Archive - 5 July 2022

Longest-serving MIC deputy president S Subramaniam passes away at 78

Longest-serving MIC deputy president S Subramaniam passes away at 78

He has been bedridden since a stroke in 2011.
I trusted ex-secretary to handle Akalbudi, personal accounts - Zahid

I trusted ex-secretary to handle Akalbudi, personal accounts - Zahid

However, the former deputy PM says he never saw his credit card statements.
Govt gives immediate RM500k aid to Baling flood victims - PM

Govt gives immediate RM500k aid to Baling flood victims - PM

More help will follow this initial aid package.
Asia Times stands by Tok Mat interview, releases audio recording

Asia Times stands by Tok Mat interview, releases audio recording

Readers can listen to the audio and judge for themselves, says journalist.
Fire danger rating system to be improved with fire forecast added - Tuan Ibrahim

Fire danger rating system to be improved with fire forecast added - Tuan Ibrahim

M'sia has been provided fire warnings to Asean countries since 2003.
Indonesian capital enacts level 2 restrictions as Omicron infections rise

Indonesian capital enacts level 2 restrictions as Omicron infections rise

Restrictions also apply to Jakarta's satellites of Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi.
N Sembilan exco's aide allegedly sexually assaulted woman in hotel

N Sembilan exco's aide allegedly sexually assaulted woman in hotel

Cops say the woman lodged a report two days ago.
Selangor International Business Summit Back And Packed With More

Selangor International Business Summit Back And Packed With More

Innovative physical event showcases Selangor’s attractiveness as a global investment destination
Four Malayan tiger cubs spotted in wild renews conservation hopes

Four Malayan tiger cubs spotted in wild renews conservation hopes

An estimated 150 tigers left in the forests of Peninsular Malaysia.
Snap polls needed as current govt illegitimate - Tok Mat

Snap polls needed as current govt illegitimate - Tok Mat

Umno No 2 says party wants to return mandate to the people.
Woman charged for tweeting 'obscene' vulva images supporting pad brand

Woman charged for tweeting 'obscene' vulva images supporting pad brand

She pleaded not guilty at the KL Sessions Court today.
Environmentalist: Speak up more to protect our forests

Environmentalist: Speak up more to protect our forests

Activist says it is the least the public could do.
DAP predicts the general election will be held next year

DAP predicts the general election will be held next year   

The window of opportunity for govt now is quite limited - Loke.
Tok Mat urges fair trial for Najib but must be jailed if found guilty

Tok Mat urges fair trial for Najib but must be jailed if found guilty

He is also opposed to a preemptive pardon.
MyCC fines 8 IT firms RM1.55m for bid-rigging govt contracts

MyCC fines 8 IT firms RM1.55m for bid-rigging govt contracts

The commission also probing 500 companies for bid-rigging activities.
Four-day work week only at feasibility study stage, PSD clarifies

Four-day work week only at feasibility study stage, PSD clarifies 

Cuepacs wants the burdens of civil servants facing price hikes eased.
Teacher ordered to enter defence against allegedly raping three students

Teacher ordered to enter defence against allegedly raping three students

Appeals court rules prosecution established prima facie against 48-year-old.
Rodziah seeks PKR polls committee's explanation over nullified win

Rodziah seeks PKR polls committee's explanation over nullified win

Fadhlina Sidek won by 32 votes according to official results.
Suhakam appointments fall short of international standards - NGOs

Suhakam appointments fall short of international standards - NGOs

'Several individuals appointed by the govt appear to have questionable track records.'
Witness in Syed Saddiq's court case claimed to have met him during Ramadan

Witness in Syed Saddiq's court case claimed to have met him during Ramadan

Bersatu Youth treasurer Rafiq Hakim declares so in the High Court.
Rafizi: Accept defeat, stop using Anwar and move on

Rafizi: Accept defeat, stop using Anwar and move on

'Ratify results now and hold congress to prep for GE15.'
Bersatu MP denies G-Shock giveaway at Kelantan PN launch

Bersatu MP denies G-Shock giveaway at Kelantan PN launch

Describing it as 'illogical', he says it would cost millions of ringgit. 
PJD Link has obtained cabinet approval - Works Ministry

PJD Link has obtained cabinet approval - Works Ministry

However, the approval is subject to further negotiations, the ministry adds.
Australia floods worsen as thousands more flee Sydney homes

Australia floods worsen as thousands more flee Sydney homes

About 50,000 residents were told to evacuate as torrential rains battered.
After losing Luhansk, Ukraine forces regather for defence of Donetsk

After losing Luhansk, Ukraine forces regather for defence of Donetsk

The five-month-long war with Russia enters a new phase.
Mother, infant son brutally murdered in JB, husband arrested

Mother, infant son brutally murdered in JB, husband arrested

He was caught riding a motorcycle, naked, and carrying a cleaver.
Kedah MB says no evidence durian plantation caused flooding

Kedah MB says no evidence durian plantation caused flooding

UPDATED 7.30PM | He echoes Natural Resources Minister who said there's no active logging.

MP SPEAKS | What about our hungry children?

MP SPEAKS | What about our hungry children?

As prices of goods climb, children will be the hardest.
'Syed Saddiq ordered me to clear part of RM1m following MACC probe'

'Syed Saddiq ordered me to clear part of RM1m following MACC probe'

Witness testifies he distributed RM900,000 to two Bersatu members.
Zahid's injunction bid in defamation suit against Dr M dismissed

Zahid's injunction bid in defamation suit against Dr M dismissed

Judge rules this is not the stage to argue on merits.
Cops call PKR leader for questioning after price hike protest

Cops call PKR leader for questioning after price hike protest

Napsiah Khamis is the latest to be quizzed by police.
Baling floods: Bodies of pregnant woman, mum-in-law found hugging

Baling floods: Bodies of pregnant woman, mum-in-law found hugging

UPDATED 4PM | Older woman's teenage son also found dead not far from their home.
Lazada introduces 100% verified halal certified online store, ‘Laz Halal’, to celebrate Aidiladha

Lazada introduces 100% verified halal certified online store, ‘Laz Halal’, to celebrate Aidiladha

Malaysians can now conveniently shop for 100% verified Halal certified products on Lazada Malaysia under its newly launched ‘Laz Halal’ online store.
LETTER | Anwar, the issue is not political apathy but lying politicians

LETTER | Anwar, the issue is not political apathy but lying politicians

So many have betrayed those that voted for them.
PAC records Johor MB's statement over army camp land swap deal

PAC records Johor MB's statement over army camp land swap deal

This is to explain Onn Hafiz's role in the Paloh camp construction.
Jakim instructed to coordinate aid for flood victims in Baling

Jakim instructed to coordinate aid for flood victims in Baling

Minister says other Islamic religious agencies should also assist the victims.
RM1m withdrawal: I don't remember Syed Saddiq’s exact words - witness

RM1m withdrawal: I don't remember Syed Saddiq’s exact words - witness

Bersatu Youth leader concedes order to withdraw didn't contravene the party constitution.
Puad: Muhyiddin wants Faizal Azumu as DPM

Puad: Muhyiddin wants Faizal Azumu as DPM

Umno man says this is expected to anger Azmin Ali.
Kit Siang challenges Ongkili to state plan for Sabah's non-citizens

Kit Siang challenges Ongkili to state plan for Sabah's non-citizens

He says blaming 'BN party' poor excuse as PBS is coalition member.
COMMENT | Mat Kilau is an ethnonationalism film

COMMENT | Mat Kilau is an ethnonationalism film

The movie could've been a more responsible depiction of nationalism.
32 visually impaired youths conquer Bukit Dinding

32 visually impaired youths conquer Bukit Dinding

One climber describes the expedition as breathtaking.
COMMENT | How airlines are diddling customers of billions

COMMENT | How airlines are diddling customers of billions

Regulatory authority Mavcom watches idly, ignoring consumer complaints.
After sultan calls for Malay unity, PAS reminds members to toe the line

After sultan calls for Malay unity, PAS reminds members to toe the line

Party will act against those who oppose its agenda to unite Muslims.
Covid-19 (July 4): 1,918 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (July 4): 1,918 new cases, 8 deaths

Slight uptick in reported deaths over the past week.
Pair in their 20s are Johor sultan's business partners – here's how

Pair in their 20s are Johor sultan's business partners – here's how

They partnered with the ruler in the Maharani Energy Gateway project.
Floods in Baling: 334 victims evacuated

Floods in Baling: 334 victims evacuated

UPDATED 8.40AM | 85 houses are affected and three relatives are missing.
YOURSAY | ‘Unlike Diana, I’ll vote when the time comes’

YOURSAY | ‘Unlike Diana, I’ll vote when the time comes’

‘It’s our duty, no matter how ridiculous or lost the situation may look.’
Farhash: Audited party polls results 'unconvincing'

Farhash: Audited party polls results 'unconvincing'

PKR election committee says clean-up didn't affect majority of results.
The cashless system can improve country's corruption index - expert

The cashless system can improve country's corruption index - expert

Every digital transaction is recorded, notes the UPM economics professor.
China rejects Nasa accusation it will take over the moon

China rejects Nasa accusation it will take over the moon

Nasa chief says China's space programme is a military one.
Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 may soon be dominant in Thailand

Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 may soon be dominant in Thailand

The subvariants comprised 50 percent of all Covid-19 cases last week.
Four-day work week proposal not suitable for now - Cuepacs

Four-day work week proposal not suitable for now - Cuepacs

There are pending matters on welfare, salaries yet to be resolved, it says.