Archive - 20 July 2022

UPDATED 11.56PM | Anwar announced the appointments after the MPP meeting.

He garnered 134 votes in 225-member Parliament.

This is over the issue of rising cooking oil prices.

Women's rights have also been eroded, reports Unama.

This includes a reduction in the purchase of imported goods.

Through PIRECFS, eight major forest complexes will be connected.

It was tabled by Behrang rep Aminuddin Zulkipli.

Thus it needs to be relocated, Sabah state legislative assembly was told.

UPDATED 10.15PM | Bill to extend detention without trial provision must now be retabled.

New law states sexual harassment must cause reasonable offence to an individual.

UPDATED 7.13PM | The bill moots the setting up of a tribunal to handle complaints.

Three candidates left in the contest for the PM position.

Minister did not specify which govt agency uses such software.

Group says Selangor govt not being prudent in spending.

Public sector should lead the way in providing good policies for working mums.

The bill is scheduled for second reading during current Parliament sitting.

Cops believe it's related to the vandalism of Crackhouse's premises yesterday. 

Fuziah opens fire on those, MPs included, who make judgemental remarks.

Police say there was no record of her leaving Malaysia.

NGO succeeds in overturning High Court's 2020 decision to strike out suit. 

Assistant minister says the income of durian entrepreneurs can be further increased.

PKR president Anwar has reportedly agreed to the appointment.

Among them are Customs Act and Tourism Tax.

Indonesian NGO's 'Report from Hell' is not true, says home minister.

Raw cooking oil prices have fallen nearly by half.

She was released without any bonds or sureties.

An official decision will be made at a cabinet meeting on Friday.

PARLIAMENT | Seputeh MP adds that civil service needs to be educated on sexual harassment.

PARLIAMENT | Azis Jamman says this is based on new information uncovered.

They point out the ministers are already being paid handsomely.

PARLIAMENT | Opposition chief points out rice import monopoly only enriches select few. 

PM Albanese has so far resisted pressure to reinstate tough measures.

UPDATED 5.38PM | Defence questions the investigator why the ex-PM was not probed.

PARLIAMENT | MP makes the remarks while denying accusations of being sexist. 

PARLIAMENT | She says such an appointment is 'illogical'.

Russian president says peace deal has been 'practically achieved' in March.

Three are in the running as people hope to be led out of crisis. 

Court rules there's not enough evidence in support, urges govt to research.

DAP lawmaker says this will better reflect Keluarga Malaysia agenda.

History is not an acceptable basis for territorial claims.

Despite the success of borderless and O2O (online to offline) e-Commerce businesses, particularly after the Covid-19 attack, we can’t deny that the largest part of commerce activities is still from the nearby offline commerce where we buy stuff near where we stay, and where we work. 

UPDATED 1PM | PARLIAMENT | Azhar says element of surprise is key in both litigation and war.

The woman pleads not guilty and is allowed bail.

Groups claim false documents submitted to court.

Pembela disappointed with large number of Malay-Muslims at Japanese festival.

Import costs now at RM1,700-RM1,800 per tonne.

Deputy minister says the matter requires thorough consultation with stakeholders.

Caucus aims to make Parliament 'truly professional and world-class'.

It is on human rights abuses, including forced labour on Uyghurs.

Sultan Ibrahim will be in Singapore for a two-day official visit.

Former MP says Parliament best place for government to address issue.

Surfskating is considered easier to learn than other forms of skateboarding.

Tintoy Chuo thinks group may have found formula to revive this fading art form.

Pelosi and her delegation will also visit Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.

Parliament will choose between three candidates for president on Wednesday.

Hospitalised Covid-19 patients continue to rise.

As the world’s population finds themselves experiencing lifestyle changes, new technologies emerge and healthcare practices evolve.

UPDATED 11.27AM | Repetitive recommendations indicate govt impervious to critique.

Bon Odori crowd rejects PAS’ petty politics.

‘First, he worked with Mahathir and now he’s willing to work with Najib.’

Most only consumed one vegetable per meal, he adds.

Japanese authorities acknowledged the lapses by Abe's bodyguards.

Armed forces readiness must be at higher level due to new emerging threats.

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