Archive - 11 May 2022

Awang Adek resigns as chairperson of PRG Holdings

Awang Adek resigns as chairperson of PRG Holdings

He begins as executive chairman of the SC on June 1.

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MMA has been fighting bullies for years, says president

MMA has been fighting bullies for years, says president

It denies downplaying the issue.

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1MDB wanted to recover US$2.3b from investment company – witness

1MDB wanted to recover US$2.3b from investment company – witness

It was invested in Bridge Global Absolute Return Fund SPC.

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Mule account owners to be blacklisted

Mule account owners to be blacklisted

They will be blocked from opening new bank accounts.

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Six men detained for blackmailing victims with obscene videos

Six men detained for blackmailing victims with obscene videos

Two of them have drug-related criminal records.

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Pandelela-Dhabitah complete Malaysia’s clean sweep in diving

Pandelela-Dhabitah complete Malaysia’s clean sweep in diving

The duo amassed 292.14 points after completing five dives.

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PKR's ties with others focal point of Saifuddin-Rafizi debate

PKR's ties with others focal point of Saifuddin-Rafizi debate

Both generally kept things civil.

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Excos list seven hospital 'bullies' to MOH

Excos list seven hospital 'bullies' to MOH

The names were handed over by exco members Norlela and Veerapan.

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Petronas-Aramco refinery restarts after 2-year closure - source

Petronas-Aramco refinery restarts after 2-year closure - source

The refinery is processing existing crude from storage tanks.

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Retired military veterans to hold demo next month

Retired military veterans to hold demo next month

'We have been discussing this matter for eight years now.'

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Al Jazeera says reporter killed by Israeli army gunfire in West Bank

Al Jazeera says reporter killed by Israeli army gunfire in West Bank

She was wearing a press vest, it adds.

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RON97 price up 37 sen, highest in years

RON97 price up 37 sen, highest in years

The govt will maintain the price for RON95 and diesel.

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Zahid VLN graft case: UKSB sought Najib’s support

Zahid VLN graft case: UKSB sought Najib’s support

UKSB director sent Najib three letters between 2013 and 2015.

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Outriders for MP's son: Investigation results out soon - Hamzah

Outriders for MP's son: Investigation results out soon - Hamzah

Anyone who breaks law will face consequences, minister says.

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M'sian labour law continues to discriminate against domestic workers

M'sian labour law continues to discriminate against domestic workers

Discriminatory clauses in Employment Act First Schedule to remain, says DG

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Sales of UMW Toyota Motor zooms ahead with continued increase on year-to-date

Sales of UMW Toyota Motor zooms ahead with continued increase on year-to-date

As the year enters into the second quarter, the month of April sees the sales of Toyota at 6,868 units while a total of 78 units of Lexus were driven home.

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Loke denies more MPs to bow out but says 'nobody indispensable'

Loke denies more MPs to bow out but says 'nobody indispensable'

Sitting out of next GE does not mean quitting DAP, says sec-gen

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Saifuddin: 'No regrets' seeking non-Harapan support for Anwar

Saifuddin: 'No regrets' seeking non-Harapan support for Anwar

Negotiations were a collective decision, says the PKR sec-gen.

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Best time to hold GE is now, says Mat Hasan

Best time to hold GE is now, says Mat Hasan

Umno man claims party will save Malays 'insulted' during Harapan's rule.

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Dr M brings up ringgit peg yet again

Dr M brings up ringgit peg yet again

The ringgit continues to weaken against the US dollar and Singapore dollar.

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PKR Youth chief candidate Fahmi argues 'big tent' is detrimental

PKR Youth chief candidate Fahmi argues 'big tent' is detrimental

Voters tired of political games, Fahmi says.

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Bank Negara increases OPR to 2.0pct

Bank Negara increases OPR to 2.0pct

The global growth outlook will continue to be affected by several factors.

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Court sets June 28 for another case management of basikal lajak appeal

Court sets June 28 for another case management of basikal lajak appeal

Former Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram will be lead defence counsel.

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Tanjung Malim MP calls on govt to refer MRT3 project to PSCs

Tanjung Malim MP calls on govt to refer MRT3 project to PSCs

This is to allow MPs to deliberate on project's merits and safeguard public interest.

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MMA censured for not feeling the pulse in bullied doctors issue

MMA censured for not feeling the pulse in bullied doctors issue

Ramasamy claims MMA president has missed the elephant in the room.

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COMMENT | Looking beyond the ballot box to effect change

COMMENT | Looking beyond the ballot box to effect change

'Voting alone cannot do everything.'

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Built Environment 4.0: Moving towards Diversity, Inclusivity & Sustainability

Built Environment 4.0: Moving towards Diversity, Inclusivity & Sustainability

Inspiring the next generation of female architects!

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Prolexus’ fabric mask is now Malaysia’s first-ever SIRIM-certified

Prolexus’ fabric mask is now Malaysia’s first-ever SIRIM-certified

Bursa Malaysia Main Market-listed apparel maker Prolexus Bhd (“Prolexus” or “Group”) is the first company to obtain the SIRIM certificate for its in-house developed ProXmask™ fabric mask in Malaysia.

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Kuching MP blasts AirAsia over flight delays

Kuching MP blasts AirAsia over flight delays

Don't sell tickets if not enough planes, says Yii.

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COMMENT | Journalism's hostage relationship with Twitter

COMMENT | Journalism's hostage relationship with Twitter

Journalists are some of the most active users of Twitter.

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MP SPEAKS | 8 suggestions to improve traffic flow speed at toll booths

MP SPEAKS | 8 suggestions to improve traffic flow speed at toll booths

The RFID system has many advantages versus SmartTag.

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UK to reform spy laws, tackle threats from cyber, state influence

UK to reform spy laws, tackle threats from cyber, state influence

'State actors attempting to interfere covertly with our democracy.'

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Marcos Jr tells world to judge him by actions, not family's past

Unofficial tallies show he has double the votes of his nearest rival.

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China says warned US warship as it transited Taiwan Strait

China says warned US warship as it transited Taiwan Strait

'Such dramas send wrong signals to Taiwan independence forces.'

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5 reasons why these air purifiers should be your sidekick at home

5 reasons why these air purifiers should be your sidekick at home

Every main character in the movie has their own epic sidekicks. Luke Skywalker and R2D2, Han Solo and Chewbacca, Batman and Robin, Ash and Pikachu, Aladdin and Genie.

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LETTER | Mahathir is absolutely correct!

LETTER | Mahathir is absolutely correct!

The AG must disclose the compensation paid to Apandi Ali.

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Economy likely picked up pace, China slowdown a worry - Reuters poll

Economy likely picked up pace, China slowdown a worry - Reuters poll

Southeast Asia's third-largest economy is predicted to have expanded 4.0%.

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MP SPEAKS | Democracy has taken a whack in Southeast Asia

MP SPEAKS | Democracy has taken a whack in Southeast Asia

Prevalent misinformation in the region could destabilise democracy.

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Musk says he would reverse Twitter ban on Donald Trump

Musk says he would reverse Twitter ban on Donald Trump

Billionaire Elon Musk is expected to become Twitter's temporary CEO.

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Sri Lanka protesters call for new govt a day after clashes kill eight

Sri Lanka protesters call for new govt a day after clashes kill eight

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A tight schedule awaits Ismail Sabri in Washington

A tight schedule awaits Ismail Sabri in Washington

He arrives today and is due to meet President Biden.

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Covid-19 (May 10): 2,605 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (May 10): 2,605 new cases, 6 deaths

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Source: 200 Indian workers 'duped' by agents denied entry into M'sia

Source: 200 Indian workers 'duped' by agents denied entry into M'sia

Agents promised workers would receive 'special permission' to work.

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Dropping China's zero-Covid policy without safeguards risks 1.5m lives - study

Dropping China's zero-Covid policy without safeguards risks 1.5m lives - study

This is according to new modelling from scientists in China and the US.

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Test, test, test? Scientists question costly mass Covid checks

Test, test, test? Scientists question costly mass Covid checks

Health officials in some countries question usefulness of mass testing.

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World could cross 1.5C of warming threshold in next five years

World could cross 1.5C of warming threshold in next five years

A year of warming at 1.5C could offer a taste of what is to come.

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YOURSAY | Outriders do nothing but inflate politicians’ egos

YOURSAY | Outriders do nothing but inflate politicians’ egos

‘Unless these VIPs resolve traffic woes, they should suffer like the rest of us.’

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AirAsia apologises for rescheduling flights during Aidilfitri holidays

AirAsia apologises for rescheduling flights during Aidilfitri holidays

CEO says delays due to several factors and unavoidable incidents.

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Man gets 12 days' jail, RM10,000 fine for obstructing VIP convoy

Man gets 12 days' jail, RM10,000 fine for obstructing VIP convoy

Erdy Errwan is also slapped with a reckless driving charge.

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PSM chair to ignore 'cease and desist' order, wants PKNP to engage

PSM chair to ignore 'cease and desist' order, wants PKNP to engage

'It's not a reasonable request,' says Dr Michael Jeyakumar.

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PKR polls debate: Youth candidates butt heads over Harapan's 'big tent'

PKR polls debate: Youth candidates butt heads over Harapan's 'big tent'

Debate between Saifuddin and Rafizi will be tonight.

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Marcos' return and BN

Marcos' return and BN

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about

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