision - Politico

This is according to a leaked initial draft majority opinion.

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COMMENT | Blamed, defamed, deported: Media attacks on migrants in M'sia

COMMENT | Blamed, defamed, deported: Media attacks on migrants in M'sia

They keep the economy humming but become scapegoats when times get tough.

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More than 860k children fully vaccinated against Covid-19

More than 860k children fully vaccinated against Covid-19

At least 1.5m children received 1 dose of vaccine.

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COMMENT | Public-interest journalism losing to identity politics

COMMENT | Public-interest journalism losing to identity politics

Media systems have no answer for toxic polarisation.

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LETTER | Media Solidarity Awards return after Covid-19 hiatus

LETTER | Media Solidarity Awards return after Covid-19 hiatus

Journalists remain committed to their duties amid the pandemic.

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Haris is always Malaysian first, no thought of selling out

Haris is always Malaysian first, no thought of selling out

The activist is not one to shy away from challenges.

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Rocket Lab catches, drops rocket booster with helicopter in key reusability test

Rocket Lab catches, drops rocket booster with helicopter in key reusability test

It was a partially successful test of company's cost-saving approach to recovering used rockets.

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COMMENT | The dangers of digital banking

COMMENT | The dangers of digital banking

Bank Negara has loosened the controls of digital banking ownership.

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Netflix drops Meghan Markle's animated series 'Pearl'

Netflix drops Meghan Markle's animated series 'Pearl'

Streaming platform dropping 2 other animated shows.

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EU prepares next Russia sanctions including German-backed oil ban

EU prepares next Russia sanctions including German-backed oil ban

New sanctions can deprive Moscow of a large revenue stream within days.

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M'sians still falling prey to debt bondage in remote plantations - Suaram

M'sians still falling prey to debt bondage in remote plantations - Suaram

Practice still thriving 15 years after Malaysiakini's 'Escape from slavery' report.

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Covid-19 (May 2): 1,352 new cases, five deaths

Covid-19 (May 2): 1,352 new cases, five deaths

Reported cases may be lower due to Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday season.

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LETTER | The M'sian bar must march, all M'sians should join them

LETTER | The M'sian bar must march, all M'sians should join them

The assault on the judiciary must not go unanswered.

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Iran nuclear deal near death, but West not ready to pull plug

Iran nuclear deal near death, but West not ready to pull plug

A year of unofficial talks seem to have failed.

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We can’t build a nation on lies, says Haris Ibrahim

We can’t build a nation on lies, says Haris Ibrahim

'When push comes to shove, Malaysians are an unstoppable force.'

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Bird flu puts free-range chickens into lockdown from Pennsylvania to France

Bird flu puts free-range chickens into lockdown from Pennsylvania to France

Poultry with outdoor access particularly vulnerable to infection with bird flu.

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NZ opens borders to 60 more countries, including M'sia

NZ opens borders to 60 more countries, including M'sia

Other countries include Japan, South Korea, US, UK, Germany.

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COMMENT | Investors' interests should be above directors' interests

COMMENT | Investors' interests should be above directors' interests

The Securities Commission must be allowed to perform its duties impartially.

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YOURSAY | The rot has spread to Securities Commission

YOURSAY | The rot has spread to Securities Commission

'This is a replay of the 1MDB debacle when a few men of integrity resigned.'

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