Archive - 16 May 2022

French PM hands in resignation ahead of expected cabinet overhaul

French PM hands in resignation ahead of expected cabinet overhaul

Macron likely to appoint a woman as new PM. 
N Korea's Kim orders military to stabilise supply of Covid drugs

N Korea's Kim orders military to stabilise supply of Covid drugs

Leader says drugs not reaching people quickly, accurately. 
PKR election: Chaos in PD, riot police deployed to defuse situation

PKR election: Chaos in PD, riot police deployed to defuse situation

A group claiming polls rigged to favour Aminuddin stages protest. 
Redzuan to run for Alor Gajah again, even without Bersatu

Redzuan to run for Alor Gajah again, even without Bersatu

'I will defend my seat regardless of whether I get party mandate.'
PKR polls chief assures that issues can be solved with re-election

PKR polls chief assures that issues can be solved with re-election

Zaliha responds to claims of weaknesses in party election process. 
‘Umno constitution amended many times before, even in Dr M era’

‘Umno constitution amended many times before, even in Dr M era’

Umno info chief says better to change party constitution than change parties. 
Journalist harassment: Cops reclassify case under Penal Code

Journalist harassment: Cops reclassify case under Penal Code

Probe under Section 160 which criminalises those involved in an affray.
NUJ voices regret after open-ended probe on media intimidation

NUJ voices regret after open-ended probe on media intimidation

'Do we have to wait for something bad to happen to the press first?'
Problems galore in PKR leadership election

Problems galore in PKR leadership election

Reports of alleged flaws and misconduct emerge across several states.
Dr M not keen on having GE15 soon

Dr M not keen on having GE15 soon

Ex-PM says many voters are still concerned over another Covid-19 wave.
BA4 and BA5 Covid-19 variants reach Singapore

BA4 and BA5 Covid-19 variants reach Singapore

S'pore Health Ministry confirms the first three community cases. 
'Moscow will not simply put up with Sweden, Finland joining Nato'

'Moscow will not simply put up with Sweden, Finland joining Nato'

Russian diplomat calls the Nordic nations' move a 'serious mistake'. 
MOE to improve several national education structures soon - Radzi

MOE to improve several national education structures soon - Radzi

They include an application platform for scheduling and grading schools nationwide.
Terengganu records over 900 HFMD cases

Terengganu records over 900 HFMD cases

Cases involve 19 nurseries and kindergartens in the state.
Najib: Micromobility vehicles key to first and last mile connections

Najib: Micromobility vehicles key to first and last mile connections

Govt should facilitate and promote rather than ban them, he says.
RM8.88m to upgrade teachers' rooms in Johor, says MB

RM8.88m to upgrade teachers' rooms in Johor, says MB

This will ensure that 53,130 teachers have a comfortable and conducive place.
Neutral Switzerland leans closer to Nato in response to Russia

Neutral Switzerland leans closer to Nato in response to Russia

There could be changes in the way neutrality is interpreted.

Married couple remanded over death of eight-year-old girl

Married couple remanded over death of eight-year-old girl

The victim, their niece, was believed to have been abused.
Cops: Media intimidation case not NFA but 'refer to magistrate'

Cops: Media intimidation case not NFA but 'refer to magistrate'

Police find no criminal element in the incident.
Citing debt, PKR MP questions MRT3 financial model

Citing debt, PKR MP questions MRT3 financial model

He alleges that Prasarana, DanaInfra have breached their debt levels.

Viral food poisoning case: Dirty eatery in JB ordered to close

Viral food poisoning case: Dirty eatery in JB ordered to close

The outlet is also issued with three notices under Food Act 1983.

COMMENT | Impartiality is backbone of every system of govt

COMMENT | Impartiality is backbone of every system of govt

Isn’t anyone worried about the breakdown of the system?

Expedite RM13m fund for police's sexual crime unit, MP tells govt

Expedite RM13m fund for police's sexual crime unit, MP tells govt

Kasthuri Patto says investigations have been moving at a snail’s pace.


Battle rages for Ukrainian region of Donbas

Battle rages for Ukrainian region of Donbas

Ukraine has scored a series of successes since the invasion started. 
Zuraida, Saravanan in denial over forced labour - Ramasamy

Zuraida, Saravanan in denial over forced labour - Ramasamy

He reminds them of the products barred from entry into the US.
Seoul says it will spare no effort to help N Korea amid Covid-19 outbreak

Seoul says it will spare no effort to help N Korea amid Covid-19 outbreak

President says will remain open for humanitarian aid.
Lebanon vote brings blow for Hezbollah allies in preliminary results

Lebanon vote brings blow for Hezbollah allies in preliminary results

Initial results also indicated wins for at least five other independents.

COMMENT | Healing the healing profession

COMMENT | Healing the healing profession

The prevalent blame culture must be eliminated.

Ziyad bags SEA Games bronze, puts Paralympics debacle behind him

Ziyad bags SEA Games bronze, puts Paralympics debacle behind him

'I have done the best for the country.'
Indonesia's Jokowi meets Tesla's Musk in Texas

Indonesia's Jokowi meets Tesla's Musk in Texas

He visits the SpaceX launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.

Covid-19 (May 15): 2,239 new cases, 3 fatalities

Covid-19 (May 15): 2,239 new cases, 3 fatalities

Selangor has the highest number of new cases.
COMMENT | Anwar confirmed Najib’s comeback

COMMENT | Anwar confirmed Najib’s comeback

The ex-PM has been relentlessly attacking opposing power structures within Umno.

YOURSAY | Harapan’s dilemma in facing GE15

YOURSAY | Harapan’s dilemma in facing GE15

‘What future does this country hold if ‘bumiputeraism’ dominates?’

Saifuddin steers clear amid Rafizi's complaint of electoral weaknesses

Saifuddin steers clear amid Rafizi's complaint of electoral weaknesses

Best to put trust in JPP and give them space, he says.

Umno constitution changed

Umno constitution changed

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.
Blogger defiant after cops issue 'wanted' notice over 'sedition'

Blogger defiant after cops issue 'wanted' notice over 'sedition'

Hussein Abd Hamid says he will not be silenced.

Durio x Guardian Mega Sales Roadshow thrills Malaysians this May!

Durio x Guardian Mega Sales Roadshow thrills Malaysians this May!

Come one, come all to the Durio Mega Sales Roadshow organised in collaboration with Guardian Malaysia, for a fantastic time.