Archive - 29 July 2022

Settlements around Sg Kupang, Baling, no longer safe - NGO

Settlements around Sg Kupang, Baling, no longer safe - NGO

The follows Kampung Iboi being hit by floods again yesterday.
Selangor assembly to table anti-party hopping enactment bill in Nov - speaker

Selangor assembly to table anti-party hopping enactment bill in Nov - speaker

He says state will follow Parliament's footsteps on this matter.
Dewan Rakyat speaker hails Muhyiddin as 'overlooked reformist'

Dewan Rakyat speaker hails Muhyiddin as 'overlooked reformist'

Azhar says Muhyiddin's reformation efforts overlooked for 'whatever reasons'.
ROS allows Umno to hold party polls after GE15 - Ahmad Maslan

ROS allows Umno to hold party polls after GE15 - Ahmad Maslan

UPDATED 10.20PM | The polls must be held no later than six months after the GE.
Muhyiddin tells PM to keep promises, denies threatening Umno

Muhyiddin tells PM to keep promises, denies threatening Umno

Matter is between PM and PN, says Muhyiddin.
Paul Yong taking a break from politics after rape conviction

Paul Yong taking a break from politics after rape conviction

PBM supreme council agreed to Yong's request.
Constitutional changes - Umno hopes for immediate answer from ROS - Tok Mat

Constitutional changes - Umno hopes for immediate answer from ROS - Tok Mat

Umno wants to amend constitution to delay party elections until after GE.
Air Selangor: New tariffs for non-domestic users from Aug 1

Air Selangor: New tariffs for non-domestic users from Aug 1

New water tariff adjustment will help Air Selangor in terms of high capex.
Kit Siang: What made Zaid change his mind about Najib?

Kit Siang: What made Zaid change his mind about Najib?

DAP veteran is surprised by Zaid’s proclamation of Najib's innocence.
States likely to amend laws to curb party hopping in line with Parliament

States likely to amend laws to curb party hopping in line with Parliament

Malacca and Penang and signalled that they are on board.
Bukit Aman launches probe against ex-AG Apandi over 1MDB

Bukit Aman launches probe against ex-AG Apandi over 1MDB

UPDATED 6.22PM | Klang MP Charles Santiago had earlier lodged report on alleged power abuse.
Some Asia economies may need rapid rate hikes to cool inflation - IMF

Some Asia economies may need rapid rate hikes to cool inflation - IMF

Inflationary pressures rising due to food, fuel costs surge caused by war in Ukraine.
Ex-MIDF director fined RM85k over forged document to obtain Mitra funds

Ex-MIDF director fined RM85k over forged document to obtain Mitra funds

The accused admits to falsifying payment voucher. 
Pejuang: Malays trapped between corrupt leaders and multiracial opposition

Pejuang: Malays trapped between corrupt leaders and multiracial opposition

Party leader says most are still unable to accept multiracial leadership.
Climate change made Britain’s heatwave at least 10 times more likely

Climate change made Britain’s heatwave at least 10 times more likely

Globally, temperatures are rising very fast, says a climate scientist.
CanSinoBio's Covid booster stronger against BA.1 Omicron than Sinovac shot

CanSinoBio's Covid booster stronger against BA.1 Omicron than Sinovac shot

Clinical trial data, however, has not been peer-reviewed.
Federal Court rejects bid to postpone Najib's SRC appeal

Federal Court rejects bid to postpone Najib's SRC appeal

UPDATED 4.45PM | Ex-PM's final appeal will be heard as scheduled on Aug 15. 
Witness still Covid-19 positive, Zahid's corruption trial postponed

Witness still Covid-19 positive, Zahid's corruption trial postponed

This MACC officer is in quarantine, hearing will be on Aug 10.
Yii is new Harapan Youth chief

Yii is new Harapan Youth chief

The Bandar Kuching MP is also currently DAP Youth chief.
Lalamove offers free personal accident insurance coverage for its delivery partners

Lalamove offers free personal accident insurance coverage for its delivery partners

Lalamove, the leading 24/7 on-demand delivery platform, has partnered with Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad (Chubb) to offer free personal accident insurance coverage for all Lalamove delivery partners.
'I want to breed horses, not camels': Hungarian farmers battle 'historic' drought

'I want to breed horses, not camels': Hungarian farmers battle 'historic' drought

'Many people simply give up breeding animals.'
Despite Xi's 'fire', call with Biden avoided Taiwan escalation - analysts

Despite Xi's 'fire', call with Biden avoided Taiwan escalation - analysts

'Conversation on Taiwan was extremely similar to the last discussion.'  
'Sinking ground' affecting Megamall, major structures in Seberang Perai

'Sinking ground' affecting Megamall, major structures in Seberang Perai

People fear for safety over 1m cracks on structural beams.
LETTER | The anti-hopping bill and frog theology

LETTER | The anti-hopping bill and frog theology

We should eliminate all forms of "frogging" in Malaysian society.
Anwar: Funny yet comforting that 'frogs' backed anti-hopping law

Anwar: Funny yet comforting that 'frogs' backed anti-hopping law

Opposition chief also criticises those who collaborated with defectors.
Malaysian Triathlete Isaac competes in Commonwealth Games despite challenges due to autism

Malaysian Triathlete Isaac competes in Commonwealth Games despite challenges due to autism

Teen triathlete, Isaac Tan will be racing alongside his greatest idols today in the sport of triathlon. And what is even more amazing is that Isaac has achieved all this despite being diagnosed with high-functioning autism since the age of 3. 
COMMENT | Anti-hopping law testament to MOU success

COMMENT | Anti-hopping law testament to MOU success

But more reforms are needed including implementing recall vote. 
Aug 12 hearing for Thomas' bid to strike out Najib's wrongful prosecution suit

Aug 12 hearing for Thomas' bid to strike out Najib's wrongful prosecution suit

Thomas seeks to strike out Najib’s suit on grounds it was a collateral attack.
Guan Eng tells PM to hold off GE15 until anti-hopping laws enacted in states

Guan Eng tells PM to hold off GE15 until anti-hopping laws enacted in states

DAP chairperson says this is to ensure uniformity in laws, consistency.
Ukraine bombs Russian forces in the south, missiles hit near Kyiv

Ukraine bombs Russian forces in the south, missiles hit near Kyiv

Kyiv is looking to step up counter-attacks in the south.
Don't 'play with fire' over Taiwan, China's Xi warns in call with Biden

Don't 'play with fire' over Taiwan, China's Xi warns in call with Biden

It highlights Beijing's concerns about Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan. 
Syariah courts: Own testimony insufficient to show one has left Islam

Syariah courts: Own testimony insufficient to show one has left Islam

Courts say man should bring supporting witnesses in bid to renounce faith.
Giant video screen falls on boyband Mirror dancers at Hong Kong concert

Giant video screen falls on boyband Mirror dancers at Hong Kong concert

Two dancers injured, one in serious condition. 
MP SPEAKS | Chicken export ban only caused importers to look elsewhere

MP SPEAKS | Chicken export ban only caused importers to look elsewhere

Markets that source chicken from Malaysia have alternatives.
COMMENT | Royal pardon: Be careful what you wish for

COMMENT | Royal pardon: Be careful what you wish for

What would be the consequences of Najib receiving a royal pardon?
COMMENT | Parliament should not have extended Sosma

COMMENT | Parliament should not have extended Sosma

Sosma does not guarantee a fair trial for accused persons. 
Covid-19 (July 28): 3,926 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (July 28): 3,926 new cases, 4 deaths

The number of hospitalised Covid-19 patients remains relatively stable.
LETTER | Anti-hopping law: The beginning of a new political culture

LETTER | Anti-hopping law: The beginning of a new political culture

This is a chance to reinstate the true meaning of democracy…
Harapan to pursue three more MOU promises from PM

Harapan to pursue three more MOU promises from PM

UPDATED 9.53AM | They include setting a term limit for PM and parliamentary reforms. 
Constitutional amendment: Umno hasn’t received any answer from ROS

Constitutional amendment: Umno hasn’t received any answer from ROS

10 days after it submitted additional documents that ROS sought.
Top Glove family's offshore holdings a contrast to alleged workers woes

Top Glove family's offshore holdings a contrast to alleged workers woes

PANDORA PAPERS | Owners invest millions offshore while workers caught in debt traps.

Antenatal Workshop to benefit mother and baby

Antenatal Workshop to benefit mother and baby

Sri Kota Specialist Medical Center - The Antenatal Workshop in Klang is approaching.

Health Ministry seizes unregistered pharmaceuticals worth RM2.6m

Health Ministry seizes unregistered pharmaceuticals worth RM2.6m

MOH also found many websites selling these unregistered drugs.
Prioritise public health over 'basic right' to smoke - Noor Hisham

Prioritise public health over 'basic right' to smoke - Noor Hisham

The anti-smoking bill was presented for first reading at Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
YOURSAY | Zaid, foolishness and stupidity is no defence in law

YOURSAY | Zaid, foolishness and stupidity is no defence in law

‘Not being the mastermind does not absolve Najib of his guilt.’
Bukit Gantang rep skipped anti-hopping law vote in protest - report

Bukit Gantang rep skipped anti-hopping law vote in protest - report

He says current government is one created by party hoppers.
International Tiger Day: A quarter century of fighting to save them

International Tiger Day: A quarter century of fighting to save them

Despite conservation efforts, the situation remains critical.
Passing of anti-hopping bill a political transformation, say party leaders

Passing of anti-hopping bill a political transformation, say party leaders

'Amendment will restore Malaysians' confidence in the democratic system.'

Kampung Iboi near Baling hit by floods again

Kampung Iboi near Baling hit by floods again

On July 4, the village was buried under wood debris and sludge.
PN pressures PM

PN pressures PM

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