Archive - 14 July 2022

Sri Lankan president sends resignation letter after fleeing to S'pore

Sri Lankan president sends resignation letter after fleeing to S'pore

S'pore's foreign ministry says Rajapaksa entered the country on a private visit.
More building materials added into VOP clause to help contractors - PM

More building materials added into VOP clause to help contractors - PM

He says move will help contractors face rising prices of building materials.

Aug 4 for court decision on 1MDB's bid to obtain documents in Riza suit

Aug 4 for court decision on 1MDB's bid to obtain documents in Riza suit

1MDB is suing Riza and two of his companies for misusing its funds.
Crackhouse: Afdlin withdraws support, citing 'disgusting' insult to Islam

Crackhouse: Afdlin withdraws support, citing 'disgusting' insult to Islam

He makes the decision following latest information from friends.
There's underlying reason Nazlan brought in to hear SRC case: Najib

There's underlying reason Nazlan brought in to hear SRC case: Najib

Initial trial judge transferred out due to potential conflict of interest.
Comedian arrested for 'sedition', to be remanded tomorrow

Comedian arrested for 'sedition', to be remanded tomorrow

UPDATED 10.40PM | Two viral videos allegedly touch on racial sensitivities.
Rural Development Ministry to protect overseas assets from seizure - minister

Rural Development Ministry to protect overseas assets from seizure - minister

Mahdzir Khalid says this following seizure of Petronas assets by Sulu heirs.
Retired judges propose settling pension payment lawsuit

Retired judges propose settling pension payment lawsuit

The AGC has received the proposal and may submit a counter-proposal.
RM2.13b to mitigate flood, curb coastal erosion in Pahang

RM2.13b to mitigate flood, curb coastal erosion in Pahang

The project will also benefit more than 700 fisherfolk.
DBKL rescinds Kebun-Kebun Bangsar's eviction notice

DBKL rescinds Kebun-Kebun Bangsar's eviction notice

It is now classified as a Local Agenda 21 (LA21) KL urban neighbourhood farm. 
MOH aims to register cannabidiol products by 2023

MOH aims to register cannabidiol products by 2023

Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says such products will only be available via prescription.
Fresh Covid wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals

Fresh Covid wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals

The surge in cases is mostly of the BA.4/5 Omicron variants.

Multi-unionism to bring doom and gloom to workforce - workers' groups

Multi-unionism to bring doom and gloom to workforce - workers' groups

They say it will dilute unions' bargaining power, setting back labour rights.
Media misquoted my 2019 K'tan speech, Zakir Naik tells court

Media misquoted my 2019 K'tan speech, Zakir Naik tells court

Seeking not to offend but to 'educate people on comparative religions'.

Malaysia's financial situation remains strong - Zafrul

Malaysia's financial situation remains strong - Zafrul

As at end-June 2022, offshore loans amounted to RM29.4 billion.
Emerging nations warn high energy costs could threaten emissions targets

Emerging nations warn high energy costs could threaten emissions targets

Indonesia, India say rising fuel prices make it difficult to cut emissions.
How Does Tech Survive Its Winter?

How Does Tech Survive Its Winter?

No objections from cabinet to new anti-hopping law

No objections from cabinet to new anti-hopping law

Wan Junaidi says new bill was adopted unanimously.
Webb space telescope opens door to discoveries still unimagined

Webb space telescope opens door to discoveries still unimagined

It captures distant colliding galaxies and gas-giant exoplanets.
Amanah Youth lodges police report against Najib

Amanah Youth lodges police report against Najib

UPDATED 5.15PM | 'Najib trying to shift blame and cause confusion.'
Sri Lanka protest sites calm as president's resignation awaited

Sri Lanka protest sites calm as president's resignation awaited

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country and is expected to step down.
ADUN SPEAKS | Sabah and Sarawak: Cart after the horse

ADUN SPEAKS | Sabah and Sarawak: Cart after the horse

Need to spell out the unfulfilled demands of these two territories.
Minister: Palm oil industry agrees to reduce cooking oil prices in stages

Minister: Palm oil industry agrees to reduce cooking oil prices in stages

Annuar Musa says authorities also monitoring cooking oil smuggling activities.
Political stability important element in managing inflation, economy - Annuar

Political stability important element in managing inflation, economy - Annuar

It's vital to lure investors into the country, says the minister.
Big tent or going solo: Fahmi expects 'excitement' at PKR congress

Big tent or going solo: Fahmi expects 'excitement' at PKR congress

The three-day congress will also see a new lineup. 
Harapan states doing well but need better public relations - Anwar

Harapan states doing well but need better public relations - Anwar

'Harapan needs to communicate beyond their states to counter propaganda.'
NZ announces free masks, tests as health system struggles with Covid-19

NZ announces free masks, tests as health system struggles with Covid-19

Experts anticipate coming Omicron surge to be worse than the first.
Village Grocer expanding in the Northern region

Village Grocer expanding in the Northern region

The Food Purveyor (TFP), the premium grocery operator of Village Grocer has opened three new stores in Penang, their latest store in 1st Avenue Mall opens on 12th July following on from Village Grocer City Junction soft-launched in June 2021, and Village Grocer Queens Waterfront soft-launching in April 2022.
Almost RM65m allocated to help Felda settlers - Ismail Sabri

Almost RM65m allocated to help Felda settlers - Ismail Sabri

It will also fund collateral for housing loans by the new generation.
Anwar: Hard to work with Bersatu, Pejuang as grassroots against them

Anwar: Hard to work with Bersatu, Pejuang as grassroots against them

Harapan chairperson says coalition open to negotiations based on common principles.
Nov 22 set for Rosmah’s two appeals to recuse judge Zaini

Nov 22 set for Rosmah’s two appeals to recuse judge Zaini

Parties are directed to file written submissions by Nov 8.
1MDB audit case: Investigating officer on MC, trial vacated

1MDB audit case: Investigating officer on MC, trial vacated

Prosecution was notified at the last minute that witness has intestinal bleeding.
Muar MP still undecided on Khairy's smoking ban bill

Muar MP still undecided on Khairy's smoking ban bill

Syed Saddiq will support only if satisfied with explanations given to Parliament.
Grant citizenship to children with adoption orders - Yeoh

Grant citizenship to children with adoption orders - Yeoh

Segambut MP says Home Ministry has no reason to reject such applications.
Heatwaves hammer megacities in China's Yangtze River basin

Heatwaves hammer megacities in China's Yangtze River basin

In Shanghai, temperatures exceed 40 degrees.
Rishi Sunak tops first round of voting in UK leadership contest

Rishi Sunak tops first round of voting in UK leadership contest

Two candidates were eliminated. 
Rajapaksa dynasty draws to humiliating close in Sri Lanka

Rajapaksa dynasty draws to humiliating close in Sri Lanka

Thousands of Sri Lankans storm the president's official residence.
MP SPEAKS | What can Malaysia learn from Sri Lanka?

MP SPEAKS | What can Malaysia learn from Sri Lanka?

It must undergo a national introspection as to 'what went wrong'.
What's the BA.5 variant and why is it reinfecting many with Covid?

What's the BA.5 variant and why is it reinfecting many with Covid?

Variant now causes around 65pct of US infections.
COMMENT | Fatal flaws - inflation, interest rates and the ringgit

COMMENT | Fatal flaws - inflation, interest rates and the ringgit

Who should we follow in battle against inflation - Friedman or Keynes?
Labour improvements: Govt impervious to critique in trafficking report

Labour improvements: Govt impervious to critique in trafficking report

US could impose sanctions on M'sia should it remain in bottom tier.  

COMMENT | Maybe one day, the state will ban comedy

COMMENT | Maybe one day, the state will ban comedy

This is not really about what people find funny or not funny. 
Covid-19 (July 13): 3,934 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (July 13): 3,934 new cases, 9 deaths

July will likely see more Covid-19 deaths than the previous month.
YOURSAY | The case of Johor MB’s ‘Cinderella’ shoes

YOURSAY | The case of Johor MB’s ‘Cinderella’ shoes

‘Politics in Malaysia is an unending fashion statement.’
Ministries to hold urgent talks on Indonesian workers

Ministries to hold urgent talks on Indonesian workers

Human Resources Ministry will discuss 'immediately' with Home Ministry.
Strategic communication units of ministries to be strengthened

Strategic communication units of ministries to be strengthened

This is to boost information delivery efforts, says communications minister.
PM urged to name ambassador to Indonesia as soon as possible

PM urged to name ambassador to Indonesia as soon as possible

Indonesia is a very important ally, says Tan Hong Pin.
PM: Free education at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak for 2,500 children of veterans

PM: Free education at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak for 2,500 children of veterans

It’ll be free for a year, with the costs borne by UniRazak.
Why world's first malaria shot won't reach millions of children who need it

Why world's first malaria shot won't reach millions of children who need it

Lack of funding thwarting GSK's production capacity.
MACC, Socso probing misuse of recruitment incentive funds

MACC, Socso probing misuse of recruitment incentive funds

MACC has detected employers who submit false claims.