Archive - 30 July 2022

Pope: Genocide took place at Church schools in Canada for indigenous children

Pope: Genocide took place at Church schools in Canada for indigenous children

Over 150k indigenous children were separated from their families, brought to residential schools.
Analysts: PM's reform efforts, ROS' approval for Umno, make GE unlikely this year

Analysts: PM's reform efforts, ROS' approval for Umno, make GE unlikely this year

Ismail Sabri focusing on reforms to boost his image, gaining public support.
Police to summon four more Turun protestors over last week's rally

Police to summon four more Turun protestors over last week's rally

This is despite previous report police completed their investigation into the rally.
Weightlifters bag two golds at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Weightlifters bag two golds at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Mohamad Aniq and Muhamad Aznil win in the 55kg and 61kg categories.
Proposed meeting between PN, PM, a good move - Annuar

Proposed meeting between PN, PM, a good move - Annuar

Meeting is best way to resolve issues raised by PN, he says.
Former stateless child gets offer to study in UTeM

Former stateless child gets offer to study in UTeM

Rohana has been offered to do a diploma in computer science.
Anti-hopping law: Sarawak, Perlis to study next steps

Anti-hopping law: Sarawak, Perlis to study next steps

Perlis MB says need to determine if provisions exist to implement anti-hopping law.
Muhyiddin hints at political retirement after GE15

Muhyiddin hints at political retirement after GE15

He says impending polls may be the last time he'll contest.
Close ranks, move as one to win GE15, Khaled tells Umno

Close ranks, move as one to win GE15, Khaled tells Umno

Veep says party shouldn't follow the president's or prime minister's path.
Power outage: Affected consumers to enjoy rebate - Takiyuddin

Power outage: Affected consumers to enjoy rebate - Takiyuddin

Details will be tabled on Aug 4 in Parliament.
Chief secretary Zuki to meet civil servants' union on salary claims

Chief secretary Zuki to meet civil servants' union on salary claims

The union group is demanding their minimum wage be raised, among others.
Khairy: Traveller's card no longer needed to enter Malaysia

Khairy: Traveller's card no longer needed to enter Malaysia

'Country's health system is now at a good and controlled level.' 
Indonesia blocks Yahoo, Paypal, gaming websites over licence breaches

Indonesia blocks Yahoo, Paypal, gaming websites over licence breaches

The move sparks backlash in social media
Sharing love through song, Sebaran Kasih releases third single from death row

Sharing love through song, Sebaran Kasih releases third single from death row

'Pintu Besi' shines light on death row inmates emotions and experiences.
PM: National month celebrations reminder of success in self-governance

PM: National month celebrations reminder of success in self-governance

'Keluarga Malaysia beginning to enjoy the goodness of life like before.'
PSC seeks to scrutinise anti-smoking bill from child rights view

PSC seeks to scrutinise anti-smoking bill from child rights view

Certain provisions can be abused or misinterpreted, says Azalina.
COMMENT | It’s hard to be patient for economy to recover

COMMENT | It’s hard to be patient for economy to recover

How long can we wait for things to improve?
Blinken to travel to southeast Asia, Africa next week

Blinken to travel to southeast Asia, Africa next week

Covid-19, climate change and Myanmar are among issues he will address.
MP SPEAKS |  Was Muhyiddin a closet reformer?

MP SPEAKS | Was Muhyiddin a closet reformer?

Azhar is dead wrong when he said Muhyiddin ‘never asked for the job’ of PM.
Will Smith, in new video, says 'deeply remorseful' about Oscars slap

Will Smith, in new video, says 'deeply remorseful' about Oscars slap

He reached out to Chris Rock but was rebuffed.
Musk files countersuit under seal against Twitter over US$44b deal

Musk files countersuit under seal against Twitter over US$44b deal

He is accused of breaching fiduciary duty by abandoning the deal.
Experts tell those at high risk to not wait for updated Covid-19 vaccines

Experts tell those at high risk to not wait for updated Covid-19 vaccines

They say variant-specific jabs still months away, should take booster now.
COMMENT | Tajuddin of Pasir Salak, it’s not funny anymore!

COMMENT | Tajuddin of Pasir Salak, it’s not funny anymore!

One wonders sometimes if his 'jokes' were just excuses to be offensive.
US official: No evidence of looming Chinese military action against Taiwan

US official: No evidence of looming Chinese military action against Taiwan

The statement comes ahead of a potential trip to Taiwan by Pelosi.
Traumatised Baling residents prefer staying at flood relief centres

Traumatised Baling residents prefer staying at flood relief centres

Villagers get anxious whenever it starts raining.
Groups chart way forward to end 'female circumcision'

Groups chart way forward to end 'female circumcision'

They aim to end FGM/C through evidence-based research, cultural shift. 
Covid-19 (July 29): 4,860 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (July 29): 4,860 new cases, 10 deaths

Active cases and deaths per week are on uptrend.
Special cabinet committee takes initial step for political financing bill

Special cabinet committee takes initial step for political financing bill

On Wednesday, PM said he hoped to introduce a political financing bill.
Senior citizen elated to receive MyKad after 40-year wait

Senior citizen elated to receive MyKad after 40-year wait

Her birth documents were lost after family home burned down.
King: Don't insult, ridicule religions in the name of freedom of expression

King: Don't insult, ridicule religions in the name of freedom of expression

The sanctity of all religions should be preserved and respected at all times.
YOURSAY | Najib's desperate gambit fails

YOURSAY | Najib's desperate gambit fails

‘I hope Zaid is being sufficiently ‘reimbursed’ for his effort.’
Wan Junaidi says he will bring up term limit for PM in cabinet meeting

Wan Junaidi says he will bring up term limit for PM in cabinet meeting

He says the reform not abandoned, only put on hold.