Archive - 3 August 2022

CEO of IT company among eight arrested by MACC

CEO of IT company among eight arrested by MACC

They allegedly received bribes in return for securing foreign workers' quotas.
Top govt official verbally abuses immigration officer, union wants action

Top govt official verbally abuses immigration officer, union wants action

KPISM wants action against PSD director-general Mohd Shafiq Abdullah.
MACC officer did not investigate Syed Saddiq's source of income, court hears

MACC officer did not investigate Syed Saddiq's source of income, court hears

'I only focused my investigation on money transfers.'
Rafizi, Amirudin appointed FT, Selangor PKR leadership council chair

Rafizi, Amirudin appointed FT, Selangor PKR leadership council chair

This is to expedite PKR's preparedness to face GE15.
Auditor general's report: Aid for urban poor not distributed fairly, evenly

Auditor general's report: Aid for urban poor not distributed fairly, evenly

This is despite reaching the targeted number of participants.
Bersatu sacks bankrupt associate members' wing info chief

Bersatu sacks bankrupt associate members' wing info chief

Gobi Krishnan sacked from all positions effective immediately.
Badminton legend Ng Boon Bee dies

Badminton legend Ng Boon Bee dies

He secured the first Thomas Cup for Malaysia in 1967.
Audit: Six-year Parliament renovations taking 14 years instead

Audit: Six-year Parliament renovations taking 14 years instead

Many changes also contribute to the increase in cost.
PAC to call FT ministry over flood mitigation project

PAC to call FT ministry over flood mitigation project

The over RM300m project has yet to achieve set objectives.
Blueprint, committee to deal with homelessness to be created - PM

Blueprint, committee to deal with homelessness to be created - PM

This will set the direction of the issue, says Ismail Sabri.
RON97 petrol down five sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 petrol down five sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 will cost RM4.50 per litre from Aug 4-10.
Pope: Hearing pain of Canada school survivors felt like slaps

Pope: Hearing pain of Canada school survivors felt like slaps

He says Catholic Church must face up to its responsibility.
Pelosi full of praise, support for Taiwan during visit that infuriated China

Pelosi full of praise, support for Taiwan during visit that infuriated China

China demonstrates outrage with burst of military activity in surrounding waters.
Omicron better at invading young noses than other variants

Omicron better at invading young noses than other variants

Smell loss may predict memory issues.
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Bringing you the best in innovative and affordable urban living
Kepong murders: Mother turns to activists, friends for strength

Kepong murders: Mother turns to activists, friends for strength

Preparations are underway to raise funds for her husband and kids' funeral.
Sabah govt seeks police explanation over transfer of problematic officers

Sabah govt seeks police explanation over transfer of problematic officers

Nine personnel allegedly involved in extortion transferred to Sabah, Sarawak.
Delivering Meaningful tech Value to SMEs. The How.

Delivering Meaningful tech Value to SMEs. The How.

Parliamentary reforms caucus to study Standing Order proposals from Bersih

Parliamentary reforms caucus to study Standing Order proposals from Bersih

Reforming the Standing Orders is part of Putrajaya's MOU with Harapan.
Bookstore owner to ask Pelosi to help Hong Kongers at Taipei meeting

Bookstore owner to ask Pelosi to help Hong Kongers at Taipei meeting

Taiwan is a popular destination for democracy activists fleeing HK.
Audit: NCER not yet world-class economic zone

Audit: NCER not yet world-class economic zone

Report says management of NCER projects, programmes lacked efficiency.
'RM16m compound on Serba Dinamik adequate punishment'

'RM16m compound on Serba Dinamik adequate punishment'

Wan Junaidi explains it was the fastest resolution, maximum amount imposed. 
Report: PTSB’s specific function approval can’t be confirmed

Report: PTSB’s specific function approval can’t be confirmed

This is due to a lack of relevant documents.
Factbox: Chinese economic sanctions on Taiwan over Pelosi visit

Factbox: Chinese economic sanctions on Taiwan over Pelosi visit

Natural sand, fruit, and fish trading suspended.
Scam call: Man says RM98k siphoned without using TAC/OTP number

Scam call: Man says RM98k siphoned without using TAC/OTP number

Man in late 20s lost Tabung Haji savings two weeks ago.
Govt sets up panel to review sacked soldiers' application for veteran status

Govt sets up panel to review sacked soldiers' application for veteran status

Veterans rallied in June, calling govt to review military pensions.
Govt explains criteria for politician to become ambassador

Govt explains criteria for politician to become ambassador

Collective agreement of cabinet for the appointment is main criteria.
MACC probing Zahid's claims of graft by Umno MPs who joined Bersatu

MACC probing Zahid's claims of graft by Umno MPs who joined Bersatu

'Report of minister and 2 deputy ministers under review.'
Anti-hopping law: DAP wants to amend party constitution to plug 'loophole'

Anti-hopping law: DAP wants to amend party constitution to plug 'loophole'

An MP sacked is not considered 'switching' parties, not obligated to vacate seat.
LETTER | Cardiovascular disease is a ‘smoking illness’

LETTER | Cardiovascular disease is a ‘smoking illness’

Smoking is a well-known behavioural risk factor for cardiovascular disease. 
Top In Tech: How Does Tech Survive Its Winter?

Top In Tech: How Does Tech Survive Its Winter?

Discover ways to excel in the tech space!
MP: Give allocation to political parties to eliminate corruption

MP: Give allocation to political parties to eliminate corruption

Cut off political bribery from private sector, Sim says.
Electoral reforms report stuck in committee two years after completion

Electoral reforms report stuck in committee two years after completion

Wan Junaidi says special cabinet committee 'will review' the proposals.

No approval on Tioman airport yet

No approval on Tioman airport yet

PARLIAMENT | It will take at least a year for govt to decide. 
Report: Digital tracking can be part of anti-tobacco act

Report: Digital tracking can be part of anti-tobacco act

A source, however, says tracking system is unlikely to be effective.
Asean to rethink peace plan if Myanmar executes more prisoners - chair

Asean to rethink peace plan if Myanmar executes more prisoners - chair

Hun Sen says situation worse than before peace agreement due to executions. 
Domestic Trade Ministry reviewing beauty industry guidelines - deputy minister

Domestic Trade Ministry reviewing beauty industry guidelines - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | This is part of efforts to develop the beauty sector, he says.
Penang's anti-hopping law is valid: Apex court

Penang's anti-hopping law is valid: Apex court

UPDATED 4.09PM | Seven-person bench makes unanimous ruling today. 
Lokman Adam's contempt proceedings put off as DPP down with Covid-19

Lokman Adam's contempt proceedings put off as DPP down with Covid-19

On June 30, Lokman was issued show-cause notice for verbally abusing court policeman.
Kepong murders: Father who threw children off flyover had depression

Kepong murders: Father who threw children off flyover had depression

Man had difficulties finding a job, securing UNHCR papers for his child. 
Baling floods again: Did logging cause it, activist asks

Baling floods again: Did logging cause it, activist asks

First time residents witnessed gushing water from high ground - Sobri.
Govt stops all detrimental activities to save Tasik Chini Unesco status

Govt stops all detrimental activities to save Tasik Chini Unesco status

No more approvals for mining, development will be issued to protect area. 
The Rise of Location-Based Super Apps

The Rise of Location-Based Super Apps

It is obvious that app development is moving forward from simple to more complex super apps, in a trendier way the app owners like to refer to it as “building an ecosystem”.
Deputy unity minister defends Idris' Oktoberfest, Bon Odori remarks

Deputy unity minister defends Idris' Oktoberfest, Bon Odori remarks

UPDATED 12.38PM | PARLIAMENT | Wan Fayhsal says not wrong for religious affairs minister to express opinions.
Govt to stop building coal plants starting 2040, shift towards renewable energy

Govt to stop building coal plants starting 2040, shift towards renewable energy

Mustapa Mohamed says renewable energy sources include hydro, solar, biogas and biomass.
Drone strike killed Zawahiri on balcony of safe house - US officials

Drone strike killed Zawahiri on balcony of safe house - US officials

Details emerge on al Qaeda leader's death. 
Russia accuses US of direct Ukraine war role in missile attacks

Russia accuses US of direct Ukraine war role in missile attacks

There was no immediate reaction from White House or Pentagon to the claims.
Pelosi addresses Taiwan Parliament in visit condemned by China

Pelosi addresses Taiwan Parliament in visit condemned by China

Highest-level US visit to Taiwan in 25 years.
Ipoh Piper PA-28 crash first fatality involving aircraft type in M'sia

Ipoh Piper PA-28 crash first fatality involving aircraft type in M'sia

There have been three other crashes of the type previously but without fatalities.
Opposition balks at 'dumping' rogue cops in East Msia

Opposition balks at 'dumping' rogue cops in East Msia

'How can you give us problematic people?' - Kota Belud MP.
LETTER | Malaysians spliting hairs over the smoking ban

LETTER | Malaysians spliting hairs over the smoking ban

Ban is becoming an obsession with our MPs.
Young graduate champions better mental health services

Young graduate champions better mental health services

Neshan did not have an easy life growing up.
Baling floods: 9 families evacuated, hospital flooded

Baling floods: 9 families evacuated, hospital flooded

One-hour downpour from 6pm has caused Sungai Baling to overflow.
S'gor lawmakers: MCA should work on housing discounts in BN states first

S'gor lawmakers: MCA should work on housing discounts in BN states first

MCA can do so in BN states like Malacca and Johor.
Shuttlers take Commonwealth Games gold tally to three

Shuttlers take Commonwealth Games gold tally to three

They produced a spectacular performance to bag the mixed team gold medal.
Abortion rights face voter test in Kansas after Roe v Wade reversal

Abortion rights face voter test in Kansas after Roe v Wade reversal

Results can lead to abortion access being curtailed or banned in US heartland.
BOOK REVIEW | Dark horizons over Malaysia

BOOK REVIEW | Dark horizons over Malaysia

The authors examine Malaysia’s twin problems of race and religion.
Covid-19 (Aug 2): 4,204 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 2): 4,204 new cases, 8 deaths

Active cases - now 44,278 - is on a five-day downtrend. 
Insolvent politician on DBKL board, MIC demands explanation

Insolvent politician on DBKL board, MIC demands explanation

We will lodge a police report, says D Pala Kumaran.
YOURSAY | Better pay, less stress in plantations? Easier said than done

YOURSAY | Better pay, less stress in plantations? Easier said than done

'In reality, there are no takers among locals for jobs in plantations.'
How the CIA identified and killed Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri

How the CIA identified and killed Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri

US aware of Zawahiri support network for years, source says.
Farmer loses RM19K monthly, blames corruption in worker approvals

Farmer loses RM19K monthly, blames corruption in worker approvals

Agents offer to speed up application for a fee, he says.
Ministry urged to set up committee to probe alleged USM impropriety

Ministry urged to set up committee to probe alleged USM impropriety

USM cannot form its own committee, ex-prof says.
State govt finding ways to overcome flash floods in Johor Bahru

State govt finding ways to overcome flash floods in Johor Bahru

Excessive rainfall and high tide caused the floods, the MB says.
Najib's assets

Najib's assets

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US speaker Pelosi lands in Taiwan, Chinese warplanes airborne

US speaker Pelosi lands in Taiwan, Chinese warplanes airborne

Visit risks pushing Washington-Beijing relations to new low.