Archive - 29 June 2022

Remains of Covid-19 patients can be bathed, shrouded – Khairy

Remains of Covid-19 patients can be bathed, shrouded – Khairy

Precautionary measures must be adopted, says the minister.
Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Aidiladha on July 10

Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Aidiladha on July 10

This was announced by the Conference of Rulers' assistant secretary.
Activist moots taking custodial death issue to the polls

Activist moots taking custodial death issue to the polls

Establishing independent police commission needs to be politicised, says Ivy Josiah.
Covid-19 vaccines: Immunocompromised children to get three doses now

Covid-19 vaccines: Immunocompromised children to get three doses now

Immunocompromised teenagers are eligible for four doses.
Australia's foreign minister agrees to introduce investors to M’sia

Australia's foreign minister agrees to introduce investors to M’sia

M'sia will focus on several sectors under the National Investment Aspiration.
RON97, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

RON97, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

This is from tomorrow until July 6.
Zahid: RM360k paid to TS consultancy not for helping Umno’s voter registration

Zahid: RM360k paid to TS consultancy not for helping Umno’s voter registration

He also wasn't aware the company was set up by Umno.
35 Malaysian job scam victims rescued at Thai-Myanmar border

35 Malaysian job scam victims rescued at Thai-Myanmar border

Victims facing immigration offences are currently being detained in Mae Sot.
RM10 for mix rice - varsity students hit by price hikes

RM10 for mix rice - varsity students hit by price hikes

Student groups complain about being overcharged by stores on campus.
Anwar ‘casually’ meets Rafizi to discuss strengthening PKR

Anwar ‘casually’ meets Rafizi to discuss strengthening PKR

Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah was also present.
Taiwan rebuffs Philippines complaint about South China Sea live fire drills

Taiwan rebuffs Philippines complaint about South China Sea live fire drills

Taiwan says it has the right to do so.
Tok Pa refutes Zahid's misappropriation claim during testimony

Tok Pa refutes Zahid's misappropriation claim during testimony

Funds managed by a committee following party guidelines, he says.
S Korea approves first domestically developed Covid-19 vaccine

S Korea approves first domestically developed Covid-19 vaccine

SKYCovione vaccine was authorised for a two-dose regimen.
Sudden cooking oil subsidy removal will hit B40 hardest, says group

Sudden cooking oil subsidy removal will hit B40 hardest, says group

It should be done gradually instead to ease their burden. 
Nobel laureate Ressa vows to fight order to shut Philippine news site

Nobel laureate Ressa vows to fight order to shut Philippine news site

Regulator upholds 2018 ruling rescinding Rappler's operating licence. 
US FDA advisers recommend change to Covid-19 vaccine composition for fall

US FDA advisers recommend change to Covid-19 vaccine composition for fall

The booster design will be decided in early July.
Zahid: All charges against me are politically motivated

Zahid: All charges against me are politically motivated

'It's something that several politicians in this country have to face.'
Special jihad task force to tackle inflation to be set up - PM

Special jihad task force to tackle inflation to be set up - PM

Task force will gather information, coordinate strategies to solve inflation-related issues.
Nothing more than 'paper tiger' - Bar Council on IPCC bill

Nothing more than 'paper tiger' - Bar Council on IPCC bill

'It failed to live up to the collective expectations,' says its president.
Chicken ceiling price up by 50 sen to RM9.40 per kg

Chicken ceiling price up by 50 sen to RM9.40 per kg

UPDATED 5.44PM | New ceiling prices for chicken eggs have also been set.
Judge’s previous bank job not linked to Najib’s SRC case - prosecution

Judge’s previous bank job not linked to Najib’s SRC case - prosecution

UPDATED 6.05PM | DPP contends alleged evidence sought more to do with 1MDB graft trial. 
Police deny leaking pictures on Bella's injuries to public

Police deny leaking pictures on Bella's injuries to public

They were posted on a women's rights activist's Facebook.
Cops tracking down prepaid SIM cards syndicate leader

Cops tracking down prepaid SIM cards syndicate leader

Perlis police say the suspect is currently in northern Malaysia.
Smart Building Ecosystem (3/13): Connectivity of Property Accounting System

Smart Building Ecosystem (3/13): Connectivity of Property Accounting System

An accounting system is one of the essential components for any business entity, but it is often standalone and detached from the business operation, and the property management industry is not an exception.
Inquest on 15-month-old baby's death to be held on Sept 22

Inquest on 15-month-old baby's death to be held on Sept 22

Coroner Court issues interim order prohibiting baby's father from commenting on case.
Deputy minister appalled kindie kids acting out TikTok 'marry me' trend

Deputy minister appalled kindie kids acting out TikTok 'marry me' trend

Video shows pupils copying online challenge of dancing to celebrity crushes.
The Industry-Academic Cultivation Program of High-level Talents in the Semiconductor Industry

The Industry-Academic Cultivation Program of High-level Talents in the Semiconductor Industry

The event will be aimed at individuals enrolled in science and engineering majors at universities across Malaysia.

Dr M should be 'jantan', cooperate with govt on Batu Puteh - Najib

Dr M should be 'jantan', cooperate with govt on Batu Puteh - Najib

Mahathir walked out from AGC yesterday, protesting Apandi's role as panel chair.
S’gor records RM56.9m in losses from online scams as of June

S’gor records RM56.9m in losses from online scams as of June

State police chief calls for new laws to cover online crimes. 
Heed our demands or we'll march - student groups warn govt on living costs

Heed our demands or we'll march - student groups warn govt on living costs

The 20 student bodies urge political parties to join their efforts.
LETTER | M'sians are much better off than many others

LETTER | M'sians are much better off than many others

We get free healthcare, govt aid which some countries don't have. 
Hamzah concedes to personal data leaks, but NRD not to blame

Hamzah concedes to personal data leaks, but NRD not to blame

Minister says number of agencies that can access NRD data will be reduced.
COMMENT | Bucha and Katyn - two Russian crimes 82 years apart

COMMENT | Bucha and Katyn - two Russian crimes 82 years apart

The Soviet Union killed 22,000 Polish citizens in the Katyn Massacre in 1940.
Allow Fisheries Board to buy directly from fisherfolk, says its chief

Allow Fisheries Board to buy directly from fisherfolk, says its chief

This will help eliminate middle person controlling fish market prices. 
Sabah-born Aussie minister recalls family history in maiden visit to M'sia

Sabah-born Aussie minister recalls family history in maiden visit to M'sia

Penny Wong's first eight years of her life were in Kota Kinabalu.
Govt sees no need to remove Apandi from Pulau Batu Puteh task force

Govt sees no need to remove Apandi from Pulau Batu Puteh task force

Minister says Mahathir's objection should have been made much earlier.
Community garden to reapply for temporary licence after eviction notice

Community garden to reapply for temporary licence after eviction notice

Authorities say locals had complained about odour and noise pollution.
Late Dutch model's family seeks PM's help to boot cop off task force

Late Dutch model's family seeks PM's help to boot cop off task force

They say her case's investigating officer has obvious conflict of interest.
Deaths in detention: Ramkarpal accuses Hamzah of ignoring main issue

Deaths in detention: Ramkarpal accuses Hamzah of ignoring main issue

MP points out it's about appalling detention conditions, not death predictions. 
ETIKA and UKM proclaiming “It's Time For our River”

ETIKA and UKM proclaiming “It's Time For our River”

Etika in collaboration with UKM to strengthen sustainability commitment to a cleaner river for World Environmental Day.
Zahid and Najib to attend Sabah BN convention

Zahid and Najib to attend Sabah BN convention

State BN chief says 5k delegates expected to attend.
Govt, Dhaya Maju close to settling KVDT2 legal action

Govt, Dhaya Maju close to settling KVDT2 legal action

Legal reps say negotiations needed for just a few details.
More extreme weather events expected to pummel China

More extreme weather events expected to pummel China

It will likely continue in July and August. 
Anytime Fitness launches AF Connect

Anytime Fitness launches AF Connect

Anytime Fitness launches a new digital platform, AF Connect. This domain features personalized coaching that provides the best fitness, nutrition, and recovery guidance accessible any time, anywhere. The newest digital platform launched this April 1.
MCMC approves Digi-Celcom merger

MCMC approves Digi-Celcom merger

The merger will result in the country's largest mobile service provider.
COMMENT | ‘My brother did it’ – remembering a dark day for integrity

COMMENT | ‘My brother did it’ – remembering a dark day for integrity

Despite the admission, Azam Baki continues to head MACC.

Dozens missing after Russian missile strike on mall kills 18

Dozens missing after Russian missile strike on mall kills 18

Local authorities deny Russian claim that there's an arms depot nearby.
Trump wanted to join Jan 6 Capitol riot, tried to grab the limo steering wheel

Trump wanted to join Jan 6 Capitol riot, tried to grab the limo steering wheel

After his security declined to take him to the riot site, aide testifies.
COMMENT | It's increasingly hard to be excited by GE15

COMMENT | It's increasingly hard to be excited by GE15

After the GE15 dust is settled, the same endless dirty mudslinging will restart.
MCA Youth: Hamzah must apologise for flippant remarks on immigration deaths

MCA Youth: Hamzah must apologise for flippant remarks on immigration deaths

Meanwhile, PKR Youth leader calls for minister to be sacked.


Covid-19 (June 28): 2,025 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (June 28): 2,025 new cases, 4 deaths

Kuala Lumpur reported more cases than any other part of the country.
YOURSAY | At the rate we’re going, we could meet Sri Lanka fate

YOURSAY | At the rate we’re going, we could meet Sri Lanka fate

‘Once, we were to be the next South Korea or Taiwan. Now we try not to be Sri Lanka.’
COMMENT | GE15 hustings fertile ground for comedy

COMMENT | GE15 hustings fertile ground for comedy

'Are our politicians big enough to be roasted? No, they are not.'
Durio X BIG Pharmacy Mega Sale Roadshow: Amazing discounts up to 35% for 3 days at JB City Square!

Durio X BIG Pharmacy Mega Sale Roadshow: Amazing discounts up to 35% for 3 days at JB City Square!

Did you miss the last Durio roadshow? Now is the best time to grab Durio surgical masks at the lowest price. Come one, come all to the Durio Mega Sales Roadshow organised in collaboration with BIG Pharmacy, for a fantastic time.
Community garden told to evict just weeks after catching PM's eye

Community garden told to evict just weeks after catching PM's eye

Land office says it is acting on residents' complaints.
Climate change is driving 2022 into extreme heat and flooding

Climate change is driving 2022 into extreme heat and flooding

Extreme weather events caused widespread upheaval globally, affecting millions.
German court sentences ex-SS camp guard, aged 101, to 5 years in jail

German court sentences ex-SS camp guard, aged 101, to 5 years in jail

He helped send 3,518 people to their deaths at the Sachsenhausen camp.
COMMENT | Food security in times of war

COMMENT | Food security in times of war

The EU is ready to cooperate with M'sia on food supply issues.
Dr M walks out on Apandi

Dr M walks out on Apandi

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