Archive - 21 June 2022

Heavy vehicles banned from KL at peak hours - dep minister

Heavy vehicles banned from KL at peak hours - dep minister

No more parking on curbsides during peak hours also.
Still gathering evidence on UNHCR card allegations - Hamzah

Still gathering evidence on UNHCR card allegations - Hamzah

Home Ministry yet to discuss with UNHCR, minister says.
Four Subang Jaya students get headaches, nausea due to gas leak

Four Subang Jaya students get headaches, nausea due to gas leak

Standard Five students were conducting experiments.
Deutsche Bank told to expedite US$1b transfer for Najib, court hears

Deutsche Bank told to expedite US$1b transfer for Najib, court hears

'I had to ask my operations to prioritise the remittance.'
Dewan Bahasa: Proposed RM50k fine, jail for disrespecting BM

Dewan Bahasa: Proposed RM50k fine, jail for disrespecting BM

Proposed DBP Act amendments to be presented to PM next month.
Syed Saddiq discussed ‘setting narrative’ for missing funds - witness

Syed Saddiq discussed ‘setting narrative’ for missing funds - witness

‘Discretionary funding’ became ‘home renovation money’, Taufik says.
Veggie gardens at army camps for food security - minister

Veggie gardens at army camps for food security - minister

Pilot veggie project underway in Negeri Sembilan camp.
China's south raise alerts as rivers, flooding break records

China's south raise alerts as rivers, flooding break records

Rivers overflowed their banks, prompting the relocation of people.
Discontinued: Ceiling price for chicken, eggs; cooking oil subsidy

Discontinued: Ceiling price for chicken, eggs; cooking oil subsidy

Needy will be assisted with targeted aid, minister says.
Ukraine on course for EU candidacy at summit, EU says

Ukraine on course for EU candidacy at summit, EU says

'We will defend the values that Ukraine defends.'
Can make ministry for Zuraida, don't take Bersatu's quota - Muhyiddin

Can make ministry for Zuraida, don't take Bersatu's quota - Muhyiddin

Still waiting to meet PM, says Bersatu president.
Best you mind your own problems first, says Muhyiddin to Najib

Best you mind your own problems first, says Muhyiddin to Najib

Najib had disputed Muhyiddin's cancer treatment dates and bribery denial.
MP against political funding law as such donations lead to corruption

MP against political funding law as such donations lead to corruption

'No such thing as a lawful political donation,' says Hassan. 
KJ encourages 2nd booster in time for inevitable Covid-19 wave

KJ encourages 2nd booster in time for inevitable Covid-19 wave

'Maybe within two to three months, we will experience a new wave.'
KJ: Cabinet to wait for AGC's review on decriminalising suicide

KJ: Cabinet to wait for AGC's review on decriminalising suicide

In the meantime, there'll be no moratorium on criminalising suicide.
'PAC should probe why MACC only looking into UKSB ledger names now'

'PAC should probe why MACC only looking into UKSB ledger names now'

C4 Centre notes evidence already available from Zahid case.
Russian journalist sells Nobel prize, donates money to aid Ukrainian kids

Russian journalist sells Nobel prize, donates money to aid Ukrainian kids

The Peace prize was sold for US$103.5 million (RM455.1 million).
Scientists probe link between 'snow blood' and climate change

Scientists probe link between 'snow blood' and climate change

The algae speed up the melting of snow and glaciers.
Deputy minister backs calls for MACC probe into DNB, 5G rollout

Deputy minister backs calls for MACC probe into DNB, 5G rollout

Zahidi says DNB risks becoming another 1MDB.
Free rides won’t fix woes, commuters want better public transport - NGO

Free rides won’t fix woes, commuters want better public transport - NGO

Transit M'sia says RM155m could have fixed 'spiralling' public transport issues. 
Govt withdraws appeal, custodial death victim's mum gets RM302k

Govt withdraws appeal, custodial death victim's mum gets RM302k

Govt also has to pay RM36k in costs.
KJ withdraws appeal, to pay RM150k to Anwar in defamation suit

KJ withdraws appeal, to pay RM150k to Anwar in defamation suit

In 2017, Hight Court had ruled KJ liable for defamation.
Labour group: MEF’s fear-mongering over amendment bill unfounded

Labour group: MEF’s fear-mongering over amendment bill unfounded

Amendments to Trade Unions Act are scheduled for second reading next month.
Zahidi: Pray Zahid is innocent or get ready to cleanse Umno

Zahidi: Pray Zahid is innocent or get ready to cleanse Umno

'Party will be accepted by people if it is clean.'
Aide: There was no Azmin-PKR meet

Aide: There was no Azmin-PKR meet

Hilman Idham blames 'PKR-influenced' media for creating speculation.
Ex-professor urges external probe into USM medical faculty exam leak

Ex-professor urges external probe into USM medical faculty exam leak

A medical postgraduate student alleged exam questions given beforehand to favoured students.
Health Ministry to start price negotiations for MySejahtera

Health Ministry to start price negotiations for MySejahtera

The AGC has given approval for negotiations to commence.
Syed Saddiq was under pressure to support Muhyiddin - parents

Syed Saddiq was under pressure to support Muhyiddin - parents

UPDATED 8.50PM | Muda president accused of misappropriating funds, money laundering.
Khairy denies receiving RM3.7m from UKSB

Khairy denies receiving RM3.7m from UKSB

Health minister ready to cooperate with authorities in any investigation.
Undocumented migrants: LFL blasts minister over legalisation brush-off

Undocumented migrants: LFL blasts minister over legalisation brush-off

NGO says Saravanan 'stupid idea' remark is 'outrageous, disappointing'.  
47 areas in Petaling to experience water disruption today

47 areas in Petaling to experience water disruption today

Air Selangor says disruption due to upgrading works at Bukit Dengkil Reservoir.
C4 calls for political financing laws after UKSB kickbacks unveiled

C4 calls for political financing laws after UKSB kickbacks unveiled

Group says unregulated political donations key enablers of political corruption.
It takes a village to raise a child

It takes a village to raise a child

To raise our children to be productive and motivated individuals, a solid foundation of support from various entities are required
ADUN SPEAKS | Brain drain ambivalence

ADUN SPEAKS | Brain drain ambivalence

Cons of brain drain vastly outnumber the pros of remittances.
Digital skills for the era of IR 4.0 in facing the VUCA world

Digital skills for the era of IR 4.0 in facing the VUCA world

Disruption in the VUCA world raises a critical need for future-proof citizens’ skills.
Samirah, 2 teenagers acquitted of Cradle Fund CEO's murder

Samirah, 2 teenagers acquitted of Cradle Fund CEO's murder

UPDATED 1.25PM | Judge rules prima facie was not established by prosecution.
Precious insights and lifelong lessons through ‘This PhD Thinks’ podcast series

Precious insights and lifelong lessons through ‘This PhD Thinks’ podcast series

‘This PhD Thinks’ is a carefully curated podcast series that is informative, interesting and diverse. Every episode is packed with lessons that are lifelong for aspiring leaders looking at ways to be successful and climb up the corporate ladder further.
Deputy head of govt dept faces 46 counts for corruption, abuse of power

Deputy head of govt dept faces 46 counts for corruption, abuse of power

The charges involve bribes totalling RM55,020.
Zelenskiy defiant as Russia captures territories in the east

Zelenskiy defiant as Russia captures territories in the east

UK-UKRAINE-CRISIS:Zelenskiy defiant as Russia intensifies attacks on eastern cities, seizes territory
150m Meranti tree sculpture gets into Malaysia Book of Records

150m Meranti tree sculpture gets into Malaysia Book of Records

Nizam's 2,000kg artwork hangs from a 47-storey residential building.
Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional

It dealt a setback to LGBTQ rights activists.
Mekong villagers net a 'monster' fish

Mekong villagers net a 'monster' fish

Researchers say it is the world's biggest freshwater fish ever recorded.
PKR: Our door is closed to 'traitor' Azmin

PKR: Our door is closed to 'traitor' Azmin

UPDATED 10.05AM | Azmin reportedly met PKR officials in Sheraton Hotel last week. 
Measat-3D to boost the country’s internet services

Measat-3D to boost the country’s internet services

Marginalised populations too will get internet access, says its COO.
15% diploma tuition fee waiver

15% diploma tuition fee waiver

Those gunning for a Diploma in Business Administration / Diploma in Business or Diploma in Communication & Media / Diploma in Mass Communication will stand to save several thousand ringgit in tuition fee waivers at UOW Malaysia KDU.
Covid-19 (June 20): 2,093 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (June 20): 2,093 new cases, 3 deaths

There has been 59 deaths reported this month so far.
KINIGUIDE | Who's who in UKSB's alleged ledger kickbacks

KINIGUIDE | Who's who in UKSB's alleged ledger kickbacks

UPDATED 26/7 | 'Individuals named included ministers and govt servants,' witness testifies.
COMMENT | We need real probe into our cash-and-carry politicians

COMMENT | We need real probe into our cash-and-carry politicians

Is there a desire to see all crooks, including politicians, brought to book?
Honduras sentences former executive for the murder of environmental activist

Honduras sentences former executive for the murder of environmental activist

The 2016 assassination of Berta Caceres spotlighted the dangers facing activists.
YOURSAY | Ledger-gate – who’s to bell the cat if not MACC?

YOURSAY | Ledger-gate – who’s to bell the cat if not MACC?

‘For MACC, it’s not a case of clueless, but selective cluelessness.’
Federal Court: Industrial court proper forum to decide unlawful dismissal case

Federal Court: Industrial court proper forum to decide unlawful dismissal case

Case details would determine if sovereign immunity applies.
End of SST exemption

End of SST exemption

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
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Feel Safe, Guarantee Save! The much-anticipated Rex Home Expo is back to Desa Parkcity!

Happening on 24 to 26 June and it's bringing with it some of the biggest discounts on furniture you'll find all year!