Archive - 27 June 2022

Afghan official warns of disease outbreak among earthquake survivors

Afghan official warns of disease outbreak among earthquake survivors

Survivors are desperately in need of food and clean water.
Strategic plan to prevent stunting in children approved

Strategic plan to prevent stunting in children approved

Plan is to address malnutrition that stunts growth.
MCMC records statement from ex-senator on subsidies TikTok video

MCMC records statement from ex-senator on subsidies TikTok video

She had claimed that various subsidies were being abolished.
Nazri admits signing SD supporting Anwar in bid to 'save Umno'

Nazri admits signing SD supporting Anwar in bid to 'save Umno'

He claims Muhyiddin wanted to dissolve Umno, just like Mahathir.
Ukraine pleads for air defence as Russia turns sights on Lysychansk

Ukraine pleads for air defence as Russia turns sights on Lysychansk

Regional officials say situation in city is 'very difficult'.
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka shuts schools, urges work from home to save fuel

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka shuts schools, urges work from home to save fuel

Some had to queue for days for petrol.
Police arrest 23 Taiwanese over online shopping scam

Police arrest 23 Taiwanese over online shopping scam

This after raiding a three-storey luxury bungalow following a public tip-off.
Russia's grinding battlefield gains seen driven by new tactics

Russia's grinding battlefield gains seen driven by new tactics

Sievierodonetsk is the biggest Ukrainian city Russia captured since Mariupol's fall.
Zahid applies to postpone hearing pending appeal over witnesses' statements

Zahid applies to postpone hearing pending appeal over witnesses' statements

The prosecution says will make an objection to the application.
Tajuddin may contest in GE15 on PAS ticket if fired from Umno

Tajuddin may contest in GE15 on PAS ticket if fired from Umno

UPDATED 8.45PM | However, the MP says he will not be joining the Islamist party.

Loke’s simultaneous polls proposal is reasonable: PKR sec-gen

Loke’s simultaneous polls proposal is reasonable: PKR sec-gen

Saifuddin Nasution says it can be discussed in Harapan presidential council.
Tajuddin calls Zahid 'liability', says Umno will lose GE if he leads

Tajuddin calls Zahid 'liability', says Umno will lose GE if he leads

UPDATED 5.45PM | He urges party chief to step aside and focus on court cases.
Pakistan orders masks on domestic flights as Covid numbers rise

Pakistan orders masks on domestic flights as Covid numbers rise

Karachi reports positivity ratio rose to 21pct compared with national's 2.8pct.

Bersatu man chastises Umno leaders for open infighting

Bersatu man chastises Umno leaders for open infighting

He says conflict shows Umno leaders don't care about issues affecting general public.
Russia slips into default zone as payment deadline expires

Russia slips into default zone as payment deadline expires

Sanctions have effectively cut the country off from global financial system.
Umno agreed to jettison Zahid, but Mat Hasan bailed - Tajuddin

Umno agreed to jettison Zahid, but Mat Hasan bailed - Tajuddin

The Umno man claims Mat Hasan was 'intimidated' into backing out.
Explainer: Hong Kong's rocky political road since 1997 handover

Explainer: Hong Kong's rocky political road since 1997 handover

It will mark its 25th anniversary under Chinese rule on July 1.
Tajuddin: Zahid's 'no DAP, no Anwar' mantra is a lie

Tajuddin: Zahid's 'no DAP, no Anwar' mantra is a lie

UPDATED 9.43PM | He says statutory declarations were signed to support Anwar.
Protest at M’sian Embassy in Jakarta over acquittal of Adelina’s employer

Protest at M’sian Embassy in Jakarta over acquittal of Adelina’s employer

Indonesians want diplomatic protest note filed against Malaysia.
Rafizi: Umno's dismissal of my formulas shows how much they fear them

Rafizi: Umno's dismissal of my formulas shows how much they fear them

They have no better ideas on how to address issues, he says.
Homecoming for fans at Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival

Homecoming for fans at Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival

Drama on the track, a live concert by local rock group Bunkface, an array of on ground activities marked the home coming of fans and spectators back to the Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival and Vios Challenge race series at Sepang International Circuit.
Naza group chair's ex-wife starts serving seven days' jail sentence

Naza group chair's ex-wife starts serving seven days' jail sentence

Emilia is serving her sentence at Kajang Women's Prison.
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Have your meals and shop like a pro with pandapro!

Become a pandapro member and stand a chance to enjoy 2 months free subscription and RM50 voucher
Streamline approval process to combat medicine shortage, govt urged

Streamline approval process to combat medicine shortage, govt urged

It will improve efficiency and reduce the waiting period, says MHC. 
Ex-senior VP: Dummy cheques used for bribe payments to Guan Eng

Ex-senior VP: Dummy cheques used for bribe payments to Guan Eng

Between RM10,000 and RM15,000 were paid to obtain them.
Racers hail Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival as the People’s Race

Racers hail Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival as the People’s Race

With the return of spectators and fans to the Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival and Vios Challenge race series, competitors are the first to rally their support behind the event that is quickly establishing itself as the People’s Race.
LETTER | Nazri’s flood tourism does not hold water

LETTER | Nazri’s flood tourism does not hold water

The idea is farfetched and probably started with a figment of imagination.
COMMENT |  What is Umno's Plan B?

COMMENT | What is Umno's Plan B?

Plan A is clear and has one obvious obstacle... Ismail Sabri.
US to announce purchase of missile defense system for Ukraine - source

US to announce purchase of missile defense system for Ukraine - source

Source adds Washington to announce additional security aid for Ukraine.
UN report: Cannabis use has risen with legalisation and Covid-19 lockdowns

UN report: Cannabis use has risen with legalisation and Covid-19 lockdowns

It raises the risk of depression and suicide, the report says.
Judge 'very disappointed' with Guan Eng's statement outside court

Judge 'very disappointed' with Guan Eng's statement outside court

UPDATED 11.25AM | Lim had called allegations of his corruption 'untrue'.
Circular economy for plastic in Malaysia – Are we on track?

Circular economy for plastic in Malaysia – Are we on track?

Plastic, dubbed a miracle invention due to its durability and versatility, has made our lives substantially  easier. However, 60 years after its invention, managing plastic waste has become one of the planet’s  biggest problems.  
Puad: Past supreme council reshuffles never damaged Umno

Puad: Past supreme council reshuffles never damaged Umno

The supreme council member says many were removed from the council before without issues.
Anwar: Court cluster only wants to dissolve Parliament to settle their cases

Anwar: Court cluster only wants to dissolve Parliament to settle their cases

'That's why we dispute the rationale for the proposed dissolution.' 
Leaders at G7 mock bare-chested horseback rider Putin

Leaders at G7 mock bare-chested horseback rider Putin

'We have to show that we're tougher than Putin,' says British PM.
COMMENT | Putrajaya, don’t ‘play play’ with Sarawak on English

COMMENT | Putrajaya, don’t ‘play play’ with Sarawak on English

Perhaps, non-English speaking lawmakers should not be appointed ministers.
Covid-19 (June 26): 2,003 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19 (June 26): 2,003 new cases, 1 death

There have been 70 deaths reported this month.
Grandson of disgraced ex-S'gor MB Harun wants to clear his name

Grandson of disgraced ex-S'gor MB Harun wants to clear his name

He is on a quest to establish a re-evaluation of Harun’s reputation. 

COMMENT | Vilifying Bersih will not put food on table

COMMENT | Vilifying Bersih will not put food on table

Why are they afraid of people protesting price hikes?
YOURSAY | Tuanku, not all public protests can be equated with riot

YOURSAY | Tuanku, not all public protests can be equated with riot

'Peaceful assembly is rakyat's fundamental right enshrined in our Constitution.'
Time to separate MACC from executive branch of govt – academic

Time to separate MACC from executive branch of govt – academic

Namely on the appointments of the anti-graft agency’s top commissioners.
Minister can protect domestic workers with one signature - group

Minister can protect domestic workers with one signature - group

'I can't think of anything easier than that,' says Irene Xavier. 
The PM's clothes

The PM's clothes

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