Archive - 5 May 2022

Dengue, HFMD cases on the rise – Health DG

Dengue, HFMD cases on the rise – Health DG

HFMD mostly infects children aged six and below.
Soh Chee Wen convicted for market manipulation in S’pore

Soh Chee Wen convicted for market manipulation in S’pore

'“This is the largest market manipulation case in Singapore’s history.'
Muhyiddin: Zahid asked me to intervene in court case

Muhyiddin: Zahid asked me to intervene in court case

Muhyiddin said Zahid showed him a large stack of files. 
Serba Dinamik to file regularisation plan in 8 months

Serba Dinamik to file regularisation plan in 8 months

UPDATED 10.07PM | It is looking into formulating a plan.
ECRL not 'gila' to impose insane fares - Najib

ECRL not 'gila' to impose insane fares - Najib

ECRL’s main source of revenue will be from transporting cargo.
Nurul Izzah apologises for predicting Harapan will lose two more GEs

Nurul Izzah apologises for predicting Harapan will lose two more GEs

The Permatang Pauh MP says she was stating the worst-case scenario.
Penang plans to regulate short-term rentals, homestays

Penang plans to regulate short-term rentals, homestays

Homestays have created unfair competition for licensed hotels.

Ex-student leaders allege interference over Najib-Anwar debate venue

Ex-student leaders allege interference over Najib-Anwar debate venue

Universiti Malaya did not agree to using their venue for the debate.

Sri Ram to lead clerk’s appeal in bicycle tragedy case

Sri Ram to lead clerk’s appeal in bicycle tragedy case

Case management on Sam Ke Ting's appeal set for May 11. 
Domestic worker cries abuse, ex-boss claims ‘ghosts’ involved

Domestic worker cries abuse, ex-boss claims ‘ghosts’ involved

The businessman claims the Indonesian worker behaved strangely.
MP: Convene Parliament to pledge support for judiciary, reaffirm MOU

MP: Convene Parliament to pledge support for judiciary, reaffirm MOU

Govt's silence shows insincerity towards MOU - Kula
Quo vadis, Malaysia? - walking past the premiers

Quo vadis, Malaysia? - walking past the premiers

KINILENS | A mural of the first premier to the current officeholder.
Penang CM calls for special committee to probe house officer’s death

Penang CM calls for special committee to probe house officer’s death

It's important to establish the real cause of the incident, says Chow.

LETTER | Securities Commission, a forward-thinking regulator

LETTER | Securities Commission, a forward-thinking regulator

'SC became first few regulators globally to regulate crypto.'
Two-year contract extensions for 2,600 contract teachers - Radzi

Two-year contract extensions for 2,600 contract teachers - Radzi

He adds that rumours of the teachers not getting May salary is not true.
Lazada 5.5. Raya Sale gives out free e-Duit Raya for shoppers to share with their loved ones!

Lazada 5.5. Raya Sale gives out free e-Duit Raya for shoppers to share with their loved ones!

As Malaysia prepares for the country's most widely celebrated and shopped-for season of the year, Lazada's ‘5.5 Tawaran Meriah Raya’ Sale is giving away Free e-Duit Raya to its shoppers.
LETTER | How do we live with Covid-19 and the waves yet to come?

LETTER | How do we live with Covid-19 and the waves yet to come?

New variants will continue to emerge.

Explainer: A guide to the Philippines election

Explainer: A guide to the Philippines election

The Philippines holds an election on Monday (May 9).
India releases 2020 death data ahead of WHO Covid mortality study it objects

India releases 2020 death data ahead of WHO Covid mortality study it objects

India says it does not agree with the WHO's methodology.
Omicron as severe as previous Covid, large study in US finds

Omicron as severe as previous Covid, large study in US finds

The study is based on records of 130,000 Covid-19 patients.
Top In Tech: Activate to Innovate: Let’s Chat with redONE

Top In Tech: Activate to Innovate: Let’s Chat with redONE

Being innovative allows redONE to be more than just a telecommunication brand
MCA: Let voters, not party leaders, define 'political frogs'

MCA: Let voters, not party leaders, define 'political frogs'

Granting more powers to party leaders is not democratic, says sec-gen.

A university well prepared for the next - Hybrid Learning!

A university well prepared for the next - Hybrid Learning!

UCSI prepares graduates to be future-ready!
Report missing children before sharing on social media - police

Report missing children before sharing on social media - police

Police will investigate if there are elements of hostage.
LETTER | Remembering the forgotten generation on May Day

LETTER | Remembering the forgotten generation on May Day

There is a worrying trend of children placing their parents with care centres.
LETTER | We need to talk about child abuse

LETTER | We need to talk about child abuse

There is a responsibility for us all to take action.

Saifuddin, Rafizi to debate on May 11

Saifuddin, Rafizi to debate on May 11

UPDATED 1.20PM | Both candidates running for deputy presidency.
COMMENT | Serba Dinamik case shows AG’s discretion should be limited

COMMENT | Serba Dinamik case shows AG’s discretion should be limited

It appears the SC was not in agreement with the AGC in dropping the charges.

Wide lead for Marcos as Philippines presidential race enters final phase

Wide lead for Marcos as Philippines presidential race enters final phase

It's a two-way race between Ferdinand Marcos Jr and old rival Leni Robredo.

Covid-19 (May 4): 1,054 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (May 4): 1,054 new cases, 3 deaths

Slight uptick in the number of people hospitalised since May 2.
Sg Semenyih pollution: DOE issues EOD against premises

Sg Semenyih pollution: DOE issues EOD against premises

Samples of a mixture of oil and water were taken from there.

Myanmar Supreme Court 'summarily dismisses' Suu Kyi appeal - source

Myanmar Supreme Court 'summarily dismisses' Suu Kyi appeal - source

It dismisses the appeal as soon as it was lodged without hearing arguments from either side.

Beijing shuts down public transport as virus spreads

Beijing shuts down public transport as virus spreads

It aims to avoid the fate of Shanghai, which has been under lockdown for a month.

COMMENT | This fractured state does not care who walks for justice

COMMENT | This fractured state does not care who walks for justice

Today, political operatives and their proxies in the state apparatus act with impunity.

Russia fights for control of Ukraine's Mariupol stronghold

Russia fights for control of Ukraine's Mariupol stronghold

EU seeks tough new sanctions against Moscow including a phased oil embargo.

PKR man: ECRL welcomed but can people afford tickets?

PKR man: ECRL welcomed but can people afford tickets?

Project cost may climb due to weak ringgit - Azan.
YOURSAY | A very M'sian debate on mono-ethnic workplaces

YOURSAY | A very M'sian debate on mono-ethnic workplaces

'Sooner or later, companies that practise racism will die.'

Death row inmate in Singapore mourns Nagaenthran's execution

Death row inmate in Singapore mourns Nagaenthran's execution

The inmate says Nagaen, in solitude, almost forgot how to talk.
Veteran lawyers push Bar Council

Veteran lawyers push Bar Council

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.