Archive - 2 June 2022

Investor worries among factors of ringgit depreciation - Zafrul

Investor worries among factors of ringgit depreciation - Zafrul

Ringgit expected to remain stable, continue to strengthen, minister says.
Queen Elizabeth waves to crowds, Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

Queen Elizabeth waves to crowds, Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

'I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me.'
KJ: M'sia must consider 3 factors before GE

KJ: M'sia must consider 3 factors before GE

Stay in your lane, minister tells those calling for GE.
Minister: Authorities should investigate alleged rape by footballer

Minister: Authorities should investigate alleged rape by footballer

Suspect reportedly detained at Kota Bharu.
Nicol ready to produce next great M'sian squash hope

Nicol ready to produce next great M'sian squash hope

Nicol David Organisation empowers children from low, middle-income families.
Bangladesh labour deal: Minister says cabinet to decide on agencies

Bangladesh labour deal: Minister says cabinet to decide on agencies

Bangladesh informed of measures to safeguard worker welfare - Saravanan.
Zuraida to discuss cabinet post with PM soon

Zuraida to discuss cabinet post with PM soon

The minister just arrived back from Turkey.
GST comeback needs to be implemented in a targeted way - Customs

GST comeback needs to be implemented in a targeted way - Customs

Take into account timing and ringgit strength, says Subromaniam.
Why 'unnecessary bureaucracy' to donate to schools, asks Sim

Why 'unnecessary bureaucracy' to donate to schools, asks Sim

Procedures make it difficult for elected reps to help schools.
102 ganja plants: Legal letter seeks ex-diplomat to be spared

102 ganja plants: Legal letter seeks ex-diplomat to be spared

The letter also seeks a lesser offence for his son.
Countries to request ILO to probe alleged Xinjiang labour abuses: sources

Countries to request ILO to probe alleged Xinjiang labour abuses: sources

China denies accusations of labour abuse in the province.
Where is the RM1.5k? - Contract worker group cries foul

Where is the RM1.5k? - Contract worker group cries foul

Group says cleaners, security guards not getting minimum wage.
LETTER | Empowering rural economy on road to self-sufficiency

LETTER | Empowering rural economy on road to self-sufficiency

It is the key to achieving a sustainable economy.
Russia tightens grip on Ukrainian city, raps US for supplying rockets

Russia tightens grip on Ukrainian city, raps US for supplying rockets

Russia accuses US of adding 'fuel to fire'.
French authorities seek MLA over alleged corruption in MRT, LRT projects

French authorities seek MLA over alleged corruption in MRT, LRT projects

However, Azam Baki says he can't disclose any names or companies.
Zuraida: Malaysia to maintain status quo on biodiesel mandate

Zuraida: Malaysia to maintain status quo on biodiesel mandate

The ministry will also remain committed to implementing Malaysia’s National Biofuels Policy. 
Covid in North Korea likely 'getting worse, not better' - WHO

Covid in North Korea likely 'getting worse, not better' - WHO

North Korea, however, claims Covid wave has abated.
"Kasihi Autism Bersama Champs" an initiative to support the Malaysian autism community

"Kasihi Autism Bersama Champs" an initiative to support the Malaysian autism community

Over 200 hand painted art created by autistic children were displayed as part of this year's fundraiser
Trial data: Chinese mRNA Covid booster stronger against Omicron than Sinovac

Trial data: Chinese mRNA Covid booster stronger against Omicron than Sinovac

Neutralising antibody level was 4.4-fold higher with ARCoV. 
PT3 exam abolished, MOE to enhance school-based assessment

PT3 exam abolished, MOE to enhance school-based assessment

School-Based Assessment (PBS) comprises 3 components.
UEM Sunrise partners with Affin Bank’s Home Step Fast/i to foster home ownership

UEM Sunrise partners with Affin Bank’s Home Step Fast/i to foster home ownership

UEM Sunrise partners with Affin Bank in the ‘Home Step Fast/i’ campaign to introduce a financing solution that provides for lower financial commitment for new home buyers.
Canada says Chinese warplanes harassed its patrol aircraft

Canada says Chinese warplanes harassed its patrol aircraft

Canadian aircraft monitoring N Korea sanction evasions.
Free Covid-19 tests for haj pilgrims at MOH facilities

Free Covid-19 tests for haj pilgrims at MOH facilities

They can contact district health office or Tabung Haji for more information. 

Father seeks RM25m from govt over ex-wife running off with kids to NZ

Father seeks RM25m from govt over ex-wife running off with kids to NZ

He claims Immigration officer complicit in helping ex-wife.
Annuar admits to 'disobeying' Zahid at BN convention

Annuar admits to 'disobeying' Zahid at BN convention

Umno minister claims he was not the only one to do so.
Govt has lost its way, rues academician

Govt has lost its way, rues academician

'Leaders should focus on policies to solve issues plaguing the country.'
COMMENT | What is pragmatic about the big tent?

COMMENT | What is pragmatic about the big tent?

The big tent sounds like a suicide pact.
Make mental health screening mandatory in GLCs, agencies - PBM

Make mental health screening mandatory in GLCs, agencies - PBM

This comes after a worrying trend of suicide cases in recent months. 
'Cap ayam' BN-led govt failed to control chicken prices - Amanah Youth

'Cap ayam' BN-led govt failed to control chicken prices - Amanah Youth

BN’s the one with a ‘fowl’ reputation, says Azam Mektar.
Ceiling price for chicken and eggs to end on June 30

Ceiling price for chicken and eggs to end on June 30

Originally, price control is supposed to end on June 5.

MACC probing 25 cases on Covid-19 management - Azam

MACC probing 25 cases on Covid-19 management - Azam

Cases include face mask procurement and supply.
Scrapping chicken subsidies proof of policy failure, say MPs

Scrapping chicken subsidies proof of policy failure, say MPs

Industry players say scheme was too complicated, many applications rejected.
ADUN SPEAKS | GST is wrong cure for our economic woes

ADUN SPEAKS | GST is wrong cure for our economic woes

It punishes the poor, and doesn’t benefit the overall economy.
MMA advises public against panic buying amid medicine shortage

MMA advises public against panic buying amid medicine shortage

Shortage due to a surge in both global and local demand.
COMMENT | Bhutan banned smoking and it didn’t go so well

COMMENT | Bhutan banned smoking and it didn’t go so well

Could the solution be as effective as it was simple?

Muslim teachers group appeals over validity of vernacular schools

Muslim teachers group appeals over validity of vernacular schools

I-Guru is not satisfied with Kota Bharu High Court's ruling.
COMMENT | Journalists are not slaves of state nor pawns of the market

COMMENT | Journalists are not slaves of state nor pawns of the market

It is to the people that they are responsible for, above all.
Prolexus appoints new Executive and Independent Director

Prolexus appoints new Executive and Independent Director

Bursa Malaysia Main Market listed company Prolexus Bhd (“Prolexus” or “Group”) has today announced the appointment of Datuk Au Yee Boon as the new Executive Director and Dato’ Low Chin Koon as the Independent Director.
Anti-hopping law: Cabinet wants select committee to refine bill

Anti-hopping law: Cabinet wants select committee to refine bill

Special select committee will deliberate on those two issues on June 7.
Manufacturers back GST 2.0, suggest 4pct rate

Manufacturers back GST 2.0, suggest 4pct rate

FFM says the rate would be conducive.
Report: Wan Saiful, Mas Ermieyati among nominees to replace Zuraida

Report: Wan Saiful, Mas Ermieyati among nominees to replace Zuraida

Bersatu also nominates Alor Gajah MP and its Terengganu chief.
Gunman kills four in Oklahoma medical centre, police say

Gunman kills four in Oklahoma medical centre, police say

Quick response helped ensure more people were not harmed.
Ex-Limkokwing students demand RM7.5m over accreditation issues

Ex-Limkokwing students demand RM7.5m over accreditation issues

Five more students join letter of demand sent last year.
Nigerian succeeds in quashing deportation order

Nigerian succeeds in quashing deportation order

Court allows Momoh’s judicial review bid against Immigration Dept’s order.
Depp scores near-total victory in US defamation case against ex-wife Heard

Depp scores near-total victory in US defamation case against ex-wife Heard

The actor wins more than US$10 million in damages. 
Climate change threatens the health of billions of people

Climate change threatens the health of billions of people

Climate change threatens the health of billions of people, especially those who contribute least to climate change, but many strategies to cut greenhouse gas emissions can improve health in the near term.
Covid-19 (June 1): 1,809 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (June 1): 1,809 new cases, 2 deaths

Hospitalisation under the 1,000 mark for four straight days.
Lack of political will behind long wait for anti-sexual harassment law

Lack of political will behind long wait for anti-sexual harassment law

One problem is that sexual harassment is only seen as 'women's issue'.
COMMENT | It’s time to resurrect GST

COMMENT | It’s time to resurrect GST

‘There is much to be gained and little, if any, to be lost.’
Vietnam develops African swine fever vaccine for commercial use

Vietnam develops African swine fever vaccine for commercial use

It aims to be the first country to commercially produce and export the vaccine.
Infections jumping from animals to humans more frequently, warns WHO

Infections jumping from animals to humans more frequently, warns WHO

'Both disease emergence and disease amplification factors have increased.'
YOURSAY | With 'thieves' among them, BN seeks to change narrative

YOURSAY | With 'thieves' among them, BN seeks to change narrative

'Race-based politics and handouts have been proven formula.'
Nearly 700,000 people displaced in Myanmar fighting - OCHA

Nearly 700,000 people displaced in Myanmar fighting - OCHA

Various parts of Myanmar are also witnessing an escalation in fighting.
JKNS to await MACC report before acting on funeral management bribes

JKNS to await MACC report before acting on funeral management bribes

MACC detained 6 JKNS staff for soliciting bribes to manage funerals.
Pushing for polls during inflation is selfish, Nazri pans Umno comrades

Pushing for polls during inflation is selfish, Nazri pans Umno comrades

Priority is to solve rakyat's economic woes, says Padang Rengas MP.
Ismail & Zahid's GE15 merry-go-round

Ismail & Zahid's GE15 merry-go-round

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