Archive - 18 June 2022

Enforcement officer remanded for bribe relating to UNHCR card

Enforcement officer remanded for bribe relating to UNHCR card

Suspect alleged to solicit RM1,000 bribe from a shop owner.
Actress Adibah Noor dies at 51 years

Actress Adibah Noor dies at 51 years

She had been battling ovarian cancer.
Govt refining land acquisition aspects of Sg Baru redevelopment

Govt refining land acquisition aspects of Sg Baru redevelopment

There are still 37 owners who are not agreeing to the redevelopment.
Warisan to contest only winnable parliament, state seats in Perak

Warisan to contest only winnable parliament, state seats in Perak

Shafie Apdal says party also identifying contestable seats in other states.
Syed Saddiq pans Nazri's 'flood tourism' suggestion

Syed Saddiq pans Nazri's 'flood tourism' suggestion

Muda president retorts 40 lives lost, RM6.5 billion in damages due to floods this year.
'Some have selective memories' - Lam Thye stands by allegations

'Some have selective memories' - Lam Thye stands by allegations

Kit Siang denies betraying Lee in lead-up to the 1990 GE.
LETTER | Bank Negara caught sleeping again?

LETTER | Bank Negara caught sleeping again?

Was central bank unaware of RM43 million transferred from HK in UKSB case?
Pejuang: Dr M not involved in UKSB case, contrary to allegations

Pejuang: Dr M not involved in UKSB case, contrary to allegations

Party stressed that Mahathir's name not mentioned during trial.
Minimum age for state reps: Johor has right to decide - Wan Junaidi

Minimum age for state reps: Johor has right to decide - Wan Junaidi

'State autonomy should be respected.'
Why investigate Rohana but not Muhyiddin, Shahrir asks MACC

Why investigate Rohana but not Muhyiddin, Shahrir asks MACC

RM1.3m to Muhyiddin, everyone already knows, Shahrir says.
PBB no longer a village party - Abang Johari

PBB no longer a village party - Abang Johari

Party has successfully brought S'wak to the development era.
Noh Omar to head M'sia delegation to cooperatives assembly in Spain

Noh Omar to head M'sia delegation to cooperatives assembly in Spain

It's to discuss policies and the way forward for cooperatives.
Govt to consider fiscal incentives to assist telcos’ 5G initiatives

Govt to consider fiscal incentives to assist telcos’ 5G initiatives

This is to mitigate any short-term commercial consequences.
88 days to biggest tech event, Malaysiakini participates as media partner.

88 days to biggest tech event, Malaysiakini participates as media partner.

WCIT 2022 will see 4,000 delegates from 80 countries attend the Olympics of the world's information technology industry.
Kit Siang denies Lam Thye's allegation, didn't ask to vacate Bkt Bintang

Kit Siang denies Lam Thye's allegation, didn't ask to vacate Bkt Bintang

Lim says he still doesn't know why Lee quit politics in 1990.
COMMENT | I celebrate CNY, Raya, Deepavali, Christmas; never been confused

COMMENT | I celebrate CNY, Raya, Deepavali, Christmas; never been confused

Important as a family to understand, respect each other.
Early Omicron infection unlikely to protect against current variants

Early Omicron infection unlikely to protect against current variants

Vaccinated patients may be vulnerable to reinfection.
Not just Johor, Penang also unhappy at 'unfair treatment' - PKR rep

Not just Johor, Penang also unhappy at 'unfair treatment' - PKR rep

Every state must be given its fair share, Gooi says.
Najib disputes Muhyiddin's claim cancer stopped him taking bribes

Najib disputes Muhyiddin's claim cancer stopped him taking bribes

Treatment timeline does not clash with bribe dates ex-PM indicates.
Bersatu leader calls for MACC reports against alleged UKSB payout recipients

Bersatu leader calls for MACC reports against alleged UKSB payout recipients

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, however, not on target list.
Russian journalist sells Nobel Peace medal for Ukraine

Russian journalist sells Nobel Peace medal for Ukraine

Dmitry Muratov is auctioning his Nobel medal for Ukrainian refugees.
COMMENT | Weak Putrajaya versus stable, strong Sarawak

COMMENT | Weak Putrajaya versus stable, strong Sarawak

The nation seems to be on autopilot, rudderless, and aimless.
Govt's open data portals lauded as first step towards right to information law

Govt's open data portals lauded as first step towards right to information law

CovidNow and Kawasanku are paving the road. 
Thailand rushes to rein in cannabis use a week after decriminalisation

Thailand rushes to rein in cannabis use a week after decriminalisation

Concerns raised over unchecked substance use, including by children.
ADUN SPEAKS | It's time for a new deal for states

ADUN SPEAKS | It's time for a new deal for states

States are dissatisfied with concentration of power, resources in federal gov't's hands.
COMMENT | Corporate bosses parroting 'Politicians Say Darndest Things'

COMMENT | Corporate bosses parroting 'Politicians Say Darndest Things'

MRT Corp CEO Zarif gave the most amazing explanation of Najib's ride.
China hit by rare union of record rainfall, heatwaves and tornado

China hit by rare union of record rainfall, heatwaves and tornado

China historically prone to floods, triggering landslides and swamping farmland.
MP slams Shahidan for 'drama' after visiting flood mitigation project

MP slams Shahidan for 'drama' after visiting flood mitigation project

'How can anyone use sandbags to prevent floods?'
US FDA authorises Covid-19 vaccines for youngest children

US FDA authorises Covid-19 vaccines for youngest children

The authorisation is for children under five.
Covid-19 (June 17): 2,130 new cases, 1 new death

Covid-19 (June 17): 2,130 new cases, 1 new death

There were 1,049 more active cases yesterday than the day before.
Explain intermediaries in 5G lamp post project - MP tells Annuar

Explain intermediaries in 5G lamp post project - MP tells Annuar

Fahmi Fadzil says DBKL should have been given licence to set up smart lamp posts.
Judges perform duties based on legal principles - chief justice

Judges perform duties based on legal principles - chief justice

There are no liberal or conservative decisions, says Tengku Maimun.
5G deadline remains or M'sia risks losing out to peers - Zafrul

5G deadline remains or M'sia risks losing out to peers - Zafrul

'DNB and the telcos have been asked to meet the June 30 deadline.'

YOURSAY | ‘Death penalty not a deterrent but pure revenge’

YOURSAY | ‘Death penalty not a deterrent but pure revenge’

'Meting out justice is by taking another life? Our society could do better.'
Pahang govt sues activist for defamation over logging issue

Pahang govt sues activist for defamation over logging issue

It says Peka president fails to abide by demand for RM1m, public apology.
Umno leader calls for Muhyiddin to be charged in court

Umno leader calls for Muhyiddin to be charged in court

He alleges Dr M's 'grudge' against Umno reason Muhyiddin not charged.