Archive - 8 August 2022

National shuttler Tze Yong bags silver at Commonwealth games

National shuttler Tze Yong bags silver at Commonwealth games

The 22-year-old was defeated by India's ace Lakhsya Sen.
Zahid fears explaining LCS fiasco could expose national defence secrets

Zahid fears explaining LCS fiasco could expose national defence secrets

Umno president however says govt should set record straight.
LCS scandal: Bersatu wants Putrajaya to form RCI

LCS scandal: Bersatu wants Putrajaya to form RCI

'Only an RCI will reveal and punish those responsible.'
Appellate court upholds dismissal of lawsuit linked to Zakir Naik

Appellate court upholds dismissal of lawsuit linked to Zakir Naik

Lawsuit seeks to declare controversial preacher as a threat to harmonious relations.
TI-M: Cut payments to LCS contractor

TI-M: Cut payments to LCS contractor

It urges govt to stop payments until contract specifications are met. 
EPF savings low and worrying, MOF says after withdrawal schemes

EPF savings low and worrying, MOF says after withdrawal schemes

Over 3 million members have less than RM1,000 in their accounts.
Zuraida: Rubber firms sanctioned by US paid up to get on with business

Zuraida: Rubber firms sanctioned by US paid up to get on with business

Minister says no forced labour, US customs did not verify allegations
Azmin sidesteps question on DPM candidacy

Azmin sidesteps question on DPM candidacy

The Gombak MP wants to prioritise governance and rakyat. 
PM's Telegram account hacked

PM's Telegram account hacked

Lodge reports to authorities if you receive messages from 'me', he says. 
Govt SPV completes takeover of Gamuda shares in four highways

Govt SPV completes takeover of Gamuda shares in four highways

This follows Gamuda, Litrak obtaining 99 pct approval in their EGMs on the deal.
Police: Guard in Sungai Petani slashed for telling off reckless biker

Police: Guard in Sungai Petani slashed for telling off reckless biker

Case has been reclassified as murder after guard died of injuries.
UPSR, PT3 abolished to make learning enjoyable - Radzi

UPSR, PT3 abolished to make learning enjoyable - Radzi

The policy will also boost digitalisation in teaching and learning. 
Covid-19: Hong Kong cuts quarantine time for incoming travellers

Covid-19: Hong Kong cuts quarantine time for incoming travellers

The island seeks to balance lives and livelihood. 
Govt decision on KVDT2 exonerates Harapan over contract award - Loke

Govt decision on KVDT2 exonerates Harapan over contract award - Loke

UPDATED 4.15PM | He wants Wee, Zafrul to "eat back their own words".
Rafizi: Did Najib's 'French connection' influence LCS deal?

Rafizi: Did Najib's 'French connection' influence LCS deal?

PKR deputy chief claims to have documents indicating LCS deal 'pre-determined'.
Harapan to ‘wait and see’ if PN ditches Ismail Sabri

Harapan to ‘wait and see’ if PN ditches Ismail Sabri

Opposition will decide on next move when this happens, says Loke.
BOOST: Creating an avenue to drive MSME’S forward

BOOST: Creating an avenue to drive MSME’S forward

Today, BOOST has evolved to become a regional full spectrum fintech player in Southeast Asia that unifies financial services spanning payments, micro-financing, micro-insurance, cross-border content services and merchant solutions to help financially empower its customers
London's Horniman Museum to return looted African artifacts

London's Horniman Museum to return looted African artifacts

Study finds artifacts were forcibly removed from Nigeria. 
MP: Nothing natural about Baling floods, govt report on causes subpar

MP: Nothing natural about Baling floods, govt report on causes subpar

Report only talks of geological causes, ignores regulations breaches, Wong Hon Wai says.

China announces fresh military drills around Taiwan

China announces fresh military drills around Taiwan

It is still furious over Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip last week. 
Govt to report LCS construction schedule, progress in phases

Govt to report LCS construction schedule, progress in phases

Defence minister believes first ship will be delivered in 2 years. 
Slashed by politician: Investigation papers with DPP - police

Slashed by politician: Investigation papers with DPP - police

The suspect is still under remand. 
Culinary Contestants from Kelantan Compete for Gold with Taiwanese Halal Ingredients

Culinary Contestants from Kelantan Compete for Gold with Taiwanese Halal Ingredients

11 plant-based products from nine Taiwanese brands were specially flown in for the competition 

Couple charged with hitting, scalding five-year-old

Couple charged with hitting, scalding five-year-old

They plead not guilty and posted bail. 
Guan Eng trial: Gnanaraja threatened me with money laundering case - Zarul

Guan Eng trial: Gnanaraja threatened me with money laundering case - Zarul

However, company exec says that's not the only reason he paid RM19m.  
Amend Constitution to stop discrimination against women, NGO urges

Amend Constitution to stop discrimination against women, NGO urges

Allow mothers to confer citizenship to their kids too.
Troll farm: Denial not enough, public inquiry needed - Kit Siang

Troll farm: Denial not enough, public inquiry needed - Kit Siang

The inquiry must be headed by a judge or ex-judge. 
ETHIS GROUP LAUNCHES NEW ETHIS SUPER ANGEL SYNDICATE

ETHIS GROUP LAUNCHES NEW ETHIS SUPER ANGEL SYNDICATE

The ESA Syndicate will be led by four well-known expert ESA Syndicate leads who are also board members of the Ethis Group
Court dismisses Zahid’s interim injunction bid against Muhyiddin

Court dismisses Zahid’s interim injunction bid against Muhyiddin

High Court decides issues in defamation suit should be heard in trial. 
Prioritise LCS scandal instead of KLIA fiasco, Guan Eng tells PM

Prioritise LCS scandal instead of KLIA fiasco, Guan Eng tells PM

UPDATED 5PM | Throw the book at those involved in the scandal, DAP chair says 
Mother of 3 dead after receiving hateful TikTok comments

Mother of 3 dead after receiving hateful TikTok comments

UPDATED 3.25PM | Her death is classified as sudden death. 
COMMENT | Is Harapan becoming BN 2.0?

COMMENT | Is Harapan becoming BN 2.0?

Environmental activists fighting S'gor state govt like they did BN in 'bad old days'.
Win an airline gift card, resort stay and travel voucher with Lalamove’s Merdeka Giveaway

Win an airline gift card, resort stay and travel voucher with Lalamove’s Merdeka Giveaway

From 8th August to 31st August 2022, on-demand delivery platform Lalamove Malaysia will be offering wanderlust-themed prizes worth over RM10,000 for Lalamove users.
Willie: BN was my enemy, not GPS

Willie: BN was my enemy, not GPS

The MP insists he joined PBB as per his constituents' wishes. 
Meraque Unveils RACE, Malaysia’s First Plantation Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV)

Meraque Unveils RACE, Malaysia’s First Plantation Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV)

RACE was developed to reduce reliance on manpower and improve fertilizer spraying consistency in oil palm plantation fields.
Former rebel Petro takes office in Colombia promising peace and equality

Former rebel Petro takes office in Colombia promising peace and equality

Nation's first leftist president pledges to unite the polarised country.
Covid-19 (Aug 7): 2,728 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 7): 2,728 new cases, 6 deaths

Number of active cases remains stable over the past 2 weeks.
Acer Malaysia announces expansion of its Vero series

Acer Malaysia announces expansion of its Vero series

Aligned with Acer Day 2022’s ‘Make Your Green Mark’ theme, Acer Malaysia today introduced commercial variants to the Vero series of devices to support a more sustainable future by providing businesses more options to reduce their carbon footprint.
COMMENT | Bureaucrats deliver an unpalatable dish to the navy

COMMENT | Bureaucrats deliver an unpalatable dish to the navy

Those in charge are now trying to evade responsibility.
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COMMENT | Troll farm link is the least of the police's malfeasance

COMMENT | Troll farm link is the least of the police's malfeasance

Former IGP Abdul Hamid tried to curb rampant corruption in the police force.
YOURSAY | Police-linked troll farm - no smoke without fire

YOURSAY | Police-linked troll farm - no smoke without fire

'Bare denial is not enough, sue Meta if claims are untrue.'
National shuttler Tze Yong heads to Commonwealth finals

National shuttler Tze Yong heads to Commonwealth finals

He makes a sensational comeback after losing the first set.
GE15: Warisan expects to contest five seats in Perak

GE15: Warisan expects to contest five seats in Perak

Party yet to decide whether to contest parliamentary or state seats.
Amirudin heads PKR in Pahang, Nik Nazmi is Kelantan and T'ganu chief

Amirudin heads PKR in Pahang, Nik Nazmi is Kelantan and T'ganu chief

PKR expands unorthodox strategy for leaders to head two state chapters.
Bersatu blows hot and cold

Bersatu blows hot and cold

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