Archive - 10 June 2022

PKR national congress postponed to July 15-17 - sec-gen

PKR national congress postponed to July 15-17 - sec-gen

Time given to resolve matters related to recent party elections.
Hong Kong protest film stirs fears of arrest, director defiant

Hong Kong protest film stirs fears of arrest, director defiant

'Revolution of our Times' released on Vimeo on June 1.
Minister says gamma irradiation may help with food security

Minister says gamma irradiation may help with food security

Technology can generate new crop varieties, says Adham.
Immigration busts RM2m syndicate recruiting foreign workers

Immigration busts RM2m syndicate recruiting foreign workers

Mastermind living in M'sia since 2010, says Immigration DG.
Govt will improve GST if it's reintroduced - Zafrul

Govt will improve GST if it's reintroduced - Zafrul

Doubtful GST can be implemented this year, minister says.
AirAsia Aviation Group says refunds nearly completed

AirAsia Aviation Group says refunds nearly completed

Group will work to settle final 0.8pct in coming months.
Death penalty: Judges now have discretion - PM clarifies

Death penalty: Judges now have discretion - PM clarifies

Everyone deserves a second chance, says Ismail Sabri.
Malaysia: Move to abolish mandatory death penalty is ‘welcome step’ in right direction

Malaysia: Move to abolish mandatory death penalty is ‘welcome step’ in right direction

Today’s announcement by the government shows that human rights change is possible, and that the global trend towards abolition remains unstoppable.
Shanghai to lock down millions again for mass Covid testing

Shanghai to lock down millions again for mass Covid testing

It comes 10 days after govt lifted 2-month lockdown. 
IAEA warns of 'fatal blow' to nuclear deal as Iran removes cameras

IAEA warns of 'fatal blow' to nuclear deal as Iran removes cameras

This is after the international agency criticised Tehran over unexplained uranium.
Ain's suit: Govt lawyer seeks to withdraw from representing teacher

Ain's suit: Govt lawyer seeks to withdraw from representing teacher

This follows criticism from MPs opposing federal counsel's involvement.
Despite doubts, Indonesia's new capital proceeding as planned - govt

Despite doubts, Indonesia's new capital proceeding as planned - govt

58.8 pct of experts were unsure the project would materialise.
Disappointing, appalling: NGO slams delay of children citizenship

Disappointing, appalling: NGO slams delay of children citizenship

M'sian mothers stage protest at Putrajaya NRD.
Immigration setting up special team to speed up online passport applications

Immigration setting up special team to speed up online passport applications

Pilot programme in Johor Bahru effective, to be implemented in Klang Valley.
MRANTI 4IR Innovation Centre supports national innovation agenda

MRANTI 4IR Innovation Centre supports national innovation agenda

Impact on over 1,000 students and young innovators through 60 awareness and collaboration programs
Govt has enough money to continue fuel subsidies - Zafrul

Govt has enough money to continue fuel subsidies - Zafrul

This is amid rising global oil prices.
Hadi: PAS not keen on 'big tent' and Muhyiddin accepts it

Hadi: PAS not keen on 'big tent' and Muhyiddin accepts it

Bersatu was reported to be interested in a 'big tent' strategy.
Adpan: Abolishing mandatory death penalty a ‘progressive’ move

Adpan: Abolishing mandatory death penalty a ‘progressive’ move

UPDATED 5.08PM | Group also calls for critical reform in the criminal justice system.
Zuraida: I am keen to complete my ministerial term

Zuraida: I am keen to complete my ministerial term

PBM president Larry Sng says party hopes Zuraida will remain in her post.
Legal fraternity lauds govt move to abolish mandatory death penalty

Legal fraternity lauds govt move to abolish mandatory death penalty

'Significant step forward' to complete abolishment of capital punishment.
Hadi: Those seeking snap polls are 'power crazy'

Hadi: Those seeking snap polls are 'power crazy'

'Other matters are more important.'
Saravanan denies Bestinet founder part of labour supply 'syndicate'

Saravanan denies Bestinet founder part of labour supply 'syndicate'

Mohd Amin long been linked to ministers in charge of foreign worker recruitment.
Bon Odori: PAS ulama wing backs Idris after royal decree

Bon Odori: PAS ulama wing backs Idris after royal decree

'Claims (Bon Odori) strictly a cultural event does not have enough merit.'
Govt agrees to abolish mandatory death penalty: Wan Junaidi

Govt agrees to abolish mandatory death penalty: Wan Junaidi

UPDATED 12.52PM | Gallows to be substituted with other punishments at court's discretion.
Custodial death: Obese Nigerian student forced to do frog jumps - lawyer

Custodial death: Obese Nigerian student forced to do frog jumps - lawyer

Lawyer submits a series of negligent acts by immigration officers.
PKR to postpone party congress to July - source

PKR to postpone party congress to July - source

Source says delay is for completion of forensic audit on recent party election.
COMMENT | Ismail Sabri's crab mentality

COMMENT | Ismail Sabri's crab mentality

Some do not like it when others succeed.
Perlis mufti moots name change for Bon Odori

Perlis mufti moots name change for Bon Odori

Asri suggests 'Japanese cultural festival'.
Ukraine says troops holding on to Sievierodonetsk, advance in south

Ukraine says troops holding on to Sievierodonetsk, advance in south

Ukraine hopes for more artillery to offset Russia's massive firepower.
Oil jumps to a 13-week high on rising US gasoline demand

Oil jumps to a 13-week high on rising US gasoline demand

Expectations China's oil demand will increase raise supply concerns.
Khir Toyo seeks comeback, ‘I never left Sungai Besar’

Khir Toyo seeks comeback, ‘I never left Sungai Besar’

The former Selangor MB was jailed for corruption in 2015.
Grammys to introduce new awards for video game music, social change

Grammys to introduce new awards for video game music, social change

Three new categories will also be introduced.
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and Green Ribbon Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Positive Mental Health Among Youth

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and Green Ribbon Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Positive Mental Health Among Youth

Rural Ministry to meet Orang Asli on Nenggiri hydroelectric dam project

Rural Ministry to meet Orang Asli on Nenggiri hydroelectric dam project

Deputy minister says project received approval from Orang Asli in the area.
Covid-19 (June 9): 1,887 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (June 9): 1,887 new cases, 3 deaths

Number of Covid-19 patients in hospital relatively stable for past 2 weeks.
Bersatu AGM in Nov, branch elections postponed - Hamzah

Bersatu AGM in Nov, branch elections postponed - Hamzah

This was decided in a supreme leadership council meeting on June 8.
US Capitol attack hearings open; panel chair accuses Trump of conspiracy

US Capitol attack hearings open; panel chair accuses Trump of conspiracy

The panel chair makes the accusation in a televised presentation.
COMMENT | How Bon Odori could have been handled properly

COMMENT | How Bon Odori could have been handled properly

Bungling the non-issue only caused more misunderstandings against Islam.
YOURSAY | PAS minister should heed Selangor sultan's advice

YOURSAY | PAS minister should heed Selangor sultan's advice

‘Sultan's rebuke is a slap on the face of self-serving attitudes of religious bodies.’
Odour pollution: Three water treatment plants in S'gor risk shut down

Odour pollution: Three water treatment plants in S'gor risk shut down

Diesel-like odour pollution measuring up to three tons detected in Bangi.
DAP insincere in teaming up - Warisan

DAP insincere in teaming up - Warisan

Warisan leader sees DAP as hypocrites on cooperation.
M'sia bans HK film on 2019 protests, China ties among reasons

M'sia bans HK film on 2019 protests, China ties among reasons

Film authority also does not want to glorify violent protests.
Explainer: What's at stake with Indonesia's controversial jobs creation law?

Explainer: What's at stake with Indonesia's controversial jobs creation law?

Labour, environmental groups have opposed the law.
Analysts: PM might just opt to keep Zuraida

Analysts: PM might just opt to keep Zuraida

Ismail Sabri comfortable with play-safe politics - Awang Azman.
Another royal rebuke

Another royal rebuke

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