Archive - 1 August 2022

Person falls to death at KLCC mall

Person falls to death at KLCC mall

UPDATED 12.19am | The woman appears to be alone prior to her fall.
Nazri predicts youths will sue govt over generational smoking ban

Nazri predicts youths will sue govt over generational smoking ban

Freedom of choice is important human right, MP says.
Plane crash in Ipoh, flight instructor killed

Plane crash in Ipoh, flight instructor killed

UPDATED 11PM | Training flight ended in crash at around 8pm.
BN hopes political funding bill will be tabled before GE15

BN hopes political funding bill will be tabled before GE15

BN proposed bill for transparency, accountability, says Zambry.
Naza chair's ex-wife was in fear, crying, court told

Naza chair's ex-wife was in fear, crying, court told

Police officer recalls incident at KL house seven years ago.
Don't sleep on the job, Tajuddin tells LTAT

Don't sleep on the job, Tajuddin tells LTAT

Armed forces retirees asking me for help for years, MP says.
Team dispatched to probe rocket fragment in Sarawak - Adham

Team dispatched to probe rocket fragment in Sarawak - Adham

Chinese rocket Long March 5B detected yesterday.
First Ukraine grain ship since start of war leaves Odesa

First Ukraine grain ship since start of war leaves Odesa

A day of relief for the world - Ukraine foreign minister.
Myanmar junta extends emergency rule, cites need for stability

Myanmar junta extends emergency rule, cites need for stability

Emergency first declared after coup in February 2021.
Chicken stocks in oversupply after export ban

Chicken stocks in oversupply after export ban

We are producing 106 percent of self-sufficiency - Ronald.
Bill allowing LTAT to stash funds in overseas banks passed

Bill allowing LTAT to stash funds in overseas banks passed

Armed Forces Fund can deposit monies abroad as 'investments'.
KJ agrees to amend 'GEG bill', fine lowered from RM5k to RM500

KJ agrees to amend 'GEG bill', fine lowered from RM5k to RM500

UPDATED 9PM | Generational End Game to limit sale of tobacco, vaping.
Inside the super-secure Swiss lab trying to stop the next pandemic

Inside the super-secure Swiss lab trying to stop the next pandemic

It is the first of WHO's global network of high-security research laboratories.
India confirms Asia's first monkeypox death

India confirms Asia's first monkeypox death

The victim was a 22-year-old man in Kerala.
LETTER | Declinism of the American empire, perception or reality?

LETTER | Declinism of the American empire, perception or reality?

Burgeoning national debt, widespread social disparity.
'Take action against deputy speaker over confusing Tajuddin suspension'

'Take action against deputy speaker over confusing Tajuddin suspension'

Tajuddin suspended but still reentered Parliament, Teo says.
Mountaineer Ravichandran sets sight on 14 tallest peaks in three years

Mountaineer Ravichandran sets sight on 14 tallest peaks in three years

If completed, Malaysia will be the first SEA country to do so.
Khalid was 'Guthrie Dawn Raid' hero before he was S'gor MB

Khalid was 'Guthrie Dawn Raid' hero before he was S'gor MB

He played a vital part in the takeover of Guthrie Corporation in 1981.
REX Home Expo is back once again with great savings!

REX Home Expo is back once again with great savings!

Happening on 19 to 21 August at Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre
PAC irate that names of ministers, firms still redacted in AES report

PAC irate that names of ministers, firms still redacted in AES report

This shows 'lackadaisical attitude' towards Parliament, says Wong.
Govt: Police will probe anyone who commits sedition, regardless of stature

Govt: Police will probe anyone who commits sedition, regardless of stature

Home Ministry says this in response to secession calls.
Khalid remembered for lessons taught as Selangor MB

Khalid remembered for lessons taught as Selangor MB

Family, friends, and ex-colleagues pay their final respects.
Beruas MP applauds minister for swift reaction to hiring woes

Beruas MP applauds minister for swift reaction to hiring woes

Ngeh was called for two meetings with M Saravanan on his complaints.
Ex-AG insists M'sia must honour 1878 deal to pay Sulu sultanate

Ex-AG insists M'sia must honour 1878 deal to pay Sulu sultanate

Thomas defends his position on the matter.
KINIGUIDE | What is the ‘Generational End Game’ bill, and why do some oppose it?

KINIGUIDE | What is the ‘Generational End Game’ bill, and why do some oppose it?

Part of tobacco control bill, it aims to ban smoking for those born 2007 onwards.
Roar For Life Eco Festival marks Global Tiger Day 2022

Roar For Life Eco Festival marks Global Tiger Day 2022

WWF-Malaysia in partnership with Maybank organised the Roar For Life Eco Festival to mark this year’s Global Tiger Day celebration
T'ganu sultanah denies involvement in 1MDB's predecessor

T'ganu sultanah denies involvement in 1MDB's predecessor

Sultanah Nur Zahirah also denies knowing Jho Low.
GEG supporters: MPs who don't back bill are promoting addiction

GEG supporters: MPs who don't back bill are promoting addiction

Critics are concerned about enforcement overreach under proposed law
Pua's 'Langkah Sheraton' painting now an NFT project

Pua's 'Langkah Sheraton' painting now an NFT project

The project will generate funds for DAP's next GE campaign.
Doctors pledge RM1 million in donation to CVSKL Foundation

Doctors pledge RM1 million in donation to CVSKL Foundation

Leading cardiac hospital in the region has vowed make heart care more accessible for underprivileged patients in establishing CVSKL Foundation
Parliament extends condolences on Khalid's passing

Parliament extends condolences on Khalid's passing

UPDATED 2.30PM | Ex-Selangor MB was former Bandar Tun Razak MP.
British geologist returns to M’sia after smuggling verdict quashed

British geologist returns to M’sia after smuggling verdict quashed

Iraqi appeals court rules there was no criminal intent.
Private nurse charged with murdering baby boy

Private nurse charged with murdering baby boy

No plea was recorded.
PDPA amendments: Speaker sends back ‘boilerplate answer’ to Fahmi

PDPA amendments: Speaker sends back ‘boilerplate answer’ to Fahmi

Azhar says he’s unable to decide on notice of motion.
Ziyad delivers Malaysia's first gold in Asean Para Games

Ziyad delivers Malaysia's first gold in Asean Para Games

He emerged champion of F20 shot put event.
No police body cams yet, wrong for public to record arrest - Home Ministry

No police body cams yet, wrong for public to record arrest - Home Ministry

Ministry says recording police is considered obstructing a civil servant.
Health think tank: Anti-smoking law musn't criminalise usage

Health think tank: Anti-smoking law musn't criminalise usage

Galen Centre urges amendments to prevent human rights violation, penalising the marginalised.
MP SPEAKS | Is it right for MPs to support a bill without deliberation?

MP SPEAKS | Is it right for MPs to support a bill without deliberation?

Tobacco generational end game bill has good intentions but needs refinement.
COMMENT | GE15: No shortcuts, no accomplishing goals by hook or crook

COMMENT | GE15: No shortcuts, no accomplishing goals by hook or crook

PSM wants to be one of the main players in Malaysian politics.
GE15: PAS still open for unity of the ummah

GE15: PAS still open for unity of the ummah

'However, it will depend on Umno,' says Tuan Ibrahim.
Zahid: Professionals, not warlords, key to S'gor BN victory

Zahid: Professionals, not warlords, key to S'gor BN victory

'The old guard should give new people a chance.'
Cambridge A-Levels – The gold standard of pre-university studies

Cambridge A-Levels – The gold standard of pre-university studies

With a waiver of RM2,000 per A-Levels subject at UOW Malaysia KDU, students with the aptitude for in-depth learning and exam-based studies stand in good stead to excel.
LETTER | Toads calling frogs 'katak'

LETTER | Toads calling frogs 'katak'

Politicians have quickly gone back to hypocritically blaming each other.
S'gor MCA moots 50pct discount for affordable homes should BN win

S'gor MCA moots 50pct discount for affordable homes should BN win

Affordable housing under PKNS will reduce price from RM250,000 to RM125,000.
COMMENT | Sulu shocks: Context and solutions

COMMENT | Sulu shocks: Context and solutions

Commenting on Sulu claims using only legal 'arbitration' lens is too narrow.
LETTER | Sound visa policy accelerates economic recovery

LETTER | Sound visa policy accelerates economic recovery

Home Ministry should consider granting multiple-entry visas.
Mums of overseas-born kids recount discriminatory ordeals

Mums of overseas-born kids recount discriminatory ordeals

Some govt officers also allegedly chastised them for marrying foreigners.
Loh gets leave for legal challenge on Islamic conversions of her children

Loh gets leave for legal challenge on Islamic conversions of her children

UPDATED 10.18AM | The conversions were carried out by her ex-husband.
US House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of Taiwan

US House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of Taiwan

She will visit Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan.
Covid-19 (July 31): 2,783 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (July 31): 2,783 new cases, 9 deaths

Deaths in July were more than double that of June.
Zafrul appointed Selangor BN treasurer

Zafrul appointed Selangor BN treasurer

Jamal is Selangor BN communications chief.
COMMENT | Twisted minds brewing up Oktoberfest issue with religion

COMMENT | Twisted minds brewing up Oktoberfest issue with religion

Same issue has cropped up almost annually without fail.
YOURSAY | Muhyiddin overlooked reforms, not an overlooked reformist

YOURSAY | Muhyiddin overlooked reforms, not an overlooked reformist

'Only when Muhyiddin resigned, reforms were able to be carried out.'
2022-08-01

2022-08-01

Cosplaying at Tokyo Street

Cosplaying at Tokyo Street

The event at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is held from July 26 - Aug 26.
COMMENT | Zaid’s 'village idiot' defence of Najib

COMMENT | Zaid’s 'village idiot' defence of Najib

This seems fitting for a political establishment that wants to ban Oktoberfest.
Puteri Umno chief calls for BN to drop sexist candidates

Puteri Umno chief calls for BN to drop sexist candidates

Zahida Khan says such individuals have no place in BN.

Bukit Aman to record statement from Apandi today

Bukit Aman to record statement from Apandi today

This is over allegations of power abuse in the 1MDB case investigations.
PM allocates RM1m to help boost silat internationally

PM allocates RM1m to help boost silat internationally

Silat plays a vital role in ensuring Malay culture is well-known.
GE15 anytime now

GE15 anytime now

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