Archive - 2 August 2022

Popular flight tracker strains under interest in Pelosi’s flight

Popular flight tracker strains under interest in Pelosi’s flight

Flightradar24 shows SPAR19 currently flying just east of Taiwan.
Tourism workers strike as Indonesia hikes fee to see rare dragons

Tourism workers strike as Indonesia hikes fee to see rare dragons

Fee to access Komodo park shot up 18x to RM1,100.
Pahang MB: 80pct of Tasik Chini restored

Pahang MB: 80pct of Tasik Chini restored

State govt to ensure lake continues to be recognised by Unesco.
Chinese planes buzz Taiwan Strait, Pelosi visit expected - source

Chinese planes buzz Taiwan Strait, Pelosi visit expected - source

China has repeatedly warned against Pelosi going to Taiwan.
First Selangor Plan 2021-2025 passed, will cost RM212b

First Selangor Plan 2021-2025 passed, will cost RM212b

Five year plan will focus on economic growth, welfare programmes.
Sultan Muhammad proclaims Nur Diana Petra as Kelantan Sultanah

Sultan Muhammad proclaims Nur Diana Petra as Kelantan Sultanah

Proclamation read out by Kelantan MB Ahmad Yakob.
Corrective actions carried out for aviation safety - Transport Ministry

Corrective actions carried out for aviation safety - Transport Ministry

26 of 29 audit findings successfully closed.
Flash flood hits Johor Bahru, hundreds of vehicles stranded

Flash flood hits Johor Bahru, hundreds of vehicles stranded

Parts of Sultanah Aminah Hospital submerged.
Outcry as speaker amends Sosma vote over Tajuddin's 'suspension'

Outcry as speaker amends Sosma vote over Tajuddin's 'suspension'

Azhar now counting Pasir Salak MP under 'absent'.
South Korea develops nanotech tattoo as health monitoring device

South Korea develops nanotech tattoo as health monitoring device

It will automatically alert South Koreans to potential health problems.
No safe minimum threshold for smoking compared to alcohol - KJ

No safe minimum threshold for smoking compared to alcohol - KJ

UPDATED 7.11PM | PARLIAMENT | Minister says this after MP labels GEG 'slippery slope' for personal liberty.
Smoking bill to be sent to PSC for fine-tuning first, says KJ

Smoking bill to be sent to PSC for fine-tuning first, says KJ

PARLIAMENT | PSC will make recommendations on enforcement, penalties under the bill.
Pelosi makes historic visit to Parliament, praises M'sia

Pelosi makes historic visit to Parliament, praises M'sia

The discussions included government integrity and climate change, she says.
Viral image of cop kissing Najib's hand prompts artworks

Viral image of cop kissing Najib's hand prompts artworks

Zunar and Fahmi Reza offer their renditions of the scene.
Hong Kong lowers age for Sinovac vaccine shot to six months

Hong Kong lowers age for Sinovac vaccine shot to six months

This is after several young children became infected with Covid-19.
Aug 4 hearing of Labuan MP’s 2nd bid to quash corruption case

Aug 4 hearing of Labuan MP’s 2nd bid to quash corruption case

Rozman alleges charge is to pressure him to support Bersatu.
Introducing Malaysia’s first ever dual-layer car mat that replaces traditional car mats

Introducing Malaysia’s first ever dual-layer car mat that replaces traditional car mats

Customise your car mats with Dual-Layer Technology exclusively from Dodo Mat

Stop belittling Muhyiddin, Azmin’s calibre - Kit Siang to PM

Stop belittling Muhyiddin, Azmin’s calibre - Kit Siang to PM

This is in response to Ismail Sabri’s justification of the 'Sheraton Move'.
Group says no legal basis to ban public recording of police raids, arrests

Group says no legal basis to ban public recording of police raids, arrests

Lawyers for Liberty declares this in shooting down home minister's claim.
From subway stations to shopping malls, Taiwan prepares its air-raid shelters

From subway stations to shopping malls, Taiwan prepares its air-raid shelters

There are fears of attacks by China amid rising tension. 
Shafie, Kurup trade accusations over Pan Borneo Highway delays

Shafie, Kurup trade accusations over Pan Borneo Highway delays

PARLIAMENT | Shafie claims that not even 50pct of roads are ready.
IOI Properties Group Collaborates with Affin Bank to Offer Financing Solutions to Homebuyers

IOI Properties Group Collaborates with Affin Bank to Offer Financing Solutions to Homebuyers

Nazri: How migrant workers enter M'sia major contributor to Tier 3 ranking

Nazri: How migrant workers enter M'sia major contributor to Tier 3 ranking

PARLIAMENT | Padang Rengas MP wants govt to look into migrant workers' entry system. 
Najib has RM4.49m in assets, court filing shows

Najib has RM4.49m in assets, court filing shows

Ex-PM discloses total assets as part of Mareva injunction against him.
Father throws kids off flyover before plunging to his death

Father throws kids off flyover before plunging to his death

Two of the three children died on the spot.
Better pay, less stress: Zuraida tells youth to work in plantations

Better pay, less stress: Zuraida tells youth to work in plantations

PARLIAMENT | 'It's a greener environment with green technology.'
Govt to pay 1MDB interest payments of RM1.57b for 2022

Govt to pay 1MDB interest payments of RM1.57b for 2022

PARLIAMENT | As of June 30, the remaining debt is RM32.08b.
US House speaker Pelosi, delegation arrive in Malaysia

US House speaker Pelosi, delegation arrive in Malaysia

She's scheduled to meet Dewan Rakyat speaker and have lunch with PM.
MRT3 to cost RM50.2b, nearly RM1b per kilometre

MRT3 to cost RM50.2b, nearly RM1b per kilometre

PARLIAMENT | RM34.3b is estimated for construction, says finance minister. 
ADUN SPEAKS | Sulu claim legality must be framed in context of history and politics

ADUN SPEAKS | Sulu claim legality must be framed in context of history and politics

History is as significant as politics in understanding the claim.
LETTER | Generational end game will wipe out coffee shop business

LETTER | Generational end game will wipe out coffee shop business

Youth will not be able to work in shops selling cigarettes. 
redONE maintains prices amid national price hikes

redONE maintains prices amid national price hikes

redONE launched new postpaid plans offering more internet while retaining prices
Warisan MP's corruption case to remain at Sessions Court

Warisan MP's corruption case to remain at Sessions Court

Rozman Isli fails to get his case moved to High Court. 
Takiyuddin concedes Nenggiri dam will affect flora and fauna

Takiyuddin concedes Nenggiri dam will affect flora and fauna

Three Orang Asli settlements will also be affected.
Anwar urges speaker to refer GEG bill to Parliament Select Committee

Anwar urges speaker to refer GEG bill to Parliament Select Committee

PARLIAMENT | Opposition chief says PSC should come up with recommendations. 
COMMENT | Defending our civil service

COMMENT | Defending our civil service

We have 'creme de la creme' of the country's human resources.
OPPO Serious About Dominating Premium Mid-Range Segment with Self-Developed Technology

OPPO Serious About Dominating Premium Mid-Range Segment with Self-Developed Technology

Find out more about the new OPPO Reno8 Series 5G specification and features!
Govt, Dhaya Maju settle KVDT2 legal action

Govt, Dhaya Maju settle KVDT2 legal action

UPDATED 10.38AM | Govt is withdrawing its related appeal.
Ex-Sri Lankan president not getting privileges in Singapore, minister says

Ex-Sri Lankan president not getting privileges in Singapore, minister says

New president says now not the right time for Rajapaksa to return.
Crowdfunding to make 'Pendatang' movie about segregation by law

Crowdfunding to make 'Pendatang' movie about segregation by law

Dystopian thriller will be scrapped if target not reached.
Covid-19 (Aug 1): 3,213 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 1): 3,213 new cases, 8 deaths

Nearly a third of new cases in Kuala Lumpur alone.
HOKA invites humans across the globe to lace up and fly with their first global campaign, Fly Human Fly

HOKA invites humans across the globe to lace up and fly with their first global campaign, Fly Human Fly

The Leading Performance Running Brand Unveils a New Global Ad Campaign, Calling All Humans in Malaysia to Experience the Transformative Power of a Run

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Biden: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in US strike in Afghanistan

Biden: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in US strike in Afghanistan

Ayman al-Zawahiri: from Cairo physician to al Qaeda leader.
COMMENT | Did PM strike a deal with top Umno leaders?

COMMENT | Did PM strike a deal with top Umno leaders?

But he still has a trump card – when to hold GE15.
YOURSAY | The only weapon M'sians have is the weapon of protest

YOURSAY | The only weapon M'sians have is the weapon of protest

'Disrupting the system is the greatest civic duty of all.'
'Previous flight incident did not dampen instructor's passion for flying'

'Previous flight incident did not dampen instructor's passion for flying'

This occurred in 2004, after engine trouble, says his aunt.
'Living with Covid': Where the pandemic could go next

'Living with Covid': Where the pandemic could go next

'Definition of endemicity is that life just gets a bit worse.'
Hot dogs, cats get wearable fans to beat Japan's summer

Hot dogs, cats get wearable fans to beat Japan's summer

Battery-operated device is attached to a mesh outfit.
Aggressive action to rehabilitate Tasik Chini, says Pahang regent

Aggressive action to rehabilitate Tasik Chini, says Pahang regent

'I want the glory of Tasik Chini to return.'
Pelosi set to visit Taiwan despite China warnings, sources say

Pelosi set to visit Taiwan despite China warnings, sources say

She has visited Singapore and is due to spend tonight in Taiwan.