Archive - 5 June 2022

Sewage an issue for T'ganu islands but not cause of sick tourists - exco

Sewage an issue for T'ganu islands but not cause of sick tourists - exco

Ariffin Deraman says it is illogical to link the issue.

I never claimed to have majority to come back as PM - Muhyiddin

I never claimed to have majority to come back as PM - Muhyiddin

But he admits discussing planning direct fights against BN for GE15. 
M'sia to lead development of clinical trials of drugs to treat dengue

M'sia to lead development of clinical trials of drugs to treat dengue

Trials are expected to take between six months and a year. 

PM says didn't want to overstep Agong's power after GE15 flip-flop claim

PM says didn't want to overstep Agong's power after GE15 flip-flop claim

Ismail Sabri adds it's constitutionally wrong for him to announce the date.
Even Aziz Bari's wife can contest in Tambun - Faizal

Even Aziz Bari's wife can contest in Tambun - Faizal

Minister points out anyone can contest in a democracy. 
Putin warns West: Russia will strike harder if longer-range missiles supplied

Putin warns West: Russia will strike harder if longer-range missiles supplied

'We'll strike at those targets which we've not yet been hitting.'
UK PM could face leadership challenge in party

UK PM could face leadership challenge in party

Party officials have slotted a vote on Wednesday. 
Another Sabah rep quits Warisan

Another Sabah rep quits Warisan

Kukusan rep Rina Jainal has joined Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah.
Lim accepts Shahidan's invite to visit mitigation efforts in KL

Lim accepts Shahidan's invite to visit mitigation efforts in KL

Kepong MP wants to know why another mega tunnel is being planned. 
PM: Environmental violations need to be addressed with stricter laws

PM: Environmental violations need to be addressed with stricter laws

He cites the park turning into a garbage dump by irresponsible parties.
GLC senior executive, wife detained over alleged RM600k bribe

GLC senior executive, wife detained over alleged RM600k bribe

This is over appointing a transport company for a product distribution job.

MP calls 5-day response time to data leak report ‘unacceptable’

MP calls 5-day response time to data leak report ‘unacceptable’

Fahmi says govt should have responded within 24 hours.
Curb spread of reincarnation concept among Muslims - Penang mufti

Curb spread of reincarnation concept among Muslims - Penang mufti

He wants the religious authorities to take prompt action.
PM: GST reimplementation only being studied, not decided

PM: GST reimplementation only being studied, not decided

Ismail Sabri says no announcement govt will reimplement the tax.
Zacharevic pieces Scrabble tiles to form artwork on haze pollution

Zacharevic pieces Scrabble tiles to form artwork on haze pollution

Artist's latest mural aims to combat transboundary haze pollution. 
Sixteen killed, scores injured in Bangladesh container depot fire

Sixteen killed, scores injured in Bangladesh container depot fire

There were also multiple container explosions at the depot.
'You continue to make history': Prince Charles pays tribute to mum

'You continue to make history': Prince Charles pays tribute to mum

There have been 14 prime ministers and 14 US presidents during her reign.
Youth and Sports Ministry strives to tackle corruption among youths

Youth and Sports Ministry strives to tackle corruption among youths

Between 2020 and June 3 this year, 275 youths arrested for corruption.
'Appalled' MP asks AG to withdraw federal counsel from Ain suit

'Appalled' MP asks AG to withdraw federal counsel from Ain suit

This is as teacher, ex-headmistress are being sued in personal capacity. 
WWF-Malaysia Eco Champions created pathways toward net zero emissions

WWF-Malaysia Eco Champions created pathways toward net zero emissions

This year, themed #OnlyOneEarth, World Environment Day highlights the need to reset the balance with nature through transformative changes in how we eat, live, work and move around. 
Pregnant woman found dead with gunshot wound in car

Pregnant woman found dead with gunshot wound in car

Police alerted to discovery of the body in Pasir Mas yesterday afternoon. 
Shafie: Warisan needs to strengthen first, choose sides later

Shafie: Warisan needs to strengthen first, choose sides later

Shafie responds to Harapan's statement over Warisan distancing from opposition.
Harpsichordist to the stars Ng Kah Ming strikes right chord

Harpsichordist to the stars Ng Kah Ming strikes right chord

MALAYSIANSKINI | Ng trades engineering career for love of Baroque music. 
Australia says Chinese fighter jet intercepted surveillance craft in May

Australia says Chinese fighter jet intercepted surveillance craft in May

The Chinese fighter had intercepted the Australian aircraft in international airspace.
Hundreds gather to mark Tiananmen anniversary in Taiwan

Hundreds gather to mark Tiananmen anniversary in Taiwan

Chinese-run Hong Kong deployed heavy security to prevent any protest.
Man allegedly murders, dismembers mother over estate row

Man allegedly murders, dismembers mother over estate row

The woman's body was cut up into at least 15 pieces.
COMMENT | Women as born leaders

COMMENT | Women as born leaders

Nurulhidayah should not stand in the way of other women. 
Shahidan invites Lip Eng, critics to see flood solutions already in place

Shahidan invites Lip Eng, critics to see flood solutions already in place

Efforts to tackle flash floods not just empty promises, minister assures. 
Covid-19 (June 4): 1,591 new cases, 5 new deaths

Covid-19 (June 4): 1,591 new cases, 5 new deaths

Active cases continue to be on the downtrend.
COMMENT | Will there be accountability from subsidy removals?

COMMENT | Will there be accountability from subsidy removals?

Govt should open books and account for every sen saved.
Musk backtracks on job cuts, says Tesla salaried staff to be 'fairly flat'

Musk backtracks on job cuts, says Tesla salaried staff to be 'fairly flat'

On Friday, Musk sent email to Tesla executives on a 10 pct job cut.
As forests disappear, photographer steps up to save orchids

As forests disappear, photographer steps up to save orchids

Malaysia has lost about 29 pct of tree cover since 2001.
World Environment Day: Steven Wong's love for reptiles, amphibians

World Environment Day: Steven Wong's love for reptiles, amphibians

They may not be cuddly but they are an important part of the ecosystem.

Annuar: Refer to MOU's articles 2, 3 to avoid expiry date confusion

Annuar: Refer to MOU's articles 2, 3 to avoid expiry date confusion

Minister shares MOU documents on FB for those 'lazy to read'. 
Compulsory anti-corruption course for tertiary students starting 2023

Compulsory anti-corruption course for tertiary students starting 2023

It will give students better understanding of corruption's impact.
YOURSAY | Expect more legal challenges over vernacular schools

YOURSAY | Expect more legal challenges over vernacular schools

'This matter is far from being settled.'