Archive - 26 July 2022

LETTER | Smoking ban on Gen Z may go up in smoke

LETTER | Smoking ban on Gen Z may go up in smoke

Outright bans and other punitive measures are counterproductive. 
LETTER | Cutting salary of ministers is to set the tempo right

LETTER | Cutting salary of ministers is to set the tempo right

It's not about the amount, it's about setting an example. 
Armed forces pension fund agrees to negotiate with union groups

Armed forces pension fund agrees to negotiate with union groups

LTAT will meet with reps from Cuepacs, MTUC and KKLTAT to solve arrears issue. 
IPCC Bill to 'improve police integrity' passed in Dewan Rakyat

IPCC Bill to 'improve police integrity' passed in Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | Harapan says the bill does not fulfil desired institutional reform.
Batu Kawan MP gets ejected from Lower House over Tajuddin cursing issue

Batu Kawan MP gets ejected from Lower House over Tajuddin cursing issue

PARLIAMENT | Kasthuri objects to deputy speaker's ruling that alleged curse word not in Hansard. 
US and Taliban make progress on Afghan reserves, but big gaps remain

US and Taliban make progress on Afghan reserves, but big gaps remain

Move gives a hint of progress in easing Afghanistan's economic crisis.
Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves

Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves

Temperatures in the Alps warming at around 0.3C per decade.
LTTE arrests: Muhyiddin can't show proof but defends right to use Sosma

LTTE arrests: Muhyiddin can't show proof but defends right to use Sosma

PARLIAMENT | 'When I made the decision, it was based on police investigations.'
A crisis of confidence stifles China's economic recovery

A crisis of confidence stifles China's economic recovery

Strict curbs aimed at stamping out Covid undercut business growth.
15 quizzed by police over Turun protest

15 quizzed by police over Turun protest

UPDATED 5.40PM | This is intimidation towards us students - Rafiq.
Dewan Rakyat passes Sosma extension motion - 111 ayes, 88 nays

Dewan Rakyat passes Sosma extension motion - 111 ayes, 88 nays

UPDATED 7.05PM | PARLIAMENT | Opposition fails to block motion via bloc vote. 
Studies find more clues to the potential cause of severe hepatitis cases in children

Studies find more clues to the potential cause of severe hepatitis cases in children

Likely linked to a common childhood virus, two British researchers suggest.
Youths voice out their views overzealously on Malaysia’s voting system

Youths voice out their views overzealously on Malaysia’s voting system

The topic of “Why Are The Youths Not Voting?'' was debated heatedly by 10 debaters from all over Malaysia
LETTER | After 44 years, Kit Siang may finally get his anti-hopping law

LETTER | After 44 years, Kit Siang may finally get his anti-hopping law

He foresaw political future dominated by greed, abuse of voter mandate.
Malaysia condemns Myanmar executions - minister

Malaysia condemns Myanmar executions - minister

UPDATED 5.30PM | Executions appear to mock peace plan, Saifuddin says.
Ketsa says it is committed to supporting efforts to rehabilitate Tasik Chini

Ketsa says it is committed to supporting efforts to rehabilitate Tasik Chini

After Unesco declared it no longer can be a Biosphere Reserve.
COMMENT | Reject the Independent Police Conduct Commission

COMMENT | Reject the Independent Police Conduct Commission

Activists: Glaring issues with IPCC bill, push for IPCMC.
PSC to probe award to Sulu descendants

PSC to probe award to Sulu descendants

Among those to be subpoenaed are foreign minister, AG and law minister.
Khairy: Ministry tabling policy to put a lid on medicine prices

Khairy: Ministry tabling policy to put a lid on medicine prices

Pharma companies may be compelled to reveal costs to govt.
Najib’s new lawyers seek postponement of SRC appeal hearing

Najib’s new lawyers seek postponement of SRC appeal hearing

UPDATED 4.15PM | This is because they were just appointed to represent the ex-PM.
Zahid's corruption trial postponed, witness down with Covid-19

Zahid's corruption trial postponed, witness down with Covid-19

The prosecution team asks for the August trial date to be maintained.
Hamzah points to organised crime in tabling Sosma clause extension

Hamzah points to organised crime in tabling Sosma clause extension

PARLIAMENT | Minister refers to a shooting incident and a murder case.
Investigative report on Baling floods to be ready by Aug 4

Investigative report on Baling floods to be ready by Aug 4

Initial investigations found area to be still unstable.
Pahang regent 'asks' cops to leave vocal activist alone

Pahang regent 'asks' cops to leave vocal activist alone

This is over a probe against the head of MNS' Pahang chapter.
Farmers, fisherfolk hold Parliament protest on food security

Farmers, fisherfolk hold Parliament protest on food security

Agriculture land usage, sea pollution among issues raised.
There were witnesses to RM1m paid by Najib to Shahrir - prosecution

There were witnesses to RM1m paid by Najib to Shahrir - prosecution

Ex-Felda chair accused of not declaring RM1m as income.
Prudential redefines the concept of “Family” to allow more Malaysians to be protected!

Prudential redefines the concept of “Family” to allow more Malaysians to be protected!

With Prudential, protection is more accessible, affordable, and inclusive for all types of family sizes and shapes
Muda wants carbon credit scheme to solve Tasik Chini impass

Muda wants carbon credit scheme to solve Tasik Chini impass

The scheme is used as an alternative to cutting carbon dioxide emissions.
Durio collaborates with autistic artist, Danial Kushairi in launching sanitizing products

Durio collaborates with autistic artist, Danial Kushairi in launching sanitizing products

Caring for the underprivileged, discovering local artists and raising funds for the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM).
LETTER | Act of terror and brutality: Myanmar executes activists

LETTER | Act of terror and brutality: Myanmar executes activists

Four pro-democracy activists sentenced to death by hanging.
World condemns Myanmar junta for 'cruel' execution of four activists

World condemns Myanmar junta for 'cruel' execution of four activists

Nilar Thein, wife of Kyaw Min Yu, said she would hold no funeral without a body.
SRC appeal: Najib drops Shafee, appoint Zaid's firm

SRC appeal: Najib drops Shafee, appoint Zaid's firm

Federal Court sets 10 days in August for Najib's final appeal.
Pope apologises for 'deplorable evil' of Canadian indigenous schools

Pope apologises for 'deplorable evil' of Canadian indigenous schools

Many cried openly or applauded each time the pope said he was sorry.
Sertai perbincangan dan kongsi pendapat anda

Sertai perbincangan dan kongsi pendapat anda

Without MA63, there is no Malaysia - Ongkili tells Dewan Rakyat

Without MA63, there is no Malaysia - Ongkili tells Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | Minister dismisses proposal for new agreement to replace MA63.
S Korea doubles down on 'Kill Chain' to counter N Korea nuke threat

S Korea doubles down on 'Kill Chain' to counter N Korea nuke threat

Kill Chain calls for preemptive strikes against N Korea.
Shopee Live presents 9 brand-new staple shows

Shopee Live presents 9 brand-new staple shows

Shopee kickstarted nine new staple shows which cover a wide variety of content with the first episode of the first show being aired on 12 July on Shopee Live.
COMMENT | Azam’s view shows M’sia faces a corruption epidemic

COMMENT | Azam’s view shows M’sia faces a corruption epidemic

Corruption index reflects trust in public governance is extremely low.
Govt to review GLC-owned malls to boost bumi businesses - PM

Govt to review GLC-owned malls to boost bumi businesses - PM

This is to enhance their status as successful entrepreneurs, Ismail Sabri said.
Court orders Jamal to pay Teresa Kok RM300k for defamation

Court orders Jamal to pay Teresa Kok RM300k for defamation

UPDATED 11.09AM | His speech accused the MP of abusing Yawas funds.
Activists: Penan stopped Samling from logging conservation area

Activists: Penan stopped Samling from logging conservation area

Blockade houses erected at Upper Baram Forest Area, Sarawak.
Russian gas cut to Europe hits economic hopes after Ukraine grain deal

Russian gas cut to Europe hits economic hopes after Ukraine grain deal

Before the war, 40pct of Europe's gas and 30pct of its oil is from Russia. 
Proposal for new agreement to replace MA63 among focus in Parliament

Proposal for new agreement to replace MA63 among focus in Parliament

Another key matter to be raised today will be the Baling floods.
'I would have died in that inhumane place' - Singaporean's ordeal

'I would have died in that inhumane place' - Singaporean's ordeal

Retired engineer talks about his time at Pekan Nanas immigration depot.
Covid-19 (July 25): 3,300 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (July 25): 3,300 new cases, 9 deaths

There were 158 deaths reported this month.
COMMENT | Remove subsidies that benefit the rich

COMMENT | Remove subsidies that benefit the rich

Subsidies for this year are expected to hit a ginormous RM80b.
YOURSAY | Investigate Apandi for dereliction of duty

YOURSAY | Investigate Apandi for dereliction of duty

‘Judge Azimah’s damning judgment against Apandi has virtually crucified him.’
COMMENT | An impatient motorcyclist and the Mat Rempit menace

COMMENT | An impatient motorcyclist and the Mat Rempit menace

Bikers will hurt more in accidents with other vehicles.
KABEL: Employers who understand the needs of the Gen Z workforce will gain greater employee retention

KABEL: Employers who understand the needs of the Gen Z workforce will gain greater employee retention

To tackle the worrisome job-hopping trend among Gen Z employees and mitigate high recruitment costs, employers need to recognise and adapt to this generation’s workforce needs which include transparently managing expectations on salary and compensation and ensuring employee personal well-being.
COMMENT | Apandi's civil suit demolishes 1MDB donation theory

COMMENT | Apandi's civil suit demolishes 1MDB donation theory

Judge noted ex-AG's indifference to rule of law and common sense.
Superman Hew’s book doesn’t trigger racial tension, Appellate Court rules

Superman Hew’s book doesn’t trigger racial tension, Appellate Court rules

Judge points out no unwanted incidents occurred prior to the ban. 
Salary adjustment in the works, says Armed Forces Pension Fund

Salary adjustment in the works, says Armed Forces Pension Fund

It regrets union's move to picket, despite it being informed of adjustment.
Dr M and ex-MCA No 2 deny receiving UKSB money - reports

Dr M and ex-MCA No 2 deny receiving UKSB money - reports

Show proof as Harapan did with Najib, Mahathir says.