Archive - 21 July 2022

Socso contributions: Maximum monthly salary ceiling limit raised to RM5k

Socso contributions: Maximum monthly salary ceiling limit raised to RM5k

PARLIAMENT | This allows those earning RM4-5k wider Socso protection.
Over RM12m approved for projects in Sabah areas under opposition

Over RM12m approved for projects in Sabah areas under opposition

The allocation is for 354 small projects approved by Sabah chief minister.
Unicef urges other states to raise marriage age to 18

Unicef urges other states to raise marriage age to 18

It also wants more action taken to safeguard the rights of girls.
Main committee set up for development of cannabis, ketum industry - KJ

Main committee set up for development of cannabis, ketum industry - KJ

PARLIAMENT | It will look into latest evidence on their medicinal use, among other. 
More sabo structures to be built to reduce risk of debris floods - PM

More sabo structures to be built to reduce risk of debris floods - PM

It will be built across riverbeds to hold debris such as boulders, mud. 
Govt to implement master plan to combat cross-border crimes, trafficking

Govt to implement master plan to combat cross-border crimes, trafficking

All security agencies will merge into one border body, says Hamzah. 
MCMC has probed 692 cases under CMA from 2020 to date - minister

MCMC has probed 692 cases under CMA from 2020 to date - minister

PARLIAMENT | 87 cases have gone to court, while 367 offenders have been fined.
'MACC intentionally delayed prosecuting Syed Saddiq to pressure him'

'MACC intentionally delayed prosecuting Syed Saddiq to pressure him'

Witness, however, says it was because there were five IPs against Muar MP.
Annuar hopes opposition will cooperate for 'stability'

Annuar hopes opposition will cooperate for 'stability'

'When we feel it's time for GE, it will be held immediately.'
MPs demand HR minister explain MIC-linked scandals

MPs demand HR minister explain MIC-linked scandals

PenjanaKerjaya and Mitra are both under MACC probe.
Comedy club owner to be charged over 'lazy Malays' video tomorrow

Comedy club owner to be charged over 'lazy Malays' video tomorrow

UPDATED 6.19PM | Rizal Van Geyzel will be slapped with 3 charges.
Anna Jenkins inquest: There are attempts to discredit her, says Aussie MP

Anna Jenkins inquest: There are attempts to discredit her, says Aussie MP

Inquest on Australian's mysterious 2017 disappearance in Penang.
COMMENT | Implement anti-sexual harassment law effectively

COMMENT | Implement anti-sexual harassment law effectively

'This battle was certainly hard-won, but our fight is far from over.'
Russia restarts major gas pipeline, expands Ukraine war goals

Russia restarts major gas pipeline, expands Ukraine war goals

Moscow's objectives will expand further if West keeps supplying Kyiv with weapons.
Sri Lanka swears in new president amid worst economic crisis in decades

Sri Lanka swears in new president amid worst economic crisis in decades

Wickremesinghe urges the nation to come together.
Task force formed to scrutinise draft media council bill - Annuar

Task force formed to scrutinise draft media council bill - Annuar

Ministry will hold engagement sessions with stakeholders.
Explainer: How climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires

Explainer: How climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires

Without steep cuts to greenhouse gases, they will significantly worsen.
Zafrul: 1MDB debt at RM32.08b as of June

Zafrul: 1MDB debt at RM32.08b as of June

PARLIAMENT | In total, govt channelled RM10.85b to pay off 1MDB debt, interest.
Syed Saddiq trial: Court rules public can comment within boundaries

Syed Saddiq trial: Court rules public can comment within boundaries

Public can comment, it is enshrined in Constitution - judicial commissioner.
Cuepacs: Seputeh MP never did anything on 'ethnic imbalance' while in govt

Cuepacs: Seputeh MP never did anything on 'ethnic imbalance' while in govt

Teresa Kok is politicising the issue, says Adnan.
Envoy: MOU terms have final say over Indonesian domestic worker recruitment

Envoy: MOU terms have final say over Indonesian domestic worker recruitment

M’sia’s proposed recruitment system must comply with agreed recruitment flow, he says.
Court nay to Queen’s Counsel for Najib’s SRC appeal

Court nay to Queen’s Counsel for Najib’s SRC appeal

UPDATED 3.50PM | 'Laidlaw fails to show qualifications and experience to handle the case.'
Allianz Junior Badminton Championships is here!

Allianz Junior Badminton Championships is here!

The Allianz Junior Badminton Championships (AJBC) is set to welcome at least 2,000 participants when it begins this July.
Food rider fined RM50,000 for insulting Islam

Food rider fined RM50,000 for insulting Islam

He pleads guilty to the charge.
Water woes for Orang Asli villagers in Tasik Chini

Water woes for Orang Asli villagers in Tasik Chini

Lake already deemed unsafe, now they face tap water shortage.
Sulu claims: Sabah MCA files police report against Thomas

Sulu claims: Sabah MCA files police report against Thomas

Report urges police to investigate potential wrongdoing of ex-AG over arbitration awards.
MPs ask for debate on Sulu claims, to get briefing at hotel instead

MPs ask for debate on Sulu claims, to get briefing at hotel instead

Yesterday, Dewan Rakyat speaker rejected calls for Lower House to debate matter.
MP SPEAKS | I will never launder Najib’s reputation

MP SPEAKS | I will never launder Najib’s reputation

'I want Najib to serve jail sentence as example to M'sian politicians.'
Zafrul: Complain to Bank Negara if opening bank account still an issue

Zafrul: Complain to Bank Negara if opening bank account still an issue

'This is if any bank is unable to provide a solution.'
Woman spotted in cafe not missing newcaster Zalina Azman - police

Woman spotted in cafe not missing newcaster Zalina Azman - police

Zalina has been missing since Nov 29 last year.

Dr M: Anwar losing popularity and Rafizi knows it

Dr M: Anwar losing popularity and Rafizi knows it

'Is Rafizi really rejecting Anwar?' Mahathir muses.
Police seize ganja worth RM750k in Bukit Mertajam

Police seize ganja worth RM750k in Bukit Mertajam

Cops arrested two suspects during a raid on July 16.
Judge's alleged statement a diversion from Najib’s conviction: DPP

Judge's alleged statement a diversion from Najib’s conviction: DPP

MACC-recorded statement would be under OSA, says Mohd Ashrof.
MP ‘disturbed’ by M'sia's trafficking status, urges govt to abolish MOS

MP ‘disturbed’ by M'sia's trafficking status, urges govt to abolish MOS

'The Maid Online System contributes to the Tier 3 status.'
SmartMore is leading the way for digital transformation in manufacturing

SmartMore is leading the way for digital transformation in manufacturing

Calling out to Malaysian manufacturers who are looking forward to digital transformation in their production process!
Groups hand memos to MPs on inflation, parliamentary independence

Groups hand memos to MPs on inflation, parliamentary independence

Student activists hand over suggestions to combat inflation.
COMMENT | DNB’s window dressing continues

COMMENT | DNB’s window dressing continues

COMMENT | Govt trying to convince us all according to plan.
Group to hold price hike protest in KL on Saturday

Group to hold price hike protest in KL on Saturday

Turun says gov't failing to take concrete actions on rising cost of living.
Biden plans talks with China's Xi soon, casts doubt on Pelosi's Taiwan trip

Biden plans talks with China's Xi soon, casts doubt on Pelosi's Taiwan trip

Beijing says such visit 'seriously undermine China's sovereignty'.
UK teens shun traditional news for TikTok, Instagram - regulator

UK teens shun traditional news for TikTok, Instagram - regulator

TikTok saw largest growth in the use of any news source in Britain.
Biden stops short of declaring climate emergency, takes steps on wind power

Biden stops short of declaring climate emergency, takes steps on wind power

He announces a modest package of executive actions.
MP SPEAKS | Anti-hopping bill would have prevented Sheraton Move

MP SPEAKS | Anti-hopping bill would have prevented Sheraton Move

The amendments, to be debated soon, will be a game changer.
More strategic partners across the tech sector pledge support for WCIT 2022 Malaysia

More strategic partners across the tech sector pledge support for WCIT 2022 Malaysia

WCIT 2022 Malaysia has onboarded more than 80 sponsors and supporting partners and this number is expected to increase to 100 by September
MP from Umno made GLC chairperson

MP from Umno made GLC chairperson

Umno's Mohd Nizar Zakaria replaces PBM's Haniza Mohamed Talha at SPNB.
Pahang exco's jokes resurface as Kedah raises marriage age

Pahang exco's jokes resurface as Kedah raises marriage age

Ketari rep recalls being jeered at when speaking against child marriage.
Covid-19 (July 20): 5,685 new cases - highest in 3 months

Covid-19 (July 20): 5,685 new cases - highest in 3 months

Another five 'brought in dead' cases were reported.
Denying refugees and migrants healthcare violates rights, WHO says

Denying refugees and migrants healthcare violates rights, WHO says

It should be included in the health systems of host countries.
COMMENT | Kit Siang helps Najib launder his reputation

COMMENT | Kit Siang helps Najib launder his reputation

Apparently, everyone is capable of change for the better.
Madrid street sweeper's death prompts curbs on heatwave working hours

Madrid street sweeper's death prompts curbs on heatwave working hours

His body temperature was close to 42 degrees Celsius.
COMMENT | Zuraida, here’s an easy answer to oil palm labour woes

COMMENT | Zuraida, here’s an easy answer to oil palm labour woes

The plan I propose will benefit both plantation owners and workers.
Pahang, Johor muftis: Laws good enough to deter religious insults

Pahang, Johor muftis: Laws good enough to deter religious insults

They refer to proposal to review and enhance laws on Islam.
YOURSAY | 'Najib, you’re the source of the Sulu imbroglio'

YOURSAY | 'Najib, you’re the source of the Sulu imbroglio'

‘Please take a crash course on law and arbitration.’
Asean-EU summit to open doors for more in-depth discussion and trade cooperation

Asean-EU summit to open doors for more in-depth discussion and trade cooperation

It will also mark 45 years of the Asean-EU dialogue partnership.
Yet another alleged case of period spot check

Yet another alleged case of period spot check

A student relays the incident to Ain Husniza.
How minorities are underrepresented in the civil service

How minorities are underrepresented in the civil service

Collectively, bumiputeras hold 89.23 percent of Grade 56 and below posts.