Archive - 28 May 2022

PKR polls redo completed, unofficial results within 24 hours

PKR polls redo completed, unofficial results within 24 hours

Party will now proceed with online nominations for central leadership council.
Finance Minister assures ringgit will strengthen against US dollar

Finance Minister assures ringgit will strengthen against US dollar

Zafrul expects ringgit to strengthen versu US dollar as economy grows this year.
WHO says 650 probable cases of acute child hepatitis reported so far

WHO says 650 probable cases of acute child hepatitis reported so far

The cases are from 33 countries and 99 more additional cases pending classification.
Did PM's son-in-law join Japan trip on public dime, MPs ask

Did PM's son-in-law join Japan trip on public dime, MPs ask

'No reason why taxpayers should fund Jovian Mandagie's Japan trip.'
Plight of MAF veteran living in car catches PM's attention

Plight of MAF veteran living in car catches PM's attention

Ismail Sabri's aide met with the veteran today.
Tablets for B40 students to be distributed by July - Annuar

Tablets for B40 students to be distributed by July - Annuar

Minister says the tender process had been delayed.
Monkeypox: Govt has no plans to close borders

Monkeypox: Govt has no plans to close borders

Deputy health minister says health checks tightened at all entry points.
PKR polls: Nomination for central leadership council extended to May 31

PKR polls: Nomination for central leadership council extended to May 31

The extension also applies to the Youth and Women wings' leadership council.
Asean, Japan to hold special summit on regional issues - PM

Asean, Japan to hold special summit on regional issues - PM

Issues include South China Sea, Russia-Ukraine war.
Service of contract teachers from June 2020 intake extended - minister

Service of contract teachers from June 2020 intake extended - minister

Radzi Jidin says the Education Service Commission has agreed to the extension.
HFMD: 105 preschools, 75 nurseries under Kemas closed

HFMD: 105 preschools, 75 nurseries under Kemas closed

Closures affect entire country except N Sembilan, Malacca.
Fisheries authority: Bureaucratic problems among causes of fish shortage

Fisheries authority: Bureaucratic problems among causes of fish shortage

Recent heatwave also reduced fish landing by 70pct.
M'sia, Japan agree to more comprehensive ties

M'sia, Japan agree to more comprehensive ties

The Look East Policy will also continue.
COMMENT | No happy endings in the wild wild west

COMMENT | No happy endings in the wild wild west

Some believe an armed citizenry protects the people from tyranny.
'Will removing Zuraida as minister threaten PM's fragile majority?'

'Will removing Zuraida as minister threaten PM's fragile majority?'

Speculations abound that more MPs may soon join PBM.
MP laments lack of clarity over consumer coordinators

MP laments lack of clarity over consumer coordinators

DAP man says he has not been contacted about coordinators.
GRS mulls adopting direct membership - Hajiji

GRS mulls adopting direct membership - Hajiji

For more Sabahans to be brought into noble struggle, CM says.
Rafidah: From Malaysian vision to 'syok sendiri' cocoon

Rafidah: From Malaysian vision to 'syok sendiri' cocoon

Ex-minister says English made M'sia a top business destination previously.
Group condemns UUM's bid to silence questions on student's death

Group condemns UUM's bid to silence questions on student's death

Threat of disciplinary action comes ahead of campaign to highlight death.
Rimba Disclosure: Forested area the size of Putrajaya put on sale

Rimba Disclosure: Forested area the size of Putrajaya put on sale

Gold mining in Kelantan, logging in Kedah, group reports.
COMMENT | Can we rethink our constant emphasis on university education?

COMMENT | Can we rethink our constant emphasis on university education?

There need to be more opportunities for youth to learn.
PM says Zuraida still a minister, will decide her fate after meeting

PM says Zuraida still a minister, will decide her fate after meeting

She is to perform her duties until a decision is made.
Home Ministry questions 'arbitrary' issuance of UNHCR cards

Home Ministry questions 'arbitrary' issuance of UNHCR cards

Minister Hamzah claims refugee cards found among immigration detainees.
'Protect the truth': A Marcos return in Philippines triggers fear for history

'Protect the truth': A Marcos return in Philippines triggers fear for history

Books about the brutal era of martial law are flying off the shelves,
Argentina confirms Latin America's first cases of monkeypox

Argentina confirms Latin America's first cases of monkeypox

Officials say both patients are in good condition.
Kit Siang sounds alarm over regression in Malaysia's graft perception

Kit Siang sounds alarm over regression in Malaysia's graft perception

He says countries that previously ranked worse than M'sia are catching up.
ADUN SPEAKS | Leadership change in Harapan

ADUN SPEAKS | Leadership change in Harapan

Those asking for change should respect internal party discussions.
Victoria's Secret agrees to finance US$8.3m settlement for laid-off Thai workers

Victoria's Secret agrees to finance US$8.3m settlement for laid-off Thai workers

It's the biggest settlement of its kind in the global garment industry.
Late student's father lodges police report against UUM

Late student's father lodges police report against UUM

He alleges negligence by UUM and mishandling of daughter's death.
N Korea says new fever cases under 100,000 as virus fight heats up

N Korea says new fever cases under 100,000 as virus fight heats up

Cases were nearly 400,000 about 10 days ago.
Ukraine says troops may retreat from eastern region as Russia advances

Ukraine says troops may retreat from eastern region as Russia advances

Putin is closer to his goal of capturing Ukraine's Luhansk and Donetsk regions in full.
COMMENT | Here we go again; another data leak

COMMENT | Here we go again; another data leak

The response by the authorities has not restored public faith.
Covid-19 (May 27): 1,877 new cases, two deaths

Covid-19 (May 27): 1,877 new cases, two deaths

Active cases increased by 197 to 25,384 from the day before.
COMMENT | Reconsider punitive measures against civil servants using English

COMMENT | Reconsider punitive measures against civil servants using English

M'sia will have much to lose if country regresses in English mastery.
COMMENT | Concerns over new highway in Petaling Jaya

COMMENT | Concerns over new highway in Petaling Jaya

Where are the findings, studies stating PJ needs 'congestion relief?
Free health screening for folks aged 40 and above in July

Free health screening for folks aged 40 and above in July

Health Ministry to target 1.5 million people who never had been screened.
Allow local community to harvest crocodiles - Wan Junaidi

Allow local community to harvest crocodiles - Wan Junaidi

The minister says it could help control the reptiles' population.
YOURSAY | The case of a RM5,500 designer shirt

YOURSAY | The case of a RM5,500 designer shirt

‘What in heaven’s name prompted him to get such a pricey shirt?’
Actress questions authorities' silence on Perak mining project

Actress questions authorities' silence on Perak mining project

'Why is it always the NGOs who are speaking up?'