Archive - 22 July 2022

Sukma: Women's diving dropped due to lack of participation

Sukma: Women's diving dropped due to lack of participation

Fewer than six states sent participants, resulting in event cancellation.
NGO implicates 'cabinet member' in PenjanaKerjaya scandal

NGO implicates 'cabinet member' in PenjanaKerjaya scandal

A few political leaders remained untouched, says Mani Maran.
Heatwaves to menace China as almanac's 'big heat' day looms

Heatwaves to menace China as almanac's 'big heat' day looms

Workers given ice cream when it gets too hot.
Happiness index: Malaysians generally jolly

Happiness index: Malaysians generally jolly

Those in Labuan the happiest, scoring 9.29/10.
Ministry proposes rate increase for student food programme

Ministry proposes rate increase for student food programme

Only 61pct of schools complied with programme menu - Khairy.
Global slowdown fears grow as cost of living bites

Global slowdown fears grow as cost of living bites

Britain's growth was at an 11-month low.
Dr M wants Apandi probed for 'colluding' with Jho Low

Dr M wants Apandi probed for 'colluding' with Jho Low

Suspicion created that ex-AG cooperated with Low, Mahathir says.
Influenza cases on the rise in Penang - CM

Influenza cases on the rise in Penang - CM

But the situation is under control, Chow says.
Luton Airport runway meltdown shows airports vulnerable to climate change

Luton Airport runway meltdown shows airports vulnerable to climate change

Airports face challenges in making their infrastructure resilient.
TI-CPI ranking: I would resign if I were MACC chief, says Rafizi

TI-CPI ranking: I would resign if I were MACC chief, says Rafizi

'Current situation not much different from 1MDB scandal.' 
Japan regulators approve release of Fukushima water into sea

Japan regulators approve release of Fukushima water into sea

Water will still contain traces of tritium after treatment.
Taylor's introduces new centre of excellence to support a comprehensive education pathway for early childhood education

Taylor's introduces new centre of excellence to support a comprehensive education pathway for early childhood education

Rafizi ready to answer in court over articles on Sapura bailout

Rafizi ready to answer in court over articles on Sapura bailout

PKR deputy president being sued by Sapura Group CEO.
New Zealand Covid-19 death rate at record levels

New Zealand Covid-19 death rate at record levels

Deaths reached 151 in seven days to July 16.
1MDB: Court rejects stay bid against return of Najib, Rosmah's property

1MDB: Court rejects stay bid against return of Najib, Rosmah's property

Last November, judge Mohamed Zaini ordered items not to be forfeited to gov't.
Biden says he is 'doing well,' working after testing positive for Covid

Biden says he is 'doing well,' working after testing positive for Covid

He is taking antiviral drug Paxlovid.
Warisan MPs unhappy with hotel briefing on Sulu claims

Warisan MPs unhappy with hotel briefing on Sulu claims

'There remain to be many unanswered questions,' says Sepanggar MP.
District education officers are friends - minister tells schools

District education officers are friends - minister tells schools

'They are here to help, not to find fault.'
PAS will adopt new PN logo, says Hadi

PAS will adopt new PN logo, says Hadi

'But this doesn't mean PAS is rejecting Muafakat.'
How crisis unfolded in Sri Lanka

How crisis unfolded in Sri Lanka

Chaos continues to unfold in the country.
Blogger fined RM4,500 for posting offensive comment on Agong

Blogger fined RM4,500 for posting offensive comment on Agong

Aspan Alias changed plea to guilty.
Married couple arrested for allegedly abusing 4-year-old girl

Married couple arrested for allegedly abusing 4-year-old girl

Cops say preliminary investigation shows that the child was beaten, force-fed.
Sri Lankan security forces raid protest camp as new leaders sworn in

Sri Lankan security forces raid protest camp as new leaders sworn in

President Ranil Wickremesinghe launched crackdown a day after being sworn in.
Petronas payout to govt seen higher at up to RM59b this year

Petronas payout to govt seen higher at up to RM59b this year

Last year, Petronas payments to govt totalled RM48.2 billion.
Cops: Ex-newscaster Zalina's phone was turned off on Nov 20 last year

Cops: Ex-newscaster Zalina's phone was turned off on Nov 20 last year

Police say it's possible she had already gone missing before report lodged.
Lawyer: AGC still mulling ex-diplomat, son's representation over drug case

Lawyer: AGC still mulling ex-diplomat, son's representation over drug case

They were charged with trafficking and planting cannabis.
Malaysia's inflation in June 2022 increased 3.4pct - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation in June 2022 increased 3.4pct - DOSM

Food was the main contributor to June's inflation increase.
Malay Civilisation Day not meant to rival Bon Odori

Malay Civilisation Day not meant to rival Bon Odori

Festival's goal is to 'revive' Malay culture, says Pembela chairperson.
Health NGOs throw support behind tobacco bill, urge Parliament to pass it

Health NGOs throw support behind tobacco bill, urge Parliament to pass it

'Prevention is better than cure.'
Discover the one-stop Specialist Jobs Portal for Hospitality, Food and Beverage Industry

Discover the one-stop Specialist Jobs Portal for Hospitality, Food and Beverage Industry

The portal aspires to support jobseekers with free careers, training, employment advice and assistance.
July 25 decision on Syed Saddiq’s leave bid to impeach witness

July 25 decision on Syed Saddiq’s leave bid to impeach witness

His legacy team claims witness had given contradictory testimony.
LETTER | CSOs demand Bukit Cerakah degazettement revocation

LETTER | CSOs demand Bukit Cerakah degazettement revocation

The excision does not benefit the general public or the environment.
COMMENT | Azhar can run, but he can't hide

COMMENT | Azhar can run, but he can't hide

He continues to disappoint two years after being made speaker.

Cops quiz Tok Mat over 'big kavadi' remark

Cops quiz Tok Mat over 'big kavadi' remark

Police are also looking for Asia Times journalist Nicholas Kochan.
Mas Ermieyati: Anti-Stalking Bill expected to be tabled this year

Mas Ermieyati: Anti-Stalking Bill expected to be tabled this year

Bill being refined at AG's Chambers.
Global manufacturers see chip shortage easing

Global manufacturers see chip shortage easing

It is expected to relieve pressure on the industry amid other factors.
Police probe alleged roadside bribery video

Police probe alleged roadside bribery video

Clip shows police personnel receiving bribe near petrol station.
Nexus International School learners win 140 university offers & USD 1 million scholarships

Nexus International School learners win 140 university offers & USD 1 million scholarships

Nexus International School Malaysia, recognised as the Top IB School in Malaysia and 73rd in the World last year, announced that its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) graduates has won over 140 university offers & USD 1 million in scholarships from prestigious universities around the world 
Zafrul: National debt at RM1.045 trillion as of June

Zafrul: National debt at RM1.045 trillion as of June

The finance minister says Malaysia is still in a strong financial position.
Comedy club owner slapped with three charges under CMA

Comedy club owner slapped with three charges under CMA

UPDATED 11AM | Rizal pleads not guilty to all three charges.
Doing his best to keep martyred Ganapathy’s memory alive

Doing his best to keep martyred Ganapathy’s memory alive

MALAYSIANSKINI | Amateur historian Saminathan speaks about this key figure in Malaysia’s trade union movement.
DAP calls for Azam's resignation over his views on graft index

DAP calls for Azam's resignation over his views on graft index

MACC chief said TI-CPI only measured perception, doesn't reflect reality.
At least 18 killed in latest deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro

At least 18 killed in latest deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro

Rio state police forces regularly carry out deadly raids in the city's sprawling slums.
COMMENT | What Sarawak Independence Day means to me

COMMENT | What Sarawak Independence Day means to me

Today, July 22, is Sarawak’s Independence Day. 

Thailand confirmes first monkeypox case

Thailand confirmes first monkeypox case

Global cases passed 14,000, with six countries reporting their first cases last week.
World Court to rule on whether Myanmar genocide case can proceed

World Court to rule on whether Myanmar genocide case can proceed

Case was brought to the ICJ by Gambia.
Tears, and some jeers, as Italy's Draghi resigns

Tears, and some jeers, as Italy's Draghi resigns

The abrupt resignation of the prime minister stuns the nation.
Covid-19 (July 21): 4,587 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (July 21): 4,587 new cases, 10 deaths

Kuala Lumpur reported the most cases in the country.
COMMENT | Folks, it's okay to be offended

COMMENT | Folks, it's okay to be offended

For some people, being offended makes them feel powerful and superior.
YOURSAY | Corruption is why we get ‘F’ in human trafficking report

YOURSAY | Corruption is why we get ‘F’ in human trafficking report

‘Almost 300 deaths in internment and not one prosecution.’
M'sian tourists going to Thailand are not allowed to bring back cannabis

M'sian tourists going to Thailand are not allowed to bring back cannabis

Our northern neighbour has allowed the smoking of ganja.
COMMENT | 'Politicising' label to curb discourse

COMMENT | 'Politicising' label to curb discourse

A representative civil service is vital for a multi-racial country - Teresa Kok.
Flexible working hours raise productivity, help small businesses

Flexible working hours raise productivity, help small businesses

This has been proven in research among SMEs in Kuala Lumpur.
Sukma diver drought: Sports authorities looking for solutions

Sukma diver drought: Sports authorities looking for solutions

Low participation in diving events for the games causes cancellation. 
Lazy Malay dilemma

Lazy Malay dilemma

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