Archive - 27 May 2022

UUM bans students from events about Vinosiny's death

UUM bans students from events about Vinosiny's death

Gag order comes amid several upcoming forums, vigils on her death.
Loke: New highways, rail lines alone not enough to ease traffic congestion

Loke: New highways, rail lines alone not enough to ease traffic congestion

Ex-minister says collaboration between multiple ministries needed to address issue.
Malaysian Bar ready to lead protest against judicial interference

Malaysian Bar ready to lead protest against judicial interference

Bar Council to meet and decide date, logistics.
Pro-Russian troops claim control of key town in east Ukraine

Pro-Russian troops claim control of key town in east Ukraine

Adviser says some Russian forces have stepped up their tactics.
Young lawyers urge Bar Council to address 'injustice' within profession

Young lawyers urge Bar Council to address 'injustice' within profession

Legal firms cite cost issues for not paying chambering students more.
Pandemic corruption: PAC requests Audit Dept probe, to summon ministries

Pandemic corruption: PAC requests Audit Dept probe, to summon ministries

MACC claims there are elements of corruption in medical procurement.
Slashing benefits after RM1,500 minimum wage is betrayal - MTUC

Slashing benefits after RM1,500 minimum wage is betrayal - MTUC

Employees can file report with us or Labour Dept, MTUC says.
Apex court dismisses Deepak's final bid to reinstate suit against Najib, others

Apex court dismisses Deepak's final bid to reinstate suit against Najib, others

Federal Court finds no flaws in appeals court's decision.
Formal announcement on Zuraida joining PBM after June 7

Formal announcement on Zuraida joining PBM after June 7

Larry Sng will do it when he returns from abroad.
5 hybrid trucks added to Allianz Road Rangers fleet for simultaneous towing of cars

5 hybrid trucks added to Allianz Road Rangers fleet for simultaneous towing of cars

Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) have added five hybrid trucks to its Allianz Road Rangers fleet, bringing the fleet total to 250 tow trucks.
Environmental group condemns planned corn cultivation in forest reserve

Environmental group condemns planned corn cultivation in forest reserve

This is to help increase the supply of chicken feed. 
Forget about Tambun - PKR division tells Aziz Bari

Forget about Tambun - PKR division tells Aziz Bari

Tambun PKR says party members view Aziz negatively as he left PKR in 2013 for DAP.
Apex court dismisses Rosmah’s appeal, verdict still set for July 7

Apex court dismisses Rosmah’s appeal, verdict still set for July 7

UPDATED 12.55PM | Unanimous decision denies appeal by ex-PM's wife.
Russian forces edge closer to encircling Ukraine troops in east

Russian forces edge closer to encircling Ukraine troops in east

Thousands of troops are attacking from three sides to try to encircle Ukrainian forces.
LETTER | The foreign equity fix for Malaysia's corporate lapses

LETTER | The foreign equity fix for Malaysia's corporate lapses

Mess left by Sapura Energy, Serba Dinamik has eroded public confidence in corporate Malaysia.
Biden to host K-pop stars BTS, discuss anti-Asian hate crimes

Biden to host K-pop stars BTS, discuss anti-Asian hate crimes

Attacks against people of Asian descent have escalated in the US.
Wan Junaidi: Anti-hopping law can't stop another 'Sheraton Move'

Wan Junaidi: Anti-hopping law can't stop another 'Sheraton Move'

New law will focus on individual MPs, says Law Minister.
PBM sec-gen: Other government MPs support us too

PBM sec-gen: Other government MPs support us too

He hinted some government MPs may join PBM.
Kremlin says West is to blame for Ukraine grain crisis

Kremlin says West is to blame for Ukraine grain crisis

Moscow also demands US and allies scrap 'illegal' sanctions.
COMMENT | Should Malayan parties leave Sarawak alone?

COMMENT | Should Malayan parties leave Sarawak alone?

We don’t need them here to spew their dirty, ugly, venomous politics.
COMMENT | Has Ismail Sabri got a plan?

COMMENT | Has Ismail Sabri got a plan?

Malaysians cannot continue living in uncertainties.
Cabinet appointments: Don't put pressure on PM, say lawmakers

Cabinet appointments: Don't put pressure on PM, say lawmakers

Zuraida Kamaruddin's status will be decided by the PM. 
#24 - Homelessness: Victims of circumstance or by choice?

#24 - Homelessness: Victims of circumstance or by choice?

In this episode of YOUTHPHORIA, we spoke to Justin from Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) to understand the homeless community better and learn how we can make a positive difference in the community.
Under-reporting of long Covid endangers patients' recovery

Under-reporting of long Covid endangers patients' recovery

The healthcare system may be unprepared to deal with the cases. 
YOURSAY | Singapore’s image sullied by Najib meeting

YOURSAY | Singapore’s image sullied by Najib meeting

‘Did Najib invest billions that Singapore has to pay homage to him?’
Covid-19 (May 26): 1,845 new cases, 27 in ICU

Covid-19 (May 26): 1,845 new cases, 27 in ICU

Patients requiring intensive care now lowest since May 2020.
Play a greater role in training media practitioners, journalists' associations told

Play a greater role in training media practitioners, journalists' associations told

A journalist's career cannot just depend on formal studies, adds minister Annuar.
COMMENT | National Sports Council’s bailout stinks to high heavens

COMMENT | National Sports Council’s bailout stinks to high heavens

Where does the buck stop?
Deflated but not defeated - Ambiga urges M'sians to rise again

Deflated but not defeated - Ambiga urges M'sians to rise again

'We have to accept change will take much longer and much more effort.’
Zafrul: Subsidies may touch RM71b this year, inflation contained

Zafrul: Subsidies may touch RM71b this year, inflation contained

'Malaysia is lucky to have commodity resources.'
Promote Willie as minister or retain Zuraida - Khairuddin

Promote Willie as minister or retain Zuraida - Khairuddin

Ex-minister says a new minister could be costly.
Harapan urges PM to convene Parliament soon to debate anti-hopping law

Harapan urges PM to convene Parliament soon to debate anti-hopping law

They also want to debate issues on the cost of living.
Netizens pan PM for wearing RM5,500 designer shirt

Netizens pan PM for wearing RM5,500 designer shirt

They were quick to spot that the shirt is from Burberry.
Zuraida quits Bersatu

Zuraida quits Bersatu

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