Archive - 1 July 2022

Annuar: 5G rollout in stages, latest by September 2022

Annuar: 5G rollout in stages, latest by September 2022

Minister says industry concerns on single wholesale network resolved.
Stop the quarrelling, close ranks ahead of GE15 - Hishammuddin tells Umno

Stop the quarrelling, close ranks ahead of GE15 - Hishammuddin tells Umno

He says infighting could lead to loss of public confidence.
Three new helicopters to strengthen security in East M'sia waters - Hishammuddin

Three new helicopters to strengthen security in East M'sia waters - Hishammuddin

Defence minister says the aircraft will also be used for other purposes.
Court to hear Oct 19 Arul Kanda, Irwan Serigar's bid to strike out 1MDB's US$6.59b claim

Court to hear Oct 19 Arul Kanda, Irwan Serigar's bid to strike out 1MDB's US$6.59b claim

The sovereign fund accused the two of breach of trust, misappropriating money.
SC announces 4 senior appointments

SC announces 4 senior appointments

SC chairperson says their experience will strengthen the commission.
Muslim pilgrims flock to Mecca for first post-pandemic haj

Muslim pilgrims flock to Mecca for first post-pandemic haj

Only a million pilgrims are allowed this year.
Health Ministry denies HKL facing shortage of doctors

Health Ministry denies HKL facing shortage of doctors

Ministry says meeting mentioned in viral letter is to coordinate transfer exercise.
In age-old ritual, Mexican mayor weds alligator to secure abundance

In age-old ritual, Mexican mayor weds alligator to secure abundance

Indigenous leader seals the nuptials with a kiss.
Rome Statute opponent to chair Suhakam

Rome Statute opponent to chair Suhakam

UPDATED 8.55PM | PM describes new commission line up as 'inclusive'.
Keluarga Malaysia vehicle insurance financing programme for civil servants

Keluarga Malaysia vehicle insurance financing programme for civil servants

Myezycover lets them make easy insurance, road tax instalment payments. 
MTUC meeting to go ahead amid fractious rivalry, accusations of misconduct

MTUC meeting to go ahead amid fractious rivalry, accusations of misconduct

Rival faction says the triennial delegates conference is 'illegal', urges PM to skip it.
Do not neglect M40, SMEs after subsidy removal - Guan Eng tells govt

Do not neglect M40, SMEs after subsidy removal - Guan Eng tells govt

Bagan MP says M40 and SMEs get little to no assistance.
US FDA wants Covid boosters targeting Omicron BA.4, BA.5 subvariants

US FDA wants Covid boosters targeting Omicron BA.4, BA.5 subvariants

Companies need not change the vaccine for primary vaccination series, FDA adds.
LETTER | Selling fake IC is treason

LETTER | Selling fake IC is treason

This action is akin to an attack and undermines the nation.
Inflation task force set up to solve problem created by govt - Khalid

Inflation task force set up to solve problem created by govt - Khalid

MP points out problem would not exist if govt didn't remove subsidies. 
Retired Singaporean allowed to challenge 'unlawful' detention by immigration

Retired Singaporean allowed to challenge 'unlawful' detention by immigration

High Court dismisses AGC's bid to strike out Wong Chun Khuen's bid.
Maid's death: Former solicitor-general breaks silence on acquittal

Maid's death: Former solicitor-general breaks silence on acquittal

EXCLUSIVE | Hanafiah also claims Tommy Thomas was unhappy over backlash.
PM urged to intervene in urban farm's eviction

PM urged to intervene in urban farm's eviction

Petaling Jaya MP says urban farm in line with govt's environmental goals.
In Hong Kong, Xi says 'one country, two systems' is here to stay

In Hong Kong, Xi says 'one country, two systems' is here to stay

No reason to change Hong Kong's governance formula, Chinese president says.
WWF-Malaysia welcomes new President and Chairman

WWF-Malaysia welcomes new President and Chairman

WWF-Malaysia is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, effective today.
Harapan rep warns of bigger rally over price hikes

Harapan rep warns of bigger rally over price hikes

UPDATED 5.43PM | Sany Hamzan gives the govt 11 days to meet three demands.
No more 'iron wall' between govt, opposition - communications minister

No more 'iron wall' between govt, opposition - communications minister

We'll ensure our political stability and welfare of Keluarga Malaysia, Annuar pledges.
Russian missiles kill 17 near Odesa after Ukraine retakes Snake Island

Russian missiles kill 17 near Odesa after Ukraine retakes Snake Island

 Russia more than doubled missile strikes around the country in the past 2 weeks.
COMMENT | Academic research means little if they don't influence govt policies

COMMENT | Academic research means little if they don't influence govt policies

Too much is placed on altmetrics and the way scholarly work is measured. 
Malaysians not required to fill in MySejahtera traveller's pass

Malaysians not required to fill in MySejahtera traveller's pass

This ruling will be expanded to others, in stages, says health minister.
Lazada 7.7 Mid-Year Mega Sale returns with great deals from local businesses and bigger savings

Lazada 7.7 Mid-Year Mega Sale returns with great deals from local businesses and bigger savings

Lazada’s 7.7 Mid-Year Mega Sale returns with a greater selection of jaw-dropping deals, rewards and shoppertainment from 7-9 July 2022.
TI-M wants progress report of data leak probe

TI-M wants progress report of data leak probe

Gov't must also update public on plans to prevent such incidents, it says.
Food vendors mull raising prices as costs increase in July

Food vendors mull raising prices as costs increase in July

This is after hike in chicken ceiling price, lifting of cooking oil subsidy.
Rosmah's graft case verdict postponed to Sept 1, no reason given

Rosmah's graft case verdict postponed to Sept 1, no reason given

Decision on the solar corruption case was initially set for July 7. 
MR D.I.Y. PLUS celebrates grand opening at MidValley Megamall

MR D.I.Y. PLUS celebrates grand opening at MidValley Megamall

The 30,000 sq ft store features approximately 20,000 different types of products divided into five major categories
Hong Kong's new leader says rule of law fundamental value for city

Hong Kong's new leader says rule of law fundamental value for city

National security law has also brought stability, adds John Lee.
Indonesia's inflation hits 5-year high, above central bank target

Indonesia's inflation hits 5-year high, above central bank target

Its June inflation rate accelerates to 4.35pct amid rising food prices. 
Freedom has 'vanished', Taiwan says on Hong Kong anniversary

Freedom has 'vanished', Taiwan says on Hong Kong anniversary

'China's so-called 'one country, two systems' has simply not stood up to the test.'
Bersih calls on S'wak govt to lift entry ban on chairperson

Bersih calls on S'wak govt to lift entry ban on chairperson

Thomas Fann has been barred from entering the state since 2016.
Zaid hopes BN wins GE15 and reforms justice system

Zaid hopes BN wins GE15 and reforms justice system

Reform needed to limit AG's powers, prevent selective prosecution, he says.
N Korea blames 'alien things' near border with South for Covid outbreak

N Korea blames 'alien things' near border with South for Covid outbreak

However, it did not state the origins of the 'alien things'.
Court strikes out civil suit over Pulau Batu Puteh sovereignty

Court strikes out civil suit over Pulau Batu Puteh sovereignty

UPDATED 11.40AM | Judge rules M'sian who filed suit lacked legal standing to do so. 
MACC to brief AG over new development in corruption case against Baling MP

MACC to brief AG over new development in corruption case against Baling MP

Defence says there are lead leads that can result in withdrawal of charges.
Sling through the multiverse with SPIDER-MAN™: NO WAY HOME™ on AXN Asia, premiering 17 July 2022!

Sling through the multiverse with SPIDER-MAN™: NO WAY HOME™ on AXN Asia, premiering 17 July 2022!

Mark your calendar to catch all the epic action, behind the scenes and special on-air highlights of our favourite web-slinging superhero on AXN Asia. 

PBS chief: A 'BN party' turned to 'migrants' for support

PBS chief: A 'BN party' turned to 'migrants' for support

Ongkili says citizenship-for-votes scheme meant to prevent PBS from power. 
OPPO commemorates 100 years of Centre Court as the global partner of Wimbledon for the fourth year

OPPO commemorates 100 years of Centre Court as the global partner of Wimbledon for the fourth year

Under the banner of Inspiration Ahead, OPPO unveils its latest AR experience to celebrate the tournament
MTEM raises questions on 25 Bangladeshi recruitment agencies

MTEM raises questions on 25 Bangladeshi recruitment agencies

'What are the selection criteria for these 25 companies?'
The rise, fall and return of the Philippines' Marcos dynasty

The rise, fall and return of the Philippines' Marcos dynasty

Full circle - 36 years after a people's revolt which ousted Ferdinand Marcos.
New Predator and Nitro devices headline ‘It Lies Within’ Roadshow

New Predator and Nitro devices headline ‘It Lies Within’ Roadshow

Acer Malaysia today announced the arrival of the facelifted Predator Helios 300 and Acer Nitro 5 powered by 12th Gen Intel Core processors.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy celebrates retaking of Snake Island

Ukraine's Zelenskiy celebrates retaking of Snake Island

It is struggling to hold off intense assaults in the eastern city of Lysychansk.
HKL letter warns of impending doctor shortage

HKL letter warns of impending doctor shortage

UPDATED 7.43PM | 'There will be a crisis of shortage of medical officers.'
Hong Kong deploys massive security as Xi set to swear in new leader

Hong Kong deploys massive security as Xi set to swear in new leader

Xi's visit is seen as a victory tour after Beijing tightened its control of Hong Kong.
From 'heavenly kings' to football team - plight of Perak farmers

From 'heavenly kings' to football team - plight of Perak farmers

At least 12 farming communities are facing eviction. 
'Racial identity, anti-West sentiments reasons for M'sian pro-Russia stance'

'Racial identity, anti-West sentiments reasons for M'sian pro-Russia stance'

Pew survey shows almost half of M'sians expressed confidence in Putin. 
Covid-19 (June 30): 2,867 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (June 30): 2,867 new cases, 2 deaths

Number of ICU cases are slowly moving upwards.
Fact check: Did Dr M ask Zahid to dissolve Umno?

Fact check: Did Dr M ask Zahid to dissolve Umno?

The short answer is yes as Dr M admitted doing so, but why? 
Restaurant group: No plans to hike prices, but still on the cards

Restaurant group: No plans to hike prices, but still on the cards

‘Most customers at mamak restaurants are B40 and M40 income earners.’
Heavier penalties for environmental crimes to be tabled in October

Heavier penalties for environmental crimes to be tabled in October

Amendment seeks to increase fine to RM10m, longer jail sentence. 
YOURSAY | Harun Idris and May 13: The truth can cut both ways

YOURSAY | Harun Idris and May 13: The truth can cut both ways

‘Only an impartial investigation can establish what really happened.’
Lynas claims to be the target of disinformation campaign

Lynas claims to be the target of disinformation campaign

Bogus social media accounts could be behind this campaign, it says.
M'sia needs climate change mitigation and adaptation plans - Greenpeace

M'sia needs climate change mitigation and adaptation plans - Greenpeace

Climate change effects are causing significant economic losses, it adds.
Hamzah dismisses claim of exorbitant prices for goods in detention camps

Hamzah dismisses claim of exorbitant prices for goods in detention camps

This is despite multiple testimonies from detainees.
Stop insulting Islam, minister reminds provocateurs

Stop insulting Islam, minister reminds provocateurs

'Malay Muslims cannot be separated from religion,' says Idris Ahmad.
DAP rift with 'PM' Shafie

DAP rift with 'PM' Shafie

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