Archive - 27 July 2022

Zuraida: Don't rely on foreign workers from Bangladesh, Indonesia

Zuraida: Don't rely on foreign workers from Bangladesh, Indonesia

Plantation sector can consider Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, minister says.
Bank officer can't confirm RM63k belonged to ex-Felda chair Shahrir

Bank officer can't confirm RM63k belonged to ex-Felda chair Shahrir

Money deposited via cheque to ZAM Engineering & Construction.
RON97 price drops another 10 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 price drops another 10 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

Prices are for the week of July 28 to Aug 3.
MP moots ‘Wall of Frogs’ in Parliament for political defectors

MP moots ‘Wall of Frogs’ in Parliament for political defectors

'It is a historical record, like going to the museum.'
Dr M’s nephew: I’ve cut ties with UKSB, returned money

Dr M’s nephew: I’ve cut ties with UKSB, returned money

I quit UKSB following advice it's a problematic company - Rahmat.
Global growth headed down as inflation surge to endure

Global growth headed down as inflation surge to endure

Fastest interest rate rises in more than a generation.
Sosma extension provides opportunity for police to be more efficient - IGP

Sosma extension provides opportunity for police to be more efficient - IGP

Police also welcome govt's efforts toward establishment of IPCC. 

APU psychology students analyse human behaviours with high-tech equipment

APU psychology students analyse human behaviours with high-tech equipment

Psychology students will be privy to conventional psychology training as well as cyberpsychology.
US says Beijing's South China Sea 'provocations' risk major incident

US says Beijing's South China Sea 'provocations' risk major incident

Chinese aircraft increasingly engaged in unsafe intercepts of Australian aircraft, it adds.
Senate approves extension of Sosma subsection for 28-day detention

Senate approves extension of Sosma subsection for 28-day detention

Subsection extended for another 5 years beginning July 31.
COMMENT | Malaysia: Fake Viagra is no joke

COMMENT | Malaysia: Fake Viagra is no joke

There is a need for greater public awareness.
PJD Link: Govt to scrutinise developer's reports before land approval - MB

PJD Link: Govt to scrutinise developer's reports before land approval - MB

Developer will again have to hold public hearing after assessment, says Amirudin. 
Anwar: Anti-hopping law a good start but lacks bite

Anwar: Anti-hopping law a good start but lacks bite

MACC unable to stop political enticements, says PKR president.
Rights groups back Batu Kawan MP over Tajuddin cursing issue

Rights groups back Batu Kawan MP over Tajuddin cursing issue

They urge Dewan Rakyat to take a clear stand on intimidating behaviour.
Indonesian domestic worker recruitment portal to shed 'bad habits'

Indonesian domestic worker recruitment portal to shed 'bad habits'

Portal's 'bad habits' caused re-freeze of Indonesian workers entering M'sia.
PM hints he has more to do before Parliament's dissolution

PM hints he has more to do before Parliament's dissolution

He cites legislating laws on political funding, role of prosecutor and AG.
Timeline of major power outages in Malaysia

Timeline of major power outages in Malaysia

Malaysiakini recounts previous massive blackouts and their impact. 
Azalina warns of instability if states reject anti-hopping law

Azalina warns of instability if states reject anti-hopping law

UPDATED 6.40PM | 'PSC will respect decision of state govts.'
Experts: Monkeypox emergency could last months, window closing to stop spread

Experts: Monkeypox emergency could last months, window closing to stop spread

'There is likely to be sustained transmission for several months.'
Blackout: TNB says swift recovery proves national grid's reliability

Blackout: TNB says swift recovery proves national grid's reliability

Some areas recovered in 20 minutes, CEO says.
Power outage: Trapped lift forces woman to jump between floors

Power outage: Trapped lift forces woman to jump between floors

'It was a scary experience,' the woman says.
COMMENT | Have compassion when sentencing those with hardship

COMMENT | Have compassion when sentencing those with hardship

Convicts have received very different sentences for the same crime.
PTPTN borrowers with 1st class degree to be exempted from repaying loan

PTPTN borrowers with 1st class degree to be exempted from repaying loan

UPDATED 5.43PM | It will be converted into a scholarship, says PM.
The grandeur of Tsutaya Books

The grandeur of Tsutaya Books

Japan's largest bookstore opens at Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
MP alleges ex-AG abused power over probes on Najib, lodges police report

MP alleges ex-AG abused power over probes on Najib, lodges police report

Charles accuses Apandi of intending to free ex-PM from facing corruption trial. 

Give Klau Felda residents their money, rights back - PPIM

Give Klau Felda residents their money, rights back - PPIM

UPDATED 2.01PM | Govt owes them RM500m over dam construction 14 years ago, residents claim. 
Electricity outage hits many parts of Klang Valley and several states

Electricity outage hits many parts of Klang Valley and several states

UPDATED 3.19PM | Mobile usage is also seriously affected.
Key features of KJ's anti-smoking bill

Key features of KJ's anti-smoking bill

PARLIAMENT | Up to RM5k fine for those too young to buy smoking products.
Smart Building Ecosystem (7/13): Cashless and touchless parking trend

Smart Building Ecosystem (7/13): Cashless and touchless parking trend

Parking Management System and Parking Access System are two different concepts. Without parking fee collection, any parking barriers or boom gates set up to control car movements would fall under the parking access
airasia’s Santan unveils ‘best nasi lemak in town’ with convenient new packaging & affordable price

airasia’s Santan unveils ‘best nasi lemak in town’ with convenient new packaging & affordable price

The same affordable Asian favourite, but with an added wow factor and innovative packaging 
I owe Guan Eng, no reason to concoct evidence - company exec

I owe Guan Eng, no reason to concoct evidence - company exec

UPDATED 1.40PM | Zarul grateful to Lim for being awarded mega project, court told. 
COMMENT | Explaining the Sulu claim

COMMENT | Explaining the Sulu claim

We must stand united to repel attacks by the enemies.
US says Biden-Xi call expected to cover Taiwan tensions, Ukraine

US says Biden-Xi call expected to cover Taiwan tensions, Ukraine

It will also focus on managing economic competition. 
Guilty: Tronoh rep gets 13 years for raping former domestic worker

Guilty: Tronoh rep gets 13 years for raping former domestic worker

UPDATED 3.15PM | Yong's defence failed to raise reasonable doubt.
As Zuckerberg bets on TikTok-style videos, Meta heads for revenue drop

As Zuckerberg bets on TikTok-style videos, Meta heads for revenue drop

Investors are also bracing for flat user growth. 
Ketari rep claims futsal competition blocked from Felda sports complex

Ketari rep claims futsal competition blocked from Felda sports complex

Young Syefura says Mempaga Felda received 'pressure from above'. 
AVM Cloud introduces Fusion-Hybrid Cloud solution to address business continuity concerns

AVM Cloud introduces Fusion-Hybrid Cloud solution to address business continuity concerns

With more local organisations transitioning to cloud computing operational models, AVM Cloud Sdn Bhd (AVM Cloud) is calling for greater emphasis on business continuity so that there are ready roadmaps and processes that support operations in times of the unexpected.
Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Philippines

Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Philippines

It was strongly felt in Manila.
LETTER | Lead by example and take a pay cut

LETTER | Lead by example and take a pay cut

If other countries have not done so, be the first.
Selleys aims to be the Frontrunner in Home Improvement, Do-It-Yourself Segment

Selleys aims to be the Frontrunner in Home Improvement, Do-It-Yourself Segment

Dedicated in assisting quick fixes for homes in the long run
2022-07-27

2022-07-27

UKSB ledger: Umno Youth leader cries selective prosecution, moots panel to probe

UKSB ledger: Umno Youth leader cries selective prosecution, moots panel to probe

'Selective prosecution is carried out to kill off Zahid's credibility.'
Thai businesses cash in on cannabis, from milk tea to toothpaste

Thai businesses cash in on cannabis, from milk tea to toothpaste

'It gives me a deep and comfortable sleep,' says a tea drinker.
Leong to perform at Just For Laughs Montreal 2022 Comedy Festival

Leong to perform at Just For Laughs Montreal 2022 Comedy Festival

Doctor-turned-comedian has been selected for New Faces International Showcase. 
How worried should we be about the monkeypox global health emergency?

How worried should we be about the monkeypox global health emergency?

Monkeypox spreads primarily via intimate skin-to-skin contact.
Myanmar defends execution of activists as 'justice for the people'

Myanmar defends execution of activists as 'justice for the people'

It ignores a deluge of international condemnation including from Asean.
MP SPEAKS | Why we vehemently oppose Sosma

MP SPEAKS | Why we vehemently oppose Sosma

Trial under Sosma would produce an avalanche of undesired problems.
Covid-19 (July 26): 4,759 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (July 26): 4,759 new cases, 9 deaths

There have been 167 Covid-19 deaths reported this month.
COMMENT | Fitting people into boxes, is stereotyping to blame?

COMMENT | Fitting people into boxes, is stereotyping to blame?

We're moulded at a young age to think of race.
COMMENT | Shaking it up with a switch in solicitors

COMMENT | Shaking it up with a switch in solicitors

Najib's move to change legal team leaves tongues wagging as to why. 
Five weeks in jail - Retired engineer vows to keep fighting for justice

Five weeks in jail - Retired engineer vows to keep fighting for justice

UPDATED 12.28PM | The Singaporean has spent close to RM100,000. But he won’t give up.
#ShopeeGivesBack to the underserved community by raising RM2.9 million with NGOs

#ShopeeGivesBack to the underserved community by raising RM2.9 million with NGOs

From 1 May 2020, Shopee Malaysia’s long-term community initiative #ShopeeGivesBack, collectively raised RM2.9 million for 40 non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
COMMENT | It’s been 2 years, Federal Court must dispense swift justice

COMMENT | It’s been 2 years, Federal Court must dispense swift justice

It would be hard to justify further delay in the Najib case.
Domestic water tariff in the peninsula, Labuan maintained - Kasa

Domestic water tariff in the peninsula, Labuan maintained - Kasa

The cabinet agreed to this at its June 22 meeting.
YOURSAY | Najib’s apparent attempt to slow-walk his case

YOURSAY | Najib’s apparent attempt to slow-walk his case

‘Public interest demands speedy and efficient disposal of cases.’
Asean foreign ministers urged to keep Rohingya issue high on their agenda

Asean foreign ministers urged to keep Rohingya issue high on their agenda

Rohingyas also need education, adds UN's special envoy on Myanmar.
Death in Kluang Prison: Police record statements of 12 individuals

Death in Kluang Prison: Police record statements of 12 individuals

Kim Shih Keat died on June 28 -  the day of his release.
MOH well prepared to deal with Covid-19, monkeypox cases - Muhyiddin

MOH well prepared to deal with Covid-19, monkeypox cases - Muhyiddin

'And the imposition of another Movement Control Order is not likely.'
Shafee’s firm out, Zaid’s firm in

Shafee’s firm out, Zaid’s firm in

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