Archive - 19 May 2022

Political funding bill's policy scope to be tabled soon - PM

Political funding bill's policy scope to be tabled soon - PM

It will be up for discussion in the cabinet first.

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Application by Najib, son to postpone bankruptcy proceedings allowed

Application by Najib, son to postpone bankruptcy proceedings allowed

The court set Oct 4 for case management.

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Probe completed on cop accused of victim-blaming harassed cosplayer

Probe completed on cop accused of victim-blaming harassed cosplayer

Report will be sent to Selangor police HQ for further action.

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Claims on cabotage policy hampering trade inaccurate – Wee

Claims on cabotage policy hampering trade inaccurate – Wee

The claim was made by the Indonesian consul in Sabah.

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Finas: 35pct cash rebate will attract foreign companies to shoot films in M’sia

Finas: 35pct cash rebate will attract foreign companies to shoot films in M’sia

CEO says not many foreign film producers know about this.

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Money to Zahid was a political fund, not corruption - witness

Money to Zahid was a political fund, not corruption - witness

Ex-UKSB director says it was for govt of the day.

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Poser over Kamarul Zaman as PM special officer after PMO social media slip

Poser over Kamarul Zaman as PM special officer after PMO social media slip

UPDATED 8.25PM | When contacted, he says the wrong poster was used.

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Data leak: Bukit Aman launches investigation

Data leak: Bukit Aman launches investigation

Cops urge the public not to make any speculation on the issue.

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S'wak govt urged to disclose losses due to Serba Dinamik

S'wak govt urged to disclose losses due to Serba Dinamik

Kelvin Yii says there is a major public interest in the matter.

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Teenage girl among five arrested for drug trafficking

Teenage girl among five arrested for drug trafficking

All of them are on remand until May 24.

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I was quiet in Harapan govt after Dr M rebuked me, says Pua

I was quiet in Harapan govt after Dr M rebuked me, says Pua

He then decided to work quietly and not cause trouble for DAP bosses.

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Survey: Perception of China improving in general, but not among Malays

Survey: Perception of China improving in general, but not among Malays

This is attributable to how China handled Covid-19.

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Goodday Milk prepared more than 1,000 underprivileged families for a meaningful Raya celebration

Goodday Milk prepared more than 1,000 underprivileged families for a meaningful Raya celebration

Through the Goodday Berkat Sepakat Campaign that was held throughout the month of Ramadan, the campaign provided a platform for everyone to be able to contribute within their capabilities and effort that will be rewarding for the underprivileged community.

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Guessing game continues over Pua and Yeo's GE15 plans

Guessing game continues over Pua and Yeo's GE15 plans

Pua has also been appointed as DAP sec-gen's policy advisor.

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I wasn’t comfortable telling Najib my suspicion of his involvement - Bakke

I wasn’t comfortable telling Najib my suspicion of his involvement - Bakke

'Perhaps I should have done that,' says ex-1MDB chairperson.

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Bersatu Youth chief congratulates Najib's 'wedding', gets pounded online

Bersatu Youth chief congratulates Najib's 'wedding', gets pounded online

Picture of Najib linking arms with woman making the rounds online.

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Ex-1MDB chair: Najib wanted my PAC testimony to be in ‘harmony’

Ex-1MDB chair: Najib wanted my PAC testimony to be in ‘harmony’

Mohd Bakke says this was to ensure 1MDB’s management got the blame.

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PKR investigating alleged manipulation of online voting system

PKR investigating alleged manipulation of online voting system

Members say phone numbers of some voters changed, vote using new numbers.

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Ambiga regrets Najib invited to palace

Ambiga regrets Najib invited to palace

Court process 'must be respected' until apex court decides on his appeal.

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Ringgit hits RM4.4 against US dollar, lowest since March 2020

Ringgit hits RM4.4 against US dollar, lowest since March 2020

Performance reflects economic uncertainties including higher interest rate from US Federal Reserve.

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MTUC says Socso's change in Covid-19 claims status 'regressive'

MTUC says Socso's change in Covid-19 claims status 'regressive'

It claims Socso's action not taking workers' interests into account.

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Ahmad Maslan: Dr M abhors 'cash is king' but adopts 'crony is king'

Ahmad Maslan: Dr M abhors 'cash is king' but adopts 'crony is king'

Umno sec-gen provides three reasons why Mahathir is 'less relevant'.

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Allianz We Care Community supports members with RM7.7m payout since COVID-19 pandemic

Allianz We Care Community supports members with RM7.7m payout since COVID-19 pandemic

Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) through its Allianz We Care Community initiative, has paid out RM7.7 million (as at March 2022) to support members who were affected by COVID-19.

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More pain in Sri Lanka before any resolution to crisis

More pain in Sri Lanka before any resolution to crisis

Country is running out of petrol, medicines and foreign reserves.

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T'ganu Bersatu stakes claim to 12 seats, but no decision made by leadership yet

T'ganu Bersatu stakes claim to 12 seats, but no decision made by leadership yet

Party sec-gen Hamzah says common for some to announce early.

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Ex-Bersatu lawmaker joins Amanah

Ex-Bersatu lawmaker joins Amanah

Bersatu sacked Noor Effandi Ahmad last October during Malacca political crisis.

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COMMENT | I will give Siti Kasim and GI a chance

COMMENT | I will give Siti Kasim and GI a chance

Change starts small and the independent group has the right ideas.

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COMMENT | Party polls delay shows Umno is morally bankrupt

COMMENT | Party polls delay shows Umno is morally bankrupt

Zahid can now stay as president until the end of next year.

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Serba Dinamik, subsidiaries identify assets for sale to settle liabilities

Serba Dinamik, subsidiaries identify assets for sale to settle liabilities

Company is applying to court for meeting with creditors to restructure debt.

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COMMENT | Malaysians, do we care?

COMMENT | Malaysians, do we care?

We’re in trouble unless we act now, says ex-Malaysian Bar president.

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Russia says nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters surrendered in Mariupol

Russia says nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters surrendered in Mariupol

Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have surrendered in the city so far.

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Covid-19 (May 18): 2,017 new cases, 7 deaths

Covid-19 (May 18): 2,017 new cases, 7 deaths

Deaths and ICU cases are trending down.

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COMMENT | Harapan has only two options

COMMENT | Harapan has only two options

Genuine leadership sometimes means going against public expectations.

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YOURSAY | Tajuddin’s appointment - PM values loyalty over merit

YOURSAY | Tajuddin’s appointment - PM values loyalty over merit

‘There are enough red flags raised concerning this appointment.’

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Development can eradicate forced labour in plantations - Ramasamy

Development can eradicate forced labour in plantations - Ramasamy

More development means less reliance on low-skilled labour.

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World’s oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, climate report warns

World’s oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, climate report warns

Covid-19 pandemic and Ukraine-Russia war overshadowing climate crisis.

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COMMENT | Ismail Sabri should call for election after Feb 6, 2023

COMMENT | Ismail Sabri should call for election after Feb 6, 2023

His ascension to the top was so unlikely, he broke convention twice.

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Revoke Tajuddin's ambassadorial appointment immediately - Patriot

Revoke Tajuddin's ambassadorial appointment immediately - Patriot

Tajuddin has often made the news for the wrong reasons.

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Protecting Najib's reputation

Protecting Najib's reputation

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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