Archive - 2 July 2022

Kelantan is next stop for PM's 'Keluarga Malaysia' roadshow

Kelantan is next stop for PM's 'Keluarga Malaysia' roadshow

50,000 people are expected to participate. 
Project IC: Warisan feels vindicated, Najib blames Dr M and Anwar

Project IC: Warisan feels vindicated, Najib blames Dr M and Anwar

This is after PBS's accusation a 'BN party' was behind the scheme.
COMMENT | Remember, those are taxpayers' money

COMMENT | Remember, those are taxpayers' money

Why the need for the word 'jihad' for a task force? 
Zahid: BN 'cornered' during Sabah polls, never again

Zahid: BN 'cornered' during Sabah polls, never again

Umno president does not elaborate on what he meant by 'political cornering'.
Abolish NRC? I can step down if rakyat wants - Muhyiddin

Abolish NRC? I can step down if rakyat wants - Muhyiddin

NRC's performance should be judged by the public, not politicians, he says.
Ministry DG: I won't ask consumers to buy less eggs

Ministry DG: I won't ask consumers to buy less eggs

Azman Mohd Yusof says consumers can choose different categories of eggs.
'Cut ministers' pay' - student activists protest over rising costs of goods

'Cut ministers' pay' - student activists protest over rising costs of goods

They also want govt to maintain subsidies and resolve food security issues.
Muhyiddin has met PM, DPM appointment discussed

Muhyiddin has met PM, DPM appointment discussed

Other appointments discussed including for GLCs, statutory bodies.
Teng: Johor DAP boss suffering from Streisand effect

Teng: Johor DAP boss suffering from Streisand effect

This is over Liew's purported clumsy attempt to hide his ambitions.
Umno polls: ROS has to decide by July 16 - Ismail Sabri

Umno polls: ROS has to decide by July 16 - Ismail Sabri

'We are still waiting,' says the Umno veep.
Bung: Sabah BN doesn't want to be 'cheated' again

Bung: Sabah BN doesn't want to be 'cheated' again

Sabah BN chief says PBS proven to be an untrustworthy ally,
Najib: I put PBS head in charge of migrant management

Najib: I put PBS head in charge of migrant management

The ex-PM denies BN granted citizenship to unqualified migrants.
Blasts rock Ukraine's Mykolaiv after Russian missiles kill 21 near Odesa

Blasts rock Ukraine's Mykolaiv after Russian missiles kill 21 near Odesa

Ukrainian president denounces the strikes as 'conscious... not some sort of error.' 
Expedite formation of state-level recovery councils, says Muhyiddin

Expedite formation of state-level recovery councils, says Muhyiddin

'This can ensure smooth running of efforts to restore economy.'
Demonstrations, rallies not the answer to inflation - analyst

Demonstrations, rallies not the answer to inflation - analyst

UiTM expert says demonstrations contrary to country's culture, ethics.
Mat Sabu: If I'm PM, GE15 will be in June next year

Mat Sabu: If I'm PM, GE15 will be in June next year

Speculations have been rife about Parliament dissolution by year-end.
DAP rep: Cut down on ministers, not eggs

DAP rep: Cut down on ministers, not eggs

Malacca’s Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry director being insensitive, says Kerk. 
PM: Govt implements various measures to address cost of living issue

PM: Govt implements various measures to address cost of living issue

These include providing RM70 billion in subsidies this year.
Political apathy means leaving future in corrupt hands - Anwar

Political apathy means leaving future in corrupt hands - Anwar

He says rakyat have 'no choice' but to support Harapan currently.
Subsidised cooking oil supply to stabilise soon - ministry

Subsidised cooking oil supply to stabilise soon - ministry

It will be after packaging and distribution work is completed by suppliers.
COMMENT | Mat Kilau: How important are films in shaping a society?

COMMENT | Mat Kilau: How important are films in shaping a society?

Popular films have high degree of influence on society, good or bad.
S'wak approves site, funds to build army control post

S'wak approves site, funds to build army control post

No specific timeline for the project has been given.
Ismail Sabri: Only one camp in Umno

Ismail Sabri: Only one camp in Umno

This comes after Tajuddin's revelation on Umno's internal issues.
'No PJD Link!', PJ residents protest elevated highway project

'No PJD Link!', PJ residents protest elevated highway project

UPDATED 1.29PM | The project has been approved again by the government.
MTUC reps to be appointed in GLC, GLIC boards - PM

MTUC reps to be appointed in GLC, GLIC boards - PM

UPDATED 12.58PM | Ismail Sabri says the move will improve transparency.
LETTER | Longing for the return of foreign tourists

LETTER | Longing for the return of foreign tourists

The situation for the tourism sector still seems uncertain.
Sources: PKR at crossroads after forensic audit finds fraud in polls

Sources: PKR at crossroads after forensic audit finds fraud in polls

Forensic audit experts presented the findings to MPP.
Digi, Celcom's proposed merger outside of MyCC purview

Digi, Celcom's proposed merger outside of MyCC purview

Competition Act does not apply to telecommunications and multimedia sector.
TikTok seeks to reassure US lawmakers on data security

TikTok seeks to reassure US lawmakers on data security

The US is the Chinese-owned social media app's largest market.
Monkeypox symptoms differ from previous outbreaks - UK study

Monkeypox symptoms differ from previous outbreaks - UK study

Researchers say this indicates that cases may be flying under radar.
Pentagon: US sending Ukraine 2 surface-to-air missile systems

Pentagon: US sending Ukraine 2 surface-to-air missile systems

Washington also sending 150k rounds of artillery munitions to Ukraine.
After submarine row, Macron tells Australian PM he wants to focus on future

After submarine row, Macron tells Australian PM he wants to focus on future

Leaders try to rebuild relations badly strained by ex-PM Scott Morrison.
Japanese asked to save power as country sizzles

Japanese asked to save power as country sizzles

The June heat was the worst since record-keeping began 147 years ago.
Zahid: BN's resurgence proves commitment at winning over voters

Zahid: BN's resurgence proves commitment at winning over voters

'Malaysians miss BN, our citizens love BN.' 
Galloping inflation forces Sri Lankan households to cut back on meals

Galloping inflation forces Sri Lankan households to cut back on meals

'With food prices increasing daily we are down to about two meals.'
WikiLeaks' Assange lodges appeal against US extradition

WikiLeaks' Assange lodges appeal against US extradition

Last month, Home Secretary Priti Patel approved his extradition.
Omicron-specific Covid shots could increase protection as boosters - EMA

Omicron-specific Covid shots could increase protection as boosters - EMA

Vaccine effectiveness has taken a hit as the virus has evolved.
Covid-19 (July 1): 2,773 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (July 1): 2,773 new cases, 6 deaths

Selangor recorded the highest number of cases with 884.
Minister: Subsidies hard to justify in the long term, but will continue for now

Minister: Subsidies hard to justify in the long term, but will continue for now

Mustapa Mohamed says no plans to stop consumption subsidies.
Supply, demand mismatch among factors contributing to inflation - Annuar

Supply, demand mismatch among factors contributing to inflation - Annuar

He says some sectors have not fully recovered from pandemic.
10 Harapan leaders summoned for questioning over price hike protest

10 Harapan leaders summoned for questioning over price hike protest

They are being investigated under the Peaceful Assembly Act.
Plastic waste in sea a danger to whales spotted off Langkawi

Plastic waste in sea a danger to whales spotted off Langkawi

Researchers say ghost nets also pose risk of entanglement.
YOURSAY | Many medical schools, doctor shortage a mystery

YOURSAY | Many medical schools, doctor shortage a mystery

‘The problem is poor management and bad planning by Health Ministry.’
MMA expresses concern over maldistribution of doctors

MMA expresses concern over maldistribution of doctors

The issue of doctors quitting the public healthcare system is serious, it says.
‘I'm a BN PM, attacks on me weaken BN's leadership’

‘I'm a BN PM, attacks on me weaken BN's leadership’

Ismail Sabri defends himself amidst attempts to undermine his leadership from within.