Archive - 17 May 2022

Prosecution closes Bung and wife's corruption case

Prosecution closes Bung and wife's corruption case

Oral submissions will be made on June 24.

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Najib’s minutes to Zahid on visa contract not an order - UKSB director

Najib’s minutes to Zahid on visa contract not an order - UKSB director

Witness says power to approve VLN contract was under Home Ministry.

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Govt, NFC still in talks on settling RM253.6m suit

Govt, NFC still in talks on settling RM253.6m suit

If settlement fails to be reached, trial will continue on Nov 7.

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Husam's allegations not true, says Air Kelantan

Husam's allegations not true, says Air Kelantan

State water utility company describes Husam's claims as unfounded.

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Do you recognise him? Boy found in Gombak yet to be claimed

Do you recognise him? Boy found in Gombak yet to be claimed

Police call on public to assist if they have information on unidentified boy.

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Cop under probe for 'victim-blaming' cosplayer reporting harassment

Cop under probe for 'victim-blaming' cosplayer reporting harassment

UPDATED 9.45AM | Cop allegedly points out cosplayer's dressing.

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‘Father of biological agriculture’ Gary Zimmer to join Verde as corporate consultant

‘Father of biological agriculture’ Gary Zimmer to join Verde as corporate consultant

Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR) Verde Resources (Verde), an associated company of Bursa Malaysia-listed Borneo Oil Berhad, has engaged Gary Zimmer (pic above) as its corporate consultant.

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Govt seeks to gradually reduce fiscal deficit, rationalise targeted subsidies

Govt seeks to gradually reduce fiscal deficit, rationalise targeted subsidies

Tengku Zafrul also says talk of global recession premature, unwarranted.

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Probe on MP's son over outriders completed, DPP to decide next action

Probe on MP's son over outriders completed, DPP to decide next action

Investigation under Section 233 of CMA for misuse of network facilities.

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PN won't stop components from working with other parties - Muhyiddin

PN won't stop components from working with other parties - Muhyiddin

No objections over PAS cooperating with Umno either, he says.

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Slapped with 5-year suspension, Tee accuses MCA president of vendetta

Slapped with 5-year suspension, Tee accuses MCA president of vendetta

UPDATED 11PM | Tee claims Wee likely trying to eliminate potential rivals ahead of party polls.

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Expensive rides: Passengers hit out at Grab's 'price bump'

Expensive rides: Passengers hit out at Grab's 'price bump'

Users lament rides costing double the price during regular hours.

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Save us from eviction, Penang fisherfolk appeal to international school

Save us from eviction, Penang fisherfolk appeal to international school

Exco says those affected will be offered low-medium cost housing.

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PM must explain Tajuddin's ambassadorship - PKR MP

PM must explain Tajuddin's ambassadorship - PKR MP

M'sia cannot afford to cause tension with Indonesia, Sim says.

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Flight delays: Nufam urges airlines to rehire laid-off staff

Flight delays: Nufam urges airlines to rehire laid-off staff

Union blames airlines for poor technical and human resource preparations.

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HWGIB appoints FinTech Pioneer Dato’ Aaron Lim as new Executive Chairman

HWGIB appoints FinTech Pioneer Dato’ Aaron Lim as new Executive Chairman

HWG Investment Bank (Labuan) PLC (“HWGIB”), a ground-breaking financial technology (“fintech”) investment bank, has recently appointed a visionary leader and fintech pioneer, Dato’ Aaron Lim, as the HWGIB’s Executive Chairman.

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Najib never reprimanded me for following Jho Low's orders: Ex-CFO

Najib never reprimanded me for following Jho Low's orders: Ex-CFO

Azmi Tahir agrees US$681m ended up in former PM's account.

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Still no discussions on abolishing criminal suicide - Muda

Still no discussions on abolishing criminal suicide - Muda

Remove signs criminalising suicide on Penang Bridge, Tan says.

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Lobbying suit: Dr M claims Zahid met him 5 times between 2018-2020

Lobbying suit: Dr M claims Zahid met him 5 times between 2018-2020

He says Zahid expressed concern over his court cases during those meetings.

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Talentbank reveals 113 Most Preferred Graduate Employers to work for in 2022

Talentbank reveals 113 Most Preferred Graduate Employers to work for in 2022

Graduates’ Choice Award (GCA) - Malaysia’s most authoritative graduate employer branding award has announced the nation’s Most Preferred Graduate Employers to Work for in 2022.

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SELGATE Healthcare: One-stop centre for your health needs!

SELGATE Healthcare: One-stop centre for your health needs!

SELGATE has crafted a seamless end-to-end healthcare journey. Read to find out more!

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Tajuddin confirms appointment as ambassador to Indonesia

Tajuddin confirms appointment as ambassador to Indonesia

The appointment has received approval from President Joko Widodo.

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Husam's criticism of Amanah overboard, says K'tan party chair

Husam's criticism of Amanah overboard, says K'tan party chair

Muhammad Husain says the senior leader is undermining own party.

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1MDB trial: Ex-chair, Najib’s lawyer lock horns over PAC report

1MDB trial: Ex-chair, Najib’s lawyer lock horns over PAC report

This isn't Petronas but court of law, Shafee says.

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Apologise or be sued - Zahid dared to prove Dr M 'not Malay'

Apologise or be sued - Zahid dared to prove Dr M 'not Malay'

Mahathir calls Umno president a 'compulsive liar'.

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Harapan needs to keep options open - Kian Ming

Harapan needs to keep options open - Kian Ming

MP says bloc could have prevented BN's return if it was flexible.

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AIESEC in Malaysia's first hybrid conference wrapped up effortlessly with keynote partners

AIESEC in Malaysia's first hybrid conference wrapped up effortlessly with keynote partners

From 23 February to 27 February 2022, AIESEC in Malaysia brings its annual Winter National Conference in hybrid mode for the first time. The Zoom conference was hosted successfully with 195 delegates.

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After spate of cat poisonings, rescuer recommends activated charcoal

After spate of cat poisonings, rescuer recommends activated charcoal

Recent suspected poisoning of multiple cats went viral.

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Rumblings in Upko as Ewon says he's ready to lead the party

Rumblings in Upko as Ewon says he's ready to lead the party

The vice-president will take on Wilfred Madius if members wish this.

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Ukrainian troops evacuate from Mariupol, ceding control to Russia

Ukrainian troops evacuate from Mariupol, ceding control to Russia

The prolonged battle marks a significant defeat for Ukraine.

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Fire Dept identifies several fire hotspots throughout Malaysia

Fire Dept identifies several fire hotspots throughout Malaysia

Places at risk of fires during the hot, dry season till September.

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Covid-19 (May 16): 1,697 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (May 16): 1,697 new cases, 5 deaths

Active cases down 3 percent compared to 14 days ago.

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COMMENT | AG’s shockingly poor explanation in Serba Dinamik row

COMMENT | AG’s shockingly poor explanation in Serba Dinamik row

Idrus Harun’s ground for his decision does not stand up to scrutiny.

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Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, PM tells the crisis-hit nation

Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, PM tells the crisis-hit nation

Prepare to make sacrifices and face challenges, Wickremesinghe declares.

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YOURSAY | DAP grassroots got what they wanted

YOURSAY | DAP grassroots got what they wanted

‘It seems DAP prefers the Chinese-educated group.’

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FDA to soon authorise Pfizer's Covid booster shot for younger kids

FDA to soon authorise Pfizer's Covid booster shot for younger kids

The New York Times reports this, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Oil settles higher on demand optimism, gasoline strength

Oil settles higher on demand optimism, gasoline strength

With China seeing demand recovery as its Covid pandemic recedes.

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COMMENT | Getting unstuck from racial rut

COMMENT | Getting unstuck from racial rut

Change feels elusive for a country steeped in racial politics.

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PKR elections snafu

PKR elections snafu

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about

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