Archive - 30 June 2022

Additional RM370m subsidy allocation shows govt’s commitment - Zafrul

Additional RM370m subsidy allocation shows govt’s commitment - Zafrul

This brings projected subsidy expenditure for 2022 to RM77.7b.
Zahid denies trying to make ex-secretary scapegoat in corruption case

Zahid denies trying to make ex-secretary scapegoat in corruption case

Ex-DPM also refutes claims he lied about knowledge of credit card payments. 
Nervous wait continues for hundreds of migrants at KLIA2

Nervous wait continues for hundreds of migrants at KLIA2

Return Recalibration counters closed for four-hour lunch break. 
Azam: BNM, MACC, finance sector must cooperate to fight graft, scams

Azam: BNM, MACC, finance sector must cooperate to fight graft, scams

MACC chief says criminals are becoming more sophisticated in their methods.
Learn Ukraine lessons and apply them to Taiwan, Britain says

Learn Ukraine lessons and apply them to Taiwan, Britain says

West has to make sure Taiwan is defended, says foreign minister.
HK has 'risen from the ashes', China's Xi says on rare visit

HK has 'risen from the ashes', China's Xi says on rare visit

His first known trip outside the mainland in more than two years.

Stop execution of M'sian - human groups urge S'pore govt

Stop execution of M'sian - human groups urge S'pore govt

Kalwant Singh is latest in long list of M'sians awaiting execution in the republic.
Cops nab 3 Nigerians over subsidised cooking oil smuggling

Cops nab 3 Nigerians over subsidised cooking oil smuggling

Police say the oil is sold in Nigeria, where prices are high.
Guan Eng questions Annuar's chairing of inflation task force

Guan Eng questions Annuar's chairing of inflation task force

'He couldn't even get his numbers right.'
Russia abandons Snake Island in strategic victory for Ukraine

Russia abandons Snake Island in strategic victory for Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry describes withdrawal as 'gesture of goodwill'.
Court is not ‘coffee shop’ - prosecution reprimands Zahid

Court is not ‘coffee shop’ - prosecution reprimands Zahid

Zahid has provided unnecessary explanations to specific questions. 
Fake news affecting supply of subsidised cooking oil in market

Fake news affecting supply of subsidised cooking oil in market

Annuar says several measures will be taken to ensure adequate supply.
Stranded migrants who fail to leave by midnight could face action - Hamzah

Stranded migrants who fail to leave by midnight could face action - Hamzah

Minister indicates they should not have waited until last minute to leave. 
Security boost in court complexes to prevent commotions - Mas Ermieyati

Security boost in court complexes to prevent commotions - Mas Ermieyati

This follows a recent incident between a lawyer and a photographer.
Two, including Sabah-based party chief, charged over fake docs syndicate

Two, including Sabah-based party chief, charged over fake docs syndicate

Home minister says duo arrested after tip-off from non-Malaysian abroad.
SRC case: Najib to respond to prosecution's assertion on Nazlan

SRC case: Najib to respond to prosecution's assertion on Nazlan

Prosecution contends that Nazlan's former bank job is unrelated to the case.
Govt to announce plan for equity sale in 5G agency next week

Govt to announce plan for equity sale in 5G agency next week

Annuar Musa expects discussions with telcos to wrap up next week.
Govt working to reduce impact of rising cost of living - minister

Govt working to reduce impact of rising cost of living - minister

Govt is committed to ensuring the people are not burdened.
Australia part of Asia, minister says on visit to Malaysian birthplace

Australia part of Asia, minister says on visit to Malaysian birthplace

Penny Wong says her story of having an immigrant parent illustrates this. 
May 13 bloodletting, Bersih different kettle of fish - Ambiga

May 13 bloodletting, Bersih different kettle of fish - Ambiga

One is a criminal offence. The other is a fundamental right.
WHO warns 'sustained transmission' of monkeypox risks vulnerable groups

WHO warns 'sustained transmission' of monkeypox risks vulnerable groups

Pregnant women, immunocompromised people, and children could be exposed.
Court issues show cause to Lokman for verbally abusing court police officer

Court issues show cause to Lokman for verbally abusing court police officer

He has to explain why he shouldn't be cited with contempt of court.
PAS ulama wing calls for more films about independence figures

PAS ulama wing calls for more films about independence figures

This follows the success of 'Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan'.
Whoopsie! PMO Twitter poll goes south, gets taken down

Whoopsie! PMO Twitter poll goes south, gets taken down

Response overwhelmingly negative on perceived effectiveness of anti-inflation task force.
Zahid wants Muhyiddin's 'recovery council' scrapped

Zahid wants Muhyiddin's 'recovery council' scrapped

Umno president says NRC ineffective, only formed as platform for Bersatu leader.
Anwar: Najib retracted support because I declined to meddle in court cases

Anwar: Najib retracted support because I declined to meddle in court cases

'I did have support from 120 MPs, including 15 from Umno.'
COMMENT | The BM (Burberry Man) who promotes BM

COMMENT | The BM (Burberry Man) who promotes BM

Perhaps Ismail Sabri perfectly represents M'sia.
‘Chinese and Malays only’ - Airbnb host allegedly cancels customer’s booking

‘Chinese and Malays only’ - Airbnb host allegedly cancels customer’s booking

A woman's Twitter post on the incident has gone viral.
COMMENT | A thorough revision is required to reflect the actual inflation rate

COMMENT | A thorough revision is required to reflect the actual inflation rate

Increasing production costs show food inflation should realistically be much higher.
R&B singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex case

R&B singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex case

Evidence reflected Kelly's 'indifference to human suffering'.
Kelantanese don't need cinemas, they can watch Netflix - deputy MB

Kelantanese don't need cinemas, they can watch Netflix - deputy MB

'We believe it (cinema) is unsuitable. That is all,' says Mohd Amar.
PKR polls: Hans Isaac front runner in Ampang division chief contest

PKR polls: Hans Isaac front runner in Ampang division chief contest

The unofficial result shows actor leading with 748 votes. 
Govt did not respond to letters objecting to Apandi - Dr M

Govt did not respond to letters objecting to Apandi - Dr M

This is over ex-AG chairing Pulau Batu Puteh task force.
Whales in Langkawi waters? Yes, feeding on our anchovies

Whales in Langkawi waters? Yes, feeding on our anchovies

Video of the Bryde’s whales is captured by Marecet, a conservation group.

Mahathir ready to defend Langkawi in GE15 if needed

Mahathir ready to defend Langkawi in GE15 if needed

However, Pejuang already has several suggestions as candidates, he says.
Strategic Pernas-TMGV partnership offers new F&B franchise opportunity

Strategic Pernas-TMGV partnership offers new F&B franchise opportunity

TMG Ventures’ recent acquisition of Mikey’s Original New York Pizza, known as ‘The Home of the 18” Pizzas’ and serving quality New York style pizza by the slice.
Johor speaker volunteers to sue Dr M for RM3b over Pulau Batu Puteh

Johor speaker volunteers to sue Dr M for RM3b over Pulau Batu Puteh

'Everyone knew Mahathir was responsible,' says Puad.
LETTER | Deaths in immigration centres: An urgent wake-up call

LETTER | Deaths in immigration centres: An urgent wake-up call

Information on severe abuse of detainees can no longer be ignored.
Food security: Stop evicting farmers, PKR veep tells govt

Food security: Stop evicting farmers, PKR veep tells govt

This will show gov't sincerity in resolving food security issue.
LETTER | Is Malaysia’s current economic crisis foretold?

LETTER | Is Malaysia’s current economic crisis foretold?

Response to the enormous challenge so far is, at best, piecemeal. 
Court releases passport, Shafee to fly to Italy over daughters’ education

Court releases passport, Shafee to fly to Italy over daughters’ education

No objection was raised by the prosecution to Shafee's temporary release application.
Victims of mass exodus, thousands of migrants stranded at exit points

Victims of mass exodus, thousands of migrants stranded at exit points

These are undocumented migrants leaving under Immigration's recalibration programme.
Mas Ermieyati: Zahid's misappropriation claims baseless

Mas Ermieyati: Zahid's misappropriation claims baseless

Masjid Tanah MP studying accusation, mulling action against Zahid.
Goats released in New York City park to eat invasive weeds

Goats released in New York City park to eat invasive weeds

Goats are an ingenious approach to weed removal.
Loke: Shafie 'unprincipled' for willingness to work with GE15 winners

Loke: Shafie 'unprincipled' for willingness to work with GE15 winners

'Party that supports winners only seeks positions and interest.'
Allianz renews strategic bancassurance partnership with HSBC in Asia

Allianz renews strategic bancassurance partnership with HSBC in Asia

Allianz Asia Pacific (Allianz) and The HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) announced a 15-year extension of the exclusive bancassurance distribution agreement, covering key markets in Asia including Malaysia.
Sri Lankans face 'impossible situation' as nation runs out of fuel

Sri Lankans face 'impossible situation' as nation runs out of fuel

Doctors and nurses say they struggle to find enough fuel to get to work.
The APPIES Malaysia 2022: Two days that will propel  your success…

The APPIES Malaysia 2022: Two days that will propel your success…

The highly acclaimed APPIES – the annual festival showcasing the best ideas in marketing across Asia – is back with its seventh Malaysian edition.
Philippines begins new era of Marcos rule, decades after overthrow

Philippines begins new era of Marcos rule, decades after overthrow

It represents a stunning comeback for one of Asia's most famous political dynasties.
Jokowi offers to take message from Ukraine's leader to Putin

Jokowi offers to take message from Ukraine's leader to Putin

It was not immediately clear how Zelenskiy responded to the offer.
Nato backs military aid for 'heroic' Ukraine, Russia steps up attacks

Nato backs military aid for 'heroic' Ukraine, Russia steps up attacks

President Putin responded, saying Russia would respond in kind.
COMMENT | TikTok - the next political battleground

COMMENT | TikTok - the next political battleground

MCMC's heavy-handed action against politician's video shows govt's fear.
Covid-19 (June 29): 2,605 new cases, ICU use rising

Covid-19 (June 29): 2,605 new cases, ICU use rising

Covid-19 patients in ICU highest since May 16.
Chinese spacecraft acquires images of entire planet of Mars

Chinese spacecraft acquires images of entire planet of Mars

These include visuals of its south pole.
COMMENT | MCMC's decision on Celcom-Digi merger is wrong

COMMENT | MCMC's decision on Celcom-Digi merger is wrong

Our entire telco market will soon be dominated by just two players.
Curb deforestation or you won't hit net-zero targets, UN group tells firms

Curb deforestation or you won't hit net-zero targets, UN group tells firms

Of nearly 150 firms, just 9 are making strong progress on deforestation.
YOURSAY | Hamzah, they didn’t come here to die in our detention camps

YOURSAY | Hamzah, they didn’t come here to die in our detention camps

'Each time he says something, it stinks of pure arrogance.'
Court throws out defamation suit against Sungai Siput MP

Court throws out defamation suit against Sungai Siput MP

High Court concludes Kesavan and his ex-aide were having an affair.
BioNTech, Pfizer to start testing a universal vaccine for coronaviruses

BioNTech, Pfizer to start testing a universal vaccine for coronaviruses

Designed to protect against the virus if it becomes more dangerous.
Ex-chief: Suhakam can't function without new commissioners

Ex-chief: Suhakam can't function without new commissioners

M’sia might risk losing UN Human Rights Council seat, says Mah.
Almost 50,000 Malay contractors close shop, unable to renew licence

Almost 50,000 Malay contractors close shop, unable to renew licence

We have been hit by prices of building materials, association says.
Student uprising brewing

Student uprising brewing

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