Archive - 25 July 2022

Dewan Rakyat passes Housewives’ Social Security Bill

Dewan Rakyat passes Housewives’ Social Security Bill

PARLIAMENT | Those under 55 are eligible for Housewife Social Security Scheme.
Name one country that reduced inflation via ministers’ pay cuts - Annuar

Name one country that reduced inflation via ministers’ pay cuts - Annuar

The small amount from such cuts would not make a difference, he adds. 
Rina: Formation of anti-sexual harassment tribunal expected in a year

Rina: Formation of anti-sexual harassment tribunal expected in a year

It will be finalised after bill passes Senate. 
Govt to gazette ceiling price for bottled cooking oil in a week

Govt to gazette ceiling price for bottled cooking oil in a week

This comes after talks with industry players failed to lower the price.  
LETTER | Extension of time on SPA favouring developers

LETTER | Extension of time on SPA favouring developers

Neutrality and safeguarding of public interest are of utmost importance. 
Health Ministry confirms 9 suspected cases not monkeypox

Health Ministry confirms 9 suspected cases not monkeypox

Health facilities will increase monitoring patients at risk to detect cases. 
Poor in India can dream, says its first tribal president

Poor in India can dream, says its first tribal president

Murmu's election seen as important gesture of goodwill by Modi.  
21 Malacca BN reps never had issues with Sulaiman's leadership - Ab Rauf

21 Malacca BN reps never had issues with Sulaiman's leadership - Ab Rauf

Exco members planning to develop Malacca under CM's leadership.
More M'sians against death penalty, think tank study reveals

More M'sians against death penalty, think tank study reveals

The Centre says this shift is a good step forward.
PM obtains injunction order for Agenda Daily to delete defamatory article

PM obtains injunction order for Agenda Daily to delete defamatory article

The court sets Aug 26 for case management. 
Ka Chuan and Shahril refute bribery claims, want probe

Ka Chuan and Shahril refute bribery claims, want probe

They say UKSB allegations baseless, ready to cooperate. 
Wan Junaidi: Senators, state reps not covered by anti-hopping law

Wan Junaidi: Senators, state reps not covered by anti-hopping law

Law will only cover MPs, govt can decide to include others later. 
PM reminds employers to take RM1,500 minimum wage seriously

PM reminds employers to take RM1,500 minimum wage seriously

He says employees are the pillars of any organisation.
Armed Forces pension fund workers demand salary arrears

Armed Forces pension fund workers demand salary arrears

LTAT employees picketing at KL office until Friday.
Minister completely ignores MP's query on cost of PM's entourage

Minister completely ignores MP's query on cost of PM's entourage

Minister skimps on details of Ismail Sabri's Japan trip, MP files complaint.
BornOil and Softwise sign ESG partnership agreement to ensure sustainable food supply chain for Sabah, Sarawak – and Malaysia

BornOil and Softwise sign ESG partnership agreement to ensure sustainable food supply chain for Sabah, Sarawak – and Malaysia

To ensure a continuous food supply chain for Sabah and Sarawak and Malaysia eventually, the Borneo Oil Berhad (BornOil) Group today signed a partnership agreement in Kota Kinabalu with Softwise Sdn Bhd (Softwise) for the development and management of a secure supply chain of grain maize. 

11 grilled over Turun protest, Adam Adli vows they won't be silenced

11 grilled over Turun protest, Adam Adli vows they won't be silenced

Among them are youth leaders from PKR, Amanah and Pejuang.
Deputy speaker needs time to decide on sanctioning Tajuddin

Deputy speaker needs time to decide on sanctioning Tajuddin

Possible sanction over alleged sexist remark in Parliament.
Workers who renovated Zalina's house can't be located - police

Workers who renovated Zalina's house can't be located - police

S'gor cops say investigations will continue should there be new leads.
New Covid cases, deaths show uptrend last week - Noor Hisham

New Covid cases, deaths show uptrend last week - Noor Hisham

Daily Covid-19 active cases dropped 1.7 percent.
Blockbuster Mat Kilau rakes in RM90m after 33 days screening

Blockbuster Mat Kilau rakes in RM90m after 33 days screening

Film beats Avengers: End Game.
'Umno info chief, ex-MCA leaders also received funding from UKSB'

'Umno info chief, ex-MCA leaders also received funding from UKSB'

Witness testifies Shahril received RM1.162m, Chan RM7.85m and Ong RM922,820.
Report links Johor royals to suspicious forest clearing

Report links Johor royals to suspicious forest clearing

Displaced elephants are causing problems for humans.
MACC officer 'stumped' by Syed Saddiq's lawyer

MACC officer 'stumped' by Syed Saddiq's lawyer

UPDATED 4.58PM | Officer claims RM100k transferred to MP's account.
Why table Sosma extension again after rejection, MP questions

Why table Sosma extension again after rejection, MP questions

Charles Santiago wants to know if it's a veiled threat against dissidents. 
Govt proposes amending PDPA to better safeguard personal data

Govt proposes amending PDPA to better safeguard personal data

The act only applies to commercial transactions of personal data.
Amend constitution to hold AG accountable - Kit Siang

Amend constitution to hold AG accountable - Kit Siang

DAP veteran refers to the judgment in Apandi's defamation suit against him.
Govt mulls letting Lynas keep cracking and leaching facility

Govt mulls letting Lynas keep cracking and leaching facility

AELB committed to ensuring safety - Dr Adham Baba.
No one prosecuted for minimum wage non-compliance yet

No one prosecuted for minimum wage non-compliance yet

Saravanan says 118 employers have been warned for failing to comply.

Zahid trial: Witness claims Dr M received RM2.6m via nephew

Zahid trial: Witness claims Dr M received RM2.6m via nephew

Ex-PM is suggested as an indirect recipient of political donations from UKSB.
Allianz Junior Badminton Championship starts with a bang!

Allianz Junior Badminton Championship starts with a bang!

The Allianz Junior Badminton Championship (AJBC) is well underway, with players stamping their mark during the Qualifying Round One held at the Sports Arena Puchong, Selangor this weekend.
MACC to summon all those named in UKSB ledger - minister

MACC to summon all those named in UKSB ledger - minister

Investigation to determine if money changing hands was corrupt activity.
Saddiq's case: Court tells prosecution to hand over witness statement

Saddiq's case: Court tells prosecution to hand over witness statement

Statement part of accused’s bid to impeach witness.
Malaysiakini's Chinese Desk Anniversary

Malaysiakini's Chinese Desk Anniversary

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China's population expected to start to shrink before 2025

China's population expected to start to shrink before 2025

New births in 2021 are the lowest in decades in several provinces.
Myanmar junta executes four democracy activists

Myanmar junta executes four democracy activists

Vile attempt at instilling fear, UN experts say.
Property tycoon Mustapha Kamal dies aged 73

Property tycoon Mustapha Kamal dies aged 73

Emkay founder passed away at 7.45am.
Engage with us first on refugee tracking system, groups tell Hamzah

Engage with us first on refugee tracking system, groups tell Hamzah

They say the system is 'invasive, dehumanising and open to abuse'.
Outstanding International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement results for ISKL

Outstanding International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement results for ISKL

Students at The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) received outstanding results in this year’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Not impossible for BN to take back Penang in GE15 - Mat Hasan

Not impossible for BN to take back Penang in GE15 - Mat Hasan

Umno no 2 cites performance in Malacca and Johor polls.
COMMENT | Reading law can be fun

COMMENT | Reading law can be fun

'A bit circumlocutory, but on this subject, I don’t mind.'
Sean Lee gives voice to a character on DC League of Super-Pets

Sean Lee gives voice to a character on DC League of Super-Pets

And he gives Waffles a distinctive Malaysian accent.
Covid-19 (July 24): 2,720 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (July 24): 2,720 new cases, 3 deaths

Perak has the second highest number of new cases.
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2022-07-25

COMMENT | Ethnically imbalanced civil service is a feature, not a flaw

COMMENT | Ethnically imbalanced civil service is a feature, not a flaw

There is a reason why the civil service has become bloated.
Bottled cooking oil subsidies, 'doctors' selling cosmetics issues for Parliament

Bottled cooking oil subsidies, 'doctors' selling cosmetics issues for Parliament

These will be among several issues for the Dewan Rakyat today.
COMMENT | What makes people of poorest state, Kelantan, so happy

COMMENT | What makes people of poorest state, Kelantan, so happy

We must not confuse happiness with an improvement in well-being. 
Debate on Anti-Hopping Bill on July 27, winding-up on July 28

Debate on Anti-Hopping Bill on July 27, winding-up on July 28

Minister Wan Junaidi announces this to the media in Kuala Lumpur.
Ex-AG Apandi shredded

Ex-AG Apandi shredded

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
YOURSAY | Azam, corruption perception is our reality

YOURSAY | Azam, corruption perception is our reality

'TI-CPI is the yardstick used by international bodies to measure corruption.'