Archive - 28 July 2022

Activist slashed after lodging report on PenjanaKerjaya graft

Activist slashed after lodging report on PenjanaKerjaya graft

He was attacked outside a hotel in Kajang yesterday afternoon.
Late minister Jamaluddin Jarjis' children strike out grandmother's suit

Late minister Jamaluddin Jarjis' children strike out grandmother's suit

Suit over distribution of Jamaluddin's RM2.29 million in cash assets.
Court allows 1MDB to serve US$3.8b writ of summons to Jho Low's siblings

Court allows 1MDB to serve US$3.8b writ of summons to Jho Low's siblings

The fugitive businessperson's siblings are abroad.
Oktoberfest should not be allowed – minister

Oktoberfest should not be allowed – minister

PARLIAMENT | Idris Ahmad says alcohol causes problems including domestic violence, accidents, fights.
MOH conducting national adult oral health survey

MOH conducting national adult oral health survey

Survey was to take place in 2020 but delayed by Covid pandemic.

Residents heard tremors before fatal landslide

Residents heard tremors before fatal landslide

The incident in Kota Kinabalu killed two children.
Bersatu MPs ordered to abstain from joining 'anti-hopping' debate

Bersatu MPs ordered to abstain from joining 'anti-hopping' debate

Sec-gen says party has given full support to the bill.
Anti-hopping law: MPs can support another party without losing seat

Anti-hopping law: MPs can support another party without losing seat

PARLIAMENT | Unless doing so makes one automatically ceases to be a party member.
Blood, treasure and chaos: The cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

Blood, treasure and chaos: The cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

The war has left tens of thousands of dead and displaced millions.
Court to decide on Peter Anthony’s stay of conviction bid on Aug 1

Court to decide on Peter Anthony’s stay of conviction bid on Aug 1

This is over his conviction for forging a document. 
'Anti-hopping' bill passed sans objection

'Anti-hopping' bill passed sans objection

PARLIAMENT | The bill will now be taken to the Dewan Negara.
From forward in Dr M’s team to defender in Najib’s team - Zaid’s pirouette

From forward in Dr M’s team to defender in Najib’s team - Zaid’s pirouette

Now he's convinced Najib was lied to by Jho Low and others.
Tebrau MP: Anti-hopping law in present form is 'undemocratic'

Tebrau MP: Anti-hopping law in present form is 'undemocratic'

PARLIAMENT | Choong says MPs elected as independents will lose seat upon joining party.
Permit needed to buy petrol, diesel exceeding 20 litres using containers

Permit needed to buy petrol, diesel exceeding 20 litres using containers

Purchases under 20 litres including for emergencies are allowed without permit.
Police to submit investigation paper on Turun protest tomorrow

Police to submit investigation paper on Turun protest tomorrow

Dang Wangi police chief says statements have been taken from 27 individuals. 
'Include those passively going against party in anti-hopping definition'

'Include those passively going against party in anti-hopping definition'

PARLIAMENT | They should also be dropped as representatives, says Guan Eng.
Food delivery rider charged with raping schoolgirl

Food delivery rider charged with raping schoolgirl

He pleads not guilty to the charge.
Indonesia lifts labour freeze against Malaysia

Indonesia lifts labour freeze against Malaysia

UPDATED 5PM | Recruitment can resume from Aug 1.
Riled MP asks Azeez: Did you speak up against Najib on 1MDB?

Riled MP asks Azeez: Did you speak up against Najib on 1MDB?

PARLIAMENT | This after the Baling MP calls Harapan lawmakers cowards over Dr M.  
PN upset over unkept promises, seeks meeting with PM

PN upset over unkept promises, seeks meeting with PM

UPDATED 2.30PM | ‘Ismail Sabri fails to fulfil certain terms in agreement.’
UKSB: Dr M's nephew has opened can of worms - Umno man

UKSB: Dr M's nephew has opened can of worms - Umno man

Razlan questions how Dr M's nephew could earn RM1.3m salary. 
RM1m to Shahrir was reimbursement, not taxable - lawyer

RM1m to Shahrir was reimbursement, not taxable - lawyer

The money was allegedly received from Najib.
Health PSSC supports anti-smoking bill but calls for postponement

Health PSSC supports anti-smoking bill but calls for postponement

The delay is to strengthen preparations for effective implementation. 

COMMENT | Anti-hopping bill should clearly exclude switching coalition

COMMENT | Anti-hopping bill should clearly exclude switching coalition

Newly added definition of political parties may open doors for legal challenge.
LETTER | Do something about our labour shortage

LETTER | Do something about our labour shortage

Indifference in finding solutions will only slow down our economic recovery. 
When not sharing is caring... This rings true in cases of Hepatitis C

When not sharing is caring... This rings true in cases of Hepatitis C

As Malaysians, we are true believers of the saying ‘sharing is caring.’ We are always ready to lend a helping hand, making the time and effort to aid those in need, and in most cases, sharing what we have with our loved ones or even strangers.
Hammer falls on Thor - GSC confirms no ‘Love and Thunder’ screenings

Hammer falls on Thor - GSC confirms no ‘Love and Thunder’ screenings

It was previously postponed with no reason given.
Unfinished bridge in Keningau forces students to scale water pipeline

Unfinished bridge in Keningau forces students to scale water pipeline

Villagers were promised a new bridge by April. 
COMMENT | Comedy is no laughing matter

COMMENT | Comedy is no laughing matter

With great power comes great responsibility. 
LETTER | Money, money and more money rock Malaysia

LETTER | Money, money and more money rock Malaysia

How long more can we continue to allow this exploit?
Singapore court fines LFL for judicial review against death penalty

Singapore court fines LFL for judicial review against death penalty

Appellate court rules group 'abused' court process, must pay S$1,000.  
John Ang catalogues history with his collection of Malay textiles

John Ang catalogues history with his collection of Malay textiles

He believes his KL exhibition will educate, instil a sense of pride.
Graphene space balloons to bring Malaysia's rubber industry to next level

Graphene space balloons to bring Malaysia's rubber industry to next level

Research shows huge potential through the application of the product.
Jihad Against inflation is showing positive results

Jihad Against inflation is showing positive results

Various initiatives, including providing subsidies, have been taken.
Russian forces capture Ukraine's second biggest power plant

Russian forces capture Ukraine's second biggest power plant

Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces strike an important bridge in Kherson.
UN Security Council condemns Myanmar execution of activists

UN Security Council condemns Myanmar execution of activists

Ushering in the new era of divorce

Ushering in the new era of divorce

An innovative legal tech developed by lawyers is changing the divorce landscape in Malaysia while simultaneously supporting the Malaysian government’s goal of increasing the adaptation and use of technology across as many industries as possible.
S'pore extends stay of former Sri Lanka president Rajapaksa

S'pore extends stay of former Sri Lanka president Rajapaksa

Gotabaya Rajapaksa can stay in the island republic for another 14 days.
Covid-19 (July 27): 4,503 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (July 27): 4,503 new cases, 10 deaths

Perak alone reports five new deaths.
COMMENT | Harapan’s blame game on abolishing draconian laws

COMMENT | Harapan’s blame game on abolishing draconian laws

You had the chance, but you chose to use them.
Canadian leaders tell Pope Francis of horrors of indigenous schools

Canadian leaders tell Pope Francis of horrors of indigenous schools

These are the Church-run residential schools for the indigenous.
YOURSAY | Amazingly lucid explanation on Sulu claim by ex-AG

YOURSAY | Amazingly lucid explanation on Sulu claim by ex-AG

‘Will the govt acknowledge and take the actions proposed?’
Haris Ibrahim returns to legal practice to defend 'secular' Malaysia

Haris Ibrahim returns to legal practice to defend 'secular' Malaysia

Lawyer draws up battle plans on YouTube and courts.
Street protest not best way to fight price hikes - student reps

Street protest not best way to fight price hikes - student reps

The best way is to use proper channels - UTeM student council
Pasir Gudang Amanah rejects ex-Permas rep who left Bersatu

Pasir Gudang Amanah rejects ex-Permas rep who left Bersatu

Che Zakaria handed his registration form to Amanah on July 23.