Archive - 12 July 2022

New PN logo to avoid confusion with BN's, says PAS No 2

New PN logo to avoid confusion with BN's, says PAS No 2

Supporters were confused in Malacca, Johor polls, says Tuan Ibrahim.
China to speed up consultation of Code of Conduct on S China Sea

China to speed up consultation of Code of Conduct on S China Sea

We will oppose confrontation and cold war mentality, Wang Yi says.
China will do more to enhance ties with M'sia - Wang Yi

China will do more to enhance ties with M'sia - Wang Yi

Significant increase in direct flights planned between the two countries.
Local record label blames 'hacking' for Lofi Girl fiasco

Local record label blames 'hacking' for Lofi Girl fiasco

Company inadvertently ended one of YouTube's longest livestream videos.
Heat waves in dozens of Chinese cities buckle roads, pop roof tiles

Heat waves in dozens of Chinese cities buckle roads, pop roof tiles

Red alert signifies forecast temperatures of over 40C.
COMMENT | What is the Indian Consultative Council?

COMMENT | What is the Indian Consultative Council?

This will be a new paradigm for the common interest.
'Award is final' - Philippines asserts sovereignty over South China Sea

'Award is final' - Philippines asserts sovereignty over South China Sea

Anniversary of Hague ruling concluding Beijing's claim was groundless.
Biden unveils Webb telescope's first full-color image of distant galaxies

Biden unveils Webb telescope's first full-color image of distant galaxies

Photo includes light dating back over 13b years, Nelson says.
MP accuses AG, Petronas lawyers of negligence over asset seizures

MP accuses AG, Petronas lawyers of negligence over asset seizures

UPDATED 9.25PM | AGC says looking into the matter.
Moderna 'advancing' 2 Omicron vax candidates against newer variants

Moderna 'advancing' 2 Omicron vax candidates against newer variants

Vaccines designed against BA.1, BA.4, and BA.5 variants.
Agong presents appointment letters to 4 new envoys

Agong presents appointment letters to 4 new envoys

Ambassadors appointed to South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Iran.
Takiyuddin admits to drafting DPM deal

Takiyuddin admits to drafting DPM deal

‘I wrote it when I was law minister, not in party’s capacity.’
Primatologist Jane Goodall gets Barbie doll in her likeness

Primatologist Jane Goodall gets Barbie doll in her likeness

'Many children learn about me, they'll be thrilled to have the doll.'
Wan Saiful confirms PTPTN contract ended last month

Wan Saiful confirms PTPTN contract ended last month

Bersatu info chief was made PTPTN chair during Harapan govt.
Agong grants audience to China’s foreign minister

Agong grants audience to China’s foreign minister

The meeting discussed bilateral relations.
Make EIA reports accessible for public scrutiny, urges G25

Make EIA reports accessible for public scrutiny, urges G25

 'Transparency is essential on the part of governments and corporations.'
Prickly issue: Mukhriz blames predecessor for Gunung Inas durian farm

Prickly issue: Mukhriz blames predecessor for Gunung Inas durian farm

'Ahmad Bashah changed the rubber tree project to durian.'
Perak cops warned not to protect illegal border activities

Perak cops warned not to protect illegal border activities

State police chief wants crime prevention strategies beefed up.
Punish individual for breaking law, but don't penalise club - Crackhouse

Punish individual for breaking law, but don't penalise club - Crackhouse

'Crackhouse played no part in this individual's actions, caught by surprise.' 
Report: Sulu sultanate heirs seize Petronas assets worth US$2b

Report: Sulu sultanate heirs seize Petronas assets worth US$2b

Lawyers say bailiffs in Luxembourg seized the holding companies on their behalf.
'Insulting Islam': Woman, boyfriend to be charged over stand-up comedy

'Insulting Islam': Woman, boyfriend to be charged over stand-up comedy

UPDATED 3.15PM | She will be charged under Section 298A for causing disharmony, disunity. 
Activist seeks to transfer Pahang govt's defamation suit to KL High Court

Activist seeks to transfer Pahang govt's defamation suit to KL High Court

Peka president has applied to move it from Temerloh High Court.  
PHOTO ESSAY | The long road to rehabilitating Tasik Chini

PHOTO ESSAY | The long road to rehabilitating Tasik Chini

Currently, various authorities are trying to reverse the damage.
Civil court has no power to hear renunciation of Islam, says judge

Civil court has no power to hear renunciation of Islam, says judge

KL High Court rules only the syariah court can hear such matters. 
Covid-19 vigil: Participants seek court order to identify arresting cops

Covid-19 vigil: Participants seek court order to identify arresting cops

Details needed for the main civil suit, says a plaintiff.
COMMENT | Solution to baby dumping is women in power

COMMENT | Solution to baby dumping is women in power

Reforms to the political system could be key to tackling these issues. 
Penang Harapan backbenchers want PAC to probe state's water crisis

Penang Harapan backbenchers want PAC to probe state's water crisis

They question PBAPP's preparedness in facing water supply issues. 
Labour shortage negatively affecting palm oil sector - Bangi MP

Labour shortage negatively affecting palm oil sector - Bangi MP

Ong says the government should take a more proactive approach.
Batik Air celebrates rebranding with launching of new Boeing 737-8 aircraft

Batik Air celebrates rebranding with launching of new Boeing 737-8 aircraft

Today, YB Datuk Seri Ir. Dr. Wee Ka Siong, Minister of Transport, Malaysia, joins in the celebration with Batik Air Family in the official rebranding ceremony of the airline’s new name as Batik Air after 10 years of being known as Malindo Air.
LETTER | Marching into GE15 in leadership vacuum

LETTER | Marching into GE15 in leadership vacuum

Has anyone got a solution? Let's bring it out.
Creativity, Education & Learning Beyond IR4.0

Creativity, Education & Learning Beyond IR4.0

APU’s School of Business redesigned courses by infusing a broad range of new digital technologies.
Japan readies sombre farewell to slain Abe

Japan readies sombre farewell to slain Abe

His killing stuns a nation where gun crime is extremely rare.
ADUN SPEAKS | BN source of political instability

ADUN SPEAKS | BN source of political instability

This was what Malaysians rejected in the 2018 GE.
LETTER | Mat Kilau: Are we talking about real unity?

LETTER | Mat Kilau: Are we talking about real unity?

Many younger generations are not even taught about other ethnicities and cultures.
LETTER | Common misconception of life expectancy

LETTER | Common misconception of life expectancy

Our lifestyle will give us the clue.
'Crackhouse has no entertainment licence, DBKL to issue show-cause letter'

'Crackhouse has no entertainment licence, DBKL to issue show-cause letter'

Deputy FT minister says it only has a restaurant licence.
How a band of activists helped bring down Sri Lanka's government

How a band of activists helped bring down Sri Lanka's government

Why the fuss over ‘Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan’?

Why the fuss over ‘Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan’?

The local box office hit has ruffled more than a few feathers.
New British PM to be announced on Sept 5 as tax dominates contest

New British PM to be announced on Sept 5 as tax dominates contest

An increasingly unpredictable and divisive contest to replace Boris Johnson.
Fatty 'katsuo' fish may foreshadow climate change

Fatty 'katsuo' fish may foreshadow climate change

Japan sees an unprecedented number of unusually fatty katsuo.
Ahmad Maslan: Umno has Plan B if ROS doesn't approve amendment

Ahmad Maslan: Umno has Plan B if ROS doesn't approve amendment

'However, there's no reason for ROS to censure it.'
Sri Lanka to get new president next week amid political and economic meltdown

Sri Lanka to get new president next week amid political and economic meltdown

Nation struggles with worst crisis since independence from Britain in 1948.
COMMENT | Here's what could likely destroy Umno

COMMENT | Here's what could likely destroy Umno

The ROS decision this week will decide Umno’s destiny. 
Covid-19 (July 11): 2,417 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (July 11): 2,417 new cases, 5 deaths

Active cases up 28.9pct compared to 14 days ago.
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Two Russian strikes on Monday killed 34 people in eastern Ukraine.
YOURSAY | Mat Kilau: The man, the myth, the movie

YOURSAY | Mat Kilau: The man, the myth, the movie

‘To portray all non-Malays as brutal is unfair.’
Introducing Initial Mould Remediation Treatment

Introducing Initial Mould Remediation Treatment

Initial Hygiene Malaysia has recently launched a new service called Mould Remediation Treatment which is specifically catered to remove mould problems on business premises or at home.
Implementation of SDGs at local level key to achieving Agenda 2030 - Mustapa

Implementation of SDGs at local level key to achieving Agenda 2030 - Mustapa

Efforts made to forge stronger cooperation to implement 121 projects, he says.
Johor MB says 5-figure price shoes were a royal gift

Johor MB says 5-figure price shoes were a royal gift

Such gifts are motivation 'to work hard for the people'.
Perikatan Nasional to unveil new logo in GE15

Perikatan Nasional to unveil new logo in GE15

Chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin says the logo is being improved.
Covid-19 resurgence

Covid-19 resurgence

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Dare to Dream Big: A Creator that Never Stops

Dare to Dream Big: A Creator that Never Stops

Dubbed one of Malaysia’s brightest young minds, Roshen shares how Taylor’sphere amplified his talents.