Archive - 9 August 2022

Najib withdraws bribery allegations against judge Mohd Nazlan

Najib withdraws bribery allegations against judge Mohd Nazlan

Ex-PM insists on evidence showing judge's conflict of interest.

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Endau Rompin National Park recognised as Asean heritage park

Endau Rompin National Park recognised as Asean heritage park

Minister calls it recognition of Johor's conservation efforts.

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After LCS fiasco, Muhyiddin asks if voters can trust Zahid-led BN

After LCS fiasco, Muhyiddin asks if voters can trust Zahid-led BN

Bersatu president also calls for RCI on LCS project.

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Dr M wants clear answers, keeps clawing at Najib's RM100m gift

Dr M wants clear answers, keeps clawing at Najib's RM100m gift

He is dissatisfied with minister’s written parliamentary reply.

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Insurers should automatically compensate crash victims - Apex court

Insurers should automatically compensate crash victims - Apex court

Road Transport Act should be construed to protect all motorists, including road accident victims.

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2022-08-09

2022-08-09

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LETTER | KLIA: An embarrassing first impression

LETTER | KLIA: An embarrassing first impression

The international airport needs a quick makeover.

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Azmin: I'm focused on economy, don't provoke with political questions

Azmin: I'm focused on economy, don't provoke with political questions

'If we indulge in politics, the victims are the people.'

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LCS fiasco: Sub-contracting results in costs ballooning almost 3 times

LCS fiasco: Sub-contracting results in costs ballooning almost 3 times

Gov't charged RM1.185b, but DCNS only billed sub-contractors RM397m.

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KJ: We're facing new 'low, long' Omicron sub-variant wave

KJ: We're facing new 'low, long' Omicron sub-variant wave

Covid-19 cases have been rising steadily but slowly in recent weeks.

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MPs remind Hisham he welcomed non-existent LCS into fleet in 2017

MPs remind Hisham he welcomed non-existent LCS into fleet in 2017

Defence Minister's old social media post was dug up.

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BN to discuss PBM application this month - Tok Mat

BN to discuss PBM application this month - Tok Mat

Zuraida has expressed the party's desire to join the coalition.

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After stateless teen dies in detention, family fights for brother’s freedom

After stateless teen dies in detention, family fights for brother’s freedom

The brothers, aged 18 and 19, were detained in 2020.

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Cops nab three in PenjanaKerjaya-linked NGO leader assault

Cops nab three in PenjanaKerjaya-linked NGO leader assault

UPDATED 9.40PM | Mani Maran attacked twice since lodging MACC report.

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Mat Sabu, Liew fend off Najib’s bid to sink Harapan over LCS project

Mat Sabu, Liew fend off Najib’s bid to sink Harapan over LCS project

Former defence minister, deputy recall efforts to rescue ‘sick’ deal.

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Ocean warmth, seaweed scarcity threaten Fiji's fisherwomen's livelihoods

Ocean warmth, seaweed scarcity threaten Fiji's fisherwomen's livelihoods

Last year was the warmest for the world's oceans.

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Hiking OPR gradually won't cause significant impact - Shahar

Hiking OPR gradually won't cause significant impact - Shahar

B40 is receiving various aid to mitigate its impact.

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First batch of Bangladeshi workers under new MOU arrives in M'sia

First batch of Bangladeshi workers under new MOU arrives in M'sia

Bangladeshi daily reports another 5k workers in the recruitment pipeline.

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Syariah judiciary drafting guidelines on young offenders

Syariah judiciary drafting guidelines on young offenders

These will be handed over to state Syariah courts.

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Man who put vape in baby's mouth remanded for 5 days

Man who put vape in baby's mouth remanded for 5 days

He is being probed under Child Act 2001.

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PM: Dewan Negara members exempted from anti-hopping law

PM: Dewan Negara members exempted from anti-hopping law

It is due to the unique circumstances its members are appointed.

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TNB offers commercial customers 'Sinaran Merdeka' incentive

TNB offers commercial customers 'Sinaran Merdeka' incentive

Incentive offers lower tariff rate from Aug 1 to Sept 30.

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Record rain leaves at least 7 dead in South Korean capital

Record rain leaves at least 7 dead in South Korean capital

Rain submerges subways and roads, knocks out power and causes slips.

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Guan Eng's lawyer cries foul over message printout destruction

Guan Eng's lawyer cries foul over message printout destruction

UPDATED 2.05PM | Defence claims evidence suppression, DPP argues it's standard procedure.

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Sewang - the Temiar tribe’s symbolic defence of the environment

Sewang - the Temiar tribe’s symbolic defence of the environment

Age-old ritual to show the forest respect, pray for safety.

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LCS fiasco: Sensitive to whom? PAC chair shoots back at Zahid

LCS fiasco: Sensitive to whom? PAC chair shoots back at Zahid

Wong says no one in LCS probe asked for Hansard amendments, redactions.

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COMMENT | Rejected votes three times as common in Orang Asli areas

COMMENT | Rejected votes three times as common in Orang Asli areas

Seven decades after first GE, it remains a problem in the community.

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Guan Eng trial - Gobind grills, witness claims suffering palpitations

Guan Eng trial - Gobind grills, witness claims suffering palpitations

UPDATED 12.30PM | Judge adjourns proceedings to tomorrow.

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'Crack on Butterworth highway turned into sinkhole due to heavy traffic'

'Crack on Butterworth highway turned into sinkhole due to heavy traffic'

UPDATED 6.25PM | Operator closes stretch for inspection and rectification.

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Razali happy to be Dewan Negara speaker for a day

Razali happy to be Dewan Negara speaker for a day

He and Senate president Rais Yatim presided over proceedings yesterday.

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A year after Taliban's return, some women fight for lost freedoms

A year after Taliban's return, some women fight for lost freedoms

Afghan women vow to fight Taliban's hardline policies.

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Myanmar ambassador to China dies

Myanmar ambassador to China dies

It is likely due to a heart attack, some say.

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EC ready for GE15, estimated to cost RM1b

EC ready for GE15, estimated to cost RM1b

EC expects the cost to double as there are far more voters this time around.

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Hong Leong Bank chair weighs options for stake in bank - sources

Hong Leong Bank chair weighs options for stake in bank - sources

Quek Leng Chan mulls potential merger.

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MP SPEAKS | PAC report on LCS confirms earlier probe by select committee

MP SPEAKS | PAC report on LCS confirms earlier probe by select committee

This failure and negligence is a gross betrayal to soldiers and rakyat.

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Google down for thousands of users

Google down for thousands of users

There are more than 40,000 incidents of people reporting issues.

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High Court acquits ex-spy chief in RM50m CBT case

High Court acquits ex-spy chief in RM50m CBT case

UPDATED 11.55AM | Hasanah previously received a DNAA over the case involving govt funds.

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LCS scandal: Declassify Ambrin's report, Kit Siang tells Hisham

LCS scandal: Declassify Ambrin's report, Kit Siang tells Hisham

Kit Siang also backs Bersatu's call for a royal commission of inquiry.

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UMW Toyota Motor goes full throttle to meet strong customer demand

UMW Toyota Motor goes full throttle to meet strong customer demand

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) pushes forward, registering sales of Toyota for the month of July 2022 at 6,624units, while Lexus recorded total sales of 13 units.

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No end to legal woes for Orang Asli

No end to legal woes for Orang Asli

The heart of the problem is their land rights.

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Pop music and 'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dead at age 73

Pop music and 'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dead at age 73

She topped the world's pop music charts in the 1970s and 1980s.

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'Storm is gathering' - S'pore PM warns of risk of US-China miscalculation

'Storm is gathering' - S'pore PM warns of risk of US-China miscalculation

Relations are worsening, with intractable issues, deep suspicions, and limited engagement.

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COMMENT | What’s wrong with Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan?

COMMENT | What’s wrong with Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan?

We should take care not to capitulate to either Chinese or Western interests.

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Covid-19 (Aug 8): 2,863 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 8): 2,863 new cases, 6 deaths

There are 1,790 people who are hospitalised for Covid-19.

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2022-08-09

2022-08-09

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YOURSAY | Another scandal lands M’sia in deep water

YOURSAY | Another scandal lands M’sia in deep water

‘This amounts to treason as country's national security is at stake.’

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No change in US assessment on China timeline for Taiwan, official says

No change in US assessment on China timeline for Taiwan, official says

China’s takeover of Taiwan not in the next two years - US.

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Shopee empowers local businesses through Bintang Komuniti Club

Shopee empowers local businesses through Bintang Komuniti Club

Throughout the year, Shopee has been helping businesses digitise and grow by empowering local sellers to gain new knowledge on launching and scaling their businesses online.

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Stop sending the 'deadwood' to Jakoa - Cameron Highlands MP

Stop sending the 'deadwood' to Jakoa - Cameron Highlands MP

Ramli expresses annoyance at unenthusiastic workers in Orang Asli dept.

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MP urges PM to convene special Parliament sitting to discuss LCS fiasco

MP urges PM to convene special Parliament sitting to discuss LCS fiasco

Steven Sim says many issues concerning ship procurement need debating.

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Targeted subsidies when economic situation permits - Zafrul

Targeted subsidies when economic situation permits - Zafrul

Finance minister says blanket subsidies bad for long-term growth.

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Saifuddin Abdullah's Telegram account also gets hacked

Saifuddin Abdullah's Telegram account also gets hacked

This comes just hours after PM Ismail Sabri’s account was hacked.

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