Archive - 6 May 2022

Woman allegedly beaten to death by husband for exposing his affair

Woman allegedly beaten to death by husband for exposing his affair

Cops say the suspect was arrested on the same day.

comments

Taiwan jets scramble as China air force enters air defence zone

Taiwan jets scramble as China air force enters air defence zone

Taiwan in high state of alert following Ukraine invasion by Russia.

comments

Provide complete info in emergency calls - Sabah Health Department

Provide complete info in emergency calls - Sabah Health Department

Recent case of late ambulance due to unclear location given.

comments

ECRL fares will not burden consumers - Wee

ECRL fares will not burden consumers - Wee

Transport minister says fares will be similar to KTM, ETS.

comments

Haris Ibrahim, others file legal action against MACC over judge Nazlan probe

Haris Ibrahim, others file legal action against MACC over judge Nazlan probe

UPDATED 8.35PM | They seek declarations that MACC cannot investigate sitting judge, probe unconstitutional.

comments

Hangzhou Asian Games postponed until 2023 over Covid-19

Hangzhou Asian Games postponed until 2023 over Covid-19

China is facing its worst Covid-19 outbreak since the pandemic began.

comments

M’sia investigates suspected hepatitis case of unknown cause

M’sia investigates suspected hepatitis case of unknown cause

This comes as hundreds of such cases are detected abroad.

comments

AirAsia apologises for flight delays during long holidays

AirAsia apologises for flight delays during long holidays

Passenger hopes airlines can keep them better informed.

comments

No plans for Bank Negara to issue more digital bank licences - governor

No plans for Bank Negara to issue more digital bank licences - governor

She points out that this isn’t a case of 'the more, the merrier'.

comments

MOH taskforce to probe junior doctor's death, alleged bullying

MOH taskforce to probe junior doctor's death, alleged bullying

Health minister says he has received a preliminary report of the incident.

comments

PAS prefers GE15 after current govt’s full term

PAS prefers GE15 after current govt’s full term

'Rakyat is still fatigued' - Hadi Awang.

comments

Spread of Covid baffles locked-down Shanghai residents

Spread of Covid baffles locked-down Shanghai residents

This is due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

comments

M'sian Bar: AG must explain why Serba Dinamik let off the hook

M'sian Bar: AG must explain why Serba Dinamik let off the hook

Lawyers' group says AG must not be seen as overriding regulatory bodies.

comments

Takiyuddin: No new forest plantation licence issued

Takiyuddin: No new forest plantation licence issued

He says no state has reported exceeding the Annual Felling Ration.

comments

Philippines election a rematch of late dictator's son and rights lawyer

Philippines election a rematch of late dictator's son and rights lawyer

Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr goes against Leni Robredo.

comments

As pork prices soar, MP calls for govt intervention

As pork prices soar, MP calls for govt intervention

MP wants govt to compensate for culling due to swine fever.

comments

Nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres destroyed, damaged- Zelenskiy

Nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres destroyed, damaged- Zelenskiy

In areas occupied by Russian forces the situation was catastrophic.

comments

Asian shares hit 7-week low as China doubles down on zero-Covid

Asian shares hit 7-week low as China doubles down on zero-Covid

Chinese Covid policy slowing growth, snarling supply chains.

comments

Johor Sultan confers S’pore PM and wife with top state awards

Johor Sultan confers S’pore PM and wife with top state awards

The late Lee Kuan Yew received the SPMJ award in 1984.

comments

M'sia aims to regain palm oil market share in EU amid global shortage

M'sia aims to regain palm oil market share in EU amid global shortage

Russia-Ukraine war has triggered global edible oil shortage.

comments

Allow cannabis, hemp for medical purposes – Ras Adiba

Allow cannabis, hemp for medical purposes – Ras Adiba

Knowledge related to cannabis use is still low.

comments

Areas in Melaka Tengah hit by flash floods

Areas in Melaka Tengah hit by flash floods

No evacuation centres open, situation improving.

comments

Penang exco to hold special meeting on junior doctors' plight

Penang exco to hold special meeting on junior doctors' plight

Its resolutions will be submitted to the health minister.

comments

COMMENT | Long Covid: Rethinking our Covid-19 future

COMMENT | Long Covid: Rethinking our Covid-19 future

Long Covid is not mild and may have long term health consequences.

comments

The Beauty Talk: What Do Experts Think?

The Beauty Talk: What Do Experts Think?

Lawyers to hold EGM on 'intimidation' of judiciary

Lawyers to hold EGM on 'intimidation' of judiciary

Malaysian Bar EGM on May 27 at Wisma MCA.

comments

T'ganu PAS makes overtures, but Umno is 'busy'

T'ganu PAS makes overtures, but Umno is 'busy'

Officially, PAS still trying to forge an alliance with Umno, Bersatu.

comments

After settlement, Dr M insists he was right to end ex-AG's term

After settlement, Dr M insists he was right to end ex-AG's term

He expresses regret over Putrajaya's decision to arrive at a settlement.

comments

BornOil’s Bukit Ibam Gold Prospect: Potential 822 kgs of gold thus far

BornOil’s Bukit Ibam Gold Prospect: Potential 822 kgs of gold thus far

Borneo Oil Berhad has completed the interim exploration works on Zones D and H at Bukit Ibam Gold Prospect; and the overall potential for this combined area is estimated to be 400,000 tons of ore containing approximately 200kgs of gold with an average grade of between 0.3 and 0.5 g/t Au.

comments

LETTER | Road accidents costs the country immeasureably

LETTER | Road accidents costs the country immeasureably

Solution is to start educating the young to be responsible road users.

comments

COMMENT | Failed again by social welfare, syariah and zakat systems

COMMENT | Failed again by social welfare, syariah and zakat systems

It seems the poor only receive help after their stories are shared on the internet.

comments

Envoy will seek justice for domestic worker accused of being possessed

Envoy will seek justice for domestic worker accused of being possessed

Indonesian ambassador will challenge former employer’s claims.

comments

Tough for Malaysia to meet zero single-use plastic target by 2030 – expert

Tough for Malaysia to meet zero single-use plastic target by 2030 – expert

'Plastic wastes a major issue here… but many people take it lightly.'

comments

Venue confirmed for Najib-Anwar debate

Venue confirmed for Najib-Anwar debate

First time duo will face each other in public debate.

comments

Covid-19 (May 5): 1,278 new cases, two deaths

Covid-19 (May 5): 1,278 new cases, two deaths

ICU bed use by Covid-19 patients now lowest since Oct 8, 2020.

comments

Allianz Road Rangers gets rolling this Hari Raya

Allianz Road Rangers gets rolling this Hari Raya

The Allianz Road Rangers will be stationed around several rest and service areas (R&Rs) across North-South Expressway, Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway and East Coast Expressway.

comments

Emerging artist depicts the grief of loss

Emerging artist depicts the grief of loss

She narrates her journey of losing her loved ones in new solo exhibition.

comments

Minister urged to intervene in sports association’s crisis

Minister urged to intervene in sports association’s crisis

Restore Selangor Athletics Association's registration, says Lee.

comments

YOURSAY | The dehumanisation of ‘others’, PAS-style

YOURSAY | The dehumanisation of ‘others’, PAS-style

‘Those who disagree with them are described as animals and insects.’

comments

Use GPS technology to reduce emergency services delay, says MP

Use GPS technology to reduce emergency services delay, says MP

UPDATED 8.37PM | Every second counts in an emergency.

comments

S’pore PM Lee to receive highest state honour from Johor sultan

S’pore PM Lee to receive highest state honour from Johor sultan

The ceremony will be held at the Istana Besar in Johor Bahru.

comments

Covid took 15 million lives globally, not 5 million as reported - WHO

Covid took 15 million lives globally, not 5 million as reported - WHO

This figure includes those who died as an indirect result of Covid-19.

comments

Allianz General takes on-the-go windscreen replacement service to major cities nationwide

Allianz General takes on-the-go windscreen replacement service to major cities nationwide

The Allianz Windscreen Replacement On-the-Go service will be available in major cities nationwide beginning 1 May 2022.

comments

EU regulator hopes to approve Covid variant-adapted vaccines by autumn

EU regulator hopes to approve Covid variant-adapted vaccines by autumn

'This would allow manufacturers to adjust their production lines accordingly.'

comments

Ex-judge joins 'basikal lajak' appeal

Ex-judge joins 'basikal lajak' appeal

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

comments