Archive - 16 August 2022

LCS protest: 13 individuals will give statements to police tomorrow

LCS protest: 13 individuals will give statements to police tomorrow

Individuals were those present, made speeches at gathering.
Finance Ministry welcomes feedback on subsidy programme

Finance Ministry welcomes feedback on subsidy programme

Making annual budget preparation process more transparent, ministry says.
'Can't stop locals going to Cambodia, be wary of high salary offers'

'Can't stop locals going to Cambodia, be wary of high salary offers'

Issue of M'sians being confined, tortured after alleged job scams.
Health Ministry looking to improve contract doctor incentives

Health Ministry looking to improve contract doctor incentives

Helping doctors who didn't receive permanent posts in public service.
LCS scandal: Hisham will suggest RCI to cabinet tomorrow

LCS scandal: Hisham will suggest RCI to cabinet tomorrow

My responsibility to bring this to cabinet, senior minister says.
KJ: Govt must make 'tough choices' on healthcare funding

KJ: Govt must make 'tough choices' on healthcare funding

We are only spending 2.6 percent of GDP on healthcare, minister says.
Sunway Medical Centre denies error in medicine prescription

Sunway Medical Centre denies error in medicine prescription

Billing issues faced by ex-radio presenter now fixed, hospital says.
If whipped migrant undocumented, why employer not charged - MP

If whipped migrant undocumented, why employer not charged - MP

Lawmaker alludes to police-employer collusion.
Too much centralised power, review Health Ministry's role - Khairy

Too much centralised power, review Health Ministry's role - Khairy

Over-bureaucratisation, increased administrative costs, minister says.
Govt to update poverty line - minister

Govt to update poverty line - minister

Poverty line was RM2.2k in 2019.
Wan Junaidi: Anti-hopping bill to be presented for royal assent soon

Wan Junaidi: Anti-hopping bill to be presented for royal assent soon

The law is expected to be gazetted in September. 
Mat Rempit: Govt to amend law in Oct to deal with the menace

Mat Rempit: Govt to amend law in Oct to deal with the menace

Authorities are eyeing to punish spectators and workshops too. 
Alarmed by scams, Taiwan’s job bank removes 179 overseas postings

Alarmed by scams, Taiwan’s job bank removes 179 overseas postings

Human traffickers attempt to lure Taiwanese with high-paying jobs.
Reframing Uzbekistan-Malaysia Trade Relations

Reframing Uzbekistan-Malaysia Trade Relations

Uzbekistan-Malaysia trade relations focus on oil & gas, textile, furniture, electronics, pharmaceuticals & tourism
Explainer: Rushdie attack shows the enduring impact of fatwas

Explainer: Rushdie attack shows the enduring impact of fatwas

Fatwas remain in force as they are rarely revoked. 
Najib 'shocked and disappointed' over unfavourable ruling

Najib 'shocked and disappointed' over unfavourable ruling

UPDATED 6.35PM | Ex-PM says he was hoping to 'show the truth of the matter'.
M’sian agency earns global grant for 'safer labour migration' policies

M’sian agency earns global grant for 'safer labour migration' policies

Pinkcollar receives US$200k to aid in its efforts.
Thinking of your 'ex'? PKR veep taunts PAS

Thinking of your 'ex'? PKR veep taunts PAS

Amirudin Shari counters by asking PAS supporters to back Harapan. 
LETTER | Should BN accept PBM?

LETTER | Should BN accept PBM?

Not much impact by Zuraida Kamaruddin's party in local politics.
Court refuses 'defer 3-4 months' request, SRC appeal resumes Thursday

Court refuses 'defer 3-4 months' request, SRC appeal resumes Thursday

UPDATED 4.55PM | This comes after ex-PM fails to delay the hearing for 3-4 months. 
Batu Lintang rep ready for possible legal action from PSB

Batu Lintang rep ready for possible legal action from PSB

However, he hopes to maintain good ties with his former party. 
Court replaces judge in Irwan Serigar, Arul Kanda's bid to strike out 1MDB suit

Court replaces judge in Irwan Serigar, Arul Kanda's bid to strike out 1MDB suit

Presiding judge has been transferred to High Court of Appeal, Special Powers.
Sabahans lose appeal to reinstate lawsuit against Hadi

Sabahans lose appeal to reinstate lawsuit against Hadi

This is over PAS president's alleged anti-Christian remarks.
Agency monitoring rare phenomenon involving anchovies in Pangkor Island

Agency monitoring rare phenomenon involving anchovies in Pangkor Island

Thousands of anchovies are leaping out of the waters, Fisheries Dept says. 
Tunku Abdul Rahman’s eldest daughter dies

Tunku Abdul Rahman’s eldest daughter dies

Tunku Khadijah passes away due to lung cancer at 89. 
Taiwan accuses China of exaggeration with islands footage

Taiwan accuses China of exaggeration with islands footage

The island accuses China of engaging in information warfare. 
Ex-radio presenter claims private hospital prescribed son wrong meds

Ex-radio presenter claims private hospital prescribed son wrong meds

A Kumaresh lodges a complaint against the doctor. 
Rejected: Najib fails in bid to introduce new evidence

Rejected: Najib fails in bid to introduce new evidence

UPDATED 2.11PM | The five-person Federal Court bench unanimously dismisses the application.
Najib: Syed Saddiq lampoons 'katak' four years late

Najib: Syed Saddiq lampoons 'katak' four years late

You welcomed 'frogs' to your fold in the past, Najib says.
Future-proof your business with TIME’s 3Cs of Digitalisation

Future-proof your business with TIME’s 3Cs of Digitalisation

Invest in enterprise solutions from the right partner and watch your businesses soar!
Umno info chief: Does Bersatu expect PM to fawn over them?

Umno info chief: Does Bersatu expect PM to fawn over them?

Shahril shoots back at Wan Saiful for being demanding.
US, South Korea and Japan hold missile defence exercise - Pentagon

US, South Korea and Japan hold missile defence exercise - Pentagon

It is to prove the trio's commitment to rules-based international order. 
Signal says hackers may have accessed phone numbers of 1,900 users

Signal says hackers may have accessed phone numbers of 1,900 users

Company says phishing attack took place earlier this month.
Morrison ‘undermined democracy’, Aussie PM claims

Morrison ‘undermined democracy’, Aussie PM claims

Scott Morrison took secret ministerial roles, Anthony Albanese says. 
Firm linked to Zahid graft trial awarded RM31.2m contract extension

Firm linked to Zahid graft trial awarded RM31.2m contract extension

This is for passport chips supply, contract ceiling value now RM350m.
China sanctions 7 Taiwanese officials for backing island's independence

China sanctions 7 Taiwanese officials for backing island's independence

Measures come amid heightened tensions.
CIA sued over alleged spying on lawyers, journalists who met Assange

CIA sued over alleged spying on lawyers, journalists who met Assange

'CIA violated our privacy rights,' claim the plaintiffs.
PBM says ready to discuss with BN on membership application

PBM says ready to discuss with BN on membership application

It is keen on joining BN to bring political stability to Malaysia. 
LCS scandal: Former MD charged with three counts of CBT

LCS scandal: Former MD charged with three counts of CBT

UPDATED 11.35AM | Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor pleads not guilty to all the charges.
Gamifying Education - Pandai App Making Learning Fun and Relevant

Gamifying Education - Pandai App Making Learning Fun and Relevant

Try Pandai Premium free for 7 days and enjoy all features. 
Covid-19 (Aug 15): 2,437 new infections, ICU cases highest in 3 months

Covid-19 (Aug 15): 2,437 new infections, ICU cases highest in 3 months

The number of patients in ICU is on an uptrend.
COMMENT | More needed for free public transport in JB to be gamechanger

COMMENT | More needed for free public transport in JB to be gamechanger

Duplication of service by myBas, Bas Muafakat can lead to wastage, inefficiency.
Wrongfully whipped: Migrant's last-ditch effort for justice in hands of IRD

Wrongfully whipped: Migrant's last-ditch effort for justice in hands of IRD

Minister M Saravanan says Sabri Umar's case will be treated fairly.
COMMENT | DAP’s detrimental ambivalence on GE15

COMMENT | DAP’s detrimental ambivalence on GE15

What role would DAP play should it work with Umno - a new version of MCA?
Day 2 | Double blow for Najib

Day 2 | Double blow for Najib

Apex court rejects bid to adduce new evidence and postpone appeal for several months.
YOURSAY | After four long years, justice is at hand

YOURSAY | After four long years, justice is at hand

‘Let's hope justice prevails and the judges do their duty fearlessly.’
Roche Children's Walk in Malaysia raised RM63,200 to help disadvantaged children

Roche Children's Walk in Malaysia raised RM63,200 to help disadvantaged children

United in one heart and mind, each year, thousands of staff from across the global offices of Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche, put on their walking shoes in support of children in need who deserve a helping hand towards a brighter future.
Continue with the Mara Digital Project, PM tells Mara

Continue with the Mara Digital Project, PM tells Mara

It'll give more opportunities for bumi youth in information technology.
Indonesian consulate to seek justice for wrongfully whipped migrant

Indonesian consulate to seek justice for wrongfully whipped migrant

Plywood factory gets blacklisted from recruiting Indonesian workers. 

Agong, Raja Permaisuri arrive in Turkiye for a state visit

Agong, Raja Permaisuri arrive in Turkiye for a state visit

They are there at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Minister: Selection of Bangladeshi agencies not swayed by 'support letters'

Minister: Selection of Bangladeshi agencies not swayed by 'support letters'

Selection not influenced by letters from anyone, even the PM, he declares.