Archive - 17 August 2022

Minister expects GE15 after Budget 2023

Minister expects GE15 after Budget 2023

Wan Junaidi says polls typically only called after 'feel good' budgets.
Cops question 10 over Sunday's LCS protest

Cops question 10 over Sunday's LCS protest

They include leaders from political parties and civil societies.
I knew him since I was a boy, reminisces Loke on late DAP elder Chen

I knew him since I was a boy, reminisces Loke on late DAP elder Chen

Seremban MP says Chen was a kind doctor, staunch party leader.
Task force: No strong evidence that house officer's death linked to bullying

Task force: No strong evidence that house officer's death linked to bullying

Task force notes that bullying does happen but at levels.
RON97 petrol down five sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 petrol down five sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

The government says it will keep monitoring fuel price fluctuation. 
Senior minister: Promise kept to bring call for LCS RCI to cabinet

Senior minister: Promise kept to bring call for LCS RCI to cabinet

Final decision lies in hands of Agong, senior minister says.
E-Placement systems for MOH officers to open mid-September - KJ

E-Placement systems for MOH officers to open mid-September - KJ

Officers are to report for duty on Oct 17.
M'sia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis

M'sia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis

Source says Health Ministry currently developing own framework.
BMX riders roll in to wow crowd with bike stunts

BMX riders roll in to wow crowd with bike stunts

KINILENS | 50 athletes participate in the freestyle BMX competition. 
Pot-smoking tourists not welcome in Thailand, says health minister

Pot-smoking tourists not welcome in Thailand, says health minister

He says this after the country decriminalised cannabis in June. 
No additional govt funds to complete first LCS - Hishammuddin

No additional govt funds to complete first LCS - Hishammuddin

Defence minister says contractor has to first prove it can finish LCS1.
Aide's 'fashion product' gaffe leads to scrutiny of PM's son-in-law

Aide's 'fashion product' gaffe leads to scrutiny of PM's son-in-law

When quizzed, Ismail Sabri’s press sec exits Whatsapp group.
When humour perceived as threat, nation's future at stake - Ambiga

When humour perceived as threat, nation's future at stake - Ambiga

She hopes Crackhouse co-owner will sue DBKL for ‘total abuse of power’.
Negeri Sembilan to table anti-hopping bill in October

Negeri Sembilan to table anti-hopping bill in October

This will prevent assemblypersons from party-hopping.
Judge issues final warning to Lokman over contempt of court

Judge issues final warning to Lokman over contempt of court

UPDATED 5.22PM | Court accepts Lokman's apology, warns him not to repeat contempt. 
MPK officer, spouse charged with power abuse and abetment

MPK officer, spouse charged with power abuse and abetment

The duo allegedly committed the offence between 2019 and 2020. 
Don't whisper in PM's ear, table it in Parliament, Zahid told

Don't whisper in PM's ear, table it in Parliament, Zahid told

MP lambasts BN chief for remarks on overseas-born children citizenship issue.
SERV X unveils products to enhance digital-first experience and reduce global digital divide

SERV X unveils products to enhance digital-first experience and reduce global digital divide

SERV X (SERV Technology) is a leading group of technology companies focused on bridging humans and technology by enhancing the digital-first experience.
Rohingya refugees in India's capital to be given flats, security

Rohingya refugees in India's capital to be given flats, security

Policy may be a change in government's stance toward minority Muslims.
'Sila laksanakan': Zahid's directive on BNS request for LCS letter of intent

'Sila laksanakan': Zahid's directive on BNS request for LCS letter of intent

Umno chief's handwritten instructions revealed in Ambrin-led committee's report.
Many govt contractors not paying minimum wage - groups

Many govt contractors not paying minimum wage - groups

Groups urge the government to act on it. 
Ukrainians at nuclear plant work under Russian guns - technician

Ukrainians at nuclear plant work under Russian guns - technician

Staff continue to work as security of world at stake.
Your timing is off, Young Syefura tells PAS Youth chief

Your timing is off, Young Syefura tells PAS Youth chief

Invitation to bring down Pahang govt a ‘dramatic ploy’, she says.
China's Sichuan limits power to homes, offices amid extreme heat

China's Sichuan limits power to homes, offices amid extreme heat

Power crunch is expected to hit Zhejiang and Jiangsu too. 
TNB to invest RM20b annually, speed up plan to reduce emissions

TNB to invest RM20b annually, speed up plan to reduce emissions

Plan will open opportunities to double earnings, CEO says.
N Korea fires two cruise missiles from west coast town of Onchon

N Korea fires two cruise missiles from west coast town of Onchon

S Korean and US military authorities are analysing the details.
Zahid urges Umno to rally behind 'social media king' Najib

Zahid urges Umno to rally behind 'social media king' Najib

Umno chief says Najib has done so much for party, wants all to show support. 
Youths blast new political activity rules, no party branches on campus

Youths blast new political activity rules, no party branches on campus

New guidelines call for students to be 'polite', 'respectful'.
Smart Building Ecosystem (9/13): Adopt IoT for Better Automation and Security

Smart Building Ecosystem (9/13): Adopt IoT for Better Automation and Security

"What is the speciality of TimeTec smart home or smart office system when you compare it with others?
Hong Kong court lifts reporting restriction on national security case

Hong Kong court lifts reporting restriction on national security case

Activists see this decision as a breakthrough.
Ambrin-led committee report on LCS declassified, with redactions

Ambrin-led committee report on LCS declassified, with redactions

UPDATED 4:50PM | PAC says the redactions did not affect the report. 
E-wallet scam: Two victims lose over RM50,000

E-wallet scam: Two victims lose over RM50,000

Victims urge Bank Negara Malaysia to act on the matter. 
'Comic' mulls legal challenge against law restricting free speech

'Comic' mulls legal challenge against law restricting free speech

Siti Nuramira is also considering sending a letter of representation to AGC.
LETTER | No more room for race-based politics in coming GE

LETTER | No more room for race-based politics in coming GE

It is time to open up, allow entry of new blood.
State govt urged to explain why Melaka Gateway launched without EIA

State govt urged to explain why Melaka Gateway launched without EIA

Kota Melaka MP wants stop-work order imposed on the project.
Broad grounds behind apex court's double blow to Najib

Broad grounds behind apex court's double blow to Najib

Court rejected applications for new evidence and to postpone hearing.
No more laughs from Crackhouse as DBKL permanently blacklists owner

No more laughs from Crackhouse as DBKL permanently blacklists owner

Comedy club’s licence has been revoked. 
LCS saga: Umno Youth returns fire at PAS’ Ahmad Fadhli

LCS saga: Umno Youth returns fire at PAS’ Ahmad Fadhli

‘PAS Youth chief is trying to create a negative image of Umno.’
Wan Junaidi: No more 'stacks of cash' after political financing law

Wan Junaidi: No more 'stacks of cash' after political financing law

Enforcement as early as December, law minister says.
Jokowi says Indonesia at 'pinnacle of global leadership'

Jokowi says Indonesia at 'pinnacle of global leadership'

It wants to be a 'bridge of peace' between Russia and Ukraine.
Musk's tweets about buying Manchester United no joke for fed-up fans

Musk's tweets about buying Manchester United no joke for fed-up fans

UPDATED 7.02PM | Fans chide the billionaire for his gimmicks. 
Indonesia mulls fuel price hike as subsidy budget triples

Indonesia mulls fuel price hike as subsidy budget triples

It has increased its subsidy budget to US$34b this year.
'Selfish' - Doctors Without Borders NGO holds first film event

'Selfish' - Doctors Without Borders NGO holds first film event

Documentary focuses on 40 humanitarian workers and their families.
DAP MP calls for Dewan Rakyat to reconvene to debate LCS scandal

DAP MP calls for Dewan Rakyat to reconvene to debate LCS scandal

It should follow Dewan Negara speaker’s lead who allowed a debate.
WHO vows nothing 'ridiculous' as public submits ideas to rename monkeypox

WHO vows nothing 'ridiculous' as public submits ideas to rename monkeypox

Current name is 'misleading' as monkeys are not the original host.
Covid-19 (Aug 16): 3,429 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 16): 3,429 new cases, 9 deaths

Number of patients in ICU continues to rise.
SAP encourages Malaysians to upskill, reskill to ‘survive and thrive’

SAP encourages Malaysians to upskill, reskill to ‘survive and thrive’

Given that the digital economy contributed 22.6% towards Malaysia's GDP in 2020 and set to climb to at least 25.5% by 2025, SAP Malaysia is encouraging employees, especially to continuously upskill and reskill so that they are empowered to ‘survive and thrive' in a post-pandemic employment environment. 
DAP founding member Chen Man Hin dies

DAP founding member Chen Man Hin dies

UPDATED 9:58AM | The 97-year-old was DAP chairperson from 1966 to 1999.
Wrongfully jailed: 'I was among 35 inmates whipped on same day'

Wrongfully jailed: 'I was among 35 inmates whipped on same day'

'We were stripped with just a cloth to cover our private parts.'
COMMENT | Why I am elated by the Federal Court decisions

COMMENT | Why I am elated by the Federal Court decisions

‘At long last Najib will face his fate based on the mountain of evidence presented.’
YOURSAY | LCS charges – the villain or the fall guy?

YOURSAY | LCS charges – the villain or the fall guy?

'Ahmad Ramli is a scapegoat because GE15 is coming soon.'
Health Commission needs to be established - experts

Health Commission needs to be established - experts

'We can move faster as there is no red tape.'
Telegram accounts hacked: Users tricked to give passwords - experts

Telegram accounts hacked: Users tricked to give passwords - experts

Accounts of the PM and foreign minister were hacked last week.
Kiplepay cautions users of potential indirect data breaches

Kiplepay cautions users of potential indirect data breaches

This is being done through a third-party payment gateway.
Temporary freeze on hiring foreign workers to be lifted from Aug 19

Temporary freeze on hiring foreign workers to be lifted from Aug 19

Also, earlier applications to hire some 400k foreign workers to proceed.
Najib retrial gambit fails

Najib retrial gambit fails

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