Archive - 22 May 2022

Prasarana forms committee to identify cause of LRT train brake issue

Prasarana forms committee to identify cause of LRT train brake issue

Wee Ka Siong says the committee will begin work this Tuesday.

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Tears of joy, sadness on ending 23-year mixed doubles title drought

Tears of joy, sadness on ending 23-year mixed doubles title drought

Chen Tang Jie and Peck Yen Wei beat their teammates in the final.

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Zii Jia makes remarkable comeback to win Thailand Open

Zii Jia makes remarkable comeback to win Thailand Open

He beats China’s Li Shi Feng to lift the crown.

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Elderly man among 23 held for drink-driving in KL

Elderly man among 23 held for drink-driving in KL

Cops say eight motorcyclists were also nabbed for illegal racing.

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Zahid: 'Excessive' to say dress codes burdensome to poor people

Zahid: 'Excessive' to say dress codes burdensome to poor people

He says decent clothing does not have to be expensive or beautiful.

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Ex-MACC chief Dzulkifli does not rule out contesting in GE15

Ex-MACC chief Dzulkifli does not rule out contesting in GE15

He will not reject if Tasek Gelugor voters want him to contest.

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LETTER | Plastic waste imports: All states should follow S’gor’s move

S'gor bans plastic waste import for recovery, final disposal by factories.

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Blame yourself not athletes, Sim tells sports minister

Blame yourself not athletes, Sim tells sports minister

This comes after Faizal expressed disappointment over SEA Games showing.

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LETTER | Harapan, what's your stand on PJD Link using PFI?

LETTER | Harapan, what's your stand on PJD Link using PFI?

We rakyat will not be able to fund exorbitant projects.

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'Don't rely on one or two brands, consider other e-hailing options'

'Don't rely on one or two brands, consider other e-hailing options'

Group says e-hailing more transparent as fare is known beforehand.

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PSM puts forward ‘new deal’ for country's post-Covid recovery

PSM puts forward ‘new deal’ for country's post-Covid recovery

Party claims the pandemic has exposed the failures of capitalism.

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Ex-M'sian cop turned dolphin trainer elected as Aussie MP

Ex-M'sian cop turned dolphin trainer elected as Aussie MP

M'sian-born Penny Wong is also tipped to become Australia's foreign minister.

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CSOs voice support for Penang residents' appeal against hill project

CSOs voice support for Penang residents' appeal against hill project

Federal Court appeal against Sunway City project will be heard next week.

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Micromobility vehicle guidelines to be unveiled soon - Wee

Micromobility vehicle guidelines to be unveiled soon - Wee

This follows protests against a blanket ban on such vehicles.

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Female doctor found dead in Port Dickson hotel room

Female doctor found dead in Port Dickson hotel room

Case classified as sudden death, cause of death undetermined.

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COMMENT | M'sia's rebirth as a regional power

COMMENT | M'sia's rebirth as a regional power

Foreign Ministry shows leadership in addressing the Myanmar issue.

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Teen in newborn murder case: Court sets June 19 for mention

Teen in newborn murder case: Court sets June 19 for mention

DPP requests new date pending chemist, psychiatric reports.

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MP SPEAKS | I'm prepared to go to jail for warning M'sia, is Najib?

MP SPEAKS | I'm prepared to go to jail for warning M'sia, is Najib?

The ex-PM should retire from politics, accept punishment.

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Cabinet to meet tomorrow on cost of living, food supply

Cabinet to meet tomorrow on cost of living, food supply

PM says meeting moved forward for relevant ministries to present plans.

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M’sia will not lose out to neighbours - Zuraida on palm oil exports

M’sia will not lose out to neighbours - Zuraida on palm oil exports

Minister says M'sia in position to emerge as top exporter to India.

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DAP lawmaker: Cuepacs misses point on dress codes

DAP lawmaker: Cuepacs misses point on dress codes

'No law giving govt officers power to prescribe dress code for public.'

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Careful planning needed to make Malay the Asean 'lingua franca' - PM

Careful planning needed to make Malay the Asean 'lingua franca' - PM

This includes research, publication, and nurturing the language.

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Govt needs to address chicken supply, food security - Kula

Govt needs to address chicken supply, food security - Kula

Ex-minister calls for subsidies, support for more local farming.

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LETTER | Misuse and abuse of public funds must stop

LETTER | Misuse and abuse of public funds must stop

But political leaders do not seem to care.

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US, Japan, Australia, India to launch system to track China's illegal fishing

US, Japan, Australia, India to launch system to track China's illegal fishing

They say illegal fishing violates economic zones and causes environmental damage.

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Deported scientist behind stunning video on dwindling Papuan forests

Deported scientist behind stunning video on dwindling Papuan forests

While documenting the impact of forest fires, he ran afoul of authorities.

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Covid-19 may be why N Korea mum on outreach, US official says

Covid-19 may be why N Korea mum on outreach, US official says

The isolationist country is experiencing its first Covid-19 outbreak.

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As veterans' protest looms, Hisham assures good news soon

As veterans' protest looms, Hisham assures good news soon

This includes tribunal pardons and pensions for widows.

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As Russia intensifies push for Donbas, Ukraine rules out ceasefire

As Russia intensifies push for Donbas, Ukraine rules out ceasefire

Kyiv says ceding territory to Russia 'out of the question'.

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Veterans warned of stern action over unsanctioned rally

Veterans warned of stern action over unsanctioned rally

This comes after reports on a protest scheduled on June 6.

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Australia's Albanese: a pragmatist who promises unity

Australia's Albanese: a pragmatist who promises unity

The incoming PM has a history of collaboration.

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Let me take on Peja in Tambun, says Aziz Bari

Let me take on Peja in Tambun, says Aziz Bari

The Perak opposition leader is volunteering for double duty.

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Press laws important in today's media landscape

Press laws important in today's media landscape

It's important to have laws on journalists' protection and privacy.

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Muhyiddin: Protect interest of agricultural food entrepreneurs in AP abolition

Muhyiddin: Protect interest of agricultural food entrepreneurs in AP abolition

'We cannot allow them to suffer losses.'

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Low risk of monkeypox spreading to M'sia - Dr Noor Hisham

Low risk of monkeypox spreading to M'sia - Dr Noor Hisham

The disease has limited human-to-human transmission capabilities.

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PKR polls: 8 divisions need redo due to miscommunication, glitches

PKR polls: 8 divisions need redo due to miscommunication, glitches

Unofficial results will only be known after the revoting process.

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Monkeypox: Get vaccinated before travelling overseas - expert

Monkeypox: Get vaccinated before travelling overseas - expert

'Health Ministry should come up with guidelines.'

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Sg Petani race track: Kedah govt proposes selling part of land to fund project - MB

Sg Petani race track: Kedah govt proposes selling part of land to fund project - MB

'To use the original plan will cost RM30m,' says Sanusi.

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YOURSAY | Working with then PM Muhyiddin: Was Ong right?

YOURSAY | Working with then PM Muhyiddin: Was Ong right?

‘Most politicians are not programmed to think outside the box.’

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