Archive - 7 July 2022

PKR polls: Official results endorsed by central leadership council

PKR polls: Official results endorsed by central leadership council

Party's election committee assures that pending polls issues will be resolved.
Boris Johnson quits as UK prime minister, dragged down by scandals

Boris Johnson quits as UK prime minister, dragged down by scandals

However, Johnson will stay on until new leader appointed, drawing criticism.
Mukhriz denies previous Kedah govt involved in durian farm blamed for floods

Mukhriz denies previous Kedah govt involved in durian farm blamed for floods

Ex-MB questions Harakah article's chronology linked to his time in office. 
Zahid: Bungalows bought at discount as owner needed money urgently

Zahid: Bungalows bought at discount as owner needed money urgently

Ex-DPM testifies Lee Kim Yew made low offer as he had tax problems. 
Agencies told to find mechanism that can reduce cooking oil price

Agencies told to find mechanism that can reduce cooking oil price

Minister says if palm oil price drops, so should cost of cooking oil. 
Chicken breeders can take advance subsidy payments, says minister

Chicken breeders can take advance subsidy payments, says minister

This is to ensure chicken supply remains stable. 
Make MPs actually work for their money - Shahrir

Make MPs actually work for their money - Shahrir

He says MPs don't work for rakyat enough, hence have time to head GLCs.
GE15 likely to be held in Nov, if no major floods occur: PMO sources

GE15 likely to be held in Nov, if no major floods occur: PMO sources

March next year will be the second option.
Baling floods: Warnings on durian plantation went unheeded - group

Baling floods: Warnings on durian plantation went unheeded - group

Activists have been issuing warnings since 2018.
No need to set up RCI to probe Baling floods - Takiyuddin

No need to set up RCI to probe Baling floods - Takiyuddin

Technical departments are investigating and will find the cause, he says.
Prosecution trying to trap me - Zahid tells court

Prosecution trying to trap me - Zahid tells court

Ex-DPM accuses DPP of repeatedly questioning him over same issue. 
Budget 2023 to focus on structural reforms - Zafrul

Budget 2023 to focus on structural reforms - Zafrul

It will continue the current recovery momentum, says minister.
Appellate court acquits 14 individuals linked to 'Nicky Gang' of all charges

Appellate court acquits 14 individuals linked to 'Nicky Gang' of all charges

High Court issued DNAA for all 14 individuals in September last year.
KJ: Be wary when celebrating Aidiladha to avoid spike in Covid-19 cases

KJ: Be wary when celebrating Aidiladha to avoid spike in Covid-19 cases

‘Do a self-test before returning to village.’
Australia expands fourth Covid-19 dose rollout amid fresh Omicron threat

Australia expands fourth Covid-19 dose rollout amid fresh Omicron threat

People above 30 will be eligible, down from 65 years old.
Zafrul: Govt testing mechanisms for targeted fuel subsidy system

Zafrul: Govt testing mechanisms for targeted fuel subsidy system

A few have been proposed, no execution timeline for system yet. 
British PM Johnson expected to resign today, to make a statement

British PM Johnson expected to resign today, to make a statement

Several of his top ministers have resigned.
Accumulated water source on Gunung Inas triggered Baling floods - Sanusi

Accumulated water source on Gunung Inas triggered Baling floods - Sanusi

Conclusion based on aerial survey conducted with police, says the MB.
Oct 5 set for IRB's appeal hearing against Nooryana

Oct 5 set for IRB's appeal hearing against Nooryana

This is over alleged unpaid income tax from 2011 to 2017.
PM to hold four-eye meeting with Erdogan

PM to hold four-eye meeting with Erdogan

Both leaders are expected to exchange views on strengthening bilateral ties.
RTD to probe crash at Woodlands - Wee

RTD to probe crash at Woodlands - Wee

Viral video shows a lorry crashing into several vehicles.
Bersatu: Annuar witnessed PN's agreement with Ismail Sabri

Bersatu: Annuar witnessed PN's agreement with Ismail Sabri

This comes after Umno info chief claimed no such deal. 
COMMENT | Bank Negara clears the air on OPR hike

COMMENT | Bank Negara clears the air on OPR hike

The hike also shows the central bank's confidence about country's economic recovery.
MP SPEAKS | Treat local companies and industries fairly

MP SPEAKS | Treat local companies and industries fairly

 Palm oil industry is the most heavily taxed commodity in M'sia.
UMW Toyota Motor continues with strong sales momentum heading into 2H22

UMW Toyota Motor continues with strong sales momentum heading into 2H22

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMW Toyota Motor) sees sales for the month of June continue in an upward trajectory for Toyota and Lexus at 8,870 units and 69 units respectively.
LETTER | Self-test for Covid-19 before ‘balik kampung’ for Aidiladha

LETTER | Self-test for Covid-19 before ‘balik kampung’ for Aidiladha

Don't let your guards down, heed the advice of the Health Ministry.
LETTER | Selangor MB, no highway or your way for PJD Link?

LETTER | Selangor MB, no highway or your way for PJD Link?

This is an open letter to Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.
Perak setting up land bank for agriculture

Perak setting up land bank for agriculture

The move is to help the food industry in the state.
UNDP: Cost-of-living crisis driving surge in extreme poverty

UNDP: Cost-of-living crisis driving surge in extreme poverty

It calls for tailored action.
Viral message on aid for senior citizens fake news

Viral message on aid for senior citizens fake news

Social Welfare Department advises public to refer to its official portal.
Impending cigarette curbs: Bersatu warns of repeating past mistakes

Impending cigarette curbs: Bersatu warns of repeating past mistakes

Increasing tobacco taxes in 2015 resulted in consumers shifting to illicit cigarettes.
Pacific security issues should be solved locally - New Zealand PM

Pacific security issues should be solved locally - New Zealand PM

Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum countries gather in Fiji next week.
KINIGUIDE | How did M'sia lose sovereignty over Pulau Batu Puteh?

KINIGUIDE | How did M'sia lose sovereignty over Pulau Batu Puteh?

We look at history and ICJ judgement for better understanding.
Otai Reformis claims manipulation of data in Bkt Cerakah issue

Otai Reformis claims manipulation of data in Bkt Cerakah issue

This has shrouded the forest reserve issue in a cloud of mystery.
RHB Research estimates OPR hikes to raise banks' earnings by 1.8pct

RHB Research estimates OPR hikes to raise banks' earnings by 1.8pct

It expects Bank Islam, Affin Bank and Alliance Bank to get the biggest boosts.
Butterfly effect: Rafizi win increases chance of BN landslide in GE15

Butterfly effect: Rafizi win increases chance of BN landslide in GE15

Rafizi opposes 'big tent' strategy, giving BN edge.
Syed Saddiq's lawyers seek to impeach key prosecution witness

Syed Saddiq's lawyers seek to impeach key prosecution witness

UPDATED 2.05PM | Defence counsel says testimony from witness was 'inconsistent'.
Activist claims trial over videos allegedly condemning PM

Activist claims trial over videos allegedly condemning PM

He faces four charges under the Communications and Multimedia Act.
COMMENT | I'm a woman and I have vagina

COMMENT | I'm a woman and I have vagina

Let us embrace our womanhood in our own way.
ROS: July 16 latest for decision on Umno’s amendment application

ROS: July 16 latest for decision on Umno’s amendment application

Tok Mat says unfair to keep Umno waiting.
Left with mud and debris, Baling folk blame durian plantation for disaster

Left with mud and debris, Baling folk blame durian plantation for disaster

Their homes reduced to dirt, while vehicles still buried under mud and sludge.
COMMENT | Najib's four types of Umno leaders restated

COMMENT | Najib's four types of Umno leaders restated

Umno's corruption seeps right down from top to bottom.
ADUN SPEAKS | Hopefully, history will be kind to Subra

ADUN SPEAKS | Hopefully, history will be kind to Subra

He was a respected leader among the Indian community.
Singapore executes Kalwant Singh

Singapore executes Kalwant Singh

The Court of Appeal dismisses his final attempt to stay execution.
COMMENT | Tok Mat calling out the Naked Emperor?

COMMENT | Tok Mat calling out the Naked Emperor?

His admission should send shock waves across the Umno hierarchy.
Sierra Leone probes 91-1 and 95-0 scorelines in football matches

Sierra Leone probes 91-1 and 95-0 scorelines in football matches

Two first division matches end with scorelines of 91-1 and 95-0.
WHO: More than 6,000 monkeypox cases reported, emergency meeting set

WHO: More than 6,000 monkeypox cases reported, emergency meeting set

WHO previously decided that it was not yet a health emergency. 
Mengapa Belia Tidak Mengundi?

Mengapa Belia Tidak Mengundi?

IOI City Mall set to be the largest mall in Malaysia, with its Phase II opening in August  2022

IOI City Mall set to be the largest mall in Malaysia, with its Phase II opening in August 2022

The most anticipated moment is finally here! IOI City Mall Phase II will be opening its doors for patronage on 25 August 2022.
Umno Youth objects to Bank Negara's interest rate hike

Umno Youth objects to Bank Negara's interest rate hike

Its chief says hike will be detrimental to businesses and households.
DPM deal on paper? No such thing, says Umno info chief

DPM deal on paper? No such thing, says Umno info chief

'It's a piece of fiction authored by desperate people,' says Shahril.
Tokyo school swaps fresh fruit for jelly as food prices soar

Tokyo school swaps fresh fruit for jelly as food prices soar

Inflation is becoming an increasingly political issue in Japan.
Local artisan chocolatiers enjoy the sweet taste of success

Local artisan chocolatiers enjoy the sweet taste of success

Their chocolates made with local cocoa are as good as imported brands.
Malaysians enjoying RON95 at half the actual price

Malaysians enjoying RON95 at half the actual price

Khairy says RON95 price at 4.52 per litre before gov't subsidy.
COMMENT | Umno in shambles and may even implode

COMMENT | Umno in shambles and may even implode

Umno engages in deadly internal combat as GE15 nears.
US tightens sanctions on Iran, targets Chinese, Emirati firms over oil

US tightens sanctions on Iran, targets Chinese, Emirati firms over oil

Washington increasingly targetting Chinese companies over the export of Iranian oil.
Covid-19 (July 6): 3,561 new cases, highest since April 24

Covid-19 (July 6): 3,561 new cases, highest since April 24

Covid deaths are also on the uptrend.
Enter the world of gaming 'playpals' – age, sex and skills matter

Enter the world of gaming 'playpals' – age, sex and skills matter

Entertainment or technical playpals? Choose between companionship and skills.
YOURSAY | Malay unity, a sure-to-fail, divisive formula

YOURSAY | Malay unity, a sure-to-fail, divisive formula

‘Which is why it’s just not working and has not been for years.’
RTD launches Ops Hari Raya Aidiladha for the safety of road users

RTD launches Ops Hari Raya Aidiladha for the safety of road users

Launched yesterday, it will be in effect until Wednesday, July 13.
Tasik Chini: Damage done, Orang Asli community foresees long road to recovery

Tasik Chini: Damage done, Orang Asli community foresees long road to recovery

Villagers lament catastrophic mining activities.
Boris Johnson’s premiership set to crumble as clamour to quit grows

Boris Johnson’s premiership set to crumble as clamour to quit grows

Many lawmakers said it was now a question of when, not if, he has to go.
PM Ismail Sabri visits major Turkish defence, aerospace companies in Ankara

PM Ismail Sabri visits major Turkish defence, aerospace companies in Ankara

The PM is on a four-day official visit to Turkey.
Thomas: Harapan govt didn’t go extra mile to see legal reforms come through

Thomas: Harapan govt didn’t go extra mile to see legal reforms come through

'No minister took ownership except Syed Saddiq for Undi18.'
Court warns Emilia Hanafi not to skip her court hearing

Court warns Emilia Hanafi not to skip her court hearing

Medical certificates not a 'ticket' to be absent, magistrate tells her.