Archive - 8 July 2022

Altimet wins Ampang PKR division chief post

Altimet wins Ampang PKR division chief post

Final results show rapper defeating actor Hans Isaac with 743 votes. 
Mat Kilau: Finas says won't obstruct any filmmakers' work

Mat Kilau: Finas says won't obstruct any filmmakers' work

Policing film content comes under censorship board’s purview.
PAS wants to use new logo in GE15

PAS wants to use new logo in GE15

However, the party is still discussing the details. 
EU drugs regulator open to Covid boosters targeting older Omicron offshoots

EU drugs regulator open to Covid boosters targeting older Omicron offshoots

This is amid new Omicron subvariants causing rise in cases. 
MAIWP denies involvement in stranded haj pilgrims case

MAIWP denies involvement in stranded haj pilgrims case

380 prospective pilgrims allegedly cheated by travel agency. 
Saravanan: I have no information on MACC's Bestinet probe

Saravanan: I have no information on MACC's Bestinet probe

'Investigations are normal affairs,' says the HR minister.
King and queen convey condolences for Shinzo Abe’s family

King and queen convey condolences for Shinzo Abe’s family

The former Japanese PM was assassinated earlier today.
Asia Times interview: Tok Mat says full context is on right to fair trial for all

Asia Times interview: Tok Mat says full context is on right to fair trial for all

He stresses that article should be read in totality for real picture. 
Family demands truth after man falls unconscious in prison, dies later

Family demands truth after man falls unconscious in prison, dies later

He died hours before his release.
AGC rubbishes viral posting claiming it found Najib’s SRC trial invalid

AGC rubbishes viral posting claiming it found Najib’s SRC trial invalid

Ex-PM's appeal will still proceed before Federal Court on Aug 15.
Monkeypox: Positive case went to JB and Penang, says KJ

Monkeypox: Positive case went to JB and Penang, says KJ

A total of 15 contacts with no symptoms have been identified. 
Subsidised Malaysian cooking oil sold in Thailand for decades

Subsidised Malaysian cooking oil sold in Thailand for decades

An abundance of this oil smuggled from Malaysia is seen in Golok.
MOH to decide on second Covid-19 booster for under 60s in 2 weeks - KJ

MOH to decide on second Covid-19 booster for under 60s in 2 weeks - KJ

UPDATED 6PM | Matter being studied by ministry's vaccination committee.
KJ: MOH might bring back compound against SOP violators if Covid cases spike

KJ: MOH might bring back compound against SOP violators if Covid cases spike

Wearing a mask indoors is still compulsory, reminds the minister.
Baling durian project linked to Kulim Airport, Penang tunnel developer

Baling durian project linked to Kulim Airport, Penang tunnel developer

Villagers blame plantation for fatal floods, but authorities call it natural disaster.
Appeals court strikes out bid to review Farid Kamil's jail sentence substitution

Appeals court strikes out bid to review Farid Kamil's jail sentence substitution

The court also dismissed prosecution's application for a time extension.
Bill to ban smoking to be tabled at cabinet meeting next week

Bill to ban smoking to be tabled at cabinet meeting next week

Ministers can exchange views and present arguments.
Johor Causeway crash: Lorry driver has 33 previous traffic records

Johor Causeway crash: Lorry driver has 33 previous traffic records

The incident was due to technical problems.
United Sikhs concerned with portrayal of non-Malays in 'Mat Kilau'

United Sikhs concerned with portrayal of non-Malays in 'Mat Kilau'

Acknowledging the film is fictional, group says it can cause disharmony.
Lawyers defending Hong Kong tycoon say they have received threats

Lawyers defending Hong Kong tycoon say they have received threats

Anonymous e-mails warn them against going to HK to defend Jimmy Lai.
Court dismisses gag order bid against green activist Sariffa Sabrina

Court dismisses gag order bid against green activist Sariffa Sabrina

Judge rules conditions for application were not fulfilled.
British navy says it seized smuggled Iranian missiles

British navy says it seized smuggled Iranian missiles

The missiles are a type used by the Houthis in Yemen.
Hadi unaware of PN-Ismail Sabri deal on DPM position

Hadi unaware of PN-Ismail Sabri deal on DPM position

'There were discussions but the results were inconclusive.'
Aug 16 verdict on appeal to reinstate sedition suit against Hadi

Aug 16 verdict on appeal to reinstate sedition suit against Hadi

Hadi has claimed that the lawsuit was an abuse of court process.
Former national shuttler charged with cheating

Former national shuttler charged with cheating

Lin Woon Fui pleads not guilty to the charge.
Kedah MB questions how EIA for Gunung Inas durian plantation approved

Kedah MB questions how EIA for Gunung Inas durian plantation approved

‘We need to check on the latest company that owns the land.’ 
Lokman Adam claims trial to contempt, defence alleges 'triple hearsay'

Lokman Adam claims trial to contempt, defence alleges 'triple hearsay'

UPDATED 1.10PM | Umno man says dispute was over him taking notes using mobile phone.
Modern Living Home Expo is bringing back 4 days of their CRAZY SALE!

Modern Living Home Expo is bringing back 4 days of their CRAZY SALE!

Happening on 14 to 17 July at Stadium Bukit Jalil
Malaysia’s very own tech unicorns announced at the World Congress on Innovation and Technology 2022 (WCIT 2022)

Malaysia’s very own tech unicorns announced at the World Congress on Innovation and Technology 2022 (WCIT 2022)

Ex-Japan PM Abe dies after being shot

Ex-Japan PM Abe dies after being shot

UPDATED 5.13PM | He was shot in his chest and neck.
'My humblest apology,' says Syed Saddiq from dock over public statement

'My humblest apology,' says Syed Saddiq from dock over public statement

UPDATED 12.36PM | Court issues final warning to Muar MP regarding his ongoing case.
Baling floods: RCI can allay cover-up fears, says Ramkarpal

Baling floods: RCI can allay cover-up fears, says Ramkarpal

'Conflicting accounts on deforestation in Baling region warrant an RCI.'
NGO: ROS feet dragging on Umno constitution change fuels instability

NGO: ROS feet dragging on Umno constitution change fuels instability

Cenbet chief says Umno will not be able to decide direction properly.
LETTER | Nurturing our cultural roots

LETTER | Nurturing our cultural roots

A better 22nd-century Malaysia starts now.
Sri Lankans ditch cars for bicycles to ride out economic crisis

Sri Lankans ditch cars for bicycles to ride out economic crisis

Sri Lanka's hard currency reserves are close to zero.
War looms large over G20 event as Russia meets rivals in Bali

War looms large over G20 event as Russia meets rivals in Bali

Russia's invasion has cast a cloud over Indonesia's presidency of G20.
Health Ministry approves remdesivir for Covid-19 treatment

Health Ministry approves remdesivir for Covid-19 treatment

The product is not intended to be used to replace Covid-19 vaccines.
MOE respects exam board's revocation of 15 students' SPM History results

MOE respects exam board's revocation of 15 students' SPM History results

Minister says will not intervene in independent body's decision.
Invoke: Nurul Izzah more popular than Anwar among voters

Invoke: Nurul Izzah more popular than Anwar among voters

Rafizi-owned analytics firm says Anwar may be a liability.
Turkiye planning to launch its vaccine in Malaysia

Turkiye planning to launch its vaccine in Malaysia

ScaleUp Malaysia Opens Applications For Cohort 2022

ScaleUp Malaysia Opens Applications For Cohort 2022

Southeast Asia’s emerging growth accelerator seeks to invest US$100k in 10 companies
Cops arrest suspect in married couple's murder in Genting Highlands

Cops arrest suspect in married couple's murder in Genting Highlands

Suspect was apprehended within 11 hours of the alleged crime.
Putin says Ukraine is heading for 'tragedy,' Kramatorsk city prepares its defence

Putin says Ukraine is heading for 'tragedy,' Kramatorsk city prepares its defence

He also accuses the West of decades of aggression toward Moscow.
Covid-19 (July 7): 4,020 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (July 7): 4,020 new cases, 3 deaths

This is the first time new Covid-19 cases have breached the 4,000 mark since April 24.
Tasik Chini rehab: Over 7,000 trees replanted so far - Forestry Dept

Tasik Chini rehab: Over 7,000 trees replanted so far - Forestry Dept

The aim is to reforest areas damaged by mining and logging activities.
Youth chief defends DAP leaders for promoting 'Mat Kilau'

Youth chief defends DAP leaders for promoting 'Mat Kilau'

'We have to see it from lens of not just one race.'

YOURSAY | Bersatu shows true colours in demanding DPM’s post

YOURSAY | Bersatu shows true colours in demanding DPM’s post

‘What is the urgency for Bersatu to demand the DPM's post?’
Singapore cops issue warning against LFL for 'contempt of court'

Singapore cops issue warning against LFL for 'contempt of court'

This is over the NGO's advocacy for Malaysians on death row in S'pore. 
GE15 guessing game hurts nation, Bersih tells PM

GE15 guessing game hurts nation, Bersih tells PM

Electoral watchdog wants PM to show leadership by proceeding with reforms. 
Malaysia needs to expedite the transition toward renewable energy - analysts

Malaysia needs to expedite the transition toward renewable energy - analysts

Using fossil fuels to generate electricity has to be reduced, they add.
Baling's durian problem

Baling's durian problem

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