Archive - 15 July 2022

Noraini awarded honorary doctorate by Indonesian university

Noraini awarded honorary doctorate by Indonesian university

The higher education minister is awarded for advancing science and technology.
High court to hear Oct 3 Bersih 2.0's suit against Muhyiddin on emergency

High court to hear Oct 3 Bersih 2.0's suit against Muhyiddin on emergency

Parties told to file submissions by Sept 5.
Ahmad Maslan: No word yet from ROS on Umno's constitutional amendment

Ahmad Maslan: No word yet from ROS on Umno's constitutional amendment

Party sec-gen remains optimistic that changes will be approved.
Syariah court charge against Siti Nuramira a double jeopardy - rights group

Syariah court charge against Siti Nuramira a double jeopardy - rights group

Sisters in Islam says Syariah charge similar to criminal court's.
Bukit Aman: 19 deaths in police custody reported this year

Bukit Aman: 19 deaths in police custody reported this year

One case has been brought to court, one to the coroner.
PM: Stamp duty exemption for first-time owners of homes under RM500k

PM: Stamp duty exemption for first-time owners of homes under RM500k

Those buying between RM500k and RM1m will get 50pct off.
Indonesian workers MOU: PM tells ministries to immediately fix issue

Indonesian workers MOU: PM tells ministries to immediately fix issue

Ismail Sabri says MOU has not been cancelled.
Religious teacher remanded for allegedly breaking student's leg

Religious teacher remanded for allegedly breaking student's leg

Teacher was angered by student's behaviour.
Govt department chief clerk among 3 arrested by MACC

Govt department chief clerk among 3 arrested by MACC

Graft buster investigating misappropriation in govt hiring programme.
Police photographer: Ferrari key among pictures taken at SM Faisal's home

Police photographer: Ferrari key among pictures taken at SM Faisal's home

The 12 photos were then transferred and deleted from the camera.
EU, Asean to hold first full summit amid security fears

EU, Asean to hold first full summit amid security fears

Region on edge due to US-China rivalry.
UK declares national emergency as record temperatures predicted

UK declares national emergency as record temperatures predicted

Highest temperature recorded in Britain was 38.7C in 2019.
Religious groups urge public to stop making jokes about religion

Religious groups urge public to stop making jokes about religion

Coalition says such actions might inflame tensions between religious communities.
Bankruptcy trend declining despite OPR hikes - BNM

Bankruptcy trend declining despite OPR hikes - BNM

Governor says banks will also only file bankruptcy petitions as last resort.
Hong Kong court jails young men who tried fleeing to Taiwan by boat

Hong Kong court jails young men who tried fleeing to Taiwan by boat

The seven men were involved in the 2019 anti-government protest.
MOH to distribute medical stockpile to private clinics, hospital

MOH to distribute medical stockpile to private clinics, hospital

Health Minister Khairy says manufacturers will also step up production.
China's Xi makes rare visit to once-restive Xinjiang

China's Xi makes rare visit to once-restive Xinjiang

This will be the Chinese president's first trip to region in 8 years.
Govt needs to implement expenditure-saving measures, help subsidy costs

Govt needs to implement expenditure-saving measures, help subsidy costs  

Treasury projects 2022 expenditure on aid and subsidies to reach RM77.7b.
Rumah Bonda allowed to open but not as care centre, court rules

Rumah Bonda allowed to open but not as care centre, court rules

Judge allows the application by Siti Bainun to remove the seal.
Tajuddin to accept any decision on ambassador appointment

Tajuddin to accept any decision on ambassador appointment

'I believe the government will act and decide wisely.'
LETTER | Those above 60, with comorbidities should get Covid-19 boosters

LETTER | Those above 60, with comorbidities should get Covid-19 boosters

Another wave of infections is on the horizon.
In China's Wuhan, cholera-causing bacteria in turtles strikes the nerve

In China's Wuhan, cholera-causing bacteria in turtles strikes the nerve

Samples from turtles in a food market tested positive for the pathogen.
Indonesia calls for G20 joint ministerial forum to tackle food crisis

Indonesia calls for G20 joint ministerial forum to tackle food crisis

Minister wants policy coordination across countries.
Tempers flare at PKR Youth congress after group denied entry

Tempers flare at PKR Youth congress after group denied entry

Those barred were from divisions that did not hold annual meetings.
Petronas asset seizure: Govt forms task force to look into claims

Petronas asset seizure: Govt forms task force to look into claims

It's led by Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Shortage of pharmaceutical products to normalise by July-end: Pharmaniaga

Shortage of pharmaceutical products to normalise by July-end: Pharmaniaga

The shortage took place 'due to multifold increases in demand'.
COMMENT | Time for old leaders to go

COMMENT | Time for old leaders to go

MPs and ministers who are in their twilight years should hand over their positions.
VALENS: The nutrition supplement brand widely used by healthcare professionals

VALENS: The nutrition supplement brand widely used by healthcare professionals

With the number of chronic and critical illness patients growing constantly, and the emergence of new diseases and disorders, there are more health complications and conditions today, which often require special therapeutic diets for nutritional support.
IMF hopes to soon resume Sri Lanka high-level discussions

IMF hopes to soon resume Sri Lanka high-level discussions

It's still in contact with officials at technical levels within the govt. 
Three frontrunners in race to become Sri Lanka's next president

Three frontrunners in race to become Sri Lanka's next president

Six-time PM, opposition leader and former journalist vie for the post.
Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa quits: 'We are the real power', says protester

Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa quits: 'We are the real power', says protester

Voting for next president in parliament scheduled for July 20.
'Big tent': Wan Azizah non-committal while Akmal opposes

'Big tent': Wan Azizah non-committal while Akmal opposes

Rafizi ally says big tent proponents prioritising govt positions.
Comedian arrested for sedition: Cops only get one day remand

Comedian arrested for sedition: Cops only get one day remand

Rizal Van Geyzal is expected to be released at 6.30pm today, his lawyer says.
Stand-up comedy case: Couple resorts to crowdfunding for RM40k bail

Stand-up comedy case: Couple resorts to crowdfunding for RM40k bail

UPDATED 8.13PM | They only managed to get RM3,000 so far.
Ukraine denounces deadly missile strike as war overshadows G20 meeting

Ukraine denounces deadly missile strike as war overshadows G20 meeting

Zelenskiy calls Russia a 'terrorist' state, urges more sanctions. 
Biden brings Palestinians aid but no new peace plan

Biden brings Palestinians aid but no new peace plan

Biden is expected to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today. 
Ringgit extends losses to open marginally lower against US dollar

Ringgit extends losses to open marginally lower against US dollar

The local currency slipped to 4.4450/4485.
South Korea seeks to kickstart talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan

South Korea seeks to kickstart talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan

Relations have been strained dating to Japan's 1910-1945 occupation.
Former AG resigns from board of engineering company

Former AG resigns from board of engineering company

Apandi Ali cites personal commitments as reason for resignation.
Parliament to debate sexual harassment, IPCC and anti-hopping bills

Parliament to debate sexual harassment, IPCC and anti-hopping bills

There may also be an election for deputy speaker post to replace Azalina Othman.
PKR congress: Wan Azizah tears up on stage over party's internal conflicts

PKR congress: Wan Azizah tears up on stage over party's internal conflicts

'Do not be an enemy from within.'
GE15: PKR to contest all seats it won, negotiate for more with Harapan allies

GE15: PKR to contest all seats it won, negotiate for more with Harapan allies

UPDATED 11.48AM | 'Our direction is clear,' says Saifuddin.
DPM deal: DAP challenges MACC to probe PM and Takiyuddin

DPM deal: DAP challenges MACC to probe PM and Takiyuddin

Takiyuddin openly admitted to drafting deal, says Guan Eng.
COMMENT | Whom would you trust to run the country?

COMMENT | Whom would you trust to run the country?

Like most Malaysians, I am sick to death of a succession of Malay PMs.
Boost subsidizes 50% on groceries at major supermarkets nationwide

Boost subsidizes 50% on groceries at major supermarkets nationwide

Boost calls for all Malaysians to recommend future support needed on social media

PKR congress: As members gather, MP defends Anwar against 'liability' view

PKR congress: As members gather, MP defends Anwar against 'liability' view

Hassan says Anwar is an asset to the 'reformasi' struggle.
COMMENT | More than 132 years for M'sia to reach global gender parity

COMMENT | More than 132 years for M'sia to reach global gender parity

If we don't make meaningful progress now, neither will the next generation. 
Bangladesh govt: No role to vet sending agencies, only review M’sian employers

Bangladesh govt: No role to vet sending agencies, only review M’sian employers

This comes after HR Ministry's statement on attestation process involving 15 BRAs.
COMMENT | No laughing matter - laws not applied equally

COMMENT | No laughing matter - laws not applied equally

Why certain individuals are allowed to berate other faiths?
Batik: It's more than a pattern, it should tell a story

Batik: It's more than a pattern, it should tell a story

Award-winning Bujin keeps the traditional batik spirit alive with contemporary designs.
Covid-19 (July 14): 4,098 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (July 14): 4,098 new cases, 8 deaths

More deaths likely to be reported this month.
Businesses can adjust to smoking ban, Ikram tells Syed Saddiq

Businesses can adjust to smoking ban, Ikram tells Syed Saddiq

Muslim group tries to allay Muar MP's doubts over the issue.
YOURSAY | Anwar should stop talking to Harapan's enemies

YOURSAY | Anwar should stop talking to Harapan's enemies

‘Please don’t make the same mistake again.’
Second booster uptake skyrockets as new Covid wave looms

Second booster uptake skyrockets as new Covid wave looms

This is after a steady increase in Covid-19 cases recorded.
PKR deputy not automatically next in line to succeed presidency - Fahmi

PKR deputy not automatically next in line to succeed presidency - Fahmi

However, Fahmi says PKR has not discussed succession plan.


Kedah MB apologises to people affected by Baling floods

Kedah MB apologises to people affected by Baling floods

'Apology doesn't mean admission as all blame rests with current state govt.'
37 remanded in probe into misappropriation of PenjanaKerjaya funds

37 remanded in probe into misappropriation of PenjanaKerjaya funds

MACC arrested 26 men and 11 women in connection with its probe.
Sedition: Crack down on Crackhouse

Sedition: Crack down on Crackhouse

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