Archive - 3 June 2022

Amnesty, 'shoot to kill' anti-graft plan if another Razak son in power

Amnesty, 'shoot to kill' anti-graft plan if another Razak son in power

Nazir says similar plan successfully implemented in Hong Kong.
Nazir backs restoring GST 'in the right way'

Nazir backs restoring GST 'in the right way'

He said it was one of Harapan's mistakes in government.
Feeling 'super bad' about economy, Musk wants to cut 10pct of Tesla jobs

Feeling 'super bad' about economy, Musk wants to cut 10pct of Tesla jobs

Tesla currently employs some 100,000 workers.
Ukraine waits for West to tip balance against Russia after 100 days of war

Ukraine waits for West to tip balance against Russia after 100 days of war

Ukrainian officials fear the relief may not come quickly enough.
Valens Myotein Bioactive Whey Protein: Now available in Mini Starter Packs

Valens Myotein Bioactive Whey Protein: Now available in Mini Starter Packs

It is now available in a mini Starter Pack of 14 sachets at most pharmacies throughout Malaysia, along with its 300g tin and 30 sachet box set. 
Govt approves 200k migrant workers for 'unpopular sectors'

Govt approves 200k migrant workers for 'unpopular sectors'

Minister Saravanan says some jobs have been open for over a year.
GST: Hadi hopes govt will make appropriate consideration

GST: Hadi hopes govt will make appropriate consideration

'Consider the welfare of the people, especially the low-income group.'
Cabinet agrees in principle to 3 parliamentary reforms - minister

Cabinet agrees in principle to 3 parliamentary reforms - minister

UPDATED 5.15PM | The reforms include a draft code of ethics for MPs.
'Najib admits guilt' - Rafizi reads between the lines

'Najib admits guilt' - Rafizi reads between the lines

Push for early polls confirms ‘royal pardon’ plan, he claims.
Zero cost in M'sia, Saravanan says no control over migrant source countries

Zero cost in M'sia, Saravanan says no control over migrant source countries

'In their countries, their agents will handle.'
COMMENT | Wakeup call to M'sians: Brain drain is only a symptom

COMMENT | Wakeup call to M'sians: Brain drain is only a symptom

Policymakers have demonstrated their disinterest in the brain drain phenomenon.
Graphjet will be the key supplier of raw materials for Toyoda’s carbon neutral mobility products

Graphjet will be the key supplier of raw materials for Toyoda’s carbon neutral mobility products

Japan’s developer and manufacturer of pure electric vehicle (EV) and electric motorcycles, Toyoda Trike Inc (“Toyoda”) will work together with Graphjet Technology Sdn Bhd (“Graphjet Technology”) to ensure the supply of raw materials for its electric bicycle rollout in Malaysia would be sufficient.
Ex-diplomat, son charged with drug trafficking

Ex-diplomat, son charged with drug trafficking

Duo faces possibility of death penalty for trafficking cannabis oil.
If Dr M kept promises, Anwar would've had majority - Saifuddin

If Dr M kept promises, Anwar would've had majority - Saifuddin

'Mahathir didn't keep promise to relinquish PM post to Anwar.'
Sabah Harapan lawmakers sue Putrajaya over 40pct revenue sharing

Sabah Harapan lawmakers sue Putrajaya over 40pct revenue sharing

They claim gov't's reneging on deal resulted in poorer Sabah.
Cops urged to quickly shed light on Vinosiny's death - lawyer

Cops urged to quickly shed light on Vinosiny's death - lawyer

Family held prayers at UUM hostel yesterday.
MOH refutes medicine shortage claim

MOH refutes medicine shortage claim

Demand up for some products but alternatives available, says MOH.
LETTER | Chief Justice, the Queen's Counsel must be rejected

LETTER | Chief Justice, the Queen's Counsel must be rejected

Laidlaw’s appointment will delay decision of apex court.
RTD to enforce rush hour heavy vehicle ban in KL

RTD to enforce rush hour heavy vehicle ban in KL

Ban will apply to heavy vehicles exceeding 7,500kg.
Radzi: There was never any quotas for contract of service teachers

Radzi: There was never any quotas for contract of service teachers

It’s just priority is given to education majors, he says.
Lazada partners with MPS to make shopping online for health and wellness products safe and secure

Lazada partners with MPS to make shopping online for health and wellness products safe and secure

Lazada Malaysia and Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable consumers to shop online safely, confidently and conveniently.
Shafee down with Covid, Najib’s 1MDB audit trial vacated

Shafee down with Covid, Najib’s 1MDB audit trial vacated

Court fixed June 14 for hearing, says Wan Aizuddin.
LETTER | GE15: Time to rise on own merits rather than form 'kongsi' party

LETTER | GE15: Time to rise on own merits rather than form 'kongsi' party

'Kongsi' ideas only reflect an erosion of leadership.
COMMENT | Nurulhidayah is a disgrace to all women

COMMENT | Nurulhidayah is a disgrace to all women

'Despite her millions, money cannot buy common sense.'
US updates fact sheet again, says does not support Taiwan independence

US updates fact sheet again, says does not support Taiwan independence

Washington has no formal ties with Taipei.
Dr M: If not for Anwar, I'd still be PM

Dr M: If not for Anwar, I'd still be PM

He blames Anwar for not supporting him upon Agong's enquiry.
New highway projects to be fully funded by concessionaires - Fadillah

New highway projects to be fully funded by concessionaires - Fadillah

The minister says gov't will not give any financial assistance.
Minister: 3 to 5-year construction of KL tunnel to fight floods

Minister: 3 to 5-year construction of KL tunnel to fight floods

Shahidan brings back flood mitigation ideas from Japan.
No expiry date for govt-opposition MOU, says Annuar

No expiry date for govt-opposition MOU, says Annuar

Agreement was no GE15 before July 31, he says.
BN should advocate reforms, reject political patronage - analysts

BN should advocate reforms, reject political patronage - analysts

Old faces should step down for Umno's longevity - Phoon.
ADUN SPEAKS | Zahid's daughter is wrong, women 'boleh'

ADUN SPEAKS | Zahid's daughter is wrong, women 'boleh'

Society is quick to put labels on women who speak their minds.
Economists disagree with reintroduction of GST

Economists disagree with reintroduction of GST

Tax the rich, don't tax essential goods, they say.
COMMENT | How malapportionment devalues your vote

COMMENT | How malapportionment devalues your vote

Undi18 significantly altered electorate composition of our constituencies.
Launch announcement: EMAS eKYC API OnDemand

Launch announcement: EMAS eKYC API OnDemand

Innov8tif is proud to announce the launch of EMAS eKYC API OnDemand — an online service that empowers small-medium enterprises (SMEs) with the ability to incorporate client identity verification services into their mobile platforms or digital products.
Covid-19 (June 2): 1,877 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (June 2): 1,877 new cases, 2 deaths

Active Covid-19 cases has been relatively stable over the past week.
Amid food crisis, an 'invisible fortune' is being robbed

Amid food crisis, an 'invisible fortune' is being robbed

Perak govt plans to convert 1,045 acres of farming lands to develop tech park.

COMMENT | Najib, here’s the definition of ‘stealing’

COMMENT | Najib, here’s the definition of ‘stealing’

When you take something that’s not yours without permission, that’s theft.
Private Covid-19 vaccination cost includes other charges

Private Covid-19 vaccination cost includes other charges

These include consultation fees and service charges as well.
YOURSAY | After PKR polls, now comes the hard part

YOURSAY | After PKR polls, now comes the hard part

‘Welcome back Rafizi, but you must learn to pace yourself.’
Import bans: US CBP action based on 'credible sources'

Import bans: US CBP action based on 'credible sources'

Analysis was done until reasonable level of suspicion of forced labour.
Chicken breeders hope for free-floating chicken prices as subsidy ends

Chicken breeders hope for free-floating chicken prices as subsidy ends

The 60 sen per kilo subsidy for breeders ended on Feb 5.
Drought: Water supply in Klang Valley sufficient for eight months - LUAS

Drought: Water supply in Klang Valley sufficient for eight months - LUAS

Water supply would be obtained through dams, reservoirs and groundwater.
GST comeback?

GST comeback?

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