Archive - 6 July 2022

Tearful vigil for Kalwant outside Singapore consulate

Tearful vigil for Kalwant outside Singapore consulate

Around 20 protesters urge S'porean govt to spare Kalwant's life.
I didn't question source of RM7m donated to Akalbudi - Zahid

I didn't question source of RM7m donated to Akalbudi - Zahid

'It was donated for religious activities and charity purposes.'
Baling floods: Lawyer group warns Kedah govt of looming legal challenges

Baling floods: Lawyer group warns Kedah govt of looming legal challenges

LER believes the destruction of rainforests caused the floods.
Ongkili disagrees with new Malaysia agreement proposal

Ongkili disagrees with new Malaysia agreement proposal

'To desert MA63 is to abandon the Federation of Malaysia.'
Tuan Ibrahim: Four urgent projects to prevent flash floods from recurring

Tuan Ibrahim: Four urgent projects to prevent flash floods from recurring

This is based on the assessment of the impact of the disaster.
Singapore’s Court of Appeal dismisses Kalwant’s final bid to stay execution

Singapore’s Court of Appeal dismisses Kalwant’s final bid to stay execution

Malaysian to be hanged at dawn tomorrow at Changi Prison.
Rate hike signals M'sia's sanguine economic prospects

Rate hike signals M'sia's sanguine economic prospects

Analysts believe a further hike in September is likely.
Price of RON97 drops 4 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

Price of RON97 drops 4 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

This will be from tomorrow until July 13.
Kedah MB denies having personal interest in Musang King durian farm

Kedah MB denies having personal interest in Musang King durian farm

'Project was originally approved by the previous government.'
Pope to give women a say in appointment of bishops

Pope to give women a say in appointment of bishops

Francis to name women to a previously all-male selection committee.
Amnesty: S'pore pariah state for using death penalty for drug crimes

Amnesty: S'pore pariah state for using death penalty for drug crimes

Human rights group says punitive policies failed to address drug problem.
Baling flood forces Penang water treatment plant to be temporarily closed

Baling flood forces Penang water treatment plant to be temporarily closed

It receives muddy water from Sungai Muda due to the flood.
Forest clearing at catchment areas led to Baling floods - activists

Forest clearing at catchment areas led to Baling floods - activists

Environmentalists say rivers had become shallow due to erosion and sedimentation.
Zahid’s graft trial: Judge to visit two bungalows in Country Heights

Zahid’s graft trial: Judge to visit two bungalows in Country Heights

The lots were allegedly bought with Akalbudi funds to house religious centres. 
AGC: Rosmah’s second recusal bid against Sri Ram an abuse of process

AGC: Rosmah’s second recusal bid against Sri Ram an abuse of process

'It constitutes an interference with the due administration of justice.'
Singer Yasin escapes gallows, hit with new cannabis possession charge

Singer Yasin escapes gallows, hit with new cannabis possession charge

Previous charge withdrawn as he possessed less than 200g of cannabis.
RM13m allocated for Indian B40 kids' preschool education

RM13m allocated for Indian B40 kids' preschool education

The grant is expected to benefit more than 5,100 children.
Defence counsel accuses witness of sabotaging Syed Saddiq

Defence counsel accuses witness of sabotaging Syed Saddiq

'Evidence on fund withdrawal is highly suspect,' says Gobind.
Fortesys now selling innovative PRTG network monitoring solutions

Fortesys now selling innovative PRTG network monitoring solutions

Fortesys Sdn Bhd has teamed up with Germany-based Paessler to promote and sell the latter’s PRTG Network Monitor solutions.
Dzulkefly urges AGC to show mercy on mother jailed for stealing Milo

Dzulkefly urges AGC to show mercy on mother jailed for stealing Milo

MP points out case highlights rakyat's struggle to fill their bellies. 
'Superman Hew' wins appeal, gets order to quash book ban

'Superman Hew' wins appeal, gets order to quash book ban

Home Ministry also ordered to return any seized copies of the book.
Bank Negara lifts key rate again to curb inflation

Bank Negara lifts key rate again to curb inflation

Overnight policy rate hiked by 25 basis points to 2.25pct.
Kyiv asks Turkey to probe 3 Russian ships it claims moved stolen grain

Kyiv asks Turkey to probe 3 Russian ships it claims moved stolen grain

Ukraine estimates 400,000 tonnes of stolen grain have been exported.
Constitution bars rulers from business ventures, PKR MP argues

Constitution bars rulers from business ventures, PKR MP argues

Pasir Gudang lawmaker says provision barring Agong from business applies to sultans.
All ministries must refine strategic communications - Annuar

All ministries must refine strategic communications - Annuar

Minister says it will help people understand govt decisions, policies better.
'Clear-kan' not exact words used by Syed Saddiq, says witness

'Clear-kan' not exact words used by Syed Saddiq, says witness

Bersatu Youth treasurer insists he understood what the order meant.
Queen’s Counsel only proposed 4 years after Najib’s SRC case - prosecution

Queen’s Counsel only proposed 4 years after Najib’s SRC case - prosecution

DPP submits QC’s assistance not needed compared to Najib’s legal team. 
Court to hear judicial review of EC's vote denial in Johor polls Oct 31

Court to hear judicial review of EC's vote denial in Johor polls Oct 31

Further case management fixed for Aug 24.
Selangor govt sends post-flood relief mission to Baling

Selangor govt sends post-flood relief mission to Baling

Mission focus is to restore basic needs of affected residents.
Military to replace collapsed Baling bridge following floods

Military to replace collapsed Baling bridge following floods

Hishammuddin Hussein says armed forces engineers will construct a Bailey Bridge.
Some politicians attempting to use reform bills as bargaining chips - MP

Some politicians attempting to use reform bills as bargaining chips - MP

Malaysian democracy should not be anyone’s bargaining chip, says Fahmi Fadzil.

Thousands more evacuate in Sydney even though heavy rains ease

Thousands more evacuate in Sydney even though heavy rains ease

PM says the situation is still dangerous. 
Smart Building Ecosystem (4 of 13): A Smart Way to Manage Your Visitors

Smart Building Ecosystem (4 of 13): A Smart Way to Manage Your Visitors

How to enhance security on the one hand and let the visitors feel welcomed, on the other hand? It seems like the choice is either; to offer both is almost impossible for building management.
25 recruitment agencies probe: No arrests so far, says source

25 recruitment agencies probe: No arrests so far, says source

UPDATED 5.47PM | Source reveals MACC might detain several people to assist investigation.
LETTER | M'sia's multi-billion ringgit liability has surfaced, finally

LETTER | M'sia's multi-billion ringgit liability has surfaced, finally

The causes of the country's many issues are ultimately corruption and greed.
Baling flood: 495 evacuees still at 3 relief centres

Baling flood: 495 evacuees still at 3 relief centres

The flood claimed 3 victims and damaged about 70 houses.
Project IC: Pairin shoots back at DAP for backing Dr M

Project IC: Pairin shoots back at DAP for backing Dr M

PBS president claims Mahathir mastermind behind Sabah's migrant problem.
DPM post was part of PN-Ismail Sabri deal: Wan Saiful

DPM post was part of PN-Ismail Sabri deal: Wan Saiful

'There was an agreement signed before Ismail Sabri became prime minister.'
Blinken seeks G20 pressure on Russia to open sea lanes, warn China on Ukraine

Blinken seeks G20 pressure on Russia to open sea lanes, warn China on Ukraine

China has not condemned Russian invasion but has not supported Moscow either.
MACC questions Bestinet in probe on '25 agencies' - report

MACC questions Bestinet in probe on '25 agencies' - report

Anti-graft commission also meets with Bangladesh labour attache.
UK's Boris Johnson on the brink as a slew of ministers quit

UK's Boris Johnson on the brink as a slew of ministers quit

Finance and health secretaries quit, along with a number of junior ministers.
Johor reclamations: Where will the sand come from?

Johor reclamations: Where will the sand come from?

Some of the sand concessionaires include royalty-linked firms.
Russia hammers Ukraine's Donetsk region after seizing Luhansk

Russia hammers Ukraine's Donetsk region after seizing Luhansk

Donetsk and Luhansk comprise the Donbas, the industrialised eastern part of Ukraine.
Sustainability Day: Only One Earth

Sustainability Day: Only One Earth

The Student and Alumni Centre (SAC) of UOW Malaysia KDU University College has always endeavoured to create opportunities in empowering our students in various aspects of global and community awareness.
Covid-19 (July 5): 2,932 new cases, active infections at 30k mark

Covid-19 (July 5): 2,932 new cases, active infections at 30k mark

Active cases on uptrend since recent low of 21,191 on June 7.
Govt to address food security issues via a multi-agency approach

Govt to address food security issues via a multi-agency approach

It is working to boost agricultural production and reduce imports.
YOURSAY | There should be a jihad against corruption

YOURSAY | There should be a jihad against corruption

'If there is to be a jihad, it should be against corruption.'
Kalwant's bid for stay to be heard by S'pore court on eve of execution

Kalwant's bid for stay to be heard by S'pore court on eve of execution

He has also filed for a review of his conviction and sentence.
Baling floods: Home Ministry mobilises agencies to assist

Baling floods: Home Ministry mobilises agencies to assist

1,424 flood victims from 93 families are put up in relief centres.
UK's PM Boris Johnson loses two ministers in grave blow

UK's PM Boris Johnson loses two ministers in grave blow

This puts Johnson fighting for his political survival.
Sultan's young business partners

Sultan's young business partners

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