Archive - 7 May 2022

Teen found drowned after being swept away by strong currents

Teen found drowned after being swept away by strong currents

The 14-year-old was swimming with three others in the river.

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Xiaomi accuses Indian agency of 'physical violence' threats during probe

Xiaomi accuses Indian agency of 'physical violence' threats during probe

Indian authorities deny allegations that Xiaomi executives were put under duress.

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Khaled to table Umno constitutional amendment proposal next Sunday

Khaled to table Umno constitutional amendment proposal next Sunday

Proposal also includes postponing party polls for another six months.

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East Coast fuel shortage to last until tomorrow

East Coast fuel shortage to last until tomorrow

Even some petrol stations in KL running low.

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Dian Lee: I was never questioned, court clearly outlined perpetrators

Dian Lee: I was never questioned, court clearly outlined perpetrators

Clear Water Development was allegedly involved in the S'pore penny stock case.

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Saifuddin: No discussions with Russia on direct flights, semiconductor exports

Saifuddin: No discussions with Russia on direct flights, semiconductor exports

The foreign minister says earlier reports had misquoted certain information.

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Taliban: Women must cover faces in public, burqa is best

Taliban: Women must cover faces in public, burqa is best

Group continues to ramp up restrictions against women.

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COMMENT | Judiciary intimidated - the other view

COMMENT | Judiciary intimidated - the other view

One-sided reactions simply add fuel to fire.

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US identifies 109 severe hepatitis cases, including 5 deaths, in children

US identifies 109 severe hepatitis cases, including 5 deaths, in children

Fourteen of the children required liver transplants.

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Silence is not an option in Serba Dinamik case - Gobind

Silence is not an option in Serba Dinamik case - Gobind

It also raises question of accountability, says Puchong MP.

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LETTER | Corporate fraud not overnight, takes years to plan, execute

LETTER | Corporate fraud not overnight, takes years to plan, execute

Perhaps auditors should be made to detect fraud, not just report.

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UN Security Council, including Russia, concerned about Ukraine

UN Security Council, including Russia, concerned about Ukraine

Russia previously vetoed a draft resolution on Feb 25.

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Selangor Umno, PAS to cooperate in GE15, to capture state - Noh

Selangor Umno, PAS to cooperate in GE15, to capture state - Noh

They target to win at least 30 of 56 state seats.

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NGO demands S'wak premier state stance on anti-hopping law

NGO demands S'wak premier state stance on anti-hopping law

Current state law is 'impotent', Rose says.

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Umno man: Why did Muhyiddin speak out only after losing power?

Umno man: Why did Muhyiddin speak out only after losing power?

The subject of judicial interference only came up during the Johor polls.

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MP urges therapy, counselling for junior doctors

MP urges therapy, counselling for junior doctors

The mental health of medical officers must be taken seriously.

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Fiji court rules seized Russian yacht to stay for now

Fiji court rules seized Russian yacht to stay for now

Yacht cannot move out of the South Pacific island nation.

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Taiwan hopes world would sanction China if it invades

Taiwan hopes world would sanction China if it invades

Ukraine's plight has won public sympathy in Taiwan.

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PKR wing prods Muda to clarify penny stock case

PKR wing prods Muda to clarify penny stock case

A company linked to Dian Lee is alleged to be involved.

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Kedah Umno leader Hashim Jahaya dies

Kedah Umno leader Hashim Jahaya dies

It is really sad to lose him - Abdul Muthalib.

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AG: Dr M informed of settlement terms over Apandi's suit

AG: Dr M informed of settlement terms over Apandi's suit

Mahathir yesterday expressed disagreement with settlement.

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PSM leader slams 'unnecessary probe' of May Day rallygoers

PSM leader slams 'unnecessary probe' of May Day rallygoers

Waste of time, taxpayers' money, says Arutchelvan.

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Saravanan to address forced labour issues on US trip

Saravanan to address forced labour issues on US trip

Malaysian firms are facing sanctions due to labour issues.

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UM panned after Anwar-Najib debate venue changed

UM panned after Anwar-Najib debate venue changed

UM should encourage dialogues, exchange of ideas, says Fahmi Zainol.

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More than meet the eye in forest plantation moratorium - Husam

More than meet the eye in forest plantation moratorium - Husam

He questioned if licensing would proceed despite the moratorium.

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Post-Raya exodus sees fuel shortage at some stations

Post-Raya exodus sees fuel shortage at some stations

UPDATED 11AM | 'Many places are indeed out of fuel.'

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Heavy traffic flow towards Klang Valley

Heavy traffic flow towards Klang Valley

Slow vehicle movement for 26.3km from Bidor to Sungkai.

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China warns 'zero Covid' doubters as Beijing battles outbreak,

China warns 'zero Covid' doubters as Beijing battles outbreak,

It is facing rare public criticism on its tightly-policed internet.

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Gas leak blamed for blast at iconic Havana hotel that killed 22

Gas leak blamed for blast at iconic Havana hotel that killed 22

President: Blast appears to have been caused by gas leak.

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Palm oil stockpile seen up after five months of falls

Palm oil stockpile seen up after five months of falls

Export is set to rise after Indonesia temporarily banned shipments.

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Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits April record

Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits April record

It almost double the area of forest removed in that month last year.

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LETTER | Can PKR be any different or is it a mere clone of Umno?

LETTER | Can PKR be any different or is it a mere clone of Umno?

What a let-down by PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution.

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Cops nab brother, sister over robbery of news presenter

Cops nab brother, sister over robbery of news presenter

A 30-second video clip was recorded by a TikTok user.

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Covid-19 (May 6): 1,251 new cases, 7 deaths

Covid-19 (May 6): 1,251 new cases, 7 deaths

Active cases stood at 26,100.

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Sri Lanka president declares state of emergency after day of protests

Sri Lanka president declares state of emergency after day of protests

Police earlier fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators outside parliament.

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Might Russia use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war?

Might Russia use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war?

How might a Russian strike change the nuclear landscape?

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Does Pfizer's Paxlovid help those who suffer from long Covid?

Does Pfizer's Paxlovid help those who suffer from long Covid?

Researchers are studying the effectiveness of the oral antiviral treatment.

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Muafakat's concept of ummah unity remains the best formula - Takiyuddin

Muafakat's concept of ummah unity remains the best formula - Takiyuddin

This unity is also extended to non-Malay parties that are not 'extreme', he says.

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YOURSAY | Returning to the dark days of 1MDB

YOURSAY | Returning to the dark days of 1MDB

‘Many have said that the whole country is rotten to the core and how right they are.’

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