Archive - 8 May 2022

LETTER | Benefits of raising minimum wage

LETTER | Benefits of raising minimum wage

It will make the national economic growth more equitable.

Uber Cup: Malaysia's miserable run against Denmark continues

Uber Cup: Malaysia's miserable run against Denmark continues

They go down 3-2 to the Valkyries in their opening Group C match.

Youth with disability dies in Bayan Lepas fire

Youth with disability dies in Bayan Lepas fire

The victim’s remains have been sent to the Penang Hospital for post-mortem.

End Muafakat officially, Umno veterans tell party leaders

End Muafakat officially, Umno veterans tell party leaders

They want Zahid to declare the death of Muafakat. 

Divers Chew and Ooi hand M'sia gold number two

Divers Chew and Ooi hand M'sia gold number two

They beat Vietnam’s pair in the men’s 3m springboard synchronised.
MP SPEAKS | MACC investigates the judge - is it a good precedent?

MP SPEAKS | MACC investigates the judge - is it a good precedent?

Federal Constitution has the necessary mechanism to deal with such matters. 

SEA Games: Nur Dhabitah hands M'sia a golden start

SEA Games: Nur Dhabitah hands M'sia a golden start

The national diver clinched gold in the women's 1m springboard event.
Former houseman suicide attempt an old case - K'tan health director

Former houseman suicide attempt an old case - K'tan health director

He says allegations could not be proven but have gone viral again.

Severe action against those who let underage kids drive - Wee

Severe action against those who let underage kids drive - Wee

Minister says this after an accident in Kedah which killed a grasscutter.
Spirit of M'sian family on display at PM's Aidilfitri open house

Spirit of M'sian family on display at PM's Aidilfitri open house

The response was very good from various races, says Wee Ka Siong.

Manhunt for two inmates who escaped drug rehab centre

Manhunt for two inmates who escaped drug rehab centre

Perlis police along with anti-drug agency have set up roadblocks.
MOH to probe into alleged 'fake' blood screening targeting elderly

MOH to probe into alleged 'fake' blood screening targeting elderly

Agents allegedly sell supplements to elderly after screening.
Saifuddin brings in ex-Azmin allies in show of inclusivity

Saifuddin brings in ex-Azmin allies in show of inclusivity

They include Amirudin Shari, R Sivarasa and Shamsul Iskandar.
Lawyers questioned by cops over candlelight vigil for Nagaenthran

Lawyers questioned by cops over candlelight vigil for Nagaenthran

The vigil, on April 26, had about 40 participants.
COMMENT | Demolish academic silos to achieve sustainability

COMMENT | Demolish academic silos to achieve sustainability

'Interventions may be done at tertiary education level.'
Claims that Malacca CM forced to sign resignation letter untrue - Umno

Claims that Malacca CM forced to sign resignation letter untrue - Umno

State Umno says Sulaiman Md Ali has party's backing.
AG should explain, disclose settlement in Apandi's suit - Amanah rep

AG should explain, disclose settlement in Apandi's suit - Amanah rep

Faiz Fadzil says it could set a precedent in future cases.
Cops arrest man over alleged bullying in Taiping

Cops arrest man over alleged bullying in Taiping

The suspect allegedly assaulted a disabled teen.
Kulasegaran: Where's the promised Socso protection for housewives?

Kulasegaran: Where's the promised Socso protection for housewives?

Ex-minister says policy should have been implemented by now.
LETTER | Constitutional argument on investigating judges

LETTER | Constitutional argument on investigating judges

'Build public confidence in vital institutions.'
No unilateral sanctions, M'sia non-aligned - Saifuddin

No unilateral sanctions, M'sia non-aligned - Saifuddin

We keep encouraging Russia and Ukraine to end conflict - minister.
Kit Siang: Return of a Marcos in Philippines could be GE15 indicator

Kit Siang: Return of a Marcos in Philippines could be GE15 indicator

Ferdinand Marcos Jr's campaign heavily featured disinformation, propaganda.
Raya open house at Seri Perdana today

Raya open house at Seri Perdana today

Event will last until 4pm.
Fervour in Philippines as election campaign reaches climax

Fervour in Philippines as election campaign reaches climax

Late dictator Marcos' son seems to be well ahead of competition.
LETTER | Free tolls a cause of heavier than normal congestion

LETTER | Free tolls a cause of heavier than normal congestion

Impose higher rates during peak hours to reduce congestion.
Get rid of police outriders for ministers, deputies - Steven Sim

Get rid of police outriders for ministers, deputies - Steven Sim

UPDATED 3.16PM | An MP's son allegedly given police escort.
Ukraine says all women, children now evacuated from Mariupol steel mill

Ukraine says all women, children now evacuated from Mariupol steel mill

It is unclear if male civilians have also been evacuated.
Hong Kong's next leader to be endorsed by pro-Beijing elites

Hong Kong's next leader to be endorsed by pro-Beijing elites

John Lee is a former Hong Kong security secretary.
Brazil's leftist ex-leader to contest presidential polls, vows to defend democracy

Brazil's leftist ex-leader to contest presidential polls, vows to defend democracy

He urges Brazilians to unite and oppose 'authoritarian' regime.
Asean MPs slam 'disgraceful' exclusion of UN special envoy to Myanmar

Asean MPs slam 'disgraceful' exclusion of UN special envoy to Myanmar

Rep says junta shouldn't be given power to exclude any party.
Health Coalition urges MOH to address bullying, discrimination

Health Coalition urges MOH to address bullying, discrimination

Coalition says health workers still dealing with toxic workplace amid pandemic.
Given a year to live, Swathi has just turned five

Given a year to live, Swathi has just turned five

MALAYSIANSKINI | 'We strive to create awareness about rare diseases' - Sivasangaran.
ADUN SPEAKS | Allegations against Nazlan, attempts to free Bossku

ADUN SPEAKS | Allegations against Nazlan, attempts to free Bossku

Surreptitious moves to prevent Najib from going to jail.
Covid-19 (May 7): 1,372 new cases, 3 new deaths

Covid-19 (May 7): 1,372 new cases, 3 new deaths

Active cases currently at 23,277.
YOURSAY | Bullying and abuse: Shining a light on house officers plight

YOURSAY | Bullying and abuse: Shining a light on house officers plight

‘This is a long overdue problem swept under carpet…’

Zahid: Umno should forget about working with PAS in GE15

Zahid: Umno should forget about working with PAS in GE15

He says PAS never agreed to matters in Muafakat charter.
Call to engage Myanmar's exiled govt matches Asean policy: Saifuddin

Call to engage Myanmar's exiled govt matches Asean policy: Saifuddin

Minister says Asean vowed to engage all sides.