Archive - 9 May 2022

Arab princes invited Najib, family on yacht holiday - witness

Arab princes invited Najib, family on yacht holiday - witness

Najib's former aide first hears about the trip from Jho Low.

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Additional RM15m for SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance

Additional RM15m for SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance

It aims to sequence at least one percent of Covid-19 samples.

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Son of Philippines dictator Marcos headed for presidency with huge election lead

Son of Philippines dictator Marcos headed for presidency with huge election lead

Marcos Jr has 21.7m votes, more than double that of nearest rival Robredo.

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Unusual for Najib to not respond to my SMS, says ex-1MDB chair

Unusual for Najib to not respond to my SMS, says ex-1MDB chair

That was when he felt Najib was involved in misconduct, Bakke reveals.

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Police probe viral video of traffic cop roughing up motorist

Police probe viral video of traffic cop roughing up motorist

Victim has yet to lodge police report, officer reassigned to administrative duties.

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Graft case: Zahid fails to get statements of 15 witnesses from MACC

Graft case: Zahid fails to get statements of 15 witnesses from MACC

Judge rejects ex-deputy PM's bid to obtain such statements for the defence.

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Minister: Two short-term measures to overcome RON95 shortage

Minister: Two short-term measures to overcome RON95 shortage

This includes speeding up process of releasing oil tankers delivering fuel.

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SEA Games: Divers surface with two more gold medals for Malaysia

SEA Games: Divers surface with two more gold medals for Malaysia

Ooi tops men's 1m springboard final, Ng-Ong duo win women's synchronised 3m springboard event.

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Sri Lanka prime minister resigns, curfew imposed after clashes

Sri Lanka prime minister resigns, curfew imposed after clashes

UPDATED 10.35PM | Mahinda Rajapaksa says he quit to help form an interim, unity govt.

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RM2.8m graft: IO says there’s sufficient evidence to prosecute Bung, Zizie

RM2.8m graft: IO says there’s sufficient evidence to prosecute Bung, Zizie

MACC recommended charging couple based on documents, court hears.

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Will Pua be next to sit out GE15?

Will Pua be next to sit out GE15?

Speculation is rife that the Damansara MP will follow Ong's move.

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Ministry sec-gen leads delegation on palm oil dispute settlement

Ministry sec-gen leads delegation on palm oil dispute settlement

Settlement meeting will last from May 6-15.

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Indonesia detects 15 cases of severe hepatitis after 3 child deaths

Indonesia detects 15 cases of severe hepatitis after 3 child deaths

Authorities have not determined a definitive cause for infections.

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Covid-19 vaccine makers shift focus to boosters

Covid-19 vaccine makers shift focus to boosters

Market expected to be smaller, more competitive after widespread vaccination.

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Anti-hopping law PSC: Only 2 meetings left, keep it simple - member

Anti-hopping law PSC: Only 2 meetings left, keep it simple - member

Madius says adding exclusions and disclaimers will complicate matters.

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Thomas Cup: Momota still up there, says Lee

Thomas Cup: Momota still up there, says Lee

National shuttler adds he will not underestimate the world number two.

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Putin channels victory over Hitler to spur Russian army in Ukraine

Putin channels victory over Hitler to spur Russian army in Ukraine

However, there was scant mention of the war or how it's going.

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Bank Negara to hike rates next quarter - Reuters poll

Bank Negara to hike rates next quarter - Reuters poll

This is to avert rising inflationary pressures.

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Anti-hopping law: Select committee's 7 posers to interest groups revealed

Anti-hopping law: Select committee's 7 posers to interest groups revealed

Questions part of consultation process, today is deadline for feedback.

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China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows

China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows

This is due to rising water temperatures, melting glaciers and ice caps.

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COMMENT | Intimidation of judiciary: Heart of the matter

COMMENT | Intimidation of judiciary: Heart of the matter

Nothing less than a march to defend the judiciary will suffice.

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Fahmi Reza's travel ban lifted

Fahmi Reza's travel ban lifted

Immigration officer told me he supported my art, says the artist.

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Thomas Cup: Malaysia whip England 5-0

Thomas Cup: Malaysia whip England 5-0

It was not smooth sailing but the squad put on dominating performance.

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Loke thanks Ong for contributions, respects his wish not to contest GE15

Loke thanks Ong for contributions, respects his wish not to contest GE15

DAP sec-gen adds that Ong will still assist DAP in the next GE.

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Thriving in an AI-enabled Digital Economy

Thriving in an AI-enabled Digital Economy

Domestic worker: Boss refused to let me leave, offered burial plot instead

Domestic worker: Boss refused to let me leave, offered burial plot instead

She could not contact family for so long they thought her dead.

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‘Bold Enough to Stream’ Offered Academic Support, At-Home Activities, and Professional Learning Resources to Keep Students Engaged in Edutainment Learning

‘Bold Enough to Stream’ Offered Academic Support, At-Home Activities, and Professional Learning Resources to Keep Students Engaged in Edutainment Learning

Loke: Harapan willing to discuss MOU 2.0 if anti-hopping law passed

Loke: Harapan willing to discuss MOU 2.0 if anti-hopping law passed

UPDATED 4.05PM | The DAP leader says the bloc will keep an open mind.

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Apandi: Dr M has no right to question settlement in dismissal case

Apandi: Dr M has no right to question settlement in dismissal case

Ex-AG says it's normal for settlement terms to be kept confidential.

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RISE Educator Award 2022 finalists on pursuing their passion beyond the classroom

RISE Educator Award 2022 finalists on pursuing their passion beyond the classroom

Vote for your favourite outstanding teacher today until 13 May!

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COMMENT | Media in the Philippines bite back against Duterte

COMMENT | Media in the Philippines bite back against Duterte

They see the May elections as a chance to set things right.

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'Fix junior doctor bullying in hospitals or face brain drain'

'Fix junior doctor bullying in hospitals or face brain drain'

Poor work conditions can endanger patients, deplete trust in public healthcare, NGO says.

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Helicopter 'nasi ganja' case: 'Datuk' pleads not guilty

Helicopter 'nasi ganja' case: 'Datuk' pleads not guilty

The managing director is charged with violating civil aviation regulations.

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Apex Court sets 10 days in August for Najib's final SRC appeal

Apex Court sets 10 days in August for Najib's final SRC appeal

Prosecution and defence instructed to file submissions by July 31.

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Police deny allegations couple forced to withdraw robbery report

Police deny allegations couple forced to withdraw robbery report

The complainants had filed a false police report, cops reveal.

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Find Yourself At ISKL - It is all about the students!

Find Yourself At ISKL - It is all about the students!

“The idea of finding yourself at ISKL is really about helping students find their way and empowering them through their learning.”

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COMMENT | Our children's learning loss: A Path to post-Covid school recovery

COMMENT | Our children's learning loss: A Path to post-Covid school recovery

Education poverty will have enormous implications for our children and M'sia.

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Maria Chin clarifies that she's against MRT3 due to planned route

Maria Chin clarifies that she's against MRT3 due to planned route

She says alternatives, protests ignored by developers.

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Japan to take time phasing out Russian oil imports - PM Kishida

Japan to take time phasing out Russian oil imports - PM Kishida

'Difficult decision for a country heavily reliant on energy imports.'

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China says it conducted exercises near Taiwan

China says it conducted exercises near Taiwan

Taiwan scrambled planes on Friday to warn away 18 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone.

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Prospect of Marcos revival looms as voting underway in Philippines

Prospect of Marcos revival looms as voting underway in Philippines

This comes 36 years after his father was toppled in 'people power' uprising.

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Tuan Ibrahim: Malay-Muslim unity greater cause than GE15 politics

Tuan Ibrahim: Malay-Muslim unity greater cause than GE15 politics

Yesterday, Umno president said cooperation with PAS to be set aside for GE15.

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LETTER | Be streetwise to ensure your safety and survival

LETTER | Be streetwise to ensure your safety and survival

Some basic safety measures could go a long way on dangerous roads.

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LETTER | Malaysia's major miss on Mother's Day

LETTER | Malaysia's major miss on Mother's Day

'Another sad chapter of the many things not going right in the country.'

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COMMENT | Najib's palace forays need to be addressed

COMMENT | Najib's palace forays need to be addressed

Citizens are questioning if a convicted criminal should be accorded such treatment.

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Covid-19 (May 8): 2,153 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (May 8): 2,153 new cases, 4 deaths

This brings the total cumulative cases to 4,458,889.

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COMMENT | Nurul Izzah is right, Harapan is 'badly wounded' now

COMMENT | Nurul Izzah is right, Harapan is 'badly wounded' now

It is now clear to all that PKR is at its weakest.

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DAP MP Ong will not contest in GE15

DAP MP Ong will not contest in GE15

Bangi MP says It's time for party's younger generation to take over leadership.

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COMMENT | Ex-CJ's 'other view' and our compromised public institutions

COMMENT | Ex-CJ's 'other view' and our compromised public institutions

Some folks think that gaslighting the rakyat will ameliorate the situation.

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YOURSAY | Perhaps the 'ghosts' made him do it

YOURSAY | Perhaps the 'ghosts' made him do it

'Nobody should mistreat a fellow human being the way Ningrat was mistreated.'

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Kerk renews call for BN reps to prove no effort to oust Malacca CM

Kerk renews call for BN reps to prove no effort to oust Malacca CM

He says similar claims emerged before but BN branded it 'cheap politics'.

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Man dies in lock-up two weeks after jail sentence

Man dies in lock-up two weeks after jail sentence

Bukit Aman says its death-in-custody unit will probe the matter.

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Saifuddin's PKR team

Saifuddin's PKR team

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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Living with Diabetes

Living with Diabetes

Discover the common type of diabetes, symptoms and prevention to improve the quality of life with diabetes

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