Archive - 12 June 2022

Govt stable, no need to press for dissolution of Parliament - Annuar

Govt stable, no need to press for dissolution of Parliament - Annuar

'So far, the Agong has commanded us to go on working.'
M'sia, Saudi Arabia agree to set up coordinating council

M'sia, Saudi Arabia agree to set up coordinating council

'Malaysia will continue to strengthen bilateral and economic relations.'
'I'm open to criticism but Thomas needs a mirror too'

'I'm open to criticism but Thomas needs a mirror too'

Ex-AG wants Anwar to ask himself why he has yet to become PM.

PM wants autogate problem at CIQ complex resolved

PM wants autogate problem at CIQ complex resolved

Ismail Sabri makes a surprise visit to the complex with Johor MB.
PDRM calls for amendments to drug-related acts to stay current

PDRM calls for amendments to drug-related acts to stay current

Drugs now widely used by addicts are syabu and ecstasy pills.
'Spirit of change' in party polls positive for PKR - Anwar

'Spirit of change' in party polls positive for PKR - Anwar

He will only issue a statement after election results are formally finalised.  
Anwar: Don't approach language as a zero-sum game

Anwar: Don't approach language as a zero-sum game

Opposition leader says both Bahasa Malaysia and English are important.
Trio sentenced to hang ahead of mandatory death penalty reform

Trio sentenced to hang ahead of mandatory death penalty reform

The convictions are under Section 39B(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
MP SPEAKS | Mandatory death penalty abolishment - step by step

MP SPEAKS | Mandatory death penalty abolishment - step by step

Elected representatives should be allowed to scrutinise proposed policy, legal amendments.
IC by sector to address foreign workers switching jobs - Saravanan

IC by sector to address foreign workers switching jobs - Saravanan

High demand in the plantation sector causes owners willing to pay more.
DBKL's denial on RM30.75m lamp post contract raises more questions

DBKL's denial on RM30.75m lamp post contract raises more questions

UPDATED 6.45PM | Kepong MP asks who is paying whom for the 200 street lamps.
Transport minister announces 2 new Mavcom members

Transport minister announces 2 new Mavcom members

They are Roger Tan Kor Mee and Wan Kamaruzaman Wan Ahmad.
Shahidan returns as MAF president after 10 years

Shahidan returns as MAF president after 10 years

FT minister defeats incumbent Muthu by just four votes.
PN leaders informed of informal discussion with other parties - Muhyiddin

PN leaders informed of informal discussion with other parties - Muhyiddin

Components say will continue to strengthen cooperation.
RM410m irrigation system to boost Kota Belud agriculture

RM410m irrigation system to boost Kota Belud agriculture

Minister says it will help Sabah improve rice self-sufficiency.
Concerned landlords blame condo management for raid on refugees

Concerned landlords blame condo management for raid on refugees

They say the refugees are registered with the UNCHR.

PAS wants unconditional support for PM

PAS wants unconditional support for PM

Trust given by the people and other parties should not be betrayed.
Indian police step up arrests to stop religious unrest over anti-Islam remarks

Indian police step up arrests to stop religious unrest over anti-Islam remarks

This includes a youth who threatened to behead a BJP spokesperson.
Sepang Harapan will continue to help rakyat as ‘govt too busy politicking’

Sepang Harapan will continue to help rakyat as ‘govt too busy politicking’

It remains committed to serving Sepang folk amid rising cost of living. 
Tanks in town

Tanks in town

Miniature armoured vehicles slug it out at the RC Tank Biathlon Malaysia.
China's defence chief says up to US to improve bilateral relationship

China's defence chief says up to US to improve bilateral relationship

The minister also urges the Washington to stop smearing Beijing.
Former Senate president Ahmad Urai dies at 89

Former Senate president Ahmad Urai dies at 89

He passed away after collapsing at a function in Kuching.
LETTER | Let's build a culture of encounter

LETTER | Let's build a culture of encounter

Experiencing and accepting different cultures will only enhance one's faith.
MCA should be ashamed, not proud of championing executions - LFL

MCA should be ashamed, not proud of championing executions - LFL

NGO says death penalty abolition would help M'sians on death row abroad. 
Puad questions 'undignified' Bar Council over silence on Nazlan

Puad questions 'undignified' Bar Council over silence on Nazlan

Umno's Rengit rep claims Bar Council 'selective' on issues it defends. 
Umno man blasts Sanusi for linking early GE to court cases

Umno man blasts Sanusi for linking early GE to court cases

Party's info chief says Kedah MB implying judiciary can be interfered with.
Nenggiri dam battle: Orang Asli villagers unconvinced by assurances

Nenggiri dam battle: Orang Asli villagers unconvinced by assurances

The group is clear in its stance to cancel the project.
Cops receive report against logging in Nenggiri forest reserve

Cops receive report against logging in Nenggiri forest reserve

NGO leader also urges Kelantan MB to visit the location.
Pulitzer winner Marcus Yam risks life for shots on the ground

Pulitzer winner Marcus Yam risks life for shots on the ground

MALAYSIANSKINI | The photojournalist is at the heart of the scene to tell real stories. 
Under US sanctions, Iran and Venezuela sign 20-year pact

Under US sanctions, Iran and Venezuela sign 20-year pact

Plan includes cooperation in oil, petrochemicals, defence, agriculture, tourism, and culture.
Tunisia military investigates journalist for 'harming public order'

Tunisia military investigates journalist for 'harming public order'

A witness says plainclothes police arrested the journalist following a report.
Two killed as Muslims and Hindus clash in India

Two killed as Muslims and Hindus clash in India

Cops opened fire to break up protests, unclear if victims were shot.
More pressure on Myanmar military authority needed - minister

More pressure on Myanmar military authority needed - minister

Junta will listen to some more than others, Saifuddin says.
Report: US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo Vegas rape lawsuit

Report: US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo Vegas rape lawsuit

Judge rules case cannot be proven beyond reasonable doubt.
BN can recapture Sepang in GE15 - Zahid

BN can recapture Sepang in GE15 - Zahid

He says it was a BN seat until GE13.
M Ravi leads death penalty fight in Singapore

M Ravi leads death penalty fight in Singapore

Singaporean lawyer has tried to save many M'sians from gallows. 
COMMENT | RM5 can make a grown man cry

COMMENT | RM5 can make a grown man cry

Some have no safety net, they sink and sleep on the streets.
Covid-19 (June 11): 1,709 new cases, 2 fatalities

Covid-19 (June 11): 1,709 new cases, 2 fatalities

Active infections down 6.8pct compared to 2 weeks ago. 
Khir Toyo: Prison time taught me not to waste public funds

Khir Toyo: Prison time taught me not to waste public funds

It's important to accept and rectify our mistakes, ex-MB shares. 
YOURSAY | Sandbags will not solve our flood woes

YOURSAY | Sandbags will not solve our flood woes

‘Focus on preventing floods rather than mitigating them.’