Archive - 13 June 2022

Ambiga calls all lawyers to join walk for judiciary independence

Ambiga calls all lawyers to join walk for judiciary independence

She says it's one of the most important walks of their career.
SCIB clarifies that unit was appointed sub-contractor for DBKL lamp works

SCIB clarifies that unit was appointed sub-contractor for DBKL lamp works

This follows complaints on the RM30.75m price tag for lamp posts.
Zahid would help UKSB after receiving money - witness

Zahid would help UKSB after receiving money - witness

Ex-director says company would not have paid if no help returned.
Meetings between Bersatu, others to avoid multi-cornered fights: Source

Meetings between Bersatu, others to avoid multi-cornered fights: Source

This is so the Johor and Malacca state polls are not repeated.
Flexible ceiling prices to be introduced to ensure food security - PM

Flexible ceiling prices to be introduced to ensure food security - PM

Other measures will also be taken to decrease import dependency.
MOH enacts temporary measures to overcome medicine shortage

MOH enacts temporary measures to overcome medicine shortage

Private health facilities can apply to loan medicine from govt facilities.
MOE doing its best to resolve 'sekolah tumpang' issue - Radzi

MOE doing its best to resolve 'sekolah tumpang' issue - Radzi

RM706 million has been allocated for 20 such schools.
Two M'sian-flagged fishing boats detained by Indonesia

Two M'sian-flagged fishing boats detained by Indonesia

The boats allegedly fished illegally in the Straits of Malacca.
AFC moots blacklisting National Stadium from future matches – report

AFC moots blacklisting National Stadium from future matches – report

This is unless the poor condition of its pitch is rectified.
Siti Bainun forced Bella to eat chilli laden fried rice - witness

Siti Bainun forced Bella to eat chilli laden fried rice - witness

UPDATED 7.28PM | She says Bella had refused but was forced to consume the fried rice.
PKR man urges BNM to crack down on financial fraud

PKR man urges BNM to crack down on financial fraud

Lee Chean Chung says current measures are not enough.
251 Vietnamese fishing boats worth RM375m destroyed since 2007

251 Vietnamese fishing boats worth RM375m destroyed since 2007

This is for encroaching on the country's waters, says MMEA
Jamal proposes Zafrul as Selangor Umno's poster boy

Jamal proposes Zafrul as Selangor Umno's poster boy

He says Umno needs more young leaders with calibre, who have people's trust.
SRC appeal: Queen’s Counsel doesn’t even know BM - prosecution

SRC appeal: Queen’s Counsel doesn’t even know BM - prosecution

UPDATED 9.14PM | Basic requirement under the Legal Profession Act not fulfilled, court hears.
DAP member charged with insulting behaviour during Najib protest

DAP member charged with insulting behaviour during Najib protest

The incident took place in Bukit Mertajam on March 25.
M'sian firms turn down orders as migrant labour shortage hits

M'sian firms turn down orders as migrant labour shortage hits

Shortage of 1.2 million workers means companies can't fulfil orders.
Pfizer Covid vaccines safe, effective for small children - FDA staff

Pfizer Covid vaccines safe, effective for small children - FDA staff

This is for children aged 6 months to four years. 
Sanofi: Next-gen Covid booster shot has potential against main variants

Sanofi: Next-gen Covid booster shot has potential against main variants

 The variants include the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 strains.
Green Wash or Green Tech? - Is solar nice to have or a must have in Malaysia’s energy mix?

Green Wash or Green Tech? - Is solar nice to have or a must have in Malaysia’s energy mix?

'Total disconnect' - LFL hits back at Bukit Aman statement on drug laws

'Total disconnect' - LFL hits back at Bukit Aman statement on drug laws

Statement goes against gov't's move to repeal mandatory death penalty.
Gerakan backs mandatory death penalty abolition, but not for all crimes

Gerakan backs mandatory death penalty abolition, but not for all crimes

In some cases of violent crime, the death penalty is still relevant.
Firefly resumes flights to Singapore

Firefly resumes flights to Singapore

The airline will have two flights a day from Subang to Seletar airport. 
Govt studying retroactive effect of mandatory death penalty abolition

Govt studying retroactive effect of mandatory death penalty abolition

'There are still many issues to take into account,' says Wan Junaidi.
LETTER | Data breach: Patriot demands accountability from govt

LETTER | Data breach: Patriot demands accountability from govt

Such breaches have far-reaching implications for national security.
AmBank converted £8.7m into RM45m for Najib's account, court hears

AmBank converted £8.7m into RM45m for Najib's account, court hears

Witness says bank's Treasury dept unaware of account holder's identity then. 
PAS wants to stop time as leaders terrified of losing posts - Umno Youth

PAS wants to stop time as leaders terrified of losing posts - Umno Youth

PAS leaders are criticising Umno's call for early general election.
Lalamove calls businesses across Malaysia to “Make A Winning Move”

Lalamove calls businesses across Malaysia to “Make A Winning Move”

Lalamove, a leading on-demand delivery platform, has launched a regional branding campaign, “Make a Winning Move”.
Local environmental group's zero-waste quest goes global

Local environmental group's zero-waste quest goes global

Group zero-waste lifestyle handbook showcased in Berlin.
Kadir Jasin: Whether BN wins or loses, getting a pardon is not easy

Kadir Jasin: Whether BN wins or loses, getting a pardon is not easy

The burden of responsibility under the law is very heavy for Agong.
Mandatory death penalty: Govt expects to table abolition bill in October

Mandatory death penalty: Govt expects to table abolition bill in October

Mandatory death sentence may be no more in January, says minister. 
UEM Sunrise inks MoU with local companies under Vendors Partnership Programme

UEM Sunrise inks MoU with local companies under Vendors Partnership Programme

UEM Sunrise has partnered up with nine companies in specialised fields for its Vendors Partnership Programme to explore ways to address the rising cost of building materials as well as leveraging on existing platforms.
Skidding car causes trailer carrying logs to overturn in Kelantan

Skidding car causes trailer carrying logs to overturn in Kelantan

Police say 3 other cars crashed into logs that fell onto the road.
LETTER | Increasingly imperative to allow motorcycle e-hailing service

LETTER | Increasingly imperative to allow motorcycle e-hailing service

 Thailand and Indonesia are racing ahead on many fronts.
Macron faces tough battle for control of parliament after first round vote

Macron faces tough battle for control of parliament after first round vote

Initial estimates put NUPES bloc neck-and-neck with Ensemble alliance.

Canadian police probe possible bomb threat to parliament

Canadian police probe possible bomb threat to parliament

Ottawa police say two vehicles and two persons of interest located without elaborating.
Russia destroys bridge over Ukrainian river, cutting escape route

Russia destroys bridge over Ukrainian river, cutting escape route

Russian forces have taken most of Sievierodonetsk, only one bridge left. 
Pests and food safety in Malaysia

Pests and food safety in Malaysia

Today falls the fourth-annual World Food Safety Day, created by the partnership between the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Association of the United Nations (FAO) in 2018.
Customer is king, reminds deputy minister after restaurateur’s outburst

Customer is king, reminds deputy minister after restaurateur’s outburst

Businesses should behave ethically, Rosol adds. 
Covid-19 (June 12): 1,571 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19 (June 12): 1,571 new cases, 1 death

Selangor still leads with highest number of hospital admissions.
COMMENT | Police will not investigate PAS ulama wing chief

COMMENT | Police will not investigate PAS ulama wing chief

What PAS is demonstrating is the shape of things to come.
Adam Adli: We're down but now's not the time to give up

Adam Adli: We're down but now's not the time to give up

INTERVIEW | PKR needs to have a common cause to remain united.
TNB: Nenggiri dam meets sustainable goals, facilities for Orang Asli

TNB: Nenggiri dam meets sustainable goals, facilities for Orang Asli

Project will also provide 'job and business opportunities' to local communities.
YOURSAY | No need name change, Muslims not so easily confused

YOURSAY | No need name change, Muslims not so easily confused

'It's rude and insulting to change the name of festivals.'
Mandatory death penalty

Mandatory death penalty

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