Archive - 6 June 2022

Singapore PM appoints future successor Wong as new deputy

Singapore PM appoints future successor Wong as new deputy

Wong is the current finance minister.
India's ruling party suspends official over comments about Islam

India's ruling party suspends official over comments about Islam

'The BJP strongly denounces insult of any religion.'
Rocker Amy sheds tears at concert, pays tribute to departed drummer

Rocker Amy sheds tears at concert, pays tribute to departed drummer

'Yazit liked my jokes and sardine sambal.'
Mother suddenly dies, unable to see kids become M'sian citizens

Mother suddenly dies, unable to see kids become M'sian citizens

Her last wish was for us to get citizenship - Niba
Veterans' plight: Anwar urges defence minister to act quickly

Veterans' plight: Anwar urges defence minister to act quickly

Opposition leader says issue raised in Parliament many times before.
LETTER | Bukit Kledang a bountiful nature for all

LETTER | Bukit Kledang a bountiful nature for all

Don't impose fees on people who want to enjoy nature.
'100 million personal records stolen, amend data laws immediately'

'100 million personal records stolen, amend data laws immediately'

Lembah Pantai MP vows to table bill to improve PDPA.
Employment group urges against limited agencies for Bangladesh workers

Employment group urges against limited agencies for Bangladesh workers

Association cites 2015-2017 period when problems were rife in similar system.
Perak govt mulls drawing water from Sg Perak to fill Bkt Merah dam

Perak govt mulls drawing water from Sg Perak to fill Bkt Merah dam

Nearest connection according to Google Maps is 28km long.
Perak govt pulls brake on enforcing permit to hike Bkt Kledang

Perak govt pulls brake on enforcing permit to hike Bkt Kledang

Permit for locals RM10-RM200, RM400-RM800 for foreigners.
PKR lawmaker concurs with PM, Agong has final say on GE15 date

PKR lawmaker concurs with PM, Agong has final say on GE15 date

Pasir Gudang MP says king rejected advice to dissolve Parliament before.
Palm oil association warns of losses ahead from 'severe' labour crunch

Palm oil association warns of losses ahead from 'severe' labour crunch

Group indicates plantations need about 120,000 workers to meet harvest. 
Zafrul 'abusing MOF' to give himself a leg up, says DAP

Zafrul 'abusing MOF' to give himself a leg up, says DAP

Veteran MP Loke says first time he's heard of MOF 'adopting' district.
Bangladesh battles to douse blaze at container depot that killed 41

Bangladesh battles to douse blaze at container depot that killed 41

Death toll expected to rise as several wounded in critical condition.
Govt takes cautious approach to global headwinds, food supply issues

Govt takes cautious approach to global headwinds, food supply issues

Govt has formulated multiple measures to stabilise food supplies, prices.
MPs told to update records, some see this as precursor to GE

MPs told to update records, some see this as precursor to GE

This comes amid Umno pressure to hold snap polls.
Veterans rally for pensions review, many in B40 category

Veterans rally for pensions review, many in B40 category

Organisers say many were left to fend for themselves after retirement.
Confidence deficit in country’s ability must be addressed - Agong

Confidence deficit in country’s ability must be addressed - Agong

King points out country needs stable govt to deal with this. 
LETTER | Baby Boomers, Gen X must set course for future generations

LETTER | Baby Boomers, Gen X must set course for future generations

Stop complaining, educate youth, rural folk so they can make a change. 
2022-06-06

2022-06-06

Five BN figures awarded 'Tan Sri' title

Five BN figures awarded 'Tan Sri' title

They are among 18 who are conferred on king's birthday today.
Johari: Amnesty may lead to undesirable consequences, bigger corruption

Johari: Amnesty may lead to undesirable consequences, bigger corruption

'Corruption, big or small, leads to degradation of a country's system.'
Ahmad Maslan hopes ROS gives Umno the MCA treatment

Ahmad Maslan hopes ROS gives Umno the MCA treatment

ROS approved MCA's constitutional amendment to postpone party polls until after GE.
Nine dead in 3 mass shootings across United States

Nine dead in 3 mass shootings across United States

No suspects from any of the shootings have been arrested.
Bangladesh labour deal: Bestinet says FWCMS agency list invalid

Bangladesh labour deal: Bestinet says FWCMS agency list invalid

List includes agencies owned by Bangladesh MPs and a minister's wife.

Russia strikes Kyiv for first time in weeks as battle rages in east

Russia strikes Kyiv for first time in weeks as battle rages in east

Russia claims to have targeted tanks sent by eastern European countries.
MOF 'adopts' Kuala S'gor district, approves Puncak Alam ECRL station

MOF 'adopts' Kuala S'gor district, approves Puncak Alam ECRL station

Zafrul says 'adoption' will help develop district. 
S Korea, US launch eight missiles in response to N Korea firings

S Korea, US launch eight missiles in response to N Korea firings

The North launched a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles on Sunday. 
Nur Jazlan to Nazir: Sit down and keep quiet

Nur Jazlan to Nazir: Sit down and keep quiet

Umno man wants Najib's brother to leave MACC alone.
Covid-19 (June 5): 1,358 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (June 5): 1,358 new cases, 2 deaths

Number of hospitalised Covid-19 patients lowest since Oct 4, 2020.
COMMENT | Does Nazir Razak not get it?

COMMENT | Does Nazir Razak not get it?

We're dealing with a corruption system with few honest men and women. 
Umno's the one pressing PM for early polls but DAP gets blame - Loke

Umno's the one pressing PM for early polls but DAP gets blame - Loke

DAP has never disputed Agong's power, says party sec-gen. 
Go all out to enforce minimum wage, ex-minister tells Putrajaya

Go all out to enforce minimum wage, ex-minister tells Putrajaya

Kulasegaran says the non-compliance now is so obvious.
YOURSAY | For Dr M, it’s either Anwar or the Chinese

YOURSAY | For Dr M, it’s either Anwar or the Chinese

‘But it’s he who self-inflicted the demise of his own premiership.’
Muhyiddin disputes coup effort

Muhyiddin disputes coup effort

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