Archive - 8 June 2022

KINIGUIDE | What is the Bon Odori festival?

KINIGUIDE | What is the Bon Odori festival?

After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid-19 pandemic, festival making a comeback.
Parliament reforms: Wan Junaidi picked to engage stakeholders

Parliament reforms: Wan Junaidi picked to engage stakeholders

Engagement sessions must be settled before parliament reconvenes.
Zafrul denies rumours of his political ambition

Zafrul denies rumours of his political ambition

There are rumours circulating that he plans to contest in GE15.
Issues raised by veterans involve several ministries - Hishammuddin

Issues raised by veterans involve several ministries - Hishammuddin

He says the issues cannot be resolved by Defence Ministry alone.
Highway firms finalise terms of sale and purchase agreement - Gamuda

Highway firms finalise terms of sale and purchase agreement - Gamuda

Sale of LDP, Sprint dependant on outcome of Litrak EGM.
Finance minister: Govt still studying all tax systems, including GST

Finance minister: Govt still studying all tax systems, including GST

Fastest GST can be reimplemented is 6 months after greenlight, he adds.
MOF to gather input from stakeholders on Budget 2023 - Zafrul

MOF to gather input from stakeholders on Budget 2023 - Zafrul

The 2023 Pre-Budget Tour will begin soon, he says.
RON97 price at record high - RM4.72 per litre

RON97 price at record high - RM4.72 per litre

But RON95 and diesel remain at RM2.05 per litre and RM2.15 per litre respectively.
S'gor ruler sees no issue with Bon Odori, orders Jais to not obstruct fest

S'gor ruler sees no issue with Bon Odori, orders Jais to not obstruct fest

The sultan feels that festival is not a risk to Muslims in the country.
MP to Sidek: Here's something you can do, return RM30k wages

MP to Sidek: Here's something you can do, return RM30k wages

Lim Lip Eng takes the ex-top civil servant to task over his 1MDB stint.
1MDB forfeiture: Rosmah gives up claim on diamond bracelet

1MDB forfeiture: Rosmah gives up claim on diamond bracelet

Lebanese jewellery company Global Royalty Trading SAL also claiming for the bracelet.
Court rejects petition challenging outcome of Sungai Udang state seat

Court rejects petition challenging outcome of Sungai Udang state seat

Court finds allegations against the rep baseless.
Monetary policy remains accommodative of economy - BNM

Monetary policy remains accommodative of economy - BNM

Crucial to normalise interest rate to stimulate the economy, says deputy governor.

Paxlovid treatment for Covid-19 to be offered in private hospitals for free

Paxlovid treatment for Covid-19 to be offered in private hospitals for free

The antiviral has been used in gov't hospitals since April 15.
Youth leader from Modi's party arrested for anti-Muslim comments

Youth leader from Modi's party arrested for anti-Muslim comments

Harshit Srivastava was nabbed in Kanpur city.
Saravanan promises one week approval for migrant workers

Saravanan promises one week approval for migrant workers

Issues with 14 source countries resolved, says the minister. 
100 Orang Asli gather at PM's office, TNB to address dam fears

100 Orang Asli gather at PM's office, TNB to address dam fears

The group submits a memorandum to PMO.
COMMENT | Money for nothing - not quite the right directors

COMMENT | Money for nothing - not quite the right directors

Millions of M'sians barely earn enough but others have enough for luxuries, extravagance.
Covid vaccine rights waiver within reach, WTO chief says ahead of meeting

Covid vaccine rights waiver within reach, WTO chief says ahead of meeting

WTO's biennial meeting was twice delayed by Covid-19.
Hishammuddin: Cabinet meeting today did not discuss Zuraida

Hishammuddin: Cabinet meeting today did not discuss Zuraida

'Priority is on the issue of price hikes of goods.'
Boost Helps Malaysians Save on Monthly Household Bills and Daily Necessities via Accelerated Boost Star Earnings

Boost Helps Malaysians Save on Monthly Household Bills and Daily Necessities via Accelerated Boost Star Earnings

At a time when the rising cost of living is on the mind of every Malaysian, Boost is doing its part to help the rakyat sustain their livelihood through accelerated Boost Star earnings of up to 68x, with over 100 million Boost Stars available to be earned throughout the whole month of June. 
LETTER | Life on land: Why does it matter in M’sia?

LETTER | Life on land: Why does it matter in M’sia?

Well-managed protected areas promote healthy ecosystems.
Lawyer not 'good enough': Jamal represents himself in suit

Lawyer not 'good enough': Jamal represents himself in suit

July 26 decision in RM1 million defamation suit by Teresa Kok.
Mermaids dance for World Ocean Day

Mermaids dance for World Ocean Day

KINILENS | Divers in costume perform to raise ocean pollution awareness. 
Not even politicians have right to restrict freedom of expression - minister

Not even politicians have right to restrict freedom of expression - minister

It's enshrined in our Federal Constitution, says Wan Junaidi.
NetApp simplifies hybrid cloud operations

NetApp simplifies hybrid cloud operations

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced continued innovations and solutions to provide enterprises with more simplicity, more security and more flexibility for their hybrid multicloud environments.
Statistics show majority of Malaysian diaspora are women

Statistics show majority of Malaysian diaspora are women

It also shows some have opted not to return. 
Ex-chief sec explains why he thought 1MDB a 'political funding' for BN

Ex-chief sec explains why he thought 1MDB a 'political funding' for BN

UPDATED 3.32PM | 'Govt policy is the policy of the party in power,' Sidek Hassan testifies.
Former diplomat, son charged with growing 102 cannabis plants

Former diplomat, son charged with growing 102 cannabis plants

Duo earlier charged with trafficking ganja, possessing cannabis oil.
MOF mulls tabling fiscal responsibility bill at next session - Zafrul

MOF mulls tabling fiscal responsibility bill at next session - Zafrul

Minister says it will improve tax compliance and boost collection.
Nazri: Want snap polls? Seek royal assent yourself

Nazri: Want snap polls? Seek royal assent yourself

'It was disrespectful for some Umno leaders to keep pressuring PM.' 
Offensive remarks don't represent govt's view - Indian High Com

Offensive remarks don't represent govt's view - Indian High Com

'The govt of India accords the highest respect to all religions.'
Najib’s ‘good heart’ got me on 1MDB advisory board: Ex-member

Najib’s ‘good heart’ got me on 1MDB advisory board: Ex-member

UPDATED 1.55PM | Sidek explains Najib thought he should be compensated for his 'low' KSN pay.
MSI launches MSIology: Ahead of the curve to unveil the most powerful premium HX Series Laptops with the latest 12th Gen Intel® HX series processor

MSI launches MSIology: Ahead of the curve to unveil the most powerful premium HX Series Laptops with the latest 12th Gen Intel® HX series processor

MSI announces the latest HX series laptops with 12th Gen Intel® HX series Processor today.
Anti-hopping bill draft: Mission accomplished, July sitting mooted

Anti-hopping bill draft: Mission accomplished, July sitting mooted

Wan Junaidi says all questions raised by cabinet have been resolved. 
US gun reform: Actor McConaughey, relatives of victims urge lawmakers to act

US gun reform: Actor McConaughey, relatives of victims urge lawmakers to act

'Make the loss of these lives matter.' 
Umno-PAS formula for Selangor no longer applies: Noh

Umno-PAS formula for Selangor no longer applies: Noh

'It's because PAS is now with PN.'
Zelenskiy vows to retake territory in Ukraine's east

Zelenskiy vows to retake territory in Ukraine's east

Defenders are finding it hard to repel Russian attacks in Sievierodonetsk.
India's BJP asks officials to exercise caution on religious issues after protests

India's BJP asks officials to exercise caution on religious issues after protests

 Islamic nations demanded apologies from the Indian government.
Inspired by Jacques Cousteau, Nicolas Pilcher made the sea his life

Inspired by Jacques Cousteau, Nicolas Pilcher made the sea his life

How sea creatures adapt to their environment is amazing.
'PBS more inclusive, comprehensive in evaluating student potential'

'PBS more inclusive, comprehensive in evaluating student potential'

New learning method to give more accurate indication of students' level. 
Sarawak civil service to continue using English officially

Sarawak civil service to continue using English officially

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari defends the use of English.
COMMENT | How preferential voting system stems extremist politics

COMMENT | How preferential voting system stems extremist politics

In Australia, it helps moderates defeat extremists. 
Zafrul contesting Kuala S’gor? Not sure yet but determination is there - Jamal

Zafrul contesting Kuala S’gor? Not sure yet but determination is there - Jamal

'All decisions will be decided by the party leadership.'
Covid-19 (June 7): 1,128 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (June 7): 1,128 new cases, 9 deaths

There have been 23 Covid-19 deaths reported in a week. 
World Bank slashes global growth forecast to 2.9pct, warns of 'stagflation' risk

World Bank slashes global growth forecast to 2.9pct, warns of 'stagflation' risk

Russia's invasion of Ukraine compounded the damage from Covid-19.
COMMENT | The hypocrisy of Zahid’s 'original Malaysia'

COMMENT | The hypocrisy of Zahid’s 'original Malaysia'

Could GE15 return us to nepotism, cronyism, public corruption?
World Oceans Day: Diving into the importance of marine education

World Oceans Day: Diving into the importance of marine education

'If we don't look after the ocean, we lose its benefits.'
YOURSAY | Bon Odori – another culture war to divide M’sians

YOURSAY | Bon Odori – another culture war to divide M’sians

‘Even Middle East, the birthplace of Islam, is more pragmatic and inclusive.’
'Premature to talk about barring MPs with court cases from Parliament'

'Premature to talk about barring MPs with court cases from Parliament'

The bar is one of the government’s proposals, says Law Minister Wan Junaidi.
'Buah terap': DNA study confirms what the Iban, Dusun knew all along

'Buah terap': DNA study confirms what the Iban, Dusun knew all along

This underscores the importance of engagement with indigenous peoples.
Bon Odori festival can lead to polytheism - Penang mufti

Bon Odori festival can lead to polytheism - Penang mufti

'Muslims must always preserve the purity of their Islamic faith.'
Najib tries to nullify SRC trial

Najib tries to nullify SRC trial

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