Archive - 29 May 2022

Cleaning of chemical drums caused Sg Aur to turn blue - S'gor DOE

Cleaning of chemical drums caused Sg Aur to turn blue - S'gor DOE

It says the activity was carried out without approval.

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Saifuddin congratulates Rafizi, wants PKR election outcome respected

Saifuddin congratulates Rafizi, wants PKR election outcome respected

Next task is for new leadership to prepare for GE15, he says.

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Prabakaran unseats Tian Chua as Batu PKR chief

Prabakaran unseats Tian Chua as Batu PKR chief

Incumbent veep gets 306 votes, while his former protege-turned-rival garners 517 votes.

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LETTER | Forming PBM to help Bersatu?

LETTER | Forming PBM to help Bersatu?

Such an agreement between Muhyiddin and Zuraida is unlikely.

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Set up centre for study of journalism to boost professionalism - PM

Set up centre for study of journalism to boost professionalism - PM

Ismail Sabri says the centre can strengthen journalism in Malaysia.

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Clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque before contentious Israeli flag march

Clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque before contentious Israeli flag march

Police locked some Palestinians inside a mosque.

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Nepal plane goes missing in bad weather with 22 on board

Nepal plane goes missing in bad weather with 22 on board

Cloudy weather is preventing search helicopters from flying into the area.

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Ministry issues compounds totalling RM256,800 to chicken, egg traders

Ministry issues compounds totalling RM256,800 to chicken, egg traders

They failed to comply with the maximum price control scheme.

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PM gives assurance media free to operate without interference

PM gives assurance media free to operate without interference

Ismail Sabri says govt never prevented the media from publishing any reports.

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Unofficial: Rafizi wins PKR deputy, allies take three of four veeps

Unofficial: Rafizi wins PKR deputy, allies take three of four veeps

UPDATED 8.30PM | Rafizi garners 67,895 votes to Saifuddin's 48,797.

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Negeri MB wins Port Dickson PKR chief post despite earlier protest

Negeri MB wins Port Dickson PKR chief post despite earlier protest

Rafizi garners more votes than Saifuddin in N Sembilan, Kelantan.

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Vaccines alone are not enough against Long Covid, researchers warn

Vaccines alone are not enough against Long Covid, researchers warn

A study links vaccines to just modest reduction of Long Covid risks.

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PKR polls: Unhappy Farhash wants forensic audit after Gombak defeat

PKR polls: Unhappy Farhash wants forensic audit after Gombak defeat

He claims to have strong evidence to support his objections.

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National Journalists' Day must be 'national agenda' - Annuar

National Journalists' Day must be 'national agenda' - Annuar

It is to recognise the role of the media and journalists.

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PKR polls: Doctor defeats Hulu Selangor MP for branch head post

PKR polls: Doctor defeats Hulu Selangor MP for branch head post

The doctor defeated the incumbent by a slim 100 votes.

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Rising cost of living: Soup kitchens still operating but bracing for impact

Rising cost of living: Soup kitchens still operating but bracing for impact

Some will look at a menu suitable for the current situation.

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Student finds joy in giving free haircuts to homeless folk

Student finds joy in giving free haircuts to homeless folk

Initiative part of DBKL Hari Raya programme.

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LETTER | Building the foundation of peace

LETTER | Building the foundation of peace

Let’s build a society that respects people’s distinctiveness.

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PKR polls: S'gor MB sees off Farhash, Hans and Altimet fail in Ampang

PKR polls: S'gor MB sees off Farhash, Hans and Altimet fail in Ampang

Meanwhile, Rafizi edges ahead for party's No 2 post.

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Zuraida: Multi-ethnic ‘subsidiary’ to Bersatu was proposed to Muhyiddin

Zuraida: Multi-ethnic ‘subsidiary’ to Bersatu was proposed to Muhyiddin

'It would help Bersatu pull in multi-racial votes.'

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Saifuddin undertakes 8-day official visits to Sweden, Denmark and Norway

Saifuddin undertakes 8-day official visits to Sweden, Denmark and Norway

He will meet his counterparts in all three countries.

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Shamsul Iskandar felled as division chief, Rafizi sweeps Malacca

Shamsul Iskandar felled as division chief, Rafizi sweeps Malacca

In the race for PKR Youth chief, Adam Adli won four divisions.

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Shanghai takes further steps towards reopening, Beijing eases Covid-19 curbs

Shanghai takes further steps towards reopening, Beijing eases Covid-19 curbs

Shanghai has been under a 2-month lockdown.

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‘Don’t get too cocky’ - Hamzah hits back at Ahmad Maslan for calling Bersatu ‘weak’

‘Don’t get too cocky’ - Hamzah hits back at Ahmad Maslan for calling Bersatu ‘weak’

This is after Zuraida announced her resignation from the party.

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M'sian Daryl Kho bags top children's book award with first effort

M'sian Daryl Kho bags top children's book award with first effort

'Mist-Bound' is a story on dementia partly based on Kho's own experiences.

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MP SPEAKS | Time to inject maternal traits in political leadership

MP SPEAKS | Time to inject maternal traits in political leadership

Women have displayed leadership attributes that surpass that of men.

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UN rights chief urges China to review counter-terrorism policies

UN rights chief urges China to review counter-terrorism policies

This follows an official visit to China including the Xinjiang region.

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‘Triangle of Sadness' wins Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or

‘Triangle of Sadness' wins Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or

The film was directed by Swedish director Ruben Ostlund.

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It's about creativity, not glamour, for screenwriter Yasmin Yaacob

It's about creativity, not glamour, for screenwriter Yasmin Yaacob

MALAYSIANSKINI | Giving up sleep, juggling jobs to hone her craft.

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LETTER | Higher OPR may help the economy

LETTER | Higher OPR may help the economy

It can help control inflation in particular.

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When birds flock to a Bornean Bay

When birds flock to a Bornean Bay

Numbers of endangered migratory shorebirds are growing at Bako-Buntal Bay.

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Cops recapture Jelebu prison escapee

Cops recapture Jelebu prison escapee

The 32-year-old was arrested with 2 others this morning.

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Russia pummels eastern towns in bid to encircle Ukraine forces

Russia pummels eastern towns in bid to encircle Ukraine forces

Ukraine urges Western countries to supply forces with long-range artillery.

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Covid-19 (May 28): 1,645 new cases, 2 fatalities

Covid-19 (May 28): 1,645 new cases, 2 fatalities

Active cases stand around 25k.

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PSSC plans to deliver roadmap on child justice system - Azalina

PSSC plans to deliver roadmap on child justice system - Azalina

This comes after the PSSC's 4-day study tour to the UK on this matter.

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Drag artists speak out on Vida music video, portrayal in media

Drag artists speak out on Vida music video, portrayal in media

'Intention not to influence people to be gay, just to enjoy art.'

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MP calls for PAC inquiry on PM’s maiden working visit to Japan

MP calls for PAC inquiry on PM’s maiden working visit to Japan

Klang lawmaker says PAC can also set standards for working trips abroad.

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Real Madrid down Liverpool to claim 14th Champions League title

Real Madrid down Liverpool to claim 14th Champions League title

Liverpool started strong but failed to capitalise on advantage.

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Cops fail to extend remand for ex-diplomat detained over 102 ganja plants

Cops fail to extend remand for ex-diplomat detained over 102 ganja plants

Lawyer claims magistrate rejected the extension request due to lack of evidence.

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YOURSAY | Kit Siang and DAP should move on from Najib

YOURSAY | Kit Siang and DAP should move on from Najib

‘Stop giving Najib the celebrity status he craves.’

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