Archive - 4 August 2022

Grab says no base fare reduction, riders' lower income due to 'technical glitch'

Grab says no base fare reduction, riders' lower income due to 'technical glitch'

Glitch occurred last month and has been resolved, it says.
Veteran journalist Sugumaran passes away

Veteran journalist Sugumaran passes away

He was 78 and left behind his wife, two children.
Suhakam probes Kluang prison custodial death

Suhakam probes Kluang prison custodial death

Kim Shih Keat's family yet to be informed of cause of death as determined by autopsy.
Police bust job fraud syndicate in Cyberjaya

Police bust job fraud syndicate in Cyberjaya

Victims tricked into selling non-existent products.
Put a stop to the next phase of LCS project, Anwar tells govt

Put a stop to the next phase of LCS project, Anwar tells govt

Opposition leader says money for next phase should be channelled to veteran welfare.
South Africa reports first death causally linked to Covid vaccine

South Africa reports first death causally linked to Covid vaccine

About 9 million doses of the J&J vaccine were administered there.
Up to Bkt Aman to review transfer of officers - S'wak police commissioner

Up to Bkt Aman to review transfer of officers - S'wak police commissioner

Meanwhile, IGP says transfer of problematic officers has not taken place yet.
Rogue outriders: Cops who escorted MP's son receive disciplinary action

Rogue outriders: Cops who escorted MP's son receive disciplinary action

Video of two officers acting as outriders went viral on May 7.
I'm constitutionally empowered to charge Sundra, ex-AG reiterates

I'm constitutionally empowered to charge Sundra, ex-AG reiterates

Thomas says this in his statement of defence against ex-AIAC director's civil suit. 
Mahathir had 22 months as PM to 'help' Malays, retorts Anwar

Mahathir had 22 months as PM to 'help' Malays, retorts Anwar

PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader says he's not supporting Dr M's initiative.
Food delivery blackout: Riders plan nationwide strike starting midnight

Food delivery blackout: Riders plan nationwide strike starting midnight

Riders unhappy over unfair payment scale used by companies.

All planes to be flight ready by March 2023, Tony Fernandes says

All planes to be flight ready by March 2023, Tony Fernandes says

The tycoon says 180 planes will be ready by year end.
Pahang rep urges govt to address 'flawed' PSK land projects

Pahang rep urges govt to address 'flawed' PSK land projects

Auditor-General’s Report shows evidence of public real estate mismanagement. 
T'ganu sultanah never meddled in TIA, ex-MB tells court

T'ganu sultanah never meddled in TIA, ex-MB tells court

Ahmad Said also denies Sultanah Nur Zahirah had ties with Jho Low. 
LCS fiasco: Minister says project will proceed based on PAC's suggestions

LCS fiasco: Minister says project will proceed based on PAC's suggestions

Hishamuddin says special committee will be formed to oversee project's recovery plan.
Ex-IGP: Police not biased in using detention powers

Ex-IGP: Police not biased in using detention powers

Musa Hassan says Poca, Pota and Sosma are not only used on politicians. 
Dr M announces new 'Malay movement' to fight Umno in GE15

Dr M announces new 'Malay movement' to fight Umno in GE15

UPDATED 7.05PM | Gerakan Tanah Air aims to contest 120 parliamentary seats.
Online shopping sales tax successfully passes Dewan Rakyat

Online shopping sales tax successfully passes Dewan Rakyat

Don't add extra burden on consumers, Guan Eng urges.
Asean warns on risk of Taiwan 'miscalculation', ready to help dialogue

Asean warns on risk of Taiwan 'miscalculation', ready to help dialogue

Regional bloc says China's response can result in unpredictable consequences.
LCS fiasco: Explain irregularities, Rafizi tells Hishammuddin

LCS fiasco: Explain irregularities, Rafizi tells Hishammuddin

The PKR leader chastises the minister for keeping mum on the scandal. 
Dr M forgets how he divided the Malays - Isham

Dr M forgets how he divided the Malays - Isham

Umno supreme council member cites Mahathir's history of spats with Malay leaders.
Anti-stalking bill tabled for first reading

Anti-stalking bill tabled for first reading

PARLIAMENT | New section to be introduced under Penal Code.
US Navy: USS Ronald Reagan conducts operations in Philippine Sea

US Navy: USS Ronald Reagan conducts operations in Philippine Sea

Aircraft carrier's operations include areas located southeast of Taiwan.
Source: China made multiple incursions at Taiwan's median line

Source: China made multiple incursions at Taiwan's median line

Taiwan counters by deploying missile systems to track Chinese air force activity.
How Malaysia ended up owing RM57b to a sultan's heirs

How Malaysia ended up owing RM57b to a sultan's heirs

In 1878, two Europeans signed a deal with a sultan.
MACC nabs two more in migrant workers quota graft probe

MACC nabs two more in migrant workers quota graft probe

Magistrate's Court grants MACC three-day remand against the duo.
MPs want explanation on KLIA quarrel, cops' Sabah transfer

MPs want explanation on KLIA quarrel, cops' Sabah transfer

PARLIAMENT | Ministers called to final day of Dewan Rakyat sitting to explain.
‘Open to abuse’ - Bersatu reps disagree with Penang anti-hopping law ruling

‘Open to abuse’ - Bersatu reps disagree with Penang anti-hopping law ruling

Four claim the provision is being wrongfully used against them.
Days after MOU deadline, Zahid again presses for snap polls

Days after MOU deadline, Zahid again presses for snap polls

Umno president gives 2 reasons GE needed immediately. 
Refugees lack access to mental health professionals, UNHCR says

Refugees lack access to mental health professionals, UNHCR says

Agency says issues include financial constraints and lack of awareness.
CEO arrest: Bestinet 'confident' company will be cleared by MACC

CEO arrest: Bestinet 'confident' company will be cleared by MACC

Bestinet stresses that it practises zero-tolerance policy on corruption.
Penang tunnel trial: Witness says changing tune after MACC probe

Penang tunnel trial: Witness says changing tune after MACC probe

Zarul says claim of being pressured by BN was a lie.
Subsidies for chicken farmers to end Aug 31 - minister

Subsidies for chicken farmers to end Aug 31 - minister

PARLIAMENT | Kiandee earlier mistakenly said chicken export ban will end instead.
Ukraine warns of new Russian offensive

Ukraine warns of new Russian offensive

Sweden, Finland move closer to joining Nato.
Acer re-affirms commitment to sustainability with ‘Make Your Green Mark’ for Acer Day 2022

Acer re-affirms commitment to sustainability with ‘Make Your Green Mark’ for Acer Day 2022

The annual Acer Day celebration is back and will feature a special line-up of performances, sales promotions, rewards, and activities for everyone to enjoy!
Students to receive Samsung tablets under PerantiSiswa - Annuar

Students to receive Samsung tablets under PerantiSiswa - Annuar

We have chosen a brand that is reputable, minister says.
Navy ignored on littoral combat ships, RM1b cost overruns - PAC report

Navy ignored on littoral combat ships, RM1b cost overruns - PAC report

UPDATED 1.25PM | 'Something was wrong' with ships' design change.
No need to declare climate emergency yet - minister

No need to declare climate emergency yet - minister

Govt monitoring mitigation efforts to ensure no drastic temp increases.
Suspected drones over Taiwan, cyber attacks after Pelosi visit

Suspected drones over Taiwan, cyber attacks after Pelosi visit

China to begin series of military exercises around Taiwan today.
MP SPEAKS | Oktoberfest: Respect non-Muslim rights too

MP SPEAKS | Oktoberfest: Respect non-Muslim rights too

History shows Muslim figures protecting non-Muslim rights.
Rafizi heading both Federal Territories and Johor PKR

Rafizi heading both Federal Territories and Johor PKR

State party head has influence on choice of election candidates.
SME Bank XCESS is back to assist SMEs

SME Bank XCESS is back to assist SMEs

SMEs looking for solutions on their financial and development needs can now avail themselves to a complete host of options at the coming SME Bank XCESS 2022
Bersatu member: Associate wing leadership has no right to sack me

Bersatu member: Associate wing leadership has no right to sack me

Gobi Krishnan says only president, supreme council can make that decision. 
'Fuming DG' at KLIA: PSD and immigration union's conflicting accounts

'Fuming DG' at KLIA: PSD and immigration union's conflicting accounts

Allegation that passports not checked before departure.
Model won't let vitiligo get in the way of her dreams

Model won't let vitiligo get in the way of her dreams

MALAYSIANSKINI | Sonya uses her website to educate people on her condition.
Taiwan says it fired flares to drive away suspected Chinese drones

Taiwan says it fired flares to drive away suspected Chinese drones

 The drones came in a pair and flew into the Kinmen area twice.
COMMENT | Najib tops list of 3 real villains in Sulu claim

COMMENT | Najib tops list of 3 real villains in Sulu claim

He is now trying to push the blame on former AG Tommy Thomas.
Poor internet access at home likely due to set-up problems - TM

Poor internet access at home likely due to set-up problems - TM

This is an experience suffered by Unifi users, says Telekom Malaysia.
Covid-19 (Aug 3): 5,330 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 3): 5,330 new cases, 10 deaths

New Covid-19 cases are the highest in two weeks.
YOURSAY | Is MCA going to build houses out of plastic?

YOURSAY | Is MCA going to build houses out of plastic?

'The 50 pct discount should come from money looted by BN leaders.'
COMMENT | Generational End Game another tool of the fascist state

COMMENT | Generational End Game another tool of the fascist state

Why not have end game for corruption?
COMMENT | A eulogy to Khalid Ibrahim - a great boss, person and politician

COMMENT | A eulogy to Khalid Ibrahim - a great boss, person and politician

'He was a special person to many. More so to those who had worked with him.'
PAS: Act 355 amendment will soon reach 'the desired conclusion'

PAS: Act 355 amendment will soon reach 'the desired conclusion'

Party happy with its efforts to amend Syariah courts law.
Chinese envoy: Pelosi's Taiwan visit infringement on China’s sovereignty

Chinese envoy: Pelosi's Taiwan visit infringement on China’s sovereignty

‘Those who play with fire will perish by it,’ warns Ouyang.