Archive - 22 June 2022

'I suspected Syed Saddiq conspired with two others over missing RM250k'

'I suspected Syed Saddiq conspired with two others over missing RM250k'

Witness says it's because only they know the safe combination code.
Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000 but toll expected to rise

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000 but toll expected to rise

It will take some time to collect data from remote villages.
Radzi: No plans to review History as SPM must-pass subject

Radzi: No plans to review History as SPM must-pass subject

MOE will instead review factors that led to students failing the subject.
Hishammuddin denies knowledge of UKSB link

Hishammuddin denies knowledge of UKSB link

If MACC wants to probe, he says he will cooperate.
Covid-19 vaccine scheme for world's poorest pushes for delivery slowdown

Covid-19 vaccine scheme for world's poorest pushes for delivery slowdown

Covax wants between 400-600 fewer doses so they are not wasted.
Indonesian president says new capital construction now underway

Indonesian president says new capital construction now underway

A new road to Nusantara will be constructed next month.
Indonesian palm oil workers to arrive in M'sia after bureaucratic hiccups

Indonesian palm oil workers to arrive in M'sia after bureaucratic hiccups

About 40 workers are scheduled to arrive.
EU seeks to halve use of pesticides, heal nature with landmark laws

EU seeks to halve use of pesticides, heal nature with landmark laws

They will be banned altogether in sensitive places.
Nube urges EPF to sack bank CEO over alleged union-busting

Nube urges EPF to sack bank CEO over alleged union-busting

EPF holds 65.4 percent stake in MBSB bank.
Expect more severe stormwater flooding in KL with climate change, study warns

Expect more severe stormwater flooding in KL with climate change, study warns

If nothing changes, by 2050, flooding would cost US$180 per capita.
LETTER | Zuraida should be allowed to complete her ministerial term

LETTER | Zuraida should be allowed to complete her ministerial term

She has proven herself a competent minister time and again.
1MDB trial: Funds transfer would worry me if I was PM - Husni

1MDB trial: Funds transfer would worry me if I was PM - Husni

Witness denies he was insulting Najib.
PAYLATER App Review Article Contest - Wallace Kew

PAYLATER App Review Article Contest - Wallace Kew

Read Wallace’s review about his shopping experience with the PAYLATER App
PAYLATER App Review Article Contest - Jason Cheah

PAYLATER App Review Article Contest - Jason Cheah

Read Jason’s review about his shopping experience with the PAYLATER App
1MDB trial: ‘You are arrogant’, says Shafee to Ahmad Husni

1MDB trial: ‘You are arrogant’, says Shafee to Ahmad Husni

Lawyer irritated by witness’ answer on dealing with 1MDB documents.
Additional RM100 Keluarga M'sia aid to help with rising costs

Additional RM100 Keluarga M'sia aid to help with rising costs

UPDATED 4.55PM | Payments will be given out in stages starting June 27.
Detainee dies while receiving treatment in Shah Alam Hospital

Detainee dies while receiving treatment in Shah Alam Hospital

Police say the man had attempted to kill himself while in lock-up. 
PM goes live to reiterate palm oil in polybags still subsidised

PM goes live to reiterate palm oil in polybags still subsidised

UPDATED 4.56PM | Ismail Sabri also says chicken, egg prices may rise next month.
Allianz General ticks all your vehicle insurance needs

Allianz General ticks all your vehicle insurance needs

When insuring your vehicle, be it your car or motorcycle, above all else, choose adequate coverage that comes with value-added services.
Actor Afdlin says will remain in PKR to 'uphold justice'

Actor Afdlin says will remain in PKR to 'uphold justice'

'If all good people leave, only bad ones will remain.'
Don't make cabinet more bloated - MP pans Muhyiddin's suggestion

Don't make cabinet more bloated - MP pans Muhyiddin's suggestion

Suggestion to form new ministry if PM keeps Zuraida in cabinet.
The Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival promises an exciting & rewarding weekend ahead for fans

The Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival promises an exciting & rewarding weekend ahead for fans

Returning fans to Round 2 of the fifth season of the Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival and Vios Challenge race series can be assured of nothing short of wheel-to-wheel action from start to finish.
COMMENT | As tortoises overtake hare, right leaders needed for boost

COMMENT | As tortoises overtake hare, right leaders needed for boost

Malaysia, once agile, has been overtaken by steady movers.
Four Malacca cops remanded over 'payment for contraband' probe

Four Malacca cops remanded over 'payment for contraband' probe

The officers were alleged to have supplied drugs to detainees.
Umno Youth's memorandum on 5G project will be scrutinised - Annuar

Umno Youth's memorandum on 5G project will be scrutinised - Annuar

'We will help extend a copy of the memorandum to MOF.'
Bersatu 'insincere', thus not welcomed in Muafakat - Shahril

Bersatu 'insincere', thus not welcomed in Muafakat - Shahril

Umno man says Bersatu had worked against party on many occasions.
Govt given 24 hours: Announce cost of living plan or ministers must resign

Govt given 24 hours: Announce cost of living plan or ministers must resign

Harapan also planning other actions, including mass mobilisation with civil societies.
PM yet to meet Zuraida on cabinet position

PM yet to meet Zuraida on cabinet position

UPDATED 3.45PM | Only scheduled cabinet meeting today, nothing more.
Indonesia seeks contracts for citizens hired via banned system

Indonesia seeks contracts for citizens hired via banned system

Sceptical that direct-hired workers have contracts, Hermono says.
No guarantee Perak BN reps will run again in GE15, says MB

No guarantee Perak BN reps will run again in GE15, says MB

New BN faces may be fielded in the state, adds Saarani. 
Court grants Johor voter permission to challenge EC, govt

Court grants Johor voter permission to challenge EC, govt

This is over him being purportedly barred from casting his vote.
Court postpones verdict on citizenship for kids born abroad to M'sian mums

Court postpones verdict on citizenship for kids born abroad to M'sian mums

Court will deliver verdict on Aug 5 after new legal point raised.
'A mess': PM’s silence on Zuraida signals weakness - Nur Jazlan

'A mess': PM’s silence on Zuraida signals weakness - Nur Jazlan

He claims Ismail Sabri is being 'held to ransom' by certain factions.
Smart Building Ecosystem (2/13): TimeTec Building Improves Tenant Engagement

Smart Building Ecosystem (2/13): TimeTec Building Improves Tenant Engagement

The lack of technology involvement makes tenant management a non-CRM (Customer Relationship Management) process for a commercial building, which means keeping a good relationship with tenants is much less critical than fees-related activities such as collecting rental, maintenance fee, sinking fund, season parking fee, etc. 
Who ordered MACC to focus on Zahid only, asks lawyer

Who ordered MACC to focus on Zahid only, asks lawyer

Witnesses at Zahid's graft trial have implicated other prominent politicians.
COMMENT | Don’t beg, Willie, don’t beg

COMMENT | Don’t beg, Willie, don’t beg

It’s unlikely for Willie, who jumped from PKR to Bersatu, be admitted into PBB.
HK fire leaves 20k households without power for 2 days

HK fire leaves 20k households without power for 2 days

Some 160k consumers were affected amid hot weather.
Chinese nationals reveal 'skin-crawling ordeal' in M'sian detention centre

Chinese nationals reveal 'skin-crawling ordeal' in M'sian detention centre

They have been urged to lodge a complaint with Suhakam. 
Meta, tech giants form metaverse standards body, without Apple

Meta, tech giants form metaverse standards body, without Apple

Apple's absence is conspicuous due to its planned mixed-reality headset.
Spitting along Karak Highway, Alphard driver fined RM400

Spitting along Karak Highway, Alphard driver fined RM400

He also faces reckless driving charges.
Covid-19 (June 21): 1,921 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (June 21): 1,921 new cases, 2 deaths

61 deaths have been reported this month so far.
Singapore confirms case of monkeypox, first in Southeast Asia

Singapore confirms case of monkeypox, first in Southeast Asia

The man is in stable condition at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases.
Hospitalised boy may have accidentally taken drugs - police

Hospitalised boy may have accidentally taken drugs - police

Police seized 102 pills and arrested nine individuals.
5G lamp posts: Zahidi explains how DBKL can skip middleman

5G lamp posts: Zahidi explains how DBKL can skip middleman

It can set up a subsidiary and get network service provider licence.
Malaysia's economy doing well - World Bank economist

Malaysia's economy doing well - World Bank economist

Optimism stems from pent-up demand, says Apurva Sanghi.
YOURSAY | Adam Adli will have to woo uncommitted youths

YOURSAY | Adam Adli will have to woo uncommitted youths

‘This country needs young blood to craft a new narrative.’
Tea on Saddiq's missing funds

Tea on Saddiq's missing funds

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
Climate change: Govt to form national adaptation plan

Climate change: Govt to form national adaptation plan

Malaysia exposed to massive floods, says Ismail Sabri.
Electricity tariff hike inevitable, consider targeted subsidies - economists

Electricity tariff hike inevitable, consider targeted subsidies - economists

The cost of generating electricity has increased sharply and quickly, they note.
Economists expect a lower EPF dividend rate for 2022

Economists expect a lower EPF dividend rate for 2022

This follows the weaker investment income recorded in Q1 2022.