Archive - 9 June 2022

UKSB director: We paid Zahid as it was good for business

UKSB director: We paid Zahid as it was good for business

Zahid did not ask for money directly, says witness.
BNM, banks, authorities increase cooperation to curb fraud

BNM, banks, authorities increase cooperation to curb fraud

Public advised to be vigilant in safeguarding personal banking info.
M'sia detects first cases of highly infectious Omicron subvariants

M'sia detects first cases of highly infectious Omicron subvariants

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says the risk factors remain the same.
Govt to set up chicken stockpile to address supply shortage

Govt to set up chicken stockpile to address supply shortage

It is among several measures to address shortage and price hikes.
Cops arrest student over baby dumping

Cops arrest student over baby dumping

The baby is reportedly healthy and in stable condition.
PIKOM signs MoU with Malaysiakini and Digital News Asia to boost WCIT 2022

PIKOM signs MoU with Malaysiakini and Digital News Asia to boost WCIT 2022

Meet world-class speakers, build partners and grow your business at WCIT 2022!

Minister urges more logistics, offices to enhance witness protection

Minister urges more logistics, offices to enhance witness protection

Wan Junaidi calls for more branches of the Protection Division.
5 new mission heads to receive appointment letters on June 20 - minister

5 new mission heads to receive appointment letters on June 20 - minister

They include the mission heads to Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Japan.
UK govt sends Queen Elizabeth a music box to celebrate her jubilee

UK govt sends Queen Elizabeth a music box to celebrate her jubilee

The box contains portraits of the 14 British PMs she met during her reign.
AmBank converted US$710m into RM2.1b for 'private client' - banker

AmBank converted US$710m into RM2.1b for 'private client' - banker

The 1MDB trial witness did not specify who the client was.
Two M'sian trust schools shortlisted for World's Best School Prizes

Two M'sian trust schools shortlisted for World's Best School Prizes

Majority of students in both schools from lower-income groups.
US and China likely to trade blows at Asian security meeting

US and China likely to trade blows at Asian security meeting

Taiwan and Ukraine war will likely take centre stage.
India ruling party woman in more trouble after Prophet Muhammad remarks

India ruling party woman in more trouble after Prophet Muhammad remarks

Delhi police have received complaints.
FAO: Fertiliser costs could prolong global food tensions

FAO: Fertiliser costs could prolong global food tensions

It could worsen food security in poorer countries.
Petronas doubles capex to nearly RM60b for 2022

Petronas doubles capex to nearly RM60b for 2022

10 percent will be spent on clean energy spaces.
Eight Perlis state reps sworn in as executive councillors

Eight Perlis state reps sworn in as executive councillors

The BN reps were sworn in before the Raja of Perlis.
VLN graft case: Zahid pleads not guilty to amended charge

VLN graft case: Zahid pleads not guilty to amended charge

The amendment involves a change of date of the offence. 
Bersatu leader: Party has no more issues with anti-hopping bill

Bersatu leader: Party has no more issues with anti-hopping bill

Definition of party-hopping initially raised concerns.
Thailand legalises growing, consumption of marijuana

Thailand legalises growing, consumption of marijuana

However, smoking pot in public can still violate health laws.
Lower air pollution can save 22,000 lives, RM212 billion per year

Lower air pollution can save 22,000 lives, RM212 billion per year

Even improving air quality to WHO 2005 guidelines will save 12,200 lives yearly.
Johor voter sues EC, govt for allegedly barring him from polls

Johor voter sues EC, govt for allegedly barring him from polls

The man is a first-time voter in Skudai.
Zahid: You condemn us, yet don't want GE15 to replace us

Zahid: You condemn us, yet don't want GE15 to replace us

Opposition's excuses expose their anxiety, says Umno president.
Zuraida is now PBM 'president-designate'

Zuraida is now PBM 'president-designate'

UPDATED 4.41PM | Party president says unanimous decision by political bureau, supreme council.
LETTER | Selangor lauded for liberal attitude on Bon Odori festival

LETTER | Selangor lauded for liberal attitude on Bon Odori festival

Let M'sian Muslims enjoy the great diversity of cultures, festivals.
HFMD cases expected to fall within 2 to 3 weeks - Khairy

HFMD cases expected to fall within 2 to 3 weeks - Khairy

He says HFMD outbreaks tend to clear up within a month.
A voice to lead in healthcare: Invest in nursing to build a resilient workforce

A voice to lead in healthcare: Invest in nursing to build a resilient workforce

International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated for decades to honour and highlight the untiring, vital life-saving contributions of nurses all over the world. The theme for 2022 is “A Voice To Lead – Invest In Nursing and Respect Rights To Secure Global Health”.
Anwar to make return to iconic Umno landmark WTC KL

Anwar to make return to iconic Umno landmark WTC KL

WTC KL, previously PWTC, is owned by Umno.
S'gor Sultan: Idris should attend Bon Odori, differentiate culture, religion

S'gor Sultan: Idris should attend Bon Odori, differentiate culture, religion

Monarch does not want minister to use Jakim to confuse public.
COMMENT | Has Zafrul already hit the campaign trail?

COMMENT | Has Zafrul already hit the campaign trail?

Finance minister has proven himself to be a two-bit aspiring politician.
No special sitting for anti-hopping bill

No special sitting for anti-hopping bill

It will be tabled during the scheduled second Dewan Rakyat meeting.
'RM1m to do nothing': DAP man urges MPs to demand tribunal on Sidek

'RM1m to do nothing': DAP man urges MPs to demand tribunal on Sidek

He says civil service's reputation tarnished if this matter not addressed.
Colombian cyclist crashes into wife at finish line

Colombian cyclist crashes into wife at finish line

His joy at winning a Vuelta a Colombia stage on Sunday quickly turned to anguish.
Iran expanding nuclear work, switching off cameras amid IAEA censure

Iran expanding nuclear work, switching off cameras amid IAEA censure

Talks to revive 2015 Iran nuclear deal has stalled.
'Why now,' participants ask on Bon Odori ban after 40 years

'Why now,' participants ask on Bon Odori ban after 40 years

'Is there a political motive?'
Sri Lanka power union announces strike, raising risk of blackouts

Sri Lanka power union announces strike, raising risk of blackouts

They accuse the govt of removing competitive bidding for renewable power projects.
Russia pushes Ukrainian forces to outskirts of key eastern city

Russia pushes Ukrainian forces to outskirts of key eastern city

Ukraine wants Western allies to accelerate delivery of arms
Man drives into Berlin crowd, killing teacher, injuring 14 students

Man drives into Berlin crowd, killing teacher, injuring 14 students

Evidence suggests a case of a mentally ill person running amok.
Bersatu gave Muhyiddin mandate for 'new alignment' talks

Bersatu gave Muhyiddin mandate for 'new alignment' talks

Necessary to form pact to defeat BN, says party information chief.
Law also protects men from domestic violence, says professor

Law also protects men from domestic violence, says professor

It does not differentiate the victim in terms of gender.
How agriculture policy led M'sia down path of food insecurity

How agriculture policy led M'sia down path of food insecurity

It compromised food affordability, contributed to nutrient deficiency and diseases.
Khir Toyo says S’gor Umno should help strengthen BN component parties

Khir Toyo says S’gor Umno should help strengthen BN component parties

‘Recapturing Selangor will be difficult without non-Malay voters.’
COMMENT | Apparently, Penang mufti did not get the memo

COMMENT | Apparently, Penang mufti did not get the memo

Election is around the corner when culture war is in full swing. 
Artist pays homage to Sikh watchmen grandparents

Artist pays homage to Sikh watchmen grandparents

Dhavinder Singh pays tribute to the place he once called home.
More than 1,000 monkeypox cases reported to WHO

More than 1,000 monkeypox cases reported to WHO

A total of 29 countries have reported cases.
YOURSAY | ‘RM30,000 a month for doing nothing’ shows rot in the system

YOURSAY | ‘RM30,000 a month for doing nothing’ shows rot in the system

‘Sidek is only part of the corrupt system for the benefit of certain people.’
Covid-19 (June 8): 1,518 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (June 8): 1,518 new cases, 6 deaths

The number of people hospitalised for Covid-19 remained stable over the past week.
Farmers urge developer to postpone project, lease land instead

Farmers urge developer to postpone project, lease land instead

They say the land needed to help tackle the food crisis.
PM term limit bill ready, if needed

PM term limit bill ready, if needed

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