Archive - 25 June 2022

PM: Govt didn't U-turn on chicken ceiling price, just listened to people

PM: Govt didn't U-turn on chicken ceiling price, just listened to people

Govt decided to end ceiling prices, changed its mind 3 days later.
Lower prices or face street protest, student groups tell govt

Lower prices or face street protest, student groups tell govt

Groups condemn removal of subsidies and ceiling prices of necessities.
Cops: Viral video is of shooting in Latin America, not Klang

Cops: Viral video is of shooting in Latin America, not Klang

Don't spread unverified information on social media, police warn.
Minister moots app tracking what people buy to prevent subsidy abuse

Minister moots app tracking what people buy to prevent subsidy abuse

He cites repeated purchases of subsidised cooking oil as example.
Commonwealth Games: Ministry disappointed with Zii Jia’s withdrawal

Commonwealth Games: Ministry disappointed with Zii Jia’s withdrawal

However, it respects badminton star's decision due to tight schedule.
Ramkarpal: Calls to cite Guan Eng for contempt are baseless

Ramkarpal: Calls to cite Guan Eng for contempt are baseless

UPDATED 5.57PM | Allow Lim to maintain his innocence, MP says.
Non-pensionable veterans appeal for higher monthly aid

Non-pensionable veterans appeal for higher monthly aid

They are only receiving RM300 a month.
Perak PAS invites Tajuddin to defend Pasir Salak under PN ticket in GE15

Perak PAS invites Tajuddin to defend Pasir Salak under PN ticket in GE15

This follows his removal from the Umno Supreme Council.
Chicken ceiling price: Ministry holds discussions with industry players

Chicken ceiling price: Ministry holds discussions with industry players

This is to determine new ceiling price. 
Two dead, 14 wounded in Norway nightclub shooting - police

Two dead, 14 wounded in Norway nightclub shooting - police

Police arrest suspect a few minutes after shooting. 
Perak MB: Plan to extend Pangkor Airport runway needs in-depth study

Perak MB: Plan to extend Pangkor Airport runway needs in-depth study

The small airport can only accommodate planes with limited capacity.
Rising cost: Perhaps Umno will set up a board for every animal - Rafizi

Rising cost: Perhaps Umno will set up a board for every animal - Rafizi

PKR leader says stockpiling would be better than forming more regulatory bodies.
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian who threw rocks at drivers - army

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian who threw rocks at drivers - army

The teen was allegedly 'endangering civilians'. 
Families give ultimatum to MIC on disputed co-op land

Families give ultimatum to MIC on disputed co-op land

Group wants fair settlement, or MIC will face campaign against it in GE.
Ampang PKR branch polls result overturned due to 'vote-buying'

Ampang PKR branch polls result overturned due to 'vote-buying'

Polls redo will be on June 29 from 12pm to 8pm.
Political will lacking on both sides for funding bill, says Gan

Political will lacking on both sides for funding bill, says Gan

Both sides have promised but failed to do so when in power.
LETTER | RM100 can feed my family for a week

LETTER | RM100 can feed my family for a week

It's not much but it's a lot for the poor.
Sabah-born Aussie minister to visit Malaysia

Sabah-born Aussie minister to visit Malaysia

Penny Wong will arrive on June 28. 
Govt will not act on price hikes without public pressure - PKR protesters

Govt will not act on price hikes without public pressure - PKR protesters

PKR Youth members take to the streets over govt inaction.
MP proposes turning KL into a state

MP proposes turning KL into a state

Kepong lawmaker says KL folk have limited rights to choose their leaders. 
COMMENT | A rant on the state of our economy

COMMENT | A rant on the state of our economy

Things seem to be going from bad to worse.
Chicken price U-turn raises questions in govt's policy process: PKR MP

Chicken price U-turn raises questions in govt's policy process: PKR MP

Sim points out poor policy formulated despite PM having many ministers. 
BIG Pharmacy’s BIG MAD sales is here! Discounts up to 90% with prices as low as RM1.

BIG Pharmacy’s BIG MAD sales is here! Discounts up to 90% with prices as low as RM1.

The BIG Pharmacy BIG MAD SALES is coming very soon! Get ready to snag some great deals on 28th June – 3rd July 2022
COMMENT | University exam leak a symptom of larger issues

COMMENT | University exam leak a symptom of larger issues

Factors ailing our nation today can be seen in higher education too.
LETTER | Extraordinary measures needed to address inflation

LETTER | Extraordinary measures needed to address inflation

Guaranteed monthly income better than one-off handouts. 
Tuanku, Bersih respectfully disagrees

Tuanku, Bersih respectfully disagrees

'Without protests, there would have been no Malaysia.'
RM100 for rakyat, RM480k for FGV chair - Kit Siang calls it 'ludicrous'

RM100 for rakyat, RM480k for FGV chair - Kit Siang calls it 'ludicrous'

DAP veteran says obscene raise shames the Ismail Sabri administration.
Russia's grinding battlefield gains seen driven by new tactics

Russia's grinding battlefield gains seen driven by new tactics

'Whatever they did, it is working for them.'
US Supreme Court ends women's constitutional right to abortion

US Supreme Court ends women's constitutional right to abortion

The decision will dramatically change life for millions of women in US.
Umno tells Ismail Sabri's govt not to arbitrarily remove subsidies

Umno tells Ismail Sabri's govt not to arbitrarily remove subsidies

Party wants holistic govt policies to address rising cost of living.
China's Xi to visit Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover

China's Xi to visit Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover

The trip will be Xi's first known visit outside mainland China since January 2020.
Court to decide on Sept 2 if Bung Moktar, wife need to enter defence

Court to decide on Sept 2 if Bung Moktar, wife need to enter defence

Both are fighting corruption charges amounting to RM2.8m.
UN expert reports alleged police shakedowns, beatings of refugees

UN expert reports alleged police shakedowns, beatings of refugees

Human rights rapporteur urges govt to review policies, practices.
Cooking oil subsidies removal to ensure aid reaches target recipients - experts

Cooking oil subsidies removal to ensure aid reaches target recipients - experts

The move is also a measure to eliminate smuggling of cooking oil.
New Covid booster for Omicron, but is that necessary?

New Covid booster for Omicron, but is that necessary?

Scientists say boosters may only offer significant benefits for older people. 
Covid-19 (June 24): 2,512 new cases, three deaths

Covid-19 (June 24): 2,512 new cases, three deaths

Active cases have increased by 24.4pct compared to 2 weeks ago.
PJ City Council declares Bukit Gasing a landslide hotspot

PJ City Council declares Bukit Gasing a landslide hotspot

The area is likely one of 150 landslide hazards on Selangor's list. 
Memoirs of a Malaysian diplomat

Memoirs of a Malaysian diplomat

Former ambassador R Vengadesan served Foreign Ministry for 35 years, under 5 PMs.
Bukit Aman cuts list of authorised police spokespersons

Bukit Aman cuts list of authorised police spokespersons

Sources say only three key persons in Bukit Aman can engage media.
YOURSAY | More culture wars – this time, it’s DBP on language

YOURSAY | More culture wars – this time, it’s DBP on language

‘I think it is far better to reward the use of BM rather than punishment.’
Cops summon trio from Bar Council over 'Walk for Justice'

Cops summon trio from Bar Council over 'Walk for Justice'

But the trio decided not to answer questions when they turned up yesterday.